CAREER PROGRAMS:
Major Requirements
Computer & Information Systems
The following is an outline of the Required and Recommended courses in the A.S. Degree and Certificate programs. Many programs are based on prior completion of Prerequisites. If prerequisites are not completed, they should be taken first. Certificates are awarded upon the recommendation of the individual departments. Consult your catalog and see a counselor for clarification and further information.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Acctg 10 | Accounting Fundamentals-Financial | 5 |
| Acctg 11 | Accounting Fundamentals-Managerial | 5 |
| Bus 28 | Business Law | 3 |
| CIS 2 | Introduction to Computing | 4 |
| CIS 11 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CIS 12 | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
| CIS 31 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 |
| CIS 97.1A | Computing Studies Practicum | 0.5 |
| Econ 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Econ 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Math 8 | Finite Math | 3 |
| | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 4A | Computer Programming I (C ++) | 4 |
| CIS 4A1 | Computer Programming 1 (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 04B | Computer Programming II (C++) | 4 |
| CIS 04B1 | Computer Programming II (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 37 | C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 38 | C++ Programming (except if CIS 4A is completed) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| (CIS 38.2) | C# Programming | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 37.5 | Objective-C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.6 | Cocoa Application Programming | 3 |
| CIS 39 | Microcomputer Assembler Programming | 3 |
| CIS 42.3 | PERL Programming | 3 |
| CIS 45A | Introduction to Unix | 3 |
To be awarded an Associate of Science Degree a student must complete:
- All of the major requirements
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements and
- A "C" average in all CIS course work.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Acctg 10 | Accounting Fundamentals-Financial | 5 |
| Acctg 11 | Accounting Fundamentals-Managerial | 5 |
| CIS 2 | Introduction to Computing | 4 |
| CIS 11 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CIS 12 | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
| CIS 31 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 |
| CIS 97.1A | Computing Studies Practicum | 3 |
| Math 8 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 4A | Computer Programming I (C ++) | 4 |
| CIS 4A1 | Computer Programming 1 (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 04B | Computer Programming II (C++) | 4 |
| CIS 04B1 | Computer Programming II (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 37 | C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.5 | Objective - C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.6 | Cocoa Application Programming | 3 |
| CIS 38 | C++ Programing (except if CIS 4A is completed) |
3 |
| CIS 42.3 | PERL Programming | 3 |
| CIS 45A | Introduction to Unix | 3 |
| CIS 45B | Unix: Utilities and Shell Programming | 3 |
NOTE: A "C" average must be maintained in all CIS course work to be awarded a certificate in CIS.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 4A | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| CIS 4A1 | Computer Programming 1 (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 04B | Computer Programming II (C++) | 4 |
| CIS 04B1 | Computer Programming II (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 39 | Microcomputer Assembler Programming | 3 |
| CIS 45A | Introduction to Unix | 3 |
| CIS 97.1A | Computing Studies Practicum | 3 |
| Math 3A-B | Analytical Geometry and Calculus | 5-5 |
| Math 19 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| Phys 4A | Engineering Physics-Mechanics | 5 |
| Phys 4B | Engineering Physics-Electricity | 5 |
| | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 15 | Software Design | 3 |
| CIS 31 | Visual BASIC Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37 | C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.5 | Objective-C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.6 | Cocoa Application Programming Programming | 3 |
| CIS 38 | C++ Programming (Except if student has completed CIS 4A) |
3 |
| CIS 42.3 | PERL Programming | 3 |
| CIS 45B | Unix Shell Programming and Utilities | 3 |
To be awarded an A.S. degree, a student must complete:
- All the major requirements and
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements and
- A "C" average in all CIS course work.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 4A | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| CIS 4A1 | Computer Programming 1 (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 04B | Computer Programming II (C++) | 4 |
| CIS 04B1 | Computer Programming II (JAVA) | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CIS 39 | Microcomputer Assembler Programming | 3 |
| CIS 45A | Introduction to Unix | 3 |
| CIS 97.1A | Computing Studies Practicum | 2-3 |
| Math 10 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Math 19 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 15 | Software Design | 3 |
| CIS 31 | Visual BASIC Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.5 | Objective-C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 37.6 | Cocoa Application Programming Programming | 3 |
| CIS 38 | C++ Programming (Except if student has completed CIS 4A) |
3 |
| CIS 38.2 | C# Programming | 3 |
| CIS 45B | Unix Shell Programming and Utilities | 3 |
A "C" average must be maintained in all CIS course work to be awarded a certificate in CIS.
Questions about Career Programs?
Call 408.741.2098
Email Career Programs Center:cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Stop by room AAS 35 at West Valley College
REVISED July 22, 2008
