Program: - Information Systems - Doane College

Apr 03, 2025

ARCHIVED 2014-15 SA&S Crete Campus Catalog

Requirements for the Information Systems Major

The information systems major is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers related to the analysis, design, development, implementation, and support of computer information systems and technology in organizations.

Complete the following 36 credits:

IST 140 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology (3)
IST 145 - Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving (3)
IST 146 - Programming and Problem-Solving II (3)
IST 217 - Information Systems Theory and Practice (3)
IST 252 - Principles of Digital Logic & Computer Organization (3)
IST 322 - Computer Networking I (3)
IST 355 - Web Application Design and Development (3)
IST 356 - Software Engineering (3)
IST 421 - Information Science and Technology Internship (0-12) three credits
IST 495 - Information Science and Technology Seminar (1) two semesters

Information Science and Technology Credits

Six additional information science and technology credits at or above IST 246 , excluding

IST 401 - Information Science and Technology Honors Research (1)
IST 421 - Information Science and Technology Internship (0-12)
IST 495 - Information Science and Technology Seminar (1)

One credit of

ATV 137 - Doane Information Solutions Cadre (DISC) (0-1)

Note:

RES 495 and RES 496 for 1 credit each may be substituted for the two semesters of IST 495 .

Complete a minor or second major.

This will be selected based on the student’s interests and in consultation with a member of the IST faculty. Due to the ubiquitous nature of computing, any field will be considered. Suggested fields include Business , > Art , > Theatre , or > Music .