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.
Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and computer keyboarding skills.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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BUS 100 Introduction to Business ................ 3
ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
IST 100 Intro. to Information Systems ........... 3
IST 153 Computer Program Design ................. 4
MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I or
BUS 200 Principles of Management ........... 3
ENG 115 Technical Writing or
ENG 112 College Composition I or
ENG 116 Writing for Business ............... 3
IST 117 Intro. to Microcomputer Software ........ 3
IST 212 Intro. to Telecommunications ............ 3
IST Programming elective ........................ 4
(1) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
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Total Credits 17 17
In order to qualify for this degree, students must complete one of the four specializations.
Purpose: This specialization provides technical knowledge and skills regarding network system components, functions, and capabilities for persons seeking employment as network specialists.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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IST 200 Local Area Networks ..................... 3
IST 220 Micro: Op Sys, Archit, & Hardware ....... 3
IST 251 Computer Info. System Development ....... 3
(1) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
(3) Social Science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
(2) IST Networking Elective ......................... 6
IST Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 3
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 16 15
Total minimum credits for the Information Systems Technology major/Networking Specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 65
(1) 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.
(2) Networking electives must be selected from IST 203, IST 205, IST 206, or IST 208.
(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills in application design and development for persons seeking employment as programmers or programmer/analysts.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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IST 220 Micro: Op Sys, Archit, & Hardware ....... 3
IST 251 Computer Info. System Development ....... 3
IST Programming elective ........................ 4
(1) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
IST 232 Database Management ..................... 3
(3) IST Adv. Programming elective ................... 4
IST Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 3
(4) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 17 16
Total minimum credits for the Information Systems Technology major/Application Development (A.A.S. degree) = 67.
(1) 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. Development Specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 67
(3) Adv. Programming elective must be chosen from IST 262, IST 272, IST 276, or IST 278.
(4) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills in microcomputer hardware and software and the application of these skills in an information center environment for persons seeking employment as a microcomputer support specialist.
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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IST 123 Spreadsheet Software I .................. 3
IST 133 Database Management Software ............ 3
IST 220 Micro: Op Sys, Archit, & Hardware ....... 3
IST 251 Computer Info. System Development ....... 3
(4) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
IST 216 Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshootin 3
IST 250 Information Center Management ........... 3
___ General Elective ............................ 3
IST Elective .................................... 3
(1) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
(4) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 18 16
Total minimum credits for the Information Systems Technology major/Microcomputer Specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 68.
(1) 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. Development Specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 67
(4) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).