2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Dec 09, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

CIS 120 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

Concepts and theories regarding computer hardware, software, and information processing systems. Includes an intensive lecture component covering the most current technological/computer information available and a hands-on component using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation, e-mail and web browsing application software packages. No prior experience necessary.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. describe computer hardware, software, and information processing and how they are applied to current business operations and management;
  2. describe current and future uses of and careers in computers;
  3. effectively operate a computer system and its various peripheral devices, such as printers and disk drives;
  4. correctly use computer-related vocabulary;
  5. describe the limitations of computer systems and their applications in various environments;
  6. discuss the impact of the Internet, telecommunications, and networks to the way computers are used;
  7. identify issues related to security, ethics, and privacy when using a computer;
  8. produce computer-generated projects through the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation, e-mail, and web browsing computer application software.


General Education: Options.