Computer

Location:

Westview, Room 247

Program Chair:

Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522

Advisors and Faculty:

Jennifer Bailey, 970.339.6489 (specializes in programming)

Greyson Brown, 970.339.6289 (specializes in database)

Lee Devlin, 970.339.6240 (specializes in development)

Kenny McDaniel, 970.339.6687 (specializes in networking)

Continuing Education/Distance Learning Advisor:

John Hutson, 970.339.6549

Degrees/Certificate Offered:

Computer Information Systems (A.A.S. Degree)

Computer Science (B.S. Degree Franklin University or Regis University)

Management Information Systems (B.S. Degree Franklin University)

Data Base Administration (Certificate)

Information Technology (Certificate)

Object Oriented Programming: Mobile Applications (Certificate)

Network Analyst (Certificate)

UNIX (Certificate)

Visual Basic Programming (Certificate)

Web Page Development (Certificate)

Computer Information Systems Essential Skills:

Visual Acuity
Fine Motor Skills
Ability to Communicate, Comprehend, Read, and Write English
Behavioral Stability
Cognitive Ability and Critical Thinking Skills

Computer Information Systems Learning Outcomes:

to have a fundamental understanding of directory and file structure
to know different operating systems
to have the ability to write code
to have the ability to complete computer programming applications
to have the ability to analyze logic
to have the ability to debug
to understand the foundations and topology of a network
to understand how the network communicates
to know the fundamentals about network engineering and security
to understand network fundamentals and components
to be able to apply industry standard applications
to know how to develop applications
to know basic fundamentals of databases
to know the web fundamentals

Potential Opportunities: The Computer Information Systems A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare the student for entry level positions in one of the following areas: Data Base Administration, Web Development, Networking and Programming.

It is important to understand that the computer courses require extensive lab time beyond the scheduled class time.

Registration Requirement: The Computer Information Systems degree requires assessment testing in Reading and Arithmetic. Please see the Advising and Assessment department before meeting with a program advisor.

Students who earn a D or lower grade in a course that is a prerequisite to another course may not enroll in the higher level course. They are strongly advised to repeat the prerequisite course and demonstrate mastery of the material by earning a grade of C or better.

General Education Requirements: A minimum of 15 credit hours of General Education Courses are required with advisor’s approval.

Computer Information Systems Advisory Committee

Dan Balsamo, Zebra Technologies

Kevin Cox, Colorado Network Management

Dan Crogan, Aztech Software

Lee Devlin, Devlin Consulting

Kevin Farrell, Bonell Good Samaritan

John Hughes, ACE Solutions, Inc.

Michelle Longwell, Weld County

Jim Masuga, Colorado Network Management

Jamin Walters, Solarwinds

Alerts

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Degrees/Certificate Offered:

Computer Information Systems Advisory Committee