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2000-2001 Catalog
Computer Sciences and Information Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
(Integrated Systems Specialist) (2268)
Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science

The integrated systems specialist program is designed to be as "people oriented" as it is "machine oriented." Students will be trained to be problem solvers in the areas of microcomputer systems and micro/mainframe integrated systems. Communication and interpersonal skills will be emphasized throughout the curriculum. These skills will be developed through traditional classroom instruction and through less traditional modes such as role playing, internships and seminars.

Students graduating from this program should be qualified to fill entry-level jobs in any size company. Common job titles for which this degree prepares students include: product specialist, microcomputer specialist, network manager, problem desk worker, and microcomputer and networking analyst.

NOTE: Students have two degree alternatives in this program: The associate in science (A.S.) and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.). If you intend to pursue further education at the university level, you should enroll in the A.S. option. If you intend to go directly to work after completing your associate’s degree, consider the A.A.S. While the A.A.S. will not provide you with the transfer benefits of the A.S., the A.A.S. will provide you with the skills required to begin working in the field immediately upon graduation. If you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an advisor for further counseling.

Requirements and Recommended Course Groupings

The following is a presentation of required courses in recommended course groupings for this program. These groupings are only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow these precisely. The availability of courses, the student’s testing and academic performance and other factors may alter the student’s actual course completion sequence. Students of this program may register for courses in any grouping as long as the student has met any prerequisites for the course.

Course Grouping One
(First term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
*Mathematics
3
ENC 1101 English Composition I
3
CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts
3
CDA 2500 Introduction to Data Communications
3
Credit Hours
12

Course Grouping Two
(Second term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
COP 1000 Introduction to Programming and Algorithm Design
3
COP 2612 Microcomputer Operating Systems Concepts
3
CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications
3
ENC 1102 English Composition II
3
OR  
SPC 2600 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Credit Hours
12

Course Grouping Three
(Third term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
CGS 2542 Database Concepts for Microcomputers
3
CDA 1522 Computer Networks
3
*Humanities
3
Professional Electives (see list below)
6
Credit Hours
15

Course Grouping Four
(Fourth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
CET 2186 Computer Peripherals and Interfacing
3
CIS 1943 Internship
3
Professional Electives (see list below)
6
Credit Hours
12

Course Grouping Five
(Fifth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
CIS 2401 User Support and Software Evaluation
3
CIS 2321 Information Systems
3
SOP 1002 Human Relations
3
Professional Electives (see list below)
3
Credit Hours
12
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
63

Professional Electives

CDA 2524 Advanced Computer Networks
CDA 2525 Advanced Local Area Network Administration
CDA 2527 Network Analysis and Design
CEN 1300 Microsoft Systems Administration
CEN 1503 Novell Systems Administration
CET 2496 Network Service and Troubleshooting
CGS 1550 Local Area Network (LAN) Administration with Windows NT Server
CGS 1551 Local Area Network (LAN) Administration with Netware
CGS 1580 Introduction to Desktop Publishing
CGS 2512 Spreadsheet Concepts and Practices
CGS 2525 Introduction to Multimedia
CGS 2555 Introduction to the Internet
COP 2332 Introduction to Windows Programming Using Visual Basic
COP 2333 Advanced Windows Programming Using Visual Basic
COP 2701 Database Design and Programming for Microcomputers
COP 2702 Modern Database Management with Oracle
GRA 2740 Producing Multimedia
OST 2335 Applied Business Communications
**OST 2771 Word Processing for Windows I
***General Electives

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
**Students must have keyboarding skills. (See course prerequisite.)
***A minimum of three hours must be selected from the A.S. degree General Electives.

NOTE: Students earning an A.S. degree must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics course. Students earning an A.A.S. degree must take MAT 1033 or a higher level mathematics course.