Associate of Applied Science Degree
Catalog Year 2017-2018
A database is the fundamental component of information systems. After a database has been designed and implemented, the database needs constant maintenance through the creation of applications. These applications are created by trained individuals called
developers who translate information requirements into working objects that permit a sharing of data while ensuring data integrity and security.
For success in this program, entering students are recommended to be proficient in basic computer skills.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Obtain certification as an Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Developer
- Prepare and present data per system/user requirements including but not limited to Web access
- Build and manage a simple database using SQL Server
- Perform preventative hardware and software maintenance
- Troubleshoot and correct computer hardware and software problems
- Conceptualize, design and diagram possible solutions for a given networking environment
- Work with others as part of a computer security team
- Assemble, reconfigure and upgrade personal computers
- Perform basic network and operating system administration, configuration and system security for both wired and wireless networks
- Configure and troubleshoot access to resources, hardware devices and drivers, storage use and network connections
- Analyze Internet security issues and apply them to network design problems
- Communicate effectively and professionally in the information technology environment
First Quarter (Fall)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS151 |
Introduction to Networks |
4 |
ISTM183A |
Preparation for A+ Essentials |
3 |
ISTM183C |
Fundamentals of CyberSecurity |
3 |
WR121 |
English Composition |
4 |
|
Human Relations1 |
3-4 |
17-18 |
Second Quarter (Winter)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
BA267 |
Business Project Management or
BA101 Introduction to Business |
3-4 |
CIS122 |
Computer Concepts III |
4 |
ISTM140L |
Linux Fundamentals |
4 |
CIS152 |
Routing and Switching Essentials |
4 |
ISTM183B |
Preparation for A+ Practical Application |
3 |
18-19 |
Third Quarter (Spring)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS125DB |
Desktop Database |
3 |
CIS153 |
Scaling Networks |
4 |
CIS284NS |
Network Security Fundamentals |
4 |
MTH111 |
Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Functions2 |
5 |
|
Health and Physical Education requirement‡ |
3 |
19
|
Fourth Quarter (Fall)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS276 |
SQL |
4 |
CIS279S |
Windows Server OS |
4 |
CIS288 |
Connecting Networks |
3 |
ISTM283CC |
Cyber Competition |
3 |
14 |
Fifth Quarter (Winter)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS277 |
PL/SQL Developer OCA |
4 |
CIS277S |
SQL Server |
4 |
CIS284S |
Introduction to Computer Security |
4 |
WE280CA |
Cooperative Education Internship3 |
4 |
16
|
Sixth Quarter (Spring)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS277BI |
Oracle Business Intelligence |
4 |
CIS295CMS |
Web Development: Content Management Systems |
4 |
ISTM283F |
Practical Digital Forensics |
3 |
ISTM297 |
CyberSecurity Capstone |
4 |
15 |
99-101 |
1 HUM202 Ethics in the Workplace is recommended
2 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
3 Any combination of WE280CAA, WE280CAB, WE280CAC or WE280CAD to total four credits.
‡ See
Associate of Applied Science degree requirements.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year school must consult with the institution they will be attending as well as work with a faculty adviser. In all schedule planning, it is important for the student to check the course description for prerequisite
information.