CISC 300    Computer Familiarization    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course to provide general knowledge on how computers work, computer terminology and the impact of computers on society and the work environment. Beginning level hands-on instruction using an operating system, word processing software, spreadsheet software, and the Internet will be emphasized. Students will be reading and interpreting written and oral instructions of a technical nature.

CISC 306    Introduction to Web Page Creation    1 Unit

Prerequisite: CISC 305. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: The student will be able to produce a Web page, including design, layout, construction, and presentation. HTML will be used to format a Web page. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software programs.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
Microsoft Expression
Th           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   M.Davis              FLC MAIN FL5 109     22996
Th           07:45PM-09:50PM   LAB   M.Davis              FLC MAIN FL5 109     

CISC 308    Exploring Computer Environments and the Internet    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course acquaints the student with the fundamentals of microcomputer hardware, software and computer networking.

CISC 310    Introduction to Computer Information Science    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); AA/AS Area III(b)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the computer field covering the function and concepts of hardware, computer programming, application and operating software, data communications, the Internet, databases, employment opportunities, and the social impact of the computer. Students will be reading and interpreting written and oral instruction of a technical nature.

CISC 323    Linux Operating System    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the Linux operating system for microcomputers. Concepts include kernels, file structures, daemons, shells, GUIs, procedures for installing software, creation of user accounts, shell commands, scripts, and file security.

CISC 324    Intermediate Linux Operating System    1 Unit

Prerequisite: CISC 323 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of CISC 323. It covers intermediate shell scripting to include decision-making logic, looping, nesting, and other scripting tools. Students will write simple Perl scripts, C and C++ programs, and will develop an interactive web page using the Common Gateway Interface.

CISC 325    Advanced Linux Operating System    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 324.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an extension of concepts learned in Intermediate Linux Operating System course. Concepts include system installation, administration, and security. The course will also cover network administration, package managers, and X-Windows.

CISC 498    Work Experience in Computer Information Science    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB