Information Systems:

Information Systems

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 66. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree

About the Program: This curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge to design and modify custom programs and specialized applications. The student will analyze, design, develop, test, and maintain computer and internet-based applications consistent with the environment in which they work. They will use developmental tools and programming languages to create, modify, and test software. The student will work with hardware and operating systems both locally and on a network environment. They will document their work and test work with users in the environment to ensure it is error free and meets application requirements.

An internship experience enhances the curriculum and allows the student to apply their skills to an on-the-job experience. The program provides curriculum to match the changing needs of business and industry. Upon graduation the student is prepared to obtain a job in the Information Technology field or pursue an advanced degree at a four-year college or university. (Learn more)

Information Systems by Degree Requirements

Program Requirements	18 Credits
CSC*105 Programming Logic	3
CST*120 Introduction to Operating Systems	3
+CSC*295 Coop Ed/Work Experience	3
+CSC*231 Database Design I	3
+CST228 Voice and Data Interworking or CSC220 Object Orientation Programming Using JAVA	3
+CSC205 Visual Basic I or +CST231 Data Comm. & Networks

Business Requirements	6 Credits
+BMG*202 Principles of Management	3
+BMG*204 Managerial Communications	3

General Education Requirements	29 (30) Credits
+ENG*101 Composition++	3
COM101 Intro to Mass Communication or +COM173 Public Speaking	3
+MAT*137 Intermediate Algebra++	3
Mathematics Elective +++	8
Sociology or Psychology elective	3
Science	3(4)
Fine Arts Elective	3
ECN*102 Principles of Microeconomics	3

Multimedia Elective (Choose one)	3 Credits
+DGA241 Internet Web Design I +DGA120 Digital Imaging I +DGA223 Digital Illustration +DGA242 Internet Web Design II

Open Elective	6 Credits

Total credits:	62(63)

Information Systems (By Semester)

First Semester	15 Credits
+ENG*101 Composition	3
+BMG*202 Principles of Management	3
CSC*105 Programming Logic	3
CST*120 Introduction to Operating Systems	3
+MAT*137 Intermediate Algebra	3

Second Semester	15(16) Credits
+CST231 Data Communications & Networks or +CSC220 Object Oriented Programming using JAVA	3
+BMG*204 Managerial Communications	3
Mathematics Elective++	3(4)
**Digital Media Elective	3
Open Elective	3

Third Semester	15(16) Credits
+CSC*231 Database Design I	3
+CST228 Voice and Data Interworking or+CSC205 Visual Basic I	3
Fine Arts or Music Elective	3
Mathematics Elective++	3(4)
+ECN*102 Principles of Microeconomics	3

Fourth Semester	15(16) Credits
Communications Elective+++	3
+CSC 295 Coop/Ed Work Experience	3
Sociology or Psychology elective	3
Science	3(4)
Open Elective	3

Total Credits:	62(63)

Note:
+ This course has a prerequisite.
++ Placement testing is required.
++MAT*168, MAT*173, MAT*186 or higher.
+++ +MAT*168 (Elementary Statistics and Probability I), +MAT*173 (College Algebra with Technology), +MAT*186 (Precalculus), or higher.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 66