Information Systems Courses

IS 151 Basic Computer Skills (3)(NMCCNS BCIS 1113). Microcomputer operations, terminology, concepts and applications to include spreadsheets, database presentation and word processing. (F, S)

IS 152 Personal Productivity (3).Students with minimal skills will learn to enhance their personal productivity and problem-solving skills by applying information technologies to problem situations and by designing and using small information systems for individuals and groups. (F, S)

IS 160 Overview of Operating Systems and Utilities (3). An overview of computer operating systems from PCs to mainframes. Includes OS theory and structure as well as an introduction to system control parameters, utilities, services and command language. Prerequisite: IS 152. (F)

IS 200 Data Communications and Networking (3). Concepts of data communications hardware, software, protocols, architecture, networks and voice communication circuits. Prerequisites: CS 121; IS 152. (F, S)

IS 202 Internetworking Basics (3). An introduction to the OSI seven-layer networking model and concept for implementing the model in Wide Area and Local Area Networks. TCP/IP network fundamentals will be presented. Preparation course for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. The CCNA courses are offered by both ENMU-Roswell and Clovis Community College. Prerequisite: IS 200 or consent of instructor. (TBA)

IS 203 Configuring Cisco Routers and Internetworking Routing (3). Covers the hardware elements of routers, advanced TCP/IP protocol network concepts, and the concepts and theory of routing protocols. The student will learn how to configure Cisco routers, apply access control list and perform basic troubleshooting. Preparation course for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. The CCNA courses are offered by both ENMU-Roswell and Clovis Community College. Prerequisite: IS 202. (F)

IS 204 Cisco Network Traffic Management (3). LAN design concepts and the configuration of switches and routers to manage network traffic. Preparation course for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. The CCNA courses are offered by both ENMU-Roswell and Clovis Community College. Prerequisite: IS 203. (S)

IS 205 Configuring WAN Connection Services (3). WAN technologies and WAN public telecommunications services such as HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN and DDR. IPv4 solutions such as NAT, PAT, CIDR and VLSM. Preparation course for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. The CCNA courses are offered by both ENMU-Roswell and Clovis Community College. Prerequisite: IS 204. (S)

IS 241 Introduction to Web Development (3). Fundamentals of Web technologies and their impact. Design and publish web pages using current web programming languages. Prerequisite: IS 152. (F, S)

IS 281 Spreadsheets and Data Analysis (3). Evaluation of and advanced applications of electronic spreadsheets. Basic concepts of business statistics, data analysis and management science integrated in a contemporary spreadsheet environment. Emphasizes practical applications and business decision making. Prerequisite: STAT 213. (F, S)

IS 293 Topics in Information Systems (1¨C3). As announced. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours with consent of advisor.) (TBA)

IS 301 Information Systems for Managers (3). Students who have constructed personal information systems will be exposed to the theory of the information systems discipline. Application of these theories to the success of organizations and to the roles of management, users and IS professionals is presented. Prerequisite: IS 281. (F)

IS 330 Business Web Site Design (3). Analyze and design page layout, understand Web technology infrastructure and clarify relative business concepts for electronic commerce. Hands-on practice on designing, publishing and maintaining an e-commerce Web site. Prerequisites: CS 121; IS 241. (S)

IS 340 Analysis and Logic Design (3). Students with information technology skills will learn to analyze and design information systems. Students will practice project management during team-oriented analysis and design of a departmental level system. Prerequisites: CS 234; IS 301. (F)

IS 343 Database Management Systems (3). Analysis, design and implementation of database systems. Database application development in stand-alone, multi-user and distributed environments. Fundamentals of ANSI SQL. Prerequisites: CS 234; IS 301. (F)

IS 420 Systems Development (3). Information systems methodologies and enterprise-wide managerial and organizational problems. Project management techniques, security techniques, system testing and implementation. Prerequisites: IS 340, 343 (or CS 257 for CS majors). (S)

IS 430 Advanced Web Development (3). Investigate various models of information architecture. Apply the latest technologies in web development to create, debug and publish advanced Web applications. Prerequisites: IS 330 and IS 343. (F)

IS 435 Network Infrastructure Design (3). Planning and designing computer networks covering such topics as TCP/IP addressing, TCP/IP routed and routing protocols, WINS and DNS, DHCP and directories. Prerequisite: IS 200 (F)

IS 440 Windows Server Operating System (3). Concepts for implementing and administering local and wide area corporate network systems using different windows operating systems. Prerequisite: IS 435. (F)

IS 460 Project Management (3). Advanced IS majors operating as a high-performance team will engage in and complete the design and implementation of a significant information system. Project management, management of the IS function, and systems integration will be components of the project experience. Prerequisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed information systems core requirements with a grade of C or higher. (S)

IS 468 Workshop in IS (1¨C3). As announced. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.)

IS 489 Internship (1¨C3). Minimum of eight weeks on-the-job experience related to the student's major. Daily journal and a written report relating the work experience to the student's education are required. Grading is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Prerequisites: major in IS; instructor, academic advisor, department chair approval. (F, S, Su)

IS 491 Directed Study (1¨C3). Independent study under instructor's guidance. Prerequisites: instructor, department chair and college approval. (TBA)

IS 493 Topics in Information Systems (1¨C3). As announced. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours with consent of advisor.) Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor (TBA)