Northwest Missouri State University

2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

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Interactive Digital Media Comprehensive Major: 61 hours, B.S.—No Minor Required

CIP: 110801

Computer Science Programming Concentration

This is an interdisciplinary major in conjunction with the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems, and the Department of Communication and Mass Media. Three concentrations are available for this major: Computer Science Programming (Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems), New Media (Communication and Mass Media), and Visual Imaging (Fine and Performing Arts).

Directed Institutional Requirement

CSIS 44130Computers and Information Technology

3

Required Core Courses

ART 13191Introduction to Design

3
ART 13207Digital Photography

3
ART 13292Computer Graphics I

3
ART 13294Typography I

3
MMED 20120Introduction to Mass Media

3
MMED 20243Media Design

3
MMED 20303Introduction to Web Publishing

3
MMED 20314Communication Law and Ethics

3
CSIS 44144Web Development I

3
CSIS 44334Web Development II

3
CSIS 44335Script Programming

3
MKTG 55330Principles of Marketing

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Required Courses for Concentration in Computer Science Programming:

CSIS 44141Computer Programming I

3
CSIS 44241Computer Programming II

3
CSIS 44242Data Structures

3
CSIS 44345Computer Organization

3
CSIS 44356Network Fundamentals

3
CSIS 44415Interactive Digital Media Seminar

1
CSIS 44460Database Systems

3
CSIS 44563Developing Web Applications and Services

3

Choose one from the following electives:

CSIS 44325Programming Languages

3
CSIS 44349Survey of Algorithms

3
CSIS 44525Theory & Implementation of Programming Languages

3
CSIS 44540Visual Application Development

3
CSIS 44443Mobile Computing-iOS

3
CSIS 44444Mobile Computing-Android

3
CSIS 44550Operating Systems

3
CSIS 44560Advanced Topics in Database Systems

3
CSIS 44561Software Engineering I

3
CSIS 44590Current Topics in Computer Science

1 to 3
Total Credit Hours:25

NOTE: All required and elective computer science courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

Concentration in New Media

see the Department of Communication and Mass Media

Concentration in Visual Imaging

see the Department of Fine and Performing Arts