Program Description
This transfer degree track is for students who plan to
transfer to a four-year program such as information
systems or information management. The
curriculum is designed to present a broad coverage
of concepts applying to the theory and management
of information, analytical techniques in the
development of computer-based information
systems, and practical experience with business
programming.
Because of the variation in such programs at four-
year institutions, students are urged to consult an
adviser about specific course selections.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be
able to:
Analyze components of the computer
information systems.
Analyze, design, and implement computer
programs using a high level programming
language.
Demonstrate proficiency in analysis and design
techniques.
Program Advising
Rockville
Dr. Alla Webb
240-567-7934
Alla.Webb@montgomerycollege.edu
Germantown
Prof. Margaret Tseng
240-567-7737
Margaret.Tseng@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Dr. Qingming Zhou
240-567-1433
Qingmin.Zhou@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please visit:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/computerscience
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES AA: 109
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2016-2017
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES AA: 109
109
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review this advising guide
and consult an advisor. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/computerscience for more information.
First Semester
CMSC 110 - Computer Concepts
3 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours *
Arts distribution
3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Mathematics foundation
3 semester hours (MATF)
Second Semester
CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming
3 semester hours
Elective
3 semester hours
English foundation
3 semester hours (ENGF)
Arts or humanities distribution
3 semester hours (GEIR)
Natural sciences distribution with lab
4 semester hours (NSLD)
Third Semester
CMSC 243 - Systems Analysis and Design
3 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Humanities distribution
3 semester hours (HUMD)
Elective 3 semester hours
Elective 3 semester hours
Fourth Semester
COMM 108 - Introduction to Human
Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional
Speech Communication 3 semester hours
(GEIR)
Elective 3 semester hours †
Elective 3 semester hours †
Elective 2 semester hours †
Natural sciences distribution 3 semester hours
(NSND)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or program elective.
**Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
Contact department advisor for transfer requirements for specific schools. Students applying to business
schools should consider using economics as an elective because it meets transfer and BSSD
requirements. If you have any questions, please see a department adviser.
‡ May be replaced by another CMSC course with departmental consent.
Select program electives based on transfer institution requirements. See an advisor for assistance and
use ARTSYS for Maryland transfer school requirements, http://artweb.usmd.edu. Note: There must be
at least 12 credits total at the 200-level for an AA degree.
List of program electives: 200-level CMAP, CMSC, NWIT or TECH courses, ACCT 221, ACCT 222 ,
BSAD 101, CMSC 100, CMSC 141, ECON 201, ECON 202, MATH 150 or MATH 181, MATH
151 or MATH 182, MATH 117 or BSAD 210, MGMT 101 , MGMT 211.
Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting institutional requirements.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES AA: 109
INFORMATION SYSTEMS A.A.: 109
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition 16-17
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) ** 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) ** 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
4
Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND) or
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
General Education Institutional Requirement (GEIR)
3
HLTH or ARTD/HUMD (GEIR)
Choose course from general education HLTH or ARTD/HUMD.
Discuss appropriate course choice with counselor/advisor
Name: Date:
ID #:
Has student completed the
Global Perspectives requirement?
NoYes
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Global Perspectives Course:
Total Credits:
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
EN 101/ENGL 101 (if needed for ENGL102/103 or program elective if not) *
CS 140/CMSC 140 3
CS 136/CMSC 243 3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE †
PROGRAM ELECTIVE †
PROGRAM ELECTIVE †
PROGRAM ELECTIVE †
PROGRAM ELECTIVE †
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MA 110/MATH 110 or higher)
Has student completed a minimum of 12 credits at the 200 level for completion of the program?
NoYes
May be replaced by another CMSC course with departmental consent
Advising Worksheet Contact: Anthony Solano
Last Modified: June 2016
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
Engineering and Computer Science Advising Web Page
SP 108/COMM 108 or
SP 112 /COMM 112
3
CS 110/CMSC 110 ‡
3
3
3
3
4
4
3 or 4
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES AA: 109
109
Transfer Opportunities
Montgomery College has partnerships with
multiple four-year institutions and the tools to
help you transfer. To learn more please visit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Plain.asp
x?id=62381 or http://artsys.usmd.edu/
Get Involved at MC!
Employers and Transfer Institutions are looking
for experience outside the classroom.
Computer Science and Technologies Student
Professional Groups
www.montgomerycollege.edu/computerscience
Related Careers
Some require a Bachelor’s degree.
Computer Science Teacher, Computer Systems
Engineer/Architect, Computer/Information
Research Scientist, Web Administrator, Mobile
Developer, Game Programmer
Career Services
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