Computer Science & Information Systems

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Computer Science and Information Systems program prepares students taking the Computer Science Option with the lower-division coursework required at most universities for advancement to upper-division coursework for the Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Computer Science or Information Systems fields. All options are designed to provide students with the skills necessary for employment in the information systems and computer science industry.

CERTIFICATE & A.S. DEGREE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

• Computer Science Option
• Digital and Web Design Option
• Network and Security Option

COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION - PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Computer Science and Information Systems - Computer Science Option program, a student should be able to:

• demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, and work effectively on a team.
• design and construct significant computer application(s) using current programming languages and operating systems.
• describe the functions of a contemporary operating system with respect to convenience, efficiency, and the ability to evolve.
• demonstrate the ability to evaluate algorithms, select from a range of possible options, provide justification for that selection, and implement the algorithm in programming context. 

DIGITAL AND WEB DESIGN OPTION - PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Computer Science and Information Systems - Digital and Web Design Option program, a student should be able to:

• anticipate, identify and solve technical and design issues by applying current media design standards.
• demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with non-technical colleagues, work effectively on a team.
• apply knowledge in a variety of computer skill and proficiency areas including programming languages, software applications, and hardware setup and configuration.

NETWORK AND SECURITY OPTION - PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Computer Science and Information Systems - Network and Security Option program, a student should be able to:

• design, plan, and implement a small office network, incorporating current industry standards for performance, reliability, and security.
• demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, and work effectively on a team.
• assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• configure small business and small enterprise networking, storage and virtual equipment, (servers and network devices) to create realiable, secure, and efficient networking infrastructure.