Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary 
Majors and Minors

Interdepartmental
Computer Technology Major
B.A., B.S. degrees

This major offers an integrated program of coursework for students planning careers in the design and construction of computer systems. The student will have an advisor in both the Computer Science and Industrial and Engineering Technology Departments.

Required CPS Courses (23 hours):
CPS 180 (3) Principles of Computer Programming
CPS 181 (3) Introduction to Data Structures
CPS 210 (3) Assembly Language and Computer Organization
CPS 280 (2 ) FORTRAN (1) and any other language (1)
CPS 340 (3) Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
CPS 360 (3) Computer Design and Architecture
CPS 380 (3) Microcomputer Architecture
CPS 468 (3) System Programming and Software

Required IET Courses (24 hours):
IET 292 (3) DC Circuit Analysis
IET 293 (3) AC Circuit Analysis
IET 390 (3) Discrete Device Drive
IET 392 (3) Linear Electronics
IET 394 (3) Digital Electronics
IET 492 (3) Interfacing with Programmable Devices
IET 494 (3) Data Acquisition and Control
IET 594 (3) Research and Development Electronics
(As part of the major, the student shall also select from the following a 4-5 hour set of alternatives:
a) PHY 130 and PHY 170 (corequisite course); OR
b) PHY 145 and PHY 175 (corequisite course); OR
c) CHM 131; OR
d) CHM 161.

Total: 51-52 semester hours

The following mathematics courses or equivalent skills are prerequisites for some of the required courses on this major: MTH 132 (4) (OR MTH 136 (5) and MTH 175 (3). Students with incomplete high school preparation may find it necessary to complete additional mathematics courses.

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