Attention Students:

Professor Konkol needs volunteers on Saturday 11/23, 10am at WTC, room 2620. RVC is putting together a cool welcome bag for Stroll on State. We are creating a cool tech gadget and we need your help putting it together. The more volunteers we can get the faster we can complete the task.

If interested in helping, email “Tech Yeah!” to c.konkol@rockvalleycollege.edu.

Drones, food and refreshments will be provided!

Thank you!

SPRING 2020 #PriorityRegistration is OPEN! #RegisterEarly to make sure you get the courses you want! Check out the CIS/WEB/PCT courses being offered by visiting website below:
https://spark.adobe.com/page/YHLHnzv0Yi8ED/ 

Feature Courses:

Web-233 Intro to Javascript
As of May 2018 94.5% of 10 million most popular web pages used JavaScript.This course teaches students Javascript, one of the most popular languages in web development. Students learn Javascript concepts each week while creating and updating a real-world shopping list app!
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CIS245 - ANDROID DEVELOPMENT (NOW ONLINE!)
Programming Android for Mobile Devices introduces the programming of simple Android mobile device applications. This course provides an overview of the Kotlin language, and an introduction to the Android operating system and to Android application development. By the end of the course, the student will have a firm foundation in Android programming and usage. 

This course is part of the Mobile Application Developer Certificate: https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Courses/Programs/CIS/mobile.cfm

This course is offered in the spring term.
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CIS180 - Intro to Visual Basic (ONLINE)
Introduction to Visual Basic Programming is an introductory course that is designed for students and professionals with little or no Visual Basic or Windows programming experience. The student will learn the BASIC language syntax, event-driven programming, and how to put together a complete Visual Basic Application. Topics such as Windows programming standards and conventions, database programming, array processing, controls, properties, methods and events will be discussed
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CIS-290 Special Topic: Intro to Python
The course is designed to provide an introduction to the Python programming language. 
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CIS170 - Programming logic
Programming Logic & Design introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. It introduces key programming concepts, including structure, decision making, looping, arrays, and files, and enforces good style, modern conventions, and logical thinking. Students will also be introduced to object-oriented programming techniques and events. Students should take this course at the same time as they take their first programming class.

This course is part of the Mobile Application Developer Certificate: https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Courses/Programs/CIS/mobile.cfm

If you have questions let me know!
-Prof Konkol

October has finally arrived and today is the official start of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2019! The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), is leading efforts to increase cybersecurity awareness and encourage all Americans to be responsible technology users. Throughout October, CISA and NCSA will promote the overarching theme of “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.”, to encourage all Americans to enable positive cybersecurity behavior changes and be accountable for their personal cybersecurity.
CISA and NCSA have developed a variety of resources to educate the public on how they can “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” during the month of October, as well as emphasize the importance of cybersecurity awareness year-round. These resources will help you better understand cybersecurity and improve your online security.  Steps may include enabling multi-factor authentication, updating privacy settings on all of your accounts, and remembering not to post personal information on social media. 
The CIS Department will be sending out posts the month of October surrounding the #BeCyberSmart campaign!

See link for more information. 

The Computer Information Systems Department's Data Assurance & IT Security A.A.S. degree has met very stringent guidelines and been designated as a “National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education”. The goal of the program is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise.

Check out the Data Assurance & IT Security degree two year plan of study:
https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Courses/Programs/DataAssurance/dataassurancecertificates.cfm

If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Wascher, s.wascher@rockvalleycollege.edu