Courses and Schedules

CIS-1070 Computer Concepts and Applications


This course provides an overview of computer systems with a focus on historical development, hardware, application software, programming considerations, multimedia, communications, and the utilization of internet resources. Students are also engaged with research and applications pertinent to the purchase of computer systems, installation considerations, computer maintenance, the role of information systems within an organization, and system analysis and design. Careers in the computer field, security best practices, ethical guidelines, and privacy issues are also examined throughout the course. The "laboratory" portion of the course features the use of an office suite application environment.

Study Methods:


e-Pack® (CIS-1070-EP): (e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)
Feb 2025,  Mar 2025,  Apr 2025,  May 2025,  Jun 2025,  Jul 2025,  Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026


Guided Study (CIS-1070-GS):
Feb 2025,  Mar 2025,  Apr 2025,  May 2025,  Jun 2025,  Jul 2025,  Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026


Online Courses (CIS-1070-OL):
Feb 2025,  Mar 2025,  Apr 2025,  May 2025,  Jun 2025,  Jul 2025,  Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026


TECEP® Examination (CIS-1070-TE):
Feb 2025,  Mar 2025,  Apr 2025,  May 2025,  Jun 2025,  Jul 2025,  Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026


Credits: 3

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