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CIS 50 INTRO TO COMPUTING INFO TECH 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU/UC
A comprehensive introductory overview of computers and information technology. Topics include: basic computer concepts and terminology, hardware, software, data and procedures, data communications, Internet, computer programming concepts, the system development process and new emerging technologies. Students will interactively solve applied problems utilizing software productivity tools such as: word processors, spreadsheets, databases, Email, WWW, and programming languages such as Visual Basic or HTML. Introduce the analytical, written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate effectively in a business computing environment.
Day 20045 MW 8:00-9:15 2490 KANG 08/20-12/21 OP V01
Lab By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 803
Day 20044 TTh 11:00-12:15 202 COLBER 08/20-12/21 OP V02 Lab By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 803
Web 20668 By Arr 4.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE FIELDS 08/20-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 50-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Students must have access to Microsoft Office 2010 software.
Web 20046 By Arr 4.6 Hrs/Wk ONLINE FIELDS 09/04-12/21 OP DE2
CIS 50-DE2 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Students must have access to Microsoft Office 2010 software.
CIS 50-DE2 meets from Sept 4 - Dec 21.
Web 20922 By Arr 9.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE FIELDS 10/22-12/14 OP DE3
CIS 50-DE3 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Students must have access to Microsoft Office 2010 software.
CIS 50-FT2 meets from Oct 22 - Dec 14.
CIS 54 ExCEL: INTRO TO SPREADSHEETS 4.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Introductory level spreadsheet class using Microsoft Excel to create a variety of spreadsheets with emphasis on business application programs. Identification of an Excel worksheet, adding numbers and text to a worksheet, calculations using functions and formulas, modify, change and format cell entries, save, retrieve and print a worksheet. Includes functions, templates, data query, charts, and macros. Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 50.
Day 20429 Wed 9:30-12:20 804 HART 08/20-12/21 OP V01 By Arr 3.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE
CIS 54-V01 is a hybrid course. Students will meet on campus Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:20pm in Room 804. The remainder of the course will be completed online. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning.
Web 21544 By Arr 6.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE DONAT 08/20-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 54-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Students must have access to Microsoft Office 2010 software.
CIS 55 INTEGRATING OFFICE APPLICATION 4.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Develop a beginning/intermediate level of skills using Microsoft Office features of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint to design, produce and integrate: documents, worksheets, databases and professional presentations. The use of Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) to create integrated office documents that promote information sharing and collaboration are covered along with how to create simple integrated office documents on the Web. This course emphasizes workplace communications and information processing skills and standards. Students will complete integrated projects that apply technology to business tasks and represent what is required in an actual business environment using the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 50.
Day 20926 Mon 9:30-12:20 804 HART 08/20-12/21 OP V01 Lab By Arr 3.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE
CIS 55-V01 is a hybrid course. Students will meet on campus Mondays from 9:30am-12:20pm in Room 804. The remainder of the course will be completed online. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ onlinelearning.
CIS 55B ADVANCED MS OFFICE SKILLS 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Provides students with an opportunity for advanced study using the MS Office software suite. Portions of the course will be devoted to an overview of advanced topics in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Extends the fundamental knowledge of MS Office to incorporate and emphasize the integration capabilities among the individual applications. This class offers a case-based, problem solving approach to learning the essentials of how to use the components of the Office suite together to build a portfolio of documents for a company that demonstrate your ability to use and integrate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. This may include business cards, letterhead, brochures, spreadsheets, databases, invoices, presentation reports, web pages and more. Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 55.
Web 22087 By Arr 5.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE HART 08/20-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 55B-V01 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Students must have access to Microsoft Office 2010 software.
CIS 60 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Principles of systems analysis; techniques of analysis and design. This course will explore systems analysis and design from the early days of second generation systems development up to and including graphical user interface design and development (GUI). Exercises and case projects to develop knowledgeable use of the entire system development life cycle. Data gathering, problem solving, data flow diagrams, decision tables, pseudocode, database design and implementation, program coding and the use of Computer- Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 50.
Web 21757 By Arr 4.0 Hrs/Wk ONLINE FIELDS 08/20-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 60-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning.
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CIS 62 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Using the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), learn the basic characteristics of projects and project management, with emphasis on the five PMBOK project process groups of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Explore the nine knowledge areas of project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, and risk and procurement management. This introductory course covers the terminology you will need to know, how all the project management processes are linked together, the key areas of expertise you need to know to manage projects successfully. Review objectives of industry certifications including; Project+, CAPM, PMP. This course focuses on developing and applying management and business skills in typical technical and business environments and provides an introduction to the field of project management. Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 60.
Eve 22379 Th 7:00-9:50 2470 COLBER 08/20-12/21 OP 093
CIS 65 INTRO TO DESKTOP OPERATING SYS 2.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
By performing numerous hands-on labs, students in this class will gain an understanding of desktop operating systems using command line and GUI interfaces, such as Windows XP, 2003, 2008, Win7, UNIX/ Linux, Apple, and other emerging operating systems. Including online web-based desktops and cloud computing. Students will use virtualization software VMware, MS VirtualPC, or Sun VirtualBox to install and configure operating systems and user applications on a microcomputer system. Students will also experiment with online desktops-like AjaxWindows, Schmedley, Glide, Google Docs, eyeOS. Operating systems for cell phones (Google Android Chrome OS, IPhone) will be demonstrated. The role of hardware, application software and the operating system and how they interact with each other will be explored. Students who have completed or are enrolled in CIS 50 may not receive credit. Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 50.
Eve 20616 Th 6:30-8:20 804 DAOUD 08/20-12/21 OP 093
Lab Th 8:30-9:20 804
CIS 66 NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS 3.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
This course is a foundation course that explains and describes how computer networks are designed, installed, and administrated. Introduction to communications concepts, data communications, networking, and internetworking. Review of major network components: hardware, software, protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NETBEUI), topologies, and cabling. Overview of LAN administration, setup, and installation. Preparation for the Network+ certification exam. Students may receive credit for either CIS 66 or CNT 52. Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 50.
Eve 20237 Tue 6:30-9:20 507 DAOUD 08/20-12/21 OP 093 Lab Tue 9:30-10:20 804
CIS 71 COMPUTER TYPING 1.0 Units
Transfer: CSU
Individualized instruction in computer typing. Instruction in basic to advance skills development. Course can be repeated.
Day 20927 Lab MW 1:30-3:00 803B VARDANEGA 09/05-12/21 OP LS1
CIS 71-LS1 meets from Sept 5 - Dec 21.
CIS 71A KEYBOARDING/WORD PROCESSING 1.0 Units
Introduction to the alphabet letter keys on the computer keyboard for touch-typing. Learn basic keyboarding techniques for accuracy and speed. This course is the first in a series of sequential courses in Keyboarding Instruction. Students are advised to take these courses in sequence for best training results.
Web 20618 By Arr 3.4 Hrs/Wk ONLINE AUSTIN 09/04-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 71A-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Course materials and software must be purchased from the college bookstore.
CIS 71A-DE1 meets from Sept 4 - Dec 21.
CIS 71B KEYBOARD (NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS) 1.0 Units
Introduction to the numbers and symbol keys on the computer keyboard for touch typing. Review of alphabetic keys and common punctuation marks. Speed building and accuracy improvement. Strongly Recommended: CIS 71A.
Web 20619 By Arr 3.4 Hrs/Wk ONLINE AUSTIN 09/04-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 71B-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Course materials and software must be purchased from the college bookstore.
CIS 71B-DE1 meets from Sept 4 - Dec 21.
CIS 71C SKILLS IMPROVEMENT 1.0 Units
Development of keyboarding skill for those students who have learned the location of the keys on the keyboard by touch and are ready to increase speed and accuracy. Practice keyboarding control of speed and accuracy on straight copy, rough draft copy, and copy with numbers, and symbols. Skill progress is measured by keying text within specified time limits. Students should know the location of the keys on the keyboard before attempting this course. This course is the third module in a sequential series of beginning keyboarding instruction. Strongly Recommended: Computer Information Systems 71B.
Web 20620 By Arr 3.4 Hrs/Wk ONLINE AUSTIN 09/04-12/21 OP DE1
CIS 71C-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www. laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Course materials and software must be purchased from the college bookstore.
CIS 71C-DE1 meets from Sept 4 - Dec 21.