The course description listed below has been approved by the Kishwaukee College CIS Department, CIS Advisory Committee, Kishwaukee College Career Technology Division, and Kishwaukee College Curriculum Committee. The syllabus as a whole has also been accepted as equivalent to BUS 902 by the Illinois Community College Board through the Illinois Articulation Initiative. The description used in the online course must exactly match the Kishwaukee College CIS 123 course description. Any changes must first be approved by the Kishwaukee College CIS department (which is responsible for obtaining the higher level approvals). This description is current as of June 8, 2004.
This course presents a survey of the purpose and function of hardware, software, stored data, procedures, and personnel in a business information system for students intending to major in business. Topics include basic systems analysis and design techniques, file processing, and database concepts; students will use PC applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations) for business projects.
Three hours lecture/discussion a week.