Computer Systems and Applications - AAS

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Computer Systems and Applications degree program prepares students for careers as software professionals and for advanced studies in Computer Science.

Students interested in a transfer program in Computer Science or Business Information Systems should see an academic advisor for an educational plan.

Credit Hours Required: 60

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

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  College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6


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  Mathematics Credits: 3 1


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  Physical and Biological Sciences  Credits: 4


• ​Arts and Humanities AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 6 2
  
  
  
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    PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics 
  
  
  • Choose from a prefix other than PHI for the remaining 3 credits.
  
  
  
  

1 MAT 152 or equivalent or higher, except MAT 156 or 157

2 Select from two different prefixes

Program Requirements (32 credits)

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  CNT 105 - Cybersecurity Principles Credits: 3


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  CSA 107 - Technology Networking Tools (TNT) Credits: 1


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  CSA 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: 3


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  CSA 214 - Foundations of Data Science Credits: 3


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  CSA 250 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3


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  CSA 281 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3


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  CSA 282 - Database Concepts Credits: 3


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  CSA 294 - CSA Project Credits: 1-6


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  Note: CSA 294 must be taken for a minimum of 1 credit hour.

  
  


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  CSC 105 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3


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  CSC 113 - Programming: Python Credits: 3


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  CSC 125 - Programming: C# Fundamentals Credits: 3


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  CSC 205 - Programming: JavaScript, HTML & CSS Credits: 3

Program Electives (9 credits)

Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the following courses:

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  CNT 101 - Networking and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 4


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  CNT 110 - A+ Computer Technician Certification Credits: 4


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  CNT 118 - Operating System Fundamentals Credits: 3


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  CNT 135 - Security+: Implementing and Maintaining Network Security Credits: 3


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  CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3


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  CSC 211 - Programming: PHP and MySQL Credits: 3


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  CSC 220 - Programming: Java Credits: 3


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  VGD 121 - Video Game Development for Game Engines Credits: 3


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  VGD 171 - Video Game Development - Programming Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Computer Systems and Applications Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Adapt technological skills to meet a need within a business or occupational environment.


2. Communicate ideas in a collaborative environment during all stages of software development.


3. Develop technology skills to solve problems and increase productivity.


4. Identify ethical issues in the business and occupational environment.

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