BE 180 Business Communications
4 cr. hrs.; 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: See assessment and placement guide.
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.
CIP 101 Computer Logic and Design
4 cr. hrs.; 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
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.
CIP 167 Scripting for Systems Administration
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: COER 112 or instructor consent.
The student will learn techniques for creating customized scripts in both the Linux and Windows environment. This course provides students with the skills to read, write, maintain, and debug Linux shell scripting and Windows scripting for Systems Administration.
CIP 170 Web Page Development
4 cr. hrs.; 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
The student will learn website development with the three methods that have been used since 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.
CIP 170A Web Page Development I – HTML/CSS
2 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
The student will learn website development with how Web design first began: hand-coding HTML using a text editor. Students will also format web pages with cascading style sheets using a text editor. Topics include: design principles, formatting web pages with cascading style sheets, server-side vs. client-side technologies, testing web pages with multiple web browsers. In addition, the student will learn how to stay current on W3C standards for web page development.
CIP 170B Dreamweaver
2 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
The student will learn website development using Dreamweaver (an HTML Editor) and will learn the concept of maintaining a site using Content Management System software. Topics include: Dreamweaver views, CSS, Layout, Assets, and Behaviors in Dreamweaver. Students will learn how to create and manage a web site within Dreamweaver.
CIP 201 Microsoft Project
1 cr. hr.; 1 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
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.
COER 112 Microcomputer Operating Systems
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
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.
COER 116 Microcomputer Hardware
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
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.
COER 125 Seminar
1 cr. hr.; 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
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.
CS 100 Introduction to Computers
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or REA 093 “B” or better.
Introduction to computer concepts, computer applications, and the impact of computers on society. Applications include problem solving methods, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and web-based applications. Basic Algebra or equivalent is recommended.
ENG 101 Composition I
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: ACT English score of 22 or above; or appropriate COMPASS score; or English 091 “C” or better.
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. IAI: C1 900
ENGT 105 PC Applications in Technology
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
A course designed for developing computer communicating information skills in an Engineering Technology career environment. Course focuses on needed computer operator skills; usage of current computer operating systems software and utilities; Microsoft’s Office application software Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer; Productivity software: Outlook; and Simulation software Automation Studio.
NETW 120 Basic Computer Networks
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
An introductory course in networking for the technical student. Includes basic network hardware, software, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
NETW 125 Cisco I
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
An introductory Cisco Academy course for persons preparing for the CCNA exam or pursuing the Networking certificate. Typical subjects involve the OSI model, data links, network addressing, data encapsulation and conversion, IP addresses and subnetting, and functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.
NETW 145 Cisco II
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: NETW 125 “C” or better.
Second in a series of Cisco Academy courses for persons preparing for the CCNA exam or pursuing the Networking certificate. Typical subjects involve router elements, flow control methods, Cisco IOS, configuring and verifying IP addresses, RIP and IGRP protocols, monitoring and verifying router list operations, and Access Control Lists.
NETW 165 Cisco III
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: NETW 125, NETW 145 “C” or better.
Third in a series of Cisco Academy courses for persons preparing for the CCNA exam or pursuing the Networking certificate. Typical subjects involve IPX, LAN segmentation, switching methods, Ethernet operation at various speeds, Spanning Tree Protocol, Virtual LANs, RIPV2, OSPF, EIGRP, VLSM and Access Control Lists.
NETW 170 Intro to Information Security
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: COER 112 and COER 116 and NETW 120 or NETW 125 “C” or better, or successful completion of proficiency exam, or instructor consent.
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.
NETW 185 Cisco IV
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: NETW 125, NETW 145, NETW 165 “C” or better.
The final course in a series of Cisco Academy courses for persons preparing for the CCNA exam or pursuing the Networking certificate. Typical subjects involve WANs, frame relay systems, PPP operations, and ISDN networks and protocols, NAT and PAT, VLSM and DHCP.
NETW 190 Networking Internship
1-3 cr. hrs.; 0 lecture hours; 5-15 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: NETW 120 “C” or better and instructor consent.
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.
NETW 215 Window Server
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: NETW 210 “C” or better or instructor consent.
This course provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows® Server.
NETW 216 Windows Network Environment
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: NETW 215 “C” or better or instructor consent.
This course covers installation, management, configuration and support of a Microsoft network infrastructure. Topics include TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, Remote Access, etc. Content is aligned with the objectives of Microsoft network infrastructure certifications (MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, etc.).
NETW 250 Web Server Administration
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
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.
NETW 252 Mail Server Administration
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: NETW 215 “C” or better or instructor consent.
A course on installing, configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting business email servers (especially Microsoft Exchange). The course provides hands-on as well as classroom experiencing. NETW 252 addresses topics included in the Microsoft certification exams for
Exchange 2003/2007 or similar certifications, and so helps prepare students for those exams. These exams are components of the Microsoft MCSA and MCTS certifications.
SPEC 101 Principles of Speech Communication
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The oral communication course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and expressive strategies; (3) promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in listening, reading, thinking and speaking. IAI: C2 900
SPEC 111 Business and Professional Communication
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Promotes awareness and development needed to communicate competently within professional organizations. Focus is on interviewing, management styles, inter-office communication and professional presentations.
