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Computer Information Systems
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science
The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year, 60 semester hour vocational degree program in business computer usage, management and operations. Emphasis is on learning to use the computer as a tool in a business environment. The CIS graduate will have a solid foundation in both business and information system skills. 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.

General Education Courses (22 credit hours)
ENG 121	English Composition I OR
ENG 131	Technical Writing	3 credits
MAN 230	Corporate Responsibility	3 credits
MAT 121	College Algebra OR
MAT 123	Finite Mathematics	4 credits
COM 115	Public Speaking OR
COM 125	Interpersonal Communications	3 credits
HIS 201	U.S. History I OR
PHI 111	Introduction to Philosophy	3 credits
PSY 101	General Psychology I OR
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
POS 105	Introduction to Political Science OR
POS 111	American Government	3 credits
Students must choose one of the following areas of concentration in addition to completing the General Education courses listed above.
Business Concentration (38 credit hours)
ACC 121	Principles of Accounting I	4 credits
ACC 122	Principles of Accounting II	4 credits
CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3 credits
CIS 240	Database Design and Development	3 credits
CIS 268	Systems Analysis and Design I	3 credits
MAN 226	Principles of Management	3 credits
MAR 216	Principles of Marketing	3 credits
MAT 125	Survey of Calculus I	4 credits
ECO 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3 credits
ECO 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3 credits
OTHER Advisor Approved CIS Elective		5 credits
Total A.A.S. degree with Business Concentration		60 credit hours
Computer Information Systems Concentration (38 credit hours)
ACC 121	Principles of Accounting I	4 credits
CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3 credits
CIS 202	Automated Project Management	3 credits
CIS 240	Database Design and Development	3 credits
CIS 268	Systems Analysis and Design I	3 credits
CNG 124	Networking I: Net+	3 credits
CNG 131	Networking Security Fundamentals	3 credits
CNG 211	Windows XP Configuration	3 credits
CSC 116	Logic and Program Design OR
CSC 119	Introduction to Programming	3 credits
CSC 154	Introduction to MS Visual Basic .NET	3 credits
OTHER Advisor Approved CIS Electives		7 credits
Total A.A.S. degree with Computer Information Systems Concentration		60 credit hours
Database Analyst Concentration (38 credit hours)
CSC 116	Logic and Program Design OR
CSC 119	Introduction to Programming	3 credits
CSC 154	Introduction to MS Visual Basic .NET	3 credits
CSC 160	Computer Science I (JAVA)	4 credits
CSC 233	Object-Oriented Programming in C++	3 credits
CSC 253	MS ASP.NET Web Application Development	3 credits
CIS 220	Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux)	3 credits
CIS 232	UNIX Shell Programming	3 credits
CIS 240	Database Design and Development	3 credits
CIS 246	Oracle Database Administration I	4 credits
CIS 253	Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database	3 credits
CIS 268	Systems Analysis and Design	3 credits
OTHER Advisor Approved CIS Electives		3 credits
Total A.A.S. degree with Database Analyst Concentration		60 credit hours
Business Applications Specialist Concentration (38 credit hours)
BUS 115	Introduction to Business	3 credits
CIS 128	Windows Complete OR
CNG 211	Windows XP Configuration	3 credits
CIS 130	Introduction to Internet	1 credit
CIS 135	Complete PC Word Processing	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 I	1 credit
CIS 167	Desktop Publishing (Publisher)	3 credits
CIS 202	Automated Project Management (MS Project)	3 credits
OTHER Advisor Approved CIS Electives		14 credits
Total A.A.S. degree with Business Applications Specialist Concentration		60 credit hours

Computer Information Systems
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Certificates

Computer Information Systems: Applications Specialist
Certificate
The CIS – Applications Specialist Certificate is designed to provide students with up-to-date information and education in the latest software packages utilized in current business environments. Both operating systems, the Internet and office software are covered.

CIS 128	Windows Complete OR
CNG 211	Windows XP Configuration	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
Total		18 credit hours

Computer Information Systems: Business Applications Specialist
Certificate
The CIS – Business Certificate has been constructed to provide the prospective student with skills in a broad variety of topics. With knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, office software, databases and economics the Business Certificate recipient is prepared for a wide variety of entry-level positions within many different industries.

ACC 121	Principles of Accounting I	4 credits
CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3 credits
MAN 226	Principles of Management	3 credits
MAR 216	Principles of Marketing	3 credits
ECO 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3 credits
ECO 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3 credits
Total		19 credit hours

Computer Information Systems: Computer Information Systems
Certificate
The CIS – Computer Information Systems Certificate is designed to cover a broad spectrum of topics including operating systems, office software packages, databases, networking and network security. This certificate prepares students for entry-level office careers.

CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3 credits
CIS 202	Automated Project Management	3 credits
CIS 240	Database Design and Development	3 credits
CNG 124	Networking I: Net+	3 credits
CNG 131	Network Security Fundamentals	3 credits
CNG 211	Windows XP Configuration	3 credits
Total		18 credit hours

Computer Information Systems: Database Analysis
Certificate
The CIS Database Analysis Certificate focuses on the design, development, administration and maintenance of database systems. This certificate prepares students for entry-level office careers dealing with databases.

CIS 145	Complete PC Database (Access 2003)	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 246	Oracle Database Administration I	3 credits
CIS 268	Systems Analysis and Design	3 credits
Total		18 credit hours

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