# Liberal Arts: Computer Science & Information Systems Emphasis (A.A. Degree)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science and Information Systems

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4128/4034

Students will have the opportunity to explore several areas of computer science, including programming, web page design, system administration and desktop publishing.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will develop an appreciation of both the technical and artistic sides of the profession. Students will be able to communicate ideas in a team environment.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Choose any combination of courses for a minimum of 18 units:** | |  |
| **Computer Science & Information Systems:** | |  |
| CD 12 | Technology Education for Teachers | 3 |
| CSIS 5 | C++ Scientific Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 6 | Webpage Authoring | 3 |
| or DM 6 | Webpage Authoring | 3 |
| CSIS 7 | Web Page Authoring II | 2 |
| or DM 7 | Web Page Authoring II | 2 |
| CSIS 8 | Introduction to the Internet | 1 |
| CSIS 9 | Computer Education for Teachers | 3 |
| CSIS 10 | Introduction to Programming using BASIC | 3 |
| CSIS 12 | Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 12L | Assembly Language Programming Lab | 1 |
| CSIS 18 | UNIX/C++ Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 18L | UNIX/C++ Programming Lab | 1 |
| CSIS 24 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| CSIS 26 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CSIS 43 | C Programming | 4 |
| CSIS 44 | C# .NET Programming | 4 |
| CSIS 45 | C++ Programming I | 3 |
| CSIS 46 | C++ Programming II | 3 |
| CSIS 47 | Visual C++ Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 49 | UNIX/Linux Shell Programming | 4 |
| CSIS 51 | Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| CSIS 54 | Perl Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 54L | Perl Programming Lab | 1 |
| CSIS 84 | JavaScript Programming | 2 |
| **Digital Media:** | |  |
| CSIS 73 | Desktop Publishing - Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| or DM 73 | Desktop Publishing - Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| CSIS 75 | Photoshop I - Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| or DM 75 | Photoshop I - Adobe PhotoShop | 3 |
| DM 74 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| or CSIS 74 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| DM 76 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| or CSIS 76 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DM 77 | Introduction to Digital Media and Its Tools | 3 |
| or CSIS 77 | Introduction to Digital Media and Its Tools | 3 |
| DM 80 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| or CSIS 80 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| DM 85 | Web Development and Design | 3 |
| or CSIS 85 | Web Development and Design | 3 |
| DM 113 | Introduction to Digital Video | 3 |
| DM 114 | Digital Media Production | 2 |
| **Total** | | **** |