Information Systems

The Degree

Associate in Science (A.S.)

The Outlook

For growth and performance, computer information systems are essential to the business operations of most companies and organizations today. Through the Associate in Science Information Systems degree program offered by Finger Lakes Community College, students can gain the fundamental preparation needed to meet the steady demand for qualified information systems professionals.

The Program

The Associate in Science Information Systems degree program is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions into business division studies, primarily into the management information systems (MIS) area. Students can transfer to four-year colleges and universities such as SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Morrisville, Rochester Institute of Technology, and others.*

* This is a sampling of some of the four-year colleges and universities to which our students have transferred. Please consult your advisor or the Center for Advisement and Personal Development for a complete listing of transfer agreements between Finger Lakes Community College and four-year institutions.

The Graduates

Graduates who earn bachelor’s degrees will be prepared for positions in areas such as computer programming, systems analysis and design, technical support, operations, database management, and applications development. Salary levels range from $35,000 to $50,000, and the U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment opportunities in the information systems field are expected to grow through the year 2010.

The Experience

The Information Systems program incorporates advanced-level courses in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; programming and computing; data structures; applied database; Visual Basic; and business application programming. Required business courses include marketing, economics, communications, and accounting.

The curriculum of FLCC’s computer programs is designed to be flexible, allowing students to enroll in fundamental courses during their first semesters and work with a faculty advisor to determine which degree program is best suited for their career and academic goals.

Resources and Technology: Computer information resources for student learning are extensive at FLCC.  Our classrooms and computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art personal workstations connected to a local area network (LAN).  We also provide wireless network capabilities for all students with laptops.  Full access to the internet is also provided throughout the campus.  Courses are taught using both MS Windows and Linux environments.  Computer labs are open evenings and weekends, and are also available at the FLCC Geneva and Wayne County Campus Centers.  The College also offers a computer certification and testing center at its Canandaigua campus, where students can take exams for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTia, and other technologies.

The College also offers a computer certification testing center at its Canandaigua campus, where students can take exams for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTia, and other technologies.

The Scholarships

The Brenda Brockman Beck Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who meets the specific criteria of the award. For details, contact a member of the Computer Science faculty or the Financial Aid Office.

The Faculty

The Computing Sciences faculty bring to FLCC a wide breadth of talent and a great depth of experience. Each faculty member specializes in a particular area of the discipline, and continually strives to stay current in that area. We are committed to providing students with the most up-to-date programs and courses, and strive to provide our students with excellent education at the certificate and associates degree levels.

Information Systems

Curriculum Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 66 semester hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0).

All associate degree programs require English 101 Freshman English and English 102 Introduction to Literature. Students must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. Students who are well prepared may substitute ENG 104 English I Honors and ENG 105 English II Honors for ENG101 and ENG102. Students who are considering the English Honors sequence should consult the Director of Honors.

Students must successfully complete:

Humanities

  • ENG101 Freshman English and ENG 102 Introduction to Literature
    or
    ENG104 English I Honors and ENG105 English II Honors
  • COM 110 Public Speaking OR COM 115 Interpersonal Communication

Social Science

  • ECO 210 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO 211 Principles of Microeconomics
  • HIS History Elective

Business

  • ACC 101 Principles of Financial Accounting
  • BUS 123 Business Communications
  • BUS 222 Marketing

Science

  • 8 credit hours of lab science

Mathematics

  • 6-8 credit hours of mathematic electives
  • MAT 121 Statistics I and MAT 122 Statistics II
    OR
    MAT 271 Calculus I and MAT 272 Calculus II

Computer Science

  • CSC 103 Computing Sciences Freshman Seminar
  • CSC 115 Introduction to Programming and Computing
  • CSC 190 Data Structures I AND CSC 200 Data Structures II
    OR
    CSC 215 Visual Basic AND CSC 271 A+ Hardware & Operating Systems Technologies
  • CSC 243 System Analysis and Design I
  • CSC 251 Applied Database Concepts

Health/Physical Education Elective

  • 4 credit hours of physical education electives

Advisor Electives

  • CSC Elective at 200 level OR History Elective

Students who are transferring to four-year institutions should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. *See general education requirements page for more details

Information Systems

Sample Schedule

First Semester (15/16 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Freshman English OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors (3)
  • CSC 103 Computing Sciences Freshman Seminar (2)
  • CSC 115 Introduction to Programming & Computing (3)
  • HIS History Elective (3)
  • MAT 121 Statistics I OR MAT 271 Calculus I (3/4)
  • PE Physical Education Elective (1)

Second Semester (17/18 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 102 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors (3)
  • ACC 101 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
  • CSC 190 Data Structures I OR CSC 271 A+ Hardware & Operating Systems Technologies (3)
  • CSC Elective (3)
  • MAT 122 Statistics II OR MAT 272 Calculus II (3/4)
  • PE Physical Education Elective (1)

Third Semester (17/18 Credit Hours)

  • BUS 123 Business Communications (3)
  • CSC 200 Data Structures II OR CSC 215 Visual Basic (3/4)
  • ECO 210 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • CSC 251 Applied Database Concepts (3)
  • Lab Science elective (4)
  • PE Physical Education Elective (1)

Fourth Semester (17 Credit Hours)

  • BUS 222 Marketing (3)
  • COM 110/115 Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communications (3)
  • CSC 243 System Analysis and Design I (3)
  • ECO 211 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • Lab Science Elective (4)
  • PE Physical Education Elective (1)