BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information
Science. The Computer and Information Science major provides sound preparation for a career as a computer
professional or for graduate study. It combines a comprehensive theoretical foundation with the pragmatic aspect of
designing and implementing computer-based solutions to practical problems. The program also emphasizes the current
trends in software engineering through an object-oriented approach and Internet/networking applications using Java,
Perl, C++, and other Web related software systems, tools, and technologies.

The major is available to both day and evening students. Evening students who qualify as intensive students may take
intensive courses to satisfy their Core Curriculum requirements. Small classes facilitate easy interaction with faculty.

Based on the student’s career needs the Computer and Information Science major offers the following two emphases:

Software Engineering (SE)

The Software Engineering emphasis combines a comprehensive theoretical foundation with the pragmatic aspect of
designing and implementing computer-based solutions to practical problems. Students will be exposed to more
traditional Computer Science breadth and depth in conjunction with using a variety of tools and technologies in
software engineering.

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Management Information Systems focuses on developing quantitative, computing, managerial, and business skills.
This emphasis is suitable for students interested in a computer-related career in a business environment and leads to
a wide range of employment opportunities related to computer information and technology management.

DISTINCTIONS OF NDNU’S COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE PROGRAM

• Prepares students to develop and manage software projects for business careers.
• Emphasis is on practical hands-on experience in project management, software systems, and Web-based
applications.
• Courses are offered in the evening, and/or on weekends.
• Computer Science Advisory Council provides connections with Bay Area companies.
• Support with internships available to our students.
• All students participate in comprehensive research projects with mentoring by faculty.
• Small classes facilitate close student-faculty interaction.
• Ideal geographic location halfway between San Jose and San Francisco.
 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE

COURSES

Required Courses
CIS1130 – Foundations of Computer Science (4)
CIS1130L – Programming Lab (1)
CIS1140 – Data Structure and Abstraction (4)
CIS2233 – Database Management Systems (3)
CIS2235 – Computer Operating Systems and Unix Utilities (4)
CIS2243 – Computer Network and Network Programming (4)
CIS2245 – Software Engineering (3)
CIS2277 – Web Programming I: Client Side (3)
CIS2278 – Web Programming II: Server Side (3)
CIS2885 - Senior Project (3)
MTH2419 – Discrete Mathematics (4)
MTH2522 – Probability and Statistics (4)
MTH2502L – Excel for Statistics (1) or MTH2503L – SPSS for Statistics (1)
BUS2991 – Service Learning Internship (3)

Emphases Courses

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING(SE) MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

CIS2210 - Analysis of Algorithms (3)
CIS2220 - Programming Languages (3)
MTH1320 – Calculus I (4)
MTH1321 – Calculus II (4)
Choose two courses from the following:
CIS 2255 - Computer Graphics (3)
CIS2261 - Object Oriented Design and
Programming (3)
CIS2886 - Special Topics in Computer Science(3)
SYSTEMS(MIS)
BUS1000 – American Business: Foundations and
Practices (3)
BUS2000 - Management Principles and
Organizational Behavior (3)
BUS2008 - Legal Environment of Business (3)
MTH1214 – College Algebra (3)
MTH1322 – Applied Calculus (4)
Choose two courses from the following:
BUS2300 - Marketing Principles (3)
BUS2032 - Management Planning and Decision-
Making (3)
BUS2372 - Business to Business Adverting in a
Technology Environment (3)
BUS2600 - Operations and Information
Technology Systems (3)
BUS2608 - Telecommunications Management (3)
CIS2886 - Special Topics in Computer Science (3)

For more information, contact:

Dr. Eugen Radian Dr. John Youssefi Admission Office
Chair, Mathematics & Computer Professor and Program 1500 Ralston Avenue
Science Department Director, Computer Science Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 508-3539 (650) 508-3450 (650) 508-3600
radian@ndnu.edu jyoussefi@ndnu.edu eve.admit@ndnu.edu