Computer Information Systems

This degree or certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the IT workforce as entry-level Programmers, entry-level Database Programmers, Application Analysts, Programmer Analysts, Business Analysts, System Analysts, PC Support Specialists, Technical Support, User Support Specialists and etc. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through performance in laboratory exercises and objective examinations. The student will analyze simple business or technical problems relevant to programming, and prepare solutions to them; implement a program in either C/C++ or Java, using objects; and demonstrate an understanding of the operations and processes of a computer relevant to programming. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will analyze simple business or technical problems relevant to programming, and prepare solutions to them; implement a program in either C/C++ or Java, using objects; and demonstrate an understanding of the operations and processes of a computer relevant to programming.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ENGL 101 ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equivalent or placement test scores	BUSAD 106 or ENGL 101	Written Business Communication Freshman English	3 or 3
	CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
	CS/IS 112	Introduction to Programming Using JAVA	3
CS/IS 112	CS/IS 151 or CS/IS 135	Python Programming Programming in C/C++	3 or 3
	CS/IS 172	Unix/Linux Operating System	4
	CS/IS 190	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
	CS/IS 260	Introduction to Web Site Development	3
	Additional Courses: Select 8 units from the following courses
	BUSAD 110	Human Relations in Business	3
CS/IS 112	CS/IS 130	Introduction to Algorithms	3
CS/IS 112	CS/IS 135	Programming in C/C++	3
CS/IS 135	CS/IS 137	C++ Advanced Topics	4
CS/IS 112	CS/IS 139	JAVA	3
	CS/IS 261	Web Development with PHP and MySQL	3
	CS/IS 262	Javascript and Jquery	3
	CS/IS 174	Unix/Linux Systems Administration	4
	CS/IS 193	Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking	3
	CS/IS 234	Introduction to Database and SQL	3
	CS/IS 50	Computer Science/Information Systems Internship	3
	ENTRE 101	Create Your Own Business	2
	ENTRE 102	Grow Your Own Business	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		32

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2019	GCC Catalog 2019-2020
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.