Syllabus

toc **BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES ****CIS 115—Intro to Computer Information Systems ** **Pre-requisite None **
 * Credit Hours 3 post-secondary and 0.25 high school **
 * Duration of Course 45 hours **

**__Required Course Resources __**
//INTRODUCTORY Computers: Understanding Technology, Complete, Third Edition //, by Fuller/Larson, © Paradigm Publishing Inc. Encore CD (provided with textbook) Internet Resource Center, [|www.emcp.net/CUT3e] ptccis115.wikispaces.com Wiki site Moodle site on apslearning.net

**__Course Description __**
This course focuses on an overview of the needs for and roles of computer information systems. It emphasizes computer requirements in organizations, history, hardware functions, programming, systems development, and computer operations. Students will use a variety of technologies and software to create projects for this class.

**__Course Competencies __**
The successful learner will be able to: 1. Understand the fundamentals of computer terminology, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software and the World Wide Web 2. Make use of the World Wide Web as a storehouse of the latest information and an integrated learning tool <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">3. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Develop an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in society as well as in the business world <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Focus on the computer as a valuable productivity tool <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">5. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Recognize the personal computer’s position as the backbone of the computer industry and emphasize its use as a stand-alone and networked device <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">6. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Present strategies for purchasing, installing, and maintaining a personal computer system 7. Create a multimedia projects using a variety of technologies and software.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;">Grading __**
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Final Grades will be based on the following: · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Photo Story 3 Project · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> Internet PSA Podcast · Understanding Computers Wiki · Emerging Technologies <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Movie Maker Project · Electronic Portfolio on Google Sites

**__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;">Grading Scale __**
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;">93 - 100 = A 82 - 92 = B 71 - 81 = C 60 - 70 = D 0 - 61 = F


 * A letter grade of “C” or higher must be earned to have course applied to program certificate.**