2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

CIS 110-Introduction to Microcomputers with Microsoft Office 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course is to introduce students to the current “industry standard” software
packages in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, etc.
It is not intended to teach the student programming, but to furnish a general knowledge
of how a computer works using a “hands-on” approach. This is a first course
that other CIS courses require as a prerequisite. Formerly IST 209, students cannot get
duplicate credit.
Prerequisite: OMT 119 or placement by exam.
CIS 111-Word Processing with Microsoft Word 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A study and application course using the current word processing program to
create, edit and format documents and tables. Editing features may include find
and replace, move and copy, hypertext links, proofing tools, and integrating information
from the internet and other programs. Students will create mail merge documents
and address databases. Formerly BUS 256, students cannot get duplicate credit.
Corequisite: OMT 119 or placement by exam.
CIS 112-Spreadsheet Analysis using Microsoft Excel 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This hands-on course is designed to provide students with experience in solving
real life business problems using the graphical spreadsheet application program
“Microsoft Excel.” The course covers all aspects of electronic spreadsheets
from the simple techniques of planning, creating and printing worksheets, using
functions and formulas, creating and printing charts and graphics, and includes
advanced features such as multiple worksheets, using Excel’s data management
features, performing data analysis, and developing custom worksheets. Formerly
IST 264, students cannot get duplicate credit.
Prerequisite: CIS 110.
CIS 114-Database Analysis using Microsoft Access 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This hands-on course is designed to provide students with the concepts of relational
database management systems and experience in solving real life business
data management problems using the Windows based relational database management
system “Microsoft Access.” The course covers all aspects of relational databases
such as creating and maintaining tables, sorting, querying, and printing.
Also included are such advanced topics as designing customized data entry forms
and reports. Formerly IST 270, students cannot get duplicate credit.
Prerequisite: CIS 110.
CIS 116-Presentation Analysis with Microsoft Powerpoint 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This hands-on course is designed to provide students with experience in the
powerful presentation graphics program “Microsoft PowerPoint”. The student will
learn how to structure, design and present information to an audience. The student
will learn how to deliver PowerPoint presentations using printed handouts, overhead
transparencies and the most popular electronic slide show.
CIS 120-PC Operating Systems with Microsoft Windows 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The course introduces the student to the functional components of the operating
system software which manage the physical resources of the personal computer
system. Students will be introduced to various PC operating systems with
emphasis on Microsoft Windows. Topics include: simple DOS commands, syntaxes,
simple to advanced batch file techniques, common features of operating systems,
disk and file management, memory management, using a network and installing
printers. Formerly IST 291, students cannot get duplicate credit.
Prerequisite: CIS 110.
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