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Computer Information Systems

Associate in Technical Arts

An Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) Degree is offered in Computer Information Systems with specialization in Information Systems Science.


Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

  1. Effectively use a variety of computer programming languages to automate business information systems.
  2. Effectively analyze, design, and build business database systems.
  3. Apply logic concepts to design computer programs.
  4. Effectively communicate orally and in writing in the context of common business practices.
  5. Work as a team member in a business information system environment to accomplish the goals of the organization.
Advisor Office Phone
Bilodeau, PamTechnical 214360.475.7371
Blackwell, KevinTechnical 215360.475.7379
Hanson, DondiTechnical 211360.475.7376

Required CoursesCredits
CMPTR110Information Systems Concepts5
CMPTR111Introduction to Operating Systems*4
CMPTR120Programming Concepts*5
CMPTR154Access for Professionals*4
CMPTR182Networking Concepts5
ENGL&101English Composition I*5
Choose one of the following 3 courses: 
CMST&210Interpersonal Communicat5 
CMST&220Public Speaking5 
CMST242Career Communications55

This program prepares the graduate to obtain employment as a computer programmer where the emphasis requires the employee to possess a more developed set of critical thinking and technical skills when working in connection with business-oriented operating systems. In addition to the core courses shown above, the following courses are required:

BUS&101Intro to Business5
CMPTR145Introduction to C Language*5
CMPTR146Java I Introduction to OOP*5
CMPTR165Introduction to Visual Basic I*4
CMPTR200Programming Laboratory*1
CMPTR225Advanced C Language*5
CMPTR245Structured Analysis and Design5
CMPTR250SQL4
CMPTR261Operating Systems/Unix*4
CMPTR285Object Oriented Programming with C++*5
ENGL&235Technical Writing*5
MATH&146Introduction to Stats*5
MATH&151Calculus I*5
Choose one of the following 2 courses: 
PHYS254Engineering Physics*6 
PHYS114General Physics*  
 (with grade of 3.5 or higher)66
ELECTIVES (select two) 
CMPTR215World Wide Web Page Development*4 
CMPTR218Web Page Scripting Languages*4 
CMPTR262Unix Administration*48
Total Credits Required105

*See course description for prerequisite.



Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog


Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students

Current Formerly
BUS& 101BS-EC 101Introduction to Business
CMST& 210SPCH 152Interpersonal Communication
CMST& 220SPCH 151BFundamentals of Speech
CMST 242SPCH 242Career Communications
ENGL& 101ENGL 101Composition
ENGL& 235ENGL 104Technical Writing
MATH& 141MATH 119Precalculus I: Algebra
MATH& 146MATH 281Introductory Statistics
MATH& 151MATH 124Calculus I
PHYS& 121PHYS 114General Physics
PHYS& 221PHYS 254Engineering Physics