Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with commonly used computer applications. A brief history of computers is discussed, as well as required terminology. Students receive instruction on the use of a commonly used work processor, internet browser, presentation graphics software and a spreadsheet package. The students will learn to use the internet as a research tool. E-mail usage is encouraged. In this course, students will use the computer daily. It is recommended that students know how to type before enrolling in this course. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

CIS 1533—Introduction to Visual Basic.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113 and CS 2163.

This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of Visual Basic Programming. Topics covered include: elements of the object model; design methods; message passing; and, the inheritance hierarchy. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

CIS 2113—Computer Application Packages.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113.

This course is designed to train students in the use of popular computer packages commonly used by industrial or commercial businesses. These packages include commercially—available data base management systems, spreadsheets, word processing, and integrated packages. Topics for each package studied include loading the package, preparing data and/or text for processing, completing and validating entries, using appropriate menus or commands, deriving predesigned results, and familiarization with requirements and capacities. This course has a hands-on flavor and is heavily user-oriented with emphasis on microcomputer packages. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113

This course is an introduction to computer networks, distributed systems and their systematic design. The students will learn the structure and architecture of computer networks. Networking experiments will be used to demonstrate network topologies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113 and CS 2163.

This course is an overview of contemporary object-oriented languages, such as; C++ and JAVA. It includes practical application of object-oriented techniques. The student will learn elements of the object model, object-oriented design methods, message passing and the inheritance hierarchy. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113 and CS 2163.

This course is designed to introduce the student to basic programming techniques using JAVA. Topics covered include expressions, functions, conditionals, iteration and data abstraction. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 2123 and one programming course.

This course familiarizes students with the basic modes and capabilities of standard DBMS packages. Topics included are a review of database principles, types of databases (hierarchical, network, and relational models), database selection criteria and considerations, database implementation, maintenance, and security. Students will receive hands-on experience in implementing and working with a database application. Relationships of DBMS to database and to users are also studied. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 2123

This course is an introduction to the full scope of systems analysis, including problem definition, data collection (observation, interviewing and questionnaires), documentation of existing systems, and definition of new system requirements. Also included are topics such as the role of the systems analyst, tools and techniques, written and oral presentations, working on a systems development team, and interaction with computer users. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of CS/CIS instructor.

This course is designed as a synopsis course for graduation students in the area of CS/CIS. Each student will be given a semester project by the instructor that encompasses all previous CS/CIS courses. Credit: Two semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 2113.

For Associate of Applied Science majors only, this course is designed to teach students current and effective web page design techniques. Students are required to build and maintain their own web page. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: BUS 1103 or demonstrated proficiency.

This is an advanced course designed at assist students to increase proficiency in processing data. Emphasis is on those types of programs most likely to be use by office personnel. Special attention is given to word processing applications. This is a hands-on, heavily user-oriented course. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113 or equivalent.

This course provides an intensive study of various spreadsheet application, including Quattro Pro, Lotus 1-2-3-, Excel, ect. This is a hands-on heavily user-oriented course. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CIS 1113 or equivalent.

This course will introduce students to the popular new field of computerized desktop publishing. Major topics to be covered are document component preparation through scanning, word processing or graphics. This is a hands-on heavily user-oriented course. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: Approval of Program Chair.

This course will provide the student with comprehensive, supervised computer hardware and software training. The training will be under the direct supervision of the course facilitator. The student will learn general hardware concepts, including basic PC troubleshooting, personal computer upgrading, and general installation, networking evaluation and installation, and end-user help desk functions and training. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CIS 1113 or permission of the CS/CIS instructor.

This is a computer programming course using the computer language BASIC. Topics included are fundamental concepts of programming, system—level commands, program execution and debugging, sequential files, input/output operations, conditional operations, arithmetic operations, predefined functions, report generation, program loops, string manipulation, subscripted variables arrays (both list and tables), and an introduction to structured program techniques. Students are required to complete out-of-class programming assignments on a computer. Three lecture hours a weeks. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CIS 1113 or permission of the CS/CIS instructor.

This course is a study of structured programming techniques using the computer language Pascal. Included topics are modular program design, logic structures, programming style. Top-down design, syntax/semantics, input/output, file types, and data structures. Students are required to complete out-of-class programming assignments on a computer. Three lecture hours a weeks. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: One programming course or permission of the CS/CIS instructor.

This is a computer programming course using the business-oriented computer language COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language). Topics included are input/output, branching, loops, arrays, file maintenance, sorting, modularization and structured programming techniques. Students are required to complete out-of-class programming assignments on a computer. Three lecture hours a weeks. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CIS 1113 or permission of the CS/CIS instructor.

This course is a study of the structured programming language C + +. Topics included are modular program design, logic structures, programming style, top-down design, syntax/semantics, input/output operations, file types, memory management, and data structures. Students are required to complete out-of-class programming assignments on a computer. Three lecture hours a weeks. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: CS 2123.

This is an advance study of structured programming techniques using Pascal. It serves as an extension of CS 2123. Topics included are sorting, searching, merging, advanced data structures, advanced I/O, memory management, file types, and program efficiency. Students are required to complete out-of-class programming assignments on a computer. Three lecture hours a weeks. Credit: Three semester hours.

Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed for community service/adult education. May be taken more than one. Credit varies from one to four hours. Does not apply toward graduation.