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BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications (4)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented use of the Internet. Topics include computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5212025404
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BCIS 1431 Programming in Visual BASIC (4)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to business programming techniques using Visual BASIC with an emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Topics include language syntax, data and file structures, and input/output devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5212025204
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BCIS 2390 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: Any programming course or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Analysis of business information needs and preparation of specifications and requirements for appropriate data system solutions. Topics include information requirements analysis, specification development and writing, prototype evaluation, and network application interfaces. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5212035104
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BCIS 2431 Advanced Programming in Visual BASIC (4)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: BCIS 1431 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Advanced applications and business programming techniques using Visual BASIC. Topics include file access methods, data structures, modular programming, program testing, and documentation. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5212025304
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
