{ "college": "el-camino-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Computer Information Systems", "id": "computer-information-systems-as", "name": "Computer Information Systems", "award": "Associate of Science", "department": "computer-information-systems", "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3505", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "**Business Division**\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/business\n\nThe program is intended for students interested in information systems and can lead to career opportunities as software specialists, web programmers, database developers, systems analysts, or network administrators. A variety of courses will enable students to learn project management, perform systems analysis and design, create business software including websites, desktop applications, mobile apps, manage business data using spreadsheets and databases, implement cybersecurity measures, handle help desk incident reports, and install and maintain small and large LANs (local area networks). Students will demonstrate their proficiency through performance in laboratory exercises and objective examinations. Program assessment is measured by program completion and periodic program review.\n\nA minimum of 12 units must be completed at El Camino College.\n\nFor Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/business/cis.\n\n### Required Core: 9 units" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 13", "title": "Computer Information Systems", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 119", "title": "Introduction to Computer Security", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 26", "title": "Using Microsoft Excel", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 28", "title": "Database Management Using Microsoft Access", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Select one of the following options: 14-21 units\n\n#### Help Desk:" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "BUS 107", "title": "Effective English for Business", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BUS 145", "title": "Keyboarding I", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BUS 146", "title": "Keyboarding II", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 2", "title": "Office Applications", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 11", "title": "Help Desk Operations", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 40", "title": "Personal Computer Support and Networking", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Database:" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 18", "title": "Systems Analysis and Design", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 28", "title": "Database Management Using Microsoft Access", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 29", "title": "Advanced Database Applications", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 80", "title": "Database Programming", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 84", "title": "MySQL Database Programming for the Web", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Networking:" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 40", "title": "Personal Computer Support and Networking", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 137", "title": "Computer Networking Fundamentals", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 141", "title": "Introduction to Networks Cisco 1", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 142", "title": "Routing & Switching Essentials Cisco 2", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 143", "title": "Securing and Automating Enterprise Networks Cisco 3", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 198", "title": "Networking and Cybersecurity Capstone", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Programming:" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 16", "title": "Application Development and Programming Using Visual Basic.Net", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 18", "title": "Systems Analysis and Design", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 80", "title": "Database Programming", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 132", "title": "Web Development using HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 134", "title": "ASP.NET with C# Business Web Programming", "units": "4", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Mobile and Web Programming:" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 18", "title": "Systems Analysis and Design", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 84", "title": "MySQL Database Programming for the Web", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 132", "title": "Web Development using HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 133", "title": "Mashup JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 136", "title": "Building Mobile Apps", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Cybersecurity" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 40", "title": "Personal Computer Support and Networking", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 120", "title": "Digital Forensics", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 121", "title": "Cybersecurity Programming with Python", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 122", "title": "Ethical Hacking", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 123", "title": "Advanced Ethical Hacking", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 137", "title": "Computer Networking Fundamentals", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 198", "title": "Networking and Cybersecurity Capstone", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Cloud Computing" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 133", "title": "Mashup JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 150", "title": "Cloud Computing with AWS", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 152", "title": "Data Storage with AWS", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 154", "title": "Compute Engines with AWS", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CIS 156", "title": "Security with AWS", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "**Total Major Units: 23-30**\n\n### GE Patterns\n\nComplete one of the following:\n\n#### ECC GE: 24 units\n\nRequired for local degrees (AA and AS).\n\n#### Cal-GETC: 34 units\n\nRequired for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).\n\n### Electives\n\nAs needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.\n\n**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**" } ] }