Computer Information Systems (AS)

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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the computer information industry or to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer information or any related field.

Computer courses give the students a sound background in computer programming, data modeling and database design, computer networks, web design and development, accounting and financial skills.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems is awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes

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First Year: Semester 1

CS 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE 4 Credits
MA 105 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Credits
CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING 3 Credits
EC 201 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3 Credits
EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 Credits

credits: 16

First Year: Semester 2

CS 123 PYTHON PROGRAMMING 4 Credits
CS 242 COMPUTER NETWORKS 4 Credits
EN 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3
Program Elective 3/4

credits: 17/18

Second Year: Semester 1

AC 101 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I 4 Credits
CS 213 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 4 Credits
CS 116 FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBERSECURITY 4 Credits
Program Elective 3/4

credits: 15/16

Second Year: Semester 2

AC 102 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II 4 Credits
CS 235 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 4 Credits
Program Elective 3/4
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3

credits: 14/15

Total Credits: 62/65

Program Notes

The program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Humanities Electives:

Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or higher), ESL (ES 100 or higher; up to 6 credits), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Social Science Electives:

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology

Program Electives:

CS 113 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4 Credits
CS 120 PROGRAMMING I 4 Credits
CS 126 DIGITAL IMAGING 3 Credits
CS 141 LINUX SYSTEM MANAGEMENT 3 Credits
CS 176 WEB DESIGN 4 Credits
CS 200 PROGRAMMING II 4 Credits
CS 205 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATION 4 Credits
CS 241 WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT 4 Credits
CS 243 COMPUTER NETWORKS II 4 Credits
ET 111 iCREAT-I: INTRODUCTION TO CODING, ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credits
ET 211 iCREAT-II: INTRODUCTION TO CODING, ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY II 3 Credits
LA 236 CYBERCRIME 3 Credits
AC 206 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Credits

Graduation Competency

Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.

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