CIS 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS                                              

Prerequisite: None

Computer technology, including social, ethical, philosophical and economic implications, is introduced. Basic hardware components are identified and the concept of software examined.  Facility with productivity tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, Internet access and e-mail, is developed.

(Formerly BAT 201: Introduction to Data Processing)

3 Credits

CIS 201 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS                     

Prerequisite: CIS 101

Concepts regarding the use and benefits of information in the organization are introduced.  Information technologies including telecommunication, computation, data storage and user interface are presented. The evolving nature of information systems and the change process, including design, development and implementation are also presented.  (Formerly BAT 300 Introduction to Information Systems)

3 Credits

CIS 220 SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN                                              

Prerequisite: CIS 201

Management and planning of the information system are presented. Included are the concepts and technologies of life cycle, requirements, analysis, logical specification, logical design and detailed design are introduced. Case studies and team projects are utilized.

3 Credits

CIS 250 BASIC PROGRAMMING                                                                

Prerequisite: CIS 101

Programming techniques and concepts regarding information processing including algorithms, data and file structures, program creation, correction and validation are presented. Both object-oriented and procedural methodologies are covered.  Traditional and visual development environments are introduced and utilized.

(Formerly BAT 250 Basic Programming)

3 Credits

CIS 302 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS                        

Prerequisite: CIS 201

This course provides an introduction to the issues and practices of organizational components responsible for the design, development and delivery of information services and systems including organizational theory, personnel, budgeting and strategic planning. Management science techniques will also be introduced: cost-benefit analysis, optimization and game theory.

3 Credits

CIS 305 COMPUTER CONCEPTS                                                              

Prerequisite: CIS 201

Fundamental concepts and terminology associated with computer hardware and software are presented. Topics covered include processor components and architecture, peripheral devices, operating systems, and standards.

(Formerly BAT 260 Computer Concepts)

3 Credits

CIS 311 E-COMMERCE                                                                                               

Prerequisite: CIS 201

Business strategies and technologies facilitating the delivery of products and services in a globally networked environment are introduced. Topics covered include an overview of electronic commerce and technical infrastructure; business strategies including revenue models, selling and marketing on the Web, legal and ethical issues; and technological implications such as hardware and software, security and integration issues.

(Formerly BAT 318 E-Commerce)

3 Credits

CIS 313 WEB PUBLISHING I                                                                                   

Prerequisite: CIS 201

Introduction to models and tools used to develop documents for the World Wide Web. Topics covered include planning, and designing, basic graphics and markup language.

(Formerly CSC 435)

3 Credits

CIS 314 WEB PUBLISHING II                                                                                  

Prerequisite: CIS 313, CIS 330 concurrently

Extend the concepts and techniques presented in CIS 313, Web Publishing I. Topics covered include advanced multimedia utilization, animation, audio, and database enabled applications.

3 Credits

CIS 330 DATABASE MANAGEMENT                                                            

Prerequisite: CIS 220, CIS 250

Analysis, design and implementation of information systems with databases are presented.  Topics covered include normalization concepts; DBMS tools, Entity-Relationship modeling and query processing are studied and utilized in a project environment.

(Formerly BAT 410 Database Management)

3 Credits

CIS 351 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING: C++                           

Prerequisite: CIS 101

Introduction to object-oriented programming using C++. Topics covered include control structures, functions, data types and abstractions, inheritance, polymorphism and templates.

(Formerly BAT 251)

3 Credits

CIS 352 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING: JAVA                          

Prerequisite: CIS 101

Introduction to object-oriented programming using Java. Topics covered include virtual machine, control structures, functions, data types and abstractions, inheritance and polymorphism.

3 Credits

CIS 353 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING: C#                                 3 Credits

Prerequisite: CIS 101

Introduction to object-oriented programming using C#. Topics covered include virtual machine, control structures, functions, data types and abstractions, inheritance and polymorphism.

3 Credits

CIS 415 NETWORKS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS                            Credits

Prerequisite: CIS 305

Principles and application of networking and telecommunication fundamentals are presented.  Data communication and telecommunication protocols and models, standards and Standard Organizations, hardware and software implementations are studied. Installation, configuration, management and administration skills are gained in the laboratory.

(Formerly BAT 315 Network Administration)

3 Credits

CIS 417 NETWORK MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY                 

Prerequisite: CIS 415

Introduction to models and tools used to manage networks and Web sites. Topics covered include planning, and designing, including physical site, hardware and software; implementation; and management including user and data administration, security, monitoring, operational support and user support (help desk).

3 Credits

CIS 421 OBJECT-ORIENTED MODELING                                                 

Prerequisite: CIS 220

Introduction to the methods and tools of object-oriented analysis and design including Unified Modeling Language (UML) and computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools.

3 Credits

CIS 431 ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT                                     

Prerequisite: CIS 330

Introduction to issues and techniques of database administration and security. Topics covered include planning, implementation, user-management and security.

3 Credits

CIS 440 PROJECT MANAGEMENTAND PRACTICE                   

Prerequisite: CIS 220

Project management concepts and practice, including teamwork and decision-making, are

studied. Advanced CIS majors design and implement an information system employing

project management techniques.

3 Credits

CIS 451 INTERNET PROGRAMMING                                                                      

Prerequisite: CIS 250

Introduction to event-driven programming using a “visual” computer language and integrated development environment. Topics covered include event-driven design, interactive programming, and use of controls.

3 Credits

CIS 460 APPLIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT     

Prerequisite: CIS 330, CIS 311 

A senior project in which the students, working in teams, undertake the analysis, design and implementation of an information system application providing the solution to a “real world” requirement. Additionally, all students must complete an exit examination and interview with the Department Chairperson.

3 Credits