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CIS-420
Mobile Application Development
This course is an advanced course in software development for mobile devices using the latest technologies in the industry for mobile phone development. Students will learn how to determine what operating systems are available for smart phones, what tools, hardware and software are needed to develop applications for different types of phones. This course will stay current with the industry at the time the course is offered and will continue to adapt to the smart phone market. Emphasis will be placed on the full-life-cycle of software development from requirements specifications through final deliverable application.
CIS-421
Advanced Computer Platforms
This course advances the student ' s understanding of computer architecture which began in " Computer Organization " to include detailed treatment of all key organizational issues including I / O, RISC instruction set, cache memory, internal and external memory, parallel processors, and micro- programmed implementation. Additional topics include: input and output storage systems, systems software, alternative architectures, embedded systems, performance measurement and analysis, and network organization and architecture.
CIS-424
Web Design II
This is an advanced level course continuing the development of web site
design utilizing current applications, programming languages, and tools
popular in the industry today. This course is designed to incorporate skills
learned in the introductory web design course and add in dynamic web
functionality by connection to back-end databases, e-commerce support,
chatbots, and learning more advanced features of web applications. The
student will culminate the semester by creating their own dynamic web site.
CIS-437
Special Topics
This course provides opportunity for investigation of a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and deepen the student ' s comprehension and application of computer information science theory and practice.
CIS-439
Independent Study
This option affords students the opportunity to pursue research in a
particular field of interest. This is not a traditional classroom setting.
CIS-440
Internship
A work experience with a minimum of 120-hours designed to afford the
student a practical experience in the field of Computer Information Science
and information technology.
CIS-450
Multimedia II
This course allows students to apply the multimedia techniques learned in
Multimedia I, to gaming technology. Students will learn the basic elements of
game design and development, while working hands-on with the latest
gaming platforms to create their own game.
COM-101
Public Speaking
This is a course in public speaking with emphasis on informative,
argumentative and persuasive skills along with the sharpening of student ' s
ability to listen and analyze.
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