CIS - Undergraduate Courses

Computer and Information Systems Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Courses

CIS 100
Introduction to Computers 3 credits
Meets University Core Curriculum requirement. This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, presents end-user computing in the form of hands- on experience preparing them with file management skills, fundamental uses of the internet, word-processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation, and e-mail software.

CIS 102
Computers and Research 3 credits
Meets University Core Curriculum Requirement. This course introduces the student to research methodologies with respect to computer resources. Topics covered will be Internet research methods using university and other recognized research portals, advance spreadsheet tools, concepts of developing a database, best practices using presentation tools. Students who earned advanced placement in the computer placement exam can use this course to fulfill the University Core Computer Requirement.

CIS 103
Web Productivity Tools 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 100 or advanced placement
A set of commercial applications for Web Designers for developing web products using methods, principles, and tools for web development applying web productivity tools for the Internet. Topics include designing web pages using HTML and the latest authoring tools. Students who earned advanced placement in the computer placement exam can use this course to fulfill the University Core Computer Requirement.

CIS 106
Healthcare Informatics 3 credits
This course is specifically designed for the BSN Completion Student. Students will receive instruction in the theory of information technology along with hands on application as it relates to nursing management and the delivery of patient care. Focus will be on the skills necessary to use and evaluate Computer Operating Systems, Databases, and search engines for budgeting, communications, presentations, data collection, analysis and decision-making. The course includes hands on laboratory sessions using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, clinical applications and the use of the Internet and library databases for research.

CIS 115
Introduction to Application Programming 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 100 or advanced placement
Presents a set of programming skills using basic tools and examines their application for program development within the Windows graphical user environment and allows students to master the fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Students who earned advanced placement in the computer placement exam can use this course to fulfill the University Core Computer Requirement.

CIS 201
Programming Logic and Design 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 100 or advanced placement
Elements of programming, logic design, control structures, syntax and algorithms and coding in a standard language (C++) are studied along with methods for design, testing, and debugging. The course covers Introduction to Computing I and II in compliance with the most current ACM/IEEE-CS recommendations for Computing Curricula (may be substituted with CSC 172). Students who earned advanced placement in the computer placement exam can use this course to fulfill the University Core Computer Requirement.

CIS 220
Programming for the Internet 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 201 or CSC172
This course is intended to introduce the student to the examination of web technologies, architecture, programming and design. Topics covered throughout this course are client server, HTTP, server side programming, and industry standards. It is recommended that the student understand functional programming logic as a pre-requisite and if the student has no knowledge of HTML and Web Design, it is recommended they take CIS103 prior to taking this course.

CIS 281
Networks 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 100 or Equivalent
Course emphasis is on the principles of distributed design and development of secure data communications and network systems for business. Focus is on understanding the technology and commonly accepted standards, protocols and topologies, emphasizes security plus certification.

CIS 325
Secure Software Construction 3 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 305
Secure engineering of code, this course presents the fundamental methodologies employed in secure software engineering construction including all of the underlying elements of system programming. It integrates these perspectives into practical approaches to software assurance.

CIS 335
Human Factors in Security 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS305
Human factors in design and operation of secure systems. Balance between theory, standards and practices related to human-computer interaction. Emphasizes design issues and processes as they apply to ensuring disciplined practice.

CIS 345
Software Project Management 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
This course presents a comprehensive overview of project management methods, models, organizational issues, software tools and standards for planning, scheduling, costing and control of software and information systems related projects in compliance with the specifications of the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

CIS 382
Database Design 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 305
Course emphasis is on logical and physical database design, conceptual data modeling and Database implementation. The Standard Query Language (SQL) is given particular consideration. Focus is on understanding the technology with respect to commonly accepted methods and procedures for development of computerized information bases and emerging database technologies.

CIS 387
Secure Database Programming 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 382
Implementation of secure access control. Course emphasis is on ensuring access control in a database environment. Content emphasizes IDS and access control methods and principles.

CIS 390
Ethics and Technology 3 credits
This Course is open to all majors, it explores the role of the information professional in today's society, topics include roles, values and norms, accountability in information use, human and social responsibility, protection and security, legal, and ethical concerns such as rights of privacy and access.

CIS 395
Information Systems Internship 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Provides an opportunity for computer information systems majors in junior and senior years to work within an applied setting to gain practical experience, the internship must be arranged through an academic advisor. The internship may be repeated with permission up to a maximum of six credit hours.

CIS 405
Software Maintenance 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 305
This course examines an integrated set of activities embodied in the primary process of post release software management including preparation of maintenance plans, software understanding and description. The ISO/IEC 12207 maintenance process will provide the framework for planning and managing the work involved in performing software maintenance.

CIS 445
Introduction to IS Audit - Forensics 3 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 305
This course introduces fundamental concepts in forensics and security control. It provides essential knowledge and skills for forensic IS auditors. This includes examination of the range of commonly accepted information systems forensic audit methods and tools. It also introduces the principles that underlie the assurance of the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information assets.

CIS 455
Audit for IS Process Control - Advanced Forensics 3 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 445 and CIS 485
This course provides advanced understanding of system forensics. It takes the perspective that organizational control originates from the ability to track and assign accountability for electronic transactions. This course will provide a thorough understanding of forensic procedures associated with all known methods of violation and attack.

CIS 460
Technologies for Electronic Commerce 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
Real world applications and cases are studied to introduce concepts related to the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of electronic commerce systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of electronic commerce technology into current information systems.

CIS 484
SQA and Configuration Management 3 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 305
This course presents verification (review) and validation (testing) principles and methods in depth and identification of software project risk. In addition it provides the body of knowledge in configuration management as a related process. Students will be able to prescribe an effective monitoring and control system for any kind of IT work.

CIS 485
Information Assurance 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
This course takes the perspective that information assurance is a strategic function. Consequently the concepts, principles and application of all of the sixteen areas of information assurance will be examined. The student will be able to conduct a security risk analysis, balance resource requirements against identified weaknesses, formulate a coherent policy framework for information security using an accepted standard and deploy the appropriate set of security control objectives to meet the requirements of the defined policy framework.

CIS 486
Software Testing and Methodologies 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 305.
Focus is on User's Acceptance Testing/Evaluation of 'commercial' software packages using standards, methods, tools and hands-on experience. Regression testing, test oracles, scripting languages, statistical and object-orientated testing, test process management as well as planning, designing, reporting and evaluation tests may also be covered. Test case design and use of supporting tools are demonstrated.

CIS 488
Special Topics in IS Audit and Security Control 3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Presents special topics of interest in the domain of information security and information governance. Topic areas might include Business Continuity Planning and DRP, Legal and Regulatory Compliance Issues and Operations, Personnel and Physical Security.

CIS 489
International Seminar in Computing 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
An intensive course in the cross cultural, comparative aspects of computing which is presented at an international venue. It examines the cultural and language differences that might impact software development in that culture. It is based on the comparison of Standards applicable within the target nation's software industry.

CIS 490
Lead Audit 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
A complete certified Lead Assessor course including completion of course work in Preparation for Assessment and Implementation of Standards.

CIS 492
Directed Study in Computer Information Systems 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of program coordinator.
This course is an interactive study of special topics in the field of information systems and technology directed by members of the faculty. This may be repeated and is generally open to students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above who have achieved senior standing in the Computer Information Systems program. Requires approval of a faculty member and is designed to serve as an advanced elective course and cannot be used to substitute for required course work.