CIS Courses

CIS 205. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3). This course provides hands-on instruction on microcomputers using various kinds of software such as Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and the Novell Group Wise E-mail system. Introductory theoretical concepts of hardware and software are covered along with business applications of computer technology.

CIS 206. MICRO COMPUTERS (3). Basic concepts of databases are covered with the hands-on use of Microsoft Access. The fundamentals of computer programming are intro­duced using Visual Basic. Programming topics focus on developing object-oriented, event-dri­ven applications. The World Wide Web and the development of multimedia presentations are also covered. Prerequisite: CIS 205.

CIS 301. ADA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE (3). Broad introduction to programming methodology using ADA, with emphasis on techniques to develop computer applications, including data abstraction, information hiding and data packages. Prerequisite: CIS 206.

CIS 302. INTERNET PROGRAMMING (3). This course provides the student with a work­ing knowledge of developing interactive Web pages. Topics include Hypertext Markup Language (HMTL), XML, Web Management and Publishing software (Microsoft FrontPage), and the Java programming language (Visual J++). Building of images and animation on Web pages, Object-Oriented Development Method and ActiveX control development are also cov­ered. Prerequisite: CIS 206.

CIS 303. “C” PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE (3). This course is designed to provide stu­dents with a working knowledge of “C* programming language, including the use of C” pre­processor commands. A thorough coverage is given to basic data types, operators, various program constructs, special data structures, file I/O techniques and commonly used library functions. Prerequisite: CIS 206.

CIS 309. COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) (3). Study of structured COBOL with emphasis on hands-on development of business applications in a mainframe environment. Prerequisite: CIS 206. 

CIS 313. OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN C++ (3). This course discusses dif­ferent programming paradigms and introduces students to Object-Oriented design methodol­ogy. Concepts of data abstraction, inheritance, and encapsulation are discussed. Additionally, this course presents an overview of the C++ programming language. Topics discussed will include an overview of C++ programming language, data abstraction, classes, operator and function overloading, inheritance and virtual functions. Students are required to develop sev­eral programming assignments using Microsoft Visual C++. Prerequisite: CIS 303.

CIS 319. ADVANCED COBOL (3). This course provides in-depth coverage of advanced techniques of COBOL programming with strong emphasis on real-world business applica­tions. Topics include modular/structured programming concepts, sorting and merging proce­dures, table handling techniques and various file organization/access methods. Prerequisite: CIS 309.

CIS 391. MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (3). This course covers fundamental concepts and business applications of mathematical programming and heuristic problem-solving techniques. Topics include Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Dynamic Programming, Distribution Models, Inventory Models, Qyeuing Models and Computer Simulation. Also, stu­dents are required to implement algorithms by either using a spreadsheet program or writing computer code using a programming language. Prerequisite: MGT 321.

CIS 402. DATA COMMUNICATIONS (3). Combines study of fundamental concepts of data communications and networking with practical applications for computer-based business data communications. Topics include data communications and networking hardware, media, soft­ware, protocols and the planning, design, and implementation of communications networks such as LANs, WANs and VANs. All course work is framed within current issues and future trends. Prerequisite: CIS 309.

CIS 404. DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (3). Study of databases and database manage­ment systems from four viewpoints: those of the database user, the database designer, the: database implementer and the database manager. Emphasis is placed on the relational data­base model in a PC environment using Access and Visual Basic. Prerequisite: CIS 309.

CIS 410. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (3). this course covers comprehensive and contemporary analysis and design of information systems as an integration of information technology, management and human behavior. Structured system development approach and modeling tools are covered with computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) technology. Systems investigation, analysis, design, implementation and documentation are covered with real-war! applications. The object-oriented development approach will also be introduced. Students are required to complete a semester project. Prerequisite: CIS 319.

CIS 415. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3). Study of the theoretical foun­dations of information systems and the development, management and application of Management Information Systems (MIS) for effective decision making. Topics include funda­mental concepts of information systems; decision support systems and expert systems; infor­mation systems planning and implementation; and end-user computing. Students are also required to develop an MIS project using IS Tools and languages such as Front Page, Access and Visual Basic. Prerequisites: CIS 319 (MGT 321 for non-GIS majors) and senior classification. 

CIS 422. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS FIELD PROJECT (3). Practical computer information systems development experience is provided by allowing the student to design, develop, code and implement a GBIS to facilitate decision making. Prerequisites: CIS 404, GIS 410 and CIS 415. 

CIS 460 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE - CICS (3). This course presents the concepts and fundamental features of CICS, with particular emphasis on the use of cod­ing models and efficient program design. Students learn how to implement interactive pro­grams through the use of GIGS command-level COBOL interface and report writer facilities. Prerequisite: CIS 319.