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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Computer Information Systems Course Descriptions

CIS 102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems with BASIC 3 hrs.

Fundamental concepts of computer programming and design of algorithms. Problem solving using BASIC. Introduction to flow chart language and use of software packages. Functional limitations and capacities of computers.

CIS 203 Data Processing with COBOL 3 hrs.

Solution of data processing problems using COBOL. Introduction to file handling and use of computers in a business environment. Prerequisites: Previous high school or college programming courses.

CIS 215 Introduction to Scripting Languages 3 hrs.

A non-technical introduction to the use of scripting languages in a web-based environment. An overview of current scripting languages such as Javascript, VBScript, and PERL. Cross-listed as IM 215. Prerequisites: one semester of programming, or IM 213 and IM 365, or equivalent.

CIS 230 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 hrs.

Provides an overview of computer forensics, investigation techniques, and relevant laws. Covers computer operating system architectures and disk structures and their relevance to computer forensics. Cross listed as ACJ 230. Prerequisite: previous computer class or consent of instructor.

CIS 275 Business Applications with Visual Basic 3 hrs.

Object-oriented business application development using Visual Basic. Emphasis on object classes, events and properties, data structures, controls, and objects. Dual listed as BMA 275. Prerequisites: CIS 102, BMA 272, or consent of instructor.

CIS 300 Computers and Society 3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. TS)

History of computers; their use, limitations, and impact on society; Internet and the World Wide Web; creation of Web content. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

CIS 330 Advanced Computer Forensics 3 hrs.

Provides students an extensive look at computer forensics and formal techniques used in computer forensics in a lab environment. Formal techniques for conducting a computer forensics investigation including record-keeping are covered. Students will conduct computer forensic exams and participate in practical computer forensic examination exercises. Cross listed as ACJ 330. Prerequisites: CIS 230 or ACJ 230.

CIS 377 Advanced COBOL Systems & Environments 3 hrs.

Design and implementation of production-oriented COBOL system projects. Environments for development and implementation of COBOL systems in both batch and interactive modes. JCL for resource management, file processing, and multi-key file processing. Comparison and portability issues in different COBOL system environments. Prerequisite: CIS 203.

CIS 571 Computer Law 3 hrs.

Ethical considerations of computer scientists and computer- related security and privacy issues; copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret issues, deceptive trade practices, computer crime, contract issues, venture capitalists, tax issues, computer torts, constitutional issues, and international trade considerations. Prerequisite: one semester of programming.

CIS 572 Computing Services Management 3 hrs.

Management of computer resources; planning for computing services; operational considerations; evaluation of service. Prerequisite: CS 310 or equivalent.

CIS 588 Introduction to Expert Systems 3 hrs.

Knowledge-based systems design and implementation; expert systems shells and programming environments; validation and implementation of expert systems; case studies/laboratories. Cross-listed as IE 588. Prerequisites: two semesters of computer programming and one semester of statistics, or consent of instructor.

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