PHYSICS & ASTROPHYSICS

Prerequisite Coursework

Technology Requirement
All students in the Information Technology major are required to provide their own laptop computer and appropriate software. Specific information may be found online: .

Prerequisite Coursework: (24 hours)
Information Technology majors must complete the following with a grade of C minus or higher. Some prerequisite coursework may also be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

PSY XXXX (3) Any Psychology course (PSY X012 preferred)
STA X023 (3) or STA X122 (3) Statistics
ECO X013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
MAC XXXX (3) Precalculus or Discrete Math
PHI XXXX (3) any general ethics course (FSU students take IDS2144, PHI 2630 or PHI2010 or equivalent)
CGS XXXX (3) any database course (FSU students take LIS 2780 or equivalent)
COP XXXX (3) any programming course (FSU students take LIS 2360 or equivalent)
COP XXXX (3) any object-oriented programming course (FSU students take COP 2258 or equivalent)

Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of .

Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major
Students must complete the prerequisite coursework to be considered for the major. Students must also complete at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.00, at least half the required General Education requirements, including freshman English composition and both mathematics courses, or an A.A. Degree.

Requirements

Major Program of Studies at FSU: (42 hours)

Majors must complete all of the following (12 hours)
LIS 3021 (3) Technical Communication for the Information Professions
LIS 3353 (3) Information Technologies
LIS 4910 (3) Information Technology Project
LIS 4708 (3) Perspectives on Information Technology

Required elective coursework within the major (30 hours)
Elective coursework within the major is to be chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Minor Coursework:
A minor is not required for this degree but is strongly recommended. A minor consists of 12 hours in an approved minor area, 15 hours in an approved interdisciplinary minor, or requirements as stated by the minor area.

Computer Skills Competency: (0-3 hours)
CGS 2060 (3), CGS 2100 (3), CGS 2821(3) or COP 2258 (3) will meet this requirement for the major.

Oral Communication Competency: (0-3 hours)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through with an approved college-level course.

Minimum Programs Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 120
General Education 36*
Prerequisite Coursework 24*
Major Coursework 42
Minor Coursework 0
Computer Skills 0-3
Oral Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total credits to 120

*Note: Some prerequisite coursework may also be applied to General Education requirements.