Computer Information System Courses -- 2025
CIS - Computer Information Systems --- Fall 2025
CIS A090 --- Beginning Computer Keyboarding 1
The student will develop basic keyboarding skills on a computer keyboard using correct stroking techniques on letter, number, and symbol keys. Emphasis on developing accuracy and speed. No credit will be given to students who can already type 30 words per minute.
CIS A092 --- Beginning Computer Keyboarding 2
Keyboarding on the computer for students who can type by touch control and know alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic keys presented in Computer Information Systems A090. Emphasis on speed and accuracy on straight copy material, introduction to MS Word, formatting of memos, personal letters, business letters, one-page reports, and simple tables.
CIS A100 -- Introduction to Computer Applications
Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification.
CIS A100H -- Introduction to Computer Applications Honors
Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification.
CIS A111 --- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses.
CIS A111H --- Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors
Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses.
CIS A123 --- Web Page Design 1
This course will provide a practical understanding of HTML and CSS to design and format web pages. Text editors will be used to create and format Web pages incorporating various types of styles.
CIS A134 --- Excel 1
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as BUS A134. Students completing CIS A134 may not receive credit for BUS A134.
CIS A134H --- Excel 1 Honors
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as BUS A134. Students completing CIS A134 may not receive credit for BUS A134.
CIS A171 --- Introduction to JavaScript
For students who already know how to create Web pages using HTML, this course introduces the fundamentals of JavaScript, a scripting language used to create interactive Web pages. Students will create dynamic Web pages using dialog boxes, forms, menus, rollover buttons, and image manipulation.
CIS A234 --- Excel 2
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as BUS A234. Students completing CIS A234 may not receive credit for BUS A234.
CIS A234H --- Excel 2 Honors
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as BUS A234. Students completing CIS A234 may not receive credit for BUS A234.