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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
UNIX ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE
Units Required: 14.0
The UNIX Administrator Certificate is a high quality
certification process that will provide evidence that a
qualifying individual has skill in designing, implementing
and maintaining UNIX and Linux based networks. By
being certified, clients, customers, and employers are
ensured that the UNIX administrator is well equipped to
handle the day-to-day operations associated with a
UNIX based network as well as the unforeseen
problems that tend to arise in any network.
All of the following must be completed with a grade of
“C” or better:
CIS 50 Computer Ethics 2.0
CIS 90 Introduction to UNIX Operating
System 4.0
CIS 93 PERL 2.0
CIS 261 UNIX System Administration A 2.0
CIS 262 UNIX System Administration B 2.0
VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE
Units Required: 16.0
This certificate program provides the student with solid,
in-depth training in developing applications with Visual
Basic, one of today’s most widely used programming
languages.
All of the following must be completed:
CIS 210 Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 4.0
CIS 211A Advanced VB Programming A 4.0
CIS 211B Advanced VB Programming B 4.0
CIS 211C Advanced VB Programming C 4.0
Units Required: 14.0
WEB AUTHORING CERTIFICATE
This certificate provides the student solid training in
developing web pages.
All of the following must be completed:
CIS 121 Introduction to Flash 4.0
OR CIS 111 Multimedia Presentations 4.0
CIS 136 Introduction to Internet/WWW 2.0
CIS 137 Introduction to HTML 2.0
CIS 205 Javascript 4.0
CIS 50 Computer Ethics 2.0
Associate Degree
To earn an Associate in Science degree with a major in
Computer Information Systems, complete a minimum of
18 units from any of the certificate requirements above
or from any Computer Information Systems courses and
meet all Victor Valley College graduation requirements.
CIS 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used as
Elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major
requirements.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
Note: Typically, majors in Computer Science require the
following courses taken prior to transfer: CHEM 201,
CIS 201, 202; ECON 102; MATH 226, 227, 228, 231;
PHYS 201, 203, 202, H204. An alternative to the CIS
transfer major that appeals to many students is
Administration, with an emphasis in CIS. See Business
Administration.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Computer Science major
Computer Systems major
Computer Engineering major
• University of California, Riverside
Computer Science major
Computer Engineering major
COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS COURSES
CIS 50 COMPUTER ETHICS
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)
This course is an introduction to the theories and issues
of ethical behavior as applied to the exigencies of a
rapidly changing, information-oriented, computer-driven
society. Topics include ethical history, philosophies, and
issues at the responsibility level of both corporate
business and the individual. Various ethical theories are
introduced and discussed. Numerous current and past
case histories are presented.
CIS 56 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. (No prerequisite)
This course will provide the student with the skills
necessary to manage projects using Microsoft Project.
The student will be introduced to Gantt and PERT
charts, the concept of a critical path, resource
scheduling and leveling, and other concepts used in
managing large projects. Efficient use of resources,
people and equipment, will be emphasized.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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