Nov 21, 2024  
Baltimore City Community College’s 2024 - 2025 Catalog 
    
Baltimore City Community College’s 2024 - 2025 Catalog

Computer Information Systems, AAS


Computer Information Systems Degree

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multiuser/microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.


The Computer Information Systems Program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).


Certificates are also available in Computer Information Systems, Database Systems Administration, Network Specialist, and UNIX Systems Administration. A UNIX Systems Administration track can be pursued under the Computer Information Systems Certificate.

 


Suggested Sequence of Courses

** All BCCC students must meet the College’s Computer Literacy requirements in order to receive a degree or a certificate. All first-time, full- and part-time degree and certificate seeking students are required to complete the PRE 100  course within the first six credits.

Program Learning Outcomes


  • Apply knowledge of computing appropriate to the discipline.

  • Use the Systems Analysis Design paradigm to critically analyze a problem.

  • Solve problems (programming networking database and Web design) in the Information Technology environment.

  • Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

  • Demonstrate professional behavior.

  • Demonstrate ethical conduct.

  • Discuss IT-oriented security issues and protocols.

  • Demonstrate appropriate social skills and personal responsibility.

  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

  • Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individual’s organizations and society.

  • Demonstrate strong programming skills which may include writing debugging or testing computer programs.

  • Evaluate and maintain network environments.

  • Design and implement a web page.

  • Apply various IT skills to electronic databases.

Total Semester Credits 16


2nd Semester


Total Semester Credits 14


3rd Semester


Total Semester Credits 15


4th Semester


Total Semester Credits 15


Program Total 60