Computer Information Systems

Courses

CIS 101: Digital Literacy

Credits 2

This course is designed to provide non-Computer Science majors with an introductory-level course in computer usage that prepares them for contemporary work environments. It is a hands-on lab-based course intended to introduce the student to the Windows operating system, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Windows PC required. (Credit awarded for CIS 101 or CSCI 116, not both.) (F, S, Su, O) ND:COMPSC

CIS 110: eCommerce Websites

Credits 3
The students will explore and learn the theory and practice of conducting business over the Internet and World Wide Web. They will learn about strategies, technologies, marketing, and improving efficiency and reducing costs. The students will also explore the use of social networking, mobile commerce, and operating auction sites, the legal, ethical, and tax issues, electronic commerce software and hardware, security issues, along with payment systems utilized. (O)

CIS 128: IT Essentials I

Credits 3
This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam (220-1001), which covers the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security, and validates the communication skills and professionalism required of all entry-level IT professionals. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of the computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to connect to the Internet and share resources in a networked environment. Topics included are laptops and portable devices, wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues, and communication skills. Hands-on activities are essential items of the course. Virtual learning tools are integrated into the course. (F, O)

CIS 129: IT Essentials II

Credits 3
This course covers the advanced concepts of computer hardware and software. It is designed to build on the knowledge and skills attained in CIS 128. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam (220-1002). It implements more of a hands-on orientation and scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems. Prerequisite: CIS 128. (S, O)

CIS 142: Cyber Security Operations

Credits 4
Today's organizations are challenged with rapidly detecting cybersecurity breaches and effectively responding to security incidents. Teams of people in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) keep a vigilant eye on security systems, protecting their organizations by detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats. CCNA Cybersecurity Operations prepares candidates to begin a career working with associate-level cybersecurity analysts within security operations centers. (S, O)

CIS 164: Networking Fundamentals I

Credits 4
The course introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications, and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches. (F, O)

CIS 165: Networking Fundamentals II

Credits 4
The course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. Prerequisite: CIS 164. (S, O)

CIS 166: Windows Support

Credits 3
In this course the student will develop skills to support Windows including setup, configuration, customization, optimization, network integration, administration, troubleshooting, messaging and other support issues. (As needed)

CIS 180: HTML and CSS

Credits 3
This course will introduce students to HTML, XHTML, and CSS. The students will learn how to write HTML code. The student will be able to identify and apply various codes and styles when creating a Web page. This will include writing HTML and CSS code for color, links, images, alignment, text styles, tables, forms, formatting values, frames, and adding multimedia content such as sound, and video files. Correct design aspects will be used along with learning about planning a Web site, typography, promoting and maintaining a Web site and ways to attract visitors to your site. (F, O)

CIS 181: Web Authoring Software

Credits 3
This course will introduce students to Web authoring software. Students will learn how to utilize this software package to create and design Web pages and Web sites. The student will be able to identify and apply various tools associated with the software when creating a Web page. Students will utilize tools in the software package to develop Web pages with color, links, images, alignment, text styles, tables, forms, formatting, and frames. Prerequisite: CIS 180. (S, O)

CIS 182: Image Editing Software

Credits 3
This course will introduce students to graphic editing software. Students will learn how to utilize this software package to create and edit images for Web pages and Web sites. The student will be able to identify and apply various tools associated with the software such as layers, slices, incorporating color techniques, using painting tools, special effects, clipping masks and transforming type. Prerequisite: CIS 180. (S, O)

CIS 183: Social Media Marketing

Credits 3
This course provides students with the concepts to observe an organization's current presence and competition on the social web, followed by the establishment of realistic social media goals and effective strategies to achieve them. Students will learn how to define an organizations target market on the social web and identify the social media platforms with the highest concentrations of its target audiences and determine how they are participating on those platforms and to select the optimal social media platforms for reaching its target audiences. In addition, students will also learn how to monitor and measure the progress made in reaching social media goals. (F, O)

CIS 188: Application Design

Credits 3
This course provides an introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Students will learn practical principles and guidelines needed to develop high quality interface designs-ones that users can understand, predict, and control. Students explore theoretical foundations, design processes, examples of direct manipulation, menu selection, and form fill-in to gain an understanding of excellence in design. Current HCI topics are explored with balanced emphasis on mobile devices, Web, and desktop platforms. It addresses the profound changes brought by user-generated content of text, photo, music, and video and the raised expectations for compelling user experiences. (F, S)

CIS 191: First Year Seminar

Credits 1
This course provides students with the knowledge and opportunity to create an online portfolio where they can showcase their education and skills to obtain employment in their field of study. Students use tools in an online portfolio environment to create a product that includes their resume, documentation of their employment and education history, along with references. The goal is to create a useable and easily accessible platform for students to demonstrate their employability skills to prospective employers. (S, O)

CIS 197: Internship

Credits 1
Students need to have completed one full semester of course work prior to taking this class. The internship is an industry work experience for the student. The student will work with/for an NDSCS industry partner. The length of the internship will be determined by the industry partner. Prerequisite: First-year core classes. (F, S, Su)

CIS 212: Microsoft Windows Operating System Client

Credits 3
The purpose of this course is to offer all the critical information students need to successfully move into a role as an IT professional and support Windows Client OS in a business environment. Many hands-on exercises are included which allow students to practice skills as they are learned. (F)

CIS 215: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment

Credits 4
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows Client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. In addition, this course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows Server to create file, print, Web and terminal servers. (F, O)

CIS 216: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure

Credits 4
This course teaches students, through lectures, discussions, scenarios, demonstrations, chapter review questions, textbook exercises, and classroom labs, the skills and knowledge necessary to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a Windows network infrastructure. (S, O)

CIS 220: Operating Systems

Credits 3

This course will focus on the Linux operating system. Students will learn how to use basic Linux command-line commands as well as various Linus graphical user interfaces. Students will also work with and learn basic system administration for Linux. (F, S, O)

CIS 232: Graphics Design

Credits 3
The students will explore and learn the concepts and skills behind a comprehensive vector-draw software application. They will learn how to apply smart design principles to multimedia products such as dynamic graphics, animation, and Web sites. Students will create everything from simple graphics, icons, and text to complex and multi-layered illustrations, all of which can be used within a page layout, in a multimedia presentation or on the Web. (F, O)

CIS 234: Networking (Windows NT)

Credits 4
This class will teach students how to configure, customize, optimize, integrate and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows NT operating systems in a single domain environment, focusing on implementing intranets and using Microsoft technology. (As Needed)

CIS 241: IT Forensics I

Credits 4
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of digital forensics. Labs using primarily open source, free software and a variety of hardware reinforce the concepts discussed in classroom instruction. This class is primarily a hands-on experience. (F, O)

CIS 242: IT Forensics II

Credits 4
This course teaches the student to apply the concepts of digital forensics. Labs using primarily open source, free software and a variety of hardware reinforce the concepts discussed in classroom instruction. This class is primarily a hands-on experience. The student will create a digital forensics workstation and will apply digital forensic analysis techniques to process and analyze digital evidence. (S, O)

CIS 244: Web Server Management

Credits 3
This course provides the student with an introduction to the basics of a Web server management role. The textbook covers installation, configuration, and administration of Web servers. The student will be exposed to topics for both Linux and a Microsoft Windows server environments. They will work with Microsoft Windows Server and/or Red Hat Linux, Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache Web Server, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Exchange Server, sendmail, and more. (Assumes students have a basic background in networking.) (S, O)

CIS 267: Intermediate Networking I

Credits 4
The course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access. The course also introduces software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation. Prerequisites: CIS 164, CIS 165. (F, O)

CIS 268: Infrastructure Automation (DEVNET ASC)

Credits 4
In the DEVASC course curriculum, Cisco Networking Academy participants develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in automation related careers and degree programs. With the support of video and rich media, participants learn, apply, and practice programming and infrastructure automation knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth hands-on experiences that reinforce their learning. Upon completion of the DEVASC course, learners will be prepared to take the Cisco DEVASC certification exam. (S, O)

CIS 279: Security Awareness and Policy

Credits 1
This course is intended to provide a basic survey of the importance of IT security awareness and data confidentiality. This security awareness-training course walks users through every aspect of Information Security in a very broad, easy to understand way and explains to them the value of securing data, both for themselves and the organization. The class will introduce legislation, local, state and federal privacy policies and liability of individuals and institutions related to data confidentiality and integrity, to include HIPAA and Gramm Leach Bliley act. This course will introduce basic concepts of risk management, security policies, common threats and countermeasures. Best practices in access control and password policies will also be covered (F, O)

CIS 280: Fundamentals of Network Security I

Credits 4
Introduction to Network Security course focusing on the overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security policy design and management; security technologies, products and solutions; secure router design, installation; configuration and maintenance; AAA implementation using routers; Intrusion Detection (IDS) implementation using routers; and Virtual Private Networks implementation using routers. Prerequisite: CIS 164. (S,O)

CIS 282: Computer System Security

Credits 4
This course introduces the basics of network security. The student will be introduced to computer network vulnerabilities and threats and how to safeguard computer networks from those vulnerabilities and threats. This course will expose the student to network security planning, network security technology, network security organization and the legal and ethical issues associated with network security. (F, O)

CIS 284: Managing Network Security

Credits 4
Increases the scope and depth of the skills and knowledge acquired in Network Security Fundamentals by focusing on the advanced capabilities of network defense strategies including Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Host Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) and Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS). Students will learn the evolution and current best practices of applying these technologies, which are universally deployed in networks of all sizes. (S, O)

CIS 285: Web Technologies

Credits 2 Max Credits 3

Students will explore areas, specified by the instructor, related to emerging technologies in their program areas through independent study, tutorials, and research of technologies emerging in their degree program. This will allow the student to enhance their knowledge and skills beyond the foundations taught in their program of study and to gain an understanding of how to continue learning beyond completion of their degree. (S)

CIS 292: Experimental Course

Credits 1
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.

CIS 297: Cooperative Education

Credits 1
Cooperative Education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with a paid work experience related to their fields of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study.