Page 129 of Antelope Valley College 1999-2000 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Computer Applications and Computer Information Science 127 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 Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean 722-6370 Administrative Assistant: Sue Highsmith 722-6370 Faculty: Donald Brown 722-6374 John Bums 722-6579 Kathleen Moore 722-6378 Ron Mummaw 722-6379 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Sharon Adam 2167 Allen Andrews 2261 Francine Autry-Scott 2262 Michael Boyer 2144 Tom Bratcher 2266 Gerald Cahill 2269 JoAnn Charbonneau 203 1 David Darr 2016 Lee Gardner Donald Greene 2042 Ed Grundler 2280 Betty Gunn 2265 Lewis Haller 2281 Jim Hensel 2158 Richard Hoffman 2313 Mark Ivey 2128 Andy Leachman 2166 Dan McMahon 2161 Robert Price 2316 Tim Ross 2449 David Schofield 2244 James Smith 2304 Dean Taylor 2306 Joy Vierra 2308 Samuel Vitale 2309 Program Description T h e C o m p u t e r A p p l i c a t i o n s a n d Computer Information Science program is evolving along with the technology. The C o m p u t e r A p p l i c a t i o n s p r o g r a m concentrates on the applications of microcomputers in the areas of electronic spreadsheets, database management, word processing, networks, Internet 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 Most of the computer courses provide class time to work on the computers. Open computer lab times are available for computer students who may not have access to the required equipment or software. Three distinct computer certificates are available to students. 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 beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Programs Students must have a C or better in all course work used to qualify for any of the three Computer certificates. A maximum of 9 credit/no credit units will be accepted for any of these Computer certificates. A minimum of 9 units must be completed at Antelope Valley College. (Credit earned by examination will not be included in these 9 units.) 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. First Semester units BUS 101, Intro. to Business or MGT 101, Management Principles 3 BUS 105, Business Mathematics or MATH 125, Math for Business and Economics or MATH 140, Precalculus or higher 3-5 CA 103, Intro. to Microcomputers or CA 22 1, Computer Concepts and Applications in Business or CIS 101, Intro. to Computer Information Science 3-4 Second Semester ACCT 201, Financial Accounting for Decision Making 4 CIS 141, Introduction to BASIC Programming 3 Third Semester CIS 111, Intro. to Pascal Programming or CIS 143, Intro. to Visual BASIC Programming 3 CA 121, Microcomputer Spreadsheets or ACCT 121, Introduction to Microcomputer Accounting 2-3 Fourth Semester CA 171, Intro. to Networks and Telecommunications 3 Elective 3

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