BE 180 Business Communications
Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following placement tests within given scores: ACT English, 22-36; or ASSET writing, 37-55; or COMPASS writing, 32-99.15
Techniques of effective written communications for business. This will include psychology of communicating with customer service emphasis, focus on international communications, and accuracy and conciseness needed for in-house e-mail.
4 credit hours: 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CIP 101 Computer Logic and Design
An introduction to problem solving and logic needed for working with computer systems. Students will learn to analyze problems and apply the three basic programming structures – sequence, decision, and repetition – and top-down design to develop a solution. Students will also learn number systems, logic, truth tables, Boolean logic, base 2 and base 16 representations. Students will learn the tools used for problem solving such as structure charts, flowcharts, pseudo code, decision tables, and UML. Other topics covered include the concept of a computer system and programming methods.
4 credit hours: 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CIP 170 Web Page Development
The student will learn Web site development with the three methods that have been used sine Web design first began: hand-coding HTML using a text editor; building Web pages using a WYSIWYG editor like Dreamweaver; and using the most modern method, a Content Management System that separates design from content while making it easy for non-technical users to update a site. Topics include: design principles, formatting Web pages with cascading style sheets, server-side vs. client-side technologies, testing Web pages with multiple Web browsers, and Web servers. In addition, the student will learn how to stay current on W3C standards for Web page development.
4 credit hours: 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CIP 201 Microsoft Project
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS.
Develop an understanding of and ability to use Microsoft project in managing projects. Case studies will be Information Technology focused projects.
1 credit hour: 1 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CIP 226 Database Management
Prerequisite: CIP 103 or CS 100 or consent of instructor.
Analysis of procedures, personnel, and hardware necessary in electronic database processing. Topics covered include review of design, creation, and maintenance of databases including a study of tables and data validation, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros, SQL, and normalization of tables.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
COER 112 Microcomputer Operating Systems
This is a course on Microcomputer Operating Systems. Intel-compatible system software will be the focus. There are two basic PC Operating Systems: 1) Microsoft Operating Systems, and 2) DOS. Each of these will be explored independently in a comparative fashion with a primary focus on the usage of the command-line interfaces.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
COER 116 Microcomputer Hardware
This course is an introduction to microcomputer hardware components, from a technician’s perspective. Content includes motherboard, CPU, memory, storage devices, and I/O devices, etc. Emphasis is on installation and repair, as well as hardware/software interaction. Not an A+ Certification prep course, but provides a foundation for future pursuit of this credential.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
COER 125 Seminar
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Designed to be taken at the same time as the student’s internship in computer repair, network technician, or microcomputer support. Includes discussion of workplace issues, development of job-seeking strategies, and enhancement of interpersonal skills.
1 credit hour: 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
CS 100 Introduction to Computers
Introduction to computer concepts, computer applications, and the impact of computers on society. Applications include problem solving methods, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics software. Basic Algebra or equivalent is recommended.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
CS 201 Advanced Applications Software
Prerequisite: MATH 090, 091 or equivalent; CS 100 or equivalent.
Advanced problem solving using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and operating system software. The course includes application development in Visual Basic for Applications.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
ENG 101 Composition I
Prerequisite: An ACT English score of 22-36, the appropriate COMPASS score, or successful completion of English 091.
English 101 is designed for students who are competent in the fundamentals of composition. Students will write essays using a variety of expository strategies and will apply standard techniques of documentation when appropriate.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: C1 900/C1 900R (Grade of “C” or higher required for this course to be eligible to be included in the IAI General Education Core Curriculum.)
NETW 120 Basic Computer Networks
An introductory course in networking for the technical student. Includes basic network hardware, software, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
NETW 170 Intro to Information Security
Prerequisite: COER 112 and COER 116 and NETW 120 or NETW 125 with “C” or better, or successful completion of proficiency exam, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the topics, technologies and terminology associated with network information security. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the security track of the Microcomputer Support Specialist degree.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 190 Networking Internship
Prerequisite: NETW 120 with a “C” or better and permission of instructor.
Supervised field program providing work experience directly related to the student’s area of concentration. On-the-job experience is required of all program graduates.
1-3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 5-15 lab hours per week.
NETW 250 Web Server Administration
A hands-on course in managing and maintaining an Internet Web server, with emphasis on security. Includes server configuration and customization, directory structure, content and user maintenance, server-side applications, performance monitoring and tuning, and security implementation.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
