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Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 (2-2) Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.(2006 SP) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Mathematics Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation, A.S., and A.S. Teacher Preparation
  • Mathematics Gen. Ed. course for A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 2 (1-2) Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.(2006 SP)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 3 (2-3) Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite: MAT-003S, BSP-4003S, MAT-121S, or MAT-171S

Corequisite: None

This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to use top-down algorithm design and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language.(2020 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Mathematics Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation, A.S., and A.S. Teacher Preparation
  • Mathematics Gen. Ed. course for A.G.E.