Computer Information Systems

This course provides students with hands-on experience using word processing software. Students will develop skills common to most word-processing software by developing a wide variety of documents. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with word processing.

This course provides students with hands-on experience using spreadsheet software. Students will develop skills common to most spreadsheet software by developing a wide variety of spreadsheets. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with spreadsheets.

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.

This course provides students with hands-on experience using database management software. Students will develop skills common to most database management software by developing a wide variety of databases. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with database management.

This course is an introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware and software concepts such as equipment, operations, communications, and 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 write simple programs. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and use the major components of selected computer software and hardware.

This course is an introduction to computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. This course will introduce students to concepts associated with professional certifications. This course will help prepare students for the MOS and IC3 certification. This course or an equivalent is CORE for the A.A.S. CIS programs.

This course is designed for individuals with little to no experience with digital technologies. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the key concepts and skills related to digital literacy and the confidence to use digital technologies effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives. Students will learn about cybersecurity threats, such as malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks, and how to avoid digital attacks. The course will help prepare students for the IC3 certification.

This course includes logic, design, and problem-solving techniques used by programmers and analysts to address and solve common programming and computing problems. The most used techniques of flowcharts, structure charts, and pseudo code will be covered, and students will be expected to apply the methods to designated situations and problems. This is a CORE course for CIS.

This course will provide an overview of the theory, tools, and techniques necessary for creating high-quality graphics using design software. It may be substituted for CAT 150 Imaging I: Principles of Photography and Introduction to Photoshop and CAT 180 Imaging II: Techniques of Photoshop and Painter or equivalent.

This course teaches Unity 3D in-game scripting along with programming basics. It will prepare students with basic knowledge of Namespaces and Classes, Conditional statements and loops, Unity 3D GUI, Unity’s Mono Behaviors, proper formatting skills, and a firm understanding of Unity and Net data types.

This course introduces students to various app development tools for various mobile platforms. Specific topics include app distribution sources, mobile device operating systems, a survey of app development software, and processes for designing, building, deploying, and optimizing apps. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to design, build, deploy, and optimize a basic app.

This introductory one-semester course is designed to enable students to integrate graphics for mobile app development. Students receive practical experience with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build or incorporate basic graphics.

This introductory one-semester course is designed to enable students to integrate graphics for mobile app development. Students receive practical experience with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build or incorporate basic graphics.

This course presents fundamental applications in Linux. It includes skills development for OS installation and setup, recompile techniques, system configuration settings, file/folder structures and types, run levels, basic network applications, and scripting. Additionally, the course presents security features from an administrative and user perspective.

This course will survey the various issues surrounding computer ethics.

This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student’s 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.

This course introduces fundamental concepts, including an algorithmic approach to problem-solving, through the design and implementation of programs in selected languages. It also introduces structured programming techniques involving input/output, conditional statements, loops, files, arrays and structures, and simple data structures. Students are expected to write programs as part of this course.

This lab is designed to allow instructors to implement programming concepts further as needed. This course may be duplicated with an alpha suffix added to the course number.

This is a “hands-on” introduction to software packages, languages, and utility programs currently in use. The course can be repeated for credit for each topic. 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.

This course introduces students to the basic principles of the information highway. Students are exposed to different network information tools such as electronic mail, network news, browsers, commercial information services, appropriate editors, and Web authoring software.

This course provides students with opportunities to learn Hypertext Markup Language, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to use specified markup languages to develop basic Web pages.

This course is designed to provide students with a capstone experience incorporating the knowledge and skills learned in the Computer Information Systems program into student projects/case studies. Special emphasis is given to student skill attainment.

This course is designed to introduce students to information security principles. Topics covered in this course will include the need for security, risk management, security technology, cryptography, and physical security. Security policies and legal/ethical issues will also be covered.

This course emphasizes BASIC programming using a graphical user interface. The course will emphasize graphical user interfaces with additional topics such as advanced file-handling techniques, simulation, and other selected areas. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics by completing programming projects and appropriate tests.

This course introduces students to the concept of security analysis, or penetration testing, of information systems. Students will evaluate the security of a computer system or network, assessing security risks from the position of a potential attacker. Emphasis is on identifying security flaws and providing technical solutions.

This course will help students learn to program apps for the Android operating system using a specified programming language. Students will be able to develop, build, deploy, and optimize an app for the Android operating system.

This is the first of two courses designed to teach specific skills related to app development using Swift Language.

This course is a study in 3D computer modeling and 3D painting beginning with primitive shapes and creating compelling 3D objects for use in model libraries, games, print material, web sites, visual simulation and architectural applications. Powerful operations for modeling and 3D painting are incorporated into an interface that is simple and intuitive to use.

This course is a study in 3D computer animation. Course contents include a review of 3D modeling, rendering the 3D animations, compositing, and special effects for video and digital editing, video and film recording, storyboarding and sound design, technical testing, production estimates, and scheduling.

This course focuses on building specific features of iOS apps. Students apply their knowledge and skills to developing new apps.

This course will introduce students to cybersecurity while gaining additional insight into the challenges companies face today. Students will develop an understanding of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, procedures, and techniques used to defend networks.

This course provides students with information on cyber defense. Topics include the legal aspects of cyber-attacks, threats to various levels of national and local social infrastructure, financial systems, personal data, and other direct and indirect threats. Students also explore current and historical cyber threats and U.S. policy regarding infrastructure protection.

This course emphasizes scanning, testing, and securing computer systems. The lab-intensive environment provides opportunities to understand how perimeter defenses work and how hackers are able to compromise information systems. With awareness of hacking strategies, students learn to counteract those attempts in an ethical manner.

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of IoT. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems and the security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoT solutions.

This course provides an introduction to microcomputer operating systems. Topics include a description of the operating system, system commands, and effective and efficient use of the microcomputer with the aid of its system programs. Upon completion, students should understand the function and role of the operating system, its operational characteristics, configuration, how to execute programs, and efficient disk and file management.

This course is an introduction to e-commerce. Topics include marketing, e-commerce store building, security, and electronic payment systems. Upon completion, students will be able to build an e-commerce presence.

This course is an introduction to the C++ programming language, including object-oriented programming. Topics include problem-solving and design, control structures, objects and events, user interface construction, and document and program testing.

This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing computer software, operating systems, and troubleshooting. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This course is a suitable substitute for CIS 239, Networking Software. If used, this is a CORE course for the AAT and AAS CIS programs.

This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing and troubleshooting computer hardware. It will help prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This is a suitable substitute for CIS 240 Networking Hardware.

This course is the first part of a three-part curriculum leading to CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The content of this course is based on current requirements from the CISCO Networking Academy certification standards.

This course is the second part of a three-part curriculum leading to CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The content of this course is based on current requirements from the CISCO Networking Academy certification standards.

This course is the third part of a three-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The content of this course is based on current requirements from the Cisco Networking Academy certification standards.

This course is the fourth part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Its content is based on current requirements from the Cisco Networking Academy certification standards.

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.

This course introduces network operating system administration. Topics include 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.

This course provides an introduction to the administration of fundamental networking services and protocols. Topics include implementing, managing, and maintaining essential network operating system services such as those for client address management, name resolution, security, routing, and remote access. Students gain hands-on experience performing common network infrastructure administrative tasks.

This course studies network infrastructure design. Topics include strategies for planning, implementing, and maintaining server availability and security, client addressing schemes, name resolution, routing, remote access, and network security. Students gain experience by designing plans for implementing common network infrastructure and protocols.

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, 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 countermeasures.

This course introduces students to computer forensics and investigation methods. This course helps prepare students for industry-specific certification.

This course is designed to allow the student to work in a degree/program-related environment. Emphasis is placed on the student’s “real world” work experience as it integrates academics with practical applications that relate meaningfully to careers in the computer discipline. Significance is also placed on the efficient and accurate performance of job tasks as provided by the “real world” work experience. Grades for this course will be based on the employer’s evaluation of the student and the contents of a report submitted by the student. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to a “real world” work experience.

This course is a case study involving the assignment of a complete system development project for analysis, programming, implementation, and documentation. Topics include planning system analysis and design, programming techniques, coding, and documentation. Students should be able to design, code, test, and document a comprehensive computer information system upon completion.

This course allows the study of currently relevant computer science topics. It can be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. The instructor will determine the course content, which will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the course topic by completing assignments and appropriate tests.

This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. The instructor will approve the topics to be included in the course material prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics specified by the instructor.