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CIS - Computer Information Systems

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Prefix Number Gerta Course Title BSCLRSCNDSCSWSCDCBUTTC
CIS 101 ND:COMPSC  Computer Literacy    
CIS 102   Computer Software Applications-Word     
CIS 104   Microcomputer Database   
CIS 105   Microcomputer Spreadsheet   
CIS 115   Internet     
CIS 130   Presentations     
CIS 151   CIW Web Foundations      
CIS 152   Cascading Style Sheets      
CIS 180   Creating Web Pages  
CIS 181   Creating Web Pages II     
CIS 202   Advanced Software Applications    
CIS 208   Database Programming      
CIS 212   Microsoft Windows Operating System Client   
CIS 215   Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment  
CIS 216   Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure   
CIS 218   Planning a Microsoft Network Infrastructure   
CIS 219   Microcomputer Hardware
CIS 220   Operating Systems - UNIX  
CIS 221/321   Networking Essentials      
CIS 222   NetWare Administration ( )     
CIS 230   Electronic Publishing      
CIS 231   Search Engine Optimization      
CIS 232   Graphics Design   
CIS 233   Vector Graphics and Web Animation    
CIS 240   MicroSoft Client OS     
CIS 244   Web Server Management     
CIS 250   Advanced Web Design    
CIS 251   CIW Site Design      
CIS 252   XML      
CIS 253   PHP      
CIS 254   CIW E-commerce Strategies and Practices      
CIS 265   Networking Fundamentals
CIS 266   Routing Protocols and Concepts
CIS 267   LAN Switching and Wireless  
CIS 268   Accessing the WAN  
CIS 270   Building Scalable Internetworks      
CIS 271   Implementing Secure Converged WANs      
CIS 272   Building Multilayer Switched Networks      
CIS 273   Optimizing Converged Networks      


CIS 101 Computer Literacy


CIS 102 Computer Software Applications-Word


CIS 104 Microcomputer Database


CIS 105 Microcomputer Spreadsheet


CIS 115 Internet


CIS 130 Presentations


CIS 151 CIW Web Foundations
Students will learn how to create and manage their own Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible HTML (XHTML), and CSS. Students will learn to write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools. Students will further learn the importance of marketing and implementing fundamentals design concepts along with validating their HTML or XHTML code. Other concepts covered include the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles, Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS), URLs, customization of Web browsers, plug-ins, e-mail, search engines, security and project management. Course prepares students to write the Internet Business and Site Development Foundations modules of the CIW Foundations exam. These two CIW exam modules are required and students will be assessed an exam fee. The third and final module of the CIW Foundations exam, Network Technology Foundations, will be written in CIS221 Networking Essentials.

CIS 152 Cascading Style Sheets
Students will learn how to format Web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Concepts covered are the anatomy of a CSS rule, inline, embedded and external style use, contextual selectors, classes, ids, pseudo-classes, font and text properties, style inheritance, the box model, and basic and advanced page layout. *Prereq: CIS151 CIW Web Foundations.

CIS 180 Creating Web Pages
The learner will create and manage their own Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible HTML (XHTML), and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). The learner will write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools. The learner will further develop the importance of marketing and implementing fundamental design concepts along with validating their HTML or XHTML code. Other concepts covered include the tasks involved in various information technology (IT) job roles, Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS), URLs, customization of Web browsers, plug-ins, e-mail, search engines, security, and project management.

CIS 181 Creating Web Pages II
This class will teach students how to use various programming tools to enhance a web site. Included in the list of tools are: MicroSoft Front Page, Netscape Composer, Adobe Photoshop and Dream Weaver. Prerequisite: CIS 180.

CIS 202 Advanced Software Applications


CIS 208 Database Programming


CIS 212 Microsoft Windows Operating System Client
The course helps learners to gain the knowledge and skills to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows operating system in a stand-alone and network environment.

CIS 215 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment
This course introduces the learner to the Microsoft Windows Server and the networking technologies it supports. The learner will become familiar with networking and operating system concepts and the common tasks required to administer and support the Microsoft Windows operating system in a network environment.

CIS 216 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure
This course is for professionals who will be responsible for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting a network infrastructure that uses the Microsoft Windows Server products. These tasks include the following:
Implementing routing
Implementing, managing, and maintaining Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Domain Name System (DNS)
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
Implementing a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients.


CIS 218 Planning a Microsoft Network Infrastructure
This course is for professionals who will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting the primary networking services in the Microsoft Windows Server operating system.

These core networking services include:
Domain Name System (DNS)
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS)
Network security technologies


CIS 219 Microcomputer Hardware
Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands-on activities and labs will:

Learn to assemble and configure a computer
Install operating systems and software
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

In addition, this course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.


CIS 220 Operating Systems - UNIX


CIS 221/321 Networking Essentials
Introduces students to the concepts and terminology of data communications, local area and wide area networks, communications hardware, standards, media, signaling concepts, data communication, error prevention, detection and correction. Course prepares students to write the Network Technology Foundation section of the CIW Foundations exam. This CIW exam section is required and students will be assessed an exam fee. Final grade is not based on whether student passes or fails certification.

CIS 222 NetWare Administration ( )


CIS 230 Electronic Publishing


CIS 231 Search Engine Optimization


CIS 232 Graphics Design
Students will learn how to design graphics and page layouts using Adobe Photoshop.

CIS 233 Vector Graphics and Web Animation
Students will learn how to design vector graphics for animation, presentations, applications and Web sites using Macromedia Flash.

CIS 240 MicroSoft Client OS


CIS 244 Web Server Management
An in-depth study of the management of a web server including coverage of installation, role of the system administrator, TCP/IP in detail, managing Linux computers on a network, network server functions, network server applications, scripts, configuration, network troubleshooting, privacy and security, physical and local system security, kernel and networking security.

CIS 250 Advanced Web Design
Continued coverage of web design using more advanced tools such as Java Script, XML, CGI, or Perl. Prerequisites: CIS 115.

CIS 251 CIW Site Design


CIS 252 XML
This course will introduce students to Extensible Markup Language (XML). Concepts covered include objects, events, the document type definition, XLL and XSL.

CIS 253 PHP


CIS 254 CIW E-commerce Strategies and Practices
This course will prepare students to take the CIW E-commerce Strategies and Practices exam, the third level of exams needed for the Master CIW certification. During this course, students be taught the concepts of e-commerce and doing business online, including technical concerns and differences from traditional commerce. Prerequisites: CIS 251: Site Design

CIS 265 Networking Fundamentals
This course focuses on the following:
Network terminology and protocols
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Open System Interconnection
(OSI) models
Cabling
Cabling tools
Routers
Router programming
Ethernet
Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
Network standards.

The first of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.

Participants completing Levels 1-3 prepare to take the industry certification exam and become a Certified CISCO Networking Associate.


CIS 266 Routing Protocols and Concepts
This course focuses on the following:
Initial router configuration
Cisco IOS Software management
Routing protocol configuration
TCP/IP
Access control lists (ACLs).

Students will develop skills in configuring a router, managing Cisco IOS Software, configuring routing protocols, and creating access lists that control access to a router. The second of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA) certification. Prerequisite: CIS
265.


CIS 267 LAN Switching and Wireless
This course focuses on the following advanced IP addressing techniques:
Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)
Intermediate routing protocols
Command-line interface Configuration of switches Ethernet switching
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).

The third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Prerequisite: CIS 266.


CIS 268 Accessing the WAN
This course focuses on the following advanced IP addressing techniques:
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Port Address Translation (PAT)
DHCP
WAN technology and terminology
PPP
ISDN
DDR
Frame Relay
Network management
Introduction to optical networking.

In addition, the student will prepare for taking the CCNA Exam. This is the fourth of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Prerequisite:CIS 267.


CIS 270 Building Scalable Internetworks
This course covers advanced routing topics such as scalable network design, Classless Interdomain Routing, the OSPF routing protocol, the EIGRP routing protocol, route optimization, the BGP protocol and network security.

CIS 271 Implementing Secure Converged WANs
This course covers remote access topics such as asynchronous dial-up connections, the PPP protocol, ISDN, demand-dial routing, X.25, Frame Relay and Network Address Translation.

CIS 272 Building Multilayer Switched Networks
This course covers switching topics such as VLANs, Spanning-Tree Protocol, Routing between VLANs, Multi-layer switching, Hot Standby Routing Protocol, Multi-casting and Restricting Network Access.

CIS 273 Optimizing Converged Networks
This course covers troubleshooting TCP, LAN Switches, VLANs, Frame Relay, ISDN, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP. Also covered are diagnostic tools and methods.





The following individuals are leaders for this discipline. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are chairs.

Name Institution Email Address Phone Number
Karen Arlien BSC Karen.M.Arlien@bsc.nodak.edu 701-224-5501
Nick See BSC Nicklos.See@bsc.nodak.edu 701-224-5528
Harold McCowan CCCC Harold_McCowan@littlehoop.edu 701-766-1309
Stuart Young CCCC Stuart_Young@littlehoop.edu 701-766-1321
Diane Keller DCB diane.keller@dakotacollege.edu 701-228-5453
Colette  Schimetz DCB colette.schimetz@dakotacollege.edu 701-228-5444
Mike Frank DSU michael.t.frank@dsu.nodak.edu 701-483-2107
Stacey Baker FBCC sbaker@fbcc.bia.edu 701-627-4738
Wanbdi  Perkins FBCC wperki@fbcc.bia.edu 701-627-4738 ext. 285
Jason Brandvold LRSC jason.p.brandvold@lrsc.edu 701-662-1524
Heidi  Schneider LRSC HeidiM.Schneider@lrsc.edu 701-662-1524
Patricia Nordine MaSU patricia.nordine@mayvillestate.edu 701-788-4780
Selmer Moen MiSU selmer.moen@minotstateu.edu 701-858-3077
John Kroshus NDSCS John.Kroshus@ndscs.edu 701-671-2115
* Jeff Watne NDSCS Jeffory.Watne@ndscs.edu 701-671-2311
Joseph Latimer NDSU Joseph.Latimer@ndsu.edu 701-231-7506
Ken Magel NDSU Kenneth.Magel@ndsu.edu 701-231-8189
Heather Soleim NDSU Heather.Soleim@ndsu.edu 701-231-6430
Lisa Johnson NDUS lisa.a.johnson@ndus.edu 701-858-3494
Les Siewart SBC less@sbci.edu 701-854-8070
Timothy O'Keefe UND timothy.okeefe@mail.business.und.edu 701-777-3507
Jeff McDowell UTTC jmcdowell@uttc.edu 701-255-3285
Kerry Gregoryk VCSU kerry.gregoryk@vcsu.edu 701-845-7519
Jane Hammer VCSU jane.hammer@vcsu.edu 701-845-7127
Ken Quamme WSC Ken.Quamme@wsc.nodak.edu 1-888-863-9455 ext 4207
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