Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Option 1 Sequence
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | CS | 3 | |
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 | ||
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 | |
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites |
CNT140AB is recommended for students interested in pursuing their Cisco Network Administration Certification; Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses |
3–4 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select one to three (1-3) credits from the following
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC171 | Recycling Used Computer Technology | Prerequisites or Corequisites: BPC170 or permission of instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| CIS290AA | Computer Information Systems Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| CIS290AB | Computer Information Systems Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
| CIS290AC | Computer Information Systems Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS296WB | Cooperative Education | Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Must be concurrent in at least one class which is related to student's major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
| CIS296WC | Cooperative Education | Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Must be concurrent in at least one class which is related to student's major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS298AA | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
| CIS298AC | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Option 2 Sequence
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | CS | 3 | |
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 | |
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites |
CNT140AB is recommended for students interested in pursuing their Cisco Network Administration Certification; Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses |
3–4 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select one to three (1-3) credits from the following
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC171 | Recycling Used Computer Technology | Prerequisites or Corequisites: BPC170 or permission of instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| CIS290AA | Computer Information Systems Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| CIS290AB | Computer Information Systems Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
| CIS290AC | Computer Information Systems Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS296WB | Cooperative Education | Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Must be concurrent in at least one class which is related to student's major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
| CIS296WC | Cooperative Education | Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Must be concurrent in at least one class which is related to student's major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS298AA | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
| CIS298AC | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application