37 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 100Inside the Laptop: Exploring Technol
y Laboratory investigations of properties of solutions, chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium emphasizing techniques of quantitative analysis, including both traditional gravimetric and volumetric methods and instrumental methods of spectrophotometry and chromatography. 3 laboratory hours per week. Offered in the spring semester. 1.00 n An introduction to the molecular structure and reactivity of carbon-based compounds. Emphasis is given to the relationships between molecular structure and chemical and physical properties. Topics include theories of chemical bonding, isomerism and stereochemistry, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and the mechanisms of fundamental reactions (i.e., substitution, elimination, addition). 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Offered in the fall semester. 3.00 A techniques-focused course to develop skill with common organic chemistry lab techniques including separations, purifications, and the use of spectroscopic and analytical equipment (e.g., IR, GC, HPLC) to characterize substances. Experiments demonstrate theoretical principles from CHM 203. 3 laboratory hours per week. Offered in the fall semester. 1.00 Continuation of CHM 203. Topics include aromaticity, organometallics, oxidation and reduction, and carbonyl chemistry. Connections to biology are emphasized, where appropriate. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Offered in the spring semester. 3.00 Continuation of CHM 203L. Experiments illustrate multistep organic synthesis and demonstrate theoretical concepts from CHM 204. 1.00 A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student/faculty interest. For non-major students only. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre-registration. There are no prerequisites. 3.00 Chemical structure, function and reaction of biologically important molecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; biological membranes; enzyme kinetics, regulation and mechanisms. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in the fall semester. 3.00 A laboratory techniques course, which applies methods of modern biochemical separation and analysis, including spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis and immunochemistry, to the quantitative investigation of biochemical systems. 3 hours laboratory per week. Offered in the fall semester. 1.00 Intermediary metabolic pathways; photosynthesis; integration and regulation of mammalian metabolism. 3 lecture hours per week. Offered in the spring semester. 3.00 This is an in-depth study of a specialized subject area. The special topic varies based on student/faculty interest. Topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to preregistration. This course may be used to satisfy a biology elective in the biology major. 3 lecture hours per week. 3.00 ogy This course is designed as a general education course for students who are not currently computer information science majors but find technology interesting enough that they would enjoy exploring it further. Learn how computing evolved and how an email you send from your laptop can travel across the globe in mere seconds. This course will cover computer hardware and the software that enables humans to interact with machines. Students will learn basic computing math, coding, and will even work in groups to create their own AI (Artificial Intelligence) chatbot. If you ever wanted to take a computer apart to see how it works - this course is for you. (Not required for CIS majors) 3.00
Open to all majors, this course will provide students with the computer skills necessary to be successful in both school and the workplace. Using Windows operating system, students will learn common file management techniques such as configuring folder options and digital file organization. Windows shortcuts, how to encrypt data, backup options, cloud storage, video conferencing, and the University's learning management system (LMS) will also be covered. Students will learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access using the latest version of Microsoft's Office Professional Suite. (Not required for CIS majors) 3.00 This course serves two purposes: (1) to learn about emerging Internet technologies and (2) to master the skills necessary to use the Internet more effectively for research. Students will learn how to discern the quality of information on the Internet, identify scholarly from non-scholarly sources, utilize specialized directories, and optimize search engine queries. How to avoid plagiarism and understanding copyright laws will also be discussed. Students will research emerging Internet topics while taking advantage of the many online tools available to them. After completing a research paper on an assigned topic, students will create a presentation to highlight their work utilizing the latest techniques, resources, and software. By learning how to use available existing technologies, students enrolled in this class will be better prepared in their academic, personal, and professional endeavors. 3.00 This course is designed as a first programming course for CIS majors or anyone interested in programming. Taught in one of the industry's leading programming language C++ or Java, this course will cover the structured and procedural programming aspects of the language, including top-down design, loops, conditional structures, use of variables, scope, arithmetic operations, processing records, Boolean algebra, and reinforcement of basic algorithmic design. This will give the student a good foundation for more advanced topics in programming. 3.00 This course is designed to provide students, future information system managers, with the skills necessary to understand and manage the technologies which have become an integral part of today's business landscape. Major topics include management in a digital world, development and acquiring information systems, improving business processes, business intelligence using data analytics, artificial intelligence and robotics, and enhancing the organization through social media. The impact of mobile computing, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and outsourcing will be discussed. Students will learn how to apply a systems approach to problem solving and the systems development life cycle (SDLC). 3.00 This class teaches students how to create a website from scratch using HTML and CSS. Topics include content planning and visual aesthetics including design and layout of images and text, the end-user experience (UX), and adaptive cross-device design. The basic elements of the latest versions of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will be covered including site design and page formatting, graphic manipulation for web content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), as well as browser, mobile device, and server capabilities. Students will learn how the web works and what happens when a webpage is viewed in a web browser across multiple types of devices. By the end of the course students will be able to publish their own websites with code they have written themselves. 3.00 igence This course introduces students to the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and data mining. By examining how datasets from mined information are harnessed for machine learning, students will gain a deeper understanding of how artificial intelligence can be utilized. AI is presently being used in everyday applications such as Gmail, Siri, and Netflix. From selfpowered automobiles and military drones, to marketing research and fraud monitoring, this course will examine the history, present day use, and future of artificial intelligence. Topics discussed include autonomous machines, privacy, ethics, data analytics, neural networks, singularity, and quantum computing. Open to all majors. 3.00
27 University This course serves two purposes: (1) to learn about emerging Internet technologies and (2) to master the skills necessary to use the Internet more effectively for research. Students will learn how to discern the quality of information on the Internet, identify scholarly from non-scholarly sources, utilize specialized directories, and optimize search engine queries. How to avoid plagiarism and understanding copyright laws will also be discussed. Students will research emerging Internet topics while taking advantage of the many online tools available to them. After completing a research paper on an assigned topic, students will create a presentation to highlight their work utilizing the latest techniques, resources, and software. By learning how to use available existing technologies, students enrolled in this class will be better prepared in their academic, personal, and professional endeavors. 3.00 This course is designed as a first programming course for CIS majors or anyone interested in programming. Taught in one of the industry's leading programming language C++ or Java, this course will cover the structured and procedural programming aspects of the language, including top-down design, loops, conditional structures, use of variables, scope, arithmetic operations, processing records, Boolean algebra, and reinforcement of basic algorithmic design. This will give the student a good foundation for more advanced topics in programming. 3.00 This course is designed to provide students, future information system managers, with the skills necessary to understand and manage the technologies which have become an integral part of today's business landscape. Major topics include management in a digital world, development and acquiring information systems, improving business processes, business intelligence using data analytics, artificial intelligence and robotics, and enhancing the organization through social media. The impact of mobile computing, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and outsourcing will be discussed. Students will learn how to apply a systems approach to problem solving and the systems development life cycle (SDLC). 3.00 This class teaches students how to create a website from scratch using HTML and CSS. Topics include content planning and visual aesthetics including design and layout of images and text, the end-user experience (UX), and adaptive cross-device design. The basic elements of the latest versions of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will be covered including site design and page formatting, graphic manipulation for web content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), as well as browser, mobile device, and server capabilities. Students will learn how the web works and what happens when a webpage is viewed in a web browser across multiple types of devices. By the end of the course students will be able to publish their own websites with code they have written themselves. 3.00 gence This course introduces students to the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and data mining. By examining how datasets from mined information are harnessed for machine learning, students will gain a deeper understanding of how artificial intelligence can be utilized. AI is presently being used in everyday applications such as Gmail, Siri, and Netflix. From selfpowered automobiles and military drones, to marketing research and fraud monitoring, this course will examine the history, present day use, and future of artificial intelligence. Topics discussed include autonomous machines, privacy, ethics, data analytics, neural networks, singularity, and quantum computing. Open to all majors. 3.00 Python is a general-purpose programming language popular with game developers, web designers and artificial intelligence engineers. Used by YouTube, Drop Box, and Google, Python is easy to read, learn, and use. This course will introduce the student to basic programming concepts though the use of fun examples and exercises designed to help the student gain experience. This beginners course is open to all majors. 3.00 325
Python is a general-purpose programming language popular with game developers, web designers and artificial intelligence engineers. Used by YouTube, Drop Box, and Google, Python is easy to read, learn, and use. This course will introduce the student to basic programming concepts though the use of fun examples and exercises designed to help the student gain experience. This beginners course is open to all majors. 3.00 n Current topics in systems analysis and design will be covered with a focus on the core set of skills that all analysts and project managers must possess, along with an overview of current project management and CASE tools. Students will learn about each phase of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a project including: requirements analysis and determination, project scheduling, process modeling, user-interface design, program design, implementation, maintenance, and review. Also addressed is the systems analysis and design of emerging technologies, such as agile methods, cloud computing, and mobile applications. 3.00 This course is designed as a second programming course which concentrates on the object-oriented aspects of programming. Topics including object properties and methods, inheritance, and polymorphism. This course will continue utilizing either the C++ or Java programming language. Students will gain valuable industry skills with several hands-on programming assignments. 3.00 In this course students will learn how algorithms are used in machine learning. Algorithmic theories will be examined as possible catalysts for making machines smarter. Learn how computers are capable of acting without being explicitly programmed. Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement algorithms will be examined. Students will learn how to apply machine learning algorithms to real-life problems and evaluate their effectiveness. Machine bias will also be discussed. 3.00 This course provides students with a hands-on practical approach to the Relational Database Model and SQL (Structured Query Language). Topics include normalization, design methodology, DBMS functions, and basic database administration. Database management approaches such as client/server databases, data warehouses, and cloud computing platforms will be covered. Security strategies and Database backup and recovery best practices will be discussed. Students will learn how to design and code a Relational Database using the latest version of Microsoft Access DBMS and Azure Managed Cloud Database. By the completion of this course, students should be able to understand an organization's database requirements and translate those requirements into a functional relational database. 3.00 This course provides the student with the foundation necessary to be successful in any field of computing. Students will be introduced to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite. Structured cabling, network topologies, routing and switching, network connectivity and troubleshooting will be covered. Students will learn about virtualization, cloud computing, and wireless technologies. With a focus on networking operating systems, the latest Microsoft Windows Operating System and Server will be used to explore DHCP, DNS, and wired and wireless network communications. This course is aligned with the CompTIA+ guidelines for networking. 3.00
27 University Current topics in systems analysis and design will be covered with a focus on the core set of skills that all analysts and project managers must possess, along with an overview of current project management and CASE tools. Students will learn about each phase of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a project including: requirements analysis and determination, project scheduling, process modeling, user-interface design, program design, implementation, maintenance, and review. Also addressed is the systems analysis and design of emerging technologies, such as agile methods, cloud computing, and mobile applications. 3.00 This course is designed as a second programming course which concentrates on the object-oriented aspects of programming. Topics including object properties and methods, inheritance, and polymorphism. This course will continue utilizing either the C++ or Java programming language. Students will gain valuable industry skills with several hands-on programming assignments. 3.00 In this course students will learn how algorithms are used in machine learning. Algorithmic theories will be examined as possible catalysts for making machines smarter. Learn how computers are capable of acting without being explicitly programmed. Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement algorithms will be examined. Students will learn how to apply machine learning algorithms to real-life problems and evaluate their effectiveness. Machine bias will also be discussed. 3.00 This course provides students with a hands-on practical approach to the Relational Database Model and SQL (Structured Query Language). Topics include normalization, design methodology, DBMS functions, and basic database administration. Database management approaches such as client/server databases, data warehouses, and cloud computing platforms will be covered. Security strategies and Database backup and recovery best practices will be discussed. Students will learn how to design and code a Relational Database using the latest version of Microsoft Access DBMS and Azure Managed Cloud Database. By the completion of this course, students should be able to understand an organization's database requirements and translate those requirements into a functional relational database. 3.00 This course provides the student with the foundation necessary to be successful in any field of computing. Students will be introduced to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite. Structured cabling, network topologies, routing and switching, network connectivity and troubleshooting will be covered. Students will learn about virtualization, cloud computing, and wireless technologies. With a focus on networking operating systems, the latest Microsoft Windows Operating System and Server will be used to explore DHCP, DNS, and wired and wireless network communications. This course is aligned with the CompTIA+ guidelines for networking. 3.00 This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, track and prosecute the cybercriminal. Exposes the student to the process of detecting attacks and collecting evidence in a forensically sound manner with the intent to report crime and prevent future attacks. Students are introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence, provided preparation to identify evidence in computer related crime and abuse cases, as well as track the intrusive hacker's path through a client's system or network. Students are introduced to tools used in investigations, investigating network traffic, web attacks, Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and corporate espionage. Topics covered include cyberbullying, organized cybercrime, cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism, and hacktivism. 3.00 326
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, track and prosecute the cybercriminal. Exposes the student to the process of detecting attacks and collecting evidence in a forensically sound manner with the intent to report crime and prevent future attacks. Students are introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence, provided preparation to identify evidence in computer related crime and abuse cases, as well as track the intrusive hacker's path through a client's system or network. Students are introduced to tools used in investigations, investigating network traffic, web attacks, Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and corporate espionage. Topics covered include cyberbullying, organized cybercrime, cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism, and hacktivism. 3.00 Technology is growing at a rapid pace and, unfortunately, most devices with connectivity capabilities are developed and marketed too hastily. Security is an afterthought, if it is even considered at all. This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of cybersecurity. By examining current and emerging technologies and events through selected readings, students will explore the vulnerabilities and risks these technologies introduce into our lives. Topics include the Internet of things (IoT), cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and cyberterrorism. This course is open to all majors. No technical background required. 3.00 This course explores a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and deepen the students' comprehension and application of computer information science theory and practice. Specific topics will be identified in the course title when posted to the schedule. 3.00 res " This advanced programming class stresses the concept of programming as a method of analyzing, stating and solving problems on a computer. This course includes both structured and non-structured logic as the solution to mathematical and data progressing problems. Topics include: arithmetic operations, working with data files, processing records, loops, Boolean algebra, linked lists, stacks, queues, recursion, binary trees, multi-way trees, graphs and sorting. " 3.00 Students will be instructed in the fundamentals of event-driven programming where functions are determined by events such as user actions. Service oriented and time driven programs, event and exception handlers, trigger functions, user created events, anticipation of events, error trapping, and user interface design will be covered. ASP.net web pages, file I/O database connectivity, and web services will also be covered. Students will work hands-on using the latest tools and techniques to create their own program. 3.00 In this course students are introduced to the fundamentals of AI and robotics. Using current open-source technologies students will create a program that will be executed by a small-scale robot. Students will evaluate and apply various algorithms in order to gain a better understanding of the complexity surrounding autonomous applications. 3.00 This course focuses on developing interactive programming code for extracting, cleansing, wrangling, transforming, reshaping, and analyzing data. Students will learn common data types, where data is derived from, and the challenges practitioners face in the modern world of "Big Data." Using a multidisciplinary approach, examples from business, social sciences, public health and laboratory sciences will be utilized as students explore predictive analytics and data science techniques which employ Python. Data privacy and ethics will be explored. 3.00
This course introduces students to the Linux/Unix operating systems. Beginning with a brief history of Linux and Unix, students will learn how to determine the best distribution (distro) to download and install based on organizational needs. Fundamentals such as system, commands, utilities, text editing, processing utilities, and permissions will be covered. This course is required for Computer Forensic/Cybersecurity majors because it is essential for running many forensic and penetration testing software. Web Design and Multimedia students are required to take this course because it is an integral part of LAMP. 3.00 ss This course gives students a cursory overview of the major computer based business systems found in businesses today. Systems that will be looked at include E-commerce, Accounting Information Systems, Human Resource Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. In addition, the course will explore how knowledgeable workers can solve typical business problems through the use of advanced Microsoft Office features found in Word, Excel and Access. (5 weeks) (School of Graduate & Professional Studies only) 3.00 This course provides students with an in-depth look at computer hardware, software, and the interaction between the two. By breaking computer organization down in a hierarchical manner, students will gain a thorough understanding of computer architecture. Students will learn the history of modern-day computers, the Von Neumann architecture model, circuitry, Boolean logic, logic gates, instruction sets, processor arithmetic and control functions, input/output, memory management and storage, machine code, and assembly and compile processes. In addition to using the Little Man Computer (LMC) prototype to understand the stored program concept, students will complete hands-on computer hardware builds. 3.00 urity This course focuses on the performance, integrity, and security of relational databases. Mapping to the Microsoft Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure Exam (70-764), topics include configuring data access and auditing, database server backups and restores, monitoring SQL Server instances, maintaining high availability, and disaster recovery. Through hands-on labs students will learn client/server architecture, connection encryption, how to configure data collection for analysis, statistic management, and implementing failover cluster instances. Emphasis will be placed on current security threats such as SQL injections, data leaks, privilege escalation, stolen backups, and security policies. 3.00 A more advanced study of computer systems and network administration using the latest Microsoft Server operating system. Topics include management of database, print, DHCP, DNS and other servers. Students will gain hands-on practical experience working with Windows Active Directory. File management, virtualization, Microsoft Azure cloud computing services are also discussed. Various security issues facing networks today as well as emerging technologies will be addressed. 3.00 This course introduces the student to the field of computer forensics and digital investigations. Students will learn the skills necessary to launch and complete a successful computer investigation through hands-on data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. Students will learn the components necessary to create an effective, efficient, and secure computer forensic lab. Popular tools and forensic methodologies currently used in industry will be introduced. Network forensics and the examination of non-traditional devices will also be discussed. Students will complete hands-on labs using the latest software and techniques, along with professional-grade hardware such as the FRED forensic workstation used by law enforcement and special forces. 3.00
27 University ty This course focuses on the performance, integrity, and security of relational databases. Mapping to the Microsoft Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure Exam (70-764), topics include configuring data access and auditing, database server backups and restores, monitoring SQL Server instances, maintaining high availability, and disaster recovery. Through hands-on labs students will learn client/server architecture, connection encryption, how to configure data collection for analysis, statistic management, and implementing failover cluster instances. Emphasis will be placed on current security threats such as SQL injections, data leaks, privilege escalation, stolen backups, and security policies. 3.00 A more advanced study of computer systems and network administration using the latest Microsoft Server operating system. Topics include management of database, print, DHCP, DNS and other servers. Students will gain hands-on practical experience working with Windows Active Directory. File management, virtualization, Microsoft Azure cloud computing services are also discussed. Various security issues facing networks today as well as emerging technologies will be addressed. 3.00 This course introduces the student to the field of computer forensics and digital investigations. Students will learn the skills necessary to launch and complete a successful computer investigation through hands-on data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. Students will learn the components necessary to create an effective, efficient, and secure computer forensic lab. Popular tools and forensic methodologies currently used in industry will be introduced. Network forensics and the examination of non-traditional devices will also be discussed. Students will complete hands-on labs using the latest software and techniques, along with professional-grade hardware such as the FRED forensic workstation used by law enforcement and special forces. 3.00 In this course students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to securely manage and operate an IT infrastructure. Students will learn fundamental security basics such as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in motion and data at rest, resilient network configurations, network hardening, encryption and authentication, intrusion detection, cryptography, and PKI infrastructure. In addition to becoming familiar with the threat landscape, students will learn how to identify and mitigate threats. Virtualization and storage security, incident response, and disaster recovery best practices will be discussed. 3.00 Students will gain valuable hands-on experience creating multimedia applications that can be used for a wide variety of purposes. This course provides an overview of multimedia and its professional applications in websites, gaming, education, marketing, and entertainment. Using the latest technologies, software, and techniques, students will integrate multiple forms of media to create interactive website accessible to all users and platforms. 3.00 This course is designed to be taken at the end of the CIS program, applying the culmination of knowledge gained in all program courses and incorporating many facets of the major. Students will work in teams to design, develop and implement a solution to a real-world IT problem, or work independently on a comprehensive research project. After creating a portfolio of work from their courses over their entire career in the CIS program, students will present their project work at the end of the semester. 3.00 This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to research a selected topic or topics in order to integrate and deepen the student's comprehension and application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Deep Machine Learning. 3.00 330
In this course students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to securely manage and operate an IT infrastructure. Students will learn fundamental security basics such as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in motion and data at rest, resilient network configurations, network hardening, encryption and authentication, intrusion detection, cryptography, and PKI infrastructure. In addition to becoming familiar with the threat landscape, students will learn how to identify and mitigate threats. Virtualization and storage security, incident response, and disaster recovery best practices will be discussed. 3.00 Students will gain valuable hands-on experience creating multimedia applications that can be used for a wide variety of purposes. This course provides an overview of multimedia and its professional applications in websites, gaming, education, marketing, and entertainment. Using the latest technologies, software, and techniques, students will integrate multiple forms of media to create interactive website accessible to all users and platforms. 3.00 This course is designed to be taken at the end of the CIS program, applying the culmination of knowledge gained in all program courses and incorporating many facets of the major. Students will work in teams to design, develop and implement a solution to a real-world IT problem, or work independently on a comprehensive research project. After creating a portfolio of work from their courses over their entire career in the CIS program, students will present their project work at the end of the semester. 3.00 This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to research a selected topic or topics in order to integrate and deepen the student's comprehension and application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Deep Machine Learning. 3.00 A study of operating systems concepts including processes, memory management, file systems, storage systems, input and output, networking, and security, as well as other topics will be presented. Students will learn basic operating system abstractions, mechanisms, and their implementations. Study of the most recent operating systems will be covered in parallel with concepts taught. Students will gain a practical understanding of how processes, file and storage systems and security function as elements of any operating system. 3.00 ent This course is an advanced course in software development for mobile devices using the latest technologies in the industry for mobile phone development. Students will learn how to determine what operating systems are available for smart phones, what tools, hardware and software are needed to develop applications for different types of phones. This course will stay current with the industry at the time the course is offered and will continue to adapt to the smart phone market. Emphasis will be placed on the full-life-cycle of software development from requirements specifications through final deliverable application. 3.00 This is an advanced level course continuing the development of web site design utilizing current applications, programming languages, and tools popular in the industry today. This course is designed to incorporate skills learned in the introductory web design course and add in dynamic web functionality by connection to back-end databases, e-commerce support, chatbots, and learning more advanced features of web applications. The student will culminate the semester by creating their own dynamic web site. 3.00 This course provides opportunity for investigation of a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and deepen the student's comprehension and application of computer information science theory and practice. 3.00 This option affords students the opportunity to pursue research in a particular field of interest. This is not a traditional classroom setting. 3.00 A work experience with a minimum of 120-hours designed to afford the student a practical experience in the field of Computer Information Science and information technology. 3 to 12
