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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  
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

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 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 253 MS ASP.NET Web Application Development 3 credits
CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring OR  
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

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
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  
MAR 216 Principles of Marketing 3 credits
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics OR  
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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