CIS 110. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LOGIC AND PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
This course includes logic, design and problem solving techniques used by programmers and analysts in addressing and solving common programming and computing problems. The most commonly used techniques of flowcharts, structure charts, and pseudocode will be covered and students will be expected to apply the techniques to designated situations and problems. This is a CORE course.
CIS 115. PRESENTATION GRAPHICS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course provides students with hands on experience using presentation graphics software. Students will develop skills common to most presentation graphics software by developing a wide variety of presentations. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with presentations.
CIS 130. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware and software concepts such as equipment, operations, communications, programming and their past, present, and future impact on society. Topics include computer hardware, various types of computer software, communication technologies and program development using computers to execute software packages and/or to write simple programs. Upon completion students should be able to describe and use the major components of selected computer software and hardware.
CIS 146. MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
RECOMMENDED: Keyboarding experience.
This course is an introduction to the most common software applications of microcomputers and includes "hands-on" use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial software. These software packages should include typical features of office suites, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, and other features found in current software packages. Upon completion students will understand common applications and be able to utilize selected features of these packages.
CIS 147. ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 146.
This course is a continuation of CIS 146 in which students utilize the advanced features of topics in CIS 146 and introduce additional topics of office suite software. Advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation packages among other topics are generally incorporated into the course and are to be applied to situations found in society and business. Upon completion the student should be able to apply the advanced features of selected software appropriately to typical problems found in society and business.
CIS 165. NETWORK LAB (1 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of networking concepts as needed.
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CIS 189. CO-OP FOR CIS (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is part of a series wherein students work in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on students' work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to computer practices in informational technologies environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract.
CIS 191. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I (3 credits)
This course introduces fundamental concepts, including an algorithmic approach to problem solving via the design and implementation of programs in selected language such as Pascal, C Ada, Visual Basic or other appropriate language. Structured programming techniques involving input/output, conditional statements, loops, files, arrays and structures, and simple data structures are introduced. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 196. COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (1-3 credits)
RECOMMENDED: Keyboarding experience.
This is a hands-on introduction to software packages, languages, and utility programs currently in use, with the student being able to repeat the course for credit for each different topic being covered. Emphasis is placed on the purpose capabilities and utilization of each package, language or program. Upon completion students will be able to use the features selected for the application covered.
CIS 197. ADVANCED COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (1-3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 196.
This course provides the student with hands-on experience in using the advanced features of software packages, languages, and utility programs currently in use. Each offering focuses on one software package with credit being received for each different package. Upon completion students will be able to use the features selected for the application covered.
CIS 207. INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to use specified markup languages to develop basic Web pages.
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CIS 212. VISUAL BASIC (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 211.
This course is a continuation of CIS 211, with emphasis being on BASIC programming using a graphical user interface. The course will emphasize graphical user interfaces with additional topics on such topics as advanced file handling techniques, simulation, and other selected areas. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 213. ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 212.
This course is a continuation of CIS 212.
CIS 241. INTRODUCTION TO RPG PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 191.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of RPG (Report Program Generator). It includes such topics as report preparation, control breaks, and file processing. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 242. ADVANCED RPG PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 241.
This course is a continuation of CIS 241; it includes such topics as sequential and random access file processing techniques. It may cover many of the structured programming commands, externally described files, display files, and other capabilities unique to some versions of RPG. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 246. MORE PROBLEMS IN RPG PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 242.
This course consists of the development, completion, testing, and execution of complex problems in RPG. A structured approach will be implemented as a methodological system. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 251. C++ PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 191.
This course is an introduction to the C programming language. Included in this course are topics in an algorithmic approach to problem solving, structured programming techniques and constructs, using functions and macros, simple data structures, and using files for input and output. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
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CIS 252. ADVANCED C PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 251.
This course is a continuation of the CIS 251 course in C programming. Techniques for the improvement of application and systems programming will be covered and other topics may include memory management, C Library functions, debugging, portability, and reusable code. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 255. JAVA PROGRAMMING (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics in this course include object-oriented programming constructs, Web page applet development, class definitions, threads, events, and exceptions. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 256. ADVANCED JAVA (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: CIS 255.
This course is a second course of a sequence using the JAVA programming language. Topics include: Suns Sweng GUI components, JDBC, JavaBeans, RMI, servlets, and JAVA media framework. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through programming projects and appropriate exams.
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CIS 268. SOFTWARE SUPPORT(3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by the program.
This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing computer software, operating systems, and trouble-shooting. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA.
CIS 269. HARDWARE SUPPORT (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by the program.
This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installation and troubleshooting computer hardware. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by Comp TIA.
CIS 273. INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING COMMUNICATIONS (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by the program.
This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on terminology and technology involved in implementing selected networked systems. The course covers various network models, topologies, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, and network troubleshooting. Students gain hands-on experience in basic networking. This course further helps prepare students for certification.
CIS 275. WORKSTATION ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
This course provides a study of client system administration in a network environment. Topics include installing, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting client operating system software and managing hardware devices and shared resources. Students gain hands-on experience in client operating system installation and basic administration of network workstations.
CIS 276. SERVER ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
This course introduces network operating system administration. Topics included in this course are network operating system software installation, administration, monitoring, and maintenance; user, group, and computer account management; shared resource management; and server hardware management. Students gain hands-on experience in managing and maintaining a network operating system environment.
CIS 278. DIRECTORY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
This course provides a study of planning, implementing, and maintaining a network directory services. Topics included in this course are planning and implementing network directory organizational and administrative structures. Students gain hands-on experience using a directory service to manage user, group, and computer accounts, shared folders, network resources, and the user environment.
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CIS 280. NETWORK SECURITY (3 credits)
This course provides a study of threats to network security and methods of securing a computer network from such threats. Topics included in this course are security risks, intrusion detection, and methods of securing authentication, network access, remote access, Web access, and wired and wireless network communications. Upon completion students will be able to identify security risks and describe appropriate counter measures.
CIS 281. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Any advanced programming course.
This course is a study of contemporary theory and systems analysis and design. Emphasis is placed on investigating, analyzing, designing, implementing, and documenting computer systems. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 289. COMPUTER PROBLEM DETERMINATION (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to problem determination on microcomputers. It uses software diagnostic tools and simple hardware test equipment to identify and repair typical problems of microcomputers. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 293A. NETWORKING SOFTWARE LAB (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of software concepts related to computer maintenance.
CIS 293B. NETWORKING HARDWARE LAB (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of hardware concepts related to computer maintenance.
CIS 293C. SERVER ADMINISTRATION HARDWARE LAB (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of server concepts related to networking.
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CPT 221. NETWORK SERVICE AND SUPPORT (3 credits)
This course covers the installation of network-related hardware and the prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of hardware-related networking problems.
CPT 224. NETWORKING INSTALLATION AND DESIGN (3 credits)
This course covers upgrading, migrating, and installing networks. Additionally, it is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to implement the web services components of Intranet Ware. Students will receive step-by-step instruction on how to incorporate and Intranet on their existing network.
CPT 226. COMPUTER SUPPORT (3 credits)
This course will provide students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for employment in the user support industry. Both software and hardware support issues are addressed through case projects and hands-on exercises.
CPT 232. NETWORK DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (3 credits)
This course covers how to design and create a network implementation plan for a case-study company. Interactive group activities lead students through this process to assess the needs of the case company.
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GIS 100. INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL-HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the social science of geography. Topics include location, spatial arrangement, and spatial interaction of the human environment. Upon completion students will demonstrate knowledge of demography, culture, geopolitics, economic activity, urban settlement, and land use patterns.
GIS 101. INTRODUCTION TO GIS (2 credits)
This is an introductory GIS course focusing on maps, map analysis, and an introduction to computers. Emphasis is placed on raster GIS capabilities, data acquisition, spatial databases, and GIS usage and trends. Upon completion students will demonstrate the ability to use GIS in spatial analysis, output, graphics output design issues, modes of user/GIS interaction, generating complex products, and GIS for archives.
GIS 102. TECHNICAL ISSUES IN GIS (3 credits)
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the technical issues in GIS technology. Topics include coordinate systems and geocoding, vector and raster data structures and algorithms, data structures/algorithms for surfaces, volumes and time, database concepts, error modeling and data uncertainty, as well as visualization of spatial databases. Upon completion students will demonstrate the ability to use common coordinate systems, map projections, affine and curvilinear transformations and discrete georeferencing, raster and vector storage, and managing error, fractal, and line generation.
GIS 103. APPLICATION ISSUES IN GIS (3 credits)
This course is the study of GIS applications. Topics include GIS application areas, decision-making in GIS, and system planning and implementation. Upon completion students will apply GIS using resource management, urban planning/management, cadastral records and LIS, facilities management, demographic and network applications, and implementation of decision-making skills.
GIS 104. DIRECTED STUDY IN PROJECT PLANNING STRATEGIES (1 credits)
This course provides students with practical application of all elements of accepted GIS project planning strategies covered in prior course work. Students submit a project proposal to faculty for review/approval to include data capture, manual digitizing (if necessary), base map building and data analysis/synthesis. Upon completion students will be able to produce a GIS project of full or single color maps demonstrating all elements of project design and a written report of conclusions.
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