Courses-CIS

Computer Information Systems

CIS-1000 Foundations of Information Systems - 3 hours
An overview of the computing field and its typical applications. Covers key terminology and components of computer hardware, software, and operating systems. In addition, covers an introduction to systems theory, development methods, management information systems, and using application software and the Internet for problem solving. Concepts of organizations, information systems growth, and process improvement. Professional societies’ codes of conduct, career opportunities.

CIS-2100 Discrete Structures - 3 hours
An introduction to the analysis of discrete collections: sets, counting, recursion, graph theory, Boolean algebra, automata, formal grammars and languages. Prerequisite: MAT-1810. Cross-listed as MAT-2100.

CIS-2310 Introduction to Programming - 3 hours
Introduction to analysis, specification, development, and documentation of algorithms and programs. Basic program control structures, standard data types, and arrays. Pre-Requisite: CIS-1000.

CIS-2430 Electronic Business - 3 hours
Introduction to e-business strategy and the development and architecture of e-business solutions and their components. Focus on organizational strategy and information technologies that connect individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations to each other. Prerequisite: CIS-1000. Cross-listed with MGT-2430.

CIS-3200 IT Hardware and System Software - 3 hours
Principles and application of computer hardware and software. Theoretical underpinnings, installation, and configuration. Computer architecture for effective use in a business environment. System architecture for networked computing systems and operating systems. Operational laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: CIS-1000.

CIS-3310 Data Abstraction - 3 hours
Design and implementation of large-scale problems. Object-oriented methodologies. Abstract data types. Data structures including files, sets, pointers, lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. Sorting and searching algorithms. Complexity measures. Dynamic memory concepts. Recursion. Prerequisite: CIS-2310.

CIS-3510 Analysis and Logical Design - 3 hours
Software development life cycle with an emphasis on analysis and logical design. Students will practice project management techniques as members of a team developing a moderate level system. Prerequisite: CIS-1000.

CIS-4210 Networks and Telecommunications - 3 hours
The purpose, applications, and management of information systems in the organization. Applications to corporate, public, and private institutional settings. Prerequisite: CIS-3200.

CIS-4320 Database Management Systems - 3 hours
Applications of database management systems. Data modeling. Relational data model. Legacy systems. Prerequisite: CIS-2310.

CIS-4400 Management Information Systems - 3 hours
The purpose, applications, and management of information systems in the organization. Applications to corporate, public, and private institutional settings. Prerequisite: CIS-1000. Cross-listed with MGT-4400.

CIS-4510 Design and Implementation - 3 hours
Software development life cycle with an emphasis physical design and implementation. Students will practice project management techniques as members of a team developing a moderate level system using emerging systems tools and environments. Prerequisites: CIS-3510, CIS-3310, and CIS-4320.

CIS-4720 ACCA-CIS - 2 hours
Computer science courses are offered by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) at Argonne Laboratories. Information on specific courses may be obtained from the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. Open to juniors and seniors only, except by permission of the instructor.

CIS-4900 Project Management and Practice - 3 hours
Project planning and management, interpersonal and communication skills are exercised in the analysis, design, and implementation of a significant information systems project. Students must have completed 25 hours of computer science coursework. Prerequisite: CIS-3510, and Co-Requisite: CIS-4510, and consent of instructor.

CIS-4910 Current Topics in Computer Science - 1 hour
Intensive encounter with current theory or practice in the discipline. Topics will be announced in advance and may vary each time offered. Maximum of 6 hours in CSC-4910 may be applied to a computer major or minor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CIS-4950 Independent Study: Computer Information Systems- 1-6 hours CIS-4990 Internship: Computer Information Systems - 1-3 hours
Supervised involvement in computer related work experience at an approved site. Open to Computer Science or Computer Information Systems majors. Prerequisite: senior standing, 9 hours of computer science at Concordia, minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major, 2.0 overall GPA, and department approval. Offered only on a Pass/DF basis.