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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 management)

Lee Devlin, 970.339.6240 (specializes in web 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)

C# Programming (Certificate)

Database Administration (Certificate)

Information Technology (Certificate) 

Object Oriented Programming: Mobile Applications (Certificate)  

Network Analyst (Certificate)

UNIX (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:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of directory structure and file management
• Demonstrate proficiency in using one or more popular operating systems
• Utilize the foundational knowledge of logic and programming to create programs and applications in a variety of modern platforms
• Demonstrate the ability to use problem solving techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to use problem solving to debug a script or program
• Possess an understanding of the foundations and topology of a network
• Possess an understanding of how the network communicates
• Demonstrate an understanding of network engineering and security
• Demonstrate an understanding of network fundamentals and components
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize industry standard applications
• Demonstrate an understanding of software engineering concepts
• Demonstrate an understanding of databases
• Demonstrate an understanding of the web design and web based applications

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

 Kevin Farrell, Bonell Good Samaritan

 John Hughes, ACE Solutions, Inc.

 Michelle Longwell, Weld County

 Jerry Thurber, Innotrieve

Jamin Walters, Solarwinds

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