Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the field of business computer information systems, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills regarding computer information systems. Occupational objectives include: computer programmer, information systems analyst, technical support specialist, and microcomputer user.
Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic operations.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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BUS 100 Introduction to Business ................ 3
CIS 100 Intro. to Information Systems ........... 3
CIS 125 Computer Program Design ................. 3
ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
MTH 120 Intro. to Math. or MTH elect. ........... 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
BUS 150 Principles of Management ................ 3
CIS Programming elective ........................ 4
CIS 150 Intro./Microcomputer Software ........... 3
(1) ENG 115 Technical Writing or
ENG 116 Writing for Business ................ 3
(2) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 16 17
In order to qualify for this degree, students must complete one of the four specializations.
Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills regarding hardware, software, and application of microcomputers. Occupational objectives include: careers as information center microcomputer specialist, microcomputer training specialist, and microcomputer sales; and augmentation of non-computer careers which require the use and knowledge of microcomputers.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I .............. 3
CIS 157 Microcomp. Spreadsheet Sftwr. ........... 3
CIS 228 Microcomputers: Op. Sys. Arch.
and Hardware ................................ 3
(2) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
CIS 158 Microcomp. Database Mgt. Sftwr. ......... 3
CIS 225 Computer Info. System Dev. .............. 3
CIS 230 Intro. to Telecommunications ............ 3
CIS Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 4
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Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Computer Information Systems major/Microcomputer Usage specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 65.
(1) Transfer students may substitute ENG 112.
(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
In order to qualify for this specialization, students must complete the first year curriculum, common to all specializations.
Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills in computer programming. Occupational objectives include: computer programmer, microcomputer programmer, applications programmer, and programmer/analyst.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I .............. 3
(4) CIS Programming elective ........................ 4
CIS 228 Microcomputers: Op. Sys. Arch.
& Hardware or CIS 229 Mainframes:
Op. Sys. Arch. & Hardware ................... 3
(2) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
(5) CIS Programming elective ........................ 4
CIS 225 Computer Info. System Dev. .............. 3
CIS 245 Database Management ..................... 3
CIS Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 3
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Total Credits 17 16
Total minimum credits for the Computer Information Systems major/Programming specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 66.
(1) Transfer students may substitute ENG 112.
(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
(4) Programming elective must be chosen from advanced level programming courses: CIS 231, 237, 241, 275, and 276.
(5) Any additional programming courses may be chosen.
In order to qualify for this specialization, students must complete the first year curriculum, common to all specializations.
Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills regarding the analysis and design of information systems, and the selection of hardware and software. Occupational objectives include: information systems analyst, programmer/analyst, hardware analyst, and hardware systems selection analyst.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I .............. 3
CIS 225 Computer Info. System Dev. .............. 3
CIS 230 Intro. to Telecommunications ............ 3
(2) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
CIS 227 Computer Systems Selection
and Acquisition ............................. 3
CIS 245 Database Management ..................... 3
CIS 287 System Development Project .............. 3
CIS Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 4
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Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Computer Information Systems major/System Analyst specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 65.
(1) Transfer students may substitute ENG 112.
(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
In order to qualify for this specialization, students must complete the first year curriculum, common to all specializations.
Purpose: This specialization provides technical knowledge and skills regarding computer system components, functions, and capabilities. Occupational objectives include: information center specialist, database specialist, system programmer, and teleprocessing specialist.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I .............. 3
CIS 161 Comp. Prog: Assembler I or
CIS 265 Comp. Prog/Micro Assembler .......... 4
CIS 228 Microcomputers: Op. Sys. Arch.
& Hardware or CIS 229 Mainframes:
Op. Sys. Arch. & Hardware ................... 3
(2) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
CIS 225 Computer Info. System Dev. .............. 3
CIS 230 Intro. to Telecommunications ............ 3
CIS 245 Database Management ..................... 3
CIS Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 3
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Total Credits 17 15
Total minimum credits for the Computer Information Systems major/Technical Support specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 65.
(1) Transfer students may substitute ENG 112.
(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
In order to qualify for this specialization, students must complete the first year curriculum, common to all specializations.