LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Programmer/Analyst
Associate in Business Degree
Curriculum Code: 0113 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
Programmer/Analysts plan, develop, test, and document computer programs at the
request of a specific user, applying knowledge of programming techniques and
computer systems. They may evaluate user requests to determine feasibility,
cost and time required, as well as compatibility with current system and
computer capabilities. In addition, they read manuals, periodicals, and
technical reports to develop programs that meet user requirements. They
formulate a plan outlining steps required to develop programs and convert
project specifications into program source instructions which are entered into
the computer system and tested. They may write documentation and the user
manual.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Business Careers Department, Old Central Building, Room 210,
telephone number (517) 483-1522.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 36 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ACCG 210 Principles of Accounting I 4
CISB 100 Intro Computer Info Systems 3
CISB 114 Programming Logic 3
CISB 130 Data Communications 3
CISB 133 Operating Systems 3
CISB 170 COBOL I 4
CISB 200 Info Sys Tech/Problem Solving 3
CISB 250 Database Concepts 3
CISB 260 Systems Analysis and Design 4
CISB 261 Sys Implementation Case Tools 3
CISB 270 COBOL II 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 24 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Additional Language (Choose 1 Subchoice) 7 Credits
Subchoice 2A
CISB 175 Beginning RPG on the AS/400 3
CISB 275 Advanced RPG on the AS/400 4
Subchoice 2B
CISB 180 C Programming Busn App 3
CISB 280 C++ Language with OOP 4
CHOICE 3: Computer Related (See Note 2) 8 Credits
CABS 110 Microsoft Office 3
CABS 195 Microsoft Windows 2
CISB 102 Intro Internet in Business 2
CISB 119 Intro Window Prog Visual BASIC 4
CISB 122 Adv Windows Prog Visual BASIC 3
CISB 136 SQL: Structured Query Language 2
CISB 230 Intro to Local Area Networks 3
CISB 245 Programming Internship 3
CISB 253 WWW Interactive Programming 4
CISB 283 Intro to JAVA Programming 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Students may also select from unchosen courses in Choice 2 or any course
with a CISB prefix not already used to meet degree requirements.
3. For graduation from this program, a student must have earned a minimum
2.0 grade point average in courses with a CISB prefix.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ACCG 210 CISB 130 CISB 170 CISB 250
CISB 100 CISB 133 CISB 200 CISB 270
CISB 114 CISB 260 CISB 261 Lim.Ch.1
Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.3
Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.3 Lim.Ch.3
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