CIS101 MW 0800-0915

CIS 101 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems
2016 Fall Session Course Syllabus

Lecture: MW 0800-0915 SS138/MP104 
Instructor: Henry Tran 
Email: htran@cerritos.edu Phone: (562) 860-2451 Ext. 3888

Office Hrs:    Wednesdays 1230-1300 SS21 or MP102


 

Course Description

This course provides the student with the essential knowledge required for a well-rounded understanding of the use of the computer as a tool to produce useful information in small and large organizational environments. The course allows the student to achieve an understanding of computer technology, computer hardware, computer software, and how computers can be used to produce meaningful information. The student will solve applied problems in spreadsheet preparation and analysis using Microsoft Excel and will be introduced to basic operational concepts in database programming using Access, in creating and editing text in Word, and be introduced to presentation graphics using PowerPoint.
Class hours: 3 lecture +1 hr. lab. arr.

Prerequisite and Corequisite
None

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Create an organized set of folders, and successfully copy, move, delete, and rename folders and files according to a model assigned by the instructor.
  2. Define the terms information processing, data, and information.
  3. Design, enter, and analyze spreadsheet applications.
  4. Access data and generate reports from a database management system.
  5. Demonstrate the creation, editing and printing of documents from a word processing program.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to create, edit, and launch a simple graphics presentation using a presentation management system.

Required ebooks and Supplies

TEXTS:

The required materials are an access code to myitlab and the books. Choose only one of these options:

  • myitlab Office 2013 
  • Technology In Action, Complete by Evans & Martin & Poatsy, © 2015 | ISBN-13: 9780133802962
  • GO! with Windows 8 Introductory by Gaskin & Pritchard, ISBN-13: 9780133028911
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERRITOS COLLEGE by WILSON, © 2014 | ISBN-13: 9781269697149