CIS Programming

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A student receiving a certificate in CIS programming will have learned the fundamentals of a computer system, problem-solving skills, two computer languages, data communications, the use of application software and systems analysis and implementation.

Business programmers, or software developers, create and maintain programs that are used in business for accounting, payroll, and information management.

Systems programmers or analysts maintain the computer system of an organization by making new equiptment work, training people to use the system and solve problems when they occur.

The ablity to coordinate data and problem-solve are two of the most important characteristics of a programmer. Many technicians consider diagnosing "hard to find" trobles one of their most challenging and satisfying duties.

There is a huge demand for high-tech workers such as computer programmers and network administrators in the job market today. Computer technology is constantly advancing, and the rising demand for information, futher automation of offices and factories, advances in health and medicine, and continuing scientific research will stimulate the demand for skilled programmers.

Much faster than average growth is projected through 2005 for computer programmers. Computer programmers are projected to be amoung California's fastest growing occupations, 1995-2005. Nationally, by 2005, the positions are expected to double.

Almost any company that uses technology will need programmers or high tech computer workers of some sort: banks, manufacturing, government agencies, medical companies, etc.

Postions include: software programmers, network administrators, systems analysts, help-desk operators, computer support technicians, application developers and educators.

Large employerss such as Microsoft, IBM, and Hewlett Packard, as well as smaller local companies such as Honig Software, College of the Redwoods, and Team Solutions need computer programmers. The industry average for network administrators is $35,000 anually; for software programmers it is approximately $37,000; and for systems analysts, $44,000, with top pay for computer management positions approaching $100,000.

CIS Programming Certificate Major Requirements Total: 43-44 Units

Required Courses

• CIS 11 - Introduction to CIS (3 units)
• CIS 12 - Problem Solving for CIS (3 units)
• CIS 16/16L - Introduction to C++ (4 units)
• CIS 18/18L - Introduction to Visual Basic (4 units)
• CIS 20/20L - Data Structures with C++ (4 units)
• CIS 50/50L - Database Applications (4 units)
• CIS 70/70L - Systems Analysis and Design (6 units)
• CIS 77-83 - Short Course Series (4 units)
• BUS 1A - Principles of Accounting (4 units)
• BUS 52 - Business Communications (3 units)
• BUS 94 - Business Math (3 units)
  or
• MATH 21 - Finite Mathematics (3 units)
• SPCH 1/1H - Public Speaking (3 units)

Additional Requirements - 7-8 Units

• CIS 53/53L - Spreadsheet Applications (4 units)
• BUS 63/63L - Desktop Publishing Applications (4 units)
• MMC 10/10L - Multimedia Literacy (4 units)
• MMC 21/21L - Electronic Presentations (4 units)

First Semester:

CIS 11	Intro. to CIS	3.0
CIS 12	Problem Solving for CIS	3.0
CIS 77-84	Short Course Series (2 courses)	1.0
BUS 94	Business Math	3.0
or
MATH 21	Finite Math	3.0

Second Semester:

CIS 18/18L	Visual Basic & Lab	4.0
CIS 77-84	Short Course Series (2 courses)	1.0
SPCH 1	Public Speaking	3.0

Third Semester:

CIS 16/16L	Obj.-Oriented Prgrm. w/C++ & Lab	4.0
CIS 50/50L	Database Appl. & Lab	4.0
BUS 1A	Principles of Accounting	4.0

Fourth Semester:

CIS 20/20L	Prgrm. w/Data Structures & Lab	4.0
CIS 70/70L	Sys. Analysis/Design & Lab	4.0