Computer Information Systems Programs
Computer Information Systems/Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Computer Graphics/Certificate
Computer Programming/Certificate
Database Systems/Certificate
Network Administration/Certificate
Systems Administrator/Certificate
Technical Support Specialist/Certificate
Web Technology/Certificate
The Computer Information Systems A.A.S. degree enables students to study systematic approaches to problem solving within the environment of computer hardware and software systems. In the course of this study, students develop the practice of clear thinking and logical reasoning while learning to analyze, design and program utilizing information processing tools, application packages and software languages. The available courses cover a wide array of the computing discipline, including programming languages, systems analysis and design, operating systems, networking, web technology, technical support, computer graphics and applications software. In addition to the A.A.S. degree, there are seven certificates which may be earned and applied toward the degree. They are:
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Web Technology
- Computer Programming
- Database Systems
- Technical Support Specialist
- Computer Graphics
Returning students should carefully check course numbers and titles when registering because they may have changed from previous catalogs. Credit may not be received twice for the same course. Students should review the suggested course groupings and discuss their selections with an advisor, the department chair, or department coordinator before making a decision. Students are reminded that they may also use Cooperative Education, CIS 291-293, for a maximum of three elective credits in their program requirements. (Note: Cooperative Education may not count toward the 8 credits of 200-level CIS courses required by the program.)
Entry level graduates with Associate of Applied Science degrees in Computer Information Systems will be able to do many of the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of essential computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentations, and desktop publishing
- Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer-based solution
- Work with other computer programmers and systems analysts as part of a computer programming team
- Carry out preventative hardware and software maintenance
- Troubleshoot and correct computer hardware and software problems
- Assemble, reconfigure, and upgrade personal computers
- Perform basic network and operating system administration, configuration, and system security
- Configure and troubleshoot access to resources, hardware devices and drivers, storage use, and network connections
- Plan network protocols and compatibility
- Apply web technology concepts and tools to design and maintain a professional web site
- Integrate productivity tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, into web content
- Analyze Internet security issues and apply them to web design problems
- Analyze, design, and develop a computer information system in a real-world scenario
- Communicate effectively and professionally in the information technology environment
For more information about the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. degree program or certificates, call 301-322-0752 or email CIS@pgcc.edu.
Degrees & Certificates:Computer Information Systems Code 530
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
| Program Concentration 14 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
|
Choose one of the following:
CIS 113 Introduction to C
or
CIS 103 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
|
4
|
| CIS 284 Systems Analysis |
4
|
| (Note: It is recommended that students take CIS 284 after completing most of their program requirements) |
Program Requirements 25 Credits
At least 25 credits from a combination of CIS, ENT, ART (computer graphics) courses, selected MGT and ACC courses. Course suggestions, based on the student’s specific interests, follow this degree listing.
The approved courses are:
All CIS courses not already listed in Program Concentration Requirements
ENT 180 (formerly ENT 274), ENT 184, ENT 188, ENT 189, ENT 194, ENT 195, ENT 196, ENT 197, ENT 219, ENT 283, ENT 284, ENT 286
ART 157, ART 162, ART 262, ART 265, ART 266, ART 267
MGT 101, MGT 165, ACC 101
(Note: At least 8 of the 25 credits of program requirements must be in 200-level CIS courses—exclusive of CIS 291, 292, and 293.)
All course prerequisites MUST be met with a grade of C or higher before enrolling in the next course.
| Required General Education Courses 23-26 Credits |
| English Composition I and II* |
6
|
| Humanities* |
3
|
| SPH 101 |
|
| Mathematics* |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
|
| Science* |
3-4
|
| Social Sciences* |
3
|
| Cultural Diversity* |
3
|
| Keyboarding (optional) |
0-1
|
| CIS 125 |
|
| Health/Physical Education |
2-3
|
| Any HLE or at least 2 credits of PED |
|
Minimum Required for A.A.S. Degree 62 Credits
Suggestions for selecting courses to meet the Program Requirements of the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. degree, based on specific areas of interest:
The following course groupings are appropriate for students wishing to concentrate in a particular area of computer information systems. Students are free to combine courses in any way that satisfies the program requirements outlined above. Students may also take coursework directed to a particular specialty area by beginning with any of the certificates listed in the next section. All coursework taken toward a certificate may be counted toward the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. Degree. As an example, a student interested in Computer Networks may initially elect to follow the certificate program for Network Administration, and then continue on to the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. degree by choosing additional courses from the Networking, Operating Systems, Computer Security section and/or the Cisco Router Technology section listed below. These additional courses, along with CIS courses already taken for the certificate, would count as part of the 25 credits of Program Requirements to be applied to the Associate’s Degree.
Cisco Router Technology
ENT 194 Router Technology I
ENT 195 Router Technology II
ENT 196 Router Technology III
ENT 197 Router Technology IV
Computer Graphics
ART 151 Basic Design
ART 157 Introduction to Computer Graphics
ART 162 Publication Design Using Computers
ART 262 Design and Illustration on Computers
ART 265 Animation and Multimedia
ART 266 Digital Imaging
ART 267 Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics
Computer Programming Languages
CIS 103 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
CIS 203 Advanced Programming in Visual Basic.NET
CIS 113 Introduction to C
CIS 213 Advanced Programming: C
CIS 120 Introduction to Java
CIS 220 Advanced Programming in Java
Database Management Systems
CIS 115 Introduction to Database Management Systems
CIS 208 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
CIS 218 Data Modeling and Database Design
Networking, Operating Systems, Computer Security
CIS 140 Introduction to Local Area Networks
CIS 162 Computer Security, Security
CIS 163 Securing the Network Infrastructure
CIS 166 Network Defense and Countermeasures
CIS 269 Information Security Capstone
CIS 170 Understanding Operating Systems
ENT 189 Network Hardware
ENT 219 Wireless LANs
CIS 230 Windows 2003 (XP) Professional
CIS 231 Windows 2003 Server Administration
CIS 232 Network Infrastructure Implementation
CIS 233 Directory Services Infrastructure Implementation
CIS 235 Designing Directory Services Infrastructure
CIS 236 Designing Network Security
CIS 237 Designing Network Infrastructure
CIS 241 Novell Network Administration
CIS 242 Novell Network Installation and Management
CIS 272 UNIX Operating System
CIS 276 UNIX System Administration
Technical Support
MGT 165 Customer Service
ENT 184 Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware
ENT 284 Computer Repair
CIS 137 Introduction to Help Desk Tools and Procedures
CIS 207 Troubleshooting the Microcomputer Environment
Web Technology
CIS 180 Internet and Web Technology
CIS 185 Web Site Design and Implementation
CIS 186 Advanced Web Development
CIS 224 Web Server Implementation and Administration
Word Processing
CIS 125 Operating the Keyboard
CIS 129 Beginning Microsoft Word
CIS 139 Intermediate Microsoft Word
CIS 239 Letter and Memo Mastery
Other CIS Courses
CIS 104 Human Computer Interface Design
CIS 121 Computer Science I
CIS 122 Computer Science II
CIS 161 Software Quality Assurance
CIS 291, 292, 293 Cooperative Education
Computer Graphics Code 525
Certificate
Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems degree.
| Program Concentration 24 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
| CIS 185 Web Site Design and Implementation |
3
|
| ART 151 Basic Design |
3
|
| ART 157 Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3
|
| ART 162 Publication Design Using Computers |
3
|
| ART 265 Animation and Multimedia |
3
|
| ART 266 Digital Imaging |
3
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate 30 Credits
Computer Programming Code 513
Certificate
Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems degree.
| Program Concentration 26 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
| CIS 113 Introduction to C |
4
|
| CIS 213 Advanced Programming: C |
4
|
| Choose three of the following courses: |
|
| CIS 115 Introduction to Database Management Systems |
4
|
| CIS 208 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL |
4
|
| CIS 103 Introduction to VisualBasic.NET |
4
|
| CIS 120 Introduction to Java |
4
|
| CIS 272 UNIX Operating System |
4
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate 32 Credits
Database Systems Code 526
Certificate
Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems degree.
|
Program Concentration 26 Credits
|
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
| CIS 113 Introduction to C |
4
|
| CIS 213 Advanced Programming: C |
4
|
| CIS 115 Introduction to Database Management Systems |
4
|
| CIS 208 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL |
4
|
| CIS 218 Data Modeling and Database Design |
4
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate 32 Credits
Network Administration Code 520
Certificate
Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems degree.
| Program Concentration 24 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
| CIS 140 Introduction to Local Area Networks |
3
|
|
Choose one of the following:
CIS 170 Understanding Operating Systems
ENT 189 Network Hardware
CIS 162 Computer Security, Security
|
3
|
| CIS 230 Windows 2003 (XP) Professional |
3
|
| CIS 231 Windows 2003 Server Administration |
3
|
| CIS 241 Novell Network Administration |
3
|
| CIS 242 Novell Network Installation and Management |
3
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate: 30 Credits
Systems Administrator Code 524
Certificate
This certificate program includes courses to prepare students for Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems Degree which may include additional courses for preparation for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.
| Program Concentration 24 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
| CIS 140 Introduction to Local Area Networks |
3
|
| CIS 170 Understanding Operating Systems |
3
|
| CIS 230 Windows 2003 (XP) Professional |
3
|
| CIS 231 Windows 2003 Server Administration |
3
|
| CIS 232 Network Infrastructure Implementation |
3
|
| CIS 233 Directory Services Infrastructure Implementation |
3
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate 30 Credits
Technical Support Specialist Code 523
Certificate
This certificate program includes courses to prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, as well as A certification. Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems degree.
| Program Concentration 25-26 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
|
Choose one of the following:
CIS 113 Introduction to C
or
CIS 103 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
|
4
|
Choose one of the following:
CIS 115 Introduction to Database Management Systems
or
MGT 165 Customer Service |
3-4
|
| CIS 170 Understanding Operating Systems |
3
|
| ENT 184 Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware |
2
|
| ENT 284 Computer Repair |
4
|
| CIS 137 Introduction to Help Desk Tools and Procedures |
3
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate 31 Credits
Web Technology Code 522
Certificate
Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Computer Information Systems degree.
| Program Concentration 27 Credits |
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
|
| CIS 133 Integrated Software Applications |
3
|
|
Choose one of the following:
CIS 113 Introduction to C
or
CIS 103 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
|
4
|
| CIS 180 Internet and Web Technology |
3
|
| CIS 185 Web Site Design and Implementation |
3
|
| CIS 186 Advanced Web Development |
3
|
| CIS 120 Introduction to Java |
4
|
| CIS 272 UNIX Operating System |
4
|
| Required General Education Courses 6 Credits |
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3
|
| MAT 112 or higher |
3
|
Total Required for Certificate 33 Credits