The Information Systems program at Porterville College offers excellent and affordable education whether you are interested in personal enrichment, workplace advancement, transferring to four-year institutions, or pursuing a career in the computer and information technology field. Our committed teaching staff and state-of-the-art computing facility are here to help you to achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!
James Carson, Professor / Division Chair
Patrick Chan, Professor
Richard Boradori, Adjunct
Chris Craig, Adjunct
Steven Dye, Adjunct
Soheil Partoviamin, Adjunct
An Associate in Arts degree in Information Systems is awarded upon successful completion of at least 60 credits with 20 credits from the following two groups:
| Required (13 credits) | |
| INFS P100 - Intro. to Information Systems | 4 credits |
| INFS P110, P111, P112, or 113 -Structured Programming | 3 credits |
| INFS P210 - Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits |
| INFS P220 - Data Com. and Networking | 3 credits |
| Electives (7 credits) | |
| BSAD P101 - Introduction to Business | 3 credits |
| INFS P005 - Introduction to Windows | 1 credit |
| INFS P010 or P011A - Intro. to Word Processing | 2 credits |
| INFS P011B - Advanced Word Processing | 2 credits |
| INFS P020 or P021 - Intro. to Spreadsheet | 2 credits |
| INFS P030 - Intro. to Database | 2 credits |
| INFS P040 - Introduction to Desktop Publishing | 2 credits |
| INFS P050 - Intro. to the Internet | 1 credit |
| INFS P051 - Web Page Design-HTML | 2 credits |
| INFS P052 - Web Page Publishing Using FrontPage | 2 credits |
| INFS P053 - Advanced Wb Page Design Using HTML | 2 credits |
| INFS P055 - Internet Research | 2 credits |
| INFS P056 - Web Page Design Practicum | 2 credits |
| INFS P102 or BSAD P102 - Intro. to e-Commerce | 3 credits |
A certificate program in Information Systems is also available for students who wish to obtain vocational skills in computer technology without completing the associate degree requirements.
According to the employment projections of U.S. Department of Labor for 2002-2012, seven of ten fastest growing occupations and six of ten occupations with the largest job growth (requiring a BA degree) are in the computer and information technology field. Careers in data communications and networking, computer software engineering, database administration, computer systems analysis and design, and computer information systems management not only are in great demand but also represent the highest quartile income level among all career choices. Regardless of your career choice, computer knowledge and skills are essential to your success both personally and professionally.
For more information, contact:
James Carson
jcarson @portervillecollege.edu
559-791-2369
Patrick Chan
pchan@portervillecollege.edu
559-791-2235