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Dean: Mirsad Hadzikadic; Associate Dean: Richard A. Lejk; Executive in Residence: Olin Broadway BACKGROUND AND MISSION The University of North Carolina at Charlotte's College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) is part of a dynamic and exciting, educational and research institution that combines the knowledge and expertise of multidisciplinary faculty, industry professionals, and students. The CCI was formed in 2000, with the mission of educating information specialists, conducting leading-edge research, and partnering with area businesses of great importance to the Charlotte community and the University. With educational programs rooted in a strong foundation of research, the CCI combines the talents of on- and off-campus partners in achieving its mission. Academic programs include Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degree programs in computer science, software and information systems, and information technology. Committed to the concept of life-long learning, the College also offers undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. A key component of all CCI academic programs is the team interaction between students, faculty, and community partners. Through their involvement in real-world projects, students apply what they learn, thus, giving them practical experience as they help businesses solve information technology challenges. The three primary missions of the CCI are:
Computer
Science Program.
The Computer Science Department offers a wide variety of
programs to match the diverse requirements of employers. The
computer science major may pursue either a Bachelor of Science
or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Bachelor of Science program offers the student two very different concentrations: computer science or computer engineering. The computer science option is centered on software development. Theoretically based, this program prepares students to continue their education in master's or doctoral programs, or to enter the business world as a computer scientist. The computer engineering option prepares the graduate to enter the computer industry either as a computer hardware design engineer or as a computer scientist with a heavy dose of mathematics, the physical sciences, and electrical engineering. The Bachelor of Arts option is in computer science. As in the Bachelor of Science program, the computer science concentration prepares the student to enter the business world as a computer scientist. The emphasis in this program is less theoretical and mathematical, and more on the applied side. The curriculum provides flexibility for the student to tailor a program to meet her or his needs and objectives. For the computer science option in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degrees, the student must select a minimum of 15 hours outside of computer science in which to study. This "minor-like" program allows the student to select from the full spectrum of University programs and majors, including the University Honors Program. Software and Information Systems Program. The Department of Software and Information Systems is primarily focused on the study of technologies and methodologies for information system architecture, design, implementation, integration, and management. An illustrative list of questions/issues of interests includes:
The Department of Software and Information Systems offers a Bachelor of Arts program that focuses on the applications of information technology. Software is the driving force of the emerging information economy. The Department of Software and Information Systems focuses on issues related to developing software, information systems, and their interactions with people. This degree program is committed to best prepare students to match the diverse requirements of employees. SPECIAL COLLEGE PROGRAMS Cooperative Education Program. Students in the College of Computing and Informatics may obtain practical work experience while pursuing their degree by participating in cooperative education, whereby a student alternates semesters of academic study with semesters of work experience in industry. The work experience is under the direction of the student's department and is closely related to his or her field of study. To be eligible for the Co-op program, students in the College of Computing and Informatics must have completed at least 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte, including a number of specified courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.50. A transfer student is expected to have completed 12 hours at UNC Charlotte, with those same specified courses. For an undergraduate to be officially designated as a Co-op student, he or she must participate in at least two semesters of work experience. Consequently, participation in Co-op Education may mean that the student will take five years to complete the programs at UNC Charlotte. Students interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities of participating in this program should contact the University Career Center. Internships. A number of opportunities for internships exist for students in the College. These internships may be with or without pay and with or without academic credit. Students interested in learning more about these opportunities should consult with their advisor and with the College of Computing and Informatics program coordinator in the University Career Center. Internships, or 49erships, involve paid or unpaid work in a career-related position for professional experience. A minimum of 80 work hours for one semester is required to complete the program. Fall and Spring 49erships are part-time. Summer 49erships may be full- or part-time. Full-time students who are in good University standing, have completed their freshman year, and have a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA are eligible. It does not offer academic credit, but it is noted on the student’s transcript; students pay a participation fee. Approval for enrollment must be arranged before the student begins his work experience. Students may begin this program during their sophomore year; transfer students must complete one semester at UNC Charlotte before making application for the program. For more information, contact the University Career Center.
Chairperson: Hodges; Associate Chairperson: Allen; Director of Graduate Studies: Chen; Director of Freshman Programs: Frazier; Bank of America Endowed Chair: Ribarsky; Professors: Mays, Michalewicz, Ras, Wilkinson, Xiao; Professors Emeriti: Epstein, Revesz, Schell; Associate Professors: Dahlberg, Lejk, Mostafavi, Subramanian; Associate Professor Emeritus: Razavi; Assistant Professors: Barnes, Fan, Najarian, Shin, Wang, Wu, Yang; Senior Lecturer: Cassidy; Lecturers: Goodrum, Ilson, Lehman, Scott; Visiting Assistant Professor: Wartell; Adjunct Professor: Wieczorkowski Computer Science is the term applied to areas of study centering on the organizational and structural properties of systems, arrays of symbols, and mechanical languages which find their application in the processing and communication of information. The computer scientist's concerns are:
The Department of Computer Science offers programs
leading to four degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Master of Science, and Ph.D. in Information Technology. (See
the Graduate Catalog for information on the M.S. and
Ph.D. deg Cooperative Education in Computer Science. By participating in the Cooperative Education program, students in computer science may pursue their education along with alternating work experiences so that they may be better prepared to enter their chosen professional career. Interested students should contact the University Career Center for more information. BACHELOR OF ARTS: COMPUTER SCIENCE The Computer Science Concentration consists of 45 hours in computer science, and 15 hours in mathematics. Courses included are: ITCS 1214, 1215, 2163, 2214, 2215, 3102, 3155, 3160, 3166, 3650, 3651, 3688, and nine semester hours of approved ITCS or ITIS courses numbered 3000 or above; ENGL 2116 and COMM 2105, MATH 1120, 1165, 2164, STAT 1220, 1223; or MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, STAT 2122. A component of related work must be included, consisting of 15 semester hours, consisting either of a prescribed set of courses from the College of Business and one 3000-level course from a restricted set of choices, 6 hours at the 3000-level or above, plus an additional 9 hours of approved non-computer-related courses, forming an integrated program of secondary strength, or nine semester hours of approved mathematics courses at the 3000 level or above. If the latter option is selected, six hours of additional electives must be selected. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE The Computer Science Concentration consists of 51 hours of computer science and 15 hours in mathematics. Courses included are: ITCS 1214, 1215, 2181, 2214, 2215, 3102, 3143, 3155, 3160, 3166, 3182, 3650, 3651, 3688, and nine semester hours of approved ITCS or ITIS courses numbered 3000 or above; MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, STAT 2122. A component of related work must be included, consisting of 15 semester hours, consisting either of a prescribed set of courses from the College of Business and one 3000-level course from a restricted set of choices, 6 hours at the 3000-level or above, plus an additional 9 hours of approved non-computer-related courses, forming an integrated program of secondary strength, or nine semester hours of approved mathematics courses at the 3000 level or above. If the latter option is selected, six hours of additional electives must be selected. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION The Computer Engineering Concentration consists of 39 hours of computer science, 18 hours of mathematics, 12 hours of Technical electives, and ENGL 2116. These include: ITCS 1214, 1215, 2181, 2214, 2215, 3102, 3143, 3155, 3182, 3183, 3681, 3682, 3688. MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, 2171, STAT 2122. Technical electives: Twelve hours of ITCS/ITIS and ECGR courses that must be approved by the Department. Students must also complete PHYS 2101, 2101L, 2102, 2102L, and 3141, and CHEM 1251 and 1251L. A component of related work must include 11 hours of electrical and computer engineering courses: ECGR 2111, 2112, 2155, 2156, and 3131. ECON 2101 must also be taken. Information Science Minor Requirements for the minor in Information Science include completion of 21 hours of computer science: ITCS 1214, 1215, 2175, 2214, 3112, 3143, 3155 and 3160. Computer Science Minor Requirements for the minor in computer Science include completion of 21 hours of computer science: ITCS 1214, 1215, 2175, 2214, 3112, 3143, 3155, 3160, and 3688. Certificate Program in Computer Programming The Department of Computer Science offers a certificate in Computer Programming. A certificate will be awarded by the Department of Computer Science to post-baccalaureate students (students having earned a bachelor's degree in any field, with one semester of calculus), who have completed the course requirements listed below:
ITCS 1214 Introduction to Computing I Certificate Program in Computer Architecture The Department of Computer Science offers a certificate in Computer Programming. A certificate will be awarded by the Department of Computer Science to post-baccalaureate students (students having earned a bachelor's degree in any field, with one semester or calculus), who have completed the course requirements listed below:
ITCS 1214 Introduction to Computing I CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.A. DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year Total Hours 120 *A mathematics option consisting of MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, and 2164, and STAT 2122 may be selected as an alternate to the math courses listed. CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.S. DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Freshman
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Sophomore
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Junior Year
Senior
Year Total Hours 120 * A mathematics option consisting of MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, and 2164, and STAT 2122 may be selected as an alternate to the math courses listed.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE:
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year Senior Year Fall Spring ITCS 3183 3 ITCS 3143 3 ITCS 3681 3 ITCS 3682 3 Tech Electives 6 Tech Electives 6
Free Electives 1
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Total Hours 120 EARLY-ENTRY PROGRAM: the Master of Science in Computer Science 1. A student may submit an application after completion of at least 75 undergraduate hours. A student may not be admitted into the program until completion of at least 90 undergraduate hours. 2. An overall GPA of 3.5 or better is required for early-entry into the graduate program. 3. Student must submit satisfactory scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE tests. Note: Up to 12 hours may be counted toward both BS/BA and MS degrees in Computer Science.
Chairperson: Bei-Tseng (Bill) Chu; Graduate Coordinator: Tolone; Director of Undergraduate Studies: Long; Professors: Chu, Zheng; Associate Professor: Tolone; Assistant Professors: Ahn, Kang, Lee, Liu, Raja, Wang, Wilson; Lecturer: Long; Adjunct Professors: Foley, Inskeep, Kitrick, Williams; Adjunct Lecturers: Callahan, He, Jancula
The
Bachelor of Arts in Software and Information Systems is designed
for students interested in pursuing a career in Information
Technology with a focus on developing large-scale information
systems. This degree will also well prepare students to pursue
graduate studies in Information Technology and related
application areas. The focus of this program includes:
The Department of Software and Information Systems offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate program leads to either (1) a Bachelor of Arts in Software and Information Systems or (2) a minor in Software and Information Systems. The graduate program leads to a Master of Science in Information Technology (see the Graduate Catalog for information on the M.S. degree). In addition, graduate certificate programs in either (1) Information Security and Privacy or (2) Information Technology Management are available. To assist them in their studies, students have access to advanced computer labs and software where they can practice and experiment in controlled environments. Furthermore, the Department maintains a high degree of interaction with working industry professionals who provide real-world expertise and experience. Cooperative Education in Software and Information Systems. By participating in the Cooperative Education program, students in the department may pursue their education along with alternating work experiences so that they may be better prepared to enter their chosen professional career. Interested students should contact the University Career Center for more information. BACHELOR OF ARTS: SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS This program requires 120 hours. In addition to the general education requirements for the University, the BA degree requires 45 hours of major courses: ITCS 1214, 1215, 2214, 2215, 3143, 3160, 3166, and 3688; ITIS 2300, 3200, 3300, 3310, 3320, 3650, and 3651; plus six hours of approved ITCS or ITIS courses numbered 3000 or above; plus ENGL 2116 and COMM 2105. 15 hours in mathematics in one of the following mathematics options are also required: · MATH 1120, 1165, 2164 and STAT 1220, 1223 · MATH 1165, 1241, 1242, 2164, and STAT 2122
Finally, 15 semester hours of courses that form a coherent area of study related to developing applications of information systems are required. Selected in consultation with the students’ advisors, these courses permit each student to tailor the degree to more closely match their individual interests.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.A. DEGREE, SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SUGGESTED)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year Total Hours 120 *A mathematics option consisting of MATH 1165, 1241, 1242, 2164, and STAT 2122 may be selected as an alternate to the math courses listed. SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS MINOR
This program is
Program requirements: The minor requires 18 credit hours. The following courses (9 credit hours) are required: § ITIC 1214 – Introduction to Computer Science I § ITIS 2300 – Introduction to Web-Based Application Development § ITIS 3132 – Information Systems Students should select three of the following courses (9 credit hours): § ITCS 1215 – Introduction to Computer Science II § ITIS 3130 – Human-Computer Interactions § ITIS 3131 – Human and Computer Information Processing § ITIS 3200 – Introduction to Information Security and Privacy § ITCS 3160 – Data Base Design and Implementation** § ITCS 3688 – Computers and their Impact on Society*** **If this course is to be selected, the student must also select ITCS 1215. **This course meets the General Education Requirements for written and oral communications.
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designed to provide students with the
Information Technology knowledge necessary for today’s information-based society. Students will not only gain hands-on
knowledge of how to use the Internet to develop effective and
easy-to-use applications but also will understand critical
issues in designing information systems such as requirements
development, integration, security and privacy, legal and policy
considerations, and project management.