CISC 103 - Introduction to Computers & Information Sciences

(4 semester hours)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course serves as an introduction to computing and information systems. It uses both lecture and laboratory practice to introduce the student to the use of computers to solve problems. The student is presented the techniques, concepts, analysis, and reports on experiences and technologies and trends. This includes the concepts of hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies. The student is introduced to techniques that search, evaluate, validate, and cite information found online. Widely-used applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and web development software are also studied. Offered Fall semester, annually.