Computer Information Systems

Curriculum CIS.CIS.AAS (C207A)

The Computer Information Systems concentrations are designed to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain a position in the specialties of E-commerce, database design, game development and programming, and Linux system management. Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer hardware and software.
  • Demonstrate basic level of competency in programming and logic skills.
  • Utilize web technologies.
  • Use productivity software effectively (word processing, spreadsheets and database software).
  • Identify an area of interest through the selection of elective courses.
  • Apply the skills that are the focus of this program to business scenarios.
  • Work effectively in teams.
  • Present conclusions effectively, orally and in writing.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

ACC 101◊

Financial Accounting

3

 

CIS 101◊

Introduction to Computer Science

3

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CIS 121◊

Introduction to Programming

3

 

CIS 174◊

LAN Administration: Windows Client or

 

 

CIS 177◊

Introduction to Linux

3

#

RHT 101◊

Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Two

#

ACC 105◊

Managerial Accounting

3

#

CIS 150◊

Computer Systems Applications

3

#

CIS 310◊

Data Communications and Networking Fundamentals

 

3

 

 

Selections from concentration

9

 

 

 

18

Semester Three

#

CIS 125◊

Discrete Mathematics for Computing1

4

#

CIS 276◊

Operating Systems Introduction or

 

#

CIS 277◊

Windows Command Processing

3

 

SPE 101◊

Principles of Effective Speaking

3

 

 

Selections from concentration

6

 

 

 

16

Semester Four

 

HTH 104◊

Science of Personal Health or

 

 

HTH 281◊

First Aid & CPR

2

 

HIS 151◊

History of the U.S. to 1877 or

 

 

PSC 150◊

American National Politics or

 

 

SSC 190◊

Contemporary Society

3

 

 

General education/Humanities

1

 

 

Selections from concentration

9

 

 

 

15

 

 

Total credits required for graduation

64

Choose from one of the following concentrations:

Database Design Concentration (CIS.DDE.AAS)

Take:

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CIS 257◊

Access Programming

3

#

CIS 262◊

Oracle DBMS Development

3

#

CIS 267◊

Advanced Access Programming

3

#

CIS 275◊

Project Management for Small-Business Systems

3

#

CIS 278◊

Database Management Systems

3

#

CIS 280◊

Business Systems Analysis and Design

3

 

CIS 299

Special Topics in Computer Information Systems

 

3

 

 

Choose three hours from any concentration

 

3

 

 

 

24

E-Commerce Concentration

 

CIS 189◊

Internet Foundations

3

#

CIS 190◊

Web Site Development

3

#

CIS 192◊

Server-side Programming

3

#

CIS 196◊

E-Commerce

3

#

CIS 220◊

Introduction to Network Security

3

#

CIS 280◊

Business-Systems Analysis

3

 

VIC 100◊

Graphic Design

3

 

VIC 172◊

Web Page Design

3

 

 

 

24

Game and Program Development Concentration
(CIS.GPR.AAS)

#

CIS 250◊

Visual BASIC Programming

3

#

CIS 253◊

Advanced Visual Basic Programming

3

#

CIS 255◊

C++ Programming

3

#

CIS 263◊

Java Programming

3

#

CIS 264◊

C# Programming

3

#

CIS 295◊

Data Structures with C++

3

 

CIS 299

Special Topics in Computer Information Systems

 

3

 

 

Choose three hours from any concentration

 

3

 

 

 

24

Linux Professional Concentration
(CIS.LNX.AAS)

 

CIS 177◊

Introduction to Linux

3

#

CIS 179◊

Linux System Administration

3

 

 

Choose eighteen hours from any concentration

 

18

 

 

 

24

See CIS course descriptions.

See Humanities General Education requirements.

1CIS 125◊ meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.

Coordinator: Mike McGuire, Ext. 3716