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  • CIS 100: Beyond the Laptop: Exploring Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course is designed as a general education course for students that are not currently computer information science majors, but find technology interesting enough that they would enjoy exploring it further in a very hands-on way. The course will explore the relationship between humans and technology and the interrelationship between science and technology as well as the basic principles of: electricity, electronics, computers, programming and robots. Students will work in teams to work with electricity, electronics and robotics kits as well as construct programs utilizing drag and drop type programming tools such as (ALICE). Prerequisite: None.
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  • CIS 101: Introduction to Desktop Computing

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course provides students in all majors with the computer skills necessary to be successful in both school and the workplace. Students will learn common file management techniques such as configuring folder options and digital file organization using Windows 10 operating system. Aero snap and peek, shortcuts, backup options, basic cloud storage, OneDrive and Google Docs, Blackboard learning environment, and the University?s email system will be covered. Students will learn the latest Microsoft Office Professional Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. (Not required for CIS majors) Prerequisite: None
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  • CIS 102: Emerging Internet Technologies

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course serves two purposes: (1) to learn about emerging Internet technologies and (2) to master the skills necessary to more effectively use the Internet for research. Students will learn how to discern the quality of information on the Internet, identify scholarly and non-scholarly sources, utilize specialized directories, optimize search engine queries, learn the different types of plagiarism, understand copyright laws, write in APA format, and successfully sort through the mass amounts of data on the Internet. Students will research emerging Internet topics while taking advantage of the many online tools available to them. After completing a research paper on an assigned topic, students will create a final project from their paper utilizing the latest techniques, resources, and software. This course includes many in-class projects, both individual and group, and is updated each semester. By learning how to use existing technologies, students enrolled in this class will be better prepared in their academic, personal, and professional endeavors. Prerequisite: None
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  • CIS 103: Algorithm W/V Bacic

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    An introductory course featuring the concept of programming as a method of analyzing, stating and solving problems on a computer. This course includes both structured and non-structured logic in the solution and implementation of a series of mathematical and data processing programs. Topics include: arithmetic operations, processing records, producing reports, Boolean algebra, functions, and working with data files. Corequisite: CIS 112.
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  • CIS 104: Programming I

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course is designed as a first programming course for CIS majors or anyone interested in programming. Taught in one of the industry leading programming language C++ or Java, this course will cover the structured and procedural programming aspects of the language, including top-down design, loops, conditional structures, use of variables, scope, arithmetic operations, processing records, Boolean algebra, and reinforcement of basic algorithmic design. This will give the student a good foundation for more advanced topics in programming. Prerequisite: None
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  • CIS 110: Information Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course is designed to provide students, future information system managers, with the skills necessary to understand and manage the technologies which have become an integral part of today?s business landscape. Major topics include management in a digital world, development and acquiring information systems, improving business processes, business intelligence using data analytics, artificial intelligence and robotics, and enhancing the organization through social media. The impact of mobile computing, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and outsourcing will be discussed. Students will learn how to apply a systems approach to problem solving and the systems development life cycle (SDLC). Prerequisite: None
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  • CIS 112: Foundations of Computer Science

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This is a course for students with an introductory understanding of computers and the BASIC programming language that wish to pursue a career as a programmer in the discipline of computer science. This course will take the narrow focused understanding on one programming language and expand this foci to not only place programming languages within the context of software development in general, but also the entire landscape of hardware and software topics that professional programmers need to know. Corequisites: CIS 103.
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  • CIS 114: Web Design I

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This class teaches students how to create a website from scratch using HTML and CSS. Topics include content planning and visual aesthetics including design and layout of images and text, the end-user experience (UX), and adaptive cross-device design. The basic elements of the latest versions of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will be covered including site design and page formatting, graphic manipulation for web content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), as well as browser, mobile device, and server capabilities. Students will learn how the web works and what happens when a webpage is viewed in a web browser across multiple types of devices (Responsive Web Design). By the end of the course students will be able to publish their own websites with code they have written themselves. Prerequisite: None
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  • CIS 201: Structured Programming I

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course is an introductory study and practical application of the programming language using a structured design methodology. This course covers file handling, screen interaction and report generation. Language features including: Conditional Structures, Arithmetic Expressions, Looping Control, Subroutines and Functions. Problem-solving techniques are taught through the concepts of structure design in a way that is transparent to the language being used. Programs will be written using both C++ and COBOL with the MicroFocus NetExpress development tool. Prerequisites: CIS 103, 112.
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  • CIS 202: Information Systems Management

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This is a survey course that explores how information technology supports organizations. Major topics include a systems model of the firm, a systems approach to problem solving, systems concepts including database and data communications, the computer based information system and the system life cycle. The objective of this course is to prepare students to manage computer based information systems to solve business problems. All students are expected to be proficient with file management and the GUI environment. Prerequisites: CIS 103,112 may be taken concurrently.
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