Course Information
CIS110: Computer Information Systems for Management
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Description: This course introduces non-computer science majors to fundamentals of computer hardware, software, and their integration into management information systems. Included are hands-on applications using commercially prepared software on PCs including Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet), Access (database), Word (word processor), PowerPoint (presentation graphics), e-mail and the Internet. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Students enrolled in ESL010, ENG010, REA018, or MAT010, or a lower level of these courses, may not be enrolled in this course. Format: Online version (YO sections)
Online courses are instructor led. While this course does not have a specific meeting time throughout the week, assignments are due by specified deadlines during each course week.
Traditional Face-to-Face
This course meets twice a week. Homework and other assignments are completed outside of class meeting time. Assignments have specific due dates throughout the course week.Textbooks (required): Textbooks for this course are bundled with additional material required for the course.
The two required textbook bundles are listed below.Title: Custom Bundle with Two Textbooks and SNAP Software ISBN: 978-0-76382-799-1 Publisher: Paradigm Publishing NOTE: Be sure to purchase this bundle at the bookstore. It includes access to an online site used in the course. This is not available elsewhere. Contains the following: 
Marquee Series : Microsoft Office 2007 with Windows XP and Internet Explorer 7.0 , ISBN: 978-0-76382-958-2 
Computers, Understanding Technology, 3E - Introductory , ISBN: 978-0-76382-936-0 
SNAP: Microsoft Office 2007 , ISBN: 978-0-76382-957-5 Textbooks can be ordered online or purchased in person at MCCC's bookstore Software (required): ♦ Windows XP Operating System. If a different version of Windows is used, textbook and other tutorials may not match. In addition, the student may need to use WinZip (see below). ♦ Microsoft Office 2007: software package containing Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Excel 2007 and Access 2007.
You can purchase the Office Professional 2007 at an educational discount at campustech.com.♦ Internet Explorer: IE 7 is needed for this course. IE 7 can be downloaded at no charge from Microsoft. Use of lower versions of IE will not match the textbook exercises.
Other browsers are not supported by Blackboard and the MCCC Student Email system.♦ Zipping software: standard with Windows XP. Alternatively, WinZip may be used.
Only zipped files with a ".zip" extension may be used for this course.
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CIS111: Computer Science I: Programming / Concepts
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Description: This course introduces students to fundamental techniques, concepts, and vocabulary of procedural programming and computer science. Emphasis is placed on programming in a high-level computer language such as Java or C++. This is the first course for computer majors. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 100 or MAT 115 with a "C" or better. Students who have not met this prerequisite should consider CIS1101. Format: Traditional Face-to-Face
This course meets twice a week. Homework and other assignments are completed outside of class meeting time. Assignments have specific due dates throughout the course week.Textbooks (required): There are two textbooks for this course as listed below. 1. 
Title: Java Programming: From Problem Analysis To Program Design 3e ISBN: 1-4239-0135-5 Publisher: Course Technology Authors: D. S. Mailk 2. Title: Custom Bundle with Textbook and Lab CD ISBN: 978-0-7637-6460-9 Publisher: Jones and Bartlett 
Title: Computer Science Illuminated, Third Edition ISBN: 978-07637-4149-5 Author: Dale & Lewis Title: Explorations in Computer Science: A Guide to Discovery 2E lab manual on CD ISBN: 978-07637-3848-8 Author: Meyer Textbooks can be ordered online or purchased in person at MCCC's bookstore Software (required): ♦ Java 2, Standard Edition (J2SE) Development Kit (JDK) 6.0. This is included with the Java textbook. ♦ jGRASP 1.8.6. The latest version can be download at no cost from http://www.jgrasp.org/. ♦ Internet Explorer: IE 7 is needed for this course. IE 7 can be downloaded at no charge from Microsoft. Use of lower versions of IE will not match the textbook exercises.
Other browsers are not supported by Blackboard and the MCCC Student Email system.♦ Zipping software: standard with Windows XP. Alternatively, WinZip may be used.
Only zipped files with a ".zip" extension may be used for this course.
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Description: This course introduces the student to the structure of the Internet and use of Internet research techniques and web publishing skills using HTML. Resources discussed will include File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet, and the World Wide Web (WWW). Electronic mail (E-mail), various means of accessing the Internet, research skills, security, and "netiquette" issues surrounding the appropriate use of such networks will be discussed. Students will also create web pages using HTML. Considerable hands-on-experience will be provided. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CIS 105, or CIS 110, or CIS 111, or CIS 155 or equivalent experience. Format: Online (YO sections)
Online courses are instructor led. While they do not meet at a specific time throughout the week, assignments are due by specified deadlines during each course week.Textbooks (required): The textbook for this course is bundled with additional material as ISBN 324807597. The publisher is Course Technology.
The bundle contents are listed below.1. 
Title: New Perspectives on HTML and XHTML, Comprehensive, 5th Edition ISBN: 978-1-4239-2546-0 Author: Patrick Carey 2. 
Title: HTML and XHTML Interactive Movie Tutorials, Starter ISBN: 978-1-4188-3938-3 Author: McLeod & Carey Textbooks can be ordered online or purchased in person at MCCC's bookstore. Software (required): ♦ Notepad: standard program supplied with Windows.
Other software may not be used to create HTML files in this course.♦ Internet Explorer: IE 7 is needed for this course. IE 7 can be downloaded at no charge from Microsoft. Use of lower versions of IE will not match the textbook exercises.
Other browsers are not supported by Blackboard and the MCCC Student Email system.♦ Zipping software: standard with Windows XP. Alternatively, WinZip may be used.
Only zipped files with a ".zip" extension may be used for this course.
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CIS151: Systems Analysis and Design
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Description: This course reviews and applies traditional (life cycle) systems development methodologies implemented by project teams and including reporting responsibility to a systems development steering committee. The life cycle followed incorporates an initial investigation, a feasibility study, systems analysis, systems design, technical design, program specification, and implementation planning. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CIS111 or equivalent business experience. Format: Online (YO sections)
Online courses are instructor led. While they do not meet at a specific time throughout the week, assignments are due by specified deadlines during each course week.Textbooks (required): 
Title: Systems Analysis and Design, 7th Edition ISBN: 978-1-4239-1222-4 Author: Shelly, Cashman, Rosenblatt Textbooks can be ordered online or purchased in person at MCCC's bookstore. Software (required): ♦ Word processing software compatible with Word 2007 ♦ Spreadsheet software compatible with Excel 2007 ♦ MS Project, available through MCCC Academic Alliance program ♦ Visio 2007, available through MCCC Academic Alliance program ♦ Internet Explorer: IE 7 is needed for this course. IE 7 can be downloaded at no charge from Microsoft. Use of lower versions of IE will not match the textbook exercises.
Other browsers are not supported by Blackboard and the MCCC Student Email system.♦ Zipping software: standard with Windows XP. Alternatively, WinZip may be used.
Only zipped files with a ".zip" extension may be used for this course.
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CIS155: PC Applications on Networks
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Description: This course will provide an overview of Microsoft Office and several desktop operating systems, which are typically supported on a local area network. Software covered will include command line interfaces, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Windows. Additional topics will include the Internet, alternative desktop operating systems, networking basics, software licensing, file management, hardware selection, software integration, and viruses. The impact of running and supporting this software on a network will be emphasized. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: None Format: Online (YO sections)
Online courses are instructor led. While they do not meet at a specific time throughout the week, assignments are due by specified deadlines during each course week.Textbooks (required): The two required textbooks are listed below. The first textbook for this course is bundled with additional material as ISBN 0-07-815996-2. The publisher is McGraw Hill.
The bundle contents are listed below.1. 
Title: Microsoft Office 2007, 1st Edition ISBN: 13 9780073519166 Author: O'Leary 2. Title: SimNet for Office 2007 The second textbook for this course is published by Course Texchnology. 3. 
Title: New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 2000 MS-DOS Command Line, Brief, Windows XP Enhanced ISBN: 13: 978-0-619-18552-7 Author: Phillips, Skagerberg Textbooks can be ordered online or purchased in person at MCCC's bookstore. Software (required): ♦ Notepad: standard program supplied with Windows.
Other software may not be used to create HTML files in this course.♦ Internet Explorer: IE 7 is needed for this course. IE 7 can be downloaded at no charge from Microsoft. Use of lower versions of IE will not match the textbook exercises.
Other browsers are not supported by Blackboard and the MCCC Student Email system.♦ Zipping software: standard with Windows XP. Alternatively, WinZip may be used.
Only zipped files with a ".zip" extension may be used for this course.
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