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CIS 4

Computer Literacy · 4.5 units · used in 25 transfer pathways

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About this course

An introduction to basic computer literacy concepts. History of the computer, hardware, software, operating system mechanics, system management utilities, basics of networking, Internet and explore HTML web pages. The social impact and future of computers for communication systems are discussed along with an overview of basic security and privacy concerns. An integrated software package for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet and presentations are introduced.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC
CIS 4Computer LiteracyWaitlist2 sections · 0 seats reported · 2 instructors
  • CRN 22333 · 62Sherby · TBA TBA · ONLINE / TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0
  • CRN 26036 · 03West · TBA TBA · ONLINE / TBA TBA · ONLINE / M 9:30 AM-10:20 AM · ONLINEWaitlist · 0

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Transfer pathways that use CIS 4

ASSIST maps CIS 4 to a requirement in 25 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

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