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2008-2009
CIS (Computer Information Systems)
CIS 101 Business Applications in Technology (3)
A look at the history and use of the personal computer, with an emphasis upon current Microsoft
products including MS Office. Students will gain skills in word processing, spreadsheet management,
database management, web design, and presentation graphics. An emphasis will be placed on the use
of technology in Business. A mastery of the materials and skills taught in this course is
essential for success in most of the other courses in the School of Business and Leadership
because the tools taught in this course are used extensively in the other courses.
CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
A look at the history and use of the personal computer, with an emphasis upon current Microsoft
products including MS Office. Students will gain skills in word processing, spreadsheet
management, database management, web design, and presentation graphics. An emphasis will be
placed on the use of technology in Business.
CIS 260 Computer Science Methodologies (3)
Introduction to computing as a science, with an emphasis upon creating models of problems
represented, manipulated, and solved by a computer. A programming language will be used to
introduce the concepts of developing algorithms, data models, data structures, and object-oriented
software engineering and programming approaches. CUS Prerequisites: CIS 201.
CAGS Prerequisites: MIT 270, ENG 102, MAT 110 or higher.
CIS 305 Multimedia Design and Development (3)
Experience developing desktop multimedia titles for information kiosks, self-running
demonstrations, and interactive learning and training. Strong emphasis upon the multimedia
development cycle for designing, developing, debugging, and distributing multimedia titles
using industry-standard software. Topics include storyboarding, acquiring multimedia content
(text, images, sound, video), and distribution and copyright issues. Students will design and
develop a multimedia title as a course project. CUS Prerequisites: CIS 101, MIT 270 (CIS 260 is
also highly recommended). CAGS Prerequisites: CIS 201.
CIS 320 Programming Foundations (3)
A continuation of CIS 260 with an emphasis upon the program-development cycle, control structures,
file organization, processing, numeric methods and conversions, and data access. Strong emphases
upon design, structured and object-oriented programming principles, code development, and program
documentation. Prerequisites: CIS 260.
CIS 345 Operating Systems (3)
The study of the goals of operating systems and introduction to the resource allocation and
control functions of operating systems, including parallel processing and primitives for
synchronization. Introduction of ideas of virtual memory, paging, and the protection of shared
and non-shared data, as well as the structures of files of data in secondary storage and
security issues. Projects involving lectures on memory management policies, including virtual
memory protection and sharing of information. Numerous models for implementation of various
degrees of sharing and resource allocation are discussed in this class. Additional topics include
the introduction to the resource allocation and control functions of network operating systems.
Study will include the concepts and terminology used with industry standard operating systems.
Prerequisites: CIS 201, MIT 270, (CIS 260 is also highly recommended).
CIS 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
CIS 370 Visual Programming (3)
Mastery of event-driven programming with Microsoft Visual Basic. Strong emphasis upon using a
development cycle to create applications that incorporate Visual Basic forms and controls
program-decision structures, looping, and procedures. Course requirements correlate with
Microsoft Visual Basic development certification objectives. Prerequisites: CIS 320.
CIS 380 Database Management (3)
Database concepts, data models, query languages, SQL, and multi-tiered enterprise database
solutions, with emphases upon database design, development, and implementation. Additional
topics include Microsoft SQL server, data warehousing, and database security.
CUS Prerequisites: CIS 101, CIS 260. CAGS Prerequisites: CIS 201 or equivalent, ENG 102, MIT 270.
CIS 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
CIS 401 Applications and Issues in Technology (3)
Reviews the most recent developments in computer technology. Refines student's existing
knowledge of primary applications, introduces intermediate and advanced software functions,
and explores the most recent developments impacting use of computer applications for information
processing and information accesses. Ethical issues related to the use of computer technologies
will also be addressed. Prerequisites: CIS 201 or equivalent.
CIS 410 Data Communications (3)
Study of both managerial issues and supporting technical knowledge needed to plan and manage
today's business communication systems. Focus on problems in computer communications and
interfacing, rules, protocols, and current and future standards, including designing and
implementing business networking solutions (LANs, WANs). CUS Prerequisites: CIS 260. CAGS
Prerequisites: MIT 270, MIT 330, ENG 102.
CIS 415 Internet Development (3)
A look at the history and development of the Internet with an emphasis upon developing
Internet, Intranet, and Extranet distributed data access. Additional topics include a web
development cycle, Microsoft SQL server, database connectivity, HTML, and DHTML. Students
will develop a live website as a course project. CUS Prerequisites: CIS 380. CAGS
Prerequisites: CIS 260, CIS 380, ENG 102, or permission of the instructor for non-majors.
CIS 420 Healthcare Informatics (3)
This course is designed to provide acquisition and application of knowledge
and skill in information, computer and patient care technology. Content emphasis
is on managing information, knowledge and technology to communicate effectively,
provide safe care, and validate clinical decisions. Databases, decision support
systems, new workflow processes and changes in practice are analyzed within the
context of technology as a tool to facilitate care. Prerequisites: NUR 400.
CIS 440 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
Study of object-oriented programming development methods, data types, operators, expressions,
control flow, and input and output of a specific programming language. CUS Prerequisites:
CIS 260. CAGS Prerequisites: None.
CIS 450 Internship (3)
Field experience in computer information systems as structured with an outside organization.
Only students reflecting exceptional academic performance will be approved. Requires approval
of student's advisor. Prerequisites: Sufficient course work as approved by student's advisor.
CIS 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
CIS 491 Capstone Project (3)
Students assimilate and apply previous coursework in the CIS programs to a comprehensive
problem in the area of management information systems. Prerequisites: Completion of or
concurrent enrollment in all other major course work.
CIS 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
CIS 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of students, laboratory
preparation, and assisting in the preparation and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated
for credit.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
