Computer Information Systems
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 63-64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
| CSC-103 | Computing Sciences Portal | 3 |
| CSC-115 | CS1: Introduction to Programming and Computational Thinking | 3 |
| CSC-142 | Fundamentals of Information Systems | 3 |
| CSC-153 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSC-190 | CS2: Object-Oriented Software Development | 4 |
| CSC-200 | CS3: Data Structures | 4 |
| CSC-253 | Cloud Operations | 3 |
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Technical Ethics | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II) | 3 |
| MAT-165 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
Complete one of the following sequences:
Complete one of the following:
| MAT-160 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
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| Or | |
| MAT-220 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
3-4 credits of Approved Electives from the following:
| ACC-101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-124 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| CSC-243 | Systems Analysis and Design I | 3 |
| CSC-249 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 4 |
| CSC-251 | Applied Database Concepts | 3 |
| CSC-260 | Networking Technologies | 3 |
| CSC-270 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| CSC-271 | Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (17 Credit Hours)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| CSC-103 | Computing Sciences Portal | 3 |
| CSC-115 | CS1: Introduction to Programming and Computational Thinking | 3 |
| CSC-142 | Fundamentals of Information Systems | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
| MAT-165 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| CSC-153 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSC-190 | CS2: Object-Oriented Software Development | 4 |
| ENG-113 | Technical Ethics | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II) | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
Third Semester (14 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| MAT-160 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
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| Or | |
| MAT-220 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
Fourth Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)
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| Approved Electives | 3-4 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Apply computational concepts and analytical thinking in the development of computer algorithms and solutions.
- Compare information systems and technologies used in organizations, explaining their impact on the success of organizations.
- Apply computer algorithms and solutions to solve theoretical problems in businesses and/or organizational operations.
- Analyze the social context of computing as it impacts individuals, organizations, and society (including ethical, legal, security, and global policy issues).