CISY - Computer Information Systems

Alfred State courses are grouped into the following sections:

  • This course provides comprehensive exposure to contemporary word processing software, and will develop critical word processing skills. Emphasis will be on creating, editing, saving and printing written documents using current word processing applications software.


  • An introductory course in computer applications, focusing on microcomputer technology utilizing operating system/network commands, word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, and other applications used in business and scientific environments. Students cannot earn credit for both CISY 1003 and CISY 1023.


  • This course provides comprehensive exposure to contemporary spreadsheet software, and will develop critical spreadsheet skills. Emphasis will be on creating, editing, saving and printing electronic spreadsheets.


  • An introductory course in computer applications, focusing on microcomputer technology emphasizing file management utilizing various operating systems, operating system commands, spreadsheets, database, and other Internet applications used in business and scientific environments. Students cannot earn credit for both CISY 1003 and CISY 1023.


  • This course provides comprehensive exposure to contemporary database software. Topics include: creating tables, sorting, queries, reports, and forms.


  • This course provides a comprehensive exposure to contemporary electronic communications. Emphasis will be on accessing the various networks and searching for relevant information using specific network programs and tools.

  • This course provides comprehensive exposure to contemporary presentation graphics technology. Topics include: creating slides, changing test attributes, tables, charts, special effects, effective presentation techniques. This is a five-week course.


  • A comprehensive approach to the use of word-processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Integrating office applications, Internet tools in projects, and use of more advanced features, techniques, and data format. Office applications are the products students are most likely to encounter in their careers. Integration feature helps students understand how different applications work together.


  • An introductory course in computer applications utilizing current software/network packages. Students will create documents to support traditional and electronic forms of communication. Major topics include: operating system/network commands, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.


  • Students will be introduced to and implement strategies for future employment. Students will be introduced to critical thinking and other skills that will make them successful in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Information Technology programs. Students will complete a series of written assignments and classroom activities in career exploration, goals determination and evaluation, diversity in school and the workplace, professionalism, and critical thinking. Basics of library skills and Internet-based research will be covered.