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5.00 Credits
A project based approach to the practice and art of computer game design and real-time simulations. Emphasizes the practical techniques and procedures necessary to create a game. Working in teams, students will design and create a realtime interactive game. The C++ programming language will be used to implement projects. Advisory: CIS 55B. Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to the concepts of business information systems especially as used in business and similar organizations. Covers the need for information, how computers are used in business to provide information, elements of computer hardware and software, software development, data storage and communication, and the social impact of computers. Hands-on introduction to programming concepts, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Advisories: MATH 220 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESL 26. Four hours lecture, four hours terminal time. GE Area: Lifelong Understanding
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to the concepts, practice and tools underlying the study of Informatics. Topics include, but not limited to, Information representation and infrastructure, Meta data, the Semantic web, knowledge management, data wharehousing, data mining, user interface, analytical tools, careers, industry trends, social, global and organizational impacts, and applications in business, industry and education. Advisories: CIS 60 or equivalent. Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
Orientation to the Foothill College Informatics program. The course has two goals for participating students - to help the student in differentiating among the potential careers paths in the field of informatics, and to prepare the student in the career path chosen. Opportunities in informatics and related careers to be discussed. Interest, aptitude and readiness for a career in informatics will be analyzed by the student. Professional and academic preparation, basic skills needed and resources available at Foothill College and aligned schools and industry will be covered through discussion and classroom laboratory applications. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in CIS 51A. Two hours lecture, one hour laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
Introduces students to the methods of using Excel, Access, Informatica, and SAS in solving informatics problems. Hands on use of each tool in combined directed data analysis, integration, and migration activities. Hands on exercises with business intelligence tools, creating reports, customizing dashboards, and use of Meta directories. Use of SQL queries on data cubes for creating custom and automated reports. Advisory: CIS 61A or equivalent; MATH 10; familiarity with SQL. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, four hours terminal time. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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1.00 Credits
Projects course for demonstrating working knowledge of Informatics process and architecture. Students will create an Informatics project incorporating data storage, analysis, and reporting. Typical projects will include, but not be limited to, data mining, visualization, Web-database integration, and XML report formats. Goal of the project is to demonstrate working knowledge, skills, and abilities in Informatics. Concurrent work experience and projects may be submitted with consent of instructor. Advisory: CIS 61A1, CIS 63B or equivalent. One-half hour lecture, two hours terminal time. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
Projects course for demonstrating working knowledge of Informatics process and architecture. Students will create an Informatics project incorporating data storage, analysis, and reporting. Typical projects will include, but not be limited to, data mining, visualization, Web-database integration, and XML report formats. Goal of the project is to demonstrate working knowledge, skills, and abilities in Informatics. Concurrent work experience and projects may be submitted with consent of instructor. Advisory: CIS 61A1, CIS 63B or equivalent. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.50 Credits
Projects course for demonstrating working knowledge of Informatics process and architecture. Students will create an Informatics project incorporating data storage, analysis, and reporting. Typical projects will include, but not be limited to, data mining, visualization, Web-database integration, and XML report formats. Goal of the project is to demonstrate working knowledge, skills, and abilities in Informatics. Concurrent work experience and projects may be submitted with consent of instructor. Advisory: CIS 61A1, CIS 63B or equivalent. One and one-half hour lecture, six hours terminal time. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
Students will learn the key aspects of data warehousing and visual data mining using a project building approach. Through 'hands on' activities students will work with data models that detect patterns in business data sets. Topics include data warehouse design and implementation, data migration strategies, automation techniques visual data mining, tools integration and metadata for end user reporting and utilization. Advisory: CIS 52C or equivalent. Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
This course focuses on the fundamentals of interactive computer simulation. Students will explore the use of simulation for a specific application such as for training, to entertain with virtual worlds, or to create digital laboratories for biotechnology or for designing new products. Students will learn to use modeling and simulation software to create models and insert them into virtual worlds. Topics discussed include: basic concepts of simulation modeling, types of simulation modeling techniques including discrete, continuous modeling as well as animation and simulation modeling. Students will case studies in depth and complete a hands-on modeling and simulation project using simulation software. Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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