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CIS 111R–Business Software Applications (3)
Emphasizes an integrated approach. Covers
different software applications, from spreadsheet
to word processor, to graphs, to the file manager, to
communication files. Provides numerous hands-on
assignments and exercises. Students gain practical
experience using a computer to solve problems that
arise in the automated office environment.
CIS 116–Microcomputer Software Applications
(A,B, ...) (1)
A series of short-term courses leading to increased
skills in various state-of-the-art microcomputer
software application packages.
CIS 116B–Internet Home Page (1)
Prerequisite: CIS 116D
Learn how to create Web pages using mark codes,
link Web sites, include images and sound files and
how to create user-friendly forms.
CIS 116C–Presentation Graphics (1)
Introduces the basic principles and terminology
of presentation graphics software. Topics covered
include but are not limited to creating slides, using
charts and graphics, customizing information and
controlling the design of an electronic presentation.
Teaches how to make transparencies, 35mm slides
and handout notes for a slide show.
CIS 116D–Windows (1)
Covers the basics of the Windows operating system
from navigating with the mouse to customizing the
desktop to managing files, directories and programs.
CIS 116E–MS Applications Spreadsheets (1)
Covers the basic and intermediate features of
MS Excel 2013. Students design a variety of
worksheets and graphs, create formulas, work
with a spreadsheet’s database feature, apply ‘what
if’techniques, and exchange data with other
applications.
CIS 116F–Computer Fundamentals (1)
Surveys computer basics including hardware,
applications, operating systems, and communication
networks. Students learn the components of
hardware, applications of software in work place,
variety of operating systems, and the basics of
communication networks.
CIS 116L–Software Integration (1)
Prerequisite: CIS 111A, CIS 111E, CIS 116C
Builds upon student’s knowledge of the Microsoft
Office Suite. Students cover the basics through
advanced features of sharing data among Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
CIS 116P–Photoshop (1)
Introduces the basic principles and terminology of
graphics software used for Web and print materials.
Students will learn how to create, modify, and import
images as well as merge and edit colors. Students will
become familiar with both the MAC and PC platforms
in this course.
This course is recommended for students planning to
take CMM114 or CIS111J.
CIS 116Q–Macromedia Flash (1)
Introduces the basic principles and terminology of
Web media software. Students learn how to create
interactive media including animated logos, Web site
navigational controls, and media-rich elements that
integrate with Web pages.
CIS 140– Java Programming (3)
Prerequisite: CIS 106
Introduces Java programming language with an
emphasis on object-oriented principles. Students
utilize library classes in developing Java standalone
applications and applets. Topics include Graphical
User Interface (GUI) programming, event-driven
programming, inheritance, and polymorphism.
CIS 170–Security Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 180 or CIS 190
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to
implement, maintain and secure network services,
network devices, and network traffic. Builds on
foundational network concepts, computer hardware,
and operating systems principles.
CIS 173–Healthcare Information Technology
(3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 101 or CIS 106
Prepares students to become healthcare information
technology technicians. Topics covered include
healthcare-related regulatory requirements,
healthcare terminology/acronyms, medical business
operations, electronic health records (EHRs), and
healthcare specific security best practices. Students
will obtain the knowledge and skills required to
implement, deploy, and support health IT systems in
medical facilities.
CIS 175–Game Theory and Design (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Covers game theory and design. Topics include
the roles of game designers, game structures and
elements as well as game development stages
and methods. Students learn about designing,
prototyping, and playtesting games.
CIS 176–Game Creation (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 116D or CIS 116F
(prerequisite only, course no longer offered) or CIS 116P
or CIS 101 or CIS 106 or CIS 175
Covers the creation of basic games. This hands-on
course guides students step by step through the
basics of building interactive games. Students
learn to create computer games utilizing current
technologies, such as web page design/development
languages, animation/simulation software, and game
engines.
CIS 177–Interactive 3D Technology (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 116D or CIS 116F
(prerequisite only, course no longer offered) or CIS 101
or CIS 106
Surveys the current 3 dimensional (3D) technologies
and introduces the design and creation of virtual
interactive 3D models. Covered techniques include
mesh modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging,
animating, and rendering. Students learn to design
and develop computer generated interactive 3D
worlds using 3D production tools such as Blender.
CIS 178–3D Modeling and Animation (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 101 or CIS 106 or CIS 177
Introduces fundamentals of creating and animating
3 dimensional (3D) computer modeling. The industry
standard 3D modeling and animation software are
surveyed and explored. This course overs Autodesk
Maya Certified Professional exam topics and
objectives. Topics include 3D modeling concepts and
3D animation process. Students learn to create and
animate 3D models using 3D modeling tools.
CIS 179–Cybersecurity Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 106
Introduces the Essential Body of Knowledge for IT
security and the fundamentals of cybersecurity,
including the cyber architecture, components
of security practices, and cybersecurity-related
legislative framework. Students learn to identify risks,
threats, and vulnerabilities relevant to information
technology resources and to analyze the significance
of security models and issues associated with security
management. Surveys the software lifecycle and
software assurance.
CIS 180–Networking Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite: CIS 106 or CIS 111M
Reviews hardware, operating systems, and other
networking principles. Includes comprehensive
networking skill sets necessary for the CompTIA
Network exam.
CIS 190–Cisco 1 Networking Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 106 or CIS 212
Covers networking fundamentals, Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) network reference model, and
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP). Topics include network topologies, protocols, IP
addressing, subnet masks, and Ethernet. Students
will also learn the basic network design and cable
installation.
CIS 191–Cisco 2 Routing Technologies (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 190
Introduces the routing protocols and concepts, as
well as the fundamentals of Cisco routers. Students
learn to install, configure, customize, operate,
maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and relevant
components.