CIS 3
Business Information Systems


Course Description

This is an introductory course to business information systems, systems design and development life cycle, data communications, data management, office automation, computer hardware and software concepts. The use of common software packages for business applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and internet web tools will be covered.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
41271 CIS 3 64Z ······· TBA-TBA Hoang Nguyen ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
CIS -003.-64Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online lecture, laboratory class. The lecture and laboratory do not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Information Systems Today: Managing Digital World (RRPHE) (9th Edition)
Valacich © 2022
ISBN: 9780136524427
Textbook Required $159.98 $120.00 $79.99 $79.99
Information Systems Today (9th Edition)
Valacich
ISBN: 9780136524380
E-Book Required $116.25
Information Systems Today (9th Edition)
Valacich
ISBN: 9780136524519
E-Book Required $116.25
Pearson eText for Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World -- Instant Access (9th Edition)
Valacich
ISBN: 9780136524656
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $50.94

View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.


Course Details

Units
4.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
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