Computer Information Systems
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 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 |
3 credits |
| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| MAT 121 |
College Algebra, OR |
4 credits |
| MAT 123 |
Finite Mathematics |
4 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking, OR |
3 credits |
| COM 125 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 credits |
| HIS 201 |
U.S. History I, OR |
3 credits |
| PHI 111 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 credits |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology I, OR |
3 credits |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 credits |
| POS 105 |
Introduction to Political Science, OR |
3 credits |
| 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 Electives |
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 |
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OR |
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| 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 |
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OR |
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| 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 |
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OR |
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| 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 |
| Advisor Approved CIS Electives |
14 credits |
| Total A.A.S. degree with Business Applications Specialist Concentration |
60 Credit Hours |
Web Developer in Information Systems Concentration (38 credit hours) |
| CIS 130 |
Introduction to Internet |
1 credit |
| CIS 240 |
Database Design and Development |
3 credits |
| CSC 116 |
Logic and Program Design |
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OR |
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| 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 253 |
MS ASP.NET Web Application Development |
3 credits |
| CWB 110 |
Complete Web Authoring OR |
3 credits |
| MGD 141 |
Web Design I (Macromedia Flash) |
3 credits |
| CWB 130 |
Web Editing Tools (Editor) |
3 credits |
| CWB 164 |
XML I |
3 credits |
| MGD 111 |
Adobe Photoshop I |
3 credits |
| MGD 143 |
Motion Graphic Design I (Software) |
3 credits |
| OTHER Advisor Approved CIS Electives |
6 credits |
| Total A.A.S. degree with Web Developer in Information Systems Concentration | 60 Credit Hours |
Computer Information Systems
Certificates
Computer Information Specialist
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 |
3 credits |
| 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
Certificate
The CIS - Business Certificate has been constructed to provide the prospective student with skills in 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 |
| CIS 240 |
Database Design and Development |
3 credits |
| CIS 268 |
System Analysis and Design |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management OR |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| ECO 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics OR |
3 credits |
| ECO 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| Total |
19 Credit Hours |
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 Analyst
Certificate
The CIS Database Analyst 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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