COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)
(HEGIS
5101)
This curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment opportunities in computer systems and data processing. Positions as programmers and technicians are available in various sectors of business, particularly insurance, banking, public utilities, retailing, and manufacturing firms. Schools, colleges, and government agencies also employ such individuals. Students entering this curriculum should have successfully completed elementary algebra or Sequential Math Course I.
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Upon successful completion of the CIS program, graduates should be able to:
- Develop a creative and structured approach to solving a business problem by configuring alternate IT approaches.
- Write, test and debug a program that utilizes basic programming fundamentals such as variable declaration, iteration, conditionals, array manipulation, basic computational constructs, and relational database connectivity.
- Solve a business problem or capitalize on a business opportunity utilizing the appropriate commercially available software and hardware solutions.
- Submit an analysis of a business problem/opportunity and design an IT system using industry standard techniques to satisfy the problem/opportunity.
- Identify and differentiate the basic components of computer system hardware, system software and data communication technologies from a data perspective.
- Identify the major knowledge paths in the field of information technology and acquire the necessary technical and communication skills required for future career growth.
- Identify the legal issues and moral issues facing society as a result of the IT field and contrast the various viewpoints on each issue.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| BHS 103 | Social Problems in Today's World | 3 |
| CIS 100 | CIS Introductory Seminar | 1 |
| CIS 111 | Computer Systems and Applications | 3 |
| CIS 112 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| Math (b) | 3 | |
| Total | 17 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| CIS 114 or CIS 117 |
Computer Progamming in C or Data Communication Concepts |
3 |
| CIS 123 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| CIS 124 | Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS Elective (c) | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 214 or CIS 216 |
C ++ Object Oriented Programming |
3 |
| CIS 213 | Data Management Concepts | 3 |
| CIS 212 | Systems Analysis and Desgin | 3 |
| CIS Elective (a) | 3 | |
| CIS 200-Level | Elective | 3 |
| Math/Science (b, c) | 3-4 | |
| Total | 18-19 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 105, GOV 121 HIS 104, HIS 108 |
3 | |
| CIS 223 | Computer Projects and Applications | 3 |
| CIS 200-Level | Elective | 3 |
| WFE 101 | Lifetime Wellness and Fitness | 3 |
| Free Elective (d) | 3-4 | |
| Total | 15-16 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 65
a. Elective courses: (a) courses
applicable in all programs (see page 98 of the college catalog); (b) all courses
designated CIS. Three elective credits must be chosen from courses applicable in
all programs. Students should note that the program requires six credits of
200-level CIS courses. Elective courses may need to be chosen to fulfill the
prerequisites of the upper level courses.
b. Mathematic courses: MAT 100, MAT
110, MAT 118, MAT 125, MAT 184, MAT 185, MAT 221. Students must meet course
prerequisites.
c. Science courses: applicable four-credit courses in
astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences, physics.
d. See
page 98 of the college catalog for a full discussion of the free elective
requirement.
The subject area for Computer Information Systems includes all courses labeled CIS.
