# Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 18 courses

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/department/computer-information-systems

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### CIS 104 — Information and Communication Technologies Essentials - CompTIA A+

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to meet the growing demand for entry-level Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) professionals. The focus is on the fundamentals of computer hardware and software support and advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional. This course includes preparation for CompTIA's A+ certification exam and exploration and practice of 21st Century employability skills: Self-awareness, Communication, Social/Diversity Awareness.

### CIS 105 — Network Fundamentals - CompTIA Network+

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 104 or equivalent.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as CIS-105 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis.md)

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. It uses OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Also includes exploration and practice of 21st Century employability skills: Analysis/Solution Mindset, Communication, Collaboration.

### CIS 106 — Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 105 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-106 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/cis.md)

This course provides knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Students taking this course should be familiar with the general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development. Students will be prepared to for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam (AZ-900). NOTE: No personal hardware is required to successfully complete this course.

### CIS 107 — Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** BSN 102 and CIS 105 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-107 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/cis.md)

This course provides knowledge and skills required for Managing Azure identities and governance, implementing and managing storage, deploying and managing Azure compute resources, configuring and managing virtual networking, as well as monitoring and backing up Azure resources. Students will be prepared for the Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam (AZ-104). NOTE: No personal hardware is required to successfully complete this course.

### CIS 108 — Introduction to Information Systems Security – CompTIA Security+

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 105 and CIS 107 or equivalent.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology (IT) Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. This course addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational cybersecurity and risk management. The course includes preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exams. Also includes exploration and practice of 21st Century employability skills: Analysis/Solution Mindset.

### CIS 120A — Computer Programming I

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.5 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 66 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** Prerequisites MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate skills. (co-enrollment allowed)
- **Advisory:** Course Advisories CAO 152A or equivalent knowledge of Windows.
- **C-ID:** COMP 122 = CIS 120A + CIS 120B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This is the first course in computer programming for computer science, information systems, science, or engineering majors. The course covers proper programming structure and style. Topics covered include algorithm development, control structures, subprograms and functions, parameter passing, and data types. Students write numerous programs in a high-level programming language.

### CIS 120B — Computer Programming II

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.5 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 66 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** CIS 120A with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- **C-ID:** COMP 122 = CIS 120A + CIS 120B COMP 132 = CIS 120B + CIS 120C
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This is a second course in computer programming for computer science, information systems, science, or engineering majors. Topics will build upon those covered in CIS 120A as well as include software engineering principles, development of efficient algorithms, and the design and selection of appropriate classes. Students will study the principles and use of object-oriented programming.

### CIS 120C — Computer Programming III

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.5 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 66 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** CIS 120B with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- **C-ID:** COMP 132 = CIS 120B + CIS 120C
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This is the third course in computer programming for computer science, information systems, science, or engineering majors. The topics will build upon those covered in CIS 120B. The course covers the principles and use of object-oriented programming. Students will study searching, sorting, and the relative efficiencies algorithms implementing these tasks. Students will study recursively implemented algorithms, lists, stacks, queues, and trees together with further study of abstract data types.

### CIS 132 — Occupational Work Experience

- **Units:** 1-6
- **Corequisite:** Students must be available to work 4 to 40 hours per week for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable

Occupational Work Experience is for students who are employed in jobs related to their educational or occupational goals. This program extends knowledge gained in the classroom to the workplace, helps students identify new and challenging objectives at work, and encourages professional growth and advancement. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit.

### CIS 133 — Internship - Occupational Work Experience

- **Units:** 1-6
- **Corequisite:** Students must be available to volunteer 4 to 24 hours per week (if paid, hours per week increase as outlined in the work experience program) for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable

Internship - Occupational Work Experience is a supervised worksite placement the student earns which is related to the student's educational and occupational goals. The program will assist students in acquiring relevant work experience and awareness of career opportunities in their chosen field of study. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 24 units. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit.

### CIS 135A — ArcGIS Online

- **Units:** 3.5
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 48 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills highly advised.
- **C-ID:** GEOG 155
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-135A (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/cis.md)

This interdisciplinary course is designed to explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as a tool within diverse academic disciplines. Students will use cloud-based GIS mapping software to manipulate various forms of data to create interactive maps and investigate spatial relationships. This course is cross-listed with GEG 134. Students may also elect to take CIS 550 as a non-credit equivalent.

### CIS 135B — ArcGIS Desktop

- **Units:** 3.5
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 48 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills highly advised.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-135B (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis.md)

This interdisciplinary course is for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn to use ArcGIS Desktop applications to analyze and display spatial data. This course is cross-listed with GEG 135. Students may also elect to take CIS 551 as a non-credit equivalent.

### CIS 135C — Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Web GIS

- **Units:** 1.25
- **Hours:** 1.34 hours lecture weekly, 16.08 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 135B or GEG 135 or CIS 551 or equivalent professional/work experience.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as CIS-135C (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis.md)

This advanced level course is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its associated software. Students will learn how to deploy geographic information via a web mapping framework. This course is designed to provide students with the practical skills needed to keep pace with changing software and industry needs.

### CIS 135D — Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Mobile GIS

- **Units:** 1.25
- **Hours:** 1.34 hours lecture weekly, 16.08 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 135B or GEG 135 or CIS 551 or equivalent professional/work experience.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-135D (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis.md)

This advanced level course is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its associated software. The course will focus on mobile GIS skills and technology. Students will learn new software and techniques for data collection and processing in GIS. This course is designed to provide students with the practical skills needed to keep pace with changing software and industry needs.

### CIS 550 — ArcGIS Online (NC)

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 48 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills highly advised.
- **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-550 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/cis.md)
- Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit interdisciplinary course is designed to explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as a tool within diverse academic disciplines. Students will use cloud-based GIS mapping software to manipulate various forms of data to create interactive maps and investigate spatial relationships. This course may be taken for credit (see CIS 135A or GEG 134).

### CIS 551 — ArcGIS Desktop (NC)

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 48 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Basic computer skills highly advised.
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-551 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis.md)
- Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit interdisciplinary course is for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn to use ArcGIS Desktop applications to analyze and display spatial data. This course may also be taken for credit (see CIS 135B or GEG 135).

### CIS 552 — Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Web GIS (NC)

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 1.34 hours lecture weekly, 16.08 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 135B or GEG 135 or CIS 551 or equivalent professional/work experience.
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as CIS-552 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/cis.md)
- Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit advanced level course is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its associated software. Students will learn how to deploy geographic information via a web mapping framework. This course is designed to provide students with the practical skills needed to keep pace with changing software and industry needs. This course may also be taken for credit (see CIS 135C).

### CIS 553 — Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Mobile GIS (NC)

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 1.34 hours lecture weekly, 16.08 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** CIS 135B or GEG 135 or CIS 551 or equivalent professional/work experience.
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as CIS-553 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/cis.md)
- Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit advanced level course is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its associated software. The course will focus on mobile GIS skills and technology. Students will learn new software and techniques for data collection and processing in GIS. This course is designed to provide students with the practical skills needed to keep pace with changing software and industry needs. This course may also be taken for credit (see CIS 135D).