Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals (CIS102) 1 Credit

Examines behaviors necessary to develop and support an effective client service organization. Focuses on methods of increasing the effectiveness of help-desk professionals when responding to a range of customer conditions. Prerequisites: None.

Customer User Support (CIS102DA) 3 Credits

Examines skills, tools and strategies necessary for becoming a computer help-desk or end-user support professional.
Prerequisites: None.

Survey of Computer Information Systems (CIS105) 3 Credits

Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

Microsoft Word: Word Processing (CIS113DE) 3 Credits

Using word processing software to create, name and manage files, edit text, format, apply themes and styles, create and modify tables, apply desktop publishing features, and print a variety of types of documents. Prerequisites: None.

Excel Spreadsheet (CIS114DE) 3 Credits

Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None.

Microsoft Access: Database Management (CIS117DM) 3 Credits

Introduction to the basic elements, exploration of additional components and common database management problems related to the Microsoft Access program. Prerequisites: None. Note: Combines the contents of BPC/CIS117AM and BPC/CIS117BM and BPC/CIS117CM.

Powerpoint: Level I (CIS118AB) 1 Credit

Use of PowerPoint software to produce professional-quality presentation visuals. Prerequisites: None.

PowerPoint: Level II (CIS118BB) 1 Credit

Use of PowerPoint software to add movement and sound to desktop presentations to enhance audience attention. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS118AB.

Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint (CIS118DB) 3 Credits

Use of PowerPoint to produce professional-quality presentation visuals with animation and sound. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Adobe Premiere (CIS120DA) 3 Credits

Foundations of video import, export, and editing. Includes parts and function of a video camera, preproduction and production, incorporating photographs, titles, graphics, animation and audio, capturing, editing, rendering and outputting digital video. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Adobe Premiere. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (CIS120DB) 3 Credits

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to use Adobe Illustrator graphics software on a computer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques to create, manipulate, and edit images, text, abstract art, graphics design, color graphics and business charts; determine file formats appropriate for web and print; utilize tools to optimize graphics and create a PDF file.
Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Adobe Animate (CIS120DC) 3 Credits

Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital animation using Adobe Animate. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of animation graphics. Prepares students for the Adobe certifications related to Adobe Animate.
Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (CIS120DF) 3 Credits

Focuses on entry-level skills and knowledge for digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Photoshop.
Prerequisites: None.

Windows Operating System: Level I (CIS121AE) 1 Credit

Specific topics include Windows basics, navigating and customizing the desktop, maintaining hardware and software, improving performance, configurations, securing your computer, taskbar, organizing, searching and managing folders and files, installing and uninstalling applications, Internet Explorer fine tuning, security, and searching, including advanced search techniques, keyboard shortcuts, and current topics. Prerequisites: None.

Mac Operating System (CIS121AI) 1 Credit

Specific topics include getting started with Mac OS; working with disks, folders, and files; installing and using applications; setting system preferences; printing, faxing, and scanning; getting and living online; using iLife; sharing a Mac with other users; creating a home network; and maintaining the Mac. Prerequisites: None.

Windows Operating System: Level II (CIS122AE) 1 Credit

Additional capabilities of the Windows program that configure devices and customize the presentation of the operating system. System tools, control panel utilities, the My Computer, Network Neighborhood, and Microsoft Exchange desktop icons. Other helpful utilities presented. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS121AE, or permission of Instructor.

Project Management Software: Level I (CIS124AA) 1 Credit

Utilization of project management software packages by managers and advanced business students to solve critical management planning tasks. Evaluation of management opportunities utilizing software packages to monitor project progress and resource allocation. Includes "what-if" analyses, and preparation of management reports. Prerequisites: None.

Project Management Software: Level II (CIS124BA) 1 Credit

Advanced use of project management software. Covers features and functions to solve critical management planning tasks. Project communications, scheduling, resource allocation, tracking processes and importing and exporting data also covered. Project consolidation emphasized. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS124AA or permission of Instructor.

Linux Operating System (CIS126DL) 3 Credits

Introduction to the Linux Operating system. Develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a Linux-based workstation including basic network functions. Learn basic command line and Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop environment utilities and applications. Fundamental abilities to achieve the entry-level industry certification covered. Prerequisites: None.

Internet/Web Development Level I (CIS133DA) 3 Credits

Overview of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW) and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW resource discovery, information retrieval, and social media tools. Design and Development of multi-page websites using current Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards. Prerequisites: None.

Content Management Systems: WordPress (CIS136) 3 Credits

Overview of WordPress Content Management System. Includes hands-on design and creation of web pages and blogs for the World Wide Web. Designed to cover best practices for web site/blog creation. Prerequisites: None.

Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign (CIS138DA) 3 Credits

Use of Adobe InDesign to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, printing alternatives, and file formats. Prerequisites: None.

Survey of Multimedia Technology (CIS140) 2 Credits

Introduction to multimedia technology and its uses. Overview of the various hardware and software used in developing and delivering multimedia. Emphasis on how multimedia is used in education and training. Provides a basic understanding of the process used to define and develop multimedia applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (CIS150AB) 3 Credits

Structured and Object-Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Python Programming: Level I (CIS156) 3 Credits

Use of the Python programming language to solve problems using suitable examples from business or other disciplines. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Visual Basic Programming I (CIS159) 3 Credits

Use of the Visual Basic programming language to solve problems using suitable examples from business or other disciplines. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

C#: Level I (CIS162AD) 3 Credits

Introduction to C# programming including general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

Java Programming: Level I (CIS163AA) 3 Credits

Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

Introduction to IOS Application Development (CIS165) 3 Credits

Introduction to iOS device programming utilizing the XCode application, and the programming languages Objective-C and/or Swift, utilizing various iOS frameworks. Understand iOS hardware and feature basics. Go through the entire design process from concept to final product delivery. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS150++, or CIS156, or CIS159, or CIS162++, or CIS163AA, or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Android Application Development (CIS165DA) 3 Credits

Beginning with an overview of Android features, this class explores the required software tools and programming techniques for developing Android device applications from creating the user interface, working with activities, intents and views, to using databases, providing data persistence, accessing device services, to debugging and publishing applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS150++, or CIS156, or CIS159, or CIS162++, or CIS163AA, or permission of Instructor.

C#/VB.NET: Windows 8 App Development (CIS165DB) 3 Credits

Building upon desktop application development with Visual Studio using VB.NET or C# languages, developing apps for Windows 8 utilizes Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) for interface design. Windows 8 utilizes UI design standards that are unique from previous versions. Develop apps for Windows 8 smartphones and tablets that utilize touch input methods, translate into different resolutions, states, and orientations, and can tap into mobile features such as location and acceleration sensors. Includes working with external data and packaging for Windows Store distribution. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS159 or CIS162AD or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Javascript (CIS166AA) 3 Credits

Introduction to basic JavaScript programming concepts including syntax. Covers Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), programming logic and debugging, as well as forms manipulation and animation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Networking (CIS190) 3 Credits

Overview of networks. Emphasis on the elements of a network, current issues and products, and use of a network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, resource monitoring and sharing, electronic mail and messaging, and security issues. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ examination.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Microsoft Word: Word Processing (CIS213DE) 3 Credits

Using advanced word processing software features to perform tasks such as mail merge, collaboration, web pages, math functions, macros, photo enhancements, graphics, tables, forms and manage long documents. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS113DE or (CIS113AE and CIS113BE and CIS113CE), or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II (CIS214DE) 3 Credits

Advanced Excel spreadsheet features including formatting techniques, macros and Visual Basic for applications. Templates, built-in functions and lists as well as analysis tools including Pivot Tables and Goal Seek covered. Import and export data, workgroup collaboration and Internet features of Excel emphasized. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management (CIS217AM) 3 Credits

Advanced database concepts including database design, primary and secondary key selection and relationships between tables. Queries, sub forms, macros, events, Visual Basic modules and Access Internet features also covered. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS117DM or CIS117CM.

Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging (CIS220DF) 3 Credits

Goes beyond the basic use of palettes, selections, layers, menus, and tool options, and focuses on using Photoshop software's advanced features to manipulate and correct digital and digitally produced images. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS120DF or permission of Instructor.

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (CIS225AB) 3 Credits

Methodologies and notations for fundamental object-oriented analysis and design including use cases, objects, classes, stereotypes, and relationships. Object-oriented iterative process for system development. A continuous application development exercise for applying the analysis and design concepts. Prerequisites: Any programming language or permission of Instructor.

Internet/Web Development Level II (CIS233DA) 3 Credits

Design and create pages on the World Wide Web with a variety of markup languages, programming languages, scripts, and multimedia. Hands-on experience authoring and preparing sophisticated web documents. Exploration of best practices/issues for web design and publishing and careers in web development and e-commerce. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA or permission of Instructor.

E-Commerce (CIS235) 3 Credits

Introduction to Electronic Commerce on the Internet. Designing an electronic storefront including web page content and development, e-commerce site marketing, advertisement, legal and security considerations, credit card and other debit transaction covered. Also includes current issues in e-commerce. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA or permission of Instructor.

Management of Information Systems (CIS250) 3 Credits

The study of business information systems and its management, communication, e-business strategies, emerging technologies, database concepts, and project management. Overview of systems analysis and design. Learn about the competitive and strategic uses of information systems and how they are transforming organizations and their management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105.

Visual Basic Programming II (CIS259) 3 Credits

Use of the Visual Basic programming language to identify and solve advanced problems using suitable examples from business or other disciplines. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS159, or permission of Instructor.

C# Level II (CIS262AD) 3 Credits

Advanced C# programming with emphasis on data structures, dynamic memory allocation, object-oriented programming, user interfaces, and database processing. Overview of web applications, network programming, and reporting tools. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS162AD, or permission of Instructor.

Java Programming: Level II (CIS263AA) 3 Credits

Intermediate Java programming. Includes features needed to construct object-oriented programming, multithreading, multimedia, files, streams and data structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS163AA or permission of Instructor.

Advanced iOS Application Development (CIS265) 3 Credits

Advanced iOS device programming utilizing the Swift/XCode application, and the programming languages Objective-C and/or Swift, utilizing various iOS frameworks. Understand iOS hardware and feature basics. Go through entire design process from concept to final product delivery. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS150++ and CIS165, or permission of Instructor.

Essentials of Network and Information Security (CIS270) 3 Credits

Threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare participants for the Comptia Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270 or CIS190 or CNT140AB or MST150++ or permission of Instructor.

MySQL Database (CIS276DA) 3 Credits

A broad overview of the MySQL database. Includes Structured Query Language (SQL) instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install MySQL, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.

Digital Design Portfolio (CIS288) 2 Credits

Procedures for compiling, evaluating, and selecting prior learning experiences and artifacts for a digital portfolio. Covers techniques for the design, production, and publishing of an online portfolio documenting prior learning. Includes techniques for presenting the digital portfolio for evaluation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA and a grade of C or better in (CIS120DB or CIS120DF or CIS138DA) or permission of Instructor.