This degree provides students with a competitive edge through instruction in the most current object-oriented programming methodologies and the opportunity to pursue a career in computer programming.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of all courses in the program, the Computer Information Systems Programming student will have demonstrated the following abilities:
- demonstrate and apply algorithmic thinking ability
- apply structured programming techniques in a variety of programming languages
- apply object-oriented programming techniques in a variety of programming languages
- utilize a visual design environment to develop programs and applications
- utilize various programming constructs such as data types, variables, decisions, repetition, arrays
and file handling in a variety of programming languages as needed to solve problems - apply programming skills and constructs to develop large-scale programs and applications.
Program Coordinator: Mahendra Shah
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Title | Credits |
| CSC*101 | Introduction to Computers (a) | 3 |
| CSC*126 | Programming Logic & Design with Visual Basic | 3 |
| CST*130 | Network Essentials I (a) | 3 |
| ENG*101 | Composition (a) | 3 |
| MAT*165 | Elementary Statistics with Computer Application (a) | 4 |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSC*208 | Advanced Visual Basic (a) | 4 |
| CSC*231 | Database Design I (a) | 3 |
| CST*210 | Operating Systems (a) | 3 |
| CSC*213 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ (a) | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| COM*172 | Interpersonal Communication (a) or | |
| COM*173 | Public Speaking (a) or | |
| ENG*106 | Writing for Business (a) | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSC*214 | Advanced C++ Programming (a) | 3 |
| CSC*220 | Object-Oriented Programming Using Java (a) | 3 |
| CSC*250 | Systems Analysis and Design (a) | 3 |
| Directed Elective (a)(b) (from CSA*, CSC*, CST*) | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective (from ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, POL*, PSY*, SOC*) | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSC*221 | Advanced Java Programming (a) | 3 |
| CSC*292 | Practicum in Computer Science(a) | 3 |
| Directed Elective (a)(b) (from CSA*, CSC*, CST*) | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| (ART*, COM*154, COM*167, DGA*, GRA*, NMC*, MUS*, THR*) | ||
| Science Elective (c) (from AST*, BIO*, CHE*, EAS*, EVS*, MET*, OCE*, PHY*) | 3-4 | |
| Total | ||
| 62-63 | ||
(a) Prerequisite and/or co-requisite required.
(b) To be selected in consultation with faculty advisor based on student’s program of study.
(c) Students intending to transfer to a four-year program should take a 4-credit lab science
Computer Information Systems:
Computer Programming Option (A.S. Degree) Program Abilities:
Upon successful completion of all courses in the program, the Computer Information Systems Programming student will have demonstrated the following abilities:
1. demonstrate and apply algorithmic thinking ability
2. apply structured programming techniques in a variety of programming languages
3. apply object-oriented programming techniques in a variety of programming languages
4. utilize a visual design environment to develop programs and applications
5. utilize various programming constructs such as data types, variables, decisions, repetition, arrays
and file handling in a variety of programming languages as needed to solve problems
6. apply programming skills and constructs to develop large-scale programs and applications
STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Get more details about this merger.