DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS
ARTC 1413 DIGITAL PUBLISHING I
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This course is the study of the fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ARTV 1445 3-D MODELING AND RENDERING
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03
This is a studio course in technique of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing appropriate software. Topics include the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes; variety of rendering techniques; use of camera light sources, texture, and surface mapping.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
FLMC 2431 VIDEO GRAPHICS AND VISUAL EFFECTS II
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course is the study of the applications of computers to production. Topics include vector and raster graphics; rendering techniques; the design and production of threedimensional materials; and the selection of hardware, software, and peripherals for video production.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1413 and ARTV 1445.
IMED 1445 INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA I
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This course is the exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive multimedia applications and/or animations using industry standard authoring software.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1413 and ARTV 1445.
IMED 2166 CAPSTONE: MULTIMEDIA PRACTICUM
CRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: FLMC 2431 and IMED 1445.
IMED 2405 MULTIMEDIA COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT II
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This course provides in-depth coverage of programming/scripting using an icon-based authoring system with emphasis on advanced development of interactive multimedia products.
Prerequisite: IMED 1445 and ITSE 1411.
IMED 2409 INTERNET COMMERCE
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03
This course provides an overview of the Internet as a marketing and sales tool with emphasis on developing a prototype for electronic commerce. Topics include dynamic data, integration, creating web sites in order to collect information, and performing on-line transactions.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409 and ITSE 1411.
IMED 2459 INTERACTIVE WEB ELEMENTS
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This course covers production of projects using current web development tools that may incorporate dynamic data, web graphics, animation, video and audio streaming.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1411 and ITSE 2402.
ITNW 1425 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES
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This course provides instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics will include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.
ITNW 1454 IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING SERVERS
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This is a course in the development of skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment.
Prerequisite: ITSY 1400 or ITNW 1425.
ITNW 2164 CAPSTONE: NETWORK PRACTICUM
CRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2435, ITSY 1400 and ITSY 1442.
ITNW 2406 ADVANCED NETWORK ADMINISTRATION FOR INTRANETWARE
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course provides instruction in tuning the network and server for better performance and managing complex tree structures. It prepares the student to oversee a complex network environment, including partitioning and replication and time synchronization strategies.
Prerequisite: ITSY 1442.
ITNW 2409 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION FOR INTRANET
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In this course, students will learn to perform the role of network administrator or system manager for an Intranet network.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2421.
ITNW 2421 NETWORKING WITH TCP/IP
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This course will prepare the student to set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on networking operating systems.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1425.
ITNW 2435 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT
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In this course the student is provided instruction in the techniques used to troubleshoot and support networks with emphasis on solving real world problems in a handson environment. Topics will include troubleshooting and research techniques, available resources, and network management hard/software.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2421 and ITNW 1454.
ITSC 1164 CAPSTONE: INFORMATION SECURITY PRACTICUM
CRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: ITSY 2441 and ITSY 2443.
ITSC 1165 CAPSTONE: TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PRACTICUM
CRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1425, ITNW 2421, and ITNW 1454.
ITSC 1405 INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03
This course is a study of personal computer operating systems. Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.
ITSC 1407 UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM I
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This course is the study of the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Topics include introductory systems management concepts.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1425.
ITSC 1409 INTEGRATED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS I
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In this course the student will learn integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. There will also be instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.
ITSC 1425 PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
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This course is a study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ITSC 2165 CAPSTONE: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION PRACTICUM
CRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00 OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2435.
ITSC 2346 COMPUTER CENTER MANAGEMENT
CRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00
This course instructs the student in assessing the needs of a computing center as well as the general principles of hardware and software acquisition, maintenance, licensing, and improving usage scheduling. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal communication and management skills.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2435 or ITSY 2441.
ITSC 2439 PERSONAL COMPUTER HELP DESK
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This course instructs the student in the diagnosis and solution of user hardware and software related problems with on-the-job and/or simulated projects.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1425 and ITNW 2435.
ITSE 1411 BEGINNING WEB PAGE PROGRAMMING
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03
This course provides instruction in web page programming including mark-up and scripting languages.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.
ITSE 1431 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course is an introduction to computer programming using Visual BASIC. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Topics will also include language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ITSE 2286 INTERNSHIP-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
CRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:00 OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10
This course is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Prerequisite: IMED 2409, and ITSE 2402.
ITSE 2402 INTERMEDIATE WEB PROGRAMMING
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course covers techniques for web development. It includes server-side and client-side scripting.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1411 and ITSE 1402.
ITSE 2409 DATABASE PROGRAMMING
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In this course the student will learn database development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling, and database access.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ITSW 1404 INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS
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This course provides the student with instruction in the concepts, procedures, and application of electronic spreadsheets.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ITSW 1410 INTRODUCTION TO PRESENTATION GRAPHICS SOFTWARE
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This course provides instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ITSW 2434 ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS
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This course is designed to provide the student with advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. The course includes macros and data analysis functions.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.
ITSY 1400 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SECURITY
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This course covers basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1425.
ITSY 1442 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course provides instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2421.
ITSY 2401 FIREWALLS AND NETWORK SECURITY
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course will identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. It will examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities.
Prerequisite: ITSY 2441.
ITSY 2441 SECURITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:04
This course provides in-depth coverage of security management practices, including asset evaluation and risk management; cyber law and ethics issues; policies and procedures; business recovery and business continuity planning; network security design; and developing and maintaining a security plan.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2421.
ITSY 2443 COMPUTER SYSTEM FORENSICS
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This course provides an in-depth study of system forensics including methodologies used for analysis of computer security breaches. Students will learn to gather and evaluate evidence to perform postmortem analysis of a security breach.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2421.
POFI 2431 DESKTOP PUBLISHING
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03
This course includes in-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text, editing, and use of design principles. Emphasis is placed on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1409.