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:

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to design a database.
Apply database design by creating a working database.
Design an operational computer program.
Communicate effectively in an IT environment.
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.

Required Courses

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
MTH 161 - Precalculus l 3 credits
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 credits
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
ITP 100 - Software Design 3 credits
BIO 101 - General Biology I 4 credits Additional Course Options: CHM 111 , PHY 201 .
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credits
ITP 120 - Java Programming I 3 credits
ITP 251 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
MTH 261 - Applied Calculus l 3 credits
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
BIO 102 - General Biology II 4 credits Additional Course Options: CHM 112 , PHY 202 .
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ITD 136 - Database Management Software 3 credits
PHI 111 - Logic I 3 credits Additional Course Option: PHI 220 .
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 credits
CST 110 - Introduction to Communication 3 credits Additional Course Option: CST 100 .
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credits Additional Course Option: SOC 200 .

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

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

Approved course substitutions are indicated in parentheses and italics.

Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy the ITE 115 requirement by taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the John Tyler Community College ITE 115 Test Challenge Exam.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.

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

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