mbers.
             The CIS professors will be using the server to disburse their syllabi, distribute specific
             assignments and send e-mail to their students. The layout, design and complexity of each class
             will determine how much the professor may be using the server.
             The first class a CIS major usually takes at Western is CIS 251. Management Information
             Systems (CIS 251). This class offers students a basis for management information systems in
             business organizations. In putting the COB server to use and getting the student ready for
             hands-on knowledge of computer-based information systems, CIS 251 focuses on analysis,
             development, design, implementation, and evaluation. Other tasks that are covered in this class
             are computer applications ins spreadsheets, word processors, and database systems.
             Information systems affect both business people and people who live in society.
             The first programming class CIS majors take is CIS 256. This CIS course will be very
             beneficial for the server. Business Computer Programming (CIS 256) introduces the student to
             an application of programming principle in business. Detailed assignments involve flowcharting,
             coding, documentation, and testing. This course provides the student with a background of
             computer architecture and data representation. This class account will require the BASIC
             programming language that will be used as well as the compiler.
             The CIS elective, CIS 301, emphasizes maximum "hands-on" experience with
             microcomputers and software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, database
             managers, and graphic systems. Microcomputer Applications (CIS 301), is an important course
             for students not majoring in Computer Information Systems, but would like to familiarize
             themselves with the personal computer. This account will contain Microsoft Office and e-mail
             An important class that becomes useful for the serve...