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Computer Information Systems Pathways
Click on each computer information systems (CIS) pathway to see the recommended quarter-by-quarter classes and other recommendations.
This pathway assumes:
- You will be a full-time student.
- You will start in the fall.
- You are ready to take 100- and 200-level classes.
If not, you can still complete the pathway! You will just need to make adjustments. Talk with your advisor to customize your plan.
The CIS program strongly recommends placement into MATH 94 and ENGL 92 or above prior to beginning CIS courses.
To remain in the program, you must maintain at least a C (2.0) grade in all CIS courses and demonstrate professional work behavior exhibited through class attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of class assignments.
The recommended course sequence for the AAS pathway will vary slightly depending on which specialty option you choose (cloud computing, data utilization, networking, or unmanned aircraft systems). If you're not sure which specialty option you want, refer to the general sequence.
The computer information systems degree prepares students for employment in a variety of fields, including technical support/help desk positions, network administration, network technician, and information security specialist. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Designed for students new to the college environment. Introduction to college services; study skills and time management; educational planning and career exploration; and skills necessary to become a successful student. Lectures, small group discussion, and experiential exercises. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Implementing virtualization techniques and technologies. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
|
or ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits)
Any college level course 100 or above (2 or 4 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 13
Course note: If your specialty will be Unmanned Aircraft Systems, take CIS 104 this quarter.
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join an area-of-interest club.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for scholarships.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Explore internship options.
Action item: Identify bachelor degree pathway.
Action item: Identify career focus area.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
| Description | Fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course is designed for computer information systems students preparing to obtain an internship/job, while fostering career readiness skills. They will highlight their strengths and skills within a professional application, including resume, cover letter, and technical interview. Common strategies for successful interviews will be discussed while practicing solving interview problems. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 17
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Network security fundamentals including defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106, CIS 110, CIS 116 and CIS 226 or CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 12-15
Career exploration: Draft a CV/resume – visit career and transfer center.
Career exploration: WCC university field trips and/or attend university transfer events.
Career exploration: Consider a club leadership role.
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course is a continuation of network security I, with added emphasis on defense in depth. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 214 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This is an introductory course to computer forensics and investigations. Topics include: forensic tools, computer forensic analysis, investigations, and preparing written reports. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 and CIS 206 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 13-16
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Students develop practical skills by applying what is learned in the classroom with planned, supervised, on the job experience. Students explore technical and career issues related to the profession, including ethics, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Repeatable with program permission. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Securing industrial control systems including identifying risks, configuring devices and protocols, attack methods, and security ICS networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 215 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 16-19
Course note: Students taking the UAS specialty should take CIS 104 in year 1.
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Attend a job fair.
*CIS specialty class options
CIS 115 Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) (3 credits)
CIS 201 Introduction to Database Design (5 credits)
CIS 204 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Fleet Management (4 credits)
CIS 220 Cloud Foundations (5 credits)
CIS 221 Cloud Security (4 credits)
CIS 224 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Mapping/Imaging (5 credits)
CIS 237 Cisco Networking I (6 credits)
CIS 238 Cisco Networking II (6 credits)
CIS 240 Introduction to Data Analytics (4 credits)
CIS 245 Machine Learning Foundations (3 credits)
The computer information systems degree prepares students for employment in a variety of fields, including technical support/help desk positions, network administration, network technician, and information security specialist. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Designed for students new to the college environment. Introduction to college services; study skills and time management; educational planning and career exploration; and skills necessary to become a successful student. Lectures, small group discussion, and experiential exercises. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Implementing virtualization techniques and technologies. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
|
or ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits)
Any college level course 100 or above (2 or 4 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join an area-of-interest club.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for scholarships.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Explore internship options.
Action item: Identify bachelor degree pathway.
Action item: Identify career focus area.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
| Description | Fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course is designed for computer information systems students preparing to obtain an internship/job, while fostering career readiness skills. They will highlight their strengths and skills within a professional application, including resume, cover letter, and technical interview. Common strategies for successful interviews will be discussed while practicing solving interview problems. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 17
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will introduce students to IoT (Internet of Things) components and systems. Students will utilize hands on activities to model securely connecting sensors to cloud services over IP networks and collecting data in an IoT system. Recommended preparation: MATH 98. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Network security fundamentals including defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106, CIS 110, CIS 116 and CIS 226 or CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Draft a CV/resume - visit the career and transfer center.
Career exploration: WCC university field trips and/or attend university transfer events.
Career exploration: Consider a club leadership role.
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course is a continuation of network security I, with added emphasis on defense in depth. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 214 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course introduces foundational cloud computing concepts and best practices. Students will examine the benefits and cost of operating cloud architecture. They will discuss the financial impact of cloud migration and the general impact of migrating to a cloud-based architecture. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This is an introductory course to computer forensics and investigations. Topics include: forensic tools, computer forensic analysis, investigations, and preparing written reports. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 and CIS 206 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | Students develop practical skills by applying what is learned in the classroom with planned, supervised, on the job experience. Students explore technical and career issues related to the profession, including ethics, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Repeatable with program permission. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Securing industrial control systems including identifying risks, configuring devices and protocols, attack methods, and security ICS networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 215 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will introduce cloud security issues and security controls for cloud computing environments. Students will practice baseline security practices and configure technical security controls. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 14
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Attend a job fair.
The computer information systems degree prepares students for employment in a variety of fields, including technical support/help desk positions, network administration, network technician, and information security specialist. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Designed for students new to the college environment. Introduction to college services; study skills and time management; educational planning and career exploration; and skills necessary to become a successful student. Lectures, small group discussion, and experiential exercises. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
COMPUTATION click for list (recommended: CS& 141 or MATH& 146) (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Implementing virtualization techniques and technologies. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
|
or ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits)
Any college level course 100 or above (2 or 4 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join an area-of-interest club.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for scholarships.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Explore internship options.
Action item: Identify bachelor degree pathway.
Action item: Identify career focus area.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
| Description | Fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course is designed for computer information systems students preparing to obtain an internship/job, while fostering career readiness skills. They will highlight their strengths and skills within a professional application, including resume, cover letter, and technical interview. Common strategies for successful interviews will be discussed while practicing solving interview problems. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 17
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Students will learn how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to retrieve and organize information from a relational database, filter, modify, group and summarize data, and retrieve joint information from multiple tables in a database. Recommended preparation: CS& 141 with a minimum grade of C. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Network security fundamentals including defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106, CIS 110, CIS 116 and CIS 226 or CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 17
Career exploration: Draft a CV/resume – visit career and transfer center.
Career exploration: WCC university field trips and/or attend university transfer events.
Career exploration: Consider a club leadership role.
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course is a continuation of network security I, with added emphasis on defense in depth. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 214 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This is an introductory course to computer forensics and investigations. Topics include: forensic tools, computer forensic analysis, investigations, and preparing written reports. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 and CIS 206 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will teach students foundational data analysis skills. Students will learn how to analyze data sets, and to create visual representations of that data. Advisory: MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 14
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | Students develop practical skills by applying what is learned in the classroom with planned, supervised, on the job experience. Students explore technical and career issues related to the profession, including ethics, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Repeatable with program permission. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Securing industrial control systems including identifying risks, configuring devices and protocols, attack methods, and security ICS networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 215 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will teach students introductory concepts and terminology in machine learning. Students will learn about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students will select and apply machine learning services to resolve business problems. Recommended preparation: CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C; MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Attend a job fair.
The computer information systems degree prepares students for employment in a variety of fields, including technical support/help desk positions, network administration, network technician, and information security specialist. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Designed for students new to the college environment. Introduction to college services; study skills and time management; educational planning and career exploration; and skills necessary to become a successful student. Lectures, small group discussion, and experiential exercises. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
COMPUTATION click for list (recommended: CS& 141 or MATH& 146) (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Implementing virtualization techniques and technologies. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
|
or ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits)
Any college level course 100 or above (2 or 4 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join an area-of-interest club.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for scholarships.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Explore internship options.
Action item: Identify bachelor degree pathway.
Action item: Identify career focus area.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
| Description | Fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course is designed for computer information systems students preparing to obtain an internship/job, while fostering career readiness skills. They will highlight their strengths and skills within a professional application, including resume, cover letter, and technical interview. Common strategies for successful interviews will be discussed while practicing solving interview problems. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 17
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Network security fundamentals including defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106, CIS 110, CIS 116 and CIS 226 or CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Topics include: LAN Switching, routing and wireless communication, configuring, verifying, troubleshooting VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP, routing and switching redundancy, STP, and trunking on Cisco devices. Students will learn to configure wireless networks and common implementation issues. Students will gain hands on experience in the lab. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Draft a CV/resume – visit career and transfer center.
Career exploration: WCC university field trips and/or attend university transfer events.
Career exploration: Consider a club leadership role.
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course is a continuation of network security I, with added emphasis on defense in depth. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 214 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This is an introductory course to computer forensics and investigations. Topics include: forensic tools, computer forensic analysis, investigations, and preparing written reports. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 and CIS 206 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Topics include: WAN technologies, quality of service, network security, network management and automation. WAN security concepts are discussed in detail, including types of threats, how to analyze network vulnerabilities, and general methods for mitigating common security threats. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 237 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Students develop practical skills by applying what is learned in the classroom with planned, supervised, on the job experience. Students explore technical and career issues related to the profession, including ethics, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Repeatable with program permission. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Securing industrial control systems including identifying risks, configuring devices and protocols, attack methods, and security ICS networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 215 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Attend a job fair.
The computer information systems degree prepares students for employment in a variety of fields, including technical support/help desk positions, network administration, network technician, and information security specialist. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Designed for students new to the college environment. Introduction to college services; study skills and time management; educational planning and career exploration; and skills necessary to become a successful student. Lectures, small group discussion, and experiential exercises. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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COMPUTATION click for list (recommended: CS& 141 or MATH& 146) (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Implementing virtualization techniques and technologies. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
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or ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits)
Any college level course 100 or above (2 or 4 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join an area-of-interest club.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for scholarships.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Explore internship options.
Action item: Identify bachelor degree pathway.
Action item: Identify career focus area.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 18
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | This course is designed for computer information systems students preparing to obtain an internship/job, while fostering career readiness skills. They will highlight their strengths and skills within a professional application, including resume, cover letter, and technical interview. Common strategies for successful interviews will be discussed while practicing solving interview problems. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course will introduce students to the components of fleet management such as assigning missions, creating workflows, monitoring the activity of operators, craft flight time, checklists, and location insights. Students will also learn about some of the vulnerabilities and will be taught how to secure against such tampering. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 104 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Network security fundamentals including defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106, CIS 110, CIS 116 and CIS 226 or CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Draft a CV/resume – visit career and transfer center.
Career exploration: WCC university field trips and/or attend university transfer events.
Career exploration: Consider a club leadership role.
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Career exploration: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course is a continuation of network security I, with added emphasis on defense in depth. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 214 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will teach students about how an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) can be used to perform image captures and different methods of applications for imaging. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Advisory: MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 204 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This is an introductory course to computer forensics and investigations. Topics include: forensic tools, computer forensic analysis, investigations, and preparing written reports. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 and CIS 206 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | Students develop practical skills by applying what is learned in the classroom with planned, supervised, on the job experience. Students explore technical and career issues related to the profession, including ethics, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Repeatable with program permission. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Securing industrial control systems including identifying risks, configuring devices and protocols, attack methods, and security ICS networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 215 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will teach students introductory concepts and terminology in machine learning. Students will learn about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students will select and apply machine learning services to resolve business problems. Recommended preparation: CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C; MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Attend a job fair.
This CIS certificate prepares students to work as network administrators, performing network support.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
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COMPUTATION click for list (recommended: CS& 141 or MATH& 146) (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 14
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
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or ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 11 or 13
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
| Description | Fundamental management of open source systems from the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configuration and management of clients. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Topics include: LAN Switching, routing and wireless communication, configuring, verifying, troubleshooting VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP, routing and switching redundancy, STP, and trunking on Cisco devices. Students will learn to configure wireless networks and common implementation issues. Students will gain hands on experience in the lab. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Network security fundamentals including defining a security policy, attack methods, intrusion detection, firewalls, identifying risks, and securing networks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106, CIS 110, CIS 116 and CIS 226 or CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Topics include: WAN technologies, quality of service, network security, network management and automation. WAN security concepts are discussed in detail, including types of threats, how to analyze network vulnerabilities, and general methods for mitigating common security threats. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 237 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Draft a CV/resume - visit the career and transfer center.
This CIS certificate prepares students to work as technical support specialists, performing hardware and software support and basic network support.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Click here to download a fillable, printable planning worksheet.
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
|
COMPUTATION click for list (recommended: CS& 141 or MATH& 146) (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 14
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Career exploration: Join a club related to program, e.g., IT Pros, WiCyS.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Confirm your math pathway.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Basics of computer security, including identifying threats, planning for business continuity, and preparing for various security attacks. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Implementing virtualization techniques and technologies. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | In-depth study of computer components and their interrelationships. Lab period with hands-on experience in installation, upgrading, removal, configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Any college level course 100 or above (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Attend an Area of Study lounge.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
Action item: Explore career outcomes.
Action item: Attend an Intercultural Center event.
Action item: Apply for graduation by week 3 of this quarter.
| Description | Students develop practical skills by applying what is learned in the classroom with planned, supervised, on the job experience. Students explore technical and career issues related to the profession, including ethics, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Repeatable with program permission. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Advanced study of computer operating systems and platforms. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Formerly BUSAD 170. Designed to help students understand the needs andrequirements for superior customer service. Customer service forms the basis for how we do our jobs with the objective of exceeding the expectations of our customers. Topics covered include defining customer service, basic communication techniques, customer relations, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger and stress management. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 17
Career exploration: Explore options and apply for internships.
Action item: Meet with your advisor.
| Description | This course will introduce students to IoT (Internet of Things) components and systems. Students will utilize hands on activities to model securely connecting sensors to cloud services over IP networks and collecting data in an IoT system. Recommended preparation: MATH 98. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 3
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 4
| Description | This course introduces foundational cloud computing concepts and best practices. Students will examine the benefits and cost of operating cloud architecture. They will discuss the financial impact of cloud migration and the general impact of migrating to a cloud-based architecture. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course will introduce cloud security issues and security controls for cloud computing environments. Students will practice baseline security practices and configure technical security controls. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 9
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 4
| Description | Students will learn how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to retrieve and organize information from a relational database, filter, modify, group and summarize data, and retrieve joint information from multiple tables in a database. Recommended preparation: CS& 141 with a minimum grade of C. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course will teach students foundational data analysis skills. Students will learn how to analyze data sets, and to create visual representations of that data. Advisory: MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 9
| Description | This course will teach students introductory concepts and terminology in machine learning. Students will learn about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students will select and apply machine learning services to resolve business problems. Recommended preparation: CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C; MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 3
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | First in the three quarter networking sequence. This course introduces the fundamentals of networking, including introduction to the OSI andTCP/IP network models, and IP addressing and sub-netting. Other topics include: network design, topologies, protocols, wiring, network devices, and network security fundamentals. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 9
| Description | Topics include: LAN Switching, routing and wireless communication, configuring, verifying, troubleshooting VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP, routing and switching redundancy, STP, and trunking on Cisco devices. Students will learn to configure wireless networks and common implementation issues. Students will gain hands on experience in the lab. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 6
| Description | Topics include: WAN technologies, quality of service, network security, network management and automation. WAN security concepts are discussed in detail, including types of threats, how to analyze network vulnerabilities, and general methods for mitigating common security threats. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 237 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 6
Prepares students to support, operate, maintain and manage a fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Equips students with the required FAA flight and safety regulations when operating a UAS.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the CIS AAS degree should follow that course sequence.
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 3
| Description | This course will introduce students to the components of fleet management such as assigning missions, creating workflows, monitoring the activity of operators, craft flight time, checklists, and location insights. Students will also learn about some of the vulnerabilities and will be taught how to secure against such tampering. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 104 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 4
| Description | This course will teach students about how to pilot an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and proper safety guidelines. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Completion of MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Introduces the fundamentals of computer operating systems including history, evolution and design, as well as support, maintenance and troubleshooting. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: CIS 100 or equivalent. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 7
| Description | This course will introduce students to the components of fleet management such as assigning missions, creating workflows, monitoring the activity of operators, craft flight time, checklists, and location insights. Students will also learn about some of the vulnerabilities and will be taught how to secure against such tampering. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 104 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 4
| Description | This course will teach students about how an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) can be used to perform image captures and different methods of applications for imaging. Students will learn applicable regulations relating to small UAS rating privileges, limitations, flight operation and more. Advisory: MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C recommended. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 204 with a minimum grade of C |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | This course will teach students introductory concepts and terminology in machine learning. Students will learn about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students will select and apply machine learning services to resolve business problems. Recommended preparation: CIS 105 with a minimum grade of C; MATH 98 with a minimum grade of C. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 8