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CIS121 Info Systems and Programming

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  • CRN: 12047
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (scheduled meetings), Wednesday, from 10 to 11:50am
      From January 6 through March 17, 2027, Robert C Kobus

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Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

Course Details: CIS 121 - Information Systems and Programming! 

Professor: Robert C. Kobus, MA²
Computer Information Systems - AI & Cybersecurity
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Sylvania Campus
Office: SY, TCB 312
Pronouns preferred: he/him/his

Welcome to CIS 121!

I am delighted to be your professor for CIS121 - Information Systems and Programming! 

This course is designed to provide you with a "sampling" of various types of technology, skills, and information. In this course, you will learn about:

  • Ethics and Equity in technology
  • Security
  • Webpages (HTML/CSS/CSS Box Model)
  • Basic Programming (Python & Programming control structures)
  • Databases (querying and analyzing data)
  • Operating systems
  • Networking/Data Communications
  • and more
Core Technology
Instructional Materials Required Hardware:
  • Reliable access to a computer capable of running the Require Software (see below)
  • Reliable access to the Internet including a Web browser
  • Access to a microphone/headset and webcam (for modalities that require synchronous attendance & participation)
There is no Required Textbook for this course

NOTE: To support you and facilitate instruction, you will use materials provided to you from within your D2L account and supporting educational learning environments.

Required Software

You should not have to pay for any of the software required below.  is a service of the Microsoft Academic Alliance which provides free Microsoft products for students registered in classes that require them.

Operating System:
  • Windows 7 or higher (which you can download from ), or
  • The current macOS for MAC users
Word Processing:
  • Microsoft Word (included in the Microsoft Office Suite which you can download from ).
Database Application: 
  • Microsoft Access (included in the Microsoft Office Suite which you can download from ). Note, Microsoft Office for Mac does not include Microsoft Access. If you only have access to a Mac computer, you may:
    • Visit a local campus and use Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ lab computers
    • Use Boot Camp, Parallels or VirtualBox to create a Windows partition so that you can install the full version of Microsoft Office with Microsoft Access from 
Supported Web browsers:
  • The latest version of , Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Safari
File & Folder Compression Software (a.k.a. "Zip" programs):
  • These are typically included in with operating system.  is another downloadable option.
Text Editor:
  • The latest version of  or  will make HTML & CSS much easier with great built-in tools to help auto-complete parameters and highlight errors.
Diagram Software:
  • MS Visio which you can download from 
  •  is another free, web-based option
  • chose IT and networks, free, web-based option
Integrated Development Environment (for writing Python code):
  • Web-based IDE
Video Conferencing/Virtual Meeting Software (if required for class)
  • You can download or sign in to  directly (using your @pcc.edu email address), and
  • You can find Zoom meetings by clicking "Zoom" in the main D2L navigation bar
My Teaching Philosophy

As an educator, I strongly believe that all students, regardless of their circumstances or the socio-economic adversity they face, have the right to accessible and equitable education. Moreover, I view my students holistically and consider their academic, professional, and personal needs so that they are empowered to succeed.

Computer users, programmers, and critical thinkers all benefit from critical thinking skills, which are essential for problem-solving and making informed decisions in technology. These skills help my students analyze information, evaluate different perspectives, use software, and approach challenges methodically.

This, in turn, guides my pedagogy, from course design to delivery, such that I aim to help guide my students to become proficient computer users, programmers, and critical thinkers. This approach manifests itself through a direct commitment to wide-ranging, trust-based accommodations in my syllabus.

Your commitment to work hard and learn the materials is vital; communication from me to you and you to me is essential; and if you require accommodations, then please reach out to me!

I look forward to working with you this term!

Sincerely,

Robert C Kobus, MA²

Pronouns preferred: he/him/his
Professor, Computer Information Systems — Cybersecurity
(CIS: AI, Software Engineering, & Cybersecurity)
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Sylvania Campus
Office: SY, TCB 312
 

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.