Computer Information Systems - Associate in Applied Science

Program Info

Year Established
2003
Program Code
CISYS.AAS
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
Kimberly Moscardelli: 313-845-1549, kimm@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-162G

Program Description

Description

Provides students with in-depth skills and knowledge in a broad range of IT disciplines including programming, database development, PC repair, networking, operating systems, security, web development, and system analysis and design. Courses in the CIS program include extensive hands-on laboratory work in current industry technology and software, such as PHP, MySQL, Oracle, .NET, Java and Mobile Application Development. HFC is also a member of Microsoft’s MSDN Academic Alliance Program which allows the College to provide students with many of their development tools at an affordable cost.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Operate a personal computer and productivity software installed on it, including Microsoft Office, file management, the Internet/Web, e-mail, and input/output/storage devices.
  2. Explain the importance of personal responsibility and security in a technological world, including copyright laws, netiquette, ethics, privacy issues, and security threats.
  3. Design, create and manipulate with an enterprise database.
  4. Explain networking standards, protocols, transmission media, and hardware.
  5. Write computer programs using several programming languages, both procedural and object-oriented.
  6. Explain the client-server model of web development and develop client and server-side web pages.
  7. Interface with the Unix/Linux operating system, including the vi editor, file management, and shell scripting.
  8. Analyze, design, and implement an information system.
  9. Create and deliver a professional team presentation.
Career Opportunities
  • Programmer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Application Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Project Manager

Transfer Agreements
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Assurance Specialist 3+1 agreement with Baker College
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Project Management 3+1 agreement with Baker College
Bachelor Degree (Many Programs) other agreement with Davenport University
Bachelor Degree in Honors 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Computer Information Systems 3+1 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Technology Management 3+1 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Integrated Studies 2+2 agreement with Oakland University

What classes do I take?

Computer Information Systems: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023

General Education

Category 7
Complete any additional General Education Course
Credit Hours
3.00

See General Education Requirements for details.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses
Course name Credit Hours
CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology 3.00
CIS-111: SQL for Database Development 3.00
CIS-112: Introduction to Networking 3.00
CIS-122: Web Internet Technologies 3.00
CIS-125: Principles of Programming Logic 4.00
CIS-129: Introduction to UNIX with Shell Scripting 4.00
CIS-130: C# Programming 3.00
CIS-170: C Programming 3.00
CIS-171: Java Programming 3.00
CIS-294: Software Engineering 3.00

CIS Advanced Programming: Complete two

 6.00

CIS Course: Complete one

  • Complete one additional CIS course, except CIS-221 or CIS-223, that is not already listed as a required course.
 3.00
Credit Hours: 41
Required Support Courses
Course name Credit Hours
ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing 3.00

Mathematics: Complete one

 3.00
Credit Hours: 6
Note

Complete additional 100-level, or higher, credits to complete this degree.

Elective Hours
10.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2021 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.