Information Technology – Computer Applications (AAS.ITAPS)

Information Technology - Computer Applications (AAS.ITAPS)

Associate in Applied Science Degree

The concentration in Computer Applications provides students with entry-level skills necessary to work as a help-desk technician, software trainer or other computer professional. The student will be provided with a well-rounded computer curriculum featuring courses in application and graphics software, hardware, internet, web page design, networking, and programming.

First Year

1st Semester		Semester Hours
CIS 156	Computer Logic	3
CIS 160*	Practical Software Applications	3
CIS 071	Introduction to Networking or	2
CIS 101	Introduction to Internet
SFS 101	Strategies for Success or
PED ---	P.E. Elective or
HED ---	Health Elective	2
ENG 120	Composition I	3
EET 060	Computer Hardware	3
	Total	16



2nd Semester		Semester Hours
CIS 099*	Web Page Design	3
CIS 093	Access	2
CIS 058	WordPerfect	2
CIS 094	Excel	2
CIS 088	Adobe Photoshop	2
MAT 090*	Math for Computer Occupations or
MAT 1--	Math Elective	3
SPE 111	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
	Total	17



Second Year

1st Semester		Semester Hours
CIS 056	Advanced Software Applications	3
CIS 095*	Advanced Access/SQL	3
CIS 097	QuarkXpress	2
CIS 049	Macromedia Flash	2
ECO 231	Principles of Economics or
--- ---	Social Science Elective	3
PSY 271	Psychology or
--- ---	Social Science Elective	3
BUS 142	Introduction to Business	3
	Total	19



2nd Semester		Semester Hours
CIS 074*	IT Seminar	1
ITT 041 *	Computer Applications Degree Internship	2
CIS 100*	Advanced Web Page Design	3
CIS 092	Adobe Illustrator	2
CIS 052	Visual Basic	4
CIS ---**	IT Electives	4
	Total	16


* Please note prerequisites
**All electives must be approved by Program Coordinator.

Suggested Computer Applications Electives:
CIS 090 InDesign/Pagemaker CIS 046 ColdFusion CIS 081 Networking Essentials CIS 098 Advanced Desktop Skills CIS 055 Word CIS 054 PowerPoint CIS 062 Computer Game Development CIS 063 3D Computer Animation CIS 162 C Programming CIS 154 Cobol 1

Academic Divisions

Agriculture
Allied Health
Business
Humanities and Communications
Technology
Math & Science
Social Science and Education

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Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253