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CIS 50                    Computer Ethics                                   2.0 units

An introduction to the theories and issues of ethical behavior as applied to the exigencies of a rapidly changing, information-oriented, computer-driven society. Topics include ethical history, philosophies, and issues at the responsibility level of both corporate business and the individual. Various ethical theories are introduced and discussed. Numerous current and past case histories are presented.                             

ONLINE

Section 18771 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

CIS 67                    Fundamentals of Networking              2.5 units

This course presents a broad overview of the fundamentals of networking computers. This course discusses in some detail the various network topologies, architectures, industrial standard, standards-defining organization, and the practical use of networks. Mainframe and microcomputer networks are both discussed.                             

                                BLDG-RM

18774 LEC    T 01:00PM-03:05PM  42-4    BURG E

CIS 81            Ilife Applications                                   3.0 units

Grade Option. This course is designed for the beginning Apple user who wants to get the full use out of their computer's capability to create, modify and design digital images, music, videos (home movies), and podcasts.                            

                                BLDG-RM

18782 LEC  TTH 11:10AM-12:00PM  42-3    THOMAS S

CIS 90                    Introduction to Unix                            4.0 units

Operation Systems 

This course introduces the Unix and Linux operating systems. Topics include the history of Unix, commands and utilities, file system structure, shells, graphical user interfaces, networking, text editing and shell programming.                            

HYBRID/ONLINE    

The following section is a "hybrid" class in which a portion of the traditional classroom instruction is replaced with online learning activities via the Internet.  For additional information, please see page ?? or go http://www.vvc.edu/online_virtual_campus/faq.htm

                               BLDG-RM

18787 LEC    F 05:30PM-08:40PM  42-3    FEDDERSEN R

      LAB    F 08:50PM-10:00PM  42-3    FEDDERSEN R

CIS 93                    Perl                                                         4.0 units

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the Perl scripting language used in Unix and Linux systems. Students will learn how to design and implement dynamic scripts through strings, operators, variables, arrays, control structures, expressions, functions, file handles and database access controls.                            

ONLINE

Section 18798 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

CIS 96A                                 Structured Query Language A            2.0 units

                                Using MySQL

This is the first of two courses in Structured Query Language using the MySQL database management system. Topics include concepts of relational databases and SQL, creating and using databases, and performing queries.

ONLINE

Section 18803 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18803      6.0 hours/week arr.         THOMAS S

CIS 96B                                 Structured Query Language B            2.0 units

                                Using MySQL

This is the second course in Structured Query Language using the MySQL relational database management system. Topics include: Joins, IF/Case statements, indexing, batch operations and locking strategies.                            

ONLINE

Section 18809 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18809      6.0 hours/week arr.         TONNING P

CIS 101                  Computer Literacy                               4.0 units

(CAN BUS6)

This course provides a broad overview of computer technology for multidisciplinary majors. It provides instruction in a wide variety of topics supported by hands-on laboratory work with operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, programming, networks, the Internet. CSU,UC                            

                                BLDG-RM

18826 LEC   MW 08:00AM-09:25AM  42-4    TONNING P

      LAB   MW 09:35AM-11:00AM  42-4    TONNING P

18831 LEC   MW 11:10AM-12:35PM  42-4    BURG E

      LAB   MW 12:45PM-02:10PM  42-4    BURG E

18827 LEC   MW 02:20PM-03:45PM  42-4    BURG E

      LAB   MW 03:55PM-05:20PM  42-4    BURG E

18829 LEC  TTH 08:00AM-09:25AM  42-3    THOMAS S

      LAB  TTH 09:35AM-11:00AM  42-3    THOMAS S

18834 LEC  TTH 09:35AM-11:00AM  42-4    CASS R

      LAB  TTH 11:10AM-12:35PM  42-4    CASS R

18836 LEC   MW 06:00PM-07:25PM  42-4    BURG E

      LAB   MW 07:35PM-09:00PM  42-4    BURG E

ONLINE

The following sections are online classes.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18820      6.0 hours/week arr.          FEDDERSEN R

18823      6.0 hours/week arr.          THOMAS S

18812     12.0 hours/week arr.          FEDDERSEN R

                  (04/14 - 06/07)

18815     12.0 hours/week arr.          CASS R

CIS 106                  Introduction to Computer                   4.0 units

Technology for Educators 

A survey course which provides an overview of computer technology for multidisciplinary majors, but with emphasis on its role in educational settings. The course provides instruction in a variety of topics supported by hands-on laboratory work with operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, programming, networks, and the Internet. Application and evaluation of computer technology in learning environments serves as the overall framework. See cross listing for ETEC 106. CSU                             

HYBRID/ONLINE

The following section is a "hybrid" class in which a portion of the traditional classroom instruction is replaced with online learning activities via the Internet.  For additional information, please see page ?? or go http://www.vvc.edu/online_virtual_campus/faq.htm.

                                BLDG-RM

19504        M 12:25PM-03:45PM  21-171   SMITH M

CIS 107                  Introduction to the Internet                2.0 units

for Educators

A course for education students or current teachers to acquire the skills needed to effectively utilize the Internet in the classroom. Emphasis will be placed on computer-mediated communication and the World Wide Web. Students will become well versed in the use of Web browsers, FTP, newsgroups/asynchronous discussion, e-mail, and chat/synchronous discussion. See cross listing for ETEC 107. CSU                            

HYBRID/ONLINE

The following section is a "hybrid" class in which a portion of the traditional classroom instruction is replaced with online learning activities via the Internet.  For additional information, please see page ?? or go http://www.vvc.edu/online_virtual_campus/faq.htm.

                                BLDG-RM

19513        W 06:00PM-09:15PM  21-171   STAFF

             Plus 3.0 hours/week online

CIS 111                  Multimedia Presents                             4.0 units

Students gain "hands-on" experience in producing and presenting multimedia presentations. "Hands-on" experience includes creation of audio files, full-motion video clips, graphics, animation sequences, and text elements used in the final production. Additional subjects to be covered include effective communications, scripting, logical control of peripheral devices, and runtime packaging. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

18838 LEC   MW 02:20PM-03:45PM  42-3    TONNING P

CIS 136                  Introduction to the Internet                2.0 units

This course is for the student or savvy business person who wants to acquire the skills needed to effectively interact and utilize the resources of the Internet and its new component, the World Wide Web (WWW). To accomplish this, the student will become well versed in using browsers, File Transfer Protocols, news groups, e-mail, and chat/conversation utilities. CSU                            

ONLINE

The following sections are online classes.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18842      6.0 hours/week arr.          THOMAS S

                  (02/11 - 04/05)

18844      6.0 hours/week arr.          THOMAS S

 

CIS 137                  Introduction to HTML                         2.0 units

No prerequisite. CIS 136 recommended. A course designed for the student or businessperson who wants to acquire the skills needed to create a presence on the WWW in the form of a Web Page. Subjects covered include the HTML Language, Web Authoring (design, implementation, and maintenance of Web Pages). CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

18853 LEC  TTH 05:30PM-06:55PM  42-3    FEDDERSEN R

      LAB  TTH 07:05PM-08:30PM  42-3    FEDDERSEN R

                  (02/12 - 04/03)

18857 LEC  TTH 05:30PM-06:55PM  42-3    FEDDERSEN R

      LAB  TTH 07:05PM-08:30PM  42-3    FEDDERSEN R

                  (04/15 - 06/05)

ONLINE

The following sections are online classes.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18847      6.0 hours/week arr.          CASS R

                  (02/11 - 04/05)

18849      6.0 hours/week arr.          CASS R

CIS 139                  Windows XP for Power Users              4.0 units

Students gain experience in the configuring and optimizing of Windows 95. Experience includes Control Panel programs and modification of the system settings. The use of Utility programs including, Disk Defragmenter, Scandisk, and REGEDIT (registry editor). Additional subjects covered include installation, hardware detection, and troubleshooting system problems. Windows 95 networking and set-up will be addressed. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

18863 LEC  TTH 06:00PM-07:25PM  42-4    BURG E

CIS 201                  C++ Module A:                                     4.0 units

                                An Introduction to Programming

No prerequisite. CIS 101 recommended. An introduction to programming using the C++ language. This course is appropriate for those wishing to learn the principles of computer programming and to gain some initial experience with C++. CSU                            

ONLINE

Section 18866 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

CIS 202                  C++ Module B: Understanding          4.0 units

                                the Language and OOP

Prerequisite: CIS 201. CIS 104 recommended. The second in the C++ series, this course teaches the student who is familiar with the language how to use its object-oriented features in depth. Subject matter includes: designing and implementing classes, abstract data types, overloading operators, inheritance, and polymorphism. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

18868 LEC   MW 05:30PM-06:55PM  42-3    TONNING P

CIS 206A               JAVA Programming A                        2.0 units

Grade Option. This is an introductory course for programming in Java. The course will cover the basics of the Java programming language and object-oriented programming method. Some of the more advanced topics such as applets programming data structure implementation in Java will also be covered. CSU                            

ONLINE

Section 18872 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18872      6.0 hours/week arr.          TONNING P

CIS 206B               JAVA Programming B                         2.0 units

Prerequisite: CIS 206A. This is a second course in Java programming. The course will review the basics of the Java language and object-oriented programming. The main topics of the course include Java applet programming and networking with Java. CSU                            

ONLINE

Section 18874 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

18874      6.0 hours/week arr.          TONNING P

CIS 210                  Visual Basic Programming                  4.0 units

College algebra, computer math, computer programming in PASCAL, BASIC, C, or FORTRAN, and familiarity with Windows environment are highly recommended. Visual BASIC is the world's most popular programming language used for application development. This course is based on the latest VB.NET. Students will learn all the programming basics using VB.NET, as well as being exposed to topics such as Object-Oriented programming, Database programming, and Web programming. CSU               

                                BLDG-RM

19888 LEC   MW 11:10AM-12:35PM  42-3    CASS R

CIS 280                  Fundamentals of Database                  3.0 units

Management Systems

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of several different database management systems (DBMS) and an understanding of the basic relational, network, or hierarchical database structures which they use. Issues of privacy, security, protection, integrity, redundancy, distributed database concepts, data manipulation and query languages are covered. CSU                            

ONLINE

Section 18883 is an online class.  See page 27 for VVCCOnline course information.

CIS 138                  Cooperative Education

See descriptive statement under Cooperative Education heading. CSU      

                              UNITS 

19593    5.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   1.0    DUNSMORE M

19595   10.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   2.0    DUNSMORE M

19596   15.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   3.0    DUNSMORE M

19597   20.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   4.0    DUNSMORE M

19598   25.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   5.0    DUNSMORE M

19600   30.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   6.0    DUNSMORE M

 

 

 

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