Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

configuring firewalls, VPN’s, and understanding how hackers access online networks and use the appropriate security measure to prevent the attacks. (Prerequisite: CIS 2100, CIS 2275) CIS 2400 Introduction to Robotics 3 credits The Coding and Computational Thinking with LEGO SPIKE Prime course is intended to teach students how Automation and Robotics influence our daily lives. Students will explore STEM concepts to solve hands-on, real world project-based activities as they learn programming and problem-solving techniques to improve their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will be able to synthesize simple to complex problems into smaller segments and develop innovative solutions to meet each goal. This curriculum provides videos, animations, and lesson to help students design, build, and learn behavior-based programming using LEGO SPIKE Prime hardware and Scratch-based software. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee CIS 2500 Introduction to Game Design 3 credits An exploration of how an individual begins the process of designing a game from an idea to promoting it to a licensed game franchise. The course will follow through the game development life cycle and through the steps of marketing and promotion of a game. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee CIS 2550 Game Programming 3 credits Students are exposed to how programming is incorporated into the game design process. The course takes students through the process of how to develop a program and discuss the various types of programs used in the Game Design field. Students will experience building game programs through hands-on experiences. (Prerequisite: CIS 2258). CIS 3100 Ethical Hacking & Network Defense 3 credits This course introduces the art of ethical hacking and security testing. Key features include step-by-step approach to security testing techniques and methodologies, how to discover vulnerabilities by using tools hackers use to bypass network security. Course topics will include ethical hacking overview, what you can legally do, what things are illegal, TCP/IP concepts review, network and computer attacks, DOS commands, Windows security, web security, desktop vulnerabilities, hacking wireless networks, and packet sniffer. (Prerequisites CIS 1255, CIS 2100, CIS 2275) CIS 3251 Database Management 3 credits Database concepts, terminology, and implementation are reviewed. Presents development of schemas and entity relationships, and how to apply them to current database management systems. Topics in ethics and security of databases will be explored. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) CIS 3259 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits An overview of systematically planning, testing, and implementing information systems in various organizations. The course explores the development life cycle of a system. Logical methodologies of designing information systems are incorporated in the form of a final project. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) CIS 3273 Business Applications 3 credits Explores various software programs used in business and the latest technology that aids organizations and seeks to project future changes. Developments that impact business computer applications are examined. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) CIS 3300 Computer Forensics 3 credits This course in an in-depth treatment of the legal analysis and technicality of cybercrime. Topics will include computer forensics investigations and electronic evidence, searches and seizures of computers and electronic evidence, cybercrime laws, cyberterrorism, electronic evidence, crime and incident scenes, email forensics, network forensics, mobile devices, and pretrial and courtroom experiences. Students will explore cybercrime, how to investigate, and collect from hardware and electronic evidence based on existing regulatory laws. (Prerequisite: CIS 2100 & CIS 3100) CIS 3310 Routers and Switches 3 credits Students will be prepared with the knowledge of configuring and maintaining switches and routers. Topics include OSI model, various network topologies, basic networking design, troubleshooting, and IP addressing including subnet masks, router configuration, and advanced router configurations. (Prerequisites: CIS 2275)

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