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  Course Credit Hours (Contact Hours)
    CISS 115 , INTERNET RESEARCH AND TOOLS 1 (1.5)
  The Internet is a global information infrastructure that offers many services. This course will review the characteristics and trends that will continue to impact these technologies in the areas of collaboration, creativity, communication, research, applications, privacy, security, etc. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: Knowledge of personal computer systems. (IN1, IN3, IN4)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 121 , MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS I 3 (4)
  Introduction to microcomputer applications. Survey of application packages including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, presentation and graphics. Includes hardware concepts and basic computer terminology and email. Guidelines for selecting and evaluating hardware and software. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN2, IN4, IN5) or divisional approval. (IN2, IN4)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 122 , MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS II 3 (4)
  Basic concepts of personal finance software and presentation software. Procedures for installing and upgrading software, virus detection and removal software and modem software. Additional topics on customizing the operating system environment, configuring computer for an ISP, and troubleshooting software conflicts. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 121 or divisional approval. (IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 121 , or CIS 121 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 125 , OPERATING SYSTEM INTERFACES 3 (4)
  Theory of single user, multitasking, and multi-user operating systems. The user interface will be examined as well as the operating system commands, command syntax, parameters, and operating systems troubleshooting. Topics on OS layering, hardware, disk storage, file management utilities, directory management utilities, backup, recovery, and editors. UNIX and Windows will be installed and used in the labs. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Previous or concurrent enrollment in CISS 121.IN4)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 135 , PROGRAM DEV USING VISUAL BASIC .NET 4 (5)
  An introduction to the program development process and business programming using the Visual Basic .NET programming language. Topics include language fundamentals, logical structures, functions and procedures, arrays, sequential file processing, and database access. The object- oriented programming (OOP) model is emphasized throughout the course. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 121 or divisional approval. (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 121 , or Divisional approval required , or CIS 121
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 136 , ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC .NET 3 (4)
  Advanced techniques of Visual Basic. NET programming including object class design, multi-tier programs, control creation, advanced database access and updating using ADO.NET, and Web Services. Web applications are also introduced using Visual Basic .NET Web Forms and ASP.NET. The object-oriented programming (OOP) model is emphasized throughout the course. (A special fee is assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 135 (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 135
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 141 , PROGRAMMING ON THE AS/400 4 (5)
  AS/400 concepts that include working with the editor, creating files, creating inputscreens, running reports and queries usingboth physical and logical files. An instroduction to RPG fundamentals will relate AS/400 concepts to the integrated language environment. Laboratory required. (A special fee willbe assessed). Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CISS 135. (IN3, IN4)
 
    CISS 143 , DATABASE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION 3 (4)
  Relational database theory, database design, implementation using microcomputer software, use of command language and application generator, database administration. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 121.(IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: CISS 121 , or CIS 121 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 145 , LOCAL AREA NETWORKS 4 (5)
  Theory, installation, and operating principles behind local area networks. Topics on topologies, hardware configuration for topologies, network operating systems, server administration, media and software installation will be covered. Students will install and administer a local area network. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 125. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 125 , or CIS 133
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 151 , CISCO1 CCNA 1: NETWORKING BASICS 3 (4)
  Education for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This is the first of four courses in the Cisco Network Academy. Overview of OSI and TCP network layers, common network topologies, cable installation standards. Ethernet technologies, IP addressing including subnet masks and encapsulation. Introduction to basic network design. Hands on experience making and testing cables, connecting peer-to-peer networks, and making console connections to Cisco switches and routers. Cisco CCNA 1 curriculum provided to LCCC under contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: previous or concurrent enrollment in CISS 121 or divisional approval. (IN1, IN2, IN4, IN5)
Prerequisites: CISS 121
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 152 , CISCO2 CCNA ROUTERS & ROUTING BAS 3 (4)
  Network routing theory with an introduction to routing protocols (Distance Vector and Link State protocols). Focus on router hardware, router operating systems, startup configuration, backup procedures, and ACLs. Hands on experience setting up and configuring Cisco routers and debugging a multiple router network. Introduction to the use of network documentation software. Cisco CCNA 2 curriculum provided to LCCC under contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. (A special fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: CISS 151 or divisional approval. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 151 , or CISS 146
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 153 , CISCO3 CNA ADV ROUTERS LAN SWITCH 3 (4)
  Study of switches and routers in local area networks (LANs) and their connection to wide area networks (WANs). Topics include: LAN switching, virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol, Single Area OSPF, EIGRP, and Classless Routing. Hands on experience with switch configuration (VLANs, VTP, and Trunking), more sophisticated router configuration (EIGRP, single area OSPF), and network troubleshooting skills. Cisco CCNA 3 provided to LCCC under contract with Cisco Systems, Inc.(A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 152 or divisional approval. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 152 , or CISS 147
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 154 , CISCO4 CCNA WIDE AREA NETWORK TECH 3 (4)
  Introduction to methods to scale networks and a study of wide area networks (WANs)that include WAN design, PPP, ISDN, and frame relay.Topics include NAT, PAT, DHCP, (overview of PAP and CHAP), ISDN protocols and configuration (including configuring DDR)frame relay protocols and configuration and an introduction to network management. Continue to develop and refine network-troubleshooting skills. Cisco CCNA 4 provided to LCCC under contract withCisco Systems, Inc. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 153. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 153 , or CISS 148
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 155 , CISCO FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORK SEC 3 (4)
  Students will study the overall security process with emphasis in the areas of security policy design and management, security technologies, products and solutions, firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, maintenance, AAA implementation using routers and firewalls, and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls. The course focuses on securing the network at the perimeter router and through the use of the PIX Security Appliance. Prepares students for the SECUR (Security Cisco IOS Networks) and CSPFA (Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced) exams required to obtain CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification. There are five (5) exams for CCSP certification (prerequisite to CCSP certification is valid CCNA or CCIP certification). Cisco curriculum provided to LCCC under contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. as part of LCCC's Cisco Networking Academy. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 152 or divisional approval. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 152 , or Divisional approval required , or CISS 147
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 190 , VISTA 1 (2)
  Overview of Windows Vista and a guided transition to Microsoft Office 2007 from Office 2003. (IN1, IN4)
 
    CISS 211 , SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS 2 (2)
  Use of spreadsheet software to create templates as well as menu-driven spreadsheets. Focus will be on using functions, database functions, data tables and macros.(A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 121. (IN1, IN2, IN4, IN5)
Prerequisites: CISS 121 , or CIS 121
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 215 , MULTIMEDIA FUNDAMENTALS 3 (4)
  Theory and techniques for developing multimedia projects. Principles of effective design. Use of multimedia tools, including video, audio and animation to develop a variety of projects. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 121 or divisional approval. (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 121 , or CIS 121 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 216 , WEB DEVELOPMENT 3 (4)
  Web site development with a focus on design strategies, electronic publishing, and graphic layout for the evolving business world. An overview of copyright, security, and domain name registration issues will also be covered. HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and/or emerging languages will be used. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 121 (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 121 , or CIS 121 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 221 , INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN C# 3 (4)
  Programming in C# focuses on business applications. Topics include language fundamentals, control structures, functions, arrays, and file processing. The object-oriented programming (OOP) model is emphasized including object class design, creation, and usage. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CISS 135. (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 135 , or CIS 138 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 222 , ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C 3 (4)
  Advanced business programming using C#. Topics include advanced data structures, object class design patterns, database access using ADO.NET, and web applications using ASP.NET. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 221. (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 221 , or CIS 230
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 225 , INTRANET/INTERNET NETWORKING 3 (4)
  Installation and support of Intranet/Internet servers. Site planning, performance and resource monitoring, security planning and troubleshooting. Additional topics on proxy- servers, e-mail server, application servers, Internet routers, and the InterNIC. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 145. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 145
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 226 , INTRO TO PROGRAMMING IN JAVA 3 (4)
  An introduction to programming using the JAVA programming language. Topics include language fundamentals, GUI design tools including Swing and AWT, object class design and implementation, and applets. Both desktop and web applications are introduced using an object-oriented methodology. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 135. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 135 , or CIS 138
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 231 , COBOL FUNDAMENTALS 4 (5)
  COBOL/400 fundamentals including creation ofvarious types of reports, table processing,data validation and online data entry.Structured program design, documentation anddebugging. Laboratory required. (A specialfee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 141. (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 141 , or CIS 137 , or Divisional approval required
 
    CISS 232 , SCRIPTING IN THE CLIENT SERVER ENV 3 (4)
  Study the principles of Client/Server programming. Development of web application interfaces using current web standards such as XHTML, CSS, Client side JavaScript and server side programming. Development of Web applications that include Server Side processing using current languages such as PHP. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 216. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 216 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 241 , ADVANCED RPG 3 (4)
  Advanced programming using current version of RPG that will include techniques ininteractive programming, sub-files, data definition, and inter-program communications. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 141. (IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 141 , or CIS 137 , or Divisional approval required
 
    CISS 243 , WEB DATABASE INTEGRATION 4 (5)
  Theory and strategies for development of integrated web database applications. Students will create SQL-based applications that view, search, and modify databases, using current Server Side languages/frameworks, such as ASP.NET. Strategies for buildingrobust Internet applications, and database theory will also be covered. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CISS 216 or Divisional approval. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 143 , or CISS 216 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 245 , NETWORK INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT 4 (5)
  Theory of interconnecting local area networks and/or wide area networks. Topics on bridges, routers, gateways, subnetting, client/server, distributed processing, protocols, and management issues. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)Prerequisite: CISS 145. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 145 , or CIS 145
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 247 , SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT 3 (4)
  Methodologies implemented by project teams. Includes initial investigation, feasibility study, systems analysis, systems design, and implementation planning. Laboratory required . (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: Completion of 40 credit hours, which include 18 Computer Information Systems credit hours including CISS 143. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
Prerequisites: CISS 143 and CNSL 101
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 285 , INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRACTICUM 2 (10.5)
  Students are placed in MIS departments forthe purpose of observing and performingvarious computing activities. Students willbe assigned an on-the-job sponsor who will be responsible for directing and evaluatingtheir activities. Prerequisite: Completion of 40 credit hours, which include 18 ComputerInformation Systems credits.
Prerequisites: CNSL 101
 
    CISS 287 , WORK-BASED LEARNING I 1 (1)
  This course provides supervised work expeerience with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Coursewill be graded on S/U basis. Prerequisite: Astudent must be pursuing an approved programat LCCC; have completed 15 semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in the discipline of placement: have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the discipline and a 2.0 overall GPA; and have divisional approval.
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    CISS 288 , WORK-BASED LEARNING II 1 (1)
  This course provides supervised work experience building on experience in work-Based Learining I with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able toevaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Course will be graded on S/U basis. Prerequisite: CISS 287
Prerequisites: Divisional approval required
 
    CISS 289 , WORK-BASED LEARNING III 1 (1)
  This course provides supervised work experience building on experience in Work-Based Learnining II with approved employer(2) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related compentencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by colelge personnel.Course will be grade on the S/U basis. Prerequisite: CISS 288
Prerequisites: CISS 288 and Divisional approval required
 
    CISS 299 , INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN CIS 2 (2)
  An in-depth studey of areas in computer information systems presented by discussions and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to a total of four (4) credit hours. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: Second-year standing and divisional approval.
Prerequisites: Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year