CIS120 Concepts of Computing  4 credits  (4 lec hrs/wk)

This course introduces students to topics in critical areas of computer technology, information security, and productivity applications as they relate to the workplace. Subjects include hardware, networking, cyber security and privacy, social media, ethics, and cloud computing. Productivity applications are introduced through hands-on activities and projects using the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Word (text document), Excel (spreadsheets), Access (database), and PowerPoint (presentation) including examples of their use in everyday businesses.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: LDC

CIS125DB Database Applications  3 credits  (2 lec, 2 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( CIS120 ) or ( CS160 )

Databases are at the heart of commercial application development and their use extends to other environments where large amounts of data must be stored for efficient update, retrieval, and analysis. The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the use of data management systems for applications. Topics covered include data models, query languages, transactions, data processing, and database as a service.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

CIS125W Word Processing Applications Microsoft  3 credits  (2 lec, 2 lec lab hrs/wk)

Computers are used to create the majority of our documents. It is impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you will need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing. Microsoft Word is filled with features and tools designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents making your work easy.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE