Curriculum Document Template

 

Academic Department:

Information Systems

School Document Number:

MGMT-CC-06-15

Document Author:

S. Conners

Approved by School Date:

2/28/2006

Date:  (mm/dd/yy)

12/6/05

CEP Review:

o                Course

Type of Document: 

Addition

X

Faculty Senate Approval Date: (mm/dd/yy)

Effective Term:   Fall 2006

Fall 2006

Deletion

Revisions

X

Document Subject:

This document changes the title and description of the course to better reflect current content.

Justification:

The new course will address the role and impact of telecommunications on business functions and planning.

This course does not cover the technical design or implementation of networks.

 


Current:
                                                                       

CIS 140 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS(3-0-3)

Prereq: none The course is an introduction to

computer networks. How networks are used in

business and industry environments will be

explained. The various types of communication

equipment and cable used in networks, the

difference between LAN and WAN is introduced,

analog is explored, and the concepts involved in

transmitting data are discussed. Network design

and the implementation of those designs are an

integral part of the course. Students will use a

graphic software package to create network

diagrams


Proposed:

CIS 140 TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN BUSINESS (3,0,3)

Prereq: none The course is an introduction to how computer networks are used in business and industry environments.

Impact on Students: None

 

 

What other Academic Departments will be impacted?  None

 

Impact on University Resources:

 No impact on resources is expected.

 

Impact on General Education Requirements:  None