Computer Information Systems

A.A. Degree Computer Information Systems · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.

CourseTitleUnits
Degree Major/Certificate Requirements15-16
CIS 1Introduction to Computer Information Systems4
orCIS 5Introduction to Computer Science5
CIS 40Database Management4
CIS 42Spreadsheet Applications4
BUS 238AWord Processing I3
orCIS 238AWord Processing I3
Select a minimum of 9-10 units from the following9-10
BUS 238BWord Processing II3
orCIS 238BWord Processing II3
CIS 23C# Programming4
CIS 025Object Oriented Programming Using C++4
CIS 026C Programming4
CIS 036AJava Programming Language I4
CIS 036BJava Programming Language II4
CIS 039AUNIX/LINUX Operating Systems4
CIS 047Visual Basic Programming4
CIS 069Windows Network Administration4
CIS 73Networking Concepts4
CIS 97AOracle SQL and PL/SQL4
CIS 209Introduction to Windows1
CIS 233Introduction to the Internet2
CIS 234AWorld Wide Web Publishing I2
CIS 239Help Desk Tools and Techniques2
CIS 234B World Wide Web Publishing II2
CIS 234D Web Authoring2
CIS 234E Creating an E-Commerce Web Site2
CIS 201Introduction to Computer Hardware4
CIS 226ADesktop Support Technician I3
CIS 226BDesktop Support Technician II3
CIS 233Introduction to the Internet2

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