Associate in Applied Science Degree : Microcomputers in Business

The technical curriculum trains students for various positions in the field of microcomputers. The student will take courses in business, computer information systems, and general education. The student may choose from six specialized study areas: C Programming, LAN Administration, NetPrep™ Network Management, Packages, Programming or Telecommunications. The student must select a minimum of 66 credit hours from these specialized study areas. Graduates of the program may find employment as microcomputer programmers, systems analysts, network technicians, and consultants.

Required Core Courses:
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
CIS 106 Computer Logic and Programming Technology 3
CIS 134 Personal Computer (DOS) 3
CIS 203 Systems Analysis and Design I 3
CIS 204 Advanced Systems Analysis and Design 3
Required General Education Courses:
ENG 101 Composition 3
ENG 102 Composition or
ENG 103 Technical and Report Writing or
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (1) 3
MTH 080 Intermediate Algebra 4
Natural Science, Social Science or Humanities electives (2) 6
Specialized Study Areas:
C Programming
Required:
CIS 122 Data Base for Micros 1
CIS 147 Windows 2
CIS 149 UNIX 3
CIS 152 Data Base Programming, Microcomputers 3
CIS 166 Introduction to Programming in C 4
CIS 176 Advanced C Programming 4
CIS 186 C Programming for Graphical User Interfaces 4
CIS 266 C++ and Object Oriented Software Development 4
Electives (3) 7
Social Science, Humanities or Natural Science elective (2) 3
LAN Administration
Required:
CIS 120 Introduction to Business Software Packages (3) or
CIS 122 Database for Micros (1) and
CIS 123 Spreadsheet Budgeting for Micros (1) and
CIS 125 Word Processing for Micros (1) 3
CIS 124 Advanced Spreadsheet for Micros 1
CIS 126 Graphics for Micros 1
CIS 131 Microcomputer Printers 1
CIS 146 Operating System-OS/2 (3) or
CIS 147 Windows (2) 2-3
CIS 149 Personal Computer UNIX or
CIS 171 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CIS 152 Data Base Programming, Microcomputers 3
CIS 170 Introduction to Data Communication 3
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Electives (4) 9
Social Science or Humanities elective (2) 3
NetPrep Network Technology
Required:
CIS 102

NetPrep™ Networking Fundamentals

3
CIS 107 NetPrep Local Area Networks 3
CIS 115 NetPrep Wide Area Networks 3
CIS 147 Windows 2
CIS 155 NetPrep TCP/IP 3
CIS 156 NetPrep The Internet 3
CIS 157 NetPrep Internetworking Devices and Concepts 3
CIS 158 NetPrep Protocol Analysis 3
CIS 159 NetPrep Network Analysis and Design 3
Electives (5) 6
Social Science or Humanities elective 3
Packages
Required:
ACC 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
CIS 120 Introduction to Business Software Packages (3) or
CIS 122 Database for Micros (1) and
CIS 123 Spreadsheet Budgeting for Micros (1) and
CIS 125 Word Processing for Micros (1) 3
CIS 124 Advanced Spreadsheet for Micros 1
CIS 126 Graphics for Micros 1
CIS 131 Microcomputer Printers 1
CIS 147 Windows 2
CIS 152 Data Base Programming, Microcomputers 3
CIS 170 Introduction to Data Communications 3
CIS 171 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CAS/CIS electives (6) 8
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
Social Science, Humanities or
Natural Science elective(2) 3
Programming
Required:
ACC 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
ACC 102 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
CIS 120 Introduction to Business Software Packages (3) or
CIS 122 Data Base for Micros (1) and
CIS 123 Spreadsheet Budgeting for Micros (1) and
CIS 125 Word Processing for Micros (1) 3
CIS 130 BASIC for Business or
CIS 166 Introduction to Programming in C 4
CIS 133 Personal Computer Programming - Assembler Language or
CIS 186 C Programming for Graphical User Interfaces or
CIS 266 C++ and Object Oriented Software Development 4
CIS 170 Introduction to Data Communications 3
CIS 171 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CIS 176 Advanced C Programming or
CIS 231 Advanced BASIC with Graphics 4
CIS elective (7) 1
ECO 200 Introduction to Economics or
ECO 211 Microeconomics (2) 3
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
Telecommunications
Required:
ACC 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
ACC 102 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
CIS 151 Introduction to Telecommunications 3
CIS 166 Introduction to Programming in C 4
CIS 170 Introduction to Data Communications 3
CIS 171 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CIS 172 Network Administration 3
ECO 200 Introduction to Economics or
ECO 211 Microeconomics 3
Elective (8) 3
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
MGT 104 Plane Trigonometry 3


  1. Students in Lan Administration specialization are required to choose from ENG 102 or ENG 103; ENG 103 is recommended. Students in Telecommunications specialization are required to choose from ENG 102 or SPE 101; ENG 102 is recommended.
  2. Students must take 9 credit hours in a minimum of two of these areas. For students specializing in Teleommunications, PHY 101, ECO 211 and ECO 212 are recommended.
  3. ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 119, CIS 126, CIS 127, CIS 130, CIS 131, CIS 133, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 148, CIS 160, CIS 161, CIS 168, CIS 170, CIS 171, CIS 178, CIS 196, CIS 231.
  4. ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 103, CIS 105, CIS 118, CIS 119, CIS 121, CIS 127, CIS 132, CIS 137, CIS 138, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 147, CIS 148, CIS 149, CIS 154, CIS 171, CIS 205, CIS 218, CIS 223, CIS 224.
  5. CIS electives: CIS 124, CIS 131, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 149, CIS 151, CIS 166, CIS 170, CIS 171, CIS 172, or up to 3 credit hours from CIS 120, CIS 122, CIS 123, CIS 125.
  6. CAS/CIS electives: CAS 110, CAS 120, CAS 130, CAS 140, CAS 150, CAS 210, CAS 220, CIS 104, CIS 105, CIS 118, CIS 119, CIS 121, CIS 127, CIS 129, CIS 130, CIS 132, CIS 133, CIS 138, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 48, CIS 149, CIS 154, CIS 205, CIS 223, CIS 224, CIS 231.
  7. CIS electives: CIS 104, CIS 105, CIS 117, CIS 124, CIS 126, CIS 131, CIS 141, CIS 147, CIS 168, CIS 196, CIS 280.
  8. CIS 105, CIS 120, CIS 132, CIS 147, CIS 149, CIS 152, CIS 176, CIS 186, CIS 196, MTH 165.