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Computer Information Systems
Program Chair
Kale Rudolph
Administration
Bldg
(479) 508-3323
brudolph@atu.edu
With the growing importance of computers in the workplace and the emphasis on more sophisticated technologies, qualified computer
technicians are in high demand. This program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become
network administrators. Training includes microcomputer operating systems, basic networking skills, computer repair and
troubleshooting skills, and Internet knowledge. This program of study prepares students to sit for the A+ Certification exam.
Computer
Information
Systems
Curriculum in Computer Information Systems Technical Certificate
Course Number
Course Name
Semester Hours
MATH 0803
Business Mathematics
or
Beginning Algebra (or higher math)
3
BUS 1303
or
COMS 1003
or
COMS 2003
Introduction to Computers
or
Microcomputer Applications
or
Introduction to Computer Based Systems
3
CIS 1113
Fundamentals of Computer Operation
3
CIS 1153
Networking I
3
CIS 1213
Operating Systems
3
Total
15
3
ENGL 1013
Business English
or
Foundational Composition
or
Compositioin I
CIS 1103
Programming I
3
CIS 1253
Networking II
3
CIS 1243
HTML
3
CIS 1303
PC Maintenance
3
Total
15
Approved Elective Credit
6
Total
6
Fall
BUS 1023
Spring
BUS 1003
ENGL 0303
Summer I
Approved electives include (but are not limited to): BUS 2153 Database Management, any additional CIS course, any ICS course.
Electives must be approved by the program director.
Curriculum in Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science Degree in
General Technology
Course Number
Course Name
Semester Hours
MATH 1113
College Algebra
3
BUS 1303
or
Introduction to Computers
or
Fall
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Computer Information Systems
COMS 1003
or
COMS 2003
Microcomputer Applications
or
Introduction to Computer Based Systems
3
CIS 1113
Fundamentals of Computer Operation
3
CIS 1153
Networking I
3
CIS 1213
Operating Systems
3
Total
15
ENGL 1013
Composition I
3
CIS 1103
Programming I
3
CIS 1253
Networking II
3
CIS 1243
HTML
3
CIS 1303
PC Maintenance
3
Total
15
Approved Elective Credit
6
Total
6
ENGL 1023
Composition II
3
CIS 2133
Web Page Design
3
CIS 1203
Programming II
3
Approved Elective
3
Total
12
Spring
Summer I
Fall
Spring
Any Approved Social Science
3
CIS 2143
Help Desk Support
3
CIS 2153
Programming in C++
3
CIS 1233
Systems Analysis and Design
3
Total
12
Approved electives include (but are not limited to): BUS 2153 Database Management, any additional CIS course, any ICS course.
Electives must be approved by the program director.
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