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Computer Science and Technologies Degree, Information Sciences and Systems Area of Concentration

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Work toward a bachelor's degree in information systems or information management by completing your first two years of coursework at Montgomery College.

This associate's degree program is designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year program. The curriculum is designed to present a broad coverage of concepts applying to the theory and management of information, analytical techniques in the development of computer-based information systems, and practical experience with business programming.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Analyze components of the computer information systems.
  • 使用高级编程语言分析、设计和实现计算机程序。
  • Demonstrate proficiency in analysis and design techniques.

Program Advising

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Complete this degree or certificate on your schedule, from anywhere with an internet connection, by taking all your classes online.Find out more about online learning.
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Transfer Opportunities

This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in computer science. Not all courses will transfer to all institutions; consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting elective courses.See transfer information by major.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

可能的职业包括计算机科学教师、计算机系统工程师/架构师、计算机/信息研究科学家、web管理员、移动开发者和游戏程序员。有些可能需要学士学位。

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Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Computer Science and Technologies Degree, Information Sciences and Systems Concentration

以下是对学生的建议课程顺序。

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Education英语、数学、艺术、行为和社会科学、人文和科学的课程。这些课程包括在以下建议的课程顺序中。



Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review theProgram Advising Guide(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)andconsult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

  • CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming3 semester hours
  • Elective3 semester hours †
  • English foundation3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Arts/Humanities distribution(ARTD/HUMD) or health course (HLTH) distribution3 semester hours (GEIR) † †
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab4 semester hours (NSLD)

Third Semester

  • CMSC 243 - Systems Analysis and Design3 semester hours
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution3 semester hours (BSSD) **
  • Humanities distribution3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • Elective3 semester hours †
  • Elective3 semester hours †

Fourth Semester

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or program elective.

**Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines. Contact department advisor for transfer requirements for specific schools. Students applying to business schools should consider using economics as an elective because it meets transfer and BSSD requirements. If you have any questions, please see a department adviser.

‡ May be replaced by another CMSC course with departmental consent.

† Select program electives based on transfer institution requirements. See an advisor for assistance and use ARTSYS for Maryland transfer school requirements,https://artsys.usmd.edu/new window. Note: There must be at least 12 credits total at the 200-level for an AA degree.

List of program electives: CMSC, DATA, NWIT, 200-level CMAP,TECH 190, 200-level TECH courses,ACCT 221,ACCT 222,BSAD 101,ECON 201,ECON 202,MATH 165,MATH 150orMATH 181,MATH 151orMATH 182,MATH 117orBSAD 210,MGMT 101,MGMT 211. Up to four credits can be elective courses.

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