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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The goal of the CIS program is to provide students with the technical skills and systems perspective necessary for entry-level positions in the computer and information industry or for transfer to a four-year degree program at state colleges and universities.

BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Designed to provide a good foundation for students who are interested in developing computer applications. Students may choose courses in a number of areas to develop a general understanding of the field or they may choose to study a particular specialization or two in greater depth. In today’s dynamic and changing technological environment, continuous professional upgrading is a requirement.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Core Curriculum
Required Courses
Course    
Units
Financial Accounting
ACCT
A101
(4)
Intro to Info Sys & Prog
CIS
A111
(3)
Intro to C# .NET Programming*
CS
A140
(Or)
Intro to VB .NET Programming*
CS
A142
(Or)
(4)
Pascal Programming*
CS
A115
(Or)
Java Programming 1*
CS
A170
Finite Math
MATH
A154
(Or)
Calculus 1
MATH
A180
(Or)    

 (4)

Honors Calculus 1
MATH
A180H
(Or)
Calculus for BMSS
MATH
A157
 
Total:
(15)
Courses marked by asterisk (*) may not be used to satisfy both the core requirement and the specialization requirement.
Students must complete the core curriculum plus 18 units from the following list of specialized application development courses. All courses do not need to be taken from the same area of specialization.
Introductory Programming
Course
   
Units
Pascal Programming*
CS
A115
(4)
Intro to C# .NET Programming*
CS
A140
(4)
Intro to VB .NET Programming*
CS
A142
(4)
Java Programming 1*
CS
A170
(4)
Technical Programming
Course
Units
Computer Architecture
CS
A116
(4)
C++ Programming 1
CS
A150
(4)
Windows .NET Programming
CS
A152
(4)
Data Structures
CS
A200
(4)
C++ Programming 2
CS
A250
(4)
Web Development
Course
Units
Intro to the Internet
CIS
A122
(1.5)
Intro to Web Page Design
CIS
A123
(2)
Intro to E-Commerce
CIS/BUS
A126
(2)
Intro to Dreamweaver MX
CIS
A128
(2)
Bus Multimedia/Graphics
CIS
A132
(2)
JavaScript Programming
CIS
A171
(2)
Adv Web Page Design
CIS
A223
(3)
ASP .NET Programming
CIS
A224
(4)
ColdFusion Programming
CIS
A225
(3)
Applied E-Commerce
CIS
A226
(4)
Java Programming 2
CS
A272
(4)
Networking Environment
Course    
Units
Intro to UNIX
CIS
A106
(4)
MS Windows
CIS/BUS
A107
(1)
PC Concepts A+Cert Prep
CIS
A110
(4)
SQL Server Administration
CIS
A176
(4)
SQL Server Design & Implementation
CIS
A177
(4)
Network & Comm Technologies
CIS
A191
(4)
Network Systems Admin
CIS
A192
(4)
Network Infrastructure Admin
CIS
A193
(3)
Network Directory Services Admin
CIS
A194
(3)
Network Security Design
CIS
A196
(4)
Database
Course    
Units
Intro to Database Concepts
CIS
A182
(4)
Oracle SQL Programming
CIS
A183
(4)
Oracle PL/SQL Programming
CIS
A184
(3)
Oracle Forms & Reports Developer
CIS
A185
(4)
Oracle Database Admin I
CIS
A187
(3)
Oracle Database Admin II
CIS
A188
(2)
Oracle Database Perform Tuning 

 CIS

A189

(2)

(18)
  Total:
(33)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
 
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
This certificate is designed to provide the student with comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of modern computer programming. Based on the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery, the Computer Programming Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers, or, to transfer to a Computer Science program at a four-year university.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Required Courses
Computer Science Courses    
Units
Computer Architecture
CS
A116
(4)
C++ Programming 1
CS
A150
(4)
Java Programming I
CS
A170
(4)
Data Structures
CS
A200
(4)
Software Engineering
CS
A220
(4)
C++ Programming 2
CS
A250
(4)
Theories of Computation
CS
A265
(1)
 
Total:
(25)
Mathematic Courses
Introduction to Statistics
MATH
A160(H)
(3)
   (or Honors Intro to Statistics)
Calculus 1 (or Honors Calculus 1)
MATH
A180(H)
(And)
(8)
Calculus 2 (or Honors Calculus 2)
MATH
A185(H)
(Or)
Honors Calculus 1 and 2
MATH
A182(H)
(5)
Discrete Mathematics
MATH
A230
(5)
Applied Linear Algebra
MATH
A235
(3)
(Or)
Intro to Linear Algebra &
   Differential Equations
MATH
A285
(4)
(Or)
Honors Intro to Linear Algebra &
   Differential Equations
MATH
A285H
(5)
  Subtotal:
(16-21)
    Total:
(41-46)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
       
COLLEGE TRANSFER
This option provides the student with the necessary lower division transfer courses for some business oriented majors. Students are advised to check course transferability with the school to which they intend to transfer prior to enrolling in CIS courses.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Required Courses
Course    
Units
Financial Accounting
ACCT
A101
(4)
Managerial Accounting
ACCT
A102
(4)
Business Law
BUS
A110
(3)
Intro to Info Sys & Prog
CIS
A111
(3)
PASCAL Programming
CS
A115
(Or)    

(4) 

Java Programming 1
CS
A170
Intro to C# .NET Programming
CS
A140
(Or)
(4)
Intro to VB .NET Programming
CS
A142
Macroeconomics
ECON
A180
(3)
Microeconomics
ECON
A185
(3)
Calculus for BMSS
MATH
A157
(Or)
(4)
Calculus 1
MATH
A180
  Total:
(32)
This program will meet major requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree but has not been articulated with any particular four-year institution. Students should not expect that they will necessarily meet the lower division requirements at specific colleges or universities. Students should consult the Transfer Information section of this catalog for specific transfer information.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.


CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGIES

Completion of this certificate will enable students to aquire the skill needed by professionals in information and communication technologies to support the converged network that carries voice, data, image and video traffic. This career is an emerging IT-related career that sees high demand and growth.

 CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION

 Required Courses

 Course              Units
PC Concepts: A+ Certification Prep CIS A110 (4)
Networking Essentials CIS A197 (4)
Routing and Router Configurations CIS A198 (3)
Convergence Technologies CIS A260 (3)
Select one (1) course from the following:
Fundamentals of Wireless Networking CIS A261 (3)
Fundamentals of Voice over IP CIS A262 (3)
Home Technology Integration CIS A263 (3)
Total: (17)
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Certificates of Specialization
C ++ Programming
Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to apply for entry-level positions in C++ programming. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course    
Units
C++ Programming 1
CS
A150
(4)
Data Structures
CS
A200
(4)
C++ Programming 2
CS
A250
(4)
 
(12)
 
Database Administration Associate (Oracle)
Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to acquire the skills needed for database administration. In addition, this certificate provides preparation for students seeking Oracle’s Associate Level certification in Database Administration. A grade of “C” is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course
Units
Intro to Database Concepts
CIS
A182
(4)
Oracle SQL Programming
CIS
A183
(4)
Oracle Database Admin I
CIS
A187
(3)
 
Total:
(11)
       
Database Administration Professional (Oracle)
Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to acquire the skills needed for advanced database administration. In addition, this certificate provides preparation for students seeking Oracle’s Professional Level certification in Database Administration. A grade of “C” is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course    
Units
Intro to Database Concepts
CIS
A182
(4)
Oracle SQL Programming
CIS
A183
(4)
Oracle Database Admin I
CIS
A187
(3)
Oracle Database Admin II
CIS
A188
(2)
Oracle Database Performnc Tuning
CIS
A189
(2)
 
Total:
(15)
 
Database Developer Associate (Oracle)
Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to acquire the skills needed for database design and programming. In addition, this certificate will help prepare for the Oracle’s Associate Level certification in SQL and PL/SQL programming. A grade of “C” is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course
Units
Intro to Database Concepts
CIS
A182
(4)
Oracle SQL Programming
CIS
A183
(4)
Oracle PL/SQL Programming
CIS
A184
(3)
 
Total:
(11)
 
Database Developer Professional (Oracle)
Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to acquire the skills needed for developing forms and reports using the Oracle database environment. In addition, this certificate will help prepare for the Oracle’s Professional Level certification in Forms and/or Reports. A grade of “C” is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course
Units
Intro to Database Concepts
CIS
A182
(4)
Oracle SQL Programming
CIS
A183
(4)
Oracle PL/SQL Programming
CIS
A184
(3)
Oracle Forms & Reports Developer
CIS
A185
(4)
    Total:
(15)
       
Network Administration and Operations
Completion of this certificate will enable students to acquire the skills needed in the areas of technical operations and network management. In addition, this certificate provides preparation for students seeking industry-standard certification from CompTIA and Microsoft. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course    
Units
PC Concepts: A+Cert Prep
CIS
A110
(4)
Network & Comm Technologies
CIS
A191
(4)
Network Systems Admin
CIS
A192
(4)
Select one (1) course from the following:
SQL Server Administration
CIS
A176
(4)
SQL Server Design & Implementation
CIS
A177
(4)
Network Infrastructure Admin
CIS
A193
(3)
Network Directory Services Admin
CIS
A194
(3)
Network Security Design
CIS
A196
(4)
 
Total:
(15-16)
 
Office Applications
Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to apply for office personnel positions using Microsoft Office applications. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course
Units
MS Windows
CIS
A107
(1)
Microsoft Word 1
CIS
A131
(2)
PowerPoint
CIS/BUS
A133
(1)
Excel 1
CIS/BUS
A134
(2)
Intro to Microsoft Access
CIS
A135
(2)
Microsoft Outlook
CIS
A137
(1)
 
Total:
(9)
 
Web Design

Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to apply for entry-level positions in designing for the World Wide Web. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.

Complete five (5) courses from this list.

Required Courses
Course    
Units
Intro to the Internet
CIS
A122
(1.5)
Intro to Web Page Design
CIS
A123
(2)
Intro to E-Commerce
CIS/BUS
A126
(2)
Intro to Dreamweaver MX
CIS
A128
(2)
Bus Multimedia/Graphics
CIS
A132
(2)
JavaScript Programming
CIS
A171
(2)
Adv Web Page Design
CIS
A223
(3)
 
(9.5-11)
       
Web Server Development

Completion of this certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, will enable students to apply for entry-level positions creating server-side programs and developing dynamic web sites. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.

Students may choose one of three options for the Web Server Development certificate: Java, .NET Application Development, or ColdFusion.

Required Courses

Java
Course    
Units
Java Programming 1
CS
A170
(4)
Java Programming 2
CS
A272
(4)
Applied E-Commerce
CIS
A226
(4)
 
Total:
(12)
 
.NET Application Development
The .NET Application Development certificate is for those building Windows and web applications using the Microsoft .NET platform. Completion of the courses in this certificate provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.
Required Courses
Course
Units
Intro to C# .NET Programming
CS
A140
(Or)
(4)
Intro to VB .NET Programming
CS
A142
Windows .NET Programming
CS
A152
(4)
ASP .NET Programming
CIS
A224
(4)
.NET XML Web Services
CS
A252
(4)
    Total:
(16)
       
ColdFusion/Dreamweaver
The Cold Fusion / Dreamweaver certificate provides students the skills to build E-Commerce web applications using Macromedia's Dreamweaver Web Development and Cold Fusion Web Application environments.  A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses.  All courses must be completed at Orange Coast College.

Required Courses

Course    
Units
Intro to Dreamweaver MX
CIS
A128
(2)
ColdFusion Programming
CIS
A225
(3)
Applied E-Commerce
CIS
A226
(4)
 
Total:
(9)
 
 
 
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