61 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0121
This degree prepares students to provide an entry-level support of computers and information systems in a business environment or to serve as a liaison between the IT department and other departments in the organization. Students will learn computer hardware, software, programming and networks. Special focus is placed on data and data analytics.
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area A — Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Writing Digital Content | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech (recommended) | ||
| Area B — Mathematics | ||
| One course from Area B (Mathematics) (MAT 114 or higher required) | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics I (recommended) | ||
| Area C — Science | ||
| No course needed | 0 | |
| Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| One course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F — Global Studies 1 | ||
| One course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| One course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
- 1
Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
- 2
Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 102 | Job Search Principles and Tools | 1 |
| CIS 131 | Web Page Development | 3-4 |
| or ART 259 | Introduction to Web Design | |
| CIS 136 | Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles | 3 |
| CIS 201 | Information Systems for Business | 3 |
| CIS 203 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 208 | Visual Basic for Applications | 4 |
| CIS 212 | No Code Machine Learning | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Data Visualization Using Tableau | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming | ||
| Java Programming | ||
| C# Programming | ||
| Python Computer Science I | ||
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CAB 150 | Visio Fundamentals | 2 |
| or CAB 235 | Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel | |
| CNS 105 | Networking Essentials (or any higher-numbered CNS course) | 3 |
| CNS/CIS 218 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| ELT 130 | PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Internship (recommended):
An internship is vital for a Computers and Information Systems degree as it provides hands-on, real-world experience, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge, gain practical skills, and build a professional network crucial for launching a successful career in the field. In addition to finding internships on their own, students are welcome to use Oakton's Internship program for assistance. Visit www.oakton.edu/internships or email internships@oakton.edu for more information.
Computers and Information Systems Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computers and Information Systems. For more information or program specific advising contact the program co-coordinators. General Education courses should be selected from the List of IAI General Education Courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 114 | Applied Mathematics I | 4 |
| CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CNS 105 | Networking Essentials | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Writing Digital Content | ||
| Technical Writing Applications (recommended) | ||
| Effective Speech (recommended) | ||
| CAB 150 or CAB 235 | Visio Fundamentals or Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CIS 131 or ART 259 | Web Page Development or Introduction to Web Design | 3-4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming | ||
| Java Programming | ||
| C# Programming | ||
| Python Computer Science I | ||
| CIS/CNS 218 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 201 | Information Systems for Business | 3 |
| CIS 212 | No Code Machine Learning | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Data Visualization Using Tableau | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
| Social Problems 2 | ||
| Sociology of Marriage and Family 1 | ||
| Sociology of Sex and Gender 1 | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 1 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies 1 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CIS 102 | Job Search Principles and Tools | 1 |
| CIS 136 | Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles | 3 |
| CIS 203 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 208 | Visual Basic for Applications | 4 |
| ELT 130 | PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art History: Art of the Non-Western World 3 | ||
| Introduction to Global Literature 3 | ||
| Global Cinema 3 | ||
| Introduction to World Music 3 | ||
| World Mythologies 3 | ||
| Asian Humanities 3 | ||
| World Religions 3 | ||
| Asian Philosophy 3 | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
- 1
Course fulfills the U.S. Diversity Studies requirement. At least one U.S. Diversity Studies course is required for degree completion.
- 2
Course fulfills both the Global Studies and U.S. Diversity Studies requirement.
- 3
Course fulfills the Global Studies requirement. At least one Global Studies course is required for degree completion.
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. Part-time students should contact the department chair to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences using appropriate concepts and terminology.
- Choose which software program should be used to produce a document electronically.
- Apply the computer concepts and skills learned to solve business problems.
- Troubleshoot computer software, computer hardware, and networks and recommend possible solutions.
- Use the tools to analyze, design, and implement information systems.
- Demonstrate effective team work skills.
- Utilize No-Code Machine Learning tools to classify and sort data, and then train models to make valid predictions from that data.
- Create effective data visualizations to convey information to various audiences.
- Apply ethical and societal concerns regarding computer technology.