Computer Information Systems: A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science

The Computer Information Systems program consists of a broad spectrum of courses in the information systems and information technology fields. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will receive an Associate in Applied Science and be ready for immediate employment.

Core courses give the student a strong foundation in applications programming, networking, database systems, productivity software, system security, Web development, and systems analysis. Students can also select a variety of CST and/or BUS electives to suit their interests. Students can attend full-time or part-time. Courses may be offered day, evenings, or online.

Students seeking immediate employment will find opportunities in a variety of organizations as application programmers/analysts, computer operators, database specialists, IT support, or Web developers. Students planning to transfer should seek the advice of the department chairperson and the transfer institution. Students can potentially pursue transfer to Bachelor of Science programs in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology.

Program supervised by:
Chris H. Pappas
Office: Applied Technology Building, Room 011
Telephone: 607 778-5022
E-mail: pappas_c@sunybroome.edu

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester 18 Credits

Spring Semester 15-16 Credits

CST or BUS Approved Elective Credits: 3-4

CST 120 - Java Programming
Or CST 133 Structured Programming in C#
CST 131 - Web Development Languages
CST 158 - Spreadsheets With Financial Applications
CST 208W - Introduction to Computer Networking

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester 16-17 Credits

PHS Lab Course Credits: 4
Soc Sci Elective Credits: 3
CST or BUS Approved Elective Credits: 3-4

Spring Semester 18-19 Credits

CST or BUS Approved Elective Credits: 3-4
Social Science Elective Credits: 3

CST 200W - Systems Analysis
CST 210 - Business Security
CST 226 - Advanced Visual Basic.NET
ENG 150 - Technical Writing
Or ENG 220 Communicating About Ideas and Values

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 67-70 CREDITS

Note

w - Writing Emphasis Course

On-Line Course Recommendations:

It is recommended that all students taking on-line WebCT or SLN courses should have high-speed Internet connections. The software used by on-line students may come bundled with the course textbook, and/or be available on-line. Some on-line courses will require a student to purchase the software necessary to complete the course.

Computer Recommendation:

A student seeking a career in the computer programming profession should have a home computer with an Internet connection. Students will have to use computers to write programs, analyze problems, make presentations, and write reports. Many assignments cannot be completed without computers. While the College provides access to computers, it is not possible to provide enough machines or convenient times for everyone. Students are strongly urged to purchase Windows-capable systems with speeds of at least 1.5 GHz, with 256 Meg of RAM, and a 20 Gig hard drive. The CST Department currently uses Microsoft Visual C++.NET as its main development environment.

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