An introductory survey of the needs for and roles of computer information systems in organizations. An introduction to basic concepts in computing and fundamental techniques for solving computational problems. An introduction to the design of computer information systems using structured analysis and design techniques. Using computer-based tools to design and produce multimedia information bases and presentations. Digital audio and video techniques, animation, multimedia authoring.
Courses vary to reflect current interests or new developments in computing.
An introduction to voice communication, data communication and networking. Covers technical aspects of communications, the public telephone system, individual pieces of equipment and software, transmission protocols, and networks with emphasis on local area networks. Enables the understanding of individual pieces of hardware, software and circuits and how to configure them into the many networks seen worldwide. 3 hours Basic concepts of database design using data dictionaries, entity relationship modeling and normalization. CIS 220 and CIS 230.