2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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CHEM 450 Directed Individual Study
Individual research conducted by the student. Three, six or nine hours of consultation and laboratory
work per week. Prerequisite: Open to advanced students by permission of the instructor.
1-4 Hrs.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS 110 Fundamentals of Microcomputers
This course introduces the fundamentals the personal computer (PC) with emphasis on the use
of the PC to improve personal productivity. Application topics include word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation graphics and communication software. 3 Hrs.
CIS 120 Advanced Microcomputer Fundamentals
This course provides advanced instruction in personal productivity applications using word processing,
spreadsheet, database and presentation graphics software. Prerequisite: CIS 110 or
permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
CIS 230 Introduction to the Internet
An overview of the Internet from an end-user perspective. Topics include the structure and uses
of the Internet, use of web browser software and creating personal web pages. Prerequisite:
CIS 110 and sophomore standing or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
CIS 270 Introduction to Information Systems
An overview of the nature and uses of information systems in today's society. Topics range from
hardware and software technologies to issues of privacy and ethics. Intended for both IS and
non-IS majors. Fall Term, Spring Terms, every year. 3 Hrs.
CIS 290 Introduction to Digital Multimedia
An introductory study of the computer technologies, creative skills and software tools employed
in the digital arts. Topics include graphics, sound and video. Concepts will be applied through
an introductory examination of digital arts software. Emphasis is on the use of multimedia technologies
rather than the computer science of multimedia technologies. This course is intended
for all majors. Prerequisite: A basic familiarity with personal computer systems. Fall. 3 Hrs.
CIS 300 Information Systems in Global Enterprise
This course focuses on IT environments around the world, national infrastructures and regulatory
regimes, global IT applications, global IS development strategies, global management
support systems and global IT management strategies. The course provides an in-depth
understanding of managing information resources across national borders, time zones,
cultures, political philosophies, regulatory regimes and economic infrastructures. Spring Term,
Odd years. 3 Hrs.
CIS 310 Applications Programming I
An introduction to software engineering methodologies and the development of software applications
using RAD tools. Topics include interface design, structured programming and file
input/output. Programming concepts are applied using a current software development environment.
Prerequisites: MATH 105 (with a minimum grade of C), PHIL 204. 3 Hrs.
CIS 315 Management Information Systems
All types of business, both large and small, are using information systems, networks, and
Internet technology to conduct more of their business electronically, achieving new levels of
efficiency and competitivenss. This course is an investigation of information systems within
organizations. The course studies information systems from both technical and behavioral perspectives
and the changes information systems are bringing to organizations and management.
3 Hrs.
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