Computer Information Technology

CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
The course introduces the role of IT in managing business processes and the need for business process and IT alignment. Emphasis is placed on industry need for understanding business challenges and developing/managing information systems to contribute to the decision making process based on these challenges. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ‘hybrid business manager’ and the potential offered by new technology and systems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

CTS 120            Hardware/Software Support (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites:    CIS 110 or CIS 111
Corequisites:     None
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers.  Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers. 

CTS 130            Spreadsheet (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites:    CIS 110 or CIS 111 or OST 137
Corequisites:     None
This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development.  Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing.  Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.

CTS 135            Integrated Software Intro (2-4-0-4)
Prerequisites:    CIS 110 or CIS 111
Corequisites:     None
This course instructs students in the Windows or Linux based program suites for word processing, spreadsheet, database, personal information manager, and presentation software.  This course prepares students for introductory level skills in database, spreadsheet, personal information manager, word processing, and presentation applications to utilize data sharing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and integrate data at an introductory level to produce documents using multiple technologies.

CTS 250            User Support & Softw Eval (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites:    CTS 120 and NOS 130
Corequisites:     None
This course provides an opportunity to evaluate software and hardware and make recommendations to meet end-user needs.  Emphasis is placed on software and hardware evaluation, installation, training, and support.  Upon completion, students should be able to present proposals and make hardware and software recommendations based on their evaluations.

CTS 285            Systems Analysis & Design (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    CIS 115
Corequisites:     None
This course introduces established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of an information system.  Emphasis is placed on system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping, CASE/OOM tools, and systems development life cycle phases.  Upon completion, students should be able to analyze a problem and design an appropriate solution using a combination of tools and techniques.

CTS 287            Emerging Technologies (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None
Corequisites:     None
This course introduces emerging information technologies.  Emphasis is placed on evolving technologies and trends in business and industry.  Upon completion, students should be able to articulate an understanding of the current trends and issues in emerging technologies for information systems.

CTS 289            System Support Project (1-4-0-3)
Prerequisites:    CTS 120, CTS 285, NOS 130
Corequisites:     None
This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant support project with minimal instructor assistance.  Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and user training.  Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.