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2018-2019 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2018-2019 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Information Systems, AS



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PURPOSE: This program is intended to provide the student with a general course of study that parallels the freshman and sophomore years at some colleges and universities and prepares the student for a baccalaureate degree program in information systems, management information systems, information technology, or business.

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to design a database.
  2. Apply database design by creating a working database.
  3. Design an operational computer program.
  4. Communicate effectively in an IT environment.
  5. Model and design an information system.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

 

Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions. Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60


NOTES:

1Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

2All information technology courses must be completed within five years of a student’s intended graduation date.

3Students should consult their faculty advisors about math requirements at their intended transfer institution.

4Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy this requirement by CLEP or internal exam.

5Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.

6Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

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