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Computer & Information Science

Keeping Up to Date in the Information Age

Changes in the computer field occur at an unprecedented rate. All indications are that this rate of growth and change will escalate, with computer related jobs continuing to be in high demand. The CIS Department is ready to help you stay abreast of the changes.

Our CIS program offers options for those who wish to become proficient in a particular computer area, and we offer courses that are integral to many other programs and disciplines as well. Emphasis is on application of basic information systems concepts, critical thinking skills, and an awareness of the effect of computers on all areas of society.

The curriculum is designed to prepare you for employment in one of three areas: 1) Computer Programming; 2) Microcomputer Applications; or 3) Network Administration. The Associate in Science Degree can be earned with completion of 60 units, including one of the 30-33-unit options, general education requirements, and electives. A certificate can be earned with completion of one of the 30-33-unit option areas. Students who choose option 3 may become certified as Network Administrators or Network Engineers through industry-certified exams at approved testing centers.

Computer Programming

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a computer programmer trainee.

To achieve the:

Associate in Science Degree - Completion of 60 units, including the 33-unit major, general education requirements and electives. 

Certificate of Achievement - Completion of the 33-unit major.

NOTE: Not all courses are offered every semester, and the sequence of courses listed below is recommended, not required.

Required Courses

CIS 1 - Introduction to Computers 3 Units
BUS 92 - Business Communication 3 Units
CIS 22 - Introduction to Programming 3 Units
CIS 55 - MS Windows Operating Syst. 3 Units
CIS 23 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 Units
CIS 15 - Programming in Visual BASIC 3 Units
CIS 89 - Essential Networking Technologies 3 Units
CIS 78 - Database Management Systems 3 Units
CIS 52 - UNIX Operating System 3 Units
CIS 20 - Assembly Programming 3 Units
Elective selected from list of Recommended Electives 3 Units

Total of 33 Units

Electives

CIS 25, 35, 60, 61, 63, 66, 73, 80, 91.520, 91.570, 95.798
ACCT 1, 2
BUS 5
OCCED 90, 91

NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a four-year college and major in Management Information Systems/Computer Science should see a counselor regarding Business Articulation Agreements for a particular university campus.

Microcomputer Applications

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a microcomputer applications specialist.

To achieve the:

Associate in Science Degree - Completion of 60 units, including the 30-unit major, general education requirements and electives. 

Certificate of Achievement - Completion of the 30-unit major.

NOTE: Not all courses are offered every semester, and the sequence of courses listed below is recommended, not required.

Required Courses

CIS 1 - Introduction to Computers 3 Units
CIS 55 - MS Windows Operating System 3 Units
CIS 15 - Programming in Visual BASIC 3 Units
CIS 66 - Microsoft Word  3 Units
CIS 73 - Microsoft Excel  3 Units
CIS 89 - Essential Networking Technologies 3 Units
CIS 78 - Database Management Systems 3 Units
CIS 90 - Introduction to PowerPoint 1.5 Units
CIS 61 - Creating Web Pages 3 Units
BUS 92 - Business Communication 3 Units
CIS 91 - Outlook 1.5 Units

Total of 30 Units

Electives

CIS 20, 22, 25, 35, 60, 63, 65, 66, 84, 91.520, 91.560, 91.570, 93
ACCT 1, 2
BUS 5
ECTRN 158
OCCED 90, 91

Network Administration

Program Description

This specialty is designed to prepare the student for employment as a network administrator.

To achieve the:

Associate in Science Degree - Completion of 60 units, including the 33-unit major, general education requirements and electives. 

Certificate of Achievement - Completion of the 33-unit major.

NOTE: Not all courses are offered every semester, and the sequence of courses listed below is recommended, not required.

Required Courses

CIS 1 - Introduction to Computers 3 Units
BUS 92 - Business Communication  3 Units
CIS 89 - Essential Networking Technologies  3 Units
CIS 15 - Programming in Visual BASIC OR
CIS 22 - Introduction to Programming 3 Units
CIS 55 - MS Windows Operating System 3 Units
ECTRN 158 - Microcomputer Maintenance 1.5 Units
CIS 95.1 - Windows 2000 1.5 Units
CIS 95.2 - Windows 2000 Server 1.5 Units
CIS 95.3 - Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure 1.5 Units
CIS 95.4 - Windows 2000 Active Directory Services 1.5 Units
CIS 52 - UNIX Operating System  3 Units
CIS 78 - Database Management Systems 3 Units
CIS 80 - Administering an SQL Server 3 Units
Elective(s) Selected from the Recommended Electives 1.5 Units

 Total of 33 Units

Electives

CIS 10, 15*, 22*, 25, 35, 60, 61, 63, 66, 73, 91.560, 95.15295.153, 95.689, 95.798, 95.803, 95.832, 95.833, 95.922

 
*If not taken as part of the major.

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