Computer Information Systems
Associate in Technical Arts
An Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) Degree is offered in Computer Information Systems with specialization in Web Option or Systems Development Option or Information Systems Science Option.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
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.
6. Create web pages which are capable of interfacing with business database systems (applies to Web Option only).
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Bergman, Don Technical 205 360-475-7377
Hanson, Dondi Technical 211 360-475-7376
Westlund, Mark Technical 203 360-475-7357
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
CMPTR 110 Information Systems Concepts_________________ 5
CMPTR 111 Introduction to Operating Systems*___________ 4
CMPTR 120 Programming Concepts*________________________ 5
CMPTR 154 Introduction to MS Access*___________________ 4
CMPTR 182 Networking Concepts__________________________ 5
ENGL 101 Composition*_________________________________ 5
MATH 119 Precalculus I: Algebra*________________ 5
or
CMPTR 123 System Architecture and Logic*_________ 5____ 5
OLRM 220 Human Relations in the Workplace_____________ 3
Choose one of the following:
SPCH 151B Fundamentals of Speech_________________ 5
SPCH 152 Interpersonal Communication____________ 5
SPCH 242 Communication in Organizations_________ 5____ 5
Web Development Option Specific Courses
Systems Development Option Specific Courses
Information Systems Science Option Specific Courses
WEB DEVELOPMENT OPTION SPECIFIC COURSES
This program prepares the graduate to obtain employment and become productive as a web page developer in business-oriented systems. In addition to the core courses shown above, the following courses are required:
CMPTR 122 Applications for IT Professionals____________ 4
CMPTR 124 Introduction to Web Page Design*_____________ 4
CMPTR 125 Introduction to Dreamweaver*_________________ 4
CMPTR 215 World Wide Web Page Development*_____________ 4
CMPTR 218 Web Page Scripting Languages*________________ 4
CMPTR 219 Introduction to ASP.NET______________________ 4
CMPTR 245 Structured Analysis and Design_______________ 5
CMPTR 250 SQL__________________________________________ 4
CO-OP 111 Cooperative Education Seminar I*_____________ 2
CO-OP 121 Cooperative Work Experience*_______________ 1-3
Select 16 or more credits from the following electives:
BMGMT 102 Introduction to International Business_ 5
BMGMT 180 Marketing______________________________ 5
BMGMT 185 E-Business Strategies*_________________ 5
BMGMT 203 Small Business Planning & Management___ 5
CMPTR 115 Introduction to the Internet___________ 3
CMPTR 146 Java I Introduction to OOP*____________ 5
CMPTR 165 Introduction to Visual Basic I*________ 4
CMPTR 172 PC Hardware Basics_____________________ 5
CMPTR 185 IT User Support Fundamentals___________ 4
CMPTR 190 Information System Project Management__ 4
CMPTR 205 Introduction to XML*___________________ 2
CMPTR 220 Visual Basic II*_______________________ 4
CMPTR 254 Programming with MS Access*____________ 4
CMPTR 260 Introduction to MS SQL Server*_________ 4
CMPTR 261 Operating Systems/UNIX*________________ 4
CMPTR 262 UNIX Administration____________________ 4
CMPTR 285 Object Oriented Programming with C++*__ 5
CMPTR 289 Introduction to a Web Server*__________ 4
IMM 120 Beginning Photoshop____________________ 5
IMM 130 Beginning Flash________________________ 5
IMM 220 Intermediate Photoshop_________________ 5
OFTEC 121 Practical Accounting*__________________ 5___ 16
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED _________________________ 93-95
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT OPTION SPECIFIC COURSES
This program prepares the graduate to obtain employment and become productive as an entry-level computer programmer when working in connection with business-oriented operating systems. In addition to the core courses shown above, the following courses are required:
CMPTR 115 Introduction to the Internet_________________ 3
CMPTR 122 Applications for IT Professionals____________ 4
CMPTR 146 Java I Introduction to OOP*__________________ 5
CMPTR 165 Introduction to Visual Basic I*______________ 4
CMPTR 172 PC Hardware Basics___________________________ 5
CMPTR 185 IT User Support Fundamentals_________________ 4
CMPTR 220 Visual Basic II*_____________________________ 4
CMPTR 245 Structured Analysis and Design_______________ 5
CMPTR 250 SQL__________________________________________ 4
CMPTR 254 Programming with MS Access*__________________ 4
CMPTR 285 Object Oriented Programming With C++*________ 5
CO-OP 111 Cooperative Education Seminar I*_____________ 2
CO-OP 121 Cooperative Work Experience*_______________ 1-3
ENGL 104 Technical Writing*___________________________ 5
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED _________________________ 96-98
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE OPTION SPECIFIC COURSES
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:
BS-EC 101 Introduction to Business_____________________ 5
CMPTR 145 Introduction to C Language*__________________ 5
CMPTR 146 Java I Introduction to OOP*__________________ 5
CMPTR 165 Introduction to Visual Basic I*______________ 4
CMPTR 200 Programming Laboratory*______________________ 1
CMPTR 225 Advanced C Language*_________________________ 5
CMPTR 245 Structured Analysis and Design_______________ 5
CMPTR 250 SQL__________________________________________ 4
CMPTR 261 Operating Systems/UNIX*______________________ 4
CMPTR 285 Object Oriented Programming With C++*________ 5
ENGL 104 Technical Writing*___________________________ 5
MATH 124 Calculus I*__________________________________ 5
MATH 281 Introductory Statistics*_____________________ 5
PHYS 254 Engineering Physics*___________________ 6
or
PHYS 114 General Physics* (with grade
of 3.5 or higher)______________________ 6 __ 6
ELECTIVES (select two)
CMPTR 215 World Wide Web Page Development*_______ 4
CMPTR 218 Web Page Scripting Languages*__________ 4
CMPTR 220 Visual Basic II*_______________________ 4
CMPTR 262 UNIX Administration____________________ 4____ 8
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ___________________________ 113
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog
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