Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Students will be instructed in the fundamentals of event-driven programming where functions are determined by events such as user actions . Service oriented and time driven programs , event and exception handlers , trigger functions , user created events , anticipation of events , error trapping , and user interface design will be covered . ASP . net web pages , file I / O database connectivity , and web services will also be covered . Students will work hands-on using the latest tools and techniques to create their own program . Prerequisites : CIS-104 or CIS-204 ( Required , Previous ).
CIS-318 Introduction to Unix and Linux ( 3 ) This course introduces students to the Linux / UNIX operating systems . Beginning with a brief history of Linux / UNIX , students will learn how and where to research and find the right distribution ( distro ) to download and install using virtual machines . Students will also learn how to create and run a live boot . This course will cover UNIX / Linux fundamentals such as system , commands , utilities , text editing , processing utilities , and permissions . This course is recommended for Computer Forensic / Cybersecurity majors because it is essential for running many forensic and penetration testing software . Web Design and Multimedia are required to take this course because it is an integral part of LAMP , which is required for websites that serve large numbers of requests , or provide services that demand high up-time . Prerequisites : Any 100-Level CIS Course
CIS-320 Computer Applications in Business ( 3 ) This course gives students a cursory overview of the major computer based business systems found in businesses today . Systems that will be looked at include E-commerce , Accounting Information Systems , Human Resource Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems . In addition , the course will explore how knowledgeable workers can solve typical business problems through the use of advanced Microsoft Office features found in Word , Excel and Access . ( 5 weeks ) ( School of Graduate & Professional Studies only ) Prerequisites :
CIS-321 Computer Organization ( 3 ) This course provides students with an in-depth look at computer hardware , software , and the interaction between the two . By breaking computer organization down in a hierarchical manner , students will gain a thorough understanding of computer architecture . Students will learn the history of modern-day computers , the Von Neumann architecture model , circuitry , Boolean logic , logic gates , instruction sets , processor arithmetic and control functions , input / output , memory management and storage , machine code , and assembly and compile processes . In addition to using the Little Man Computer ( LMC ) prototype to understand the stored program concept , students will complete hands-on computer hardware builds . Prerequisites : Any 100-Level CIS course ( Required , Previous ).
CIS-325 Database Administration and Security ( 3 ) This course focuses on the performance , integrity , and security of relational databases . Mapping to the Microsoft Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure Exam ( 70-764 ), topics include configuring data access and auditing , database server backups and restores , monitoring SQL Server instances , maintaining high availability , and disaster recovery . Through hands-on labs students will learn client / server architecture , connection encryption , how to configure data collection for analysis , statistic management , and implementing failover cluster instances . Emphasis will be placed on current security threats such as SQL injections , data leaks , privilege escalation , stolen backups , and security policies .
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