St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM Program Code: AASAL

Computer & Office Technology Dept. 810-989-5628  

Working in a computer installation in today's business world requires a broad- base knowledge in hardware, software, and management. Through the presentation of theory, applications, and a bit of management, this applications degree meets the needs of several job descriptions. A graduate with the Associate in Applied Arts and Science Degree-Applications Sequence would meet the technical and knowledge requirements for a database analyst, tech trainer, or web designer. The graduate would also be qualified to work in tech support, applications support, or help desk positions.

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours  

CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4

CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4

ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3

MTH 102 Elementary Algebra (or higher Math course) CT MA 5

Total credits this semester: 16

2nd Semester Semester Hours

CIS 130 Operating Systems CL 4

CIS 200 Electronic Spreadsheets CL 4

OA 125 Business Communications WR OC 4

(or ENG 102 or ENG 102H for transfer students)

*Elective 3

Total credits this semester: 15

Suggested Course Sequence SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester

CIS 202 Microcomputer Databases CL 4

CIS 205 Internet Development CL 4

BUS 150 Principles of Business GA 4

SPC 101 Speech Communication OC 3

*Elective 3

Total credits this semester: 18

2nd Semester Semester Hours

CIS 275 Visual BASIC Programming (or CIS 260) CL 4

CIS 284 Microcomputer Administration CT CL 4

CIS/ELT 160 A+ Certification 4

or

CIS 247 Special Topics in Computer Applications CL 3-4

or

CIS 290 Computer Co-op/Internship (Applications Related) CL 3-4

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3

14-15

Range Total Credit Hours = 63-64

Range Total Contact Hours = 63-64

* See page 116 for suggested electives for CIS majors (any program).  

Suggested Electives for CIS Majors (any program) Elective courses may be chosen from any 100 level or higher course, but the following courses are suggested as being particularly beneficial and relevant for CIS majors.

ACCT 189 Office Accounting (or higher ACCT course) 4

ACD 140 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3

BUS 155 Principles of Management 3

CIS 120* Introduction to Networking CL 4

CIS 227* Special Topics in Networking CL 4

CIS 247* Special Topics in Computer Applications CL 4

CIS 267* Special Topics in Computer Programming CL 4

CIS/ELT 160* A+ Certification 4

OA 101 Personal Keyboarding (students attain-25 wpm) 1

OA 110 Beginning Keyboarding (students attain 40+ wpm) 3

OA 130 Time and Project Management 1

OA 161 Office Technology CT 4

* Course may count as an elective OR toward the program sequence, not BOTH.