Business & Information Systems

Academic Programs

Computer Information Systems - Technical Emphasis

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 67 Credit Hours

PRINT | CATALOG HOME | BACK

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 technical emphasis. The baccalaureate degree prepares the student for careers in computer programming, software design, and (with experience) management positions in software development.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1: ENGL 110; MATH 222; CMPSC 125; Social Science

Spring Semester 1: ENGL 111; MATH 223; CMPSC 212; Life Science; PHYS 211

Fall Semester 2: PHYS 212; COMM 110; Humanities; Social Science; Approved Elective

Spring Semester 2: PHYS 213; CMPSC 242; MATH 122; Humanities/Fine Arts; Social Science; Fine Arts

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
MATH 222	CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I	5
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	FINE ARTS *	3
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3
	LIFE SCIENCE *	4
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
MATH 122	DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I *	3
	PHYSICAL SCIENCE *	4

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CMPSC 125	CSI: PROGRAMMING IN C++	4
CMPSC 212	CS II: DATA STRUCTURES	3
CMPSC 242	CS II: ADVANCED DATA STRUCTURES	3
MATH 223	CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II	4
PHYS 212	ENGINEERING PHYSICS: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM	4
PHYS 213	ENGINEERING PHYSICS: THERMODYNAMICS	2
PHYS 211	ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MECHANICS	4

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	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)694-5558