Prerequisite: Three semester hours of college MATH and keyboarding skills recommended. This course is an introductory survey of the role of computer information systems. Emphasis is on computer requirements in organizations, history of hardware development, hardware functions, systems development, programming, computer operations, and ethical issues. Introductory level experience is gained in the use of telecommunication systems, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases. Credit for this course is not allowed if CSCI 1000 or CBIS 1000 has been previously taken.