Computer and Information Sciences Program
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Description
Prepares students for employment in the rapidly expanding field of Computer and Information Sciences and offers the skills required to function effectively in various occupations and professions requiring the use of computers. Required courses focus upon the use and functioning of the computer and relate the general study of the computer with studies of specific languages, enabling the student to combine computer hardware and software to process data into information. Upon completion of this curriculum, the student should have the capability to apply computer technology to diverse business and professional environments and be qualified for employment as an entry-level programmer in the computer and information sciences industry or transfer to 4 year institution.
Gainful Employment Information
| Award Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Performance: | |
| Computer Programming | 15 |
| Certificate of Achievement: | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 31-32 |
| Associate of Science Degree: | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 31-32* |
*and courses to meet graduation requirements, general education and electives as needed to meet the minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Students will be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.
Certificate of Performance:
Computer Programming*
This certificate of performance in computer programming requires completion of the courses listed below and is meant to prepare students who are planning on preparing for entry-level positions in computer programming and/or information technology. The certificate of performance also offers students the opportunity to learn or enhance computer programming skills.
*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student's transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
Certificate of Achievement:
Computer and Information Sciences
The certificate of achievement in Computer Information Sciences requires completion of the courses listed below and is meant to prepare students who are planning and preparing for entry level positions in the Computer Information Sciences Industry.
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 116B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSE 140 | Business Law and the Legal Environment | 3 |
| CISC 181 | Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| CISC 186 | Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| ECON 120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 119 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Select 3–4 units from the following: | ||
| CISC 71 | Microcontroller Programming | 4 |
| CISC 150 | Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| CISC 179 | Python Programming | 4 |
| CISC 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 |
| CISC 290 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| MARK 105 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| Total Units = 31-32 | ||
Associate of Science Degree:
Computer and Information Sciences
The associate degree in Computer Information Sciences requires completion of the courses listed below and is meant to prepare students who are planning on transferring to Information Decision Systems programs at four-year institutions. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed on page 94 of this catalog. The associate degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 units.
*Choose a minimum of 3 units in CISC. Students should consult with their counselor prior to choosing electives to ensure electives meet program and/or transfer goals.
Note: Only one Computer and Information Sciences (CISC) course from the above list may be used to satisfy SDCCD general education requirements.
For graduation requirements see Requirements for the Associate Degree.
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Recommended Electives: Computer and Information Sciences 150 , 270 , 290 ; Economics 120 , 121 ; Marketing 105.
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 116B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSE 140 | Business Law and the Legal Environment | 3 |
| CISC 181 | Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| CISC 186 | Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| ECON 120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 119 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Select 3–4 units from the following: | ||
| CISC 71 | Microcontroller Programming | 4 |
| CISC 150 | Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| CISC 179 | Python Programming | 4 |
| CISC 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 |
| CISC 290 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| MARK 105 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| Total Units = 31-32 | ||
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.
Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foreign language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.