Computer and Information Sciences - Applications Specialization, AAS
Introduction to the internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate transfer and publish information. Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Overview of computer systems - hardware operating systems the Internet and application software including word processing spreadsheets presentation graphics and databases. Current topics such as the effect of computers on society and the history and use of computers in business educational and other interdisciplinary settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.
Knowledge of keyboard.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Choose one from the following:
Introduction to relational and non-relational database theory and the practical applications of contemporary databases.
BCIS 1305
Additional course fee(s) required.
Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including markup languages web sites and browsers.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Custom operating system installation configuration and troubleshooting; management of file systems memory storage and peripheral devices.
Additional course fee(s) required.
In-depth study and applications of polynomial rational radical exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences permutations combinations and probability may be included as time permits. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Choose one course from the following:
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
- HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
- SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.
Continued study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing spreadsheets databases and/or presentation media software.
BCIS 1305
Additional course fee(s) required.
Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics text sound animation and/or video may be used in presentation development.
BCIS 1305
Additional course fee(s) required.
Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Designed for advanced users with emphasis on a wide range of productivity tasks including complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality.
ITSC 2321 ITSW 1307 and ITSW 1310.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Utilization of current application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions. This course constitutes a capstone course for students enrolled in a certificate program.
Approval of the instructor.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Application development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures modeling and database access.
ITSW 1307.
Additional course fee(s) required.
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the College and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience.
Enrollment in an A.A.S. Computer and Information Sciences degree program sophomore standing and approval of the instructor.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Computer occupations are great field for students who either plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, or develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a computer applications specialist in a variety of working environments. Applied skills are developed through “hands-on” training utilizing modern computer equipment and software. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Curriculum is often used as a resume builder for current or potential employees.
