Siena Heights University
CIS 455
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
3
The course provides hands-on training to support and maintain a Personal Computer (PC). Students will learn
how to install, configure, administer, and manage the necessary hardware and software that are associated with a
PC. Some of the topics covered are: installation of hard disk, floppy drive, power supply, I/O devices, and
Windows operating system. Students will get an opportunity to troubleshoot a variety of hardware and software
problems. The operation and the management of a help desk facility will also be covered in this class.
Course is offered: FA 2017
CIS 460
WEB DEVELOPMENT
3
This course will focus on the design and development of Web pages through the use of life cycle methodology.
Students apply their skill in the creation of web pages using text, graphics, tables, frames, and forms. Tools like
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), Java, CGI (Common Gateway Interface), JavaScripts, and ActiveX
Controls will be used throughout the course.
Prerequisite: CIS 240 or equivalent
Course is offered: FA 2018
CIS 465
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3
An in-depth study of the problems in managing computer based information systems. The course focuses on the
definition, evaluation, installation, and continuing management of EDP systems. Issues of planning and control
as well as the organizational impact of computer systems will be stressed.
Prerequisite: CIS 240 or equivalent
Course is offered: WI 2018
CIS 470
DATA AND NETWORK ASSURANCE
This course provides an in-depth study of the various technical and administrative aspects of Information and
Network Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues
associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security
incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion
detection and reporting features. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activities, methods,
methodologies, and procedures.
Prerequisite: CIS 140 or equivalent
Course is offered: Uncertain
3
CIS 472
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
3
The sources of computational error will be studied. The student will solve problems by numerical techniques.
Topics include: solutions of differential equations unsolvable by traditional methods, interpolation, approximation
methods, and integration techniques.
Prerequisite: CIS 140 and MAT 282
Liberal Arts: Mathematics
Course is offered: WI 2018
CIS 480
CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE
1-12
See program coordinator for work experience opportunities within the Computer and Information Systems field.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: Uncertain
CIS 485
SPECIAL TOPICS
1-3
The study of selected topics of emerging technologies not ordinarily covered in-depth in other courses. Special
topics may be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. No more than three credit hours may apply
to CIS major or CIS minor.
Prerequisite: Based on course content
Course is offered: Uncertain
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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