Computer Programmer/Analyst

Entry: Fall, Spring Terms
Length: 7 terms (21 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Computer Programmer/Analyst program teaches you the languages of the computer and the operation of the computer as you analyze, then organize, information. The program covers computer languages, computer hardware and software, math, accounting, business systems, and communication skills. Hands-on training is provided on a microcomputer network. You'll be prepared for a career as a computer programmer, computer operator, programmer analyst, or systems analyst.

A laptop computer is required in your second term. Laptop computer requirements are available online or from the department office at (641) 683-5215.

For more information on the Computer Programmer/Analyst program, contact

Program Coordinator Daniel Terrian at 641.683.5242 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5242
Instructor Ray Ryon at 641.683.5120 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5120
Instructor Brian Thompson at 641.683.5208 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5208
Instructor Kevin Throckmorton at 641.683.5210 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5210
Instructor Susan Wilson at 641.683.5132 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5132

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
CIS121	Intro to Programming Logic	3
CIS582	Assembler	3
CSC110	Introduction to Computers	3
	Science electives	2
	Total	11
Term II
ACC120	Survey of Accounting	3
BCA186	Fundamentals of Web Programming	2
CIS125	Intro to Programming Logic w/Language	3
CIS603	Vicual Basic	2
	Communications electives	3
	Total	13
Term III
CIS161	C++	3
CIS345	Data Base Design	2
CIS402	Cobol	3
CIS500	Intro to Business Analysis	2
	Math electives	2
	Total	12
Term IV
CIS171	Java	3
CIS337	SQL/Oracle	2
CIS412	Cobol II	3
	Humanities electives	3
	Total	11
Term V
CIS343	Database Programming with DB2	2
CIS503	Intro to Systems Analysis	2
CIS612	Advanced Visual Basic	3
CIS728	Programmer Communication	2
	Fine Arts elective	2
	Total	11
Term VI
ADM221	Career Development Skills	2
CIS175	Java II	3
CIS320	Advanced Data Base	2
CIS462	CICS	3
CIS850	Programming Field Project I*	2
	Total	12
Term VII
CIS164	Advanced C++	3
CIS596	MVS/JCL Commands	2
CIS703	Unix/Linux	2
CIS851	Programming Field Project II*	2
	Social Science electives	3
	Total	12

*Students may take CIS 932 - Internship in their fourth term or later in place of CIS 850 - Programming Field Project I and CIS 851 - Programming Field Project II