AICS // Admission

A.	2-Year Computer Courses
	1.	2-year Computer Science
	2.	2-year Computer Technology
	3.	2-year Business Information Management

B.	Bachelor of Science Degree Course
	1.	4-year BS in Computer Science – offered only at AICS-Caloocan Branch

C.	Short Courses
	1.	Power Office
	2.	Power Apps Programming
	3.	Power Graphics
	4.	Power Webmaster
	5.	CISCO Networking (4 modules) – 70 hours per module
	6.	ORACLE Workforce Development (2 modules)- 40 hours per module
	7.	JAVA Programming (Sun Microsystems) – 40 hours (1 module only)

2-YEAR COMPUTER COURSES

2 YR. & BS Computer Science Course

Computer Science is a course that deals with the study of theory, analysis, design and application of different programming languages and how they can efficiently perform specific tasks like computations through basic and complex operations, including storing, retrieving and transforming variety of information.

This course is designed to produce highly competitive IT professionals with specialization in software design and development, database and web-based applications.

With the industry’s growing demand for programmers, AICS has devised means to give its students the chance to be globally competitive. To hold true to its objective of providing sufficient Technical Training and Programming Skills to the students, AICS has engaged partnership with three of the world’s IT’s giants –The CISCO Networking Academy, Oracle Corporation and Suns Microsystem. These three certification programs, incorporated in the curriculum, would definitely benefit the students as they embark on a more advanced world of IT.

CURRICULUM OF TWO-YEAR COMPUTER SCIENCE

First Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Computer Fundamentals & Concepts w/ Business Application Software	• Data Structure & Algorithm(Using Using C-language)
• Logic Formulation & Programming 1 w/ Graphics (using C-language)	• Introduction to Internet w/ HTML & Java Script
• Communication Arts 1	• Programming 2(using Visual Basic)
• Logic	• Logic Design & Switching
• Values	• Communication Arts 2
• Modern Algebra & Plane Trigonometry	• Routing Technology
• Fundamentals of Network Topologies	• Indoor Games
• P.E. 1 (Gymnastic & Calisthenics)	• Indoor Games
• NSTP 1 (National Service Training Program)	• NSTP 2 (National Service Training Program)

Second Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Structure of Programming	• Software Engineering
• Languages & Complier Design	• Management Information System
• Introduction to Oracle 91	• Database Administration Fundamentals 1
• Systems Analysis & Design	• Technical Writing
• Java Programming	• Principles of Accounting
• Oral Communication	• Advanced Networking
• LAN Switching Theory	• P.E. 4 (Martial Arts)
• P.E. 3 (Dancing & Rhythmic Activities)

2 YR. Computer Technology Course

This course is designed to produce skilled computer technician trained to service & maintain computer equipment & develop up-to-date knowledge & techniques that will enable him to cope with the ever-changing trends and advancement in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

The basic principles and concepts behind every technological advances is fully discussed and applied that includes in-depth theories, practical applications and actual troubleshooting to further improve and enhance the learning process on every topics presented.

The emergence of the CISCO Networking Program, incorporated in its curriculum, further equips the students with the necessary skills & training in the field of Networking. The CISCO Networking Program entitles the students with an industry-standard certifications which can be their global passport to work anywhere in the world.

CURRICULUM OF TWO-YEAR COURSE IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

First Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Fundamentals of Electricity & Electronics with Basic Tools & Test Instruments	• Electronic Drafting
• Electronics Math	• Semiconductors w/ Advance Tools & Test Equipment
• Fundamentals of Network Topologies	• Business Application Software
• Comp. Concepts w/ DOS & Windows	• Routing technology
• Communication Arts 1	• P.E. 2 (Indoor Games)
• P.E. 1 (Gymnastics & Calisthenics)	• NSTP 2 (National Service Training Program)
• NSTP 1 (National Service Training Program)

Second Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Digital Techniques	• Interfacing Techniques
• Basic Programming with Utilities & Diagnostics	• Microprocessor
• Computer Systems Architecture	• Computer Peripheral & Servicing
• Intro to Internet w/ HTML & Java Script	• Advanced Networking
• LAN Switching Theory	• Entrepreneurship
• Work Ethics & Values Education	• Quality Control
• P.E. 3 (Dancing & Rhythmic Activities)	• P.E. 4 (Martial Arts)

2 YR. Business Information Management

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding on the role of information management in today’s business environment making them proficient in day to day’s office tasks and procedures using English communication as the primary means and computer as a basic tool.

The curriculum structure gives emphasis on the proper handling and managing of business information giving more in-depth analysis and perspective on the diversified aspects of the business world.

With the advent of the call center industry, AICS perceived the urgency to enhance the English Communication through the inclusion of the essential English subjects that will surely give the students sufficient means to develop and refine their English communication skills.

CURRICULUM OF TWO-YEAR COURSE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION MNGT.

First Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Keyboarding	• Clerical Skills
• Fundamentals of Shorthand	• Principles of Accounting
• Personality Development & Public Relation	• Business Psychology
• Business Mathematics	• Business Application Software
• Computer Concepts	• Communication Arts 2
• Communication Arts 1	• P.E. 2 (Indoor Games)
• P.E. 1 (Gymnastics & Calisthenics)	• NSTP 2 (National Service Training Program)

Second Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Principles of Marketing	• Multimedia Dev’t & Application
• Principles of Management	• Data Base Management
• Desktop Publishing	• E-Commerce
• Phonetics	• Advanced Marketing
• Management Information System	• Business Communication
• Basic Technical Support	• Public Speaking
• Office Administration	• P.E. 4 (Martial Arts)
• P.E. 3 (Dancing & Rhythmic Activities)

4-YEAR COMPUTER COURSES

4 YR. & BS Computer Science Course

This course is designed to produce highly competitive IT professionals with specialization in software design and development, database and web-based applications.

CURRICULUM OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

First Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Communication Arts 1	• Communication Arts 2
• College Algebra & Trigonometry	• Panitikan
• Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan	• Physics 1
• Logic	• Analytic Geometry
• Computer Fundamentals & Concepts	• General Psychology
• Values	• Operating System
• Business Application Software	• Logic Formulation & Programming
• P.E. 1 (Gymnastics & Calisthenics)	• Data Structure & Algorithm
• NSTP 1	• P.E. 2
	• NSTP 2

Second Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Oral Communication & Technical Writing	• Economics w/ Taxation
• Physics 2	• Logic Design & Switching Theory
• Differential Calculus	• Probability & Statistics
• Society & Culture w/ Family Planning	• Life & Works of Rizal
• Programming 2 (Database Management Systems)	• Structure of Programming Languages & Complier Design
• File Organization	• Operating Systems
• P.E. 3 (Dancing/ Rhythmic Activities)	• P.E. 4 (Martial Arts)

Third Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Philippine Literature	• Computer Architecture w/ Assembly Language
• Discrete Mathematics & Abstract Algebra	• Principles of Accounting
• Software Engineering	• Systems Analysis & Design
• Programming 3 (Visual Basic)	• Routing Technology
• Data Communication	• Automata Theory
• Fundamentals of Network Topologies	• Philippine History
• Introduction to Internet	• Internet Programming using Java

Fourth Year:
1st Semester	2nd Semester

• Thesis 1	• Thesis 2
• World Literature	• Management Information System
• Systems Design & Implementation	• Advance Networking
• LAN Switching Theory	• Phil. Government & Constitution
• Microprocessor	• Practicum
• Artificial Intelligence	• Code of Ethics for IT Professions

SHORT COURSES

Power Office		30 hours
1.	Introduction to Computers
2.	DOS / MS Windows
3.	Microsoft Word
4.	Microsoft Excel
5.	Microsoft Powerpoint

This course offers students an extensive introduction to the concepts of personal computer systems, and its operations. It also highlights the importance of thorough hands-on training in Microsoft Office productivity tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint. The course covers the theories and application involving basic computer concepts, performing common office task like document processing, filing, retrieving, and printing.

Power Apps Programming		80 hours
1.	Logic Formulation
2.	Systems Analysis and Design
3.	Microsoft Access
4.	Visual Basic

This course is designed to give students a firm foundation on information systems development using a window-based application and programming language. In this course, you will learn how to design, create, properly manage the various structures in an effective and efficient manner and maintain applications and systems with tools from Microsoft: MS Access and MS Visual Basic.

Power Graphics		50 hours
1.	MS Windows
2.	Corel Draw
3.	IntelliCAD / AutoCAD
4.	PhotoShop

This course gives the engineers, architects, designers, draftsmen and others a firm foundation in desktop, graphics and image-editing software. Students learn about electronic drawing using AutoCAD and CorelDraw; edit and restore images using Photoshop and their utilities. Students are also introduced to plotting techniques, vector illustration, bitmap creation, painting, animation and other graphics-oriented concepts.

Power Webmaster		50 hours
1.	Windows
2.	Web Browsers
3.	Network Concepts
4.	HTML and JAVA
5.	E-Commerce Concepts

This course will introduce the students to the real essence of the Internet, its structure, concepts, and methods used so as to familiarize them with the marvelous world of information technology. The focus is on Web page/site development and e-commerce using core and advance web development tools. The students will gain practical experience in operating popular web-browsing software, develop interactive web pages and learn practical and essential e-commerce principles. They will also learn how to recognize, troubleshoot and resolve common performance related problems in web page/site development and maintenance.

CISCO Networking (Modules 1 to 4)
This course covers the various topologies used in networking. It deals with the study of how information flows through a network using Computer as a basic tool and other requisite hardware as the essential means. It gives the knowledge, skills and ability to design, build and maintain a network that is very useful in today’s modern world of networking. This course entitles one to be a future Network Operations Analyst, Network Engineer, Data Network Specialist, Technical Support Consultant, Network Sales Engineer and Network Support Analyst.
The program consists of four (4) modules:
Module 1:	Fundamental of Network Topologies	70 hours
This course covers the basic theories of Electricity, Internet connectivity, operation of Ethernet, bridging and switching techniques. It also includes the overview of Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol TCP/IP reference model and protocol suite.

Module 2:	Routing Technology	70 hours
This course introduces the standard devices and technologies in a Wide Area Networking (WAN) , modes and configuration of router. It also covers Internetwork Operating System (IOS) and Open System Interconnection (OSI) model.

Module 3:	LAN Switching Theory	70 hours
This covers an overview of Network planning and design that are related to routing. Problems, solutions and designs involve in LAN, and Spanning Tree Protocol are also included.

Module 4:	Advanced Networking	70 hours
This course deals with Wide Area Network (WAN) Technology devices and designs. It also covers WAN Protocol Management + CCNA review for CCNA certification.

ORACLE SHORT COURSES
Module 1:	Introduction To Oracle 9i: SQL	40 hours
This course offers students a sufficient introduction to data server technology. It covers the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the powerful SQL programming language. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Students learn to retrieve data by using advanced techniques such as ROLLUP, CUBE, set operators, and hierarchical retrieval. They also learn to write SQL and SQLPlus script files using the iSQLPlus tool to generate necessary and relevant reports.

Module 2:	Oracle 9i DBA Fundamentals I	40 hours
This course is designed to give students a firm foundation in basic database tasks and learn to design, create, and maintain an Oracle database. Students will gain a sufficient understanding of the Oracle database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students will also learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures in an effective and efficient manner. This course is designed to prepare you for the corresponding Oracle Certified Associate exam. Exam #1Z0-031.

Module 3:	Oracle 9i DBA Fundamentals II	40 hours
This course gives the Oracle database administrator (DBA) a firm foundation in Oracle Net administration and backup and recovery case operations. Students learn about transporting data between databases and the utilities used to perform these activities. Students are also introduced to networking concepts and configuration parameters, as well as how to solve some common network problems. In hands-on exercises, students configure network parameters so that database clients and tools can communicate with the Oracle database server.

Module 4:	Oracle 9i Database Performance Tuning	40 hours
This course will introduce the students to the importance of good initial database design, and the method used to tune a production Oracle9i database. The focus is on Database and Instance tuning rather than specific operating system performance issues. Using the available Oracle tools, such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (with the Diagnostics and Tuning Packs) and STATSPACK students also learn how to recognize, troubleshoot and resolve common performance related problems in administering an Oracle database.