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Illinois Articulation Initiative | Cooperative Agreements | Baccalaureate-Transfer Programs
Computer Science—Information Systems Emphasis

Associate in Science Degree
Curriculum code:COMP.AS.B77

This program is designed to satisfy the basic lower division requirements for Computer Science/Information Systems majors at senior institutions. This program is designed for those planning to enter a career such as computer information systems director.

The Information Systems program focuses on solving business problems through the use of computer technology and information management methods. This program will develop in students an understanding of both the organizational context of the problem and the technologies, methodologies, and tools available in a variety of business applications. Students are urged to first consult with an academic adviser and to continue to review their course selections and transfer plans with an adviser.

Suggested Course Sequence
First semester:
*COSC 1513, ACCT 1514, *ECON 1553, *ENGL 1613, *Laboratory Science course.
Second semester:
*COSC 1613, *ACCT 1523, *ECON 1563, *ENGL 1623, *MATH 1853.
Third semester:
*COSC 1623, *COSC 2504, *BSNS 2514, *SPCH 1553, *Humanities course.
Fourth semester:
*Humanities course, *Laboratory Science course, *Mathematics course, *Social and Behavioral Science course..
 
Computer Science-Information Systems Emphasis Major - 27 credit hours
Complete all four subrequirements:
1. Accounting - 7 credit hours
ACCT 1514   Financial Accounting
*ACCT 1523   Managerial Accounting
2. Business - 4 credit hours
*BSNS 2514   Business Statistics
3. Computer Science - 13 credit hours
*COSC 1513
   Introduction to Information Processing
*COSC 1613
   Computer Science I
*COSC 1623    Computer Science II
*COSC 2504    Microprocessor Fundamentals
4. Mathematics - 3 credit hours
*MATH 1853   Discrete Structures
   
Laboratory Science General Education - 8 credit hours
CHOOSE TWO IAI courses, one from the life sciences and one from the physical sciences.
  
Communications General Education - 9 credit hours
A minimum grade of C is required in *ENGL 1613 and *ENGL 1623.
*ENGL 1613
    English I
*ENGL 1623
    English II
*SPCH 1553
    Introductory Speech
   
Mathematics General Education - 3 credit hours
CHOOSE ONE course from the following:
*MATH 1713
    Finite Mathematics
*MATH 1774
    Statistics
*MATH 1833
   Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
*MATH 1853
   Discrete Structures
*MATH 1904
   Core Competencies in Mathematics
*MATH 2515
    Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
  
Humanities General Education - 9 credit hours
CHOOSE THREE IAI humanities courses, with at least one course from general humanities and at least one course from the fine arts or interdisciplinary category.
 
Social and Behavioral Science General Education - 9 credit hours
*ECON 1553
   Principles of Macroeconomics
*ECON 1563
   Principles of Microeconomics
In addition, CHOOSE ONE course (3 credit hours) from the IAI social and behavioral science category.
   
Minimum Credit Hours Required For Completion - 65
   
*Course has prerequisite.
   
Additional Program Information
Among required courses in this curriculum, four courses (*COSC 1613, *COSC 1623, *COSC 2504, and *MATH 1853) are pending approval as Illinois Articulation Initiative Major-Specific courses for computer science majors. Visit www.itransfer.org or a KCC academic adviser for more information.