CISC 90    Computer Skills for New Users    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the beginning computer student, through hands-on operation, to the features of the microcomputer. The student will learn how to purchase a computer system, how the computer works and what computers can do, including a brief overview of Windows operations, word processing, spreadsheets, the use of the Internet and e-mail. This course does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any Computer Information Science course in applications, programming, web page, or networking. This course is non-degree, non-certificate applicable. This course is designated as a Pass/No Pass course only and may be taken a maximum of three times. This course will prepare the student for beginning computer courses.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 01-Mar 08
Su           01:00PM-03:40PM   LEC   P.Bryant             West Sac WSO 200     12341
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 20-Mar 27
F            05:00PM-07:40PM   LEC   B.Zakaria            Downtown DT 104      14777
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

CISC 110    Using ePortfolios    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: The course covers ePortfolios which is the electronic equivalent of portfolio applications. It is designed to demonstrate how students can assemble digital content files of any types and structured data forms to build multiple, tailored views of these items, and share each of the views with appropriate third parties over the Internet. Students will learn how to include work samples, grades and essays, biographical information, in-progress course work, digital media, special versions of different resumes for different jobs, reference letters, transcripts, writing samples, and other work products.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
Th           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   C.Ing                SCC MAIN BUS 221     30358
On-Campus

CISC 300    Computer Familiarization    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Completion of BUSTEC 300.1 or BUSTEC 100.1 with a grade of "C" or better or touch typing at 28 wpm.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course acquaints students with how computers are used in the home and in business functions. The course will emphasize microcomputers, how they work, how they can be used, and the terminology of the computer world. Microcomputer applications using the Windows environment will be presented, and hands-on laboratory assignments will be given. This course does not serve as a prerequisite to computer science programming courses, but does serve as a prerequisite/advisory for Computer Information Science application courses. The course is specially designed for students wishing a very general, non-technical, introductory course in computers.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     11909
TTh          11:30AM-12:20PM   LAB   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

MW           12:00PM-01:05PM   LEC   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     11913
MW           01:10PM-02:15PM   LAB   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

F            09:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     11917
F            11:15AM-01:20PM   LAB   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

TTh          05:00PM-05:50PM   LEC   TBA                  SCC MAIN BUS 221     13877
TTh          06:00PM-06:50PM   LAB   TBA                  SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     11921
TTh          11:30AM-12:20PM   LAB   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

F            09:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     14785
F            11:15AM-01:20PM   LAB   W.Bican              SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

MW           05:00PM-06:05PM   LEC   T.Moore              SCC MAIN BUS 221     11929
MW           06:15PM-07:20PM   LAB   T.Moore              SCC MAIN BUS 221     
On-Campus

Sa           09:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   P.Bryant             Downtown DT 104      14781
Sa           11:15AM-01:20PM   LAB   P.Bryant             Downtown DT 104      
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

Su           01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   P.Bryant             West Sac WSO 200     30345
Su           03:15PM-04:15PM   LAB   P.Bryant             West Sac WSO 200     
TBA          TBA               LAB   P.Bryant              TBA TBA             
TBA - 9 additional hours.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

CISC 305    Introduction to the Internet    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300 or CISC 310 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course explains how the Internet works, how to connect, and how to use Internet services. Laws that guide the use of the Internet will be covered. Other topics include Internet protocols, e-mail, news groups, discussion lists, connecting to a remote server, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), World Wide Web, and emerging technologies.

CISC 308    Exploring Computer Environments and the Internet    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: The course acquaints the student with the fundamentals of microcomputer hardware, software and computer networking, focusing on widely used hardware and operating system, IBM personal computers and the Windows operating system. The fundamentals of the Internet and Internet tools are introduced. This course meets the requirement for MIS 001 at CSUS. This course does not meet the requirements for SCC CIS certificates and degrees.

CISC 310    Introduction to Computer Information Science    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a survey of the computer field covering the function and purpose of computer hardware and software, computer programming concepts, productivity software, employment opportunities, and the social impact of the computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   G.Poon               SCC MAIN BUS 107     12395
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Deus               SCC MAIN BUS 107     12391
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   B.Douglass           SCC MAIN BUS 107     12397
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Deus               SCC MAIN BUS 107     12393
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   T.Wei                SCC MAIN BUS 221     12761
On-Campus

Th           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Wei                SCC MAIN BUS 204     12399
TBA          TBA               LEC   T.Wei                 TBA TBA             12399
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.

W            05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Wei                SCC MAIN BUS 204     12401
TBA          TBA               LEC   T.Wei                 TBA TBA             12401
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.

TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   G.Poon               Davis Cntr Davis 107 31598
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

CISC 320    Operating Systems    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300 or CISC 310 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the students to the microcomputer operating system. The student will become familiar with basic features, file and program management, disk management commands, and menus. This course may be taken three times for credit for different operating systems.

CISC 323    Linux Operating System    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300 with a grade of "C" or better and ability to touch type.
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 advanced shell scripting. C Shell, K Shell, BASH, and other varieties will be compared. It also includes decision-making logic, looping, nesting, and other scripting tools will be used.