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1. Describe the hardware components of a computer system and explain how they work together.

2. Describe the general functions of the operating system and its interaction with computer hardware and applications software.

3. Describe the significance and threat of computer viruses and have an understanding of the need for and the current methods of file backup procedures.

4. Explain the function and demonstrate the primary features of the Windows environment including essential file management procedures, data transfer within and between documents and applications, adding program and file shortcuts to the desktop and start menu, using the print manager, customizing the Windows display, configuring printers and controlling mouse operations, and using the common Windows accessories such as Notepad and Paint.

5. Explain the function and primary features of a word processing program. Compose, modify, format, spell check, print, save and retrieve documents using a word processing program. Also apply other generally available special features.

6. Explain the function and primary features of a spreadsheet program. Design and build a spreadsheet using labels, values, formulas, functions, and differentiating between absolute and relative references. Modify a spreadsheet using various copying and formatting options. Save, print and retrieve a spreadsheet. Build and print a graph/chart.

7. Identify and understand the appropriate uses of these software applications in the work environment.

8. Discuss legal and ethical issues related to computers and information processing.

9. Demonstrate an ability to access, navigate and participate in an online learning environment.

CIS-1042

  Microcomputer Applications II

  3 Credits

A hands-on introduction to data processing and communication using application software designed for microcomputers. Presents a basic overview of the Internet, focusing on the World Wide Web, presentation graphics, and database management systems. This course offers a brisk review of computer structure and file management at the beginning of the course. Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications I.

1. Explain the function and structure of the Internet and demonstrate how to utilize Internet resources and tools to search for and retrieve information on a specific topic.

2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate Web sites for quality information and accuracy.

3. Identify and explain the best practices of electronic communication including: e-mail, instant messaging, Web logs, wikis, and other social networks.

4. Create a Web page using an office application template (such as word processing, spreadsheets or presentation software) and explain the process of publishing a Web page.

5. Explain the function and primary features of presentation graphics, and demonstrate proficiency in creating effective presentations using text, graphs, organizational charts, tables, clip art and drawing tools.

6. Explain the function and features of database management systems and use one to define a database composed of related tables using standard data types such as numeric, character, logical, date, etc.

7. Use a database management system to enter, update, query, select, sort and report data using both custom and standard user interfaces.

8. Identify and understand the appropriate uses and integration of these software applications in the work environment.

9. Discuss legal and ethical issues related to computers and information processing.

10. Demonstrate an ability to access, navigate and participate in an online learning environment.

11. Analyze the role of the World Wide Web in society and education.

CIS-1510

  Introduction to Flash Animation

  3 Credits

A hands-on introduction to creating Flash animations for the World Wide Web. Students will gain proficiency with Flash illustration and animation concepts, and learn how to set up the program interface, access documentation, import images and sounds. Students will also learn the correct usage of frame actions, user controls, GoTo structures, and MovieClip structures, and have an introduction to ActionScript. Prerequisite: Web Site Design & Management.

1. List the features and benefits of Macromedia's Flash platform and discuss appropriate and inappropriate use of Flash presentations in web site development.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the Flash development environment, including usage of the stage, the timeline, toolbars, property windows, and menus.

3. Explain and successfully complete the steps involved in developing a Flash presentation.

4. Discuss artistic and design considerations of creating effective, user-friendly Flash presentations.

5. Demonstrate the appropriate use of various graphics types, text layout and button design and usage.

6. Discuss and demonstrate appropriate use of sound in a Flash animation

7. Discuss the use of interactivity in Flash presentations, define important terms such as event, target, and action as they relate to Flash presentations, and design a Flash presentation that allows interaction with the user.

8. Discuss how Flash Actionscript can be used to add additional interactivity and functionality to a Flash presentation.

CIS-2120

  Concepts of Local Area Networks

  3 Credits

An overview of basic networking concepts, and the role, setup, and administration of Local Area Networks using Windows systems, in both peer-to-peer and server-based setups. Prerequisite: Desktop Operating Systems and Concepts and Concepts of PC Hardware.

1. Describe the functions and services of a network, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it differs from stand alone systems.

2. Describe the different types of networks such as LAN, MAN, WAN, enterprise, peer-to-peer, client/server and intranet.

3. Describe the various topologies, hardware and cable installations for local and wide area networks.

4. Demonstrate the process of creating a standard CAT5 ethernet cable in both straight-through and cross-connect formats.

5. Demonstrate the process of installing and configuring a wireless network access point and wireless network adapters.

6. Define a protocol and describe the various network protocols.

7. Demonstrate the process of using two PCs running recent home or business-user versions of Windows operating systems to create a peer-to-peer network..

8. Discuss the various methods of connecting a home or small business network to the internet, including shared dialup, DSL, cable modem, and satellite connections.

9. Describe the minimum and optimum hardware requirements of recent Windows server-based operating systems, and compare their costs and benefits over peer-to-peer networks.

10. Demonstrate the process of adding and maintaining user accounts on Windows Server.

11. Discuss the need for network security, including virus protection, and explain the methods for implementing such security in a small network environment.

12. Discuss and demonstrate file and printer sharing options in a peer-to-peer Windows network, and a network using a Windows server.

13. Discuss the options for troubleshooting networks, and how to obtain and apply corrective patches to Windows operating systems.

14. List the functions of a network administrator in both peer-to-peer and server-based environments.

15. Prepare a plan for implementing a Local Area Network, including network infrastructure, client PCs, shared printer, and an optional server, in a small business environment containing established stand-alone personal computers.

16. Explain the need for a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan, and prepare such a plan for a sample small business.

CIS-2125

  Windows Server Administration

  3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the setup and administration of the Local Area Network server using the Windows operating system. Desktop Operating Systems and Concepts of Local Area networks or Cisco Networking I or equivalent recent experience required to enroll in this course.

1. Describe the minimum and optimum hardware requirements of recent Windows server-based operating systems.

2. Demonstrate the process of installing a recent Windows Server operating system on a PC.

3. Define RAID, and compare and contrast the various options in Windows Server for disk volume and partition configuration.

4. Discuss file sharing and printer sharing options under Windows Server.

5. Demonstrate the process of connecting client PCs and shared printers to the network and the server.

6. Demonstrate the process of adding and maintaining user accounts on Windows Server, including file and share permissions, user profiles and login script management.

7. Discuss the use of groups, and demonstrate creating and maintaining domain groups using Microsoft Management Console.

8. Discuss the Microsoft Active Directory facility, and define related terminology including forest, tree, branch, and LDAP.

9. Explain the issues and troubleshooting options surrounding computer accounts in an Windows networking environment, both with and without Active Directory.

10. Discuss the need for network security, including virus protection, and explain the methods for implementing such security under Windows Server.

11. Discuss the Internet services available under Windows Server, including web services, and Microsoft Exchange.

12. Demonstrate the use of Windows Remote desktop to perform server maintenance, and discuss the pros and cons of expanding to the use of Windows Terminal Services to provide remote access for users.

13. Demonstrate how to obtain and apply corrective patches to both client and server operating systems.

14. Explain the need for a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan, and prepare such a plan for a sample small business using the backup and restore options available for Windows servers.

15. Prepare a plan for implementing a Windows Server based Local Area Network, including network infrastructure, client PCs, shared printer, and server(s) supplying file and print services, email, and a web presence, in a small business environment.

CIS-2140

  Programming for the Internet

  3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to client-side programming for the World Wide Web, using the JavaScript language. After learning the basic syntax and structures, students use JavaScript to add dynamic, interactive elements to Web pages. In addition, students will use JavaScript and the Document Object Model to perform various tasks including checking HTML form data prior to processing at the Web server. Prerequisite: Web Site Design & Management.

1. Describe how and why JavaScript was developed and what distinguishes this scripting language from the Java programming language.

2. List the operators and data types supported in JavaScript.

3. Explain how scalar variables and arrays are declared and named.

4. Discuss how JavaScript can be integrated into HTML documents.

5. Explain how JavaScript functions are structured, including the role of the optional return statement.

6. Create scripts incorporating JavaScript's decision and loop structures, including if..else, switch, counter-controlled, and top- and bottom-tested loops.

7. Discuss JavaScript's support for object-oriented programming, and explain how object methods and properties are used.

8. Explain what events handlers are, and discuss their use in creating dynamic Web pages.

9. Discuss the Document Object Model and its use in client-side scripting.

10. Create scripts that make effective use of the document, history, location, and navigator objects

11. Create scripts that use form object properties and methods to validate HTML form data before submission to a Web server.

12. Explain what HTTP cookies are, and discuss their use and abuse on the World Wide Web.

13. Create client-side scripts that store and retrieve data using cookies.

CIS-2410

  Digital Image Manipulation

  3 Credits

Students will learn the properties of various digital image files and their use in both internet and print applications. Using an industry standard image editing program, students will learn how to select, modify, adjust, combine and manipulate digital images for the internet and print applications. The technical and creative aspects of image manipulation will be covered, as well as image file types such as .jpg, .gif, .png, and .tif. Copyright issues, ethical usage of images on the Web, and explanation of the different resolution requirements between Web and print images will also be discussed.

1. Demonstrate the use of various image editing tools including: selection, cloning, painting and drawing as well as defining their sensitivity or selection criteria.

2. Explore the various color modes, RGB, CMYK, and Hexidecimal and their adjustments using various tools including: contrast, curves, brightness, contrast and saturation.

3. Create and/or modify images using levels, mats, filters and effects.

4. Explain the differences between Web images and print images including the color gamut and formulas used to determine image resolution.

5. Explain the differences between bitmap/raster image editing programs and vector graphics drawing programs.

6. Demonstrate imaging technology skills and apply appropriate techniques and terminology.

7. Explain copyright issues and guidelines and apply them to all course assignments.

8. Create new images and modify existing images for presentations on the Web and in print.

9. Create new images for use on the web and modify existing images for presentation on the web.