Computer Systems Support

Associate in Applied Science

This program serves students who seek a degree in computing, but are not interested in programming or tranferring to a four-year school. Strong emphasis is given to application software packages most popular in many organizations: spreadsheets, database, word processing and multimedia presentations. In addition, popular system software including MS Windows will be emphasized. Upon graduation, employment opportunities may include systems support administrator, software trainer and PC coordinator.

For information, contact the department chairperson Otto Hernandez at (609) 343-4978 or e-mail hernande@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree in the College catalog.
Communication (6 credits)  
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
Math-Science-Technology (7 credits)  
MATH121-Applications of Mathematics
4
CISM125-Introduction to Computers
3
Social Science (3 credits)  
Social Science course
3
Humanities (3 credits) Choose one from the following:  

HIST101-Heritage of the Western World I

HIST102-Heritage of the Western World II

HUMT200-Introduction to the Arts and Humanities (4 credits)

PHIL110-Introduction to Ethics

3
Health and Well-being (1 credit)
HPED150-Concepts of Physical Fitness
1
TOTAL
20
 
Program Courses
BUSN120-Principles of Management
3
CISM127-The Internet and the World Wide Web
3
CISM130-Using PC Operating Systems
4
CISM142-Help Desk Support
3
CISM154-Computer Programming-Java
4
CISM160-Systems Analysis and Design
3
CISM162-Microcomputer Applications Using Spreadsheets
3
CISM164-Microcomputer Applications Using Relational Databases
3
CISM167-Programming in Oracle SQL
3
CISM174-Computer Programming-Visual BASIC
4
CISM222-Issues in Computer Security
3
OSTM260-Business Communications
3
OSTM262-Business Presentations Using Multimedia
3
Choose: Any CISM course,
OSTM126-Office Automation or
OSTM141-Word Processing I
3
TOTAL
45
   
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
65
Effective Fall 2007 (CPSS)