# Computer Information Systems (A.A. Degree)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Information Systems

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The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares students for entry level business positions requiring the use of computer applications, and will qualify students in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and database management applications. More advanced students may enroll in telecommunications and computer networking courses. In some instances, students with work experience in the above mentioned areas may challenge courses based on that experience. Students seeking advanced placement must meet with an instructor to verify knowledge and skills. Students satisfactorily completing the following required courses will be eligible for the AA degree and the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Systems. Confer with a counselor concerning the specific pattern of requirements for this program and refer to the Degrees, Programs and Transfer Requirements section of the Catalog for information on the Associate in Arts degree.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Degree Major/Certificate Requirements** | | 15-16 |
| CIS 1 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 |
| or CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 40 | Database Management | 4 |
| CIS 42 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| BUS 238A | Word Processing I | 3 |
| or CIS 238A | Word Processing I | 3 |
| **Select a minimum of 9-10 units from the following** | | 9-10 |
| BUS 238B | Word Processing II | 3 |
| or CIS 238B | Word Processing II | 3 |
| CIS 23 | C# Programming | 4 |
| CIS 025 | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| CIS 026 | C Programming | 4 |
| CIS 036A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| CIS 036B | Java Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 039A | UNIX/LINUX Operating Systems | 4 |
| CIS 047 | Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| CIS 069 | Windows Network Administration | 4 |
| CIS 73 | Networking Concepts | 4 |
| CIS 97A | Oracle SQL and PL/SQL | 4 |
| CIS 209 | Introduction to Windows | 1 |
| CIS 233 | Introduction to the Internet | 2 |
| CIS 234A | World Wide Web Publishing I | 2 |
| CIS 239 | Help Desk Tools and Techniques | 2 |
| **CIS 234B World Wide Web Publishing II** | | 2 |
| **CIS 234D Web Authoring** | | 2 |
| **CIS 234E Creating an E-Commerce Web Site** | | 2 |
| CIS 201 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 4 |
| CIS 226A | Desktop Support Technician I | 3 |
| CIS 226B | Desktop Support Technician II | 3 |
| CIS 233 | Introduction to the Internet | 2 |