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Computer Information Systems - Business Emphasis

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 65 Credit Hours

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Program Information:
This course of study is designed for people planning to transfer to a four-year college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science with an Information Systems emphasis. The baccalaureate degree prepares the student for careers in computer programming, systems analysis, and (with experience) management positions in computer information systems.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
ENGL 110; ECON 110; MATH 115; CMPSC 120; CMPSC 125

Spring Semester 1:
ENGL 111; ECON 111; MATH 135; CMPSC 212; COMM 110

Fall Semester 2:
ACCTG 120; Physical Science; Fine Arts; Humanities; Approved Elective

Spring Semester 2:
MATH 122; CMPSC 242; Life Science; Humanities/Fine Arts; Social Science

Course Information:
Required General Education Courses
CourseNameCredit
COMM 110COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE 3
ECON 110PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3
ECON 111PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 3
ENGL 110COMPOSITION I 3
ENGL 111COMPOSITION II 3
MATH 115COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3
MATH 122DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I 3
 SOCIAL SCIENCE * 3
 HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * 3
 LIFE SCIENCE * 4
 HUMANITIES * 3
 FINE ARTS * 3
 PHYSICAL SCIENCE * 4

Required Program Courses
CourseNameCredit
ACCTG 120FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4
CMPSC 120BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 3
CMPSC 125CSI: PROGRAMMING IN C++ 4
MATH 135CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 4
CMPSC 212CS II: DATA STRUCTURES 3
CMPSC 242CS II: ADVANCED DATA STRUCTURES 3

Elective Courses
CourseNameCredit
 APPROVED ELECTIVE 3

*  See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

For Program Information Contact:
Business and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5536