# CIS--Computer Programming (A.S. Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Information Systems

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The major in Computer Programming prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.

**Career Opportunities**

Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries. Job titles include: Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Language Coder, Computer Systems Consultant, Software Architect, Software Engineer

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Computer Software Development: Demonstrate the ability to apply data requirements, algorithmic principles, and software development practice in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that proves comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
2.  Programming Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, using algorithms to create computer systems and appropriate problem solving using a programming language.
3.  Solve Business Problems with Computers: Interpret and analyze a business information problem and design, code, compile, test and debug a program solution in C++ using proper program syntax balancing efficiency and maintainability, and manage project tasks required for completion of a computer system development project.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Introduction to Computer Science (Choose one of the following) (4-5 units)** | | 4-5 |
| CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 20 | Microcomputer Assembly Language | 4 |
| **Introductory Programming (Choose one of the following) (5 units)** | | 5 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| CIS 61 | Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs | 5 |
| **Programming Fundamentals (Choose one of the following) (4 units)** | | 4 |
| CIS 25 | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| CIS 36A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| **Advanced Programming (Choose one of the following) (4 units)** | | 4 |
| CIS 25B | C++ Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 36B | Java Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 27 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| **Electives (minimum 7 units)** | | 7 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 24 | Computerized Accounting Principles | 3 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| CIS 20 | Microcomputer Assembly Language | 4 |
| CIS 25 | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| CIS 25B | C++ Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 36A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| CIS 36B | Java Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 61 | Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs | 5 |
| CIS 62 | Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 81 | Systems Analysis with UML | 3 |
| CIS 98 | Database Programming with SQL | 4 |
| CIS 99 | Database Administration with SQL | 4 |
| MATH 3A | Calculus I | 5 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 11 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| PHIL 10 | Logic | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| **Total Major Units** | | 24-25 |
| **General Education Requirements:** | | 21 |
| **Electives to meet 60 units:** | | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |