Computer Information Science American River College

Degrees 

A.A. - Microcomputer Applications

Description:
This degree focuses on the use of the microcomputer and current, commonly used software to solve problems in a business environment. Course work includes microcomputer applications in database management, desktop publishing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation graphics, operating systems, word processing, and at least one programming language.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • design and manage database tables, queries and forms.
  • produce reports for use in a typical business environment.
  • evaluate the basic computing needs of a business by developing associated documentation and presentations.
  • create spreadsheet formulas and manipulate business data.
  • compose and format typical business communications documents according to industry standards.
  • combine data from different software applications into one document.
  • compose simple computer programs using basic logic.
  • apply file management techniques in organizing computer data.

Course List:

Required Program
BUSTEC 300.1 Keyboarding/Applications: Beginning 1
CISA 126 Outlook: Basics (1) 1
   or BUSTEC 126 Outlook: Basics (1)
CISA 127 Outlook: Tools (1) 1
   or BUSTEC 127 Outlook: Tools (1)
CISA 305 Beginning Word Processing 2
CISA 306 Intermediate Word Processing 2
CISA 315 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets 2
CISA 316 Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets 2
CISA 320 Introduction to Database Management 1
CISA 322 Design and Development of Desktop Database Applications 3
CISA 330 Desktop Publishing 2
CISA 340 Presentation Graphics 2
CISC 306 Introduction to Web Page Creation 1
CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science 3
CISC 320 Operating Systems 1
CISC 323 Linux Operating System 1
CISP 370 Beginning Visual Basic 4
A minimum of 5 units from the following:
 5
   ACCT 341 Computerized Accounting (2)
   BUSTEC 313 Presentations for the Business Professional (2)
   CISA 141 Capturing and Publishing Digital Media (2)
   CISA 160 Project Management Techniques and Software (3)
   CISA 171 Introduction to Adobe Acrobat (1)
   CISC 350 Introduction to Data Communications (1)
   CISC 351 Introduction to Local Area Networks (1)
   CISS 301 Ethical Hacking (2)
   CISW 300 Web Publishing (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:
 3
   ACCT 343 Computer Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting (2)
   CISA 331 Intermediate Desktop Publishing (2)
   CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet (1)
   CISP 350 Database Programming (3)
   CISP 360 Introduction to Structured Programming (4)
   CISP 371 Intermediate Visual Basic (4)
   CISP 480 Honors Introduction to Structured Programming (5)
   CISS 300 Introduction to Information Systems Security (1)
   CISW 370 Designing Accessible Web Sites (1)
Total Units: 37

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Associate in Arts Degree
The CIS: Microcomputer Applications Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Career Opportunities:
This degree focuses on the use of the microcomputer and current, commonly used software to solve problems in a business environment. Jobs can include microcomputer applications in database management, desktop publishing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation graphics, operating systems, word processing, web publishing, and many business applications.

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