Computer Systems • Associate in Applied Science
Occupational Program
Colleague Code: AAS.CISNT
Curriculum Code: CNC 130
Program Information:
This degree is meant to provide students a broad background in coursework over computer systems with moderate coverage over programming, networking and cybersecurity. It also includes an emphasis on developing good written and oral communication skills and basic mathematical development necessary for computer science activities.
- This program provides computer knowledge and skills to enable graduates to serve as network administrators or programmers in commercial and governmental settings.
- Students are prepared for positions involving direct use of computers in identifying and implementing the use of application packages for business and managerial functions.
- Career cluster includes network administration, computer specialist, application developer, PC specialist, information specialist, computer coordinator and computer consultant.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Math and Computer Science Department at 217-786-2326 or 217-786-2386 or see a Student Success Coach.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| CNC 115 | CISCO Academy I | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CTC 123 | Microsoft Windows Operating System | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
Second Semester:
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| CSC 150 | Introduction to Relational Database | 3 |
| CTC 125 | CISCO IT Essentials I | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| | |
| CSC 125 | Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| OR | |
| CSC 170 | Computer Science I | 3 |
Third Semester:
| Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
| CDD 120 | Systems Analysis | 3.5 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| | |
| CSC 170 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| OR | |
| CSC 270 | Computer Science II | 3 |
Fourth Semester:
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| | |
| CSC 270 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| OR | |
| Computer Science Course Selection | 3 |
Recommended Computer Science Course Selection: CPC 260, CNC 260, CMN 104, or a Social Science selection
NOTE: All courses in this paradigm may only be used once to fulfill required credit hours for this program.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19-21 |
Required Program Courses
| CDD 120 | Systems Analysis | 3.5 |
| CNC 115 | CISCO Academy I | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CSC 150 | Introduction to Relational Database | 3 |
| CSC 170 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSC 270 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CTC 123 | Microsoft Windows Operating System | 3 |
| CTC 125 | CISCO IT Essentials I | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38.0 |
Required Program Support Course
| Computer Science Course Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Recommended Computer Science Course Selection: CPC 260, CNC 260, CMN 104, or a Social Science selection
NOTE: All courses in this paradigm may only be used once to fulfill required credit hours for this program.
Select one of the track options listed below.
Programming Track Program Courses
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| CSC 100 | Understanding Technology Today | 3 |
| CPC 140 | Visual Basic Programming Level I | 3 |
| CPC 240 | Visual Basic Programming Level II | 3 |
Networking Track Program Courses
Database Track Program Courses
CISCO Track Program Courses
Computer Science Track Program Courses
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| CSC 100 | Understanding Technology Today | 3 |
| CNC 125 | CISCO Academy II | 3 |
| CSC 250 | Relational Database Design | 3 |
Security Track Program Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60.0-62.0