CIS 010 - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS CURRICULUM Subject Code and Course Number: Division: EMP Number & Descriptor: Course Title: CIS 010 School of Business, Engineering and Technology C 4; D 4.3; D 4.1; C3 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes) 1. Propose the appropriate computer and Information Technology solutions to a simple but detailed business scenario. 2. Create a web page that includes pictures, audio and video files, and a table of content that links to content pages using forms. 3. Use the Internet to research benchmark ratings for the different types of processors for laptops and mobile computers. 4. Write application software programs to solve simple business problems using an Object-Oriented Programming Language. 5. Develop budgets, balance sheets, and income statements using spreadsheet software. 6. Apply the appropriate skills, tools, and features to develop a database solution for a business problem. SPOs (Student Performance Objectives) Page 1 of 8
1. a. Identify the various input and output devices for desktop, laptop and mobile computers. b. Develop a storyboard to illustrate the steps you would take to set up a LAN and configure the router so that you can use wired and wireless connections. c. Outline how an operating system provides a user interface, manages programs, manages memory, and coordinates tasks. d. Contrast the pros and cons of using an external hard drive, USB flash drive, network server, or online storage services for backups. e. Illustrate the phases of the SDLC, describing the purpose of each phase and identify what deliverables are due at the end of each phase. f. Compare three threats to the security of credit card numbers and other sensitive data during e-commerce transactions. Describe how the following e-commerce technologies work: SSL/TLS, HTTPS, and person-to-person payment systems. 2. a. Differentiate the Internet from the web and describe the relationship among the web, web pages, websites, and web servers. b. Identify the steps required for web publishing. c. Design a personal web page and present with the class E-Portfolio. 3. a. Use the Internet to research the pros and cons for purchasing an Intel processor versus an AMD processor. b. Give the web address, title, author, and date of Internet sources used. Summarize information in a 3-page paper. 4. a. Define an algorithm and explain how it relates to procedural programming. b. Create a flowchart, structured English, and pseudocode to express the algorithm for a simple business problem. c. Construct an example of a sequence control structure, a selection control structure and a repetition control structure. d. Explain at least eight tools other than programming languages that programmers use to create computer programs. e. Discuss the following terms associated with object-oriented programming: object class, superclass, subclass, attribute, message, method, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation. f. Design and code a program to solve a simple business scenario. 5. a. Sketch the layout of a simple worksheet and label the following: columns, rows, cell, active cell, values, labels, formulas, and Formula bar. b. Explain the difference between an absolute reference and a relative reference, giving examples of each. 6. a. Create a descriptive example that would help explain the concepts of data mining, data warehouses, predictive analytics, and OLAP. b. Describe flat files and six other database models; give examples that illustrate each model. c. Using a real world entity, like a comic book collection or a recipe file that can be stored in a database, divide the information into fields and record types. Explain the steps you need to take to normalize the data. Page 2 of 8
CCOs (Course Content Outline) Computer Concepts: 1. Computer and Internet Basics a. Computer Basics b. Data Representation c. Networks and the Internet 2. Computer Hardware a. Components of a System Unit b. Input and Output Devices c. Storage Devices 3. Computer Software a. System software b. Application software c. Utility Programs d. Device Drivers e. Installing Software and Upgrades f. Licensing and Copyright 4. Networks a. Data Communications Basics b. Define Networks c. Network Communications Standards and Protocols d. Network Communications Hardware and software 5. Database Management a. Databases, Data, and Information b. File Processing versus Databases c. Database Management Systems d. Relational, Object-Oriented, and Multidimensional Databases e. Web Databases f. Database Administration 6. Computer Security and Safety, Ethics and Privacy a. Computer Security Risks b. Types of Network Attacks c. Hardware Security d. Software and Information Theft e. Wireless Security f. Health Concerns of Computer Use g. Ethics and Social Issues h. Information Privacy 7. Information System Development a. Information System Development Basics b. System Development Phases 8. Programming Languages and Program Development a. Programming Basics b. Programming Languages c. Program Development Life Cycle 9. Enterprise Computing a. Enterprise Computing Basics b. Information Systems in the Enterprise c. Enterprise-wide Technologies and Methodologies d. Virtualization and Cloud Computing Page 3 of 8
e. E-Commerce f. High-Availability, Scalability, and Interoperability 10. Career Opportunities and Future Trends a. Information Technology Industries b. Information Technology Careers c. Information Technology Education Spreadsheet Software: 1. Basic Parts of a Spreadsheet a. Columns and Rows b. Cells c. Sheets 2. Create, Format, and Edit a Spreadsheet a. Select Cells b. Using Fill Handle c. Enter labels, Text, and Numbers d. Modify and Format a Spreadsheet 3. Use of Formulas and Functions a. Formulas b. Functions 4. Create and Format Charts from a Spreadsheet a. Insert Bar, Pie, and Line Charts b. Format Charts Database Software: 1. Database Basics a. Database Concepts b. Design and Create a Database c. Create and Edit Tables d. Insert Records e. Sort Records f. Create a Primary Key in a Table g. Change Database Properties h. Preview and Print the Contents of a Table 2. Queries a. Create and Run a New Queries b. Specify Text and Numeric Criteria in a Query c. Use Compound Criteria d. Use Calculated Fields in a Query 3. Maintain a Database a. Update Records b. Filter Records c. Change the Database Structure d. Mass Changes e. Validation Rules 4. Reports and Forms a. Create and Modify a Simple Report b. Crete and Modify a Multi-Table Report c. Create and Modify a Simple Form d. Create and Modify a Multi-Table Form Page 4 of 8
5. SQL a. SQL Syntax b. SQL Queries c. Update Data through SQL Method of Instruction 1. Lecture on concepts with teacher demonstration of techniques followed by student lab practice and application to business problem. 2. Teacher presentation of specific technical problem with student teams developing and presenting potential solutions. 3. Group discussions with peer reviews. Methods of Evaluation of Student Performance: Methods of Evaluation 1. Classroom observation of teamwork and collaborative procedures. 2. In class technical skills' demonstration. 3. Regular presentation of printed technical graphics to assess student progress on technology solutions. 4. Final Portfolio presentation with self-evaluation. Assignments: 1. Computer hardware specifications proposal: There is a company called Stratis with 30 engineers. The company needs 2 server computers and 30 desktop computers for engineers. The engineers are using graphic-intensive applications such as AutoCAD and Photoshop. Each server needs to have 6TB of disk space with RAID 5 configured. Both of servers will be running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system with Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Your job is to come up with computer hardware specifications for servers and workstations. Submit the hardware specifications 2. Creating and formatting a table and a chart using spreadsheet software: Use the given business raw data to create and format a table and a 3-D pie chart according to the given instructions and sample picture of the final spreadsheet. Raw data, instructions, and a sample picture of the final spreadsheet are provided. 3. Creating a database and tables, and insert records using database software: Use given business raw data to create a database and tables, and insert records according to the given instructions and sample picture of the final database. Raw data, instructions, and a sample picture of the final database are provided. Catalog Description: TECHNICAL DETAILS Foundation course including hardware, system and application software, networking, programming languages, systems analysis and design, information systems and usage of the Internet, the web, and E-Commerce. Hands-on experience with programming, webpage design, spreadsheets, database and Internet software. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. <br> <i>transfer Credit: CSU; UC</i> <br> Prerequisite(s): Page 5 of 8
Co-requisite(s): Recommended Preparation: Enrollment Limitations: Units: 3.0 Number of Contact Hours per Semester Lec: 36 TBA Lec: Lab: 54 TBA Lab: Activity: TBA Activity: Hours By Arrangement: Repeatability: Not Repeatable The repeatable restrictions apply for Credit Courses do not apply to Non-Credit Courses. Only Non-Credit Courses can be repeated on unlimited number of times. Reason for Repeatability: o Courses for which repetition is necessary to meet major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of a bachelor's degree. o Intercollegiate Athletics o Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition Methods of Delivery: þ Face-to-Face þ Hybrid - Blend of On-Campus and On-Line þ On-Line - Primarily taught via Internet o ITV - Instructional T.V. Maximum Class Size: 30 Minimum Qualifications (Discipline) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Computer Information Systems - Non-Masters Semester of First Offering: Summer 2016 Grading Option: L - Course taken for letter grade only Course Credit Status: State Transfer Code: State Classification Code: Basic Skills Status/Level: COURSE APPLICABILITY, TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION D Credit Degree Applicable A Transferable, UC/CSU/Private I Career-Technical Education Y NA Page 6 of 8
Purpose of the Course: o Aligns with C-ID Decriptor þ AA-T/AS-T requirement AS-T in Business þ UC Transferable o IGETC Area o CSU GE Breadth Area o Gen Ed. Local AA Degree o AA/AS Diversity Requirement in: o Global Studies o Ethnic & Gender Studies o o o o Other CareerTech Certificate Non-Credit Certificate Non-Credit Adult High School Diploma Microcomputer Support, Operations, Programming, Small Computer Applications, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, and E-Commerce Book 1: Author: Title: Publisher: Date of Publication: Edition: Book 2: Author: Title: Publisher: Date of Publication: Edition: Book 3: Author: Title: Publisher: Date of Publication: Edition: REPRESENTATIVE TEXTBOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS Vermatt, Sebok, Freund, Campbell, Frydenberg Discovering Computers Complete Cengage Publishing 2016 Shelly, Quasney Microsoft Excel 2013 Complete Cengage Publishing 2016 Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Access 20103Complete Cengage 2016 Other materials and/or supplies required of students: Additional Resources Needed: None. Facilities: Current Division and campus facilities are sufficient. Equipment: None. RESOURCES & DEPARTMENT PLANNING Page 7 of 8
PROGRAM APPLICABILITY Program Information: þ In an approved program o Part of a new program o Not part of an approved program Program Category: o General Education þ Career and Technical Education Program o Noncredit Program TOP Code Information Program 070100 *Information Technology, General SAM Code: o A - Apprenticeship Course o B - Advanced Occupational o C - Clearly Occupational þ D - Possibly Occupational o E - Non-Occupational Funding Category: o English as a Second Language o Immigrant Education o Elementary & Secondary Education o Health & Safety Education o Education Programs for Persons with Substantial Disabilities o Parenting Education o Family & Consumer Sciences o Education Programs for Older Adults o Short-term Vocational Programs With High Employment Potential o Workforce Preparation Enhanced Funding o Other Non-Credit Enhanced Funding o Non-enhanced Funding NON-CREDIT ONLY Page 8 of 8