BCIS 1000 -
Introduction to Computer Science
This class is
strictly a lecture class with NO hands on experience. The class is a survey
of computers class that covers hardware, software, computer history,
computer crime, operating systems, programming languages, and computer
networks. A research paper will be required.
BCIS 1010 - Computer Literacy
This course uses the Microsoft Office program to teach students basic word
processing, data processing, spreadsheet, graphics, Internet, Microsoft
Windows, and E-mail skills in a business setting. Following the completion
of the course, students will be able to sue the Microsoft Office program for
personal and business use. Students getting an Associate of Science degree
in Business need to take BCIS 1810 instead of this course.
BCIS 1200 Micro Operating Systems
This course is taught
using the current version of Microsoft Windows, It covers the history of
microcomputer operating systems, legacy DOS commands (redirection, pipes,
filters, hierarchical directories and folders, special utilities, and the
creation of batch files), a comparison of GUI operating systems with their
strengths and weaknesses, Windows configuration files, setup, memory-
resource management, optimization, multitasking, Windows management and
accessory programs. Prerequisites: Previous computer experience.
BCIS 1300 Introduction to Internet/Web
Page Design
This course covers all major Internet Services. These
services include: Email, list serves, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), terminal
emulation connections (Telnet), and World Wide Web (WWW). Students will have
hands on experience with these services and will learn what it takes to get
connected to the Internet. Students will also create their own Web page
using HTML and a web editor.
BCIS 1340 Digital Audio-Video
Production
Fundamental theories
and practice in computer-based audio and video production, including
recording, editing, digitizing audio and video segments utilizing current
programs such as Adobe Premiere, QuickTime and various Internet streaming
technologies. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and projects during which
each student will set up, shoot, edit, and digitize a high-quality video
projects for computer-based multimedia.
BCIS 1400 Word Processing I
(WordPerfect)
This course is
designed to teach basic word processing techniques, using Corel Word Perfect
software. Students will create, format, edit, and print documents. Concepts
covered include such topics as basic editing functions, use of writing
tools, usage of tabs, file management, and tables. Prerequisites: BCIS 1900
or equivalent. This course is taught as a block course.
BCIS 1401 Word Processing II
(WordPerfect)
This course is designed for students who have completed BCIS 1400. Concepts
covered include such topics as columns, merging, sorting, macros, and
creating outlines. Prerequisite: BCIS 1400 or equivalent. This course is
taught as a block course.
BCIS 1405 Word Processing I (Microsoft
Word)
This course is designed to teach basic word processing
techniques, using Microsoft Word. Following the completion of the course,
students will be able to use Word for personal and business use.
Prerequisite: BCIS 1900 or keyboarding I.
BCIS 1406 Word Processing II (Microsoft
Word)
This course is
designed for students who have completed BCIS 1405. Concepts covered include
such topics as creating charts, macros, styles, sorting, creating master
documents, creating fill-in forms and specialized tables. Students will
learn the appropriate topics to prepare them for the MOUS expert level test.
Prerequisite: BCIS 1405 or equivalent.
BCIS 1410 Spreadsheet I (Microsoft
Excel)
This course is an
introduction to spreadsheet operations. Several pre-defined spreadsheet
functions will be introduced. Creating charts, graphs, and other graphic
elements will be covered. The class will be taught each semester.
Prerequisites: Limited typewriting and math skills (MATH 0990).
BCIS 1411 Spreadsheet II (Microsoft
Excel)
This class is a
continuation of the BCIS 1410 class. It teaches student about databases,
database functions, tables, graphics, styles, macros, and application
development. Students will also learn basic programming techniques.
Prerequisites: BCIS 1410.
BCIS 1520 Computer Science I
Introduction to the
science of problem solving, programming, program development, algorithm
analysis, and data structures. Students will learn to develop correct
software in a current programming language environment. Prerequisite or
co-requisite: MATH 1050.
BCIS 1530 Computer Science I Lab
This class is a
hands-on laboratory to allow the students to practice concepts and syntax
learned in BCIS 1520 courses. Course is required for Computer Science Majors
and optional for all others. It cannot be taken without BCIS 1520 unless
this class was failed and BCIS 1520 was passed. No Lab Fee will be charged
unless this class is being repeated. Prerequisite: BCIS 1520.
BCIS 1540 Computer Science II
This Class is a
continuation of BCIS 1520. This class is a more in-depth study of problem
solving, programming, program development, algorithm analysis and data
structures. Prerequisites: MATH 1050, BCIS 1520.
BCIS 1560 Java Programming
This course covers the syntax of the Java Programming
Language. Some of the topics covered will be objects, references, control
structures, error handling, and others. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: MATH
1050.
BCIS 1810 Business Computer
Applications I
This course uses the Microsoft Office program to teach
students basic word processing, date processing, spreadsheet, graphics,
Internet, Microsoft Windows, and E-mail skills in a business setting.
Following the completion of the course, students will be able to sue the
Microsoft Office for personal and business use. This course is for Business
majors and also meets the Computer Literacy requirement for graduation.
BCIS 1900 Elementary Typewriting and
Keyboarding
This class is designed for students with little or no
previous keyboarding experience. The class emphasizes fundamental
keyboarding covering the letter, figure and symbol keys are learned. This
course is taught as a block course.
BCIS 1901 Intermediate Keyboarding
This course is designed for students who have had previous
keyboarding and computer experience. The class is designed to significantly
improve typing speed and accuracy. The class will also teach students how to
produce several types of reports, memos, letters, outlines, and tables
required by specific business offices. Prerequisites: BCIS 1405 and BCIS
1406. This course is taught as a block course.
BCIS 1910 Speedwriting for Notetaking
This course teaches students how to increase their writing
speed using an alphabetic shorthand system and a variety of dictation and
transcription exercises. The class is designed for secretarial majors and
for students who want to improve their note taking abilities. Finally, the
course helps students increase their punctuation, spelling and word usage
skills. Prerequisites: A word processing class (e.g. BCIS 1400 or BCIS 1405)
or prior experience with a word Processing program.
BCIS 2210 UNIX Operating System
This course will teach the student the UNIX operating system
from the user’s standpoint and also cover some basic systems administration.
The instruction offered includes shells, directories, file operations,
permissions, processes, background execution, tools, utilities, editors,
basic shell programming, and network/remote operations. Prerequisite:
previous computer experience.
BCIS 2300 Advanced HTML and Java Script
This course is a Web Page authoring course designed to give
the student the knowledge to design advanced web pages. Graphics, content,
layout, and aesthetics will be stressed. Extensive Java scripting and Active
X will be used to enhance web page functionality and appearance. Web based
forms, data collection and dynamic we pages will be covered. Prerequisites:
Computer Literacy requirement, BCIS 1300 (Intro to the Internet & Web page
design) or Web page authoring experience recommended.
BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications
and Networking
This course places emphasis on business data communications
in a LAN and WAN networking environment. Includes network protocols, cable
technology, telecommunications standards, security issues, and general
telecommunications management uses. Prerequisite: Computer literacy
requirement.
BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia
Authoring
This course will use a popular authoring software package to
create in interactive multimedia presentation. The purpose of the course is
to give students a good start in multimedia development. This course will
introduce students to Macromedia's Authorware software program. Since the
Authorware program is very complex, only the essential functions of the
program will be used as a basis for this course. Students will have the
opportunity to develop a basic self-directed design module that will include
the major components of the software covered during class time. Utilizing
Authorware, this course will provide the designer with the core foundations
for the development of computer based instruction. Prerequisite: ART 2610.
BCIS 2345 Advanced Multimedia Authoring
This course focuses on multimedia authoring using the
capabilities of Macromedia Director. Students learn to use authoring tools,
scripting, Lingo, and other basics. The primary emphasis of the course is
hands-on experience with beginning levels of Director. Students work through
textbook lessons and create their own multimedia projects. Prerequisite: ART
2610 and BCIS 1340, concurrent enrollment in BCIS 2346.
BCIS 2346 Advanced Multimedia Authoring
Lab
This laboratory course focuses on the production of
interactive multimedia projects using the capabilities of Macromedia
Director. The course is a hands-on experience that includes design, audience
analysis, project management and delivery. Students work in teams during the
term on a single instructional project of their choice. Prerequisite: ART
2610 and BCIS 1340, concurrent enrollment in BCIS 2345.
BCIS 2420 Introduction to Data
Processing
This course is taught using the current version of Microsoft
Access for Windows. Students will be introduced to data processing
techniques including creating, editing and querying a database. Students
will also learn how to create custom forms and reports, and how to design
custom advanced queries and use World Wide Web and Hyperlink Fields.
Prerequisites: Previous computer experience.
BCIS 2421 Data Processing Using Visual
Basic and Access
This course is taught using the current version of Microsoft
Access and its Visual Basic Environment. Students will create customized
menus and programs that could be used as stand-alone data processing
applications. This course is designed for the serious data processing
student or for the student who wants to learn Visual Basic Programming.
Visual Basic topics covered are variables, modules, function, subroutines,
IF statements, FOR and WHILE loops, SELECT statements, class registry, and
error handling. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 and computer literacy course.
BCIS 2430 Desktop Publishing
This course will
introduce students to the concepts of desktop publishing using WordPerfect
and Microsoft Publisher. Concepts covered include such topics as creating
business cards, letterheads, flyers, brochures and booklets. Prerequisites:
BCIS 1400, 1401. This course is taught as a block course.
BCIS 2441 Advanced Photoshop for Web
Design
This course is designed to teach advanced web site design
techniques using Photoshop and its plug-in filters. Students will create a
theme set for a web site which include icons, graphics, background images,
bullets, buttons, fonts and banners. Students will also get experience using
ImageReady and Shockwave. Prerequisites: ART 2610, BCIS 1300.
BCIS 2523 Computer Science III
This class is a continuation of BCIS 1540. It completes the
study of problem solving, programming, program development, and data
structures. Prerequisites: MATH 1050, BCIS 1522.
BCIS 2550 Fundamentals of Fortran
An introduction to programming using the high-level language
FORTRAN 90. Emphasis will be on structured problem solving and algorithm
development using control structures, arrays, functions, and subroutines. It
is recommended that Engineering students take this class during the
Sophomore year. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 or MATH 1100.
BCIS 2570 Assembly Language
Assembly language programming at the beginning level. The
course includes memory organization, addressing modes, instruction formats,
program control mechanisms, logical operations, and arithmetic operations.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 and any high level language such as C, Pascal,
BASIC, COBOL, Fortran, or any other approved language.
BCIS 2610 Administering Windows
Professional
This course is designed to teach fundamental installation,
implementation, and configuration management tasks in Microsoft Windows
Professional. This course is intended for students interested in achieving
Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit
toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Prerequisite:
Familiarity with Windows.
BCIS 2611 Administering Windows Server
This course is designed to teach fundamental installation,
configuration, and administrative management tasks in Microsoft Windows
Server. This course is intended for students interested in achieving
Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit
toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Prerequisite:
BCIS 2610.
BCIS 2612 Administering Windows Network
Infrastructure
This course is designed to teach Windows Network
Administration in the areas of Domain Naming Service (DNS), Dynamic Host
Control Protocol (DHCP), Remote Access, Network Protocols, Windows Internet
Naming Service (WINS), Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Address Translation,
and Troubleshooting. This course is intended for students interested in
achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core
credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite: BCIS 2611.
BCIS 2613 Implementing Windows 2000®
Directory Services Infrastructure
This course is designed to teach Windows Directory Services
Infrastructure. This includes the following areas: Active Directory, Active
Directory DNS, Change and Configuration Management, and Active Directory
Security. This course is intended for students interested in achieving
Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit
toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Prerequisite:
BCIS 2611.
BCIS 2614 Designing Windows 2000®
Directory Services Infrastructure
This course is designed to teach the design of Windows
Directory Services Infrastructure. This includes doing extensive analysis of
business and technical requirements to design appropriate Directory Service
Architectures and Service Locations. This course is intended for students
interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students
also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
certification. Prerequisites: BCIS 2611, BCIS 2613.
BCIS 2615 Designing Security for a
Windows Network
This course is designed to teach the designing of security
for a Windows Network. This includes doing extensive analysis of business,
technical, and security requirements to design appropriate security for
local and wide area networks that use Windows. This course is intended for
students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status.
Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
certification. Prerequisites: BCIS 2611, 2613.
BCIS 2616 Designing Windows 2000®
Network Infrastructure
This course is designed to teach the designing Windows
Network Infrastructure. This includes doing extensive analysis of business
and technical requirements to design an effective Windows Network
Infrastructure for local and wide area networks that use Windows. This
course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified
Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer certification. Prerequisites: BCIS 2611, 2613.
BCIS 2630 NetWare Administration
This course teaches how to accomplish fundamental network
management tasks on a NetWare network. This course is intended for students
interested in gaining their Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) and
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) certifications. (Course 560) Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of personal computers, operating systems and network
technology and a working knowledge of the Windows operating system or
Windows NT Workstation and experience with DOS.
BCIS 2631 Net +
This course provides students with an excellent foundation
upon which to build their network training. It covers the basics of computer
networking, including terms and concepts. Networking technology- how it
works, and why it works- is made clear in this course, where concepts like
contemporary network services, transmission media, and protocols are
explained. Students learn how protocols are used in networking
implementations from many vendors, especially those most common in today's
LANs and WANs. This course is an introduction to computer networking
technologies for students who are new to networking technologies. These
students may or may not already be IT professionals, but are not yet
networking professionals. (Course 565) Prerequisites: An understanding of
personal computers and their operating systems.
BCIS 2632 NetWare Adv. Administration
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills
they need to design, configure and administer a complex NetWare network.
Skills learned include upgrading from a NetWare environment, migrating to
NetWare Distributed Print Services, executing Java-based utilities; network
backup and configuring NetWare for remote access. This course is for Network
administrators or other networking professionals that provide service and
support for the NetWare environment. (Course 570) Prerequisites: Experience
with DOS, working knowledge of the Windows operating system or NT, BCIS
2630, 2631, and experience using skills learned in Netware Administration
courses.
BCIS 2633 NS Design and Implementation
This course teaches network administrators, network designers
and networking consultants the skills needed to create an NDS design and
implementation strategy. Students will complete an NDS design strategy and
implementation schedule using templates that they can re-use to create a
design for their workplaces. Students will then use these strategies and
schedules to complete a NetWare implementation in a hands-on environment.
The processes taught in this course for creating a solid NetWare design have
been proven in use with Novell Consulting Services. This course is for
network administrators who have the skills and experience needed for
administering and managing NetWare. This course is also for the CNE or
Master CNE candidate. Prerequisites: Experience with using NetWare, DOS,
working knowledge of the Windows operating system or NT workstation and
personal computers and their operating systems and network technology, and
BCIS 2630, 2631, 2632.
BCIS 2634 NetWare Service and Support
This course focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and
resolution of hardware-related problems network professionals encounter
while working with the network. Though the course focuses on hardware issues
in relation to NetWare, students learn practical skills in this course that
will help them optimize hardware resources for networking products. The
course shows students how to solve "real world" hardware problems, and
includes extensive hands-on exercises (nearly 60% of all class time). The
course materials are designed to provide a continuing reference that will be
useful back at the student's workplace. Students should be CNE candidates or
technical support personnel responsible for diagnosing and resolving
problems with NetWare networks. (Course 580) Prerequisites: Experience with
using NetWare, DOS, working knowledge of the Windows operating system or NT
workstation and personal computers and their operating systems and network
technology, and BCIS 2630, 2631, 2632, 2633.
BCIS 2635 GroupWise Administration
This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of
administering a GroupWise system. It includes system architecture,
installation and configuration, messaging within the system, managing
documents and client features. This course is for GroupWise CNA candidates,
GroupWise CNE candidates, Customer and expertise-based reseller personnel
System administrators, engineers, and consultants, and Systems Engineers and
Certified NetWare Engineers familiar with previous releases of GroupWise.
(Course 350) Prerequisites: Experience using NetWare, personal computers and
their operating systems, network technology and familiarity with domain
names systems (DNS), IP, and DHCP.
BCIS 2636 Integrating NetWare and
Windows NT
In this course students learn the fundamentals of Windows NT
networking and how to integrate Windows NT with a Netware network.
BCIS 2800 Computerized Accounting
Business Computer Accounting will enhance students
understanding of fundamental accounting principles in General Ledger,
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Payroll using
microcomputer software applications. Prerequisite: BUSN 1111 or BUSN 2010.
BCIS 2810 Business Computer
Applications II
This course enhances student’s skills in working with
advanced Business Computer applications using Data Base, Spreadsheet,
Statistical, Asset Management, Tax, Financial Analysis, and other business
software. Such applications are commonly used in the business environment.
BCIS 2920 Legal/Medical Practicum
This course is designed for students who have had previous
keyboarding and computer experience. The class is primarily designed for
secretarial majors who want to become more familiar with the specialized
forms and terminology used in medical and legal offices. Students will also
learn to use some of the advanced features of WordPerfect (e.g., mail merge
and macros) to automate the completion of the forms. Prerequisites: BCIS
1901 or permission of the instructor, BCIS 1400 or BCIS 1405.
BCIS 2930 Office Procedures and Human
Relations
This course provides instruction and application of skills
and knowledge needed in an office setting. Skills in human relations will be
stressed through a series of group and individual activities. Prerequisites:
BCIS 1405, 1406, 2420 or BCIS 1010 or BCIS 1810.
BCIS 2977 Cooperative Education
Those course provides supervised on-the-job training in BCIS
areas. The student meets with the instructor/coordinator periodically during
the course to determine and evaluate learning objective, hours to be worked,
and credit agreements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BCIS 2988 Special Problems
Individual work approved by the Instructor. Time and credit
to be arranged.
BCIS 2999 Workshop
A course designed to meet the changing needs of the student
in BCIS.
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