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21 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 195The Information Society at Work3

The impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on the way we work; special focus on the individual, organizational, and societal impacts of remote work arrangements.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 235Network Infrastructure and Security3

Introduces the foundational knowledge of networking services and concepts including the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite; network architectures and management; data traffic network analysis; network hardware components and devices; issues surrounding network security and monitoring.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 240Intro to Coding with Python3

This course explores core programming basics that are common to all programming languages, so they’ll be useful throughout a coding career. Via the Python programming language, the fundamentals of data types, control structures and web frameworks will be introduced to help students solve real-world software development challenges and create practical applications.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 245Introduction to Cybersecurity3

Foundational concepts and processes for information security in cyberspace: incident response, reporting, containment, and restoration of the information infrastructure.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 251Managing Enterprise Information Systems3

An introduction to enterprise information systems and how they are used to assist businesses and organizations achieve their mission and gain a competitive advantage.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 293Topics in Computer Information Systems1-3

Topics in Computer Information Systems.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 335Enterprise Technology Management3

The development, management, and planning of information technologies in the enterprise environment.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 235 . Credits: 3
CIS 340Python for Analytics3

An introduction to using Python and Python libraries for analytics. The emphasis will be on the data wrangling and visualization dimensions of analytics.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 240 or CS 150. Credits: 3
CIS 353Database Theory and Practice3

Explore relational databases using RDBMS, SQL, and modeling techniques and non-relational databases using appropriate methods to aid good decision making while solving business problems.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 370Data for Visual Storytelling3

When data is visualized effectively it has the power to inform decision making and policy. But first, the data needs to be retrieved, cleaned up, and shaped into the form required by the visualization software. This course will cover how to retrieve data from a wide range of possible sources and do the transforming and shaping required to generate data visualizations.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
QA 270 . Credits: 3
CIS 389Cooperative Education in Information Systems1-3

See Cooperative Education Program.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 453Database Management Systems3

Installing, configuring, using and maintaining an enterprise DBMS in a virtual environment including a few typical DBA tasks.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 353 . Credits: 3
CIS 455Computer Information Systems Analysis and Design3

Object-oriented analysis and design. Object identification, problem identification, feasibility, system requirements, prototyping, design-related activities, and formal report writing.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
CIS 465The CIS Profession3

Preparation for professional careers in CIS and further exploration of coding, networking, database, or other IT-related areas.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 453 and CIS 455 . Credits: 3
CIS 467Ethical Hacking3

Provides an overview of tools and concepts of ethical hacking to enable students to understand, mount defenses against, and plan recovery from various technology-based and human-based internal and external cybersecurity threats.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 235 or CS 466 . Credits: 3
CIS 468Case Studies in Cybersecurity3

The course will use case method analysis to complete a capstone project that addresses the various types of attacks and vulnerabilities that typical organizations face every day.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 245 or CS 466 . Credits: 3
CIS 480Independent Research in Information Systems3

Independent Research in Information Systems

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Computer Information Systems major and permission of department head. Credits: 3
CIS 483Internship in Information Systems1-3

Supervised experience using previously studied theory. Minimum of 10 hours per week. S/U grading.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Sophomore Standing, 2.00 GPA, written application, and permission of department head. Credits: 1-3, R6
CIS 484Internship in Information Systems1-3

Supervised experience using previously studied theory. Minimum of 10 hours per week. S/U grading.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Sophomore Standing, 2.00 GPA, written application, and permission of department head. Credits: 1-3, R6
CIS 485Internship in Information Systems1-3

Supervised experience using previously studied theory. Minimum of 10 hours per week. S/U grading.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Sophomore Standing, 2.00 GPA, written application, and permission of department head. Credits: 1-3, R6
CIS 493Topics in Information Systems1-3

Topics in Information Systems.

Subject
CIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of department head. Credits: 1-3, R15

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