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Computer and Information Sciences
Prepares students for employment in the rapidly expanding field of Computer and Information Sciences and offers the skills required to function effectively in various occupations and professions requiring the use of computers. Required courses focus upon the use and functioning of the computer and relate the general study of the computer with studies of specific languages, enabling the student to combine computer hardware and software to process data into information. Upon completion of this curriculum, the student should have the capability to apply computer technology to diverse business and professional environments and be qualified for employment as an entry-level programmer in the computer and information sciences industry or transfer to 4-year institution.

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Certificate Associate in Science
Certificates of Performance* Certificate of Achievement
Computer Programming
CoursesUnits
CISC 186, Visual Basic Programming4
CISC 190, Java Programming4
CISC 192, C/C++ Programming4
CISC 210, System Analysis and Design3
Total Units = 15

Microsoft Certified System Engineer
CoursesUnits
MSFT 051, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows 2000 Professional2.5
MSFT 052, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server2.5
MSFT 053, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure2.5
MSFT 054, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Infrastructure2.5
MSFT 055, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure2.5
MSFT 056, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure2
MSFT 057, Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network2.5
Total Units = 17

*This is a department award in recognition of information on the transcript and does not imply meeting a graduation requirement.
Computer and Information Sciences
CoursesUnits
ACCT 116A, Financial Accounting4
ACCT 116B, Managerial Accounting4
BUSE 119, Business Communications3
BUSE 140, Business Law & the Legal Environment3
CISC 181, Principles of Information Systems4
CISC 186, Visual Basic Programming4
ECON 120, Principles of Economics I3
MATH 119, Elementary Statistics3
CISC Elective(s)*3
Total Units = 31

*Choose a minimum of 3 units in CISC. Students should consult with their counselor prior to choosing electives to ensure electives meet program and/or transfer goals.

Note: Only one Computer and Information Sciences (CISC) course from the above list may be used to satisfy SDCCD general education requirements.

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