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Computer Information Systems Program Programming

St. Clair County Community College Catalog
2006-07 Edition

Program Code: AASPR
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

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
CIS 150 Programming Concepts 5
MTH 110* Intermediate Algebra MA CT 4
ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3
Total credits this semester:
17
2nd Semester Semester Hours
CIS 130 Operating Systems CL 4
CIS 205 Internet Development I CL 4
CIS 275 Visual BASIC Programming CL 4
ENG 102 English Composition II WR 3
Total credits this semester:
15
SECOND YEAR – 1st Semester Semester Hours
CIS 260 Computer Programming I CL 4
CIS 202 Microcomputer Databases CL 4
CIS 235 Internet Development II CL 4
SPC 101 Speech Communication OC 3
Total credits this semester:
15
2nd Semester Semester Hours
CIS 261 Data Structures Programming CL 4
CIS 297 The CIS Professional 1
CIS 236 Interactive Web Programming CL 4
or
CIS 267 Special Topics Programming CL 3-4
BUS 150 Principles of Business GA 4
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3
Total credits this semester:
15-16
Range Total Credit Hours = 62-63
Range Total Contact Hours = 62-63

* or higher MTH class