Computer Information Systems Course Listings

This is a first course in object-oriented programming for the computer information systems student. Emphasis will be placed on problem analysis, documentation, and developing a program to meet given specifications. Topics include: classes and objects, properties and methods, variables, user-defined constants, explicit data type conversions, input validation and exception handling, calculations, sequence, selection, and repetition control structures, built-in and user-defined procedures with parameter passing, one-dimensional arrays, collections, sequential file processing, and database processing. Students will complete several coding assignments during class and lab to reinforce and apply concepts. Major programming projects will be assigned to be completed outside of lab and class.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 100 or CPT 114, either with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret user specifications to develop an algorithm for a working program design.
2. Convert an algorithm expressed in pseudo code or flowchart form into a working program.
3. Code a modular computer program using an object-oriented programming language.
4. Code an event driven program using an object-oriented programming language.
5. Trace and test code to determine errors and debug a computer program.
6. Code a program applying built-in functions.
7. Code a program referencing class methods and properties.
8. Develop user-defined sub-procedures and functions.
9. Process data stored in a one-dimensional array.
10. Process data in a sequential file.
11. Write internal comments to thoroughly document a computer program.

A study of the skills required to perform the role of systems analyst. Emphasis will be placed on developing these systems analyst skills as they apply to the designing, developing and implementing business application software that runs on large mainframe to client-server systems. Topics include: project management tools, sampling and investigating hard data, questionnaires, observations, prototyping, developing UML diagrams to graphically depict a system, developing process specifications, designing effective input and output, developing an E-Commerce based business, database design with normalization, and designing effective user interfaces. Students are expected to work on a team project during the entire semester to develop and present a system proposal to the class.

Prerequisite: CSC 101 or CIS 200 with a grade of C or better.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Define and use common System Analysis and Design fundamental terminology.
2. Utilize current Analysis and Design tools to graphically characterize processes and flows in a business system.
3. Design and create effective Input/Output including Web pages/forms.
4. Design Logical Databases.
5. Demonstrate the technical and communication skills required for developing a Systems Proposal.

See the Department Chairperson.

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