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Associate in Science |
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Certificate of Achievement - Computer Information Systems |
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Certificate of Accomplishment - Computer Information Systems |
Associate in Science - Computer Information Systems
Catalog 2012-2013
The computer information systems associate in science program prepares the student for jobs in business and government as information technologies and management workers. Principal areas of study are computer software applications, internet technologies, database systems, project management systems and basic network principles. These CIS courses prepare students for a career path in computer information systems and technologies. These courses teach terminology and provide hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems and stand alone and internet based applications.
In order to obtain an associate in science degree, students must complete the courses required for the core certificate of achievement and minimum of one area of technical specialization, and complete all graduation requirements as listed in the Diablo Valley College catalog. To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the major. Other electives and course substitutions not listed below are possible with department chairperson approval.
Students are limited to one associate in science degree regardless of the number of specializations complete. Multiple certificates may be awarded.
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Major requirements |
Units | |
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Core courses |
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CIS 115 |
Microsoft Word - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 116 |
Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 118 |
Microsoft PowerPoint - Comprehensive |
2 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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CIS 100 |
Microsoft Windows - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 101 |
Apple Mac Operating System |
2 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 119 |
Microsoft Outlook - Comprehensive |
2 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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Core courses units subtotal |
12 |
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Choose one of the following four technical specialization areas: |
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Database Management - required courses |
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| CIS 107 | Web Database with Dreamweaver | 2 |
| CIS 117 | Microsoft Access - Comprehensive | 2 |
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CIS 160 |
Introduction to MySQL |
2 |
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Project Management - required courses |
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CIS 180 |
Introduction to Project Management/CAPM Prep |
3 |
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CIS 181 |
Project Management Fundamentals/PMI PMP Prep |
3 |
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Project Management - recommended electives |
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CIS 185 |
Microsoft Project |
2 |
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CIS 186 |
Microsoft Visio |
2 |
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Web Graphics - required courses |
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CIS 130 |
Adobe Photoshop Elements |
2 |
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CIS 131 |
Adobe Flash - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 132 |
Adobe Premiere Elements - Comprehensive |
2 |
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Web Graphics - recommended electives |
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CIS 133 |
Using Camtasia |
1 |
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CIS 134 |
Using Apple iLife |
2 |
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CIS 135 |
Podcasting |
1 |
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Web Technology - required courses |
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CIS 105 |
Introduction to Web Design |
2 |
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CIS 106 |
Adobe Dreamweaver - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 107 |
Web Database with Dreamweaver |
2 |
| Web Technology - recommended electives | ||
| CIS 117 | Microsoft Access - Comprehensive | 2 |
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CIS 160 |
Introduction to MySQL |
2 |
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COMSC 195 |
WWW Publishing with HTML |
1 |
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Total minimum required units |
18 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Computer Information Systems [ (Datatel code AS.CIS.D)]
#1. perform the duties of Information Technologies and Management workers as identified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
#2. provide technical assistance and training to computer system users.
#3. investigate and resolve computer software and hardware problems of users.
#4. perform the professional duties demanded in any modern office environment.
#5. design and maintain static and dynamic web sites.
#6. integrate elements such as graphics, animation and streaming media on web sites.
#7. develop and implement database systems for stand alone or internet based deployment.
#8. use technology to manage multi-faceted projects.
#9. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#10. produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Computer Information Systems - Core
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
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Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 115 |
Microsoft Word - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 116 |
Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 118 |
Microsoft PowerPoint - Comprehensive |
2 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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CIS 100 |
Microsoft Windows - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 101 |
Apple Mac Operating System |
2 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 119 |
Microsoft Outlook - Comprehensive |
2 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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Total minimum required units |
12 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Computer Information Systems - Core [ (Datatel code CA.CISC.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Computer Information Systems - Database Management
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
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Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 107 |
Web Database with Dreamweaver |
2 |
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CIS 115 |
Microsoft Word - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 116 |
Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 118 |
Microsoft Powerpoint - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 119 |
Microsoft Outlook - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 160 |
Introduction to MySQL |
2 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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CIS 100 |
Microsoft Windows - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 101 |
Apple Mac Operating System |
2 |
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Total minimum required units |
18 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Computer Information Systems - Database Management [ (Datatel code CA.CISDM.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.
#3. apply database syntax, properties, operators, and functions.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Computer Information Systems - Project Management
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher.
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Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 115 |
Microsoft Word - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 116 |
Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 118 |
Microsoft Powerpoint - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 180 |
Introduction to Project Management/CAPM Prep |
3 |
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CIS 181 |
Project Management Fundamentals/PMI PMP Prep |
3 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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CIS 100 |
Microsoft Windows - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 101 |
Apple Mac Operating System |
2 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 119 |
Microsoft Outlook - Comprehensive |
2 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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Total minimum required units |
18 |
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Project management - recommended electives: |
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CIS 185 |
Microsoft Project |
2 |
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CIS 186 |
Microsoft Visio |
2 |
Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Computer Information Systems - Project Management [ (Datatel code CA.CISPM.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.
#3. apply the principles of the Project Management Institute (PMI) processes of project management.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Computer Information Systems - Web Graphics
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
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Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 115 |
Microsoft Word - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 116 |
Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 118 |
Microsoft PowerPoint - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 130 |
Adobe Photoshop Elements |
2 |
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CIS 131 |
Adobe Flash - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 132 |
Adobe Premiere Elements- Comprehensive |
2 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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CIS 100 |
Microsoft Windows - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 101 |
Apple Mac Operating System |
2 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 119 |
Microsoft Outlook - Comprehensive |
2 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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Total units required |
18 |
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Web graphics - recommended electives: |
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CIS 133 |
Using Camtasia |
1 |
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CIS 134 |
Using Apple iLife |
2 |
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CIS 135 |
Podcasting |
1 |
Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Computer Information Systems - Web Graphics [ (Datatel code CA.CISWG.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.
#3. perform the duties demanded in any modern office environment.
#4. able to prepare images for sharing and distribution.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Computer Information Systems - Web Technology
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of positions that use computer information systems.
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Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 105 |
Introduction to Web Design |
2 |
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CIS 106 |
Adobe Dreamweaver - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 107 |
Web Database with Dreamweaver |
2 |
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CIS 115 |
Microsoft Word - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 116 |
Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 118 |
Microsoft PowerPoint - Comprehensive |
2 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
||
|
CIS 100 |
Microsoft Windows - Comprehensive |
2 |
|
CIS 101 |
Apple Mac Operating System |
2 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
||
|
CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 119 |
Microsoft Outlook - Comprehensive |
2 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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Total minimum required units |
18 |
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Web technology - recommended electives: |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
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CIS 160 |
Introduction to MySQL |
2 |
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COMSC 195 |
WWW Publishing with HTML |
1 |
Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Computer Information Systems - Web Technology [ (Datatel code CA.CISWT.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.
#3. plan and design web pages.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Accomplishment - Computer Information Systems - Database Management
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
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Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 107 |
Web Database with Dreamweaver |
2 |
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
|
CIS 160 |
Introduction to MySQL |
2 |
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Total units required |
6 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of accomplishment in Computer Information Systems - Database Management [ (Datatel code CC.CISDM.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. apply database syntax, properties, operators, and functions.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Accomplishment - Computer Information Systems - Project Management
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
|
Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 180 |
Introduction to Project Management/CAPM Prep |
3 |
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CIS 181 |
Project Management Fundamentals/PMI PMP Prep |
3 |
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Total units required |
6 |
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Project management - recommended electives: |
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CIS 185 |
Microsoft Project |
2 |
|
CIS 186 |
Microsoft Visio |
2 |
Program-level SLOs. Certificate of accomplishment in Computer Information Systems - Project Management [ (Datatel code CC.CISPM.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. apply the principles of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) processes of project management.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Accomplishment - Computer Information Systems - Web Graphics
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
|
Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 130 |
Adobe Photoshop Elements |
2 |
|
CIS 131 |
Adobe Flash - Comprehensive |
2 |
|
CIS 132 |
Adobe Premiere Elements - Comprehensive |
2 |
|
Total minimum required units |
6 |
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Web graphics - recommended electives: |
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CIS 133 |
Using Camtasia |
1 |
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CIS 134 |
Using Apple iLife |
2 |
|
CIS 135 |
Podcasting |
1 |
Program-level SLOs. Certificate of accomplishment in Computer Information Systems - Web Graphics [ (Datatel code CC.CISWG.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. able to prepare images for sharing and distribution.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Accomplishment - Computer Information Systems - Web Technology
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a 'C' grade or higher (but up to 15.5 units may be 'P'). Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
|
Required courses |
Units |
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CIS 105 |
Introduction to Web Design |
2 |
|
CIS 106 |
Adobe Dreamweaver - Comprehensive |
2 |
|
CIS 107 |
Web Database with Dreamweaver |
2 |
|
Total minimum required units |
6 |
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Web technology - recommended electives: |
||
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CIS 117 |
Microsoft Access - Comprehensive |
2 |
|
CIS 160 |
Introduction to MySQL |
2 |
|
COMSC 195 |
WWW Publishing with HTML |
1 |
Program-level SLOs. Certificate of accomplishment in Computer Information Systems - Web Technology [ (Datatel code CC.CISWT.D)]
#1. demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.
#2. plan and design web pages.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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