COM 296P* Forensics Practicum (3) Speech team competition.
Students will research, create, and practice for competition in various
intercollegiate forensics tournaments. Students may take a
combination of practicum courses (COM 291P*, 292P*, 293P*,
294P*, 295P*, and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward
graduation. Not intended for transfer.

Computer Information Systems
For additional special skill COMPUTER courses not designed
for degree credit, please refer to the Special Interest Course listings
located at the end of the Course Description section of this catalog.

CIS 100 Computer Technology and Applications (3) An introduction
to microcomputers and application software. Students will gain
familiarity with microcomputer hardware, operating systems, word
processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet. The course provides
extensive hands-on experience. (Same as RODP BIT 1150)

CIS 101 College Computer Technology (1) An introduction to
computer technology needed for success in college and the workplace.
Major topics include microcomputer technology, Internet tools and
research, e-learning skills and personal computer productivity tools.

CIS 113* Visual BASIC (3) An introduction to Microsoft Visual
BASIC. Topics to be covered include: event driven programming,
interface design, creating menus and dialog boxes, writing event and
general procedures, and using operating system services.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 100 or permission of instructor.

CIS 114* Advanced Visual Basic Programming (3) Continuation
of CIS 113*. Topics to be covered include ActiveX Controls, SQL,
ADO, Windows Common Controls, MDI, Class Modules, COM, and
Internet Controls. PREREQUISITE: CIS113* with a grade of "C" or
better or permission of instructor.

CIS 141* Electronic Presentations for Communication (3) An indepth
course providing hands-on experience using software and
hardware designed to create multimedia presentations. The topics
to be covered include PowerPoint and other presentation software,
multimedia software, hardware for capturing and creating multimedia
presentations, web site design and development, streaming video,
graphics and animation. PREREQUISITE: CIS 100 or permission of
instructor.

CIS 150* Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3) An in-depth course
providing hands-on experience using a microcomputer spreadsheet.
Major topics include: spreadsheet techniques, graphics, data
management, macros, and file importing/exporting. Requires
completion of laboratory assignments outside of class.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 100 or permission of instructor.

CIS 160* Microcomputer Databases (3) An in-depth course
providing hands-on experience using a microcomputer database.
Major topics include relational database design, sorting, queries,
and reporting techniques.

CIS 161* Advanced Database Programming (3) An in-depth
course giving students the conceptual tools needed for database
design using normalization, entity-relation diagramming, and
modeling. Course will also cover practical database programming
using Visual Basic with DAO and ADO. Other topics will include SQL
and Active Server Page technology. PREREQUISITES: CIS 160* and
CIS 113* with a grade of "C" or better or permission of instructor.

CIS 172* Java (3) An introduction to the Java programming language.
Topics include labels and textfields, methods, applets, GUI
components, exception handling, multi-threading, files, and
animation/audio. PREREQUISITE: CIS 113* with grade of "C" or
better or permission of instructor. (Same as RODP CST 209)
CIS 173 C# (3) An introduction to the C# programming language.
Topics to be covered include relational operators and expressions,
control structures, object-oriented programming concepts, and
arrays. PREREQUISITES: CIS 113 with a grade of "C" or better or
permission of instructor.

CIS 190*Computer User Support (3) An introduction to the support
functions of computers. Topics to be covered include: help desk
support, training, system monitoring, configuration control, and
documentation. Students will learn the procedures for supporting
microcomputers in a hands-on environment. PREREQUISITES: CIS
100 and CIS 160*.

CIS 191 *A+ Hardware Certification (3) An introduction to
microcomputer hardware installation, maintenance, repair and
troubleshooting. Students will learn the processes and procedures
for supporting microcomputer hardware in a business environment.
This course is designed to assist the student to take the CompTIA
A+ hardware certification examination. PREREQUISITE: CIS 100.

CIS 192*A+ Software Certification (3) An introduction to
microcomputer operating system installation, configuration,
upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting. Students will learn the
processes and procedures for supporting microcomputer software
in a business environment. This course is designed to assist the
student to take the CompTIA A+ software certification examination.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 100.

CIS 193* Introduction to Linux+ Certification (3) An introduction
to the Linux operating system. Topics to be covered include Linux
installation, administration, networking and security. This course is
designed to assist the student to take the CompTIA Linux+certification
examination. PREREQUISITE: CIS 100

CIS 194* Network+ Certification (3) An introduction to the computer
networks. Topics to be covered include network topologies, network
operating systems, and protocols. This course is designed to assist
the student to take the CompTIA Network+ certification examination.
Will not substitute for CIS 260. PREREQUISITE: CIS 100.