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CIS 4

Computer Literacy · 4.5 units · used in 33 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

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 17, 11:21 PM UTC
CIS 4Computer LiteracyOpen2 sections · 80 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 32935 · 63ZStaff · TBA TBA · ONLINE / TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 40
  • CRN 32952 · 01ZStaff · M 1:30 PM-2:20 PM · ONLINE / TBA TBA · ONLINE / TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 40

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 33 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

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