Information
Systems A.A.S
With this degree you will be qualified as a computer programmer for web, personal computers, mid-range computers (Series i), and mainframe computers (Series z).
What type of jobs will you be qualified for?
This degree is designed to prepare
you for a career as a computer programmer, programmer/analyst, database programmer, database
administrator, technical writer, technical support specialist, help desk specialist,
web designer, web developer, webmaster, and software tester.
You will receive a solid background in the basic concepts of computer programming, web page development, web server application development, management and maintenance of web servers, and electronic commerce concepts.
Students successfully completing this degree can apply it toward the four-year Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Computer and Information Technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
This degree/diploma requires 64 credits.
Required Courses for Information Systems, A.A.S
Core Classes - First Semester (12 credits)
Core classes are common to both the IS degree/diploma and the Network Services degree/diploma.
COMP1120 - Foundations of Computing (offered Fall and Spring) 4 credits
COMP1125 - Spreadsheet/Database Integration (offered Fall and Spring) 4 credits
COMP1200 - PC Hardware and Software Essentials: A+ Certification (offered Fall and Spring) 4 credits
Core Classes - Second Semester (16 credits)
COMP1130 - Programming Fundamentals (offered Fall and Spring) 4 credits
COMP1140 - Web Development (offered Fall and Spring) 4 credits
COMP1360 - Introduction to Data Communications and Networking (offered Fall and Spring) 4 credits
COMP2496 - Capstone - Software Development 4 credits
Required Liberal Arts & Sciences (16 credits)
ENGL100 - Composition - 4 credits
SPCH110 - Public Speaking - 3 credits
MATH115 - Concepts in Math - 4 credits or MATH120 College Algebra (4 credits)
5 other general education credit - 5 credits
Elective Technical Credits (20 credits)
Choose 20 credits from the following specialties:
Web Development
COMP 2145 - Web Programming (ASP.NET and PHP) - 4 credits
COMP2150 - Web Services (XML) - 4 credits
PC Software Development
COMP2130 - Advanced Spreadsheet/Database & Programming (Excel and Access) - 4 credits
COMP2300 - Java - 4 credits
COMP2310 - VB.NET and Visual Studio - 4 credits
Enterprise Software Development
COMP2200 - i5 Operating System (Series i) - 4 credits
COMP2205 - RPG IV (Series i) - 4 credits
COMP2210 - COBOL (Series z) - 4 credits
