CIS: Data Analytics

Associate in Science Computer Science & Information Systems · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

CIS: Data Analytics is the science of analyzing raw data in order to make informed decisions with the goal of optimizing performance. This degree focuses on concepts as well as current and emerging software required to be a successful Data Analyst. Typical employment opportunities include: Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, Research Analyst, Data Visualization Developer, Social Media Marketing, and Application Tester and Developer. Ideal for students with a Bachelors degree, work or military experience and excited to break into the growing field of Data Analytics and Data Science.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Examine and apply the science of analyzing raw data in order to make conclusions about that information to assist in optimizing performance using emerging application software and programming specializing in Data Analytics.
  2. Demonstrate communication, teamwork, and project-based learning skills necessary to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  3. Analyze business and technical challenges and then identify and define the computer software application and programming requirements appropriate for the business process.
  4. Identify problem and process requirements and then design, implement, evaluate, and communicate a computer-based system, process, component, program, or application program to assist in achieving the desired problem results.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements19
CSIT 125Computer Information Systems3
CSIT 128Foundations of Data Science4
CSIT 165R Programming3
CSIT 175Python Programming3
CSIT 226Data Visualization3
CSIT 230Data Modeling3
Data Analytics/Data Science Electives - Choose Two6-8
CSIT 110AI Literacy and Skills3
CSIT 150Introduction to SQL3
CSIT 275Advanced Python Programming3
CSCI 250Introduction to Artificial Intelligence4
CSCI 290Introduction to Machine Learning4
CSNT 150AWS Academy Cloud Foundations3
GEOG 120Digital Earth: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems4
JOUR 200Digital Literacy3
Total25-27

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