Associate Degree
The Information Systems curriculum is designed
to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to
process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible program, designed
to meet community information systems needs.
Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, and related business topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard information systems.
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Duties may include systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation.
TYPICAL COURSE SEQUENCE
COURSE AND HOUR REQUIREMENTS
Semester
Hours Per Week Hours
Course Title Class Lab Credit
FIRST SEMESTER
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 2 4
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 3
NET 110 Data Comm/Networking 2 2 3
12 8 16
SECOND SEMESTER
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 2 4
CIS 115 Introduction to Programming & Logic 2 2 3
ENG 112 Argument-Based Research 3 0 3
OR
NET 125 Routing and Switching I 1 4 3
ENG 115 Oral Communication 3 0 3
OST 136 Word Processing 1 2 2
CIS 130 Survey of Operating Systems 2 3 3
12 or 14 9 or 13 18
THIRD SEMESTER
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 3
OR
NET 126 Routing and Switching II 1 4 3
1 or 3 0 or 4 3
FOURTH SEMESTER
BUS 260 Business Communication 3 0 3
CIS 120 Spreadsheets I 2 2 3
CIS 152 Database Concepts & Applications 2 2 3
CIS 169 Business Presentations 1 2 2
CIS 172 Introduction to the Internet 2 3 3
OR
NET 225 Advanced Routing and Switching I 1 4 3
CIS 215 Hardware Installation/Maintenance 2 3 3
11 or 12 12 or 13 17
FIFTH SEMESTER
CIS 153 Database Applications 2 2 3
CIS 165 Desktop Publishing I 2 2 3
OR
NET 226 Advanced Routing and Switching II 1 4 3
CIS 220 Spreadsheets II 1 2 2
CIS 225 Integrated Software 1 2 2
Social or Behavioral Science Elective* 3 0 3
HumanitiesorFineArtsElective** 3 0 3
11 or 12 8 or 10 16
*The Social or Behavioral Science elective must be chosen from the following courses:
HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 0 3
HIS 122 Western Civilization II 3 0 3
HIS 131 American History I 3 0 3
HIS 132 American History II 3 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3
SOC 220 Social Problems 3 0 3
**The Humanities or Fine Arts elective must be chosen from the following courses:
ART 110 Introduction to Art 2 0 2
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3
ART 114 Art History Survey I 3 0 3
ART 115 Art History Survey II 3 0 3
ART 116 Survey of American Art 3 0 3
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation 3 0 3
HUM 121 The Nature of America 3 0 3
HUM 122 Southern Culture 3 0 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 0 3
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz 3 0 3
MUS 111 American Music 3 0 3
REL 110 World Religions 3 0 3
REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament 3 0 3
REL 212 Introduction to New Testament 3 0 3
REL 221 Religion in America 3 0 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3 0 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 70
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