2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Systems Advanced Standing Requirements

Mathematics

In order to achieve advanced standing in the Mathematics, a student must have a grade of “C” or better in each of the courses MATH 17120 Calculus I, MATH 17121 Calculus II and MATH 17215 Discrete Mathematics. As long as proper prerequisites are satisfied, all mathematics courses are open to enrollment, regardless of whether or not advanced standing has been granted. In exceptional cases, a student who has not met the criteria may appeal to a departmental committee. The committee will hear the appeal and decide whether advanced standing should be granted.

Computer Science

1. Attain at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA and a 2.00 GPA in all major courses

2. Attain a score at level 1 or higher on all areas of the Academic Profile

3. Attain at least a grade of “C” or better in each of the courses listed below:

MATH 17215Discrete Mathematics

4

CSIS 44130Computers And Information Tech

3

CSIS 44141Computer Programming I

3

CSIS 44241Computer Programming II

3

CSIS 44242Data Structures

3

Management Information Systems

1. Attain at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA and a 2.00 GPA in all major courses

2. Attain a score at level 1 or higher on all areas of the Academic Profile

Business Education or Business Technology

1. Attain at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA and a 2.00 GPA in all major courses

2. Attain a score at level 1 or higher on all areas of the Academic Profile

Total Credit Hours: 16

Business Education majors and minors must also meet the requirements for Admittance to Teacher Education.

Students who have met this Advanced Standing requirement are official members of the department and can pursue any major course, assuming the prerequisites have been met.

NOTE: Students who have not successfully achieved Advanced Standing prior to becoming an academic senior (90 or more academic credit hours) will be prohibited from enrolling in any major course until they have achieved Advanced Standing. In exceptional cases, a student not meeting the “90-hour rule” may appeal to the department’s Advanced Standing Committee.