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Due to unhealthy air quality, the campus will be closed on August 24th, 2020. All virtual services and classes will continue as normal.

COVID-19 Response: Las Positas College has transitioned to Online Classes and Services. Details and Resources Here.

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Congratulations Class of 2020! Although the in-person commencement ceremony is being postponed to a later date, you deserve to be honored and celebrated now!

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  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences: Computer Studies AA

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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Computer Studies

Effective Fall 2020

The Liberal Arts & Sciences: Computer Studies AA courses emphasize the integration of theory an practice within the field of computer applications, computer networking, and computer science. Students will develop the ability to effectively use computer applications, manage and maintain networks, and develop software applications. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the place of technology within the global economy. Students will critically evaluate the impact of technology on the workplace, on their lives, and on society as a whole. 

The graduate of the AA program in liberal arts will:

  • Complete Las Positas College AA degree General Education, Graduation and Profi ciency Requirements
  • Complete a total of 60 associate degree applicable units
  • Complete 18 units in one “Area of Emphasis” from those listed below
Required Core: Select at least 18 Units from below with at least 3 units from each discipline (18-20 Units)
Units
Course Units
CIS 8 (Essential Computing Skills) 2
CIS 10 (Business Data Analytics) 3
CIS 11 (Data Visualization Tools) 3
CIS 43 (Professional Communications) 3
CIS 44 (IT Fundamentals+) 2
CIS 50 (Introduction to Computing Information Technology) 3
CIS 54 (Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets) 4
CIS 55 (Integrating Office Applications) 4
CIS 55B (Advanced MS Office Skills) 2
CIS 57 (Database Concepts) 3
CIS 59 (Web Dev: HTML/CSS/Javascript) 3
CIS 59C (Web Programming - JavaScript) 3
CIS 60 (Systems Analysis and Design) 3
CIS 62 (Project Management) 3
CIS 65 (Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems) 2
CIS 66 (Networking Fundamentals) 3
CIS 88A (Introduction to Microsoft Word) 1.5
CIS 88B (Adv Microsoft Word) 1.5
CIS 89A (Desktop Presentation) 1
CIS 89B (Desktop Publishing) 1
CIS 9001 (Database Design Methodology) 3
CIS 9002 (ORACLE: Database Design and SQL Programming) 3
CIS 9003 (ORACLE: Database Programming with PL/SQL) 3
CNT 43 (Professional Communications) 3
CNT 51 (CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician) 4
CNT 52 (Networking Fundamentals) 3
CNT 54 (Administering Windows Client) 4
CNT 55 (MCSA I Windows Server Installation, Storage, and Compute) 3
CNT 56 (MCSA II Networking with Windows Server) 3
CNT 57 (MCSA III Identity with Windows Server) 3
CNT 68 (Digital Forensics Fundamentals) 3
CNT 69 (Network Security; CompTIA Security+ Certifi cation) 3
CNT 7285 (Cloud Infrastructure: CompTIA Cloud+ Certification) 3
CNT 7401 (Introduction to Linux/LPI Linux+ Certification  3
CNT 7501 (Ethical Hacking) 3
CNT 7701 (IT Virtualization, Data Centers, VMware Certification) 3
CNT 8001 (Cisco CCNA1/3 Introduction to Networks (ITN)) 3
CNT 8002 (Cisco CCNA 2/3 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) 3
CNT 8003 (Cisco CCNA 3/3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation v7.0 (ENSA)) 3
CS 1 (Computing Fundamentals I) 4
CS 2 (Computing Fundamentals II) 4
CS 7 (Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts) 3
CS 20 (Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++) 4
CS 21 (Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming) 4
CS 31 (Java Programming) 4
CS 41 (Introduction to Linux/LPI Linux+ Certification) 3
CS 43 (Professional Communications) 3
CS 45 (Database Programming) 4
CS 47 (Capstone Project) 3

 

Units
Units Category Units
Total Units in the Area of Emphasis 18-20

 

Units
Units Category Units
General Education Pattern Total Units Required
AA 60
CSU GE-B 60
IGETC (CSU) 60

 In addition to the Required Courses in the Area of Emphasis, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, California State University General EducationBreadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.

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