Course Catalog - Knowledge Systems Institute

Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
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CIS360
Digital Systems: This course covers fundamentals
of digital systems, integrated circuit (IC)
components, microprocessors and peripherals.
Several laboratory experiments are included in the
course. Prerequisites: CIS320 & CIS321. (3 credits)
CIS363
Systems Programming: This course is an
introduction to basic software component and
hardware features of computer systems. This
course also covers machine architecture of several
computer systems, interrupt and trap systems, I/O
programming at the hardware level, interface
design, operating systems, Windows programming
and networking. Prerequisites: CIS322 & CIS340.
(3 credits)
CIS367
Computer Graphics: This course is an
introduction to software and hardware for
computer graphics. Students will have handson
exercises to develop graphics applications.
Prerequisite: CIS350. (3 credits)
CIS370
Introduction to Computer Networks: This
course provides an introduction to networking,
local area network operation, configuration, and
management. Client/server PC networking is
emphasized. Laboratory project Includes network
setup, administration, trouble shooting, and
configuration of wired/wireless routers/firewalls,
etc. The course also prepare students to the
industrial certification Network+. (3 credits)
CIS391
Introduction to Web Design: This course is an
introduction to the principles and tools of design
for the web. Students begin with fundamental
issues of composition and coding, and then
introduce more advanced techniques of layout
and image editing. The creative compositional
and artistic visual aspects of web design as well as
practical use of software is covered. (3 credits)
CIS392
Advanced Web Design: This course will build
upon the basic principles of design and focus on
more advanced techniques. Students will continue
to develop the creative compositional and artistic
visual aspects of web design as well as their use of
design tools, incorporating some new behaviors
and interactive design techniques. Prerequisite:
CIS391. (3 credits)
HM381
Global Communications: This course is
an examination of the structure and flow of
international communication and media
products. Studnts learn the organization of media
and international impact of new media and
information technology. The global village and the
electronic cottage are also discussed. (3 credits)
HM382
Introduction to Computer Law: Computer
professionals need to understand the legal issues
involved in the computer industry including
copyright and patents, confidentiality, ownership,
licensing, consulting, fraud, privacy, the Internet,
and international law. Students will gain an
understanding of the use of law as a management
tool and legal responsibilities required in the
industry. (3 credits)
HM383
Advanced Computer Law: This course focuses
on specialized legal issues relating to commerce
and the computer industry. Students will explore
legal issues associated with the Internet and
electronic commerce leading to an understanding