16 courses with the subject CIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CIS 070Fundamentals of Computing1
Corequisities: None This course covers fundamental functions and opera- tions of the computer. Topics include identification of components, overview of operating systems, and other basic computer operations. Upon completion, students should be able to operate computers, access files, print documents and perform basic applications operations.
Corequisities: None This course introduces basic computer usage for non-computer majors. Emphasis is placed on developing basic personal computer skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demon- strate competence in basic computer applications sufficient to use computer-assisted instructional software. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.
The course covers operating system concepts which are necessary for maintaining and using computer systems. Topics include disk, file, and directory structures; installation and setup; re- source allocation, optimization, and configura- tion; system security; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to it Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit install and configure operating systems and opti- mize performance.
This course introduces operating systems concepts for the Windows TM NT operating system. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, networking options, and utilities. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to perform operat- ing system functions at the single/multi-user sup- port level in a WindowsTM NT environment.
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Topics include database termi- nology, usage in industry, design theory, types of DBMS models, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to create simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms which follow acceptable design practices.
This course introduces the various navigational tools and services of the Internet. Topics include using Internet protocols, search engines, file compression/decompres- sion, FTP, e-mail, listservers, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to use Internet resources, retrieve/decompress files, and use e- mail, FTP, and other Internet tools.
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identifi- cation, the memory system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equip- ment, upgrade and maintain existing equipment, and troubleshoot and repair non-functioning per- sonal computers.
This course introduces the installation and troubleshoot- ing aspects of personal computer software. Emphasis is placed on initial installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration files, and device drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to install, upgrade, uninstall, optimize, and troubleshoot personal computer software. (*VLC)
This course provides strategies to perform data transfer among software programs. Emphasis is placed on data interchange among word processors, spreadsheets, pre- sentation graphics, databases, and communications prod- ucts. Upon completion, students should be able to in- tegrate data to produce documents using multiple tech- nologies.
This course examines established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and de- velopment of a business information system. Emphasis is placed on business systems charac- teristics, managing information systems projects, prototyping, CASE tools, and systems develop- ment life cycle phases. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to analyze a problem and design an appropriate solution using a combina- tion of tools and techniques. (*VLC) it Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit