Computer Systems and Applications - AAS

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

• College Composition or Applied Communication  Credits: 6
• Mathematics  Credits: 3 ¹
• Physical and Biological Sciences   Credits: 4
• Arts and Humanities  AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences  Credits: 6 ²

Notes:

¹ MAT 152 or equivalent or higher, except MAT 156 or 157

² Select from two different prefixes

Program Requirements (32 credits)

• CSA 107 - Technology Networking Tools (TNT) Credits: 1
• CSA 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: 3
• CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
• CSA 281 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
• CSA 282 - Database Concepts Credits: 3
• CSA 294 - CSA Project Credits: 1-6

• Note: CSA 294  must be taken for a minimum of 1 credit hour.

• CSC 105 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3
• CSC 113 - Programming: Python Credits: 3
• CSC 125 - Programming: C# Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CSC 205 - Programming: JavaScript, HTML & CSS Credits: 3
• CSC 211 - Programming: PHP and MySQL Credits: 3
• CSC 220 - Programming: Java Credits: 3

Program Electives (9 credits)

Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the following courses:

• CNT 101 - Networking and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 4
• CNT 105 - Cybersecurity Principles Credits: 3
• CNT 110 - A+ Computer Technician Certification Credits: 4
• CNT 118 - Operating System Fundamentals Credits: 3
• VGD 121 - Video Game Development for Game Engines Credits: 3
• VGD 171 - Video Game Development - Programming Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Computer Systems and Applications Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Adapt technological skills to meet a need within a business or occupational environment.
2. Communicate ideas in a collaborative environment during all stages of software development.
3. Develop technology skills to solve problems and increase productivity.
4. Identify ethical issues in the business and occupational environment.