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)- Sep 2024, Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025, Mar 2025, Apr 2025, May 2025, Jun 2025
Guided Study (CIS-1070-GS):- Sep 2024, Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025, Mar 2025, Apr 2025, May 2025, Jun 2025
Online Courses (CIS-1070-OL):- Sep 2024, Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025, Mar 2025, Apr 2025, May 2025, Jun 2025
TECEP® Examination (CIS-1070-TE):- Sep 2024, Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025, Mar 2025, Apr 2025, May 2025, Jun 2025
Credits: 3
Preview the Online Syllabus 
(Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)