134 L I N N- B E N T O N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
CH 299 SPECIAL STUDIES: CHEMISTRY( 1-3 credits) Allows a student to investigate, with supervision from a faculty member, a topic of his or her interest at an individualized pace. Credits and projects are determined by the instructor and student.
CIS: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS 125 INTRO TO SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS( 3 credits) Designed to use technology as a productivity tool within a business environment through the use and integration of various software packages. Students will use word processing software for formatting business correspondence, creating tables, multipage documents, graphical elements, mail merge, and other features. Spreadsheet software will be used to create formulas, use built-in functions for calculations, create charts and graphs, reference other worksheets, create absolute and relative cell references as well as other formatting and editing features. Presentations software will be used to produce, edit, and create visually compelling presentations for business outcomes. Prerequisite: CS 120 Digital Literacy or OA 131O Windows & Computer Fundamentals
CIS 125D INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES( 1 credit) Introduces database software and how it is utilized in business and personal applications to organize information, produce reports, prepare data entry forms, and store data in retrievable format using filters and queries available in the software. Prerequisite: CS 120 Digital Literacy
CIS 135S ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS( 3 credits) Provides advanced techniques and features of spreadsheet software for business applications and financial analysis. Uses the applications expected in the business environment, including but not limited to an operating budget, and following a company’ s stock price and other information. New concepts to be introduced include break-even analysis, financial projections, statistical analysis, and data and pivot tables to summarize data. Prerequisite: CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications or OA 120 Information Technology for Adminstrative Professionals; or OA 131O Windows & Computer Fundamentals and OA 131S Excel Fundamentals
CIS 151 NETWORKING ESSENTIALS( 4 credits) The first course of a four-part sequence in a Cisco curriculum directed toward the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification( CCNA). Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current networking technology, and includes network terminology, protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, safety, network topology, and IP addressing. Corequisites: CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications with a minimum“ C” grade or equivalent computer experience as determined by a Computer Systems advisor and MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra.
CIS 152 NETWORK ROUTER CONFIGURATIONS( 4 credits) The second course of a four-part sequence in a Cisco curriculum directed toward the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification( CCNA). Emphasizes experience in current networking technology, and includes network terminology and protocols. Topics include LANs network topology, IP addressing, routers, router programming, and application of routing and router protocols. Prerequisite: CIS 151 Networking Essentials with a minimum“ C” grade.
CIS 153 LANS & INTERNETWORK DESIGN( 4 credits) The third course of a four-part sequence in a Cisco curriculum directed toward the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification( CCNA). Emphasizes experience in current networking technology that includes LAN segmentation, using bridges, routers, and switches to control network traffic. Includes advanced router configuration, LAN switching theory, and VLANs. Note: Fiveweek course. Prerequisite: CIS 152 Network Router Configurations with a minimum“ C” grade.
CIS 154 WAN DESIGN( 4 credits) The fourth course of a four-part sequence in a Cisco curriculum directed toward the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification( CCNA). Introduces WAN services. Covers ISDN, ATM, frame relay, and dial-up services. Note: Five-week course. Prerequisite: CIS 153 LANs and Internetwork Design with a minimum“ C” grade.
CIS 195 WEB DEVELOPMENT I( 4 credits) Introduces web design through an examination of( X) HTML, CSS and relevant computer graphic file formats. Students will learn to create standardscompliant, accessible web pages using modern design techniques and technologies. Emphasis will be placed on learning to write( X) HTML and CSS script without the help of advanced web design software; writing accessible, standards compliant code; and separating content, presentation and action. Prerequisite: CIS 125H Introduction to HTML with a minimum“ C” grade or equivalent experience as determined by a Computer Systems Department advisor.
CIS 196 WEB DEVELOPMENT II( 4 credits) Introduces students to advanced web design techniques through an in-depth examination of current and future implementations of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Students will learn to manipulate the Document Object Model( DOM) of a web page and to use advanced, industry-standard web page and graphic design / creation software packages. Asynchronous JavaScript and XML( Ajax) programming techniques will be examined along with common, powerful JavaScript libraries designed to aid the web developer. Prerequisite: CS 133J JavaScript with a minimum“ C” grade or instructor approval.
CIS 295 WEB DEVELOPMENT- MICROSOFT STACK( 4 credits) Provides students with hands-on experience using Microsoft technologies to create web pages and web applications. Prerequisite: CS 233J JavaScript II with a minimum“ C” grade.
CIS 296 WEB DEVELOPMENT USING OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE( 4 credits) Provides hands-on experiences developing dynamic Web applications using selected Open-Source operating systems such as Linux, Web servers such as Apache, databases such as MySQL, programming languages such as PHP and Python, and development frameworks. Prerequisites: CS 140U Fundamentals of Linux / UNIX, CS 161 Introduction to Computer Science( Java), CIS 195 Web Development I, all with a minimum“ C” grade, or equivalent as determined by the instructor. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in CS 275 Database Systems: SQL and Oracle.
CJ: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CJ 100 SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYS •( 3 credits) Introduction to the criminal justice system. Explores the components of the criminal justice system and how the components of the system operate together.
CJ 101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY •( 3 credits) Presents an overview of criminology, research, data gathering and analysis. Introduces theoretical perspectives on the nature of crime, criminals and victimization and identifies current trends and patterns of crime. Development and conceptualization of crime, including historical perspectives, social and legal definition and classifications. Offered as needed.
CJ 110 INTRO TO LAW ENFORCEMENT •( 3 credits) Introduces students to the law enforcement profession. The historical development of policing in America, the police role, and the various branches and divisions of law enforcement are examined, as well as corruption and stress. The social dimensions of policing in America are examined so students will understand the hazards inherent in the profession. Recommended: WR121 English Composition