Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 45 - 58
Term 1
20 - 21 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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MATH-18 or MATH-17 (Select One) | 4 | ||
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CSCI-20: Programming & Algorithms I | 3 | If a student has no programming experience, it is recommended that they take CSCI-4 before taking CSCI-20. | |
Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the discipline of computer science, with a focus on the design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems using a high-level programming language. Topics include fundamental programming constructs, problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, declaration models, and an overview of procedural and object-oriented programming languages. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug algorithms using pseudocode and a high-level programming language. (C-ID COMP 122). |
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CSCI-49: PCs and Peripherals/A+ | 4 | ||
Unit(s): 4.00
This is an introductory course in computer hardware, operating systems and connectivity. The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams. Students will learn and demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals. They will configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based virtualization as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software. Students will develop skills to support basic IT infrastructure and networking, troubleshoot and problem-solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting. They will configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices. |
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CSCI-23: Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | ||
Unit(s): 3.00
The course presents a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf packages. |
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English Composition | 3 - 4 | ||
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Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Notes:
This is considered a transfer major. The requirements reflect the Computer Information Systems major prerequisites at CSU Chico.
Term 2
7 - 8 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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ACCT-2: Financial Accounting | 4 | Strongly recommended but not required | |
Unit(s): 4.00
This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. (C-ID ACCT 110) |
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Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider CSCI-31, a prerequisite for the CIS major at CSUC or consider taking General Education for CSU transfer, especially A1: www.assist.org | ||
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Term 3
7.5 - 8.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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CSCI-21: Programming & Algorithms II | 3 | ||
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 This is a software engineering course, focused on the application of software engineering techniques for the design and development of large programs. Topics include data abstraction, data structures and associated algorithms, recursion, declaration models, and garbage collection. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug programs using an object-oriented language. (C-ID COMP 132). |
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MATH-13: Survey of Calculus | 4 | ||
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 or Equivalent Presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied. (C-ID MATH 140). |
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Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | The department recommends ACCT-4 (has a prerequisite of ACCT-2). This is a prerequisite for the CIS major at CSUC. | ||
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Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider CSCI-31, a prerequisite for the CIS major at CSUC or consider taking General Education for CSU transfer www.assist.org | ||
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Term 4
10.5 - 20.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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CSCI-22: Discrete Structures | 3 | CSUC allows CSCI-22 to count for Area A3 General Education. | |
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 and MATH 26 or MATH 13 This course is an introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science, with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include functions, relations and sets, basic logic, proof techniques, basics of counting, graphs and trees, and discrete probability. (C-ID COMP 152). |
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ECON-4: Princ of Microeconomics | 3 | ||
Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 116 or Equivalent This is an introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers. Topics include scarcity, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. (C-ID ECON 201). |
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Area A Choice (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Not necessary if satisfied by Area B, C, or F choice | |
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Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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