Computer Information Systems, Associate Degree

Computer Technology Orientation  

(1 CREDIT)Overview of Internet technology; role of technology in society; strategies for completing the Internet Technology Program as an independent learner.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: 

• Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner

• Describe how the implementation of technology can improve business processes

• Cite at least two specific examples of how technology improves business productivity and competitiveness

• Examine the role technology has played, and continues to play, in the transition to a global economy

• Discuss trends in technology and their implications for businesses in the future

• Examine the personal effect of living in a technology driven world

• Describe critical privacy and security issues

• Discuss trends in technology and their implications for people in the future

• Specify the skills and responsibilities associated with various computing careers

• Analyze your own background and current skill level to determine a plan of action for the future

Information Literacy  

Intermediate Algebra

Computer Applications  

Introduction to Programming

Social Science Elective (Choose two)

Advanced PC Applications

(3 CREDITS)Database applications; integrating word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: 

• Explain the components of Microsoft Access

• Construct an inventory database using Microsoft Access

• Add to PowerPoint using Word, Excel, and other data

• Create a PowerPoint presentation including an outline, video file presentation, table of statistics, and spreadsheet

• Combine Word, Access, and Excel to integrate documents and information

• Develop a one-table database with client information, a letter that integrates an Excel spreadsheet and Access merge fields, and final merge documents

• Produce a database, spreadsheet, mail merge letter, and presentation for a promotional event

HTML Coding

English Composition

Network Protocols and Internetworking

Precalculus

Business and Technical Writing

(3 CREDITS)This course provides an introduction to the various methods of organizing material for a professional setting. Students will compose business documents using the ABC method. These include: memos, emails, outlines, reports and proposals, descriptions, and organizing materials. Students also work on honing their grammar skills.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize how to use words correctly and effectively

• Produce a well-constructed interoffice memo, workplace email, and business letter

• Produce a brief business report based on findings obtained using research techniques and methods of documentation

• Produce an informal report that lists findings of an investigation and provides recommendation for issues raised in the findings

• Describe procedures for creating proposals, descriptions, instructions, and manuals for the workplace

• Create a detailed proposal designed to solve an internal human resource issue

Visual Basic

Introduction to Database Technology

Science Elective (Choose two)

Programming in Java

(3 CREDITS)This course introduces programming using the Java programming language and takes a hands-on approach from the start. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, layering concepts and growing skills through the creation of real-world applications. The first few lessons will ease you into the rich development world of Java, but by the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional application and the associated skillset to create many more.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Write, compile, and run Java code

• Implement common coding algorithms in Java

• Create applications with object-oriented design principles

• Use Java I/O and multithreading in applications

• Create Swing-based applications

• Develop a multithreaded, object-oriented game application with a GUI

  
  

Structured Systems Analysis and Design

Core Electives (Choose two)

Arts and Humanities Elective (Choose two)