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CIS – Systems Management (AS)
Associate in Science | SC Program: AS.1157
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Fall Semester, First Year
17 Units TotalENGL 1A
GE
4
Reading & Composition
ENGL 1A
This course is the transferable course in composition currently offered to qualified freshmen at practically all American colleges and universities. It presupposes that the students already have a substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their writing is reasonably free from errors. The course concentrates on developing effective writing and reading. A library research paper is required for successful completion of the course.
This composition class is also taught by Distance Learning. In these sections of ENGL 1A, students will be required to attend class lecture/discussion in a virtual on-line classroom instead of physically attending in a classroom. This will require participation through a text-only Internet connection utilizing a WebCT classroom. Minimum requirement: ability to access World Wide Web addresses. Students may access WebCT through any Internet ramp, including Personal Computer or Web T.V. connection or any Internet connection accessible through the local library, work, school, etc.
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CIS 2
M
4
Introduction to Computer Science
CIS 2
This course is designed as an introduction to computer technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems, programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the technical aspects of computing. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. The students will design, code, and debug programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C and/or BASIC as assigned. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 13
M
3
Windows Desktop OS Configuration
CIS 13
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
A Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate course. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of the current version Windows Desktop operating system will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass the corresponding Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who enrolled in earlier versions of a Windows desktop operating system will be able to enroll in a more current version.
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A Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate course. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of the current version Windows Desktop operating system will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass the corresponding Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who enrolled in earlier versions of a Windows desktop operating system will be able to enroll in a more current version.
CIS 31
M
3
Cisco Networking CCNA I-Netwk Fundamnt
CIS 31
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 2
This course is the first in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers the fundamentals of computer networking. Specific topics will include: OSI Model, industry standards, networking protocols, networking components and media, IP addressing, subnet masks, network topologies, LAN design, cables and jacks, power and noise, network installation, network management and troubleshooting, introduction to routing and routed protocols. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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CIS 32
M
3
Cisco Network CCNA 2-Routing Technology
CIS 32
This course is the second in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers WANs and Routers, Router CLI, Router Components, Router Start-up and Setup, Router Configuration, IOS Images, TCP/IP, IP Addressing, Routing, Routing Protocols, and Network Troubleshooting. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN switches and routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalMATH 73
GE
3
Contemporary Mathematics for Tech Fields
MATH 73
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measure, or Math Placement Level 4 or higher.
This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
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This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
BUAD 10
GE
M
3
Introduction to Business
BUAD 10
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 5 or higher.
A survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. Designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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A survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. Designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 33
M
3
Cisco Network CCNA 3-LAN Switch/Design
CIS 33
This course is the third in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers LAN Switching, Virtual LANs, LAN Design, IGRP protocols, Access Control Lists, Novell IPX protocol, and network management. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN switches and routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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CIS 34
M
3
Cisco Networking CCNA 4/WAN Tech&Design
CIS 34
This course is the fourth in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers WANs, WAN Design, Point to Point Protocol, ISDN, and Frame Relay. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN Routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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CIS 72
M
3
Fundamentals of Unix
CIS 72
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 2 and a grade of C or higher in CIS 90
Fundamentals of Unix is an introductory course for new users of the UNIX operating environment. Students will learn fundamental command-line features of UNIX including file system navigation, changing file permissions, directory management, the vi and emacs text editors, Korn and Bash shell features, backup/archive and recovery, and basic network use. The course teaches how to use the UNIX operating system and introduces the CDE, GNOME, and KDE graphical user interface (GUI). The course will utilize both the Linux and Sun Solaris versions of the UNIX operating system, as well as GUI features that include Application Managers, File Managers, Text Editors, printing and mail.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalCMST 54
GE
3
Small Group Communication
CMST 54
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making, interpersonal relations, managing diversity, critical thinking/problem-solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction. Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making, interpersonal relations, managing diversity, critical thinking/problem-solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction. Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 2
GE
3
World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 2
Advisory: ENGL 196 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher
This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 17A
GE
3
United States History
HIST 17A
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 15
M
3
Install and Configure Microsoft Server
CIS 15
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
A Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on installing and configuring Windows Server. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass a Microsoft Certification Exam for installing and configuring the current version of Microsoft Windows Server and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took the class with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the current version Windows Server.
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A Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on installing and configuring Windows Server. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass a Microsoft Certification Exam for installing and configuring the current version of Microsoft Windows Server and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took the class with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the current version Windows Server.
CIS 92
M
3
Intro to Computer Security
CIS 92
Advisory: CIS 31 with a grade of C or higher
This course provides the student with background, requirements, policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining computer and information system security. Course elements include risk discovery and assessment, system planning with cost/benefits analyses, management policies, security practices and procedures within system life cycles, and system recovery. The course will stress applied solutions to computer security problems, preparing students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course provides the student with background, requirements, policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining computer and information system security. Course elements include risk discovery and assessment, system planning with cost/benefits analyses, management policies, security practices and procedures within system life cycles, and system recovery. The course will stress applied solutions to computer security problems, preparing students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, Second Year
13 Units TotalAGNR 60
GE
3
Environmental Science
AGNR 60
Advisory: Students who wish to add a lab component to this class should co-enroll in AGNR 61.
This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
INDE 38
M
3
Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics
INDE 38
Advisory:
INDE 137 with a minimum grade of C or higher.
MATH 101 with a minimum grade of C or higher,or Math Placement Level 3 or higher.
ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement Level 5 or higher.
This course is designed for students who wish to be introduced to principles of industrial electronics and mechatronics for various vocational and industrial applications. Topics include theory of DC and AC circuits, semiconductor theory, digital concepts, circuits and systems and their applications. Programming Logic Controls, Circuit Design, integrating circuits with computers and machinery.
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INDE 137 with a minimum grade of C or higher.
MATH 101 with a minimum grade of C or higher,or Math Placement Level 3 or higher.
ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement Level 5 or higher.
This course is designed for students who wish to be introduced to principles of industrial electronics and mechatronics for various vocational and industrial applications. Topics include theory of DC and AC circuits, semiconductor theory, digital concepts, circuits and systems and their applications. Programming Logic Controls, Circuit Design, integrating circuits with computers and machinery.
CIS 94
M
3
CIS Worksite Learning
CIS 94
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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