De Anza at the North America Championship of the ICPC
Congratulations to Sunho Kim, Ralph Cao and Ji-yoo Dojun for their motivation, dedication and excellence in preparing for and participating in this grueling event spread. Thank you to their advisor's energy in supporting the students' efforts.
Of the 51 colleges qualifying for this event, De Anza was the only community college
competing against the likes of MIT, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Purdue, Georgia Tech,
Stanford, Northwestern, Caltech, CMU and 5 UCs among others. They finished in the
middle of the pack and got an honorable mention at the awards ceremony for soundly
trouncing one-third of the schools that participated and only two questions shy of
being able to advance to the World Finals.
Welcome!
De Anza's Computer Information Systems (CIS) department has been a leading educational institution in Silicon Valley since the college was founded. Over the years it has developed a rich and diverse series of courses in many areas. Our courses meet the needs of both the transfer student and the industry professional. Students who take courses and earn degrees in the CIS department often go on to transfer to four-year universities in majors such as Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science and many other majors that required CIS courses.
Department News
Attention! Some Courses have Changed Number
The good news is that each of these classes with new numbers are now transferable to UCs:
| New Number & Name | Formerly |
| CIS 6 Introduction to Data Communication & Networking | CIS 66 |
| CIS 37 Java for Mobile Development | CIS 53 |
| CIS 38 iOS Development | CIS 55 |
| CIS 43 Systems Design | CIS 63 |
| OnlCIS 44A Database Management Systems | CIS 64A |
| CIS 44F Introduction to Big Data and Analytics | CIS 64F |
| CIS 44H R Programming | CIS 64H |
| CIS 45A Internet Concepts and TCP/IP Protocols | CIS 75A |
| CIS 46 Digital Security | CIS 56 Network Security |
CIS Remote Tutoring!
Free Noncredit Classes!
De Anza now offers free, noncredit CIS courses in programming, office software, personal computer security and more! These courses do not count toward an academic degree or certificate, but they offer a new way to gain valuable skills and explore career options, without worrying about grades or tuition.
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Strong Showing by Programming Club
De Anza's Competitive Programming Club made an impressive showing in the Pacific Northwest Regional session of the 2022 International Competitive Programming Contest. De Anza was the only two-year college in the competition!
Testimony from De Anza students transferred to UC Davis
Getting Started
CIS Transfer Pathways
- Where to begin
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There are five starting points: CIS Transfer Paths
Prerequisites are enforced!
- Always Check!
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Always check course advisories/prerequisites when planning your schedule of classes.
- Clearances
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If you think you've already met the prerequisite requirement through another college or work experience, plan well in advance to submit the CIS Prerequisite Clearance Request form.
- Advisories
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For advisories no clearance is necessary. However, the skills taught in the advisory course are necessary to be successful in the course you wish to enroll in. They have been listed as advisory as opposed to prerequisite only because so many have learned the skills in their job experience and/or have taught themselves the skills.
Certificates & Degrees
- Degrees & Certificates
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The CIS Degree and Certificate requirements are reviewed annually and updated as appropriate. Generally your studies are determined by the requirements when you declared your major, or the latest requirements, at your option.
- The "Grid"
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Check to see which certificates/degrees you on your way to earning. You might be closer than you think.
Tentative Scheduling of Classes
- Plan!
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It is important to know which program you are following and when the required classes will be tentatively offered throughout the year.
Our Facilities
For classes requiring students to work on a computer, CIS maintains a computer lab
in the Advanced Technology Center, AT 203.
Learn more about the computer lab and other classroom facilities available to our CIS students.
Our Faculty & TAs
Numerous CIS faculty come to us from lndustry and teach a variety of courses related to their expertise.
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Winter 2023: Opportunity to join the LinC program for MATH 1B + CIS 22B
Academic and Career Counseling
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