Page 100 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

98 Computer Applications and Computer Information Science Definition The study of computerized systems is an area of significant importance in our society. Computer applications and computer information science are exciting, changing fields, attracting people who enjoy challenges. The objectives of the computer applications and computer information science programs are to provide a deeper comprehension of this vital area and to enable students to obtain the skills necessary for careers in computer related fields or to prepare for further study at the university level. Staff College Phone Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean Administrative Secretary: Phyllis Nelson Faculty: Donald Brown Ron Mummaw Adjunct Faculty: Allen Andrews Tom Bratcher Gerald Cahill James Dudley Lee Gardner Ed Grundler Lewis Haller Richard Hoffman Rosalie Lasee Kathleen Moore Leighton Paul Anthony Robnett Tim Ross Joy Vierra Samuel Vitale Robert Wood 943-3241 Ext. 301 Ext. 301 Ext. 597 Ext. 599 Program Description The computer applications and computer information science program is evolving along with the technology. The computer applications program concentrates on the applications of microcomputers in the areas of electronic spreadsheets, database management, word processing, and operating systems. In computer science students are given a combination of the theory of software design along with hands -on involvement in writing, testing and debugging their programs. A solid foundation in several popular computer languages is developed along with the analysis of generalized computer algorithms. Distinctive Features Students are afforded time to work on class assignments in the minicomputer lab or one of the three microcomputer labs. Career Options Business Applications Programmer Communications Manager Computer Engineer Computer Operator Computer Sales Data Base Specialist Programming Manager Scientific Applications Programmer Software Application Specialist Software Engineer Systems Analyst Systems Programmer (Some of these careers will require education beyondthetwo-year college level.) Certificate Programs Students must have a C or better in all coursework used to qualify for a Computer Programming or Business Computer Information Science certificate. A maximum of 9 credit/no credit units will be accepted for a Computer Information Science Certificate. A minimum of 9 units of certificate coursework must be completed at Antelope Valley College. (Credit earned by examination will not be included in these 9 units.) Computer Certificate Option 1 BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE CERTIFICATE This program provides entry-level training to the person entering the computer field and focuses on the operation and programming of computers with an emphasis on business applications. Total of 30 units First Semester: BUS 41, Introduction to Business (3) or MGT 50, Management Principles (3) BUS 50, Business Mathematics (3) or MATH 14, Math for Business and Economics (5) or MATH 5, Precalculus (5) or higher CA 30, Introduction to Microcomputers (3) or CA 1, Computer Concepts and Applications in Business (4) or CIS 40, Introduction to Computer Information Science (3) Second Semester: BUS lA, Principles of Accounting (4) CIS 42A, Introduction to BASIC Programming (3) Third Semester: CA 36, Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3) or BUS 5, Introduction to Microcomputer Accounting (2) CIS 43A, Introduction to Pascal Programming (3) Fourth Semester: CIS 43B, Data Structures in Pascal (3) CIS 44A, Structured COBOL Elective Programming (3) Electives include: BUS 1B, Principles of Accounting (4) BUS 5, Introduction to Microcomputer Any CIS and CA courses, except credit Accounting (2) will only be given for CA 1 or CA 30, not both. The elective may be taken at any time appropriate. For Word Processing Certificate, see Office Technology. Computer Certificate Option 2 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE This program provides entry-level training to the person entering the computer field. The focus is on programming of computers, and allows specialization in several programming languages.

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