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CIS 278 C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Concepts and implementation of object-oriented programming and design using C++. Includes the language syntax of
C++, applications using C++ objects to solve information systems problems, and class libraries created for reuse and
inheritance.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 265.
Information: Completion of CIS 265 or consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 279 Java Programming
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using the Java programming language. Includes writing stand-alone
programs and applets. Also includes strings, files, exception processing and threads.
Recommendation: Completion of CIS 265 or minimum of one year of C programming experience before enrolling in this
course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 280 Systems Analysis and Design: Concepts and Tools
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Concepts of systems analysis and design for all phases of the systems development life cycle. Includes problem
identification, project initiation and planning, analysis, logical design, physical design, implementation and testing, and
operations and maintenance. Also includes specific tools used by systems analysts, introduction and use of CASE
(computer-aided software engineering) tools, and project management software.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 131 or 162.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 281 Systems Analysis and Design: Applications
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Concepts and tools of systems analysis applied to specific projects. Includes performing a project from problem initiation
through to implementation using CASE tools, project management software, and appropriate software development tools.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 280.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIS 299 Introduction to Co-op: Computer Information Systems
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
See Cooperative Education (CED) section for description.
Corequisite(s): CIS 299WK
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours.
Offered: Spring.
CIS 299WK Co-op Work: Comp Info Systems
1-8 cr. hrs. 5-40 periods (5-40 lab)
Co-op Work: Computer Information Systems See Cooperative Education (CED) section for description.
Corequisite(s): CIS 299
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours.
Offered: Spring.
Computer Software Applications
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS — COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
CSA 089 Beginning Computer Skills
1 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (.5 lec., 1 lab)
Beginning approach to operating a computer with a focus on basic computer skills and computer terminology. Includes
Windows basics, Internet basics, fundamentals of Pima Community College web site and MyPima, email basics, and basic
word processing skills.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSA 100 Computer Literacy
1 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (.5 lec., 1 lab)
Overview of computer applications and functions. Includes components of a computer system, spreadsheet, database, and
word processing use within a workplace. Also includes computer networks for communication and information.
Recommendation: Completion of CSA 089 or basic computer and keyboard skills, completion of REA 091 or satisfactory
score on the reading assessment test before enrolling in this course.
Information: CSA 100 meets occupational general education computer and information literacy requirements and is a one
credit version of CSA 101.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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