CIS-COMPUTER INFORMATION

CIS 3020 Introduction to CIS . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introduction to computers and algorithms. Programming in a high level language. Topics include procedural abstraction, data abstraction, and structured/object oriented programming techniques, recursion and manipulating dynamic memory. Students will learn the fundamentals of developing coherent, expressive programs MAC 2233 is CIS majors, MAC 2311 is for CS/CE/EE majors. Prerequisite: MAC 2233 or MAC 2311.

CIS 3512 System Documentation . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introduces the student to oral and written communication skills required for effective system development. Includes exercises to aid in the understanding and documenting of user requirements, peer review sessions to better understand collaborative work sessions, and CASE tools and CSCW (computer supported cooperative work) software to develop skills in group-oriented project activities and report writing. Any programming language is required prior to this course. (Gordon Rule Course: Wrtg)

CIS 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

CIS 4327 Systems Project . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Familiarizes student with the methodology (technical, economical and managerial) necessary to design practical systems. Every student, working in a team, undertakes a selected project under the guidance of the instructor and develops a software system for an outside client. Each team presents their results at important milestones throughout the course as the system evolves. Prerequisite: CEN 3031 and COP 4710.

CIS 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 0(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Must be a master level student and permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

CIS 5345 Information Storage and Retrieval . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Study of machine-based information storage and retrieval systems. Cognitive aspects of information categorization, hypertext and hypermedia systems, automated information storage and retrieval systems. Permission of the instructor is required.

CIS 6930 Advanced Topics in Computer Information Systems . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Selected topics in computer information systems. Prerequisites will vary according to specific subject material to be covered.

CIS 6971 Thesis . . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Special permission is required.