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Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Computer Information Systems focuses on the application of computers in a business environment with an emphasis on the analysis and design of business information systems. Upon completion of program requirements, students are awarded the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

General Requirements

ENG 101

English Composition I

This is a basic college-level course, similar to "freshman English" at other community and four-year colleges. Students learn to use their experience and ideas as subject matter for essays and to analyze topics in depth. They also become acquainted with the process of writing, from pre-writing activities to producing a final, proofread draft. The purpose of, audience for, and structure of the essay are explored through readings chosen to stimulate ideas for writing and demonstrate varied style. Grammar and syntax are discussed as needed. At the end of this course, students take a departmental essay examination that requires them to compose, draft and edit a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words.

ENG 201

English Composition II

This course is a continuation of ENG 101. It helps the student further develop composition skills through literary analysis. Students continue to focus on the writing process as they are introduced to a variety of literary genres including the short story, drama, poetry, and/or the novel. Students complete a documented paper based on library, electronic, and field research.

MAT xxx

Mathematics¹

1. Math elective from MAT 150, MAT 200, MAT 206, MAT 301, MAT 402

XXX xxx

Elective

Choose courses from the following 5 categories for a total of at least 10 credits. You may choose only one course per category.
1) Science elective ²
2) SPE 100 ³
3) Social Science elective ⁴
4) ART / MUS elective ⁵
5) HED 100

Total General Credits

Curriculum Requirements

ACC 122

Accounting Principles I

The course covers the fundamental principles of accounting and the practical use of accounting tools and techniques. Topics covered include the definition and scope of accounting, accounting records and processes, books of original and subsequent entry, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, accounting for cash, accounting for negotiable instruments, and accounting for plant assets. An investigation is made of accounting for service businesses and trading concerns.

ACC 222

Accounting Principles II

This continuation of Accounting I progresses from elementary to more advanced accounting concepts and conventions, including the use of accounting data in managerial decision making. Among topics covered are voucher system, partnership accounting, payroll preparation and taxes, and accounting for corporations. Study is made of accounting involved in the interpretation of financial statements, budgetary control, statement of cash flows, and management reports and analyses.

Pre-Requisite: ACC122

BUS 104

Introduction to Business

Business and industry in the United States are surveyed broadly in this course. Emphasis is placed on the historical development, objectives, methods of operation, and the interrelationships of management, labor and government. Included is the study of new developments and trends in business administration and the problems they engender in the total management process.

BUS 200

Business Organization and Management

This course covers the total structure and character of modern business from initial organization through grouping of essential functions into operating departments. Management and the decision-making process, financing, operations and marketing considerations are studied, with actual cases used to illustrate problems in small and big businesses.

CIS 200

Introduction Systems and Technologies

This course introduces the students to the use of information systems in business. The dramatic changes in Information Technology [IT] impacts the ways in which companies operate and compete in local and global economies. Students will explore the global and ethical issues that have developed with the use of information systems. Working individually and in teams, the students will complete case studies on the following topics: Management Information Systems [MIS], systems analysis and design, hardware and software concerns, and telecommunications.
Prerequisites: Any ACC course or any BUS course; and pass computer competency test.

CSC 110

Computer Programming I

This course introduces the student to the theoretical and practical aspects of computers. The major laboratory experience is the completion of programming projects using Polya's four-step method. These projects have been carefully selected and ordered to provide the student with experience in fundamental control and data structures. All practical programming work is done on microcomputers.

CSC 210

Computer Programming II

This course is a continuation of CSC 110. Students are introduced to elementary data structures, string processing, and searching and sorting techniques. Students are expected to complete several complex programs.
Pre-Requisite: CSC110

CIS 385

Web Programming I

This course will introduce students to clientside web programming. Emphasis is placed on HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, Java Applets and CSS in order to solve elementary level application problems. Students will be assigned web projects that facilitate understating of design and programming concepts. The final project is to create a complete on-line webbased sales application system.
Prerequisite: CSC 210 or department approval.

CIS 395

Database Systems I

This course introduces the design,implementation, testing, and manipulation of database management systems. The design techniques include conceptual data modeling, entity relational modeling and normalization techniques. The databases are then implemented using structured query languages. Testing strategies verify data integrity, security, and privacy. Manipulation activities includeinsert, update, and delete operations.
Prerequisite: CSC 110 or department approval.

CIS 485

Web Programming Il

This course will introduce students to server-side web programming. Emphasis is placed on database connectivity in order to solve intermediate level application problems. Students will be assigned web projects that facilitate understanding of design and programming concepts. The final project of this course will be to create an online sales application with full input, output and database components.
Pre-Requisite: CIS 385 or departmental approval

CIS 495

Database Systems Il

This advanced course builds upon the design, implementation, testing, and manipulation concepts and techniques learned in CIS 395. The course starts with a review of the relational model, entity relational diagrams, normalization, and basic SQL. Database administration topics presented include security, back-up and recovery. Advanced topics in design techniques include indexing structures and data storage. Advanced implementation topics include SQL programming, store procedure and triggers. Advanced manipulation topics include transaction processing concurrency control.
Pre-Requisite: CIS 395 or departmental approval

XXX xxx

Elective⁶

Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course.

3-4

XXX xxx

Elective⁷

Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course or may elect to have an internship experience by taking both CED 201
Career Planning and CED 315 CIS Internship. CED 201 is the pre-requisite for CED 315.

40-41

Total Curriculum Credits

60-61

Total Program Credits

Note:
1. Math elective from MAT 150, MAT 200, MAT 206, MAT 301, MAT 402

2. Science elective from AST 110, BIO 110, CHE 110, PHY 110

3. SPE 102 maybe substituted for students for whom English is not their first language.

4. Social science elective: any ANT, GEO, HIS, PHI, PSY, SOC course or may choose any social science course from Ethnic Studies Center with a AFN, ASN, AFL, or LAT prefix.

5. May choose any ART or MUS course or any art or music course from Ethnic Studies Center with an AFL, AFN ASN, or LAT prefix.

6. Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course.

7. Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course or may elect to have an internship experience by taking both CED 201
Career Planning and CED 315 CIS Internship. CED 201 is the pre-requisite for CED 315.