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COMPUTER
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
PROGRAMS
The Computer Information Systems programs provide courses to improve students’ computer and software knowledge and skills. The CIS Associate in Science degrees enables students to develop and/or upgrade their skills for career advancement. The Certificate of Achievement programs qualify them for entry- level employment in occupational settings that utilize computers and various software applications.
Advanced Computer
Programming
Associate in Science
Degree and Certificate of
Achievement*
This program will prepare students for a career as a computer professional in fields such as programming, programming analysis, systems analysis, or software developing. The program is also recommended for professionals in other areas who want to develop computer programming skills. Students may need further course work at a four-year institution for some career objectives. Before entering the program you should have a solid computer literacy background such as that provided by CIS 1, CIS 5, or both CIS 200 and CIS 42A. Career Opportunities The Associates Degree provides the computer skills needed to work as a Computer Programmer, Software Developer, or Web Programmer. Required Courses Units BUS 19 Business Communications 3 CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 CIS 23 C# Programming 4 CIS 27 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 CIS 36A Java Programming Language I 4 CIS 36B Java Programming Language II 4 CIS 81 Systems Analysis with UML 3 CIS 82 Design Patterns 4 CIS 83B Computer Programming Capstone Project 3 Major Requirements 34 General Education and Electives 26 Total: 60 *For the Certificate of Achievement, students must complete the 34 units of required courses. For the Associate Degree, students must complete the 34 units of required courses plus 26 units of General Education requirements and elective courses.
Recommended Course
Sequence
You can use the following pattern to complete the Associate in Science Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Computer Programming. This is only one possible pattern. If you wish to earn an associate degree or certificate, you must participate in the Student Success Program Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map your sequence of courses to help you complete your degree regardless of the semester you begin classes. Courses Units 1st Semester/Fall BUS 19 Business Communications 3 CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 General Education and Electives 7 Total Units 15 2nd Semester/Spring CIS 23 C# Programming 4 CIS 36A Java Programming Language I 4 General Education and Electives 7 Total Units 15 3rd Semester/Fall CIS 27 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 CIS 81 Systems Analysis with UML 3 CIS 82 Design Patterns 4 General Education and Electives 4 Total Units 15 4th Semester/Spring CIS 36B Java Programming Language II 4 CIS 83B Computer Programming Capstone Project 3 General Education and Electives 8 Total Units 15 Program Learning Outcomes Students who complete the program will be able to:
- Solve problems using object-oriented decomposition and write programs using C++, Java, and C# programming languages.
- Apply advanced programming concepts including threads, networking, databases, and graphical user interfaces.
- Use advanced design patterns and algorithms in program design and analyze program complexity.
- Communicate effectively in technical writing.
Applied Computer
Information Systems
Associate in Science and
Certificate of Achievement*
Whether you are a beginning or an advanced computer student, the courses in the Computer Information Systems/Applied Computer Information Systems Program will improve your computer and software knowledge and skills. Understand how computers work and be a proficient user of computers. Learn Microsoft Office applications and integrate the different software to create professional reports and presentations. Career Opportunities The Certificate of Achievement qualifies you for entry-level employment in occupational settings that utilize computers and various software applications. Required Courses Units CIS 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4 CIS 5 Introduction to Computer Science 5 CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 CIS 42A Spreadsheet Applications I 2 CIS 42B Spreadsheet Applications II 2 CIS 86 Windows Operating Systems 4 CIS 105 Basic Mechanics of Web Page Design 1 BUS 10 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 19 Business Communications 3 MMART 3 Introduction to Digital Art 3 Major Requirements 32 General Education and Electives 28 Total Units 60 *For the Certificate of Achievement, students must complete the 32 units of required courses. For the Associate Degree, students must complete the 32 units of required courses plus 28 units of General Education requirements and elective courses.
Recommended Course
Sequence
Students can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Science degree or Certificate of Achievement in Applied Computer Information Systems. This is only one possible pattern. If they wish to earn an associate degree or certificate, they must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map their sequence of courses to help them complete their degree regardless of the semester they begin classes. Courses Units 1st Semester/Fall CIS 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4 BUS 10 Introduction to Business 3 CIS 105 Basic Mechanics of Web Page Design 1 General Education and Electives 8 Total 16 2nd Semester/Spring CIS 5 Introduction to Computer Science 5 CIS 42A Spreadsheet Applications I 2 CIS 42B Spreadsheet Applications II 2 General Education and Electives 7 Total 16 3rd Semester/Fall CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 CIS 86 Windows Operating Systems 4 BUS 19 Business Communications 3 MMART 3 Introduction to Digital Art 3 Total 15 4th Semester/Spring General Education and Electives 13 Total 13 Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer hardware and software and use computers effectively at work and home.
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer terminology and trends in Computer Information Systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using operating systems and office productivity applications for work in entry-level employment Web Programming
Associate in Science and
Certificate of Achievement*
This program will prepare students for a career in programming for the Internet and the World Wide Web. They will learn client-side and server-side web programming technologies, understand Internet communications and protocols and related technologies, learn the latest versions of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Databases in order to integrate them to create dynamic interactive web pages. Before entering the program, students should have a solid computer literacy background, such as that provided by CIS 1, CIS 5, or CIS 42A/B or the equivalents. Career Opportunities Web programmer, programmer/analyst, software developer, and information technology professional Required Courses Units CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 CIS 23 C# Programming 4 CIS 36A Java Programming Language I 4 CIS 36B Java Programming Language II 4 CIS 81 Systems Analysis with UML 3 CIS 83A Web Programming Capstone Project 3 CIS 84 Database Programming for the Web 4 CIS 85 JSP and Servlets 4 CIS 103 Survey of Program/Languages for the Web—Continuation 4 CIS 104 Survey of Programming Languages for the Web 3 BUS 19 Business Communications 3 Major Requirements 41 General Education and Electives 19 Total Units 60 *For the Certificate of Achievement, students must complete the 41 units of required courses. For the Associate Degree, students must complete the 41 units of required courses plus 19 units of General Education requirements and elective courses.
Recommended Course
Sequence
Students can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Science degree or Certificate of Achievement in Web Programming. This is only one possible pattern. If they wish to earn an associate degree or certificate, they must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map their sequence of courses to help them complete their degree regardless of the semester they begin classes. Courses Units 1st Semester/Fall CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 BUS 19 Business Communication 3 CIS 104 Survey of Programming Languages for the Web 3 General Education and Electives 4 Total 15 2nd Semester/Spring CIS 36A Java Programming Language I 4 CIS 84 Database Programming for the Web 4 CIS 103 Survey of Programming Languages for the Web (Continuation) 4 General Education and Electives 4 Total 16 3rd Semester/Fall CIS 36B Java Programming language II 4 CIS 85 JSP and Servlets 4 CIS 81 Systems Analysis with UML 3 General Education and Electives 4 Total 15 4th Semester/Spring CIS 23 C# Programming 4 CIS 83A Web Programing Capstone Project 3 General Education and Electives 7 Total 14 Program Learning Outcomes Students who complete the program will be able to:
- Apply both client-side and server-side technologies through dynamic webpages that link to back-end server based databases, tracking web sessions using cookies and URL rewriting, and using web security and secure web communications.
- Use good programming practices such as UML and object-oriented programming to write programs.
- Use Java programming language to create new programs.
CIS 1, Introduction to Computer
Information Systems
4 Units 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU AA/AS area 4c General nature of computer hardware, software and systems: Hands-on applications include introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software, and a brief introduction to web browsing and e-mail. 0702.
CIS 83B, Computer Programming
Capstone Project
3 Units 1 hour Lecture, 6 hrs Lab (GR or P/NP). Prerequisite: CIS 27, 36A, 81, and 82. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Culminating project-based experience that applies computer programming knowledge and skills developed in previous courses towards the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and presentation of a specific idea, task, or product. 0707.
CIS 84, Database Programming for the
Web
4 Units 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 6, 36A, and
Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Web-enabled database concepts: Relational database principles, Structured Query Language (SQL); use of client-side scripts and server-side scripts. 0707.
CIS 85, JSP and Servlets
4 Units 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Prerequisite: CIS 36A. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Java servlet and JSP technology and deployment of web applications: Interactive web pages, secure access to the web site, JDBC database connectivity, web security, generation of dynamic web pages, and maintenance of client session data; quick introduction to Java bean components and J2EE. 0707.
CIS 86, Windows Operating Systems
4 Units 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Computer operating system environment through a study of the main features and functions of MS Windows: Operating system fundamentals, configurations, installation & upgrading, managing applications, files and directories, managing devices and other resources, system maintenance. 0702.
CIS 90, Security Fundamentals
4 Units 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Basics of Network and Windows Server system security: Core security principles, understanding security layering concepts, authentication-authorization-accounting, security policies through access and permissions, understanding network security, protecting the client server environment, encryption, PKI and Certificates. 0708.
CIS 103, Survey of Programming
Languages for the Web–Continuation
4 Units 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 36A and 104. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c E-commerce web page design principles: Extend web page “functionality” with interactivity, multimedia, security, and database capability using XML, JavaScript and related technologies. 0707.
CIS 104, Survey of Programming
Languages for the Web
3 Units 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended preparation: CIS 1 and 105. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Survey of programming languages for the Web for non-programmers: History and motivation for development; review of basic concepts and syntax, such as variables, loops, conditions, arrays, structures; capabilities and limitations; functions of object-oriented and event-driven programming. Taught using HTML5, CSS, Java with jQuery. 0707.
CIS 105, Mechanics of Web Page
Design
1 Unit 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP). Recommended preparation: CIS 237. Acceptable for credit: CSU AA/AS area 4c Basic theory and practice of web page construction using HTML: Preparation of images for the web, interface design, and interactivity. 0709.
CIS 200, Computer Concepts and
Applications
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture, 2 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). AA/AS area 4c Introduction to computer concepts: Terminology, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation graphics, and the Internet. 0702.
CIS 230, Laboratory Practice in
Microcomputers
0.5 Units 1.5 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended preparation: CIS 200. Designed to provide lab experience not covered under other course offerings: Prescribed lab activities or establishment of a specialized course of study under direction of instructor. 0702.
CIS 231, Advanced Laboratory
Projects in Microcomputers
1 Unit 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended preparation: CIS 210, 212, 220, or 235. AA/AS area 4c Designed to provide advanced lab experience not covered under other course offerings: Specialized projects using advanced applications/programs or multiple application programs under direction of instructor for students with prior user or programming experience. 0702.
CIS 231A, Advanced Laboratory
Projects in Word
1 Unit 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1. AA/AS area 4c Advanced word skills: Creating templates and themes, adding multimedia to documents, and protecting documents by completing specialized projects. 0702.
CIS 231B, Advanced Laboratory
Projects in Outlook
1 Unit 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1. AA/AS area 4c Outlook: Perform scheduling, manage tasks and meetings, manage contacts and emails, manage communication, and work efficiently by completing specialized projects. 0702.
CIS 231C, Advanced Laboratory
Projects in SharePoint
1 Unit 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1. AA/AS area 4c SharePoint: Collaborating on activities, sharing data, and presenting business applications and content by completing specialized projects.
CIS 231D, Advanced Laboratory
Projects in OneNote
1 Unit 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1 AA/AS area 4c OneNote: Creating, collecting, categorizing, organizing, and searching documents and notes by completing specialized projects.
CIS 232, Exploring Robotics
2 Units 1 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). AA/AS area 4c Introduction to robotics and computing: Modeling, designing, planning, and programming; hands-on robotic projects using motors and sensors. 0706.
CIS 237, Introduction to Internet
Basics
1 Unit 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP). Recommended preparation: CIS 200. AA/AS area 4c Introduction to Internet basics: Connecting to the Internet; exploring the World Wide Web; using email, search engines and directories, FTP/Newsgroups/TELNET; creating and publishing HTML pages and ethical issues.
CIS 245A, Introduction to Microsoft
Access I
2 Units 1.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Co- requisite: CIS 1 or 200. AA/AS area 4c Introduction to Microsoft Access database management: Designing, creating, and managing a database, developing and building tables, creating queries forms and reports.
CIS 245B, Introduction to Microsoft
Access II
2 Units 1.5 hrs lecture, 1.5 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Prerequisite: CIS 245A. AA/AS area 4c Microsoft Access Database design, management and optimization of relational databases: Advanced queries, enhanced table design, tools for custom form and report generation, data sharing and analysis, action queries and advanced table relationships, automating tasks with macros, using and writing Visual Basic application code. 0707.
CIS 246, Introduction to PowerPoint
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture, 1.5 hrs lab (GR or P/NP). Recommended Preparation: CIS 1. AA/AS area 4c Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics: Preparation for creating, saving, editing and printing presentation materials; graphic techniques and overhead transparencies, color slides, outline notes, handouts, and on-screen graphics. 0702. Photo by Lena Morita
