{ "college": "el-camino-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "CIS", "name": "Computer Information Systems", "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/index.php?catoid=13", "courses": [ { "code": "CIS 2", "subject": "CIS", "number": "2", "title": "Office Applications", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students are introduced to the Windows operating system and the capabilities of the computer. The file management system, spreadsheets, presentation and database software, email management, and beginning through advanced word processing topics will be taught in a hands-on environment. Operation of the computer as a general purpose office tool will be emphasized. This course uses Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-2", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-2" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-2", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-2" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 11", "subject": "CIS", "number": "11", "title": "Help Desk Operations", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course focuses on current, recognized, best practices in the field of help desk and end-user support targeting the field of Information Technology. Topics include end-user support roles within an organization, strategies in dealing with end-users, technical support documentation, and problem identification/resolution. Course emphasis is placed on using software tools to understand and implement service desk processes such as user support process flow, incident management, needs analysis, troubleshooting, and support documentation.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option." ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-11", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-11" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 13", "subject": "CIS", "number": "13", "title": "Computer Information Systems", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "Eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000)", "advisory": "Proficient in pre-algebra skills or BUS 115", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course introduces students to the concepts and technologies used in processing information in an organization. Topics include information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware, and applications. Students will apply these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions using application software.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 22, "open": 5, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-13", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-13" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/winter-2027/cis/#cis-13", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-13" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 20, "open": 20, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-13", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-13" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 16", "subject": "CIS", "number": "16", "title": "Application Development and Programming Using Visual Basic.Net", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and models of application development including program design, data structures, programming, problem solving, programming logic, and design techniques for event-driven programs. A step-by-step, hands-on, project experience is used with a modern application programming language and development platform.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 18", "subject": "CIS", "number": "18", "title": "Systems Analysis and Design", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "Computer Information Systems 13 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course the student will study systems analysis and design concepts as they are applied in business environments. Topics emphasize methodologies used by the analyst throughout the systems development life cycle to analyze business problems or opportunities, address user needs, perform feasibility studies, specify business requirements through process, data and logic modeling, consideration of development alternatives, and implementation and maintenance of systems.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-18", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-18" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 26", "subject": "CIS", "number": "26", "title": "Using Microsoft Excel", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students learn to use spreadsheets to solve business and information system problems in a graduated series of laboratory projects. The database, graphics features, macros, and advanced logical and financial functions of spreadsheets are utilized. The student will create and enhance charts, work with multiple worksheets and integrate spreadsheets with other Windows applications.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-26", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-26" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-26", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-26" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 28", "subject": "CIS", "number": "28", "title": "Database Management Using Microsoft Access", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C, or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course offers instruction in the use of relational database management systems within a Windows environment. Students learn database concepts and terminology. Topics include designing, creating, and modifying table structures and relationships, and creating complex queries. Students create forms for viewing, entering, and editing data, and create reports that summarize and group information. Skills are applied to typical business operations such as inventory and human resources.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-28", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-28" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-28", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-28" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 29", "subject": "CIS", "number": "29", "title": "Advanced Database Applications", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 28 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course offers advanced instruction in relational databases. Students will learn to design and develop a database from user specifications. Topics include analyzing source documents, normalizing a database, techniques of effective design, big data, data mining, and data analytics. Applications used are typical business operations such as inventory and human resources.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 40", "subject": "CIS", "number": "40", "title": "Personal Computer Support and Networking", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 13 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "In this course, students will become familiar with managing and supporting personal computers and basic networking within an organization. The class will emphasize networks and devices such as tablets, routers, office servers, personal computers, and systems software management. Topics will include network fundamentals, personal computer concepts, computer devices, hardware management, applications and operating system software installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, small network configuration, wireless LAN (Local Area Network), and ethical concerns within the information systems environment. This course helps to prepare students for CompTIA CORE certification exams (IT Fundamentals, A+, Network+, Security+).", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 0, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-40", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-40" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-40", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-40" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 42", "subject": "CIS", "number": "42", "title": "Systems and Server Administration and Operations (SysOps)", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "corequisite": "CIS 40", "advisory": "CIS 13", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organization. Students will install, configure, and manage server hardware and server operating systems, implement proper server hardening and security controls, successfully troubleshoot common server problems, and demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high-availability, and backup concepts. This class builds upon the knowledge from CIS 40, expanding upon previous concepts such as networks, virtualization, security, and ethical concerns within the information systems environment.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 80", "subject": "CIS", "number": "80", "title": "Database Programming", "units": "4", "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 28 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience in database design", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The effective and efficient use of the structured query programming language (SQL), used in Oracle, SQL Server, and many other database applications, is introduced and developed in lectures and reinforced through a series of lab projects of increasing complexity. Topics include the building and manipulation of tables, data retrieval, and data administration, as used in modern business.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-80", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-80" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 84", "subject": "CIS", "number": "84", "title": "MySQL Database Programming for the Web", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "Computer Information Systems 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience Computer Information Systems 28 with a minimum grade of C", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the MySQL database, a popular open-source database choice used in modern web applications. Students will learn the MySQL interface and architecture, the fundamentals of relational databases, how to design and develop MySQL queries and reports, and how to build web applications which incorporate MySQL as the database layer. Topics include fundamental concepts such as data types, logical operators, working with multiple tables and joins, and how to create and manage a MySQL database, and integrate it into server-side programs which collect and present data. This course will incorporate a server-side programming language to demonstrate the use of a MySQL database for a business application.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 95", "subject": "CIS", "number": "95", "title": "Cooperative Work Experience Education", "units": "2-4", "hours": "hours to be arranged", "formerly": "Computer Information Systems 95/96abcd", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, supervisor, and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Computer Information Systems field. These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare them to personal abilities and career expectations. Note: Transfer limitations apply. Note: The total units earned for Cooperative Work Experience Education may not exceed 16 units.", "notes": [ "Enrollment Limitation: Employment or volunteer work in a position related to the student's major or career goal by the second week of the semester. Completion of or current enrollment in one course from the major.", "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Transfer: CSU*", "Note: *Transfer limitations apply. The total units earned for Cooperative Work Experience Education may not exceed 16 units." ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 99", "subject": "CIS", "number": "99", "title": "Independent Study", "units": "1-3", "hours": "hours to be arranged", "formerly": "Computer Information Systems 99abc", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Computer Information Systems not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Computer Information Systems projects (54 hours per unit). *Note: Transfer limitations apply. Note: for eligibility requirements, go to www.elcamino.edu/admissions/credit.asp", "notes": [ "Enrollment Limitation: Two courses in Computer Information Systems with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work. Honors Course", "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Transfer: CSU*", "Note: For eligibility requirements, go to www.elcamino.edu/admissions/credit.asp" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 119", "subject": "CIS", "number": "119", "title": "Introduction to Computer Security", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to computer security in a networked environment, and methods to identify and prevent cybercrimes. Types of cybercrimes explored range from alteration of computer software to direct access attacks and data tampering. Topics include security for communication networks, infrastructure security, authentication types, malicious code, intrusion detection, cryptography, and biometrics. Vulnerabilities in cloud computing, mobile platforms, web services, and the Internet of Things is also covered. This course will prepare students to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-119", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-119" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-119", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-119" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 120", "subject": "CIS", "number": "120", "title": "Digital Forensics", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "advisory": "CIS 119", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to digital forensics, focusing on evidence found in computers and digital media. Topics include the analysis of digital evidence, chain of custody, forensic tools, and recognizing compromised systems. Students will learn the proper techniques used to investigate a security breach as well as how to analyze and preserve evidence from computing devices in a manner suitable for presentation in a court of law.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-120", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-120" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-120", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-120" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 121", "subject": "CIS", "number": "121", "title": "Cybersecurity Programming with Python", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "advisory": "CIS 119", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to cybersecurity penetration testing using the Python programming language. The student will learn how to use Python scripting to execute effective and efficient penetration scripts focused on exposing vulnerabilities in computer systems. Topics include writing script for various types of cyber-attacks, including scanner, wireless, SQL injection, and parameter tampering.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-121", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-121" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-121", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-121" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 122", "subject": "CIS", "number": "122", "title": "Ethical Hacking", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "Computer Information Systems 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces the principles and techniques associated with the cybersecurity practice known as penetration testing or ethical hacking. Topics covered will include planning, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and result reporting. Students will learn how system vulnerabilities are exploited and security problems can be avoided.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 123", "subject": "CIS", "number": "123", "title": "Advanced Ethical Hacking", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 122 with a minimum grade of C", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This advanced course in ethical hacking expands on penetration testing techniques and tools with an emphasis on real-world scenarios, advanced exploitation, persistence mechanisms, red team operations, and exploit development. Students will simulate adversarial attacks in a lab environment and evaluate the effectiveness of defense mechanisms. Legal and ethical responsibilities are emphasized throughout.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 132", "subject": "CIS", "number": "132", "title": "Web Development using HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to technologies used to create dynamic, expressive, and responsive websites, using HTML5 (Hypertext Markup Language 5), CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets 3), and WordPress, a popular Content Management System. Students will learn how to structure documents logically and create information-rich sites using WordPress, incorporating new HTML5 features including typography, social tools, geolocation, drag-and-drop functionalities, and API's (Application Programming Interfaces). Students will also use CSS3 to control the style, appearance, and presentation of website content, using animation, transformation, transition, filter, and shadow techniques. Accessibility guidelines will also be covered for compliance with current ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-132", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-132" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 133", "subject": "CIS", "number": "133", "title": "Mashup JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX", "units": "4", "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The fundamental concepts and structures of programming for the Web using client-side markup languages and the JavaScript programming language are covered. Students will develop web programs using conditional structures, variables, classes, objects, functions, events, arrays, windows, and forms. Standard documentation, testing and debugging techniques, used in the creation of eBusiness applications will be covered. Additional topics include an introduction to jQuery, XML and JSON data structures, and AJAX technologies used in web services. Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option." ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-133", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-133" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 134", "subject": "CIS", "number": "134", "title": "ASP.NET with C# Business Web Programming", "units": "4", "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 or equivalent experience", "advisory": "CIS 133", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This introductory programming course incorporates the basic concepts of web programming, problem solving, programming logic, and design techniques using the Microsoft.NET web programming languages. The student will be able to build a dynamic data-driven web application using an SQL (Structured Query Language) database. Emphasis is placed on emerging web programming skills and technologies to prepare students for advanced programming applications and to enter the e-Business industry.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-134", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-134" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 136", "subject": "CIS", "number": "136", "title": "Building Mobile Apps", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students will design, develop, test, debug and launch mobile applications (apps) using open source standards that are adaptable to various development frameworks such as Android, iOS, and Windows. Topics include design principles, application structure, graphics, user interfaces, animation, cloud services, and data storage. Accessing the native features of the mobile device including geolocation, accelerometer, media capture, notifications, and services will be covered.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 137", "subject": "CIS", "number": "137", "title": "Computer Networking Fundamentals", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 13 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models are used to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. Students will learn to configure, troubleshoot and resolve problems within a network.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 141", "subject": "CIS", "number": "141", "title": "Introduction to Networks Cisco 1", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 40", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to fundamental networking concepts and technologies. Students will learn the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. The course uses concepts of both hardware and software in order to understand principles of communication theory. This class is technically oriented and will prepare students for industry certification. Note: This course is semester one in the Cisco Networking Academy program. (Preparation for CCNA Certification)", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Note: This course is semester one in the Cisco Networking Academy program. (Preparation for the CCNA Certification.)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-141", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-141" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-141", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-141" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 142", "subject": "CIS", "number": "142", "title": "Routing & Switching Essentials Cisco 2", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 141 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students will develop an understanding of how a router learns about remote networks and determines the best path to those networks. This course includes both static routing and dynamic routing protocols. Students will become familiar with the terminology and technology used to design and build local and wide area networks. The course will also focus on routing protocols and concepts. Note: This course is semester two in the Cisco Networking Academy program. (Preparation for the CCNA Certification)", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Note: Note: This course is semester two in the Cisco Networking Academy program. (Preparation for the CCNA Certification)" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 143", "subject": "CIS", "number": "143", "title": "Securing and Automating Enterprise Networks Cisco 3", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 142 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides an understanding of how switches are interconnected and configured to provide network access to Local Area Network users. It also provides instruction on how to integrate wireless devices into Local Area Networks. This course is technically oriented and will prepare students for industry certification. This course also provides a fundamental understanding of WAN (Wide Area Network) networking concepts and a wide range of network technologies. Instruction will be given on several WAN technologies, including PPP (Point to Point), frame relay, and related topics, such as access control list, network address translation, and virtual private networks. Note: This course is semester three in the Cisco Networking Academy program. (Preparation for the CCNA Certification)", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable", "Note: Note: This course is semester three in the Cisco Networking Academy program. (Preparation for the CCNA Certification)" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 150", "subject": "CIS", "number": "150", "title": "Cloud Computing with AWS", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 13 or CIS 40 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course introduces students to the fundamentals of cloud computing. Topics include different cloud computing models, including Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service. Students will be using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform to examine the practice of various cloud services (including storage, servers, and software applications). The course will also survey the industry trends toward cloud computing, analyze the economics of cloud computing, discuss the various cloud careers and industry demand for cloud computing skills. This course will prepare a student to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-150", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-150" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-150", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-150" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 152", "subject": "CIS", "number": "152", "title": "Data Storage with AWS", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "corequisite": "CIS 150", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data storage systems. Topics of the course include the design and management of cloud-based database systems and the concept of cloud-based data storage services. Students will define, operate, and scale databases utilizing Structured Query Language (SQL) database services and unstructured NoSQL database services within the AWS cloud. This course will also cover the design and operation of AWS data storage technologies using block-based and object-based storage.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-152", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-152" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-152", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-152" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 154", "subject": "CIS", "number": "154", "title": "Compute Engines with AWS", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 150 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "advisory": "CIS 152 (or concurrent enrollment) OR CIS 133 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience OR CIS 134 with a minimum grade of C OR equivalent experience OR CSCI 3 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course introduces compute engine technologies with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students will explore the following compute models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Function as a Service (FaaS), and microservices. In the course, students will use AWS to set up, configure and manage compute services to address load balancing and scaling requirements in the cloud. Students will also write code to create deployment scripts for the AWS infrastructure.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-154", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-154" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 156", "subject": "CIS", "number": "156", "title": "Security with AWS", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab", "corequisite": "CIS 150", "advisory": "Computer Information Systems 152 OR Computer Information Systems 154 OR Computer Information Systems 119", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course focuses on security as it applies to cloud technologies. Students will learn the general security concept of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computing resources and will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore how security is implemented in a cloud infrastructure. Specific AWS topics include the AWS Shared Responsibility model and how to use AWS security and monitoring tools to analyze hardware, services, and networks. User activity, key management services, various firewalls, and the planning and configuration of private and public subnets will also be covered.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-156", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-156" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 158", "subject": "CIS", "number": "158", "title": "Introduction to Development, Security, and Operations", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 150", "advisory": "CIS 13", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students develop the skills necessary to provision, operate, and manage highly-available, scalable, and self-healing distributed systems in the cloud. Students also use continuous integration and development pipelines (CI/CD) to manage service delivery systems. Students learn how to deploy and automate security controls, governance and compliance, and operational processes. Finally, students build systems to define and deploy monitoring, metrics, and logging systems within the same pipelines. This class builds upon the knowledge gained with the existing cloud curriculum offered.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 171", "subject": "CIS", "number": "171", "title": "Introduction to Data Analytics", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 13 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of data analytics. Students learn how to use tools for acquiring, cleaning, and analyzing data; make data-driven decisions to enhance business results; and effectively communicate results.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 172", "subject": "CIS", "number": "172", "title": "Data Visualization", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 171", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the effective presentation and communication of data. Students learn theory and techniques of data visualization. Students design and create static and interactive visualizations, data dashboards, and reports using standard data visualization packages.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 181", "subject": "CIS", "number": "181", "title": "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 13 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is a survey of artificial intelligence (AI) where students explore different technologies utilizing concepts and skills widely accepted for AI and digital competency. Classification algorithms, supervised vs. unsupervised learning, data preparation, and training/using learning models for predictions are presented.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis/#cis-181", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-181" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-181", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-181" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 182", "subject": "CIS", "number": "182", "title": "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to ethical frameworks and critical thinking skills applied to the development and use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Students explore issues such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, automation and employment, surveillance, autonomous systems, and policy governance. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making in AI design and implementation within industry, government, and cybersecurity contexts. Students evaluate case studies and construct ethical arguments relevant to AI applications.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 183", "subject": "CIS", "number": "183", "title": "Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/3 hours lab", "advisory": "CIS 13 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course illustrates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently applied in industries and across business functions to support business strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. This course introduces the data-driven outcomes and ethical issues to be considered when implementing responsible AI in business and industry.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis/#cis-183", "subject": "CIS", "listedAs": "CIS-183" } ] }, { "code": "CIS 198", "subject": "CIS", "number": "198", "title": "Networking and Cybersecurity Capstone", "units": "3", "hours": "2 hours lecture/4 hours lab", "prerequisite": "Students need to have completed at least two of the following courses with a minimum grade of C or equivalent experience Computer Information Systems 40 Computer Information Systems 48 Computer Information Systems 137 Computer Information Systems 141 Computer Information Systems 119", "advisory": "Computer Information Systems 13 Computer Information Systems 18 Computer Information Systems 150", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This capstone course focuses on the culmination of skills, knowledge, and abilities that students learn in their earlier CIS courses. As a course designed to be taken during their final semester, students work on and manage a semester-long project to develop a solution to a complex real-world enterprise problem. Students work in groups to analyze a business problem, propose and design a solution, build the technical implementation, and document their findings. Technology used includes end-user computer systems, routers, switches, computer servers, database servers, application servers, web servers, virtual private networks, cloud infrastructure, and directory services. Students explore solutions using Microsoft Windows, Linux, and other operating systems as possible pieces to their solution. Networking and Cybersecurity Capstone is designed to be taken by students earning one of the following: CIS AS Degree with the Networking Track CIS AS Degree with the Cybersecurity Track Cybersecurity Certificate Cisco Networking Certificate", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 542", "subject": "CIS", "number": "542", "title": "CompTIA A+ Core 2 Certification Exam Preparation Review", "units": "0", "hours": "0.67 hours lecture", "prerequisite": "CIS 40 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This noncredit course reviews the concepts and skills to successfully pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification examination. This includes a detailed overview of computer topics including Microsoft Windows configuration, computer and mobile operating systems, computer security, privacy, scripting, and professionalism in the information technology industry.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Noncredit" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CIS 659", "subject": "CIS", "number": "659", "title": "AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam Preparation Review", "units": "0", "hours": "0.67 hours lecture/0.67 hours lab", "prerequisite": "CIS 150, CIS 152, CIS 154, and CIS 156 or equivalent experience", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This noncredit course is a review of the concepts and skills required to successfully pass the Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner certification examination. The course adheres to the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations curriculum and provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.", "notes": [ "Credit Status: Noncredit" ], "offered": [] } ] }