Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Computer Based Systems | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This is a three-credit-hour survey course of micro, mini, and mainframe computer systems. Class lectures include the following topics: Internet, Web and e-mail basics; hardware; software; file management, virus protection, backup; Internet and LAN technology; Web pages, Web sites and E-commerce; digital media; the computer industry history, products and careers; information system analysis and design; databases; computer programming; large-scale computing. Approximately one-third of the class time is spent as a hands-on course using personal computers to create Web pages using HTML/XHTML and the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- Computer and Keyboarding experience highly recommended.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Create Web pages using HTML/XHTML.
- Create a Web site from an original design.
- Use a PC to access the Internet, browse and search the World Wide Web, and use e-mail.
- Use Blackboard course management system, WebAdvisor and word processing software.
- Examine how computers are used today in a variety of careers and in social networking.
- Evaluate computer hardware, operating systems, applications, RAM, browsers, ISPs and utilities.
- Determine how to configure and protect home computers and networks.
- Assess the current role and future of mobile computing devices.
- Analyze software programming languages and debugging techniques.
- Critique developing conditions in implantable chips, cyber-terrorism and tech addiction.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the CIS section of the current course schedule for availability.