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BIS 0001 - INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 1 1 credit NOTE: Credit will NOT be awarded for both BIS 0001 and CS 0080 or CS 0131 An introduction to the personal computer, including current terminology, with emphasis on the Windows operating system. Topics will include file management, multi-tasking, desktop usage, and customization. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of Offering: fall and spring term.
BIS 0002 - MICROSOFT WORD 1 1 credit NOTE: Credit will NOT be awarded for both BIS 0002 and CS 0080 or CS 0131 This course covers creating, editing, saving, and printing documents using this software program. Also discussed are margin and tab settings and formatting lines and pages of text. Prerequisite: BIS 0001 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of Offering: fall and spring term.
BIS 0003 - MICROSOFT EXCEL 1 1 credit NOTE: Credit will NOT be awarded for both BIS 0003 and CS 0080 or CS 0131 This course covers spreadsheet fundamentals, including creating, editing, formatting, saving, and printing worksheets. Emphasis is placed on the use of formulas and functions, as well as creating graphs and charts. Prerequisite: BIS 0001 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of Offering: fall and spring term.
BIS 0015 - HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT 3 credits Instructs students in basic PC hardware maintenance. Software support is also covered; students deal with troubleshooting software problems, logical resolutions of the problems, and logging problems and solutions into a database for reference. Students are required to volunteer for 25 hours in the computer lab assisting students with problems. Prerequisites: CS 0080/CS 0131 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
BIS 0019 - DESKTOP PUBLISHING 3 credits Introduces students to desktop publishing software, scanning software, and software used to enhance scanned images. Prerequisite: CS 0080/CS 0131 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
BIS 0020 - INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE 3 credits Covers the history and evolution of the Internet, using browsers and e-mail, searching the Web, FTP, Chat, plug-ins, and other appropriate topics. In addition, the role of the Internet, Intranets, and Internet tools in business and the effective application of these technologies in business are reviewed. Prerequisite: CS 0080/CS 0131 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
BIS 1310 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (REPLACES BIS 0014) 3 credits Reviews theories and practical methods to design and develop computer information systems. This would include investigation of the existing system(s), writing proposals, input design, processing methods, and output design. Hands-on use of an aid in designing systems (flowcharting software, case tools, etc.) are included. Prerequisite: CS 0080/CS 0131 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
BIS 1317 - INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS (REPLACES BIS 0017) 3 credits Introduces students to the basics of computer network setup. Provides the core foundation to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows Client software. Set up of a peer to peer network is reviewed, as well as integrating Windows Clients into an existing server environment. (Satisfactory completion helps prepare students for one or more MCSE exams.) Prerequisites: CS 0080/CS 0131 and CS 0085/CS 0135. Frequency of Offering: every other year.
BIS 1318 - ADVANCED NETWORKING (REPLACES BIS 0018) 3 credits Advanced networking concepts are introduced and applied. Topics covered include design, installation, analysis, optimization, and support of Windows Server in a multi-domain environment. Integration of multiple client platforms will also be reviewed. (Satisfactory completion helps prepare students for one or more MCSE exams.) Prerequisite: BIS 0017/BIS 1317 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: every two years.
BIS 1399 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (REPLACES BIS 0399) 1-3 credits Selected topics in an identified area of study in business information systems. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of Offering: fall and spring term.
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