CIS 104: Microcomputer Database
Credits 3Acquaints students with database design including data entry, storage, and retrieval.
Computer Information Systems
Courses
CIS 128: Microcomputer Hardware I
Credits 3Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands on activities and labs will learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, this course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.
CIS 129: Microcomputer Hardware II
Credits 3Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands-on activities and labs willl earn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, this course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.
CIS 141: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Credits 3This course will introduce concepts related to cyber security. Students will learn safe practices which can be deployed to secure computer systems. Students will gain an understanding of different tools which can be used to defend attacks on computer systems. Special emphasis will be given to systems and applications that non-CS majors will likely encounter in daily life. In addition to lecture classes, security lab exercises will be conducted to perform hands-on experiments on safe security practices.
CIS 147: Principles of Information Security
Credits 3Provides students with an overview of personal and business information security. Topics covered include various methods of attack and defense. Students will also investigate desk- top security, internet security, wireless network security and enterprise security and ethics.
CIS 164: Networking Fundamentals I
Credits 3This course focuses on the following: network terminology and protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection, (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network standards. The first of four courses leads to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.
CIS 180: Creating Web Pages
Credits 3The learner will create basic web sites by manually writing HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) using a text editor. The student will learn the fundamentals of site layout and design, and how to upload completed web sites to a remote server. Other skills used include critical thinking by solving problems with coding syntax and viewing websites “live” on the world wide web.
CIS 181: Creating Web Pages II
Credits 3Students create web sites using a current version of a graphical user interface (GUI) web authoring tool.
CIS 188: Application Design
Credits 3This course introduces the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Students will learn practical principles and guidelines needed to develop high quality interface designs-ones that users can understand, predict, and control. Students explore theoretical foundations, design processes, examples of direct manipulation, menu selection, and form fill-in to gain an understanding of excellence in design. Current HCI topics are explored with balanced emphasis on mobile devices, Web, and desktop platforms. It addresses the profound changes brought by user-generated content of text, photo, music, and video and the raised expectations for compelling user experiences.
CIS 212: MS Operating System Client
Credits 3The course helps learners to gain the knowledge and skills to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows operating system in a stand-alone and network environment.
CIS 229: Information System Management
Credits 3Introduction to managing information systems including user support issues and careers in business environments.
CIS 232: Graphics Design
Credits 3Students will learn how to design graphics and page layouts using Adobe Photoshop.
CIS 235: Digital Video Basics
Credits 3This course will introduce students to a digital video editing application. The students will learn how to gather loose artwork, video clips, bitmap images, and vector graphics and bring them together to create a new video product. The student will gain an understanding of how to work with transitions, clips, audio, titles, video effects and animating clips. In this course they will also explore editing techniques and exporting options into a movie, frame, Edit Decision List, or a filmstrip.
CIS 241: Introduction to Digital Forensics
Credits 3This course introduces the principles that are essential to the management of digital investigation, providing a framework that includes technical, legal, and managerial issues. Students will examine the mission of digital investigations from the various perspectives of the public and private sectors, including digital forensics in support of activities ranging from internal corporate investigations, responses to information security incidents, and policy auditing to third-party investigations, criminal investigations, and anti-terrorism informational gathering – and discussing the imperatives of each. As relevant, the impact of international and cultural issues, as well as geopolitics will be an essential part of class discussion. The capacity to make decisions based on organizational and personal values with which to pursue organization goals will be explored.
CIS 243: Applied Data Analytics
Credits 3This course introduces students to applied data analysis using modern tools and AI-assisted techniques. Students will learn how to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making in IT and business environments. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, including data cleaning, visualization, and the use of AI tools to identify patterns, generate insights, and improve efficiency. No programming experience is required.
CIS 248: Digital Media
Credits 3Technical and conceptual foundations of new media will be explored. Understand and write critically and clearly about the fundamentals of digital tools, including networking, participatory culture, copyright, hypertext, narrative, interactivity, and computer games.
CIS 256: AI Workflow and Automation
Credits 3This course introduces students to the use of AI-assisted tools and digital workflows to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency in IT and business environments. Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate simple automated processes using widely available tools. Emphasis is place on practical application such as task automation, data integration, and workflow optimization. No programming experience is required.
CIS 261: Cybersecurity and Ethics
Credits 3This course presents the student with issues of law and ethics in cyberspace. Topics covered include government regulation of online behavior, constitutional considerations concerning free speech and content controls, intellectual property, hacking, and the ethics of internet behavior. This course will explore the laws governing security issues involving Foreign, Federal, State, and Tribal case law and statutes governing the Internet.
CIS 297: Internship
Credits 1 6An Internship is required in most AAS and some certificate programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience; the faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hrs of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory is given by the faculty. The prefix for this course will be determined by the instructor.