CIS 107: WEB PROGRAMMING FOR BUS
This course will introduce the student to conducting business on the Internet. To
remain competitive, many companies and entrepreneurs have established a presence on
the Internet and are actively involved in conducting business on the net. The student
will be exposed to the vast business potential of the net including creating effective
web sites using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), cascading style sheets, imaging
and search engine optimization.
Prerequisite: CIS 111
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 108: CONDUCTNG RESEARCH ON INTERNET
This course will introduce the student to the Internet. Students will be provided
with necessary skills to effectively explore the information highway in a disciplined
and academically productive manner. Students will have the opportunity to conduct
in-depth research using the many electronic information resources available in cyberspace.
Students will design and develop a web site to report the results of their research.
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 111: COMPUTER SYSTEMS & APPLICATNS
This course introduces the student to the basic terminology and concepts of computer
information systems. Topics include: computer business applications, computer components,
software design, operating systems, databases, data communications, computer ethics
, computer security, and management information systems. Practical hands-on experience
will be provided using popular integrated microcomputer application software in database,
spreadsheet and word processing management.
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 112: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I
A course designed to introduce methods of solving computer business-oriented problems.
A high level programming language is used to learn arithmetic, relational and logical
operations, structured programming techniques, table manipulation, I/O data formats
and internal subroutines. Programming activities involve problem definition, analysis,
solution and documentation. No prior programming experience required.
Credits: 4
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 117: DATA COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
This course is designed to introduce the students to the concepts of data, voice and
video communications. Topics include communication terminology, local and wide area
networks, transmission media, data integrity and security, network management, maintenance
of applications and networking operating systems. In addition, current policy issues
involved with the communication industry will be examined.
Prerequisite: CIS 111 or concurrent enrollment, or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 120: COMPUTER BASED PUBLISHING
This course will provide the student with the necessary skills to electronically publish
material in a variety of mediums. In particular, the course will concentrate on desktop
publishing and world wide web publishing. The students will be exposed to a variety
of popular software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe FLASH
and Adobe Acrobat.
Prerequisite: CIS 111 or concurrent enrollment, or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 123: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II
A course designed to present intermediate features and interrelations of the curriculum's
high-level programming language. Topics include advanced language specifications and
syntax, object oriented concepts, input-out processing, advanced storage allocation,
multidimensional arrays, data types and organizations, and subroutine linkage. Established
algorithms utilized in searching and sorting data are covered in detail.
Prerequisite: CIS 112 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 124: COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS
A systems-oriented course concentrating on methods and procedures that increase the
efficiency and effectiveness of a computer installation. Topics include systems control
programs, systems service and utility programs, operating system concepts, virtualization,
Windows and the Powershell scripting language.
Prerequisite: CIS 112 or CPS 141, with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 126: LINUX USING PYTHON
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the functions of a LINUX
based operating system. The LINUX/UNIX system will be utilized to provide the student
with hands-on experience relating to the course concepts including basic UNIX commands,
utilities, windowing systems, filters, shell programming, file systems, network communication,
program execution and basic system programming.
Prerequisite: CIS 111
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 140: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
The course is organized around the HIPAA components of terminology, transaction framework,
planning, privacy and security. It applies across a diversity of medical systems including
call centers, nurse triage, financial, accounting, marketing, resources planning,
imaging and claims clearinghouse systems.
Prerequisite: CIS 111.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 150: INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMNT
This course examines the field of information security to prepare information systems
students for their future roles as business decision-makers. It presents a balance
of the managerial and the technical aspects of the discipline with a focus on cyber
security.
Prerequisite: CIS 111 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 211: APPLIED DATABASE CONCEPTS
This course is designed to present data access and data storage concepts using a relational
database platform. SQL (Structured Query Language) will be utilized in both interactive
and embedded mode. The course will incorporate relational concepts, data modelling,
application development, big data analysis, cloud storage and programming. Currently,
the Oracle database platform along with the Microsoft platform are being utilized.
The course will present PL/SQL and Visual Basic as supporting programming languages.
Prerequisite: CIS 123 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 212: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The life cycle of the development of a computer-based CIS information processing application.
Topics include management information systems, the systems study, charting and documentation,
I/O design considerations, controls and audit trails, equipment and software selection,
implementation and maintenance. A case study, which applies the course concepts, is
currently being used.
Prerequisite: CIS 112 or CPS 141, with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 213: DATA ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS
This course is designed to include more advanced operations, applications and capabilities
of software within a business environment. Topics include: operating system functions;
file management; advanced database management; advanced spreadsheet, presentation
and management software; data analytic software; and application software integration.
Prerequisite: CIS 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 216: WINDOWS SERVER
This course will introduce the student to the concepts involved in designing, installing,
optimizing and maintaining a Windows Server based local area network. The course will
approach the subject matter from both a practical and a theoretical perspective.
Pre- or corequisite: CIS 111 or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 218: ROUTING & SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to study routing and switching
technologies in a CISCO based data communication environment. The student will be
exposed to TCP/IP, router programming, firewalls and security, as well as computer
network design. The material covered will be applied in a communication networking
laboratory.
Prerequisite: CIS 117 with a grade C or better.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 223: MOBILE APP DESIGN & DEVELOPMNT
Students are provided with the opportunity to function in a realistic business environment.
The course focuses on a case study that requires students to apply knowledge from
previous computer information systems courses. The project includes the development
of a real time software application using a combination of software technologies.
A substantial amount of programming will be required in a high level computer language.
The project development includes the analysis and design of a solution, the coding
of the solution, testing, extensive documentation and concludes with a presentation
of the system.
Prerequisites: CIS 212, CIS213 and programming experience in a high level object-oriented
computer language
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 227: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORG
A course in IBM 390 Assembler Language designed to introduce students to data types,
data structures, I/O processing, macro processing, dumps and debugging, internal and
external subroutines and data manipulation.
Prerequisite: CIS 112 with a grade of C or better or CPS 141 with a grade of C or
better, or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 228: WEB SITE ADMINISTRATION
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to learn the necessary skills
required to administer a Web site. The course will include coverage of operating systems,
firewalls, security, web hosting and TCP/IP. Client side software including JavaScript
will be utilized as well as ASP.NET for server side software. Real time database access
using Microsoft SQL. Server will be covered
Prerequisites: CIS 111 and either CIS 107 or CIS 108.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 265: CIS CAREER CAPSTONE SEMINAR
This seminar is designed for matriculated CNC/WAC students. This seminar will involve
discussing and evaluating various work experiences. Students will be provided with
an opportunity for developing skills to be successful in their chosen career. The
seminar will concentrate on the development of interviewing skills, leadership skills,
project management skills, communication skills and influence skills in a business
environment. The course requires either 120 hours of approved internship experience
or the completion of an approved vendor certification.
Prerequisite: CIS 213 or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 271: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation
and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval.
Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or
other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field
of computer information systems or related areas. The student's time commitment to
the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 272: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
Similar to CIS 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will
be approximately 70-90 hours.
Credits: 2
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Department: Math & Computer Science
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CIS 273: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
Similar the CIS 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will
be approximately 105-135 hours.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Department: Math & Computer Science
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