Math & Science
Department Chair: Kathy Englehart,
(207) 453-5192
Accredited by the Association of Collegiate
Business Schools and Programs
7007 College Boulevard, Suite 240
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
~ Associate in Science Degrees,
Certificate ~
DESCRIPTION
The Computer Information Systems program at Kennebec Valley Community College
offers the following programs of study: Associate in Science Degree
in Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree in Geographic
Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree in Computer Aided
Drafting and Design, and Certificate in Computer Information Systems. All areas
of study promote self-motivation and discipline.
Designed with input from the regional business community to prepare
students for baccalaureate computer programs and employment
opportunities, the Computer Information Systems program provides students with
basic and advanced IT (Information Technology) skills. Graduates are
prepared for continuing IT career education and/or entry-level
positions in what is projected to be one of the fastest growing
occupations in Maine and the nation.
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the Computer Information Systems Degree program is to prepare
students through classroom lectures, laboratory experiences, and
internships; students are prepared to accelerate in their field of
study whether they are transferring to a four-year degree program at
another institute, or entering the workforce. This is reflected in
all of the courses required to complete the degree, whether they are
general education courses or relate directly to their major.
The mission of the Geographic Information Systems Degree option is
to provide students with a thorough grounding in the theories,
concepts and skills needed to apply GIS effectively and correctly in
a variety of substantive areas, while simultaneously developing
proficiency in the use of industry-standard GIS software products.
KVCC degree recipients will have the background and skills necessary
to successfully accomplish GIS projects and support GIS operations
in a variety of areas in the public and private sectors which could
include infrastructure and facility management, urban and regional
planning, environmental conservation, market research, site
selection, real estate, civil engineering, or natural resource
exploration.
The mission of the CADD program is to prepare individuals to apply
technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the
creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of
engineering projects. Instruction in engineering graphics,
two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids
modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD),
computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques is included.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Computer
Information Systems program, the
graduate is expected to:
- Be a person who utilizes resources and
technology to find information both personally and
professionally in computer-related fields
- Be a competent professional who displays the
computer skills and interpersonal skills necessary to speak
and write clearly, effectively and persuasively.
- Be a critical thinker who uses technology to
analyze and solve problems in the computer field.
- Be a self-starter who uses theory, facts and
principles learned in the classroom and through internships
to accomplish a given goal without direction.
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, Computer
Information Systems |
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT101* |
Introduction
to Computer Information Systems |
3 |
| CPT119* |
Introduction
to Programming |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College
Composition |
3 |
| MAT117 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities
Elective |
3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| COM104 |
Introduction
to Communication |
3 |
| CPT120* |
Internet
Technologies |
3 |
| CPT123* |
Advanced
Programming Applications |
3 |
| ______ |
Math or
Science Elective (100 level) |
3/4 |
| ______ |
Social Science
Elective |
3 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT___* |
200 Level
Computer Elective |
3 |
| CPT___* |
200 Level
Computer Elective |
3 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
Math or
Science Elective (200 level) |
3/4 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT___* |
200 Level
Computer Elective |
3 |
| CPT___* |
200 Level
Computer Elective |
3 |
| ______ |
General
Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
Math or
Science Elective (200 level) |
3/4 |
| |
TOTAL
CREDITS |
60/67 |
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION
Students must complete 60-67 credits in the Computer Information Systems program and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all core courses (*). Students must attain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher. The
Computer Information Systems program offers graduates the opportunity for transfer to computer technology baccalaureate programs offered at other colleges and universities, including a 2+2 articulation with the University of Maine at Augusta in Computer Information Systems.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program are likely to find employment opportunities as computer support technicians in a variety of companies and organizations with demand for these skills continuing and growing well into the foreseeable future.
| |
|
|
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
CERTIFICATE, Computer Information Systems |
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT119* |
Introduction
to Programming |
3 |
| CPT121* |
Software
Applications II |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College
Composition |
3 |
| CPT237* |
Hardware
Management |
3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| COM104 |
Introduction
to Communication |
3 |
| CPT120* |
Internet
Technologies |
3 |
| CPT222* |
Introduction
to Computer Networking |
3 |
| MAT117 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
| CPT___* |
Computer
Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL
CREDITS |
27 |
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, Geographical Information Systems |
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT102* |
Geographic
Information Systems I |
3 |
| CPT119* |
Introduction
to Programming |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College
Composition |
3 |
| MAT117 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
| GEO101* |
Introduction
to Geography |
3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| COM104 |
Introduction
to Communication |
3 |
| CPT101* |
Introduction
to Computer Information Systems |
3 |
| CPT103* |
Geographic
Information Systems II |
3 |
| CPT230* |
Database
Design and Management |
3 |
| MAT220 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT201* |
Remote Sensing
and Image Analysis |
3 |
| CPT203* |
Fundamentals
of Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
| ECO113 |
Economics I |
3 |
| ENG121 |
Introduction
to Literature |
3 |
| ______ |
Math or
Science Elective (200 level) |
3/4 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT204* |
GIS
Programming with VBA |
3 |
| CPT224* |
Internship |
3 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3 |
| ______ |
Math or
Science Elective (200 level) |
3/4 |
| |
TOTAL
CREDITS |
60/62 |
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION
Students must complete 60-62 credits in the Computer Information Systems - GIS program and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in designated common and program core courses (*). Students must maintain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
GIS graduates have an opportunity to work in a diverse range of fields throughout the world. These include ecosystems modeling, natural resources management, environmental analysis, land use planning, utilities management, landscape assessment and planning, transportation and infrastructure planning, market research, visual impact analysis, facilities management, tax assessment, real estate analysis, precision agriculture, forestry, mining, as well as the social and medical sciences and much more.
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE,
Computer Aided Drafting and Design |
CREDIT HOURS |
| BPT125* |
Drafting/Print
Reading OR |
|
| BPT126* |
Technical
Print Reading and Sketching |
3 |
| CPT101* |
Introduction
to Computer Science |
3 |
| CPT140* |
Computer Aided
Design I |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College
Composition |
3 |
| MAT117 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| COM104 |
Introduction
to Communication |
3 |
| CPT119* |
Introduction
to Programming |
3 |
| CPT240* |
Computer Aided
Design II |
3 |
| MAT218 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities
Elective |
3 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT241* |
Advanced
Building Design |
3 |
| CPT243* |
Advanced
Mechanical Design |
3 |
| PHY111 |
Elements of
Physics |
3 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3/4 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT244* |
CAD Capstone |
3 |
| CPT2XX* |
200 Level
Computer Elective |
3 |
| ______ |
200 Level Math
or Science Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
General
Education Elective |
3/4 |
| ______ |
Social
Sciences Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL
CREDITS |
61/65 |
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION
Students must complete 61-65 credits in the Computer Information Systems - Computer Aided Drafting and Design program and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in designated common and program core courses (*). Students must maintain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this option are qualified for a variety of positions such as design drafter, tool design drafter, technical assistant, architectural drafter, designer project manager, computer-aided design technician, or other related positions in the construction industry.
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