The Business Information Systems Transfer curriculum will allow students to complete courses at Middlesex County College that will meet the first two years of the Bachelor of Science Degree, Information Systems Option, in several local four-year institutions such as Kean University, Montclair State University and New Jersey Institute of Technology. The students will complete 63-65 credits at Middlesex County College and the remaining credits at the transfer institution. The transfer will be seamless with no credit loss or duplication. Graduates will be able to:
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Program/Degree:
Business Information Systems - Transfer - BIS.AS (Associate in Science Degree)
Program Requirements:Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Semester I
BUS-101 - Introduction to Business - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : BUS-101
Department Description : Accounting, Business and Legal Studies
Course Title : Introduction to Business
Short Title : Introduction to Business
Description : The planning, supervision, control and performance of activities involved in the production of goods and services. The problems of human relations and labor-management and the functions of human resources, marketing, purchasing, production and finance are explored from the standpoint of effectively carrying on business that relates positively to the society of which it is a part.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
CSC-106 - Intermediate PC Applications with Programming - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-106
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Intermediate PC Applications with Programming
Short Title : Intermediate PC Applications with Programming
Description : This course introduces students to a problem solving approach to computer applications through the use of spreadsheets, database, presentation manager, a programming language and Internet skills. It emphasizes Visual Basic and Microsoft Excel, in addition to surveying fundamental computer concepts and is designed for students who already possess a familiarity with computer applications. It is recommended for students planning to transfer to an upper division college that has a computer programming requirement in its computer literacy course. This course is suitable for liberal arts, science transfer and business transfer students who wish to transfer to a university and complete their bachelor,s degree.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
CSC-105 or CSC-107 or IDC-102 and MAT-014 or appropriate score on the College placement test
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 4
ENG-121 - English Composition I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition I
Short Title : English Composition I
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 or ESL-098.
Co-requisites : RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
MAT-129 - Precalculus - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : MAT-129
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Precalculus
Short Title : Precalculus
Description : Emphasis is on those topics from algebra and trigonometry that best prepare students for the first course in calculus. The areas of study are algebraic and transcendental functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include vectors, polar coordinate systems, matrices and determinants. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites : Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT 014 or departmental approval
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
OR
MAT-129A - Precalculus I (Part A) - Credits 2Subject/Course Number : MAT-129A
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Precalculus I (Part A)
Short Title : Precalculus I (Part A)
Description : This first half of a two-semester Precalculus course designed to give students extended enrichment to prepare for a first course in calculus. Emphasis is on algebra topics to develop skills properly and a thorough understanding of the concepts needed to proceed to Calculus. Topics include the study of algebraic functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials and rational functions. TI83/84 graphing calculator is required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites : Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT 014 or departmental approval
Credits : 2
Lecture Hours : 3
Students enrolling in Precalculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Precalculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
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MAT-129B - Precalculus I (Part B) - Credits 2Subject/Course Number : MAT-129B
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Precalculus I (Part B)
Short Title : Precalculus I (Part B)
Description : The second half of a two-semester Precalculus course designed to give students extended enrichment to prepare for a first course in calculus. Emphasis is on exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their properties to develop skills properly for a thorough standing of the concepts needed to go on to calculus. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 129A or equivalent
Credits : 2
Lecture Hours : 3
Students enrolling in Precalculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Precalculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Semester II
ACC-101 - Financial Accounting - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : ACC-101
Department Description : Accounting, Business and Legal Studies
Course Title : Financial Accounting
Short Title : Financial Accounting
Description : Covers the accounting cycle from the recording and analyzing procedures through the summarizing procedures and preparation of general purpose, financial statements; the introduction of accounting for corporations with emphasis on the capital structure of the corporation.
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
CSC-112 - Introduction to Business Information Systems - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-112
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Introduction to Business Information Systems
Short Title : Introduction to Business Information Systems
Description : This course will provide students a comprehensive introduction of how business information systems are used by organizations to accomplish their work. An overview of information systems and their key components, the role of information systems in organizations, and the changing nature of information technology are presented. Information technology tools are utilized for analysis and design of solutions for business problems and to investigate business opportunities.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1.0
Lab Hours : 4.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
CSC-118 - Introduction to Web Technologies - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-118
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Introduction to Web Technologies
Short Title : Introduction to Web Technologies
Description : This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the technology tools and skills required to build and maintain web sites. HTML/XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, XML, Flash, PHP, Ajax, Java Web Software, ASP.NET, Rails, and Ruby technology basics will be covered. Students will build a basic static web site using HTML/XHTML. Throughout the semester, students will add features to their web site as new web technologies are discussed.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1.0
Lab Hours : 4.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
ENG-122 - English Composition II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition II
Short Title : English Composition II
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students will engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
MAT-131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : MAT-131
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Short Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Description : Presents fundamental ideas of calculus such as the derivative, integral and their applications. Topics include fundamentals of analytic geometry. The first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering and the natural, physical and social sciences. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 129, MAT 129A/MAT 129B or equivalent, or appropriate score on the College placement test or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, or departmental approval
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
OR
MAT-131A - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A) - Credits 2Subject/Course Number : MAT-131A
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A)
Short Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A)
Description : The first half of a two-semester sequence of Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. Presents fundamental ideas of calculus such as limits, derivatives, and their applications. Topics include fundamentals of analytic geometry and transcendental functions. The first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering, and the natural, physical, and social sciences. TI 83 or TI 84 calculator required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 129, MAT 129A/MAT 129B, or appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, or departmental approval
Credits : 2
Lecture Hours : 3
Students enrolling in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
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MAT-131B - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B) - Credits 2Subject/Course Number : MAT-131B
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B)
Short Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B)
Description : The second half a two-semester sequence of analytic geometry and Calculus I. Presents fundamental ideas of calculus, such as derivative and integral and their applications. Topics include fundamental of analytic geometry and transcendental functions. This is the first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering and the natural, physical and social sciences. TI83/84 graphing calculator is required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 131A or equivalent
Credits : 2
Lecture Hours : 3
Students enrolling in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A) are required to enroll in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B) in a subsequent semester.
Semester III
ACC-102 - Managerial Accounting - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : ACC-102
Department Description : Accounting, Business and Legal Studies
Course Title : Managerial Accounting
Short Title : Managerial Accounting
Description : Covers the statement of cash flows; financial statement analysis, the nature of Managerial Accounting, job order cost systems, process cost systems, cost allocation and activity-based costing; analyses for managerial decision making; budgeting, standard cost systems, accounting for decentralized operations and transfer pricing.
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
CSC-200 - Telecommunications and Networks - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-200
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Telecommunications and Networks
Short Title : Telecommunications and Networks
Description : This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of data communications, networking and connectivity. This includes the topics covered in the Novell Networking Technologies course and the topics covered in the Microsoft Networking Essentials course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared to take the associated A+ certification test.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
CSC-225 - Systems Analysis and Design - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-225
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Systems Analysis and Design
Short Title : Systems Analysis and Design
Description : Students plan an application project and produce a complete specification using structured analysis techniques. On-line applications are surveyed in both large (IBM) and small (UNIX) environments.
Prerequisites :
CSC-106 or CSC-133 or CSC-161
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 2
Lab Hours : 3
ECO-201 - Principles of Economics I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ECO-201
Department Description : Accounting, Business and Legal Studies
Course Title : Principles of Economics I
Short Title : Principles of Economics I
Description : Introduces the foundations of economic analysis and explores the problems of macroeconomics, including national income, equilibrium analysis and fiscal and monetary policy. The public sector of the national economy is also stressed.
General Education Categories : GE SS Prerequisites :
A passing score on the algebra portion of the College placement test or MAT 013
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
MAT-123 - Statistics I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MAT-123
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Statistics I
Short Title : Statistics I
Description : Familiarizes students with mathematical models that occur in more advanced courses and in the areas of business, science and the social sciences using exploratory data analysis and statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics linear regression, probability and probability distribution, confidence intervals, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites : MAT 014 or appropriate score on the College placement test
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
OR
MAT-285 - Basic Statistics for Business - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : MAT-285
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Basic Statistics for Business
Short Title : Basic Statistics for Business
Description : An in-depth study of descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling distributions, principles of hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. The material is designed to give students the knowledge and skills for gathering, organizing, and interpreting statistical data as relevant to business. This course will also provide a sound foundation for the study of more advanced topics.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 131 or equivalent calculus course
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
Semester IV
CSC-239 - Database Concepts - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-239
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Database Concepts
Short Title : Database Concepts
Description : This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of what a database is and how it is used. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship and use of a database for the effective storage and retrieval of user data. The use of structured query language (SQL) will be presented. Hands-on laboratory experience will provide the student with practical applications in the use of databases.
Prerequisites :
CSC-106 or CSC-133 or CSC-161
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 2
Lab Hours : 3
___ ___ - Computer Science Elective - Credits 3
Select one course from CSC-116, CSC-130, CSC-133, CSC-161, CSC-162, CSC-258 or CSC-261.
Students may take a 4-credit elective. However, if the total credits exceed 64 upon graduation, all credits may not transfer. Students are encouraged to consult with a departmental advisor for proper elective selections based upon desired colleges to transfer to.
OR
___ ___ - Business Elective - Credits 3
Select one course from BUS-201, BUS-202, MGT-210 or MKT-201.
Students may take a 4-credit elective. However, if the total credits exceed 64 upon graduation, all credits may not transfer. Students are encouraged to consult with a departmental advisor for proper elective selections based upon desired colleges to transfer to.
OR
MAT-124 - Statistics II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MAT-124
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Statistics II
Short Title : Statistics II
Description : Continues the study of hypothesis testing, including one and two sample testing, chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics and regression and curve fitting. Familiarizes the students with models and methods used in data analysis with a focus on databases and computer systems to aid in analysis. Students will plan an experiment and make inferences about a population based upon sample data collected.
General Education Categories : GE MST Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ECO-202 - Principles of Economics II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ECO-202
Department Description : Accounting, Business and Legal Studies
Course Title : Principles of Economics II
Short Title : Principles of Economics II
Description : Microeconomics: includes such topics as the price system, allocation of resources, distribution of income and the prospects for economic change. International trade is also studied.
General Education Categories : GE SS Prerequisites :
ECO 201 or written permission of the department chairperson
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
___ ___ - General Education Science Elective - Credits 4
Students must select courses with the GE MST designation and with the BIO, CHM, PHY and SCI course codes.
___ ___ - Physical/Health Education Elective - Credits 1-3
Students may take a health elective in place of a physical education course. However, if total credits exceed 64 upon graduation, all credits may not transfer.
