Computer Information Systems
18 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CIS A090 Beginning Computer Keyboarding 1
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
The student will develop basic keyboarding skills on a computer keyboard using correct stroking techniques on letter, number, and symbol keys. Emphasis on developing accuracy and speed. No credit will be given to students who can already type 30 words per minute.
CIS A092 Beginning Computer Keyboarding 2
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- CIS A090.
Keyboarding on the computer for students who can demonstrate typing by touch control and know alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic keys. Emphasis on speed and accuracy on straight copy material, introduction to MS Word, formatting of memos, personal letters, business letters, one-page reports, and simple tables. This course may be taken concurrently with CIS A090.
CIS A100 Introduction to Computer Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- CIS A090 or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification.
CIS A100H Introduction to Computer Applications Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- CIS A090 or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification.
CIS A111 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BUS 140, IT IS 120
Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses. Enrollment Limitation: CIS A111H; students who complete CIS A111 may not enroll in or receive credit for CIS A111H.
CIS A111H Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses. Enrollment Limitation: CIS A111; students who complete CIS A111H may not enroll in or receive credit for CIS A111.
CIS A123 Web Page Design 1
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will provide a practical understanding of HTML and CSS to design and format web pages. Text editors will be used to create and format Web pages incorporating various types of styles.
CIS A129 Web Page Design 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- CIS A123.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intended for students who know how to create web pages using HTML. This course covers advanced Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) techniques such as designing responsive Web sites for tablets, mobile devices, and desktops.
CIS A134 Excel 1
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A134/CIS A134H; students who complete CIS A134 may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A134 or CIS A134H.
CIS A134H Excel 1 Honors
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A134/CIS A134; students who complete CIS A134H may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A134 or CIS A134.
CIS A137 Microsoft Outlook
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Keyboarding competency of 25 words a minute for 3 minutes with no more than 1 error per minute.
- Transfers to
- CSU
The basics of communicating by email. Students will use basic computer concepts for learning Microsoft Outlook. Other topics include the use of the calendar, weather, management of contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, mail merge, scheduling, integrating Outlook with other applications, and working in the cloud. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
CIS A149 Office Procedures
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- CIS A092.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Personal qualities and office skills required of an office assistant in a high tech, multicultural labor force. Office applications generated with Microsoft Office, enhanced verbal and written communications skills, reprographics, telephone and mail procedures, records management, time and stress management, office ethics, and career planning.
CIS A160 Introduction to UAS Automation
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 63 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- CIS A090, CIS A100, CIS A111, or CS A122.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to the automation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including UAS flight control, camera and video capturing, telemetry data analysis and mission management. Throughout the semester, students will work in teams to plan, design and automate Unmanned Aircraft System missions by learning and using Software Development Kits (SDKs) of industry leading UAS providers. UAS projects will include behaviors such as path-following, random roaming with obstacle avoidance and telemetry data collection and analysis. Enrollment Limitation: APT A160; students who complete CIS A160 may not enroll in or receive credit for APT A160.
CIS A171 Introduction to JavaScript
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- CIS A123.
- Transfers to
- CSU
For students who already know how to create Web pages using HTML, this course introduces the fundamentals of JavaScript, a scripting language used to create interactive Web pages. Students will create dynamic Web pages using dialog boxes, forms, menus, rollover buttons, and image manipulation.
CIS A223 JavaScript 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- CIS A129 and CIS A171.
- Transfers to
- CSU
For students who already know how to create web pages using HTML and understand JavaScript, this course covers advanced features of Front-End development. Topics include closures, advanced Javascript OOP patterns, utilizing jQuery, manipulating Document Object Model (DOM), and writing AJAX scripts.
CIS A227 JavaScript 3
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- CIS A223.
- Transfers to
- CSU
For students with advanced Javascript knowledge. The course will cover the latest technology to build complex Web apps. Topics include TypeScript foundations and AngularJS 2.
CIS A234 Excel 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- CIS A134 or BUS A134.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A234/CIS A234H; students who complete CIS A234 may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A234 or CIS A234H.
CIS A234H Excel 2 Honors
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- CIS A134 or BUS A134.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A234/CIS A234; students who complete CIS A234H may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A234 or CIS A234.