Computer Science

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CIS 113: SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course provides students with hands-on experience using spreadsheets software. Students will develop skills common to most spreadsheet software by developing a wide variety of spreadsheets. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with spreadsheets.

CIS 117: DATABASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course provides students with hands-on experience using database management software. Students will develop skills common to most database management software by developing a wide variety of databases. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with database management.

CIS 130: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is an introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware and software concepts such as equipment, operations, communications, programming and their past, present and future impact on society. Topics include computer hardware, various types of computer software, communication technologies and program development using computers to execute software packages and/or to write simple programs. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and use the major components of selected computer software and hardware.

CIS 146: MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is an introduction to computer science applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. This course will help prepare students for professional certifications.
Prerequisites

Eligible for ENG 101.

CIS 151: GRAPHICS FOR THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course provides an overview to the theory, tools, and techniques necessary for creating high-quality graphics using various design software tools. At the completion of this course students will be able to apply various software packages to create graphics for Web applications in raster or vector format.

CIS 157: INTRODUCTION TO APP DEVELOPMENT WITH SWIFT

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This introductory one-semester course is designed to help students build a solid foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as the language. Students get practical experience with tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS system.

CIS 171: LINUX I (Fall Only)

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3

This course represents fundamental applications in Linux. Included in this course are skills development for OS installation and setup, recompile techniques, system configuration settings, file/folder structures and types, run levels, basic network applications, and scripting. Additionally, the course presents security features from an administrative and user consideration.

CIS 199: NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the terminology and technology involved in implementing networked systems. The course will cover the OSI and TCP/IP network models, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, LANs and WANs, Client/Server technology, the Internet, Intranets and network troubleshooting. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design and implement a computer network. Students will create network shares, user accounts, and install print devices while ensuring basic network security. The class will help prepare students for the CCNA and Network+ certifications sponsored by CompTIA.

CIS 202: Python Programming

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3

This course is an introduction to the Python programming language.  Topics include input and output, decision structures, repetition structures, functions, working with files, strings, object-oriented programming and inheritance.  Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.

Prerequisites

Eligible for ENG 101.

CIS 222: DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course will discuss database system architectures, concentrating on Structured Query Language (SQL). It will teach students how to design, normalize and use databases with SQL, and to link those to the Web.

CIS 237: VIRTUAL INFRASTUCTURE: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION (SPRING ONLY)

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3

Students explore concepts and capabilities of virtual architecture with a focus on the installation, configuration, and management of a virtual infrastructure, an ESX Server and the Virtual Center. Covers fundamentals of virtual network design and implementation, fundamentals of storage area networks, virtual switching, virtual system management and engineering for high availabillity.

Prerequisites

CIS 199 and CIS 238

CIS 238: CLOUD COMPUTING - INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES (FALL ONLY)

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3

This course focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Coverage includes the technologies and processes required to build traditional, vitualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security and management. 

Prerequisites

CIS 130

CIS 246: ETHICAL HACKING

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course emphasizes scanning, testing, and securing computer systems. The lab-intensive environment provides opportunities to understand how perimeter defenses work and how hackers are able to compromise information systems. With awareness of hacking strategies, students learn to counteract those attempts in an ethical manner.
Prerequisites

CIS 199 with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

CIS 251: C + + PROGRAMMING

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is an introduction to the C programming language. Included in this course are topics in an algorithmic approach to problem solving, structured programming techniques and constructs, using functions and macro, simple data structures, and using files for input and output. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.

CIS 255: JAVA PROGRAMMING

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics in this course include object-oriented programming constructs, Web page applet development, class definitions, threads, events and exceptions. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.

CIS 256: ADVANCED JAVA

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is a second course of a sequence using the Java programming language. Topics include: Sun's Swing GUI components, JDBC, JavaBeans, RMI, servlets, and Java media framework. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through programming projects and appropriate exams.

CIS 268: SOFTWARE SUPPORT

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3 Lab Hours 1 Theory Hours 2
This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing computer software, operating systems, and trouble-shooting. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA.
Prerequisites

CIS 130 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites

CIS 269

CIS 269: HARDWARE SUPPORT

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3 Lab Hours 1 Theory Hours 2
This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing and troubleshooting computer hardware. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA.
Prerequisites

CIS 130 with a minimum grade of C.

Co-Requisite Courses
CIS 268

CIS 277: NETWORK SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course provides an introduction to the administration of fundamental networking services and protocols. Topics included in this course are implementing, managing, and maintaining essential network operating system services such as those for client address management, name resolution, security, routing, and remote access. Students gain hands-on experience performing common network infrastructure administrative tasks.
Prerequisites

CIS 199 with a minimum grade of C.

CIS 284: CIS INTERNSHIP

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 3
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to work in a degree/program related environment. Emphasis is placed on the student's '93real world'94 work experience as it integrates academics with practical applications that relate meaningfully to careers in the computer discipline. Significance is also placed on the efficient and accurate performance of job tasks as provided by the '93real world'94 work experience. Grades for this course will be based on a combination of the employer's evaluation of the student, and the contents of a report submitted by the student. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to a '93real world'94 work experience.
Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

CIS 293: SPECIAL TOPICS

Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 1 Lab Hours 1 Theory Hours 0
This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate specified skills.