Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Computer Information Systems

CIS 103 Learning Windows
1 Credit
Provides foundational skills in Windows operating system for personal use. This course is designed for the more mature learner and/or those students who wish to advance at a slower pace.

CIS 111 Introduction To Microsoft OneNote
1 Credit
Provides introduction to using Microsoft OneNote software to take as well as organize notes. The student will use OneNote to integrate notes with other applications and collaborate with others.

CIS 115 Introduction To Computer Information Systems
3 Credits
Focuses on an overview of the needs for and roles of computer information systems. Emphasizes computer requirements in organizations, history, hardware functions, programming, systems development, and computer operations. Introduces computer applications.

CIS 118 Introduction To PC Applications
3 Credits
Introduces computer concepts and components, as well as application-suite software and the Internet. Includes descriptions of and hands-on experiences with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating environments and other common PC application packages.
PREREQUISITES: CIS 103 or familiarity with MS Windows.

CIS 124 Introduction To Operating Systems
3 Credits
Introduces concepts, terminology and hands-on skills in the use of DOS and Windows. Emphasizes navigation, file manipulation, file creation and troubleshooting.

CIS 128 Windows Complete
3 Credits
Introduces the functions and capabilities of Microsoft Windows. Includes configuring and modifying the operating system environment.

CIS 130 Introduction to Internet
1 Credit
Enhances the student’s knowledge of the Internet and its resources. Individuals learn terminology in dealing with the Internet. Includes privacy and copyright issues with information retrieved from the Internet. Students experience the use of e-commerce, multimedia and e-mail. Explores searching the Internet and credibility of information obtained with searches.

CIS 135 Complete PC Word Processing (Software Package)
3 Credits
Explores a complete array of word processing skills. The skills needed to create, edit, format, and print documents are covered. Other topics include character, paragraph, and page formats, the use of spelling checkers and thesaurus, hyphenation, tables, mail merge, document design, and graphics.

CIS 136 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Word
1 Credit
Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification examination for Word. Students use software to determine strengths and weaknesses and elect to review and prepare for either the Core or Expert level exam. PREREQUISITE: CIS 135 or Instructor permission based on prior experience.

CIS 140 Microsoft Outlook
1 Credit
Introduces the functions used in Microsoft Outlook including e-mail messages, calendar, contacts, tasks, journals, and notes.

CIS 145 Complete PC Database
3 Credits
Explores a complete array of database skills. Includes table, query, form, and report creation and modification. Other topics include application integration and automation of database tasks within the database.

CIS 149 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Prep: Access
1 Credit
Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification examination for Access. Students use software to determine strengths and weaknesses and elect to review and prepare for the Core level Certification exam.

CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel (Software Package)
3 Credits
Exposes the student to a wide range of uses of the electronic spreadsheet with special emphasis on using it as a business tool. Includes fundamentals and terms, creating and saving workbooks, entering and using formulas, formatting, printing, multiple-page workbooks, creating charts, entering and using functions, managing lists, and simple macros.

CIS 159 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Excel
1 Credit
Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification examination for Excel. Students use software to determine strengths and weaknesses and elect to review and prepare for either the Core or Expert level Certification exam. The MOUS test is not included in this course.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 155 or Instructor permission.

CIS 161 Presentation Graphics I: (Software)
1 Credit
Introduces the development of presentation graphics materials including graphs, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. Emphasizes effective communication.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 103 or familiarity with MS Windows.

CIS 167 Desktop Publishing: (Software)
3 Credits
Introduces the concepts and applications for desktop publishing using word processing software. Emphasizes page layout and design with techniques for incorporating text and graphics and final production of printed documents.

CIS 169 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: PowerPoint
1 Credit
Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification examination for PowerPoint. Students use software to determine strengths and weaknesses and elect to review and prepare for the Core level Certification exam.

CIS 202 Automated Project Management: MS Project
3 Credits
Provides an in-depth exploration of project management techniques that use software to automate the project management processes. The course emphasizes project management strategies, goal setting, and communication with team members, management, and vendors. Critical thinking, discussion, and real world projects will be used to explore the creation of a task list, resource assignment, and leveling. Students will learn to use GANTT charts, milestones, Critical Path Methodology, PERT, and project tracking and reporting.

CIS 218 Advanced PC Applications
3 Credits
Covers the advanced capabilities of a PC software applications suite. Emphasizes solving business problems by integrating data from all of the software applications that facilitate the production of useful information. Printed documents, reports, slides, and forms are produced to communicate information.

CIS 220 Fundamentals of UNIX
3 Credits
Covers the structure and fundamentals of the UNIX operating system. Includes the files system and file processing, various utility programs, and shell, multi-user operation, text processing and communications.

CIS 222 UNIX System Administration
3 Credits
Introduces the UNIX/Linux operating system and covers the skills required to install, configure and operate a UNIX/ Linux sys.
PREREQUISITES: CIS 220, 232.

CIS 232 UNIX Shell Programming (Linux)
3 Credits
Covers simple scripts to automate frequently executed commands followed by an explanation of adding conditional logic, user interaction, loops, menus, traps, and functions to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the user. In addition, students explore in detail Bourne and Korn shell scripting languages.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 220 or Instructor’s permission.

CIS 240 Database Design And Development
3 Credits
Introduces the basic concepts of relational databases, data storage, and retrieval. Covers database design, data modeling, transaction processing, and introduces the Structured Query Language for databases.

CIS 243 Introduction To PL/SQL
3 Credits
Introduces students to creating database structures and storing, retrieving, and manipulating data in a relational database. SQL is the set of statements that all users and programs must use to access data in the Oracle database. Also focuses on SQL*Plus to manipulate SQL statements.

CIS 244 SQL PL/SQL
3 Credits
Provides a detailed introduction to the Structured Query Language (SQL) as used in modern relational database systems. Students will develop skills in storing, retrieving, and manipulating data using SQL as well as in defining database objects using the portion of SQL known as the Data Definition Language (DDL). The course will also provide a detailed introduction to the PL/SQL programming language that is integral to some widely-used relational database systems, such as Oracle. Students will learn to create and maintain blocks of PL/SQL code that are used and shared by multiple forms, reports, and program libraries. Users will learn to implement database triggers and other coded structures applicable to client/server databases.

CIS 246 Oracle Database Administration I
4 Credits
Provides a foundation in basic Oracle architecture, storage structure, and database administrative tasks. Emphasizes the knowledge and skills to create databases and data dictionary views, and to manage Oracle instances, tables, table spaces, data files, control files, redo log files and rollback segments.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 240 or Instructor’s permission.

CIS 268 Systems Analysis And Design I
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the materials, techniques, procedures, and human interrelations involved in developing computer information systems. Includes the systems approach, fact gathering techniques, forms design, input/output, file design, file organization, various charting techniques, system audits on controls, project management, implementation, and evaluation.

CIS 287 Cooperative Education
3 Credits
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The Instructor works with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.

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