It is assumed that students can use a browser and email. The course is a 14 or 15 week course. Each week the students will meet once for 3 - 4 hours. The course is taught in a computer lab or in a mix of classroom and lab. The instructor provides short lectures and demos and assists students as they work with computers doing tutorials and assignments.
Students often have to complete their assignments with additional lab sessions on their own time.
The course provides an introduction to computers and networks- their structure, functions, and applications. The course includes an introduction to programming, the Internet, and exposure to some application programs. Students are required to work with a computer to complete most assignments. It is assumed that students can use a browser and email. CIS 101 is a three-credit course.