Computer Information Systems

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

The program includes programming, logic, analysis and design, computer operations, operating systems, database, data communications and advanced computer application packages.  The curriculum gives the student a thorough background in computers, business education, and general education, which is required to compete in today’s business, industry, and government job environments. 

Craig Bradley                       618 634-3345

craigb@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson   618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                      Credit Hours

FIRST YEAR

ACC 111 Financial Accounting                                   4

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                      4

ENG 111 English Composition                                   3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                     1

INT 111 Career Development                                    1

First Semester Total Hours                                      17

 

COM 161 Intro to Command Prompt DOS                1

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems                     1

COM 222 Computer Logic                                        3

COM 261 Advanced Command Prompt DOS            1

COM 280 Microsoft Word                                         2

COM 283 Microsoft Access                                       2

ENG 112 English Composition                                    3

SPC 210 Interpersonal Communication                       3

Second Semester Total Hours                                  16

 

SECOND YEAR

BUS 210 Principles of Management                            3

COM 225 Systems Analysis                                       3

COM 227 D-Base Management                                 3

COM 241 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server               3

or COM 270 Novell Networking                            3

COM 281 Microsoft Excel                                         2

First Semester Total Hours                                      17

 

COM 168 Introduction to Desktop                             1

COM 230 Data Communication                                  3

COM 244 A+ Certification                                          3

ECO 211 Microeconomics                                          3

PSY 211 Intro to Psychology                                      3

Programming Elective                                                  3

COM 196 Computer Information Systems Internship             2

Second Semester Total Hours                                   18

 

 

COM 111 Business Computer Systems

Business computer packages including word processing, database management, spreadsheet, presentation software, and Internet access. 

 

COM 161 Intro to Command Prompt DOS

Introduction to the command line utility used to manage files such as: copying files, moving files, deleting files and renaming files. 

 

COM 168 Introduction to Desktop

Hands-on experience with the professional desktop publishing program, Adobe PageMaker to format documents, manipulate graphics, text, and drawn objects to create publications.

 

 

 

COM 196 Computer Info Systems Internship

Provides employment experience utilizing the specialized skills of the students enrolled requiring 150 contact hours at a worksite.

 

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems

Hands-on training using the Windows 2000 operating environment, includes proper file management, customizing desktops, and maintaining hardware.

 

COM 222 Computer Logic

Study of documentation, logic, psuedocode, and flowcharting techniques used in typical applications programs.

 

COM 225 Systems Analysis

Systems analysis and design, including system life cycle, analytical tools and methods including CASE tools, file and record layouts, software and hardware selection, and the stages of data processing system design.

 

COM 227 D-Base Management

Database theory and usage as well as using the module capabilities of Microsoft Access.

 

COM 230 Data Communication

An introductory course dealing data communications, including LAN/WAN topology designs, protocols for data transmission, and IEEE standards for data transmission, OSI model layers and networking hardware and software setup. 

 

COM 244 A+ Certification

Study of the hardware and software aspects of a digital computer system to enable the student to pass the A+ Certification test. 

 

 

 

COM 261 Advanced Command Prompt DOS

Using the command line utility to create high-end batch files to be used to expedite the configuration settings of a microcomputer system. 

 

COM 280 Microsoft Word

Exploration of word processing from creating and editing text documents to techniques of mail merge, copy/cut and past, borders and bullets, and use of the program’s writing tools. 

 

COM 281 Microsoft Excel

This course provides the student with hands-on experience with Microsoft Office XP-Excel 2002.

 

COM 283 Microsoft Access

The course provides students with the skills needed for Access 2002 core and advanced skills.