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Computer Science
Even though the following certificates are titled as CIS certificates, many of the courses are actually CS courses.
  • Computer Information Systems /Computer Science
    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
    101
    (4)
    Intro to Info Sys & Prog
    C S
    111
    (4)
    Intro to C# .NET Programming*
    C S
    140
    (Or)
    Intro to VB .NET Programming*
    C S
    142
    (Or)
    Pascal Programming*
    C S
    115
    (Or)
    Java Programming 1*
    C S
    170
    Finite Math
    Math
    154
    (Or)
    Calculus 1
    Math
    180
    (Or)
    Honors Calculus 1
    Math
    180H
    (Or)
    Calculus for BMSS
    Math
    157
    Subtotal:
    (16)
    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*
    C S
    115
    (4)
    Intro to C# .NET Programming*
    C S
    140
    (4)
    Intro to VB .NET Programming*
    C S
    142
    (4)
    Java Programming 1*
    C S
    170
    (4)
    Technical Programming
    Course
    Units
    Computer Architecture
    C S
    116
    (4)
    C++ Programming 1
    C S
    150
    (4)
    Windows .NET Programming
    C S
    152
    (4)
    C++ Programming 2
    C S
    250
    (4)
    Data Structures
    C S
    200
    (4)
    Web Development
    Course
    Units
    Intro to the Internet
    CIS
    122
    (1.5)
    Intro to Web Page Design
    CIS
    123
    (2)
    Intro to E-Commerce
    CIS/Bus
    126
    (2)
    Intro to Dreamweaver MX
    CIS
    128
    (2)
    Bus Multimedia/Graphics
    CIS
    132
    (2)
    JavaScript Programming
    CIS
    171
    (2)
    Adv Web Page Design
    CIS
    223
    (3)
    ASP .NET Programming
    CIS
    224
    (4)
    ColdFusion Programming
    CIS
    225
    (3)
    Applied E-Commerce
    CIS
    226
    (4)
    Java Programming 2
    C S
    272
    (4)
    Networking Environment
    Course
    Units
    Intro to Unix
    CIS
    106
    (4)
    MS Windows
    CIS/Bus
    107
    (1)
    PC Concepts A+Cert Prep
    CIS
    110
    (4)
    SQL Server Admin & Design
    CIS
    176
    (4)
    SQL Server Design & Implementation
    CIS
    177
    (4)
    Network & Comm Technologies
    CIS
    191
    (4)
    Network Systems Admin
    CIS
    192
    (4)
    Network Infrastructure Admin
    CIS
    193
    (3)
    Network Directory Services Admin
    CIS
    194
    (3)
    Network Security Design
    CIS
    196
    (4)
    Database
    Course
    Units
    Intro to Database Concepts
    CIS
    182
    (4)
    Oracle SQL Programming
    CIS
    183
    (4)
    Oracle PL/SQL Programming
    CIS
    184
    (3)
    Oracle Forms & Reports Developer
    CIS
    185
    (4)
    Oracle Database Admin I
    CIS
    187
    (3)
    Oracle Database Admin II
    CIS
    188
    (2)
    (18)
    Total:
    (34)
    ASSOCIATE DEGREE
    Complete Certificate of Achievement and 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
    C S
    116
    (4)
    C++ Programming 1
    C S
    150
    (4)
    Java Programming I
    C S
    170
    (4)
    Data Structures
    C S
    200
    (4)
    C++ Programming 2
    C S
    250
    (4)
    Software Engineering
    C S
    220
    (4)
    Theories of Computation
    C S
    265
    (1)
    Total:
    (25)
    Mathematic Courses
    Introduction to Statistics
    Math
    160(H)
    (3)
    (or Honors Intro to Statistics)
    Calculus 1 (or Honors Calculus 1)
    Math
    180(H)
    (And)
    Calculus 2 (or Honors Calculus 2)
    Math
    185(H)
    (Or)
    Honors Calculus 1 and 2
    Math
    182(H)
    (5)
    Discrete Mathematics
    Math
    230
    (5)
    Applied Linear Algebra
    Math
    235
    (3)
    (Or)
    Intro to Linear Algebra &
    Differential Equations
    Math
    285
    (4)
    (Or)
    Honors Intro to Linear Algebra &
    Differential Equations
    Math
    285H
    (5)
    Subtotal:
    (16-21)
    Total:
    (41-46)
    ASSOCIATE DEGREE
    Complete Certificate of Achievement and Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
    FOUR–YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFER
    This option provides the student with the necessary lower division transfer courses for most 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
    101
    (4)
    Managerial Accounting
    Acct
    102
    (4)
    Business Law
    Bus
    110
    (3)
    Intro to Info Sys & Prog
    C S
    111
    (4)
    PASCAL Programming
    C S
    115
    (Or)
    Java Programming 1
    C S
    170
    Intro to C# .NET Programming
    C S
    140
    (Or)
    Intro to VB .NET Programming
    C S
    142
    Macroeconomics
    Econ
    180
    (3)
    Microeconomics
    Econ
    185
    (3)
    Calculus for BMSS
    Math
    157
    (Or)
    Calculus 1
    Math
    180
    Total:
    (33)
    This program will meet major requirements for the Associate in Arts 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 Certificate of Achievement and Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
    COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
    Certificates of Completion
    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
    C S
    150
    (4)
    C++ Programming 2
    C S
    250
    (4)
    Data Structures
    C S
    200
    (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
    182
    (4)
    Oracle SQL Programming
    CIS
    183
    (4)
    Oracle Database Admin I
    CIS
    187
    (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
    182
    (4)
    Oracle SQL Programming
    CIS
    183
    (4)
    Oracle Database Admin I
    CIS
    187
    (3)
    Oracle Database Admin II
    CIS
    188
    (2)
    Oracle Database Performnc Tuning
    CIS
    189
    (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
    182
    (4)
    Oracle SQL Programming
    CIS
    183
    (4)
    Oracle PL/SQL Programming
    CIS
    184
    (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
    182
    (4)
    Oracle SQL Programming
    CIS
    183
    (4)
    Oracle PL/SQL Programming
    CIS
    184
    (3)
    Oracle Forms & Reports Developer
    CIS
    185
    (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
    110
    (4)
    Network & Comm Technologies
    CIS
    191
    (4)
    Network Systems Admin
    CIS
    192
    (4)
    Select one (1) course from the following:
    Network Infrastructure Admin
    CIS
    193
    (3)
    Network Directory Services Admin
    CIS
    194
    (3)
    Network Security Design
    CIS
    196
    (4)
    SQL Server Admin & Design
    CIS
    176
    (4)
    SQL Server Design & Implementation
    CIS
    177
    (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
    107
    (1)
    Microsoft Word 1
    CIS
    131
    (2)
    PowerPoint
    CIS/Bus
    133
    (1)
    Excel 1
    CIS/Bus
    134
    (2)
    Intro to Microsoft Access
    CIS
    135
    (2)
    Microsoft Outlook
    CIS
    137
    (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
    122
    (1.5)
    Intro to Web Page Design
    CIS
    123
    (2)
    Intro to E-Commerce
    CIS/Bus
    126
    (2)
    Intro to Dreamweaver MX
    CIS
    128
    (2)
    Bus Multimedia/Graphics
    CIS
    132
    (2)
    JavaScript Programming
    CIS
    171
    (2)
    Adv Web Page Design
    CIS
    223
    (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
    C S
    170
    (4)
    Java Programming 2
    C S
    272
    (4)
    Applied E-Commerce
    CIS
    226
    (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
    C S
    140
    (Or)
    (4)
    Intro to VB .NET Programming
    C S
    142
    Windows .NET Programming
    C S
    152
    (4)
    ASP .NET Programming
    CIS
    224
    (4)
    .NET XML Web Services
    C S
    252
    (4)
    Total:
    (16)
    ColdFusion/Dreamweaver
    Course
    Units
    Intro to Dreamweaver MX
    CIS
    128
    (2)
    ColdFusion Programming
    CIS
    225
    (3)
    Applied E-Commerce
    CIS
    226
    (4)
    Total:
    (9)
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