Computer Information Systems

Introduces the concept of information as a resource in business and the integration and management of various information resources in a business organization, including management information systems, decision support systems, telecommunications, data management and office automation. Analysis of the manager’s role in information system design and the management of information system departments.

Introduces the concept of information as a resource in business and the integration and management of various information resources in a business organization, including management information systems, decision support systems, telecommunications, data management and office automation. Analysis of the manager’s role in information system design and the management of information system departments.

Introduces students to computer forensics and the various skills needed to collect and analyze digital evidence for various uses. This course focuses on the use of the most popular forensics tools and provides specific guidance on dealing with civil and criminal matters related to the law and technology. (May not be offered every semester. Check with advisor for scheduling info)

Provides both Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word Associate and MOS Word Expert Certification word processing topics. Course includes managing documents, Inserting and formatting text, paragraphs, and sections, managing tables and lists, creating and managing references, inserting and formatting graphic elements, managing document collaboration, managing document options and settings, using advanced editing and formatting features, creating custom document elements, and using advanced Word features. Prepares the student to earn two digital badges for MS Word Introductory and MS Word Advanced, and to take two Microsoft industry certification exams: MOS Word Associate and MOS Word Expert. No programming experience required.

Provides Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PowerPoint Associate and MOS Outlook Associate Certification topics. Course includes managing presentations and slides, inserting and formatting text, shapes, images, tables, charts, smartArt, 3D models, and media, applying transitions and animations, managing Outlook settings and processes, messages, schedules, contacts and tasks. Prepares the student to earn digital badges for MS PowerPoint Introductory and MS PowerPoint Advanced, and to take two Microsoft industry certification exams: MOS PowerPoint Associate and MOS Outlook Associate. No programming experience required.

This course provides students with an introduction to artificial intelligence and its applications in problem-solving. Topics include, but are not limited to, the use of machine learning, chatbots, computer vision, natural language processing, and the critical thinking and reasoning skills needed to work with AI. Students will examine a variety of computer programs that allow computers to learn from examples or experience, rather than just following instructions written by humans. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, students will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to access, organize, and present information using computer technologies. Additionally, students will learn how to use AI to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Designed to give students a chance to obtain fundamental practical knowledge about personal computer operating systems. Students will be introduced to an assortment of the most popular operating systems available today. Experience using DOS, Windows and UNIX will be the focus of the course.

This course covers programming concepts and methodologies using the C++ programming language. It emphasizes structured programming techniques in procedural programs. The student will learn data types, expressions, control structures, functions, arrays and file management.

Presents students with concepts and techniques for solving problems using a scripting language, a query language, and basic hypertext markup language. Covers data types, control structures, input/output, graphical user interface, and data access and exploration. Introduces students to application development using an integrated development environment.

This course is designed so students learn the concepts and techniques used by certified information technology professionals for supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware. Topics include but are not limited to working inside a computer, supporting processors and memory, supporting hard drives, installing and supporting storage devices, setting up a network, and satisfying customer needs.

Introduces programming concepts and methodologies using the Java programming language. Emphasizes object-oriented structured programming techniques. Covers control structures, file input and output, arrays, strings, and ArrayList. Assignments provide hands-on experience writing, testing, and debugging programs using an integrated development environment. No prior programming experience is required.

Provides both Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Associate and MOS Excel Expert Certification spreadsheet topics. Course includes creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating tables, charts, PivotTables and PivotCharts, applying custom formatting, and performing operations with formulas and advanced formulas. Prepares the student to take two Microsoft industry certification exams: MOS Excel Associate and MOS Excel Expert. No programming experience required.

Advanced concepts in relational database development. Emphasis on the structured techniques for program design, development, testing and documentation to build business applications. Includes the creation of data entry screens for interactive environments with emphasis on report generation for business applications.

Provides Intuit quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Online, Intuit quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Advanced Online, and Intuit quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Payroll topics. Course includes Set up a new company, Add Sales and Customers, Add Suppliers and Expenses, Company Activities, Banking, Payroll & Employees, Inventory, and QuickBooks Reports. Prepares the student to earn three Intuit industry certifications: Intuit quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Online, Intuit quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Advanced Online, and Intuit quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor Payroll.

Provides an introduction to the Structured Query Language using Oracle databases and techniques. Course covers design and programming using diagrammatic techniques and the SQL language. Programming will be done using SQL and students will learn how it can be used to maintain, retrieve, manipulate and design new and used databases. This course will help prepare the student to take an Oracle industry certification exam.

This course provides essential knowledge about the open-source operating system Linux and prepares students for Linux+ Certification. Students will learn to install, configure, manage, network, support, and operate Linux based environments.

Outlines the basic tasks necessary for safeguarding a computer system. Topics covered include personal computer security, organizational computer security, internet security and network security. Course explains how to prepare for attacks and what to do when attacks occur.

This course exposes students to the variety, complexity, and capabilities of modern cloud platforms and architectures. The topics covered in the course include cloud infrastructure components, essential characteristics of cloud platforms, security implication of cloud resources, typical instruction sets and architectures of embedded systems. Coursework will include student presentations and a term project that will provide exposure to scientific research in cloud computing. The course prepares the student for the Microsoft Azure AZ900 certification.

This course is designed to teach students how to monitor and respond to cyber threats both proactively and analytically, using hands-on labs with challenging high-stakes scenarios they’ll face on the job. It covers the most up-to-date tools, like Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metaspoit, Ettercap, and Nmap, to learn job skills used by Incident Responders, Threat Intelligence Analysts, and Cyber Security Analysts in and out of Security Operations Centers (SOC). The course is designed to align with CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst certification CySA+.

This course will familiarize students with mobile devices and technology used by carriers, and analyze the legal implications of using such devices as evidence in a court of law. Students will identify data that can be retrieved from mobile devices such as cellular phones, smartphones and GPS devices. Recovered and analyzed data will include address books, call logs, text messages, video and audio files and internet history. Students will correlate data with records from network service providers. Students will apply industry-recognized best practices to evidence collection and analysis with using current technology.