CIS Course Descriptions

The CIS program at UIW consists of courses in computer hardware, systems software, operating systems, application software, computer programming, database system management, networking, telecommunications, information systems security, Internet applications development, accounting, economics, information systems management and opportunities for internships in the community.

CIS 2325 Personal Productivity Applications - Concepts, methods, and practice in the effective use of end-user productivity software and integration of desktop products. Cross-referenced with BINF 2325. Prerequisite: COMP 1301. (Fall, Spring)

CIS 2328 Hardware and Systems Software - Instruction and practice in the assembly of microcomputer hardware components into a working system, in the use of operating system functions and utilities, and in the selection of hardware and software for a small business or home system. Cross-referenced with BINF 2328. Prerequisite: COMP 1301. (Fall)

CIS 2330 Programming Languages I - Introduction to programming design and development emphasizing structured programming techniques: vehicle language Visual Basic. NET. Cross-referenced with BINF 2330. Prerequisite: BINF 2325 or permission of the instructor. (Spring)

CIS 2335 Network + - Introduction to networking essentials including networking media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. Prerequisite: CIS 2328. (Spring)

CIS 2340 Windows Operating Systems - Introduction to current Microsoft professional operating systems. Focus is on developing the skills necessary to install, configure and administer these operating systems on stand-alone and client computers. Prerequisite: COMP 1301. (Fall)

CIS 2350 UNIX I - Introduction to the UNIX (Linux) operating systems including processes, memory and file system management, multi-user concepts, use of system editors, basic commands and shell scripts. Prerequisite: COMP 1301. (Fall)

CIS 3310 Introduction to Database Systems – Introduction to database systems with a special emphasis on relational database system concepts, architecture and the use of structured query language (SQL) to process information. Prerequisite: CIS 2325. (Spring)

CIS 3319 Internship in CIS - Practical experience in CIS through a monitored work experience. Application must be made 60 days prior to registration. Prerequisites: minimum GPA of 3.0, 12 hours in CIS and approval of the Computer Information Systems coordinator required. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

CIS 3330 Programming Languages II - Continuation of Programming Languages I with an emphasis on object-oriented programming methodologies and advanced language features: vehicle language Visual Basic.NET. Cross-referenced with BINF 3330. Prerequisite: BINF 2230. (Fall)

CIS 3340 Windows Network Environment – Focus is on developing the skills required by system and network administrators who implement, manage and troubleshoot existing Microsoft network and server environments. Prerequisite: CIS 2340. (Spring)

CIS 3350 UNIX II – Focus is on system management and communication, the installation and maintenance of server software, network security and data integrity issues, installation and configuration of the kernel and related applications and utilities. Prerequisite: CIS 2350. (Spring)

CIS 3367 Introduction to Networks and Telecommunications - Basic telecommunications terminology and concepts. Introduction to voice and data networks, including technology, hardware, and software. Cross-referenced with BINF 3367. Prerequisites: BINF 2321 and BINF 2328. (Spring)

CIS 4310 Management of Technology – Introduction to tactical level management of information system resources. Topics covered include: facility management, planning and budgeting, help desk management and customer service. Prerequisites: BINF 2321 and 12 hours of upper division CIS courses or permission of the instructor. (Fall)

CIS 4340 Windows Security – An introduction to the field of computer and network security with an emphasis on the Microsoft Windows operating environment. Prerequisite: CIS 3340. (Fall)

CIS 4350 UNIX Security - An introduction to the field of computer and network security with an emphasis on the UNIX (Linux) operating environment. Prerequisite: CIS 3350. (Fall)

CIS 4368 Internet Development -The design and development of web sites that integrate databases using XHTML, XML and ASP.NET technology. Prerequisite: CIS 2330 (Fall)