Potomac State College West Virgina University.

Computer Information Systems

This program provides knowledge and skills regarding hardware, software, application of microcomputers and design of information systems using microcomputers.

Career Opportunities: Occupational objectives include careers such as information center microcomputer specialist, microcomputer training specialist, and microcomputer sales. Persons in non-computer careers would enhance their performance and careers by the use and knowledge of microcomputers.

Requirements for Graduation

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, a student needs to complete a minimum of 63 credit-hours of required and elective course work. .

FIRST YEAR

First Semester			Hrs.
CIS	106	PC Hardware Concepts	3
CIS	109	Networking Essentials	3
PSYC	101	Introduction to Psychology	3
MATH	126	College Algebra	3
ENGL	101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
WVUe	191*	First-Year Seminar	(1)
Total			15

 

Second Semester			Hrs.
CIS	107	Operating Systems	3
CIS	114	Micro Applications 2 (EXCEL)	3
CIS	116	Micro Applications 4 (ACCESS)	3
CIS	225	Internet Essentials	3
CIS	232	Visual Basic Programming I	3
Total			15

 

SECOND YEAR

First Semester			Hrs.
CIS	118	Web Page Design	3
BTEC	107	Business Communications	3
GEC Elective			3
Major Core Electives			9
Total			18

 

Second Semester			Hrs.
CIS	250	Directed Comp Experience	3
Major Core Electives			12
Total			15

Total Hours: 63

Major Core Major Electives: CIS 100-Introduction to Computer Information Systems, CIS 113-Microcomputer Applications 1 (WORD), CIS 115-Microcomputer Applications III (POWERPOINT), CIS 226-Image Management, CIS 228-E-Commerce, CIS 229-Digital Video Essentials, CIS 234-Computer Graphics--Illustrator; ACCT 201-Principles of Accounting, ACCT 202, Principles of Accounting; BTEC 260-Computerized Accounting; OSTC 240-Desktop Publishing.

*Required of first-time, first-semester students; not required for graduation.