Computer Information Systems

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • CSC 103 Computing Sciences Portal (3)
  • CSC 115 CS1: Introduction to Programming and Computational Thinking (3)
  • CSC 142 Fundamentals of Information Systems (3)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective(s) (2)
  • MAT 165 Introduction to Data Science (3)

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)*
  • CSC 153 Introduction to Cloud Computing (3)**
  • CSC 190 CS2: Object-Oriented Software Development (4)
  • ENG 113 Technical Ethics (3)
  • MAT 152 Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II) (3)

Third Semester (14 Credit Hours)

  • BIO 121 General Biology I or CHM 121 General Chemistry I or PHY 118 College Physics I or PHY 151 University Physics I (4)
  • CSC 200 CS3: Data Structures (4)
  • CSC 253 Cloud Operations (3)
  • MAT 160 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics or MAT 220 Discrete Mathematics for Computing (3)

Fourth Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

  • Approved Elective (3-4)
  • BIO 122 General Biology II or CHM 122 General Chemistry II or PHY 119 College Physics II or PHY 152 University Physics II (4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science that also satisfies the Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice requirement (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in one of the following categories:
    • US History and Civic Engagement (3)
    • World History and Global Awareness (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts or World Language (3)

* COM 100 Human Communication is strongly recommended.

** CSC 142 Fundamentals of Information Systems is recommended prior to taking CSC 153 Introduction to Cloud Computing.

Schedule Updated: May 31, 2023