Computer Information System, Software Development Option, AAB
Associate of Applied Business in Computer Information Systems, Software Development Option (244106AAB)
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Program Description
The Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Software Development Option allows students to attain knowledge and applied skills for effective software application development, client/server application development, and database application development and management.
The CIS program offers high level training by introducing students to basic computing concepts while allowing them to develop the applied skills required for the workforce. Courses are taught in cutting edge computer labs so students can learn and practice skills. Schedules offer a range of day and evening classes.
Requirements for Admission
- Students entering the Computer Information Systems associate and bachelor's degree programs must pass a Computer Literacy Placement test or complete the bridge course CISS 105 Introduction to Computers and Application Software with a grade of C- or better prior to enrolling in the technical courses for this program. This class does not count towards program requirements.
- Students must attain a C- or better in each transferred course in the CIS area.
Program-Specific Degree Requirements
- Students must attain a C or better in each course in their major area.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum of 15 earned credit hours for Inter- and Intra-College Transfer into all Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Computer Information Systems.
- Additional classes may be needed to transition into a BS degree in Computer Information Systems.
Career Information
Graduates of the associate and bachelor's degree programs in Computer Information Systems under the Programming option are expected to qualify for such positions as programmer/analysts, software developers, database administrators, and web developers in in government, business, information technology, and other industries.
The following information has official approval of The Department of Computer Science and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 9 | |
| Program-Specific General Education | 7-8 | |
| Business Core | 12 | |
| CIS - Software Development AAB Core | 28 | |
| General Electives | 4 | |
| Internship or Cooperative Education | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 15 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements.
General Education for Applied Associate Degree Programs
Students in applied associate degree programs must complete the following 15 credit-hour set of General Education coursework. Some courses are covered by program-specific general education requirements further below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Foundations | 9 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 3 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 6 | |
Natural Science: 3 credit hours | ||
Social Science: 3 credit hours 2 | ||
| Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36. They are also encouraged to choose a Social Science course that also meets a Global Diversity or Domestic Diversity General Education requirement for bachelor's degrees.
Computer Literacy Placement
Students entering the Computer Information Systems associate and bachelor's degree programs must pass a Computer Literacy Placement test or complete the bridge course CISS 105 Introduction to Computers and Application Software with a grade of C- or better prior to enrolling in the technical courses for this program. This class does not count towards program requirements.
Program-Specific General Education
This courses are required by the program and also meet general education requirements above.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 200 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 2 | 4-5 |
| or MATH 143 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 - Expanded | |
| or MATH 145 | Algebra for Calculus | |
| Total Hours | 7-8 | |
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Meets Social Science Requirement.
- 2
Meets Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic Requirement. Students who place higher in mathematics may meet this requirement using the mathematics class they place in.
Business Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 201 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Management: Principles & Concepts | 3 |
| MKTG 205 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
CIS - Software Development AAB Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CISS 121 | Introduction of Logic/Programming | 3 |
| CISS 134 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| CISS 140 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| CISS 145 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
| CISS 160 | JAVA Programming 4 | 3 |
| CISS 170 | Visual BASIC 4 | 3 |
| CISS 180 | Introduction to Database Management 4 | 3 |
| CISS 241 | Systems Analysis & Design 3 | 3 |
| CPSC 209 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
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Typically offered Fall only.
- 4
Typically offered Spring only.
CIS - Software Development AAB Core GPA Requirement
Students must have a combined GPA of 2.0 in the set of courses in the CIS - Software Development AAB Core to meet graduation requirements for this degree.
General Electives
This program requires a minimum of sixty credits. Students needing additional credits to reach this minimum are encouraged to select a course that will meet an additional general education requirement for bachelor's programs.
Internship or Cooperative Education
Students in this program must complete a part-time internship or a full-time cooperative education work term.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNEN 200 | CEPS Internship | 0 |
| or GNEN:300 | ||
| or GNEN:301 | ||
| Total Hours | 0 | |
Note on Transfer Credit
Transfer credit for courses in the CIS - Software Development AAB Core is accepted only when the transfer grade is C- or better.
Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic, Writing, and Speaking requirements.
Recommended Sequence
Students entering the Computer Information Systems associate and bachelor's degree programs must pass a Computer Literacy Placement test or complete the bridge course CISS 105 Introduction to Computers and Application Software with a grade of C- or better prior to enrolling in the technical courses for this program. This class does not count towards program requirements.
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| CISS 121 | Introduction of Logic/Programming | 3 |
| CISS 140 | Introduction to Web Development 3 | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Natural Science without Lab Requirement | 3 | |
| CISS 134 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| CISS 145 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
| CISS 170 | Visual BASIC 4 | 3 |
| CISS 180 | Introduction to Database Management 4 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| General Elective 5 | 3 | |
| ACCT 201 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| CISS 241 | Systems Analysis & Design 3 | 3 |
| ECON 200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MKTG 205 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACCT 202 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| CISS 160 | JAVA Programming 4 | 3 |
| CPSC 209 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| GNEN 200 | CEPS Internship 6 | 0 |
| MGMT 201 | Management: Principles & Concepts | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Program Notes
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Meets the Social Science General Education requirement.
- 2
Meets Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic Requirement. MATH 143 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 - Expanded and MATH 145 Algebra for Calculus are acceptable substitutes for this class. Students who place higher in mathematics may meet this requirement using the mathematics class they place in.
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Typically offered Fall only.
- 4
Typically offered Spring only.
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Students are recommended to complete three of the general elective credits with CISS 210 Client/Server Programming, which is a required course for the Computer Information Systems - Software Development bachelor's program.
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Alternatively, students may complete the internship requirement with a full-time GNEN 300 Cooperative Education Work Period or GNEN 301 Cooperative Education Work Period I in a Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.
Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic, and Speech requirements.