St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM Program Code: AASPR

Computer and Office Technology Dept. 810-989-5628  

Developing software solutions to harness the ever expanding capabilities of today's computer systems requires technical knowledge and problem solving skills that are in high demand. This Programming degree is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions such as: systems analyst (trainee) or business applications programmer. Students who complete this program will also have the fundamental background required for further study in a four-year computer science program.

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours  

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4

CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4

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

ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3

Total credits this semester: 16

2nd Semester Semester Hours

CIS 130 Operating Systems CL 4

CIS 275 Visual BASIC Programming 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

SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

CIS 260 Introduction to C++ Programming CL 4

CIS 280 Systems Analysis CT 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 202 Microcomputer Databases CL 4

CIS 261 Data Structures Programming CL 4

CIS 205 Internet Development CL 4

or

CIS 267A/B Special Topics Programming CL 3-4

or

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

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3

Total credits this semester: 14-15

Range Total Credit Hours = 63-64

Range Total Contact Hours = 63-64