# Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/30002

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### CIS 154 — ESSENTIALS OF MS OUTLOOK

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** CIS 210
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the computer user to an electronic desktop information management (DIM) system; a central location from which to create, view, and organize all computer information. Simplifies organizational tasks, journal entries, works with Web addresses by allowing the storage, management and navigation to web sites.

### CIS 173 — ADOBE ACROBAT

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 2 hours per week: (1.25 lecture hours/0.75 lab hours)
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents primary instruction in the use of Adobe Acrobat Professional. Students learn how to create Adobe PDF files from: Microsoft Office programs, popular authoring programs, image files and Web pages. In addition, students will learn reviewing and commenting on existing PDF files; customizing output quality by compressing and reducing file sizes; adding signatures and security to documents, converting paper forms to interactive online forms; creating multi-media presentations that include sound files. Course also teaches using Adobe Live Cycle Designer to create interactive forms from scratch.

### CIS 193 — COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIAL TOPIC

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

### CIS 210 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours per week: (4.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **C-ID:** BUS 140
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/cis.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the student to the role of computer information systems and concepts within business organizations. Focus is on computer hardware and software components, systems development, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security. Students use microcomputer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management to apply computer-based solutions to business problems. Credit for one course allowed between CIS 210 and AGB 210.

### CIS 216 — ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours per week: (4.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** CIS 210
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the basics of an electronic spreadsheet program using Microsoft Excel. Students learn to analyze, identify, and apply the principles of macros and databases. Class covers data tables, amortization schedules, charting, mapping, pivot tables and summary reports.

### CIS 247 — INDEPENDENT STUDIES: COMPUTER & INFORMATIONAL SCIENCE

- **Units:** 0.5 to 2
- **Hours:** 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
- **Prerequisite:** The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of computer and information science under the direction of an instructor.