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database management software. This course along with Computer Hardware and Software II prepares the students for the Comp/TIA A+
certification examination. (GE)
course descriptions
CIS 1113 Networking Essentials .....................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review AND ACT Math score of 17, COMPASS Algebra score of 27, or grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0803 Basic Algebra.
Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course, an introduction to local area networks (LANs), is the first course of study of networking. The
student will learn to make networking cables, structured wire installations, and build and troubleshoot simple LANs. Other topics include
the OSI Model, data link and network layer devices, IP addresses, subnet masking, ARP, RARP, cabling, topologies, wiring closets, and basic
electrical and electronic issues in networks. The course prepares the student for Network Administration, the second semester of the network
administrator certification and the first semester of the Local Area Networking (LAN1) as well as the first test (Network Essentials) in the
Microsoft Certified System Engineer progression.
CIS 1133 Introduction to Computer Programming Logic and Language .............................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324
Language Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review AND ACT Math score of 17, COMPASS Algebra score of 27, or grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0803
Basic Algebra. Offered in the spring semester. This course covers the fundamentals of computer programming. Through the use of Visual Basic,
students will be given the skill sets required to perform all aspects of program operation. Logical thinking, flowcharting, program flow control
structures, event processing, and graphical user interface concepts are the focus of this class. Structured program design is also stressed. Upon
completion, students will have the background required to master more advanced programming languages. (GE)
CIS 1203 Introduction to Network Administration ..................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 17, COMPASS Algebra score of 27, or grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0803 Basic Algebra AND grade of “C” or higher
in either CIS 1113 Network Essentials or CIS 2103 Computer Hardware and Software II. Offered in the fall semester. This course, an introduction to
local area networks (LAN’s), is the first course of study of networking. The student will learn to make Ethernet networking cables, structured
wire installations, and build and troubleshoot simple LAN’s. Other topics include the OSI Model, data link and network layer devices, IP
addresses, subnet masking, ARP, RARP, cabling, topologies, wiring closets, and basic electrical and electronic issues in networks. The course
prepares the student for the first test (Network Essentials) in the Microsoft Certified System Engineer progression.
CIS 2023 Internet Technologies .....................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 17, COMPASS Algebra score of 27, or grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0803 Basic Algebra. Co-requisite: Concurrently
enrolled in either CIS 1133 Computer Programing Logic & Language or CIS 2103 Computer Hardware & Software II. Offered in the spring semester. This
course teaches students how to develop an effective website using popular Web design languages and techniques. The fundamentals of a
browser are covered and students will learn industry standard practices used in the design and implementation of Internet Web pages. Major
topics covered include XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, layout and design, website development, multimedia and interactivity, e-commerce,
Web promotion, and JavaScript. (GE)
CIS 2103 Computer Hardware and Software II .......................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the spring semester. This course, in conjunction with CIS 1103, prepares the student for the A+
Certification exam. The basics of supporting Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 are covered as well as various communication techniques
such as dial-up, network and Internet connections. (GE)
CIS 2123 Local Area Networking I ...................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the spring semester. This course is designed for students with the goal of certification as a Microsoft
Certified System Engineer (MCSE), a Microsoft Certified System Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or a
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). It covers the Configuring Windows 7 exam (70-680). This exam measures the ability to implement,
administer and troubleshoot Windows 7 in any network environment. (GE)
CIS 2133 Local Area Networking II ...................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the fall semester. This course is designed for students with the goal of certification as a Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). It covers the Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration exam (70-642). This exam