LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Associate in Business Degree
Curriculum Code: 0113 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
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 Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
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 course work in
mathematics. See the General Education Core Requirements section for
information on how to fulfill these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Information Technology and Offie Systems Department, Old Central
Building, Room 137, telephone number (517) 483-1546.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 30 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CABS 195 Microsoft Windows 2
CISB 100 Intro Computer Info Systems 3
CISB 102 Internet Literacy 3
CISB 114 Programming Logic 3
CISB 130 Data Communications 3
CISB 133 Operating Systems 3
CISB 200 Info Sys Tech/Problem Solving 3
CISB 250 Database Concepts 3
CISB 260 Systems Analysis and Design 4
CISB 261 Systems Implementation 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 32-36 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Programming Tracks (Choose 2 Subchoices) 14 Credits
Subchoice 2A: Visual Basic Programming Track
CISB 119 Intro Window Prog Visual BASIC 4
CISB 122 Adv Windows Prog Visual BASIC 3
Subchoice 2B: C Programming Track
CISB 180 Intro to C/C++ Program for Bus 3
CISB 280 Adv C/C++ Program with OOP 4
Subchoice 2C: COBOL Programming Track
CISB 170 COBOL I 4
CISB 270 COBOL II 3
Subchoice 2D: Internet Programming Track
CISB 253 WWW Interactive Programming 4
CISB 283 Intro to JAVA Programming 3
CHOICE 3: Writing 3-4 Credits
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
CHOICE 4: Global Perspectives 3 Credits
MGMT 234 Diversity in the Workplace 3
OADM 275 Diversity in Business 3
CHOICE 5: Business Related 3-4 Credits
ACCG 100 Practical Accounting Non-Major 3
ACCG 210 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUSN 118 Introduction to Business 3
CHOICE 6: Computer related (See Note 4) 6-8 Credits
CABS 110 Intro to Microsoft Office 3
CABS 133 Microsoft Access Database 2
CABS 205 Using Project Mgmt Software 2
CABS 210 Advanced Microsoft Office 3
CABS 232 Advanced Microsoft Access 2
CABS 234 Programming Microsoft Access 3
CISB 136 SQL: Structured Query Language 2
CISB 143 ORACLE Database for Business 2
CISB 203 Developing Pages for the Web 3
CISB 204 Commercial Internet Site Mgmt 3
CISB 230 Intro to Local Area Networks 3
CISB 231 Advanced Local Area Networks 3
CISB 233 Microsoft Network Server 3
CISB 234 Linux/UNIX Operating System 3
CISB 235 Microcomputer Hardware Support 3
CISB 236 Microcomputer Software Support 3
CISB 245 Programming Internship 3
CISB 247 Microcomputer Project 2
CISB 281 Visual C++ Programming 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 62
NOTES:
1. Students must complete one course from Choice 3 to fulfill the
requirements for this Core area.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Students must complete one course from Choice 4 to fulfill the
requirements for this Core area.
4. Students may also select from unchosen courses in Choice 2 Programming
Tracks or other CABS and CISB courses approved by a program advisor.
5. For graduation from this program, a student must have earned a minimum
2.0 grade in each course with a CABS or 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
CABS 195 CISB 130 CISB 200 CISB 261
CISB 100 CISB 133 CISB 260 Lim.Ch.2
CISB 102 CISB 250 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.4
CISB 114 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.6
Lim.Ch.3 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.6 Lim.Ch.6
Lim.Ch.5
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