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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for the person who has a need to use or go beyond a word processor's advanced features to create newsletters, training manuals or simply to improve the appearance of any printed materials. The course is lab oriented and will use the desktop publishing features of Adobe InDesign. Prerequisite: CIS 125W, or knowledge of moderate word processing experience. 2 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. F
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course serves as a continuing introduction to microcomputers and their applications in business. The course is lab oriented and will focus on learning the functions of a modern spreadsheet program. In addition, business graphics and data management features of an integrated suite will be covered. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills or instructor approval. 2 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. W
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will serve as an introduction to microcomputers and their applications in business. The course is lab-oriented and will focus on using a modern word processor. Terminology and concepts regarding microcomputers and their peripherals will also be covered. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in use of computer hardware and software. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills. 2 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. F, W, S
  • 5.00 Credits

    A continuation of CIS 160T. Students will learn and apply programming concepts using a high level programming language. This course will emphasize all phases of program development for the business environment including program design, development, documentation, test, implementation and maintenance. Particular attention will be directed toward the use of structured programming techniques. The course will provide an introduction to writing programs to handle data files and interactive applications. Object orientation and design concepts will be introduced in this course. Prerequisite: CIS 160, CIS 120. 3 lecture, 4 lecture/lab hrs/wk. W
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn to use a mainstream suite of applications. Applications will include, but not be limited to, word processing, database (DBMS), spreadsheet, and graphic presentations. The suite will be used to develop a representative business situation where the ultimate goal is integration of the various applications for correspondence, financial records, inventory management, and company presentations. Focus will be on determining, projecting, and meeting business needs within the confines of the application suite. Top down programming methods will be applied to the business situation and needs assessment as the primary method used to understand the business and its goals. Prerequisite: CIS 160, CIS 120. 2 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. W
  • 4.00 Credits

    A hands-on study of operating systems which prepares students for an industry-based certification such as the Microsoft MCP examination. The course includes the installation and administration of a desktop operating system as well as management, troubleshooting, and optimizing techniques. Prerequisite: The student should have declared either CIS or CS as their intended major and should have completed CIS 120 and CIS 160, or CS 161. 3 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. W
  • 2.00 Credits

    An introduction to the Windows operating system, the class will focus on working with windows, menus, dialog boxes, properties, shortcuts, Windows Explorer, Windows accessory applications and other Windows topics. 1 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. F, W, S
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment or further education and training in the computer-networking field. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local-area networks (LANS), wide-area networks (WANS), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations. This is the first of a four course sequence that prepares students for an industry certification such as the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator). Registration Enforced prerequisite: CIS 120 or instructor approval. 3 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk.(6-week course) S
  • 4.00 Credits

    The second semester course continues to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment or further education and training in the computer-networking field. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) addressing, routers, router configuration, routing and routing protocols, internetwork open system (IOS) images and network troubleshooting. Particular emphasis is given to understanding the nature of and component of networks that make up LANs, WANs and the Internet. Students will become familiar with the use of command protocols that are used when configuring networks and will learn how to troubleshoot a 5-router topology. Prerequisite: CIS 151C or instructor approval. 3 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs./wk. (6 week class). maps index contacts undecided career & technical transfer education general information
  • 4.00 Credits

    The third semester continues to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment or further education and training in the computer-networking field. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content. In this semester, students work with a Threaded Case Study (TCS) which involves a school district that wants to upgrade its networking system. Instruction, includes, but is not limited to: a review of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model, a study of the OSI layer functions, local area network (LAN) switching, Ethernet and virtual LANS (VLANs), LAN design, interior gateway routing protocol (IGRP), access control lists (ACLs), Novell Internet Packet Exchange (IPX), and network management. Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply learnings from Semesters 1 and 2 to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. In addition, the student will learn appropriate methodologies for managing networks, with emphasis placed on clear and adequate documentation of the Network. Prerequisite: CIS 152C or instructor approval. 3 lecture, 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk. (6-week course)
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