Computer Information Systems

This course will introduce the beginning computer user to basic computer concepts and applications thus providing an overview of computer information systems. Students will explore various topics such as computer hardware components, operating systems software, applications software, computer network basics, ethical issues in information technology, the Internet, and e-mail. Students will gain hands-on experience in the following areas: basic computer operations, basic operating system applications, Internet and e-mail applications, word processing application, spreadsheet applications, database management applications, and presentation applications. There will be a MANDATORY pre and posttest given to all students to assess what they have learned in this course. The post-test will be worth 5% of each student's grade.

This course is an introduction to programming concepts that emphasizes good style and logical thinking. General programming concepts are introduced, and key concepts of structure are defined. Students will learn to recognize programming concepts and will learn the importance and the advantages of writing structured programs. Students will learn to recognize looping structures, decision making structures, control breaks and arrays and will learn fundamentals in developing programs that include these structures. 

This course will introduce the student to logical reasoning and programming related to computer information systems, mathematics and robotics. The use of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 will provide a solid foundation in which students will gain hands-on experience solving complex problems in a systematic method. 

This course is designed to master prompt engineering, focusing on crafting increasingly accurate and effective prompts for AI applications.  Students will progressively learn techniques that culminate in the creation of a customized AI-driven tool tailored to educational or administrative needs.

This course introduces students to the principles, techniques, and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Topics include history, search algorithms, knowledge representation, natural language processing, and machine learning. Students will engage in hands-on exploration of AI tools such as OpenAI’s API and learn how to design and test intelligent systems.

This course is designed to teach the basic elements of creating Windows programs using Visual Basic. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming to include the selection of the proper objects for the program, the use of the Visual Basic design tools, and the coding of the associated procedures. 

This course is designed to provide students with routing, file systems, disk and user management, DCHP, DNS, Printer services and infrastructure skills. Part two of two courses that will prepare students for the Server+ certification.

This course is designed to provide students with routine maintenance and troubleshooting practices for computers, mobile devices and printers. Part two of two courses that will prepare students for the A+ certification.

This course Teaches modern readers to become not just computer users, but computational thinkers. Having grown up with computers, most readers already know how to use Information Technology (IT) in their daily lives–but use is not understanding. More than ever, they must become “computational thinkers,” able to conceptualize where and how computation can be used effectively. Equipping readers with a deeper understanding of the broad capabilities of technology, is taught using a project-oriented learning approach supported by examples and realistic problem-solving scenarios. The Course will teach readers to navigate IT independently and become effective users of today’s resources, forming a foundation of skills they can adapt to their personal and career goals as future technologies emerge. The text’s approach is centered on three types of content–skills, concepts, and capabilities–that prepare readers to adapt to an ever-changing computing environment. Real life examples and simulations will be covered in the MyITLab. 

This course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary to create and execute small scale video productions. Students will review the current state of this growing industry to understand where it's going, which techniques hold the most promise, and which equipment represent the best choices for various types of production. As a project, students will incorporate these skills into development of an on-campus multimedia production unit that can manage a small-scale production. 

This course covers foundational topics such as how to identify external threats and vulnerabilities and examines the common threats and vulnerabilities of an enterprise. Students in the course will explore how to use threat data and intelligence sources to identify emerging threats. This data is then used to help identify vulnerabilities, examines cloud computing and tools for assessing vulnerabilities.

Students will learn about key cybersecurity principles, common vulnerabilities, and best practices for protecting digital assets and discuss how to apply such knowledge to analyze, design and manage secure systems in the real world. 

The course delivers extensive educational content about proactive cybersecurity defense systems where students master firewall deployment and endpoint protection methodology and risk evaluation and complete full security policy development. The course focuses on practical application with industry-standard methods receiving top priority.

Three credit hour lecture course. This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of troubleshooting, upgrading and repairing personal computer systems. Pre-requisite is completion of Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications or Advanced Computer Concepts and Applications with a grade of? C? or higher. 

This course is designed to provide the student how to design, implement and maintain an organization’s network and computer security policies. Part two of two courses that will prepare students for the Network+ certification.

A course designed to acquaint the student with computer-based spreadsheets as used with microcomputers. This program is structured to be used as a tool for solving everyday financial or business problems for all types of businesses. 

This introductory course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary for Web page creation and design. Students will learn to create and publish Web pages using a variety of Web technology tools including a WYSIWYG Web authoring program and image editing program. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to take the Web Page Design II course. 

This course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary to edit images/graphics using a PC. With image-editing software, students will create and produce high-quality digital images which can be used with a variety of documents. 

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of computer illustrations techniques. Students will be able to create artwork for print, presentations, and the Web. 

This course is designed to introduce the skill of modeling and animating objects. Students will be able to plan and execute successful animation, implement good design techniques, and grasp the technique of preparing a sequence of images for animation. 

This course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary to edit digital video using a PC. Students will review the current state of this growing technology to understand where it's going, which technologies hold the most promise, and which technologies represent the best choices for various applications. As a project, students will incorporate these skills into development of an on-campus multimedia production. 

This advanced level course is designed to bring together all the Web technology tools available to create high quality Web sites. This course will give the student the opportunity to incorporate the Web technologies learned in the Web Page Design I course along with an in depth study of the available multimedia design tools. Student Web sites will incorporate the use of a WYSIWYG Web authoring tool, Web coding and programming tools, database development tools, graphic creation and editing tools, and animation, video and audio development tools. 

This course is intended to teach students how to create professional-looking interactive experiences, primarily by using animation. Along with the special animation tool, students will also gain knowledge of various tools such as special drawing tools, tools for creating interactive controls, and publishing tools. Learning this technology will allow student to create a variety of animated projects for the Internet. 

This course is designed to further enhance the skills of students who have successfully completed the 3D Modeling I course. Students will be able to create more dynamic 3D projects by incorporating more advanced modeling and animation skills, revolving and rotating surfaces, and learning how to use controlled mesh and advanced rendering techniques such as environment maps and depth of field. There will be a variety of projects to refine these skills. 

Three hours of lecture per week. This is an advanced level course, with an emphasis on retouching, complex selections, color correction, and color accuracy for output. Students will be working with curves, levels, blending modes, special effects, and painting and drawing tools to create professional-level designs and images. 

This advanced course is designed to give the student an opportunity to do a professional level project from conception to competition. This project will be portfolio ready and will prepare the student for industry level workloads and time management. The projects will be of the students choosing, if they do not have a preference of project a project will be provided for them, which may consist of projects needed by the college. Students will be required to log 5 hours a week of work with the instructor. 

This advanced course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary to edit digital video using a PC. Students will review the current state of this growing technology to understand where it's going, which technologies hold the most promise, and which technologies represent the best choices for various applications. As a project, students will incorporate these skills into development of projects and upkeep of the CIS Hallway TV and other advertisements. 

This advanced course is intended to teach students how to create professional-looking interactive experiences, primarily by using animation. Along with the special animation tool, students will also gain knowledge of various tools such as special drawing tools, tools for creating interactive controls, and publishing tools. Learning this technology will allow student to create a variety of animated projects for the Internet. 

This course is designed to introduce the skill of building textures for scenes in a 3D game. Students will think like an artist--researching and planning the process of building the appropriate textures for various 3D game settings. 

This course will introduce the fundamentals of typographic design. Students will learn various concepts in typography—how the letterform has the power to communicate meaning and mood. The course will focus on improving design by learning to see type differently and choosing type that’s appropriate for a given job and setting it in creative, attractive and effective compositions. 

Work is done in selected training stations under the supervision of the instructor. The student is to complete a project related to their training station. The student is required to complete weekly time sheets and visitations with the instructor. The student may take CIS Internship two times and may apply a total of six (6) hours maximum toward graduation. The student may take CIS Internship starting their third semester at SCCC. The Student-Learner must work a minimum of 135 clock hours during the semester to receive 3 hours of credit. 

Work is done in selected training stations under the supervision of the instructor. The student is to complete a project related to their training station. The student is required to complete weekly time sheets and visitations with the instructor. The student may take CIS Internship two times and may apply a total of six (6) hours maximum toward graduation. The student may take CIS Internship starting their third semester at SCCC. The student-Learner must work a minimum of 135 clock hours during the semester to receive 3 hours of credit. 

This course is designed to teach all students how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, as well as use its features and apps and security features. The course builds an understanding of topics such as but not limited to; How to navigate the Windows 10 user interface, Create accounts in Windows, Open apps and programs, Work with tiles, Use the Start button and Start menu ,Access and use the Action Center, Work with apps and programs, Customize settings in Windows 10, use the Settings app and the Control Panel, Search using Cortana, Use Windows 10 apps, including Mail, People, Calendar, Photos, Maps, and Weather, Managing Applications, Managing Files, and · Adjust accessibility settings for hearing and vision impaired users.