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| Computer Information Systems | |||
| Associate in Applied Science | |||
| The Computer Information Systems program consists of a broad spectrum of courses in the information systems and information technology fields. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will receive an Associate in Applied Science and be ready for immediate employment. Core courses give the student a strong foundation in computer programming, networking, database systems, productivity software, system security, Web development, and systems analysis. Students can then choosed from a variety of courses in order to specialize in an area of their choice, such as Web development, or prepare for transfer to a Bachelors degree in CIS or business. Students seeking immmediate employment will find opportunities in a variety of organizations as Visual Basic programmers, computer operators, database specialists, IT support or Web developers. The program may take more than two years to complete depending on a student's academic background. Preparatory courses are offered for students not meeting entry requirements for the regular Computer Information Systems program. Courses taken to meet prerequisite requirements will not count as credit towards the Computer Information Sytems degree. Transfer to four year schools to pursue a bachelor of science program in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or Business Management is available. Students planning to transfer should seek the advice of the department chairperson. Students can attend full-time or part-time, both day and evening. Every form of business, government, and school uses computers and business information systems to process the data they need. If you enjoy computers, the Computer Information Systems program will allow you to apply your knowledge and interests to solving business and administrative problems with the tools of the future. If you think logically, if you like to organize and analyze information, if you pay close attention to detail and accuracy, and enjoy helping people solve problems, then you have the qualities that ensure success in Computer Information Systems. Upon graduation you will find yourself ready for an exciting career in our information society. |
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| COURSES | |||
| FIRST YEAR | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS/SEMESTER | |
| Fall Semester | Class | Lab | Total |
| CST 113 Intro. to C# | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CST 117 Language Independent Design Tools | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CST 119 Computer Concepts and Applications | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG 110 College Writing I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 117 Finite Math | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Soc Sci Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | 4 | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | Class | Lab | Total |
| CST Elective (List A) | 3-4 | 0 | 3-4 |
| CST 208 Intro to Networking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CST 158 Spreadsheets - Financial Applications | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CST 131 Web Development Langauges | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PHS Elective | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 13-17 | 7-9 | 16-17 | |
| SECOND YEAR | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS/SEMESTER | |
| Fall Semester | Class | Lab | Total |
| CST General Security Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CST 216 Visual Basic.net | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CST 213 Database Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CST 231 or CST Elective (List A or List B) | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| SPK 110 Effective Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Soc Sci Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | 5 | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Class | Lab | Total |
| wCST 200 Systems Analysis & Design | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CST 210 Business Security | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CST 226 Advanced Visual Basic.net or an Elective from List A or List B | 2 | 2 | 3-4 |
| CST or MAT Elective | 2-4 | 0-2 | 3-4 |
| Elective from List A or List B | |||
| or ENG
220 Comm. about Ideas and Values or ENG 150 Technical Writing |
3 | 0 | 3 |
| 12-14 | 7-9 | 16-17 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: 66-68 | |||
| LIST A | |||
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| CST COURSES | |||
| CST 120 | Java (3) | ||
| CST 124 | CGI Programming (3) | ||
| CST 133 | Struct. Prog. In C++ (3) | ||
| CST 140 | Computer Maint. (3) | ||
| CST 170 | Digital Logic (3) | ||
| OTHER COURSES | |||
| BUS 111 | Financial Account ing (4) | ||
| BUS 118 | Business Law I (3) | ||
| BIT 182 | Effective Web Pages (3) | ||
| MAT 124 | Statistics (3) | ||
| MAT 146 | Intro. To Calculus (3) | ||
| LIST B | |||
| CST COURSES | |||
| CST 226 | Adv. Visual Basic.NET (3) | ||
| CST 231 | Web Dev. Packages (3) | ||
| CST 209 | Adv. Networking (3) | ||
| CST 233 | Active Server Pages (3) | ||
| BUS COURSES | |||
| BUS 190 | Marketing & WWW (3) | ||
| BUS 210 | Managerial. Accounting (4) | ||
| NOTES: | |||
| w - Writing Emphasis Course | |||
| On-Line Course Recommendations: | |||
| It is reccommended that all students taking on-line WebCT or SLN courses should have high-speed Internet connections. The softwared used by on-line students may come bundled with the course textbook, and /or be available on-line. some on-line courses will require a student to purchase the software necessary to complete the course. |
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| Computer Recommendations: | |||
| A student seeking a career in the computer programming profession should have a home computer with an internet connection. Students will have to use computers to write programs, analyze problems, make presentations, and write reports. Many assignments cannot be completed without computers. While the College provides access to computers, it is not possible to provide enough machines or convenient times for everyone. Students are strongly urged to purchase Windows-capable systems with speeds of at least 1.5 GHz, with 256 Meg of RAM, and a 20 Gig hard drive. The CST department currently uses Microsoft Visual C++.NET as its main developement environment. | |||
| After BCC… then what? | |||
| Graduates are prepared to work in a business environment where a knowledge of computer programming and application software is necessary. These positions may include computer operator, junior programmer, application developer, database specialist, and information processing or computer inventory control. Graduates work for companies like Columbian Mutual Life Insurance, Raymond Corporation, The At-A-Glance Group, and Universal Instruments. Or, you may decide to pursue further education. The Computer Information Systems graduate can transfer to a bachelor of computer information systems program or, with additional calculus and business courses at Broome Community College, into a four-year business management program. |
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| Contact Information | |||
| Program Supervisor Chris H. Pappas Applied Technology Building, Room 011 (607)778-5022 pappas_c@sunybroome.edu |
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