Courses in Computer Information Systems.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English.
This course is an introductory course to computer literacy. Objectives are aligned with the IC3 certification. Students will learn how to identify computer hardware types and functions, purchasing considerations, basic maintenance and problem solving for hardware. They will also learn a how software and hardware work together, identify types of software along with basic hands-on skills in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentation software. The course also includes email, internet, and the impact of computing and the internet on society.
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English.
This course is an introductory course to word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Students will learn the basic editing and data manipulation concepts in each of the three software packages.
3 Semester Hours
This course is a course in using the internet and other resources for research, communication, safety and personal productivity. Various email client setup and usage, along with various web browsers, will be covered with a focus on research and communication. The course will also cover topics in personal protection using firewalls, anti-virus software, spyware/malware, and copyright laws. Other topics on personal productivity include, but are not limited to, chat clients, digital photography, CD burning, scanning, blogging, MP3 players, and buying a PC.
3 Semester Hours
This course is an introduction to maintaining and using computers. Students will learn how to maintain a microcomputer through the use of windows. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail, and software applications. This course is not recommended for students with no computer experience who are also enrolled in EN 090.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English.
This course is a comprehensive course in word processing. Students will be prepared for the MOUS objective for MS Word. Emphasis is placed on student ability to understand the command and operations of the software. This course is not recommended for student who have no computer experience.
2 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EN 090 and MT 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English and Math. This course is a comprehensive course in spread sheets. Students will be prepared for the MOUS objectives for MS Excel. Emphasis is placed on student ability to understand the commands and operations of the software. This course is not recommended for students who have no computer experience.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090 and MT 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English and math.
This course is a comprehensive course in using database software. Students will be prepared for the MOUS objectives for MS Access. Emphasis is placed on student ability to understand the commands and operations of the software. This course is not recommended for students who have no computer experience.
1 Semester Hour
This course is an introduction to e-mail and the Internet. An overview of various Internet resources for research and communication are covered. This course consists of lectures and hands-on experience.
1 Semester Hour Prerequisite: EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English. This course is an introduction to creating a web site. This course will provide fundamental knowledge of building web pages through the utilization of a current application, web page development software. This course will consist of lectures and hands-on experience.
2 Semester Hours
This course is an introduction to the creation and delivery of electronic presentations using an electronic graphical presentation software package. Not recommended for students with no computer experience who are also enrolled in EN 090.
2 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Students must be a CS candidate for graduation during the semester registering for the course. This course will provide students with experiences in a practical working environment. Students must complete a paper on their experience and participate in a discussion panel to share their exsperiences with other computer students.
1 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation. This course is designed to pull all aspects of the program together. Students will complete a portfolio of all work throughout the program as outlined in the assessment plan for formal evaluation. They will complete a customized project and be required to pass a comprehensive exit exam. Students will also compelte a service learning work-based project.
1-3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of Department Chair. This course presents classes in Computer Information Systems which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individualized instruction, and/or research in an area related to Computer Information Systems.