CISC 310 - Introduction to Computer Information Science

    Recent Professors
    Lewis E. Bair, M. Little, Fernando F. Cantillo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CISC 310
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course examines information systems and their role in business. Hardware, software, networking, e-commerce, ethics, security, and system infrastructure will be examined. Use of ordinary office applications used in the workplace will be introduced. Students will apply technical concepts and related methods through hands-on projects to develop computer-based solutions to business problems. This course will introduce computer programming basics, Web coding basics, employment opportunities in Information Technology and Computer Information Science. Impacts of technology use today will also be discussed. Students should have computer navigation skills, locally and online, know how to create files and folders and understand how to upload or download files to/ from the Internet.