Computer Information Systems

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

The Computer Information Systems program is a two-year sequence of classes designed to prepare a student for employment in the computer area as an entry-level network administrator, computer support person, Web designer, or computer programmer, and aims to produce a person with general problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities that can be applied to networking, server, computer, Web, and business programming environments. Students learn to program in a high-level programming language and to apply programming concepts in a variety of environments. Students become proficient as users and managers of server and desktop operating systems, and routers and switches. Students also learn how to configure and modify the hardware components of server and desktop systems. In addition, the CIS program provides a strong foundation in basic business and accounting principles and practices. Finally, the program develops the students' verbal and written communication skills.

A number of our courses are taught such that students can become Microsoft and Cisco certified. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) and Cisco Certified Networking Associates (CCNAs) are highly-desired by employers throughout the state. The UCC enjoys affiliation with the Sutherlin Cisco Networking Academy.

UCC is a Vue and Prometric testing center. Students can take all Microsoft and Cisco certification exams on campus. Please contact the UCC Counseling Department at 440-4610 for testing information.

Course Information 2010-2011

This curriculum is designed to train students in a variety of modern Internet and business oriented computer skills. Students will initially develop software and hardware problem solving skills using programming logic and hands-on lab situations. Students will learn to efficiently use common office applications, receive practical experience with current mainstream operating systems (OS), and work with typical hardware configurations. Advanced databases (DBMS), Internet resource design (web pages & database use) systems analysis (project management), Microsoft Server management, Cisco Networking and networking security are focal areas in the second year.

Students will also be trained in basic business procedures, accounting and communication skills. Several of the Computer Information System (CIS) program’s classes map directly to leading industry certifications such as the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) credential. The CIS program is designed to prepare students for employment in (or for a job path leading to) any one of several career opportunities as listed by the Department of Labor.

Computer Support Specialist, Computer Operator, Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer Programmer, Network Administrator, Network Systems and Communications Analyst, Internet Service Technician, and Database Administrator are among those targeted job paths or job market careers. To qualify for the AAS degree you must satisfactorily complete all required courses. If you are entering other than Fall term or desire to transfer to a four year CIS degree program, you should see your CIS faculty advisor.

Note: Completion of MTH 095 or placement test score indicating MTH 105 or higher and WR 121 or higher is required for entry into the CIS program.

Course Curriculum

CIS Job Descriptions

Network Administrators install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

OLMIS Network and Computer Administrators Link

Computer programmers write detailed instructions that list in logical order the steps the computer must follow to organize data, solve a problem, or do some other task. They test the operation of programs to be sure instructions are correct and will produce the desired information. If errors occur, programs must be changed and rechecked until they produce the correct results. They prepare instruction sheets for computer operators who will run the programs. Applications programmers write software to handle specific jobs. System programmers maintain the software that controls the operation of the entire computer system. Web site programmers create and maintain interactive Web sites.

This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

OLMIS Computer Programmer Link

Computer Specialists test software, design Web sites, perform some computer programming functions, and develop various computer software applications. Computer Specialists work in a variety of disciplines within the development environment.

This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

OLMIS Computer Specialists Link

CIS Full-time Faculty

John Blackwood, MS, MCITP, MCSE, CCNA/CCAI, A+
Associate Professor
Phone: (541)440-7686
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