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Computer Information Systems - Applications

St. Clair County Community College Catalog
2010-11 Edition

Program Code: AASAL
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE
Computer and Office Technology Department (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 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 CIS Concepts and Careers   4
CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4
BUS 158* Business Math MA CT 4
ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3
      15
2nd Semester   Semester Hours
CIS 130 Operating Systems CL 4
CIS 200 Electronic Spreadsheets CL 4
OA 225 Business Communications WR OC 4
CIS 150 Programming Concepts   2
  **Suggested Elective   3
      17
SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours
CIS 202 Microcomputer Databases CL 4
CIS 205 Internet Development I CL 4
CIS 120 Introduction to Networking CL 4
BUS 150 Principles of Business GA
4
      16
2nd Semester Semester Hours
CIS 275  Visual BASIC Programming CL 4
CIS 284 Microcomputer Applications Specialist CT CL 4
CIS 160/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
CIS 297 The CIS Professional   1
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA CP 3
    15-16
       
Range Total Credit Hours/Range Total Contact Hours = 63-64/63-64
*or MTH 110 or higher
** See suggested electives for CIS majors following the CIS program guides (any program).