Nov 21, 2024

2017-2018 College Catalog

2017-2018 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Computer Information Systems (Programming), AAS

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The Programming curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in application and web site programming. Coursework includes courses in programming languages, databases, computer hardware/networking basics and general education including communications, math and social sciences. Students are prepared for career opportunities in application and web site development. All courses listed in the catalog are required, but the sequence of courses taken is based on availability and the necessity for prerequisites.

The AAS Program is primarily intended for those interested in a programming career. Completion of the recommended courses leads to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Programming. Consequently, some courses in this program may not transfer to all senior institutions. Students who plan to transfer to a senior institution are strongly advised to correspond with the institution to which they plan to transfer. Completion of the required courses prepares the student for a position as a qualified and autonomous programmer.

In the Business Division curricula, courses prerequisite to another class require a minimum grade of C in order to advance to the next course.

NPC Business Division Graduation Requirement

A cumulative average of C (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC programs. In addition, in order to graduate with any Business Division degree or certificate, all Business Division courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

General Education Core - 15 Credit Hours

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION - 6 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
BUS 1213 - Business English 3 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
BUS 2033 - Business Communications** 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
COMPUTER LITERACY - 3 CREDIT HOURS
CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
HISTORY/GOVERNMENT/SOCIAL SCIENCES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

Major Specific Courses - 49 Credit Hours

CIS 1031 - Computer Math 1 Credits
CIS 1033 - Programming I, Visual C# 3 Credits
CIS 1043 - Programming II, Visual C# 3 Credits
CIS 1233 - Windows Operating System Fundamentals 3 Credits
CIS 1243 - PC Hardware Maintenance 1 3 Credits
CIS 1813 - Computer Law & Ethics 3 Credits
CIS 1913 - HTML 3 Credits
CIS 1933 - Web Design (with Visual C#/ASP.net) 3 Credits
CIS 1943 - Microsoft SQL 3 Credits
CIS 2013 - Information Systems II 3 Credits
CIS 2083 - JAVA Script Programming 3 Credits
CIS 2023 - Visual Basic for Applications 3 Credits
CIS 2173 - Programming with Mobile Applications: Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7 3 Credits
CIS 2523 - Web Graphics 3 Credits
CIS 2943 - Web Design with Database Integration 3 Credits
CIS 2003 - Games Development 3 Credits
CIS 2963 - Programming Internship 3 Credits

64 Credit Hours Total

Purpose of AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in A.A.S. Programs, the general rule is that courses in A.A.S. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.