Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
in the Computer Information Science program . A student may achieve less than a “ C ” grade in only two major courses and their prerequisites , and they may repeat these courses only once . If a student , regardless of cumulative grade point average , achieves less than a “ C ” grade on the third major course , or fails to bring all grades up to a “ C ” with one repeat , the student may be dismissed from the program .
Attendance Policies ( including Lab / Clinical Attendance Policies ): Class attendance and participation is an integral part of the collaborative learning environment . Students with frequent unexcused absences typically do not do very well and oftentimes must repeat the course .
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : Students must earn a grade of “ C ” or better in CIS 104 , 110 , 114 , 116 , 203 , 204 , 215 , 230 , 301 , 304 , 318 , 321 , 330 , 410 , * CIS 420 CIS 4000 (* not required for cybersecurity and computer forensics option ). Additionally , the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensic and Web Design and Multimedia options requires MTH 231 , 234 , and 261 . Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning also requires MTH 235 and MTH 245 . In addition to the core requirements , CIS majors select one of three professional options : Cybersecurity / Computer Forensics , Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning , or Web Design / Multimedia . Students with ≤ 2.0 GPA may be dismissed from the program .
Course Withdrawal Policies : Students who desire to withdraw from one or more courses may do so within the course withdrawal period . Any student who seeks to withdraw from courses within the course withdraw period must submit a Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar ’ s Office . The Course Withdrawal form can be found in the Campbell Solution Center or on the Registrar ’ s Office website . The deadline for course withdrawal is published each semester / session in the Academic Calendar and may be obtained through the Registrar ’ s Office , on the Registrar ’ s website or in the Office of Academic Affairs . Students who request a course withdrawal after the end of the withdrawal period must submit the Course Withdrawal form in addition to the appropriate documentation that supports their request to the School Dean for approval . Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw .
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Professional Disposition and Conduct : Students are responsible for exhibiting conduct that is appropriate to their professional training and education . The CIS Program will not tolerate any act that violates the policies put in place by the university . Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to maintaining a positive learning , working , and living environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment . It is the student ’ s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the University ’ s Policies .
Technology Requirements : Access to a Machine ( physical or virtual ) running Windows Operating System . All software , labs , hands-on projects , and assignments require the latest version of Windows .
NOTE : For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets . For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook .
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