Academic Courses
Computer Information Systems
CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Use
1-1-1
An introduction to the use of computers in a technological society. This course is designed to enable students to prepare simple documents on a computer-based word processor, to perform online searches of the library and the Internet, and to communicate using e-mail. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 103 PC Applications
2-2-3
A study of personal computer applications and the Internet as information processing tools in business and academic environments. This is a course for students who wish to develop competence in word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and the use of the Internet and e-mail for research and communication. This course, which is required for all CIS majors, prepares students for Microsoft Office Users Specialist certification in Word and Excel. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 104 PC Operating Systems:Windows
2-2-3
A thorough study of the Microsoft Windows operating system as both a graphical user interface and a manager of systems resources. The course begins with fundamental topics, such as ways to use the mouse, file management and customizing the Windows desktop, but goes on to more advanced topics such as installing and customizing Windows software. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 105 Windows Professional Operating System
3-2-4
Through lecture and hands-on experience, this course develops the skills students need to successfully install and manage the Microsoft Windows Professional operating system. Topics covered include: an overview of operating systems, an overview of Windows Professional and methods of installation. Students learn to configure the user environment; configure protocols; connect to a network; manage resources, local users and local groups; and monitor and troubleshoot the system. Successful completion of this course prepares the student to sit for the computer-based Microsoft Windows Professional Certification Exam. Prerequisite: CIS 103. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 106 Introduction to Computer Programming
3-2-4
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming using the Visual Basic .Net programming language. The course covers the logical design of computer programs, simple input and output, data checking, formatting reports, sequential file access and simple mathematical processing, such as counting, summing and finding minima and maxima. This is the first programming course taken by CIS majors and is a good introductory course for anyone interested in exploring computer programming. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 115 C# Programming I
3-2-4
An introductory course in the C# programming language. This course includes some discussion of algorithm development and structured programming logic in addition to introducing object-oriented programming.
Prerequisite: CIS 106. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 130 Web Page Design I
2-2-3
This course provides comprehensive instruction in the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Topics covered include how to create a simple Web page with images and hyperlinks, how to create and modify tables, how to create and modify forms, how to create and use frames to display multiple Web pages at the same time, and how to format a Web page using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Instruction is provided on how to enhance a Web page with sound, video and Java applets. The course also provides in-depth instruction on the World Wide Web and Internet technologies as they relate to retrieving and displaying Web pages. An introduction to Web page design concepts is also provided. Prerequisite: CIS 103. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 140 Introduction to Desktop Publishing
2-2-3
An introduction to desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher. This course covers the basics of using a PC to integrate words and pictures on the printed page, including typefaces, fonts, printing and page layout.
Prerequisites: CIS 103 or departmental approval. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 150 Data Communications
3-2-4
Introduces data communications concepts and skills that are the basis of the new information society. Topics include voice and data communications, general communications concepts, network configurations, circuits, network design, protocols, software, microcomputer architecture, online services and the Internet, and network management, control and security. Labs include hands-on activities.
Prerequisites: CIS 104 or CIS 105 or departmental approval. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 203 Microsoft Excel with Macro Programming
2-2-3
Thorough study of the world’s most popular numerical processing software, the electronic spreadsheet. Includes basic, intermediate and advanced techniques that can be utilized to solve a wide range of financial and scientific problems without the need for customized programming. The course includes extensive use of macro programming to increase productivity by automating repetitive operations. It also covers the use of macros to provide customized solutions for specific problems.
Prerequisites: CIS 103 or departmental approval. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 204 Fundamentals of Linux and Unix
2-2-3
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and operations needed to use the Unix operating system and operating systems based on Unix, such as BSD Unix, Red Hat Linux, Mandrake Linux and Sun Solaris. Course topics include file and directory management, user account management, the Korn and C shells, shell scripting, the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), and Unix and Linux networking basics. Students will also be briefly introduced to Unix applications software, such as e-mail, Web browser and word processing software. Prerequisite: CIS 104.
CIS 205 Database Management Systems
3-2-4
An introduction to relational database management systems and database programming for personal computers using Microsoft Access. The course covers fundamental database design and programming techniques and provides hands-on exercises for applying the techniques to real-world problems. Prerequisite: CIS 103. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 215 C# Programming II
3-2-4
This course is the second in a two-part sequence designed to prepare students to develop Windows applications in C#. Topics will include file handling, graphical user interfaces, multi-threading, Extensible Markup Language (XML), database programming, Structured Query Language (SQL) and creating Internet communication software.
Prerequisite: CIS 115. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 230 Web Page Design II
2-2-3
This course provides beginning to intermediate level instruction in Dreamweaver, the current industry standard HTML generator software. Macromedia Dreamweaver is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) HTML generator that contains a powerful collection of tools for creating and managing Web content. Through lecture and hands-on exercises, the student develops the skills necessary to create functional and well-designed Web pages and Web sites. Instruction is provided in features of the Dreamweaver interface, the basics of page creation as well as advanced skills such as the use of layers, behaviors, cascading style sheets and templates. Instruction is provided on using Dreamweaver to create advanced Web pages such as frame pages and Web pages with forms. Instruction is also provided in using Dreamweaver features to publish Web pages and Web sites to a Web server. Throughout the semester, emphasis is placed on using Dreamweaver to implement the Web design concepts taught in CIS 130. Prerequisite: CIS 130. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 252 Windows Server Administration
3-2-4
Through lecture and hands-on experience, this course develops the skills students need to successfully administer Microsoft Windows Server network operating system. Topics covered include an overview of the Windows Server network operating system, Windows Server installation, system configuration, system support, user accounts, local groups, global groups, Windows Server administration, Windows Server security, Windows Server maintenance and Windows Server troubleshooting. Successful completion of this course prepares the student to sit for the computer-based Microsoft Windows Server Administration Certification Exam. Prerequisite: CIS 150. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 253 Windows Active Directory Services
3-2-4
Through lecture and hands-on experience, this course develops the skills students need to successfully administer Windows Active Directory Services. Topics covered include: an overview of the Windows Server network operating system, installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, security and troubleshooting Active Directory Services. Successful completion of this course prepares the students to sit for the computer-based Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services Certification Exam.
Prerequisite: CIS 252. Additional course fee: $66.
CIS 270 Systems Analysis and Design
3-2-4
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of modern computer-based information systems, including analysis of the need for computer-based information systems in particular organizational situations, the design of those systems and the design of the processes used to create and implement such systems. Students will receive instruction in conducting feasibility studies, managing projects and presenting proposals and reports. Prerequisite: CIS 205. Additional course fee: $66.