Associate in Applied Science Degree: Microcomputers in Business

The technical curriculum trains students for various positions in the field of microcomputers. The student will take courses in business, computer information systems, and general education. The student may choose from four specialized study areas: LAN administration, NetPrep™ Network Management, Packages, or Telecommunications. The student must select a minimum of 65 credit hours from these specialized study areas. Graduates of the program may find employment as network technicians and consultants.

Required Core Courses:
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
CIS 106 Computer Logic and Programming Technology 3
CIS 134 Personal Computer (DOS) 3
CIS 144 Advanced PC Operating Systems 3
CIS 145 PC Hardware 3
Required General Education Courses:
ENG 101 Composition 3
ENG 102 Composition or
ENG 103 Technical and Report Writing or
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (1) 3
MGT 150 Business Math (3 credit-hours) or  
MTH 080 Foundations of Mathematics II (4 credit-hours) 3-4
Natural Science, Social Science or Humanities electives (2) 6
Specialized Study Areas:
LAN Administration
Required:
CIS 120 Introduction to Business Software Packages (3) or
CIS 122 Database for Micros (1) and
CIS 123 Spreadsheet Budgeting for Micros (1) and
CIS 125 Word Processing for Micros (1) 3
CIS 124 Advanced Spreadsheet for Micros 1
CIS 126 Graphics for Micros 1
CIS 146 Operating System-OS/2 (3) or
CIS 147 Windows (2) 2-3
CIS 149 Personal Computer UNIX or
CIS 171 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CIS 152 Data Base Programming, Microcomputers 3
CIS 170 Introduction to Data Communication 3
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Electives (3) 10
Social Science or Humanities elective (2) 3
NetPrep Network Technology
Required:
CIS 102 NetPrep™ Networking Fundamentals 3
CIS 107 NetPrep Local Area Networks 3
CIS 115 NetPrep Wide Area Networks 3
CIS 147 Windows 2
CIS 155 NetPrep TCP/IP 3
CIS 156 NetPrep The Internet 3
CIS 157 NetPrep Internetworking Devices and Concepts 3
CIS 158 NetPrep Protocol Analysis 3
CIS 159 NetPrep Network Analysis and Design 3
Electives (4) 6
Social Science or Humanities elective(2) 3
Packages
Required:
ACC 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
CAS 110 Core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Word 1
CAS 120 Core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Excel 1
CAS 130 Core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Access 1
CIS 120 Introduction to Business Software Packages (3) or
CIS 122 Database for Micros (1) and
CIS 123 Spreadsheet Budgeting for Micros (1) and
CIS 125 Word Processing for Micros (1) 3
CIS 124 Advanced Spreadsheet for Micros 1
CIS 126 Graphics for Micros 1
CIS 147 Windows 2
CAS/CIS electives (5) 15
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
Social Science, Humanities or
Natural Science elective(2) 3
Telecommunications
Required:
ACC 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
ACC 102 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
CIS 151 Introduction to Telecommunications 3
CIS 166 C++ Programming I 4
CIS 170 Introduction to Data Communications 3
CIS 171 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3
CIS 172 Network Administration 3
ECO 200 Introduction to Economics or
ECO 211 Microeconomics 3
Elective (6) 3
MGT 111 Introduction to Business Organization 3
MGT 104 Plane Trigonometry 3


  1. Students in Lan Administration specialization are required to choose from ENG 102 or ENG 103; ENG 103 is recommended. Students in Telecommunications specialization are required to choose from ENG 102 or SPE 101; ENG 102 is recommended.
  2. Students must take 9 credit hours in a minimum of two of these areas. For students specializing in Teleommunications, PHY 101, ECO 211 and ECO 212 are recommended.
  3. ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 103, CIS 105, CIS 118, CIS 119, CIS 121, CIS 127, CIS 132, CIS 137, CIS 138, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 147, CIS 148, CIS 149, CIS 154, CIS 171, CIS 205, CIS 218, CIS 223, CIS 224.
  4. CIS electives: CIS 124, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 149, CIS 151, CIS 166, CIS 170, CIS 171, CIS 172, CIS 250, or up to three credit hours from CIS 120, CIS 122, CIS 123, CIS 125.
  5. CAS/CIS electives: CAS 140, CAS 150, CAS 210, CAS 220, CIS 104, CIS 105, CIS 118, CIS 119, CIS 121, CIS 127, CIS 129, CIS 130, CIS 132, CIS 133, CIS 138, CIS 141, CIS 144, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 148, CIS 149, CIS 152, CIS 154, CIS 205, CIS 223, CIS 224, CIS 231.
  6. CIS 105, CIS 120, CIS 132, CIS 147, CIS 149, CIS 152, CIS 176, CIS 186, CIS 196, MTH 165.

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