Associate In Applied Science
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Jefferson Campus
Wade Crawford, Advisor
Ruby Carson Hall, room 118D
(205) 856-7854 • lcrawford@jeffersonstate.edu
Shelby-Hoover Campus
Linda Dobyns, CIS Program Coordinator, Advisor, Networking, Cybersecurity
Judy Merritt Building, room 426
(205) 983-5951 • lhanson@jeffersonstate.edu
John Wood, Instructor/Advisor
Judy Merritt Building, room 422
(205) 983-5950 • jwood36@jeffersonstate.edu
These programs are for students who wish to seek employment in the computer field.
Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements
This curriculum is designed to serve students planning to enter the field of computer information technology and those already employed who need specialized skills required by the computing industry. Options are available for concentrated study in computer programming, computer networking, and web technologies.
Check with your four-year institution for the transferability of courses in this program. This program is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution.
Full-time students planning to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree should concurrently work towards completion of requirements from a chosen option and General Courses requirements. For example, each term, a full-time student should take two to three courses that meet requirements from the student’s chosen option and two to three courses that meet requirements in the General Courses section.
Degrees and Certificates
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Computer Programming Degree – AAS C056, -
Cybersecurity and Networking Degree – AAS C270, Associate In Applied Science -
Web and Mobile Applications Degree – AAS C260, Associate In Applied Science -
Computer Programming Certificate – CER C056, Certificate -
Cybersecurity and Networking Certificate – CER C270, Certificate -
Web and Mobile Applications Certificate – CER C260, Certificate -
Computer Programming Short-Term Certificate – STC C056, Short-Term Certificate -
Cybersecurity and Networking Short-Term Certificate – STC C270, Short-Term Certificate -
Web and Mobile Applications Short-Term Certificate – STC C260, Short-Term Certificate
Courses
CIS 113: Spreadsheet Software Applications
Credits 3This course provides students with hands-on experience using spreadsheet software. Students will develop skills common to most spreadsheet software by developing a wide variety of spreadsheets. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with spreadsheets.
CIS 117: Database Management Software Applications
Credits 3This course provides students with hands-on experience using database management software. Students will develop skills common to most database management software by developing a wide variety of databases. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with database management.
CIS 130: Introduction to Information Systems
Credits 3This course is an introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware and software concepts such as equipment, operations, communications, programming and their past, present and future impact on society. Topics include computer hardware, various types of computer software, communication technologies and program development using computers to execute software packages and/or to write simple programs. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and use the major components of selected computer software and hardware.
CIS 146: Computer Applications
Credits 3This course is an introduction to computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. This course will prepare students for professional certifications. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize selected features of these packages.
CIS 150: Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming
Credits 3This course includes logic, design and problem-solving techniques used by programmers and analysts in addressing and solving common programming and computing problems. The most commonly used techniques of flowcharts, structure charts, and pseudocode will be covered, and students will be expected to apply the techniques to designated situations and problems.
CIS 157: Introduction to App Development with Swift
Credits 3This introductory one-semester course is designed to help students build a solid foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as the language. Students get practical experience with the tools techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS system.
CIS 171: Linux I
Credits 3This course presents fundamental applications in Linux. Included in this course are skills development for OS installation and setup, recompile techniques, system configuration settings, file/folder structures and types, run levels, basic network applications, and scripting. Additionally, the course presents security features from an administrative and user consideration.
CIS 202: Python Programming
Credits 3This course is an introduction to the Python programming language. Topics include input and output, decision structures, repetition structures, functions, working with files, strings, object-oriented programming and inheritance. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 206: Web Design
Credits 3This course introduces principles of artistic expression in Web page design. Web editor apps are used to create basic Web sites from templated layouts without working directly on the underlying code. Concepts in user experience, search engine optimization, and metrics are included to promote brand identity. Students will design and publish web sites for personal and business applications.
CIS 207: Web Development
Credits 3This course introduces basic Web page development techniques. Topics include HTML, scripting languages, and commercial software packages used in the development of Web pages. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to use specified markup languages to develop basic Web pages.
CIS 209: Advanced Web Development
Credits 3This is an advanced Web design course emphasizing the use of scripting languages to develop interactive Web sites. Upon completion students will be able to create data driven Web sites.
CIS 211S: Principles of Information Assurance
Credits 3This course is designed to introduce students to information security principles. Topics covered in this course will include the need for security, risk management, security technology, cryptography, and physical security. Security policies and legal/ ethical issues will also be covered.
CIS 214: Security Analysis (PEN Testing)
Credits 3This course introduces students to the concept of security analysis, or penetration testing, of information systems. Students will evaluate the security of a computer system or network, assessing security risks from the position of a potential attacker. Emphasis is on identifying security flaws and providing technical solutions.
CIS 215: C# Programming
Credits 3This course is an introduction to the C# programming language. The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to develop C# applications for the Microsoft.NET Platform. Topics include program structure, language syntax, and implementation details. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 219: Android App Development
Credits 3In this course students learn to program apps for an Android© operating system using a specified programming language. Student will be able to develop, build, deploy, and optimize an app for an Android© operating system.
CIS 220: App Development with Swift I
Credits 3This is the first of two courses designed to teach specific skills related to app develop using Swift language.
CIS 222: Database Management Systems
Credits 3This course will discuss database system architectures, concentrating on Structured Query Language (SQL). It will teach students how to design, normalize and use databases with SQL, and to link those to the Web.
CIS 227: App Development with Swift II
Credits 3This course focuses on building specific features for iOS apps. Students apply their knowledge and skills to developing new apps.
CIS 237: Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration
Credits 4Students explore concepts and capabilities of virtual architecture with a focus on the installation, configuration, and management of a virtual infrastructure, an ESX Server, and a Virtual Center. Covers fundamentals of virtual network design and implementation, fundamentals of storage area networks, virtual switching, virtual system management and engineering for high availability.
CIS 238: Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services
Credits 3This course focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Coverage includes the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security and management.
CIS 239: Information Storage & Management
Credits 3This course focuses on advanced storage systems, protocol, and architectures, including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Fibre Channel Networks, Internet Protocol SANS (IPSAN), iSCSI, and Content Addressable Storage (CAS).
CIS 244: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Credits 3This course will introduce students to cybersecurity, while they gain additional insight into the challenges companies face today. Students will develop an understanding of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures and techniques used to defend networks.
CIS 245: Cyber Defense
Credits 3The course provides students with information on the concept of cyber defense. Topics include information relative to legal aspects of cyber-attacks, threats to various levels of national and local social infrastructure, financial systems, personal data, and other direct and indirect threats. As part of this course, students explore current and historical cyber threats and U.S. policy regarding infrastructure protection.
CIS 246: Ethical Hacking
Credits 3This course emphasizes scanning, testing, and securing computer systems. The lab-intensive environment provides opportunities to understand how perimeter defenses work and how hackers are able to compromise information systems. With awareness of hacking strategies, students learn to counteract those attempts in an ethical manner.
CIS 248: Introduction to IoT (Internet of Things)
Credits 3This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of IoT. Emphasis will be on understanding how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems and the security concerns that must be considered, when implementing IoT solutions.
CIS 250: E-Commerce
Credits 3This course is an introduction to e-commerce. Topics include marketing, building an electronic commerce store, security, and electronic payment systems. Upon completion student will be able to build an e-commerce presence.
CIS 251: C++ Programming
Credits 3This course is an introduction to the C++ programming language including object-oriented programming. Topics include: problem solving and design; control structures; objects and events; user interface construction; and document and program testing.
CIS 255: Java Programming
Credits 3This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics in this course include object-oriented programming constructs, Web page applet development, class definitions, threads, events and exceptions. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 258: PHP Programming
Credits 3This course is an introduction to PHP as the programming language for server-side (back end) web development. Topics include: data structures, control structures, functions, classes & objects, and database interfaces. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of dynamic Web projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 260: Network Security and Risk Management
Credits 3This course exposes students to essential concepts of networking security and IT risk management. Topics include design, protocols and administrative principles of secure networks, identification and elimination of threats and vulnerabilities, compliance and operational security, access control and identity management, application, data, and host security, cryptography and current and evolving issues in network security. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to identify security issues, to mitigate and deter threats, to apply security controls and to implement and maintain an organization’s security policies. This course prepares students to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
CIS 263: Computer Maintenance
Credits 3This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing software, operating systems, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA.
CIS 270: Cisco CCNA I
Credits 3This course is the first part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The content of this course is based on current requirements from the CISCO Networking Academy certification standards.
CIS 271: Cisco CCNA II
Credits 3This course is the second part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The content of this course is based on current requirements from the CISCO Networking Academy certification standards.
CIS 272: Cisco CCNA III
Credits 3This course is the third part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The content of this course is based on current requirements from the CISCO Networking Academy certification standards.
CIS 282: Computer Forensics
Credits 3This course introduces students to methods of computer forensics and investigations. This course helps prepare students for the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certification.
CIS 285: Object Oriented Programming
Credits 3This course is an advanced object-oriented programming course and covers advanced program development techniques and concepts in the context of an object-oriented language. Subject matter includes object-oriented analysis and design, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism (operator and function overloading), information hiding, abstract data types, reuse, dynamic memory allocation and file manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a hierarchical class structure necessary to the implementation of an object-oriented software system. Currently, courses are available in 285.
CIS 287: SQL Server
Credits 3This course will provide students with the technical skill required to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot SQL Server client/server database management system. At the completion of this series students will be able to: identify the features of SQL Server and the responsibilities and challenges in system administration; identify the benefits of integrating SQL Server and setup clients for SQL Server; install and configure SQL Server; manage data storage using database devices and partition data using segments; manage the user accounts; manage user permissions; identify the various task scheduling and alerting abilities of SQL Executive; identify the concepts used in replication and implement replication of data between two SQL Services; identify the types of backup and create backup devices; identify the factors effecting SQL Server performance and the need for monitoring and tuning; locate and troubleshoot problems that occur on the SQL Server.