Computer Information Systems: Business Software Specialist II
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Certificate
Computer Information Systems: Business Software Specialist II (B36)
The Business Software Specialist II consists of advanced courses which expand on skills in the programming and the operation of computers. This certificate can also be the means for advancement to higher-level positions in an expanding field. Instruction includes hands-on experience with computers, business software applications, and web design.
Work and Employment
The rapid spread of computers and computer-based technologies in recent years has generated a need for skilled, highly trained workers. Computers have become essential to the operation of stores, banks, colleges and universities, government agencies, hospitals, factories, and many other profit and non-profit entities in our society. Employment is expected to grow as organizations seek new applications for computers and improvements to the software already in use.
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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Greg Noack, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, 815-835-6434
Total Hours Required - 22 Hours
Major Field Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS100 | Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc | 2 Hours |
| Instruction in keyboard and machine control techniques with the objective of developing a mastery of the keyboard and skill in producing basic and academic reports.Prerequisite None2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 4 labweek | ||
| CIS104 | Word Processing Software | 2 Hours |
| This course will familiarize the user with advanced features of word processing. Course emphasis will include document creation document deleting and document printing editing formatting with fonts margins columns citations creating and formatting tables graphics themes and building blocks merging multipage styles and templates references footnotes integration with Excel and Access building forms collaborating and tracking documents customizing Word.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor 2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS106 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of using personal computers to solve spreadsheet problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the basic and advanced capabilities of spreadsheet software the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which spreadsheet solutions are appropriate. Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS108 | Database Software | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of Windows-based database management system to solve problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the basic and advanced capabilities of a Windows database management system the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which database management solutions are appropriate.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS109 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course consists of the study of computer hardware software operating systems communications networking Internet systems and program development life cycles and their role in business decision making. The use of Internet multimedia security and ethics will be emphasized throughout the course. In addition laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of Microsoft Windows and business computer software applications programs in word processing electronic spreadsheets database management presentation graphics and Internet. Prerequisite None. Students having no experience with computers are encouraged to first take CIS 100-Keyboarding3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI BUS 902LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS132 | Cloud Productivity | 2 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of cloud-based office productivity applications for collaboration file sharing project management note-taking communication and organization. Laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of tools including Google Apps Microsoft Office 365 Evernote cloud-based drives and web conferencing tools. Both desktop and mobile tools will be utilized when applicable. Best practices for the business office and security will be emphasized.Prerequisite CIS 101 or CIS 109 concurrent enrollment accepted or consent of instructor.2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS134 | Website Creation & Management | 3 Hours |
| An introductory course in the fundamentals of web site design and development. Topics include web site planning typography images multimedia elements publishing and promoting and maintaining a website. Students will create a functional effective and visually appealing web site using a content management system. This class does not use an HTML editor.Prerequisite CIS 101 or CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hours LectureLab Hours 2 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS143 | Desktop Publishing Software | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to desktop publishing in which students will learn to manipulate edit store and plot both text and graphic information. Students will also learn how to develop and use artistic graphics necessary to produce business forms charts reports newsletters brochures and magazines utilizing the microcomputer.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec4 lab | ||
| CIS148 | Business Presentation Graphics | 1 Hour |
| This course focuses on creating effective and attractive presentation media for business presentations. The student will learn the basics of a software package specifically designed for presentation graphics. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the graphics capabilities of various software packages the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which graphic solutions are appropriate.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours .5 lec 1 labweek | ||
Suggested Program (1 Year Accelerated)
First Semester - 10 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS100 | Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc | 2 Hours |
| Instruction in keyboard and machine control techniques with the objective of developing a mastery of the keyboard and skill in producing basic and academic reports.Prerequisite None2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 4 labweek | ||
| CIS109 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course consists of the study of computer hardware software operating systems communications networking Internet systems and program development life cycles and their role in business decision making. The use of Internet multimedia security and ethics will be emphasized throughout the course. In addition laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of Microsoft Windows and business computer software applications programs in word processing electronic spreadsheets database management presentation graphics and Internet. Prerequisite None. Students having no experience with computers are encouraged to first take CIS 100-Keyboarding3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI BUS 902LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS132 | Cloud Productivity | 2 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of cloud-based office productivity applications for collaboration file sharing project management note-taking communication and organization. Laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of tools including Google Apps Microsoft Office 365 Evernote cloud-based drives and web conferencing tools. Both desktop and mobile tools will be utilized when applicable. Best practices for the business office and security will be emphasized.Prerequisite CIS 101 or CIS 109 concurrent enrollment accepted or consent of instructor.2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS143 | Desktop Publishing Software | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to desktop publishing in which students will learn to manipulate edit store and plot both text and graphic information. Students will also learn how to develop and use artistic graphics necessary to produce business forms charts reports newsletters brochures and magazines utilizing the microcomputer.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec4 lab | ||
Second Semester - 12 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS104 | Word Processing Software | 2 Hours |
| This course will familiarize the user with advanced features of word processing. Course emphasis will include document creation document deleting and document printing editing formatting with fonts margins columns citations creating and formatting tables graphics themes and building blocks merging multipage styles and templates references footnotes integration with Excel and Access building forms collaborating and tracking documents customizing Word.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor 2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS106 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of using personal computers to solve spreadsheet problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the basic and advanced capabilities of spreadsheet software the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which spreadsheet solutions are appropriate. Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS108 | Database Software | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of Windows-based database management system to solve problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the basic and advanced capabilities of a Windows database management system the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which database management solutions are appropriate.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS134 | Website Creation & Management | 3 Hours |
| An introductory course in the fundamentals of web site design and development. Topics include web site planning typography images multimedia elements publishing and promoting and maintaining a website. Students will create a functional effective and visually appealing web site using a content management system. This class does not use an HTML editor.Prerequisite CIS 101 or CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hours LectureLab Hours 2 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS148 | Business Presentation Graphics | 1 Hour |
| This course focuses on creating effective and attractive presentation media for business presentations. The student will learn the basics of a software package specifically designed for presentation graphics. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the graphics capabilities of various software packages the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which graphic solutions are appropriate.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours .5 lec 1 labweek | ||
Suggested Program (2 Years)
First Semester - 5 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS100 | Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc | 2 Hours |
| Instruction in keyboard and machine control techniques with the objective of developing a mastery of the keyboard and skill in producing basic and academic reports.Prerequisite None2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 4 labweek | ||
| CIS109 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course consists of the study of computer hardware software operating systems communications networking Internet systems and program development life cycles and their role in business decision making. The use of Internet multimedia security and ethics will be emphasized throughout the course. In addition laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of Microsoft Windows and business computer software applications programs in word processing electronic spreadsheets database management presentation graphics and Internet. Prerequisite None. Students having no experience with computers are encouraged to first take CIS 100-Keyboarding3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI BUS 902LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
Second Semester - 6 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS104 | Word Processing Software | 2 Hours |
| This course will familiarize the user with advanced features of word processing. Course emphasis will include document creation document deleting and document printing editing formatting with fonts margins columns citations creating and formatting tables graphics themes and building blocks merging multipage styles and templates references footnotes integration with Excel and Access building forms collaborating and tracking documents customizing Word.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor 2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS106 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of using personal computers to solve spreadsheet problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the basic and advanced capabilities of spreadsheet software the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which spreadsheet solutions are appropriate. Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS148 | Business Presentation Graphics | 1 Hour |
| This course focuses on creating effective and attractive presentation media for business presentations. The student will learn the basics of a software package specifically designed for presentation graphics. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the graphics capabilities of various software packages the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which graphic solutions are appropriate.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours .5 lec 1 labweek | ||
Third Semester - 5 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS132 | Cloud Productivity | 2 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of cloud-based office productivity applications for collaboration file sharing project management note-taking communication and organization. Laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of tools including Google Apps Microsoft Office 365 Evernote cloud-based drives and web conferencing tools. Both desktop and mobile tools will be utilized when applicable. Best practices for the business office and security will be emphasized.Prerequisite CIS 101 or CIS 109 concurrent enrollment accepted or consent of instructor.2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 labweek | ||
| CIS143 | Desktop Publishing Software | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to desktop publishing in which students will learn to manipulate edit store and plot both text and graphic information. Students will also learn how to develop and use artistic graphics necessary to produce business forms charts reports newsletters brochures and magazines utilizing the microcomputer.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec4 lab | ||
Fourth Semester - 6 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS108 | Database Software | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of Windows-based database management system to solve problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge of the basic and advanced capabilities of a Windows database management system the student will be exposed to the use of problem-solving techniques for situations in which database management solutions are appropriate.Prerequisite CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| CIS134 | Website Creation & Management | 3 Hours |
| An introductory course in the fundamentals of web site design and development. Topics include web site planning typography images multimedia elements publishing and promoting and maintaining a website. Students will create a functional effective and visually appealing web site using a content management system. This class does not use an HTML editor.Prerequisite CIS 101 or CIS 109 or consent of instructor3 Semester hours LectureLab Hours 2 lec2 labweek | ||