Computer Information Systems Generalist

ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE

The program prepares the student for entry-level positions in computer office management, data entry, and computer operations.  The curriculum will give the student a thorough background in operations, operating systems, databases, spreadsheets and other application packages.  The course work will give the student the broad background in computers necessary for business, industry, and government job environments. 

Sherrie Malone                                618 634-3229

sherriem@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson   618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                       Credit Hours

ACC 111 Financial Accounting                                4

or BUS 124 Bookkeeping                                    3

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                    4

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems                   1

ENG 111 English Composition                                  3

or ENG 124 Technical Communications I              3

MAT 110 General Education Mathematics                4

or MAT 121 Technical Mathematics                      3

or MAT 210 Elementary Statistics                          3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                    1

INT 111 Career Development                                    1

First Semester Total Hours                                   18/16

 

COM 161 Intro to Command Prompt DOS                1

COM 168 Introduction to Desktop                             1

COM 222 Computer Logic                                         3

COM 280 Microsoft Word                                         2

COM 283 Microsoft Access                                       2

COM 281 Microsoft Excel                                          2

Programming Elective                                                  3

COM 196 Computer Information Systems Internship             2

Second Semester Total Hours                                   16

 

 

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 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.