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Spring 2017
May 03,2024 |
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| CIS 100 - Computing Careers Exploration |
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This course provides an orientation for students who are considering programs of study and careers in computer information technology. Students will learn about the degree and certification programs available, the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions, the computer industry job market, current trends, professional development, and ethical issues that confront computer information professionals.
1.000 Credit hours 10.000 TO 12.000 Lecture hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
| CIS 101 - Computer Fundamentals |
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A hands-on introduction to personal computers and application software. Students will learn basic computer terminology, the role of computers in society, and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and Internet software. May also be offered through Distance Learning.
4.000 Credit hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lecture hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 102 - Problem Solving with Computers |
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CIS 102 introduces students to methods and tools for solving problems in an information systems environment. Students practice finding solutions using known problem-solving methods, and learn how to use spreadsheet and drawing software as problem-solving tools. The course is designed as an introductory course for several CIT Department degree programs. May be offered online.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 125D - Software Tools 1: Databases |
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Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy skills. Fundamental relational database concepts, vocabulary, functionality and skills are covered. Students will apply those skills in a series of hands-on case problems where they design, implement, test, debug and document relational database solutions to case problems.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 125G - Software Tools 1: Game Development |
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This course is an introduction to the field of game development. It includes a survey of computer game categories and platforms, an overview of the game design and development process, and an introduction to tools used for graphics development and game development. Students in this course will create several elementary computer games. Recommended Prerequisite: basic computer literacy skills 4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 125M - Software Tools: Mobile Development |
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This course provides students with no programming background with an introduction to mobile application development. Students will use a visual, drag and drop tool to build applications for the Android and will be introduced to fundamental programming concepts and skills in the process.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
| CIS 125VW - Introduction to Virtual Worlds |
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This course is an introduction to virtual worlds. It includes a survey of different worlds, defining and customizing an avatar, and creating and animating objects in virtual worlds. Students will explore virtual world environment and work in teams building projects for those environments.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
| CIS 125W - Software Tools 1: Web |
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This course provides a hands-on introduction to Web 2.0 technologies, including blogs, forums, wikis, podcasting and videocasting. Students learn the principles and technologies behind Web2.0, and also learn about online Web 2.0 strategies that companies use. Web 2.0 is user participation centric and its online communities have become important to business and e-commerce. Students will complete project work in Web2.0 technologies that are important in online business, social networking and computer-based collaboration. Note: CIS 125W was formerly numbered CIS 135W. A student who has taken this class under the previous number may not take it again under this new number and receive duplicate credit.
3.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 126 - Game Design: Principles and Practices |
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In this course, students will learn and apply game design principles in order to turn their ideas into interesting and engaging games. Students will develop and refine these ideas through prototyping and testing throughout the course. No prior programming background is required for this course.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
| CIS 135G - Software Tools 2: Game Development |
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Prerequisite: CIS 125G and one of CS 161J (formerly CS 161), CS 161C+ (formerly CS 133G), CS 133JS, or CS 133N (formerly CS 133C#) or instructor's permission. This course builds upon the material covered in CIS 125G. Topics covered include physics simulation, user controls, graphical methods, animation issues, and script writing for game building tools. Students will work with an industry standard game development engine and will design and create several games.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 140U - Introduction to Unix/Linux |
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Introduces the Unix/Linux operating system. Topics: Fundamental Unix/Linux command set, editors, shell scripts, file system security, and installation of the operating system. Provides experience using the graphical user interface as well as the command line to perform end-user operations and basic system administration.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 140W - Introduction to Operating Systems: Windows Clients |
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Prerequisite: Digital Literacy. Introduction to operating system and components using Windows. This course provides theory and hands-on experience using and configuring Windows. Covered topics include: user interfaces, accounts, processes and scheduling memory, file systems and file permissions, multimedia codecs, networking, and basic security. Note: CIS 140W was formerly numbered CIS 140.
A student who has taken this class under the previous number may not take it again under this new number and receive duplicate credit.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab, Telecourse Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
| CIS 195 - Web Authoring 1 |
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Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy and file management. This course provides students with little computer experience with the concepts and skills necessary to create static web pages using the newest version of Hyper Text Markup Language and Cascading Style Sheets. Through hands-on practice students will master the concepts, tools and skills needed to construct web pages and post pages on the internet. May be offered online. Note: CIS 195 was formerly numbered CS195 and formerly named CIS 125H - Software Tools 1: XHTML. A student who has taken this class under a previous name or number may not take it again under the new name and receive duplicate credit.
3.000 Credit hours 60.000 TO 72.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lec/Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 225 - Computer End-User Support |
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Prerequisite: CIS 125D, and CS 179, or instructor consent. Prepares students to support end-users in a variety of organizational settings. Topics: End-user support functions, techniques for developing/delivery training, help-desk operations, troubleshooting/problem solving, and end-user interaction. Taught in a lab environment.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 244 - Systems Analysis |
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Prerequisite: CIS 125D and CS133N or CS 161C+ or CS 133P or instructor consent. This course provides foundational principles in systems analysis and development using an object oriented approach. Topics include: requirements gathering, iterative development, documenting work-flows, domain modeling with Unified Modeling Language (UML), database, agile techniques and use cases. Current issues of communication and connectedness via end of chapter case studies will take you through many aspects of system analysis. Students will use graphical and/or drawing software for modeling diagrams.
4.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lab hours 20.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition |
| CIS 245 - Project Management |
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Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and software application skills. This course covers essential skills needed to manage small-scale projects. The course features the phases of the project life cycle including definition, planning, implementation, monitoring, and termination. The emphasis is on the tools, practical methods and strategies that technology professionals use to manage successful projects and teams.
4.000 Credit hours 40.000 TO 48.000 Lecture hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
| CIS 287 - Microcomputer Hardware |
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Current technology of specific PC hardware components. Installation and troubleshooting of these components include memory, video display, clock speeds, microprocessor differences, disk drives, input devices, and ports. The physical connection within a network, including cabling and installation of Network Interface Cards, is introduced. Hardware troubleshooting techniques emphasized.
1.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 7.500 TO 36.000 Lecture hours 7.500 TO 36.000 Lab hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lab Computer Info Tech Division Computer Info Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
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