CIS 101: Introduction to Computer Information Systems

Course Description

Introduces a student to the computer through lecture and laboratory assignments. No prior knowledge of computers is necessary. The student will learn the fundamentals of computers and how computers are used in a business environment, including learning how to use a word processor, data base manager, spreadsheet, and other packages. The student will also learn to write simple programs using the BASIC language. IAI BUS 902

Course Outline

  1. Introduction to Computers
  2. Internet and World Wide Web
  3. Application Software
  4. Components of the System Unit
  5. Input
  6. Output
  7. Storage
  8. Operating Systems and Utility Programs
  9. Communications and Networks
  10. Database Management
  11. Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy
  12. Information System Development
  13. Programming Languages and Program Development
  14. Enterprise Computing
  15. Computer Careers and Certification

Required Materials

  • Textbook
  • Internet access and a Harper Blackboard account.
  • Access to a computer running a licensed or free trial version of Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.  Harper lab I 205 has computers and software that may be configured as necessary for this course.

Faculty Contact

For questions about this course contact the department coordinator:

Dave Braunschweig
dbraunsc@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6817