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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS 142 Introduction to C#
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Introduction to Microsoft’s .NET Programming Language C#. Includes introduction and simple compilation and execution of
programs from the Visual Studio IDE, data types and declarations, using methods, creating classes and objects, selection
and repetition, and creating and using arrays. Also includes inheritance, exception handling, GUI objects and controls from
the Visual Studio IDE, and handling events.
Recommendation: Completion of CIS 100 or prior programming experience before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 150 Game Programming I
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Basic concepts of game programming using managed DirectX and C#. Includes getting started with Direct 3D, Direct 3D
devices, rendering, meshes, and creating a game.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 142 or corequisite.
Corequisite(s): CIS 142.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 151 Game Programming II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of CIS 150. Intermediate concepts of game programming using managed DirectX and C#. Includes graphic
concepts, High Level Shader, sound, and user input.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 150.
Offered: Spring.
CIS 162 Database Design and Development
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to database concepts and terminology. Includes file systems and databases, the relational database model,
entity relationship modeling, normalization, and database design.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 170 CISCO I: Networking Fundamentals
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Introduction to the fundamentals of networking. Includes network concepts, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
model, binary numbering system, network architecture, Local Area Network (LAN) design and installation, and Cisco
troubleshooting procedures. Also includes preparation for Cisco certification examination.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 136.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CIS 171 CISCO II: Networking Router Technologies
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Introduction to the fundamentals of networking router technologies. Includes networking concepts, Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) model, Local Area Network (LAN) technologies, routing protocols, router configuration files, and
Cisco troubleshooting procedures. Also includes preparation for the Cisco certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 170.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 172 CISCO III: Advanced Routing and Switching
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Development of skills to configure advanced routing protocols. Includes Local Area Network (LAN) switching, Virtual LAN
(VLAN), LAN design, routing protocols, access lists, and Novell Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) protocol. Also includes
preparation for the Cisco certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 171.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 173 CISCO IV: Project Based Learning
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Design and configuration of advanced Wide Area Network (WAN) projects using Cisco IOS command set. Includes WAN
design, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and frame relay. Also includes
preparation for Cisco certification examination.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 172.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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