CIS 132           Introduction to Business Computing Applications (AS)

            This course is intended for beginners; students are not expected to have any previous computer experience. Students who intend to pursue a CIS major or minor should take CIS 232 rather than CIS 132. This course emphasizes the use of microcomputer (PC) software for the business user. Students learn to solve problems using a variety of software tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, business graphics, databases, and the Internet. (This course does not satisfy the CIS major or minor requirements.)

- three semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 138           Introduction to Programming and Computing (AS)

            The course provides an intensive introduction to computers and to programming as a tool for problem solving. Students will use and write programs in a beginner's programming language. Applications involve personal, scientific, and health or business worlds. (This course does not satisfy the CIS major requirement.)

- three semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 160           Structured Business Programming I (AS)

            This is a first course using a structured business language. Design and style are emphasized. Typical business problems are coded and documented, compiled and tested to acquaint the student with practical use of the language.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall semesters

CIS 198           Introduction to Computers and Programming for Teachers (Also EDU 198) (AS)

            This course presents an introduction to computers and their use in the schools. It is designed as a first course for teachers. Emphasis is placed upon fundamental concepts and their applications in education. Students use an integrated software package and programs relating to the subject matter of their discipline. They have the opportunity to write programs in a structured language. No prior experience with computers is assumed. (This course does not satisfy the CIS major requirement.)

- three semester hours

- offered in fall semesters

CIS 232           Microcomputer Applications for Business (AS)

            The course presents advanced business-related software for the microcomputer (PC). The main applications examined are spreadsheets, business graphics, databases, word processing, and presentation graphics. Integration of these applications is also covered. (This course satisfies the CIS major or minor requirements.)

- three semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 233           Using the Computer as a Research Tool (AS)

            This course presents computers as research tools to students in the behavioral and social sciences and human services. It presents an overview of computer hardware and software and use of an operating system and an editor as tools for the computer user. The student will also become familiar with the use of a word processor for report and proposal writing, spreadsheets for budgeting, and database design and access. Students will learn SPSS as a research tool for statistical applications. (This course does not satisfy the CIS major requirement.)

- three semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 255           Geographical Information Systems (also listed as GIS 100)

            This course is a broad and intensive introduction to the study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  Using this extensive computer-based mapping software, students will learn the nature and models of spatial data, organize, manage, and present such data, as well as plan and conduct research.  Applications in various social and natural sciences will be introduced and discussed.  This learning is to be continued in upper division courses within related fields.

- three semester hours

CIS 260           Structured Business Programming II (AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 160

            This is a second course in a structured business programming language. It emphasizes structured design, file organization, editing, data input techniques, indexed and keyed files, file updating, merging and sorting, debugging techniques, and program maintenance.

- three semester hours

- offered in spring semesters

CIS 265           Computer Science I (AS)

            This course provides an intensive introduction to structured and object-oriented programming in a modern programming language. Algorithm development is introduced. Designing, coding, debugging, and documenting programs are emphasized. Problems examined include numerical and non-numeric applications.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall semesters

CIS 320           Computer Local Networks (AS)

            This course introduces the broad and constantly changing field of local networks. The course emphasizes technology and architecture issues such as transmission medium, network topology, communications protocols, and hardware/software interfaces. Local area networks and digital switch/computerized branch exchanges are discussed.

- three semester hours

- offered in spring 2002

CIS 332           Microcomputer Applications for Business (AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 132 OR CIS 232

            This course prepares students to produce professional-quality business documents and to communicate effectively in academic and business environments. The course involves using advanced features of

spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation graphics and the Internet as tools for analyzing business problems and communicating business information.

- three semester hours

- offered in spring 2003

CIS 350           Introduction to Systems Analysis (AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 160 or 232 or 265

            This is the first course in the general concepts and techniques of systems development. The study, logical design, physical construction, and implementation phases for development of a system will be examined in detail. Students are presumed to have a general knowledge of information systems hardware and software from prerequisite courses.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall semesters

CIS 365           Computer Science II (AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 265

            This course continues CIS 265. Advanced techniques of object-oriented programming are introduced. Data structures and algorithms associated with arrays, several forms of linked lists, and trees are studied. Other topics include sorting and searching, and analysis of algorithms.

- three semester hours

- offered in spring semesters

CIS 375                       Internship I (AS)

            Prerequisite: permission of CIS chairperson

            Internships allow students to experience working in a professional environment. Area businesses, government offices, and nonprofit organizations provide these opportunities. Internships are generally unpaid; see CIS 493-494 and 496-497 for paid cooperative education experiences.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 380           Data Management (AS)

            Prerequisites: CIS 232, CIS 260 or permission of instructor

            The application, logical structure, and physical implementation of database management systems (DBMS) are considered. The storage, management, and retrieval of information in hierarchical, network, and relational database systems, some specific database languages, and normalization and data dictionaries, file security, integrity, and reliability will be discussed. The student designs, programs, and implements a database system using state-of-the-art relational database packages.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall semesters

CIS 390           Visual Systems Integration (AS)

            Prerequisites: CIS 260 or permission of instructor

            Students in this course will learn to integrate tools built on multiple software platforms into complex applications with graphical user interfaces.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall semesters

CIS 403 and 404        Honors Thesis I and II (AS/WI)

            Individual research of a substantive nature pursued in the student's major field of study. The research will conclude in a written thesis or an original project, and an oral defense.

- six semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 465         Scientific Computing (AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 365

            Theory and practice in problems of scientific computing.  We will study the development of solutions to important scientific problems requiring powerful computing resources. Students will write programs for a parallel supercomputer.

- three semester hours

- offered every 2 years

CIS 475         Internship II (AS)

            Prerequisite: permission of CIS chairperson

            See CIS 375 for course description.

Credit - variable

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 480           Management of Computer Information Systems (WI/AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 380 or permission of instructor

            This course considers the selection of a computer system (software and hardware); management of small and large systems including distributed processing; establishment of priorities and information systems security; and project management. Advanced database languages and applications generators are examined.

- three semester hours

- offered in spring semesters

CIS 490           Topics (AS)

            Special topics courses in information systems and computer science are offered whenever departmental resources are sufficient to do so. Topics could include, but are not limited to, new software design technologies; recent microcomputer hardware and software developments; data communications; special high-level languages; parallel processing; ethical, legal and societal issues in computer and information systems; assemblers, compilers, and interpreters; simulation and modeling.

- three semester hours

CIS 493 and 494         Computers Co-op (AS)

            A junior or senior work-study employment experience. The student must work two semesters, including one semester full time. Registration will occur at the beginning of the experience. The objective of the program is to integrate classroom theory and practical work experience, lending relevance to learning and providing the student with a realistic exposure to career opportunities.

- six semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 495           Independent Study (AS)

            The independent study elective provides an opportunity to do intensive work in an area of particular interest to the student and a faculty member. Departmental approval necessary.

- three semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 496 and 497         Computers Co-op (AS)

            A junior or senior work-study employment experience. Students will work part time for four semesters. Registration will occur during the second and fourth semesters of the experience. The objective of the program is to integrate classroom theory and practical work experience, lending relevance to learning and providing the student with a realistic exposure to career opportunities.

- six semester hours

- offered in fall and spring semesters

CIS 499           Senior Software Project (AS)

            Prerequisite: CIS 350

            This is a capstone course emphasizing the skills necessary for building high-quality software. A significant team project is required; knowledge obtained by students in prerequisite courses will be applied to bring about proper completion of the team project. Systems development models and software relevant to systems engineering will be discussed.

- three semester hours

- offered in spring semesters

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