Associate of Applied Science

Computer Information Systems

The Computer Information Systems program provides students with knowledge and skills in the areas of computer programming languages, graphics in multimedia, database management and information systems.

Career opportunities exist both in and out of the Northland district communities. Graduates are needed by business, industry, government, public and private agencies and small business enterprises.

Associate of Applied Science • 64-65 Cr.

To complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems a student must complete the general education requirements (16-17 cr.), an area of specialization (27-30 cr.) and 18-21 credits of required electives. Basic keyboarding knowledge is required for successful completion of all CIS courses.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16-17 cr.

Communications • 6 cr.

• ENL 101 College Composition I
• ENL 109 Technical Writing

Mathematics • 3-4 cr.

• MAT 112 Algebra II: Intermediate • 3 cr.
• or
• MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra • 4 cr.

Discipline Studies • 7 cr.

Per the AAS Discipline Studies list.

Areas of Specialization

Graphics Design

Core Requirements • 30 cr.

• ART 103 Basic Design • 3 cr.
• ART 105 Beginning Drawing I • 3 cr.
• CIS 115 Introduction to Graphic Communiction Technology • 3 cr.
• CIS 116 Computer Photographic Imaging • 3 cr.
• CIS 117 Two-Dimensional Computer Design • 3 cr.
• CIS 230 Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
• CIS 257 Introduction to Multimedia • 3 cr.
• CIS 258 Computer Illustration • 3 cr.
• CIS 259 3-D Graphics Basics • 3 cr.
• CIS 298 Portfolio • 3 cr.

Computer Information Systems

Core Requirements • 27 cr.

• CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science • 3 cr.
• CIS 110 Fundamentals of Program Design and Development • 3 cr.
• CIS 120 Introduction to Databases • 3 cr.
• CIS 170 Operating Systems • 3 cr.
• CIS 230 Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
• CIS 280 Systems Analysis and Design • 3 cr.
• CTP 150 Computer Diagnosis and Repair I • 3 cr.
• ...plus any two of the following...
• CIS 200 BASIC Programming • 3 cr.
• CIS 217 JAVA Programming, Introductory • 3 cr.
• CIS 225 Programming in C Language • 3 cr.
• CIS 226 Programming in C++ • 3 cr.

Database Management

Core Requirements • 30 cr.

• BUS 201 Quantitative Methods • 3 cr.
• CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science • 3 cr.
• CIS 110 Fundamentals of Program Design and Development • 3 cr.
• CIS 120 Introduction to Databases • 3 cr.
• CIS 170 Operating Systems • 3 cr.
• CIS 198 Internship • 3 cr.
• CIS 230 Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
• CIS 240 Advanced Spreadsheets • 3 cr.
• CIS 245 Database Management and Concepts • 3 cr.
• CIS 280 Systems Analysis and Design • 3 cr.

Required Electives • 18-21 Cr.

In addition to the area of specialization core requirements student must complete 18-21 unduplicated credits from this list:

• AIS 100 Keyboarding • 1 cr.
• AIS 145 Microsoft Word for Windows • 3 cr.
• AIS 170 Written Business Communications • 3 cr.
• BUS 110 Small Business Management • 3 cr.
• BUS 112 Fundamentals of Bookkeeping for Business • 3 cr.
• or
• BUS 117 Principles of Accounting I - Financial • 3 cr.
• CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science • 3 cr.
• CIS 101 PC/MS DOS • 1 cr.
• CIS 103 Introduction to Windows • 1 cr.
• CIS 110 Fundamentals of Program Design and Development • 3 cr.
• CIS 120 Introduction to Databases • 3 cr.
• CIS 122 Introduction to Computer Presentation Graphics • 1 cr.
• CIS 161 Comprehensive Microsoft Windows • 3 cr.
• CIS 170 Operating Systems • 3 cr.
• CIS 183 Introduction to the Internet • 3 cr.
• CIS 186 Designing Web Pages • 1 cr.
• CIS 198 Internship • 1-3 cr.
• CIS 199 Workshop • 1-3 cr.
• CIS 200 BASIC Programming • 3 cr.
• CIS 217 JAVA Programming, Introductory • 3 cr.
• CIS 225 Programming in C Language • 3 cr.
• CIS 226 Programming in C++ • 3 cr.
• CIS 230 Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
• CIS 235 Advanced Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
• CIS 240 Advanced Spreadsheets • 3 cr.
• CIS 245 Database Management and Concepts • 3 cr.
• CIS 257 Introduction to Multimedia • 3 cr.
• CIS 280 Systems Analysis and Design • 3 cr.
• CIS 298 Portfolio • 1-3 cr.
• CIS 299 Special Projects • 3 cr.
• Any CTP Course • 1-6 cr.

Certificate of Applied Science

To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems a student must complete the core requirements in one of the areas of specialization, plus MAT 112 or MAT 121, and ENL 101.

Certificates of Proficiency

Commercial Graphics Fundamentals • 12 cr.

• CIS 115 Introduction to Graphic Communication Technology • 3 cr.
• CIS 116 Computer Photographic Imaging (Adobe Photoshop) • 3 cr.
• CIS 117 Two-Dimensional Computer Design (Adobe Illustrator) • 3 cr.
• CIS 258 Computer Illustration • 3 cr.

Graphics Design • 33 cr.

• ART 103 Basic Design • 3 cr.
• ART 105 Beginning Drawing I • 3 cr.
• CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science • 3 cr.
• CIS 116 Computer Photographic Imaging • 3 cr.
• CIS 117 Two-Dimensional Computer Design • 3 cr.
• CIS 230 Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
• CIS 257 Introduction to Multimedia • 3 cr.
• CIS 258 Computer Illustration • 3 cr.
• CIS 259 3-D Graphics Basics • 3 cr.
• CIS 298 Portfolio • 3 cr.
• PHO 101 Digital Photography • 3 cr.