LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Associate in Business Degree
Curriculum Code: 0113 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
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. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students
planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before
enrolling in any course.
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.
INFORMATION
Contact the Information Technology and Office Systems Department, Old Central
Building, Room 137, telephone number (517) 483-1546.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 40 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
ISCI 131 Integrated Science - Physical 4
MATH 119 Investigations with Math 3
OADM 275 Cultural Differences in Busn 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 23-25 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Mathematics Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Science Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
CHOICE 2: Programming Tracks (Choose two 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: 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
MINIMUM TOTAL 63
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Students must complete one course from CHOICE 3 to fulfill the
requirements for this Core area.
3. 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 102 CISB 250 CISB 261
CISB 100 CISB 133 CISB 260 ISCI 131
CISB 114 CISB 200 OADM 275 MATH 119
CISB 130 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.2
Lim.Ch.3 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.4
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