CIS Faculty                    CIS Course Descriptions            
                                                                                                                            

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Uvalde Campus
Limited Course Offerings at Other Off-Campus sites

 

Purpose                            

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program provides training for students who are interested in working in this expanding field of employment. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in computer and network system configuration and management. Students get hands-on experience with computer hardware and software ranging from individual personal computers to local and wide area networking technology. The program focuses on preparation for Microsoft and Cisco certifications giving the successful graduate a tremendous competitive edge in gaining high-income employment in the computer industry.  Computer Information Systems is a Tech Prep  Program

Admissions Requirements

Students are admitted to the CIS program through regular college admissions procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the courses of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).

 
General Education Courses:    
     Social and Behavioral Sciences   3  
     Humanities & Fine Arts   3  
     Natural Science & Math   3  
     Other   6  
Total General Education Courses     15
Major or Area of Concentration     44 
Elective      3
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S.     62

 

                                    COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
                                    Associate in Applied Science Degree

FIRST YEAR

                        
Fall Semester      
ORIE 0100 New Student Orientation Required
POFT    1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting Required, if competencies not met 
ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers Required, if competencies not met
ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems    3
ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies    3
ITSE 1302 Computer Programming    3 
MATH 1314 College Algebra    3
ENGL 1301 Composition  I    3
                Total  15
Spring Semester      
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware    3
ITCC 1300  Router and Routing Basics    3
ITNW 1454 Implementing & Supporting Servers    4 
ELECTIVE   Select from General Education Core    3
ENGL 1302 Composition II    3
         Total 16
                                 SECOND YEAR

                              
Fall Semester      
ITNW 1453 Supporting Network Server Infrastructure    3
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security    3
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database    3
ELECTIVE   Social & Behavioral Sciences    3
         Total 16
Spring Semester      
ITSY 2300 Operating System Security    3
ITSY 2441 Security Management Practices    3
ITMC 2433 Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows Network    4
ITSC 2280 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences - General    3
ELECTIVE   Humanities & Fine Arts    3
         Total 15
    Total Credit Hours for A.A.S 62

Recommended Technical Electives for Computer Information Systems:

IMED 1316 Web Design I

IMED 2309 Internet Commerce

ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I - Financial

ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk Support

ITSY 2417 Wireless Security Development