43 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.
____ ______ 12 36.6 GPA = 36.6 divided by 12 = 3.05 LSB Standard Grading Scale A 93 - 100 A- 90 - 92.9 B+ 88 - 89.9 B 83 - 87.9 B- 80 - 82.9 C+ 78 - 79.9 C 73 - 77.9 C- 70 - 72.9 D+ 68 - 69.9 D 63 - 67.9 D- 60 - 62.9 F 59.9 or below 18
A study of computer hardware. By assembling a computer during the class, the student will learn about the parts of a computer and how they all work together to provide information technology to the user. Beginning with Week 6, the class will begin assembling their own computers, with parts acquired from a local retailer.
This course will introduce the student to a networking environment. Through the use of classroom demonstrations and hands-on assignments, the student will be taught the basics of networking including installing, monitoring, administering, and protecting the network.
Course serves as the connection between the graphic aspects and scripting aspects of website design and development careers. This serves both as a foundation for all components of web development as well as a course to tie together these components Students will be introduced to principles of how the web works, the skills needed for several career options and introduction to the tools and components of web development including html and script editing, image concepts and editing, page layout and site structure and basic URL principles. 62
This course includes an introduction to creating web pages based on principles of good communication and design
This course includes an introduction to creating visual and interactive web pages using animation. The student will use a vector-based web animation program to draw, import, and prepare graphics for web movies.
Course emphasis is to develop touch control of the keyboard (typing while not looking at the keyboard), learn proper typing techniques, and build basic speed and accuracy. Instruction will include basic introductory elements of word processing including screen elements, open, close, create and save a file, navigate in a file, select text, spell check, print preview and print documents. Lessons 1-10 must be completed twice, you must complete the key pad in lesson 20, you must type without looking at your hands, and you must be able to type at least 20/3/3 in order to successfully complete this course.
Through extensive hands-on applications, the students will learn how to utilize word-processing skills for use in personal and business applications. They will create various types of tables, memorandums, business letters, emails, and reports. Accuracy, attention to detail, listening skills, note taking and production speed are stressed. Prerequisite: CIS130
At the completion of this course, students will be familiar with the most commonly used features of electronic spreadsheets. Prerequisite: CIS101
The term Database Management (DBM) is used to describe computer software that creates, stores, sorts, and retrieves data for business. This course will teach students to create a data file, make additions or changes, sort the data, query the database, and generate reports from the data. Also create a database. Prerequisite: CIS101
Corporations need visual aids for their business presentations at sales meetings, seminars, and conferences. Software is used to create presentations, which can be made into overheads, paper slides, or computer slideshows. Prerequisite: CIS101
This course is an introduction to digital publishing. The student will learn to create layouts, lines and shapes, text formatting, and page elements. Prerequisite: CIS101
This course is an introduction to the use of typography as a design element. Content of the course will include the history of type, variations in type style and design, purpose of type as a design element, and the relationships between type and subject matter. Hands-on original projects will take up a substantial portion of the allotted class time.
This course is about learning the fundamentals of digital illustration (electronic design), which is used in the field of graphic arts. Digital illustrations can be the graphics used in page layout software, to create high quality publications, or posted on the Web.
Advanced operating system commands to manage and protect your computer files are stressed. Some of the topics covered are system configuration, backup and restore, file structures, disk organization, and virus protection. Students will also work with utility programs used to manage files on a computer. 63
Network Administrators frequently find themselves in mixed environments. This course will focus Linux and how it interacts with Windows. Prerequisites: CIS105, CIS110
This course includes an examination of creating and editing sound files, importing and modifying graphics, using text, audio files, and graphics to create multimedia applications.
A study of networking using Windows Professional; through the use of class demonstrations and assignments, the student will be taught to install, configure, and manage a Windows Professional network. Prerequisite: CIS105, CIS110
This course is a study of networking using Windows Server. The student will be taught the skills necessary to support, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server in a network environment.
Through lectures and hands on assignments, the student will learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Windows Active Directory components, DNS for Active Directory, and Active Directory security solution. In addition, this course will teach the skills required to manage, monitor, and optimize the desktop environment by using Group Policy. Prerequisite: CIS211
Through lectures and hands on assignments, the student will learn to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows network infrastructure. In addition, this course will teach the skills required to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Network Address Translation and Certificate Services.
Microsoft SQL Server is a primary choice for many corporate RDBMs. Because of this, it is important to understand how to administer the server on which SQL runs, as well as developing some fundamental understanding of database design. Prerequisites: CIS105 and CIS110
Through lectures and hands-on assignments, the student will learn to principles for protecting a network from attacks and from malicious software. All aspects of network security will be examined, such as firewalls, anti-virus and other malware protections, as well as securing the network from threats that are both internal and external.
This course includes an introduction to creating web pages based on principles of good communication and design. Prerequisite: CIS122
This course is a continuation of web animation. Students will create complex visual and interactive web pages using animation. The class builds upon the knowledge gained in the introductory course, adding more complex animations and sound. Students will learn to publish their productions.
Once students have learned to create Web pages using HTML, the course focuses on some of the elements of design. Included will be use of color and backgrounds, text, and graphics that inform and communicate concepts and ideas. Prerequisite: CIS122 64
This course focuses on aspects of browser vs. client server applications including concepts related to data management, email management and web page development from server-based tools. Course will focus on PHP for scripting and layout, MySQL Relational Database management and server-based tools for creating, maintaining and access control
This course focuses on scripting tools in the development of reusable website layout and advanced navigation, control options and content management. Students will development web pages using PHP scripting, the MySQL relational database system, and current tools for control of dynamic page content and functionality. Prerequisite CIS 122
This course focuses on developing a complete, functional and well-designed website using HMTL, CSS, PHP and MySQL. Website emphasis will be on good design principles, reusable and maintainable navigation along with dynamic content management. Part one would be formal classroom studies and part two would build a working user defined website. Prerequisite CIS 228
As web use has exploded and web commerce has become a part of business and daily life, so too have those who would use the World Wide Web for illicit purposes. Credit card fraud, identity theft, defacing web sites and phishing attacks are among the threats facing a web site. This course will focus on how to identify and minimize the effects of these attacks.
This course will focus on paid search marketing including pay per click (PPC) & pay per impression campaigns (PPI). Students will learn the intricacies of text and display ad campaigns. In addition, students will learn about contemporary marketing tactics like Re-Targeting and tracking cookies. They will also learn about customer relationship management (CRM), Inbound Marketing and data capture and management. Finally, students will gain an understanding of budget and ROI (return on investment) analysis. Prerequisite: CIS 101
This class will include an overview of the complexities of today's modern search engines with a focus on the value of a business' organic placement. Students will earn an understanding of how the algorithms work and learn tactics to gain and maintain higher rankings on search engines. Further, students will gain expertise in modern Analytic tools and using data to manage and adjust digital marketing plans and campaigns. Prerequisite: CIS 101
This course will teach, in detail, basic word processing skills. It will discuss such topics as creating documents, selecting and editing text, formatting characters, writing tools, formatting paragraphs, tabs and tabbed columns, moving and copying text, find and replace, margins and print options, page and section breaks, page numbers, headers, and footers, styles and themes, templates and mail merge. Prerequisite: CIS140
This course will teach advanced word processing skills. It will discuss such topics as tables, columns, graphics, text boxes and desktop publishing, smart art and charts, advanced mail merge, fields and forms, macros, footnotes and endnotes, outlines, indexes and tables of contents, and sharing your work and hyperlinks. Prerequisite: CIS240
This course will teach, in detail, basic to advanced word processing skills. It will discuss such topics as creating documents, selecting and editing text, formatting characters, writing tools, formatting paragraphs, tabs and tabbed columns, page and section breaks, page numbers, headers, and footers, tables, columns, mail merge, and fields and forms. 65
This course will introduce the student to the more sophisticated and powerful areas of electronic worksheets. We will explore ways to increase productivity while using spreadsheets. Students will use analysis, linking, and workgroup features. Included also will be the use of data and list features of spreadsheets. Prerequisite: CIS150
This course is a continuation of CIS 160—Database Management. After having learned the basics of table, query and report creation, students will begin to build relationships between tables (the "relationships" of relational databases) based on unique and non-unique relationships. They will learn the basics of building a graphical user interface for users, and learn techniques for automating tasks within the databases. Prerequisite: CIS160.
This course is a continuation of the introductory course in digital publishing. The student will learn advanced topics including workflow, layouts, advanced styles and complex text elements. Portfolio required. Prerequisite: CIS180
This course is a continuation of the introductory Computerized Drawing class and covers the more advanced elements of digital illustration (electronic design), which is used in the field of graphic arts. Digital illustrations can be graphics used in page layout software to create high quality publications or can be used as Web page illustrations. Portfolio required. Prerequisite: CIS182
This course is the study of video editing software. The software allows students to combine and edit source materials, or clips, to create movies. Students will learn to use file formats that integrate video, audio, and animation, allowing digitized movies to be played on a personal computer.
This course is an introduction to the elements of photo editing. One aspect of the course is learning image editing—the process of making changes to existing digital images. Another aspect is learning painting—using brushes and color palettes to create, or modify, digital images.
This course is a continuation of the introductory course, Photo Editing CIS 285, and covers the more advanced elements of photo editing. Portfolio Required. Prerequisite: CIS285
This course allows for students to explore aspects of the computer field and see the wealth of technology articles available. This course is designed to be an independent study project supervised by a faculty member. Students are required to read and study articles covering computers and prepare and submit summary reports covering these readings each week. An evaluation by the student is submitted in the final week. *ECO 200 ECONOMICS 2 Credits This is a study of how the entire economic system works. The course is centered on an examination of gross national product and examines fiscal and monetary policy, the budget, and banking. It shows the roles each plays in stabilizing the economy. *ENG 101 ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 4 Credits A thorough study of the use of style in order to improve the student’s ability to communicate effectively. Emphasis is placed on understanding the structure of language and developing writing skills. Various sources provide the basis of instruction, including excerpts from literature and philosophy. 66
Source: Lansdale School of Business's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
