Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
CIS-410 Operating Systems ( 3 ) A study of operating systems concepts including processes , memory management , file systems , storage systems , input and output , networking , and security , as well as other topics will be presented . Students will learn basic operating system abstractions , mechanisms , and their implementations . Study of the most recent operating systems will be covered in parallel with concepts taught . Students will gain a practical understanding of how processes , file and storage systems and security function as elements of any operating system . Prerequisites : CIS104 , CIS204 or CIS304 ( Required , Previous ).
CIS-420 Mobile Application Development ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : CIS-104 , CIS-204 , or CIS-301 ( Required , Previous ).
CIS-424 Web Design II ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : CIS-114 ( Required , Previous ).
CIS-437 Special Topics ( 3 ) 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 ( 3 ) 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 ( 3 ) 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 ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisite CIS 104 and 350 or permission of instructor .
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