Jul 22, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Computer Science (Information Systems Management Area of Concentration)

Location(s): Catonsville, Essex, Online

Important Information

Short Description

This degree is designed for transfer in fields such as computer science, computer information sciences, or information systems management. The courses assume a background in trigonometry and other math; students without this background must take prerequisite courses.

Type of Credential

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Area of Concentration - Information Systems Management

Program Code

A 185

Contacts and Additional Information

Department Chair:

Wendy Chin
443-840-4879 or wchin@ccbcmd.edu

Program Coordinators:

CCBC Catonsville, Melissa Akhimiemona
443-840-5156 or makhimiemona@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex/Dundalk, James Braman
443-840-1727 or jbraman@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment - For Computer Science, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST Examination, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate Examinations. Several General Education classes also have Prior Learning Assessment opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Computer Science (Information Systems Management Area of Concentration) Curriculum Map

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Semester 1*

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 111 - Fundamentals of Logic and Design 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 251 4 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 210 - Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s).
ECON 201 - Introduction to Macro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
MATH 243 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).**

Semester 3

CSIT 211 - Advanced Programming 4 Credit(s).
ECON 202 - Introduction to Micro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 105 - Principles of Management 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3-4 Credit(s).**

Semester 4

Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).**
Program Electives 8-12 Credit(s).**

Courses Needed for This Concentration*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 29-30 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CSIT 111 - Fundamentals of Logic and Design 3 Credit(s).
ECON 201 - Introduction to Macro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
ECON 202 - Introduction to Micro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 251 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose a course in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities 3 Credit(s).
Arts and Humanities (ARTD 104 , DANC 135 or MUSC 109 recommended to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab (BIOL 110 or PHYS 101 recommended) 4 Credit(s).**
Biological and Physical Sciences (CHEM 107 or ENVS 101 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).**

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 31 Credits

Concentration Requirements:

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 210 - Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 211 - Advanced Programming 4 Credit(s).
MATH 243 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credit(s).
MNGT 105 - Principles of Management 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 10 credits. Elective courses should be selected to meet transfer institution requirements.

CSIT 142 - Introduction to Management Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 212 - Visual Basic Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 214 - C++ Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 267 - iOS Application Development 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 268 - Android Application Development 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 Credit(s). **
MATH 257 - Linear Algebra 4 Credit(s). **

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

**Check with transfer institution for Math and Science requirements.

Concentration Description

This degree program provides opportunities for students who wish to continue their studies at a four-year institution in fields such as computer science, computer information sciences, or information systems management. Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses should speak with the program coordinator. The courses in this curriculum assume that the student has a background that includes algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Students who do not meet these requirements can take the required prerequisite courses at CCBC after placement testing.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:

Prepare for transfer to a four-year institution for a degree in Management Information Systems or related fields.
Recognize the impact of information systems in solving various business challenges.
Develop and design well-written, correct, and documented programs.
Design and implement computer-based solutions in the context of the discipline.
Apply fundamental mathematical and computer programming concepts to write and analyze computer programs to solve problems.
Recognize the System Development Life Cycle in the development of computer programs.
Demonstrate the ability to critically examine, debug, and test computer programs.
Demonstrate the appropriate ethical and professional conduct related to technology and computing practices.