Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 51 - 63
Term 1
16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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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. The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of personal computing devices, including terminology, safety, assembly, operating system installation, configuration, optimization, security, and industry best practices. |
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CSCI-23: Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | ||
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 2 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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ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | English recommended placement varies. | |
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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Butte Local Area F - 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
16 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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MATH-18: Intro to Statistics | 3 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. | |
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. (C-ID MATH 110). |
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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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Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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ACCT-2: Financial Accounting | 4 | ||
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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Elective | 3 | 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
8.5 - 9.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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MATH-13: Survey of Calculus | 4 | ||
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 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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Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Elective | 4 | 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 | 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 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 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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Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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Multicultural Breadth Competency or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Could have been taken by coursework for Area C, F or B. | |
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Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Elective | Consider CSU General Education www.assist.org or other prerequisites for the similar majors at transfer destinations. | ||
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