Information Systems

The Information Systems curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible program, designed to meet community information systems needs.

Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, and related business topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard information systems.

Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Duties may include systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation.

Network Administration and Support is a concentration under Information Systems that prepares students to install and support networks and develops strong analytical skills and extensive computer knowledge.

Course work includes extensive hands-on experience with networks. Classes cover media types, topologies, and protocols with installation and support of hardware and software, troubleshooting network and computer problems, and administrative responsibilities.

Graduates should qualify for positions such as: LAN/PC administrator, microcomputer support specialist, network control operator, communications technician/analyst, network/computer consultant, and information systems specialist. Graduates should be prepared to sit for certification exams which can result in industry-recognized credentials.

Contact:

Norma Marler
Email: nmarler@cvcc.edu
Tel: 828.327.7000 ext. 4248

Daniel Romine
Email: dromine@cvcc.edu
Tel: 828.327.7000 ext. 4314

Tonya Stephens
Email: tstephen@cvcc.edu
Tel: 828.327.7000 ext. 4109

Fred Stone
Email: fstone@cvcc.edu
Tel: 828.327.7000 ext. 4317