2010-2011 Catalog
Computer Information Systems A.A.S.
The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year, 60 semester hour degree in business computer usage, management and operations. Emphasis is on learning to use the computer as a tool in a business environment. Job opportunities exist in traditional entry-level business positions as well as the more specialized areas of computer operator, systems analyst trainee, computer salesperson, user support, documentation specialist or data librarian.
Specific courses apply for students transferring to 4-year Colleges or pursuing industry certifications. Contact a CIS department faculty member for advising.
| General Education Courses | (18-19 credit hours) | |
| Students must complete the general education courses listed below | ||
| COM 115 | Public Speaking OR | |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I OR | |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 108 | Technical Math or higher | 3-4 credits |
| (Transfer students need MAT 121 or above) | ||
| Select 9 credit hours from the following general education courses: | ||
| BUS 115 | Intro to Business | 3 credits |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| HIS 201 | U.S. History I | 3 credits |
| PHI 111 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
| POS 105 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 credits |
| POS 111 | American Government | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 credits |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| Select a minimum of 41-42 credit hours from the following course offerings to fulfill 60 credit hours to complete the Computer Information Systems degree. A minimum of 19 credit hours must be from CIC, CNG or CSC prefixes. | ||
| Required: | ||
| MAN 200 | or higher | 3 credits |
| And 38-39 credit hours from the following: | ||
| ACC 121 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 credits |
| ACC 122 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 credits |
| CIS 115 | Intro to Computer Information Systems | 3 credits |
| CIS 118 | Intro to PC Applications | 3 credits |
| CIS 130 | Introduction to the Internet | 1 credit |
| CIS 135 | Word Processing Complete | 3 credits |
| CIS 140 | Microsoft Outlook | 1 credit |
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database | 3 credits |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts | 3 credits |
| CIS 161 | Presentation Graphics | 1 credit |
| CIS 167 | Desktop Publishing (Publisher) | 3 credits |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management | 3 credits |
| CIS 220 | Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux) | 3 credits |
| CIS 232 | UNIX Shell Programming (Linux) | 3 credits |
| CIS 240 | Database Design and Development | 3 credits |
| CIS 268 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits |
| CNG 124 | Networking I: Net+ | 3 credits |
| CNG 131 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| CNG 211 | Windows Configuration (OS)* | 3 credits |
| CSC 116 | Logic and Program Design | 3 credits |
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 credits |
| CSC 154 | Introduction to MS Visual Basic NET | 3 credits |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I (C++ or Java) | 4 credits |
| CSC 233 | Object Oriented Programming in C++ | 3 credits |
| CSC 253 | MS ASP.NET Web Application Development | 3 credits |
| MAR 216 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| MAT 125 | Survey of Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Total | 60 credit hours | |
| *CIS 128 Windows Complete is acceptable | ||