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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Gaming Careers Institute
  

  • GAME 101 - Blackjack (2)

    This course covers the fundamentals of dealing Blackjack. Emphasis is placed on card totaling, chip handling and cutting, card shuffling and card placement. Attention is given to game and accounting procedures, accuracy, and speed.
  

  • GAME 102 - Midi Baccarat (2)

    This course is designed to train students in all aspects of dealing Midi Baccarat. Students will learn about the equipment used, the rules and object of the game, check handling and odds. Extensive hands on training is used to assist students in mastering all aspects of this exciting game.
  

  • GAME 103 - Poker (2)

    This course covers the fundamentals of dealing Poker. Instruction is provided in the fundamentals of rake/antes/blind bets, game rules and regulations, dealer’s responsibilities and game security.
  

  • GAME 104 - Roulette (2)

    This course covers the fundamentals of dealing Roulette. Emphasis is placed on chip handling, table layout, accurate and quick mental multiplication, and accuracy in clearing the table.
  

  • GAME 105 - Craps (4)

    This course covers the fundamentals of dealing craps. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge of the procedures on a variety of bets, accurate and quick mental multiplication and chip handling. Special attention is given to game procedures, accounting procedures, accuracy and speed.
  

  • GAME 106 - Novelty (2)

    Novelty Game training focus’ on a group of highly popular games including Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Texas Hold Em Bonus, and the Big Six. Students will learn skills such as card delivery, rule sets, and payout structures for all five games.
  

  • GAME 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • GAME 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

General Education
  

  • CGEN 100 - First Year Experience (3)

    This course will focus on crucial components for the first year of higher education: reading skills, study skills, critical thinking, and good habits for success. This course will provide the student with systematic exposure to successful study skills and will emphasize adaptation to individual learning styles. In addition, students will be required to apply critical reading and thinking skills to a variety of activities drawn from academic disciplines, contemporary issues, and individual life experiences.
  

  • CGEN 101 - Career Transition (3)

    This course will provide a foundation of career development skills and exploration of life planning issues. Components will include self-assessment, academic exploration, study of career fields, and information interviewing. Job search areas of the course would include networking, resume and correspondence, writing interview preparation, job search etiquette, decision-making, work transition, and using the Internet in your search.

  

  • CGEN 110 - Portfolio Development I (2)

    The Portfolio Development course is designed to assist adult students with the development of a comprehensive portfolio documenting knowledge acquired through life/work experiences and other formal or informal learning experiences. Students are guided through a series of group sessions on learning style, college-level learning, skill identification, goal setting, adult development and career changes and the portfolio development process.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better ENGL 101 .
  

  • CGEN 111 - Portfolio Development II (1)

    This is the second half of a two-course series. In this course, the student is responsible for the development of a written portfolio, which provides the description, analysis, and documentation of learning experiences appropriate for his/her own educational program of study. There is a $300 Portfolio fee attached to this class.

    Prerequisite(s): CGEN 110 - Portfolio Development I (2) 
  

  • CGEN 112 - Prior Learning Development (3)

    The Portfolio Development course is designed to assist adult students with the development of a comprehensive portfolio documenting knowledge acquired through life/work experiences and other formal or informal learning experiences.  Students are guided through a series of group sessions on learning style, college-level learning, skill identification, goal setting, adult development, and career changes and the portfolio development process.  In this course, the student is responsible for the development of a written portfolio, which provides the description, analysis, and documentation of learning experiences appropriate for his/her won educational program of study. 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)   with a grade of C or better
  

  • CGEN 115 - Technology Orientation (1)

    Technology Orientation will train students to easily identify and use online content, which has a high priority for higher education institutions today. The course will focus on technology-enhanced educational methodologies to provide students with the skills they must develop to be successful in the academic environment. They will also develop familiarity with an online learning environment and online resources.

  

  • CGEN 116 - Developing Computer Fluency (3)

    Developing Computer Fluency helps students develop skills necessary to work with computers at home, at school, and in the workplace. This course will introduce the student to computer terminology and help develop the skills necessary to succeed in the academic environment and workplace. Students will be introduced to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. It will train students to easily identify and use online content, which is a high priority for higher education institutions today. Students will also develop a familiarity with an online environment and online resources.

  

  • CGEN 120 - Student Leadership Academy

    This course provides students with hands-on experience on being a leader, working together on a team, being responsible, serving as a liaison, and representing a large group of individuals and their views on specific issues. The student will also receive encouragement to grow personally, academically, and to be an active member of the community.
  

  • CGEN 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • CGEN 200 - Learning Online (1)

    This course provides the necessary foundation for students to be successful in an online course environment.  Required technical skills will be discussed and assessed, as well as study skills, time management techniques, and specific exceptions for teaching and learning online.  An overview of the learning management system and directions for its use will also be covered.
  

  • CGEN 292 - Field Experience (1-6)

    This is a capstone course in experimental learning.  A student participates in an intensive internship, externship, or cooperative with an appropriate agency, company, or organization.  This course is for students pursuing a degree in Applied Technology.

    Prerequisite(s): Must have completed over half of the requirements for degree completion and have above a 2.0 Overall GPA.
  

  • CGEN 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • CMTC 156 - Real Estate (6)

    This class will include the major aspects of real estate from broad perspectives through “fine print” detail.  Students will acquire a ready understanding of legal and technical concepts, documents, and successful procedures. This course includes and satisfies the state requirement of 90 mandatory hours of classroom study in real estate.
  

  • CMTC 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • CMTC 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


General Physical Education
  

  • GSPE 124 - Zumba (1)

    Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective high energy workout. Come Join the Party! Sneakers required and bring water.
  

  • GSPE 129 - Beginning Tap Dancing (1)

    This course will introduce the student to basic beginner level terminology and tap exercises. This course will be primarily a physical education/activity based course with some written supplementary activities to augment understanding of terminology and performance. It is mandatory for each student to have tap shoes.
  

  • GSPE 147 - Women’s Self-Defense (1–2)

    This class is a beginner-level women’s self defense class that is tailored to suit the needs of the students. Students will use exercise activities to gain awareness of their surroundings, increase self-confidence, identify danger areas, develop poise, and achieve a positive state-of-mind. The skills gained in this class can be applied to everyday life. Principles of self defense will be learned in a controlled simulated environment with cool down exercises to relieve stress through partner stretching. Loose fitting clothing is recommended.

  

  • GSPE 197 - Beginning Yoga (1–2)

    This class is a beginner-level hatha yoga class and is based on teachings by B.K.S. Iyengar that uses yoga to unite the movement of the body with the rhythm of the breath through continuous exploration of pranayama/mantras, sun salutations, standing and balancing postures, back and forward bends, twists, hip openers, inversions, and meditation. A yoga mat and yoga block are required. A yoga strap and wool blanket are recommended.
  

  • GSPE 198 - Intermediate Yoga (1–2)

    This class is an intermediate hatha yoga class and is based on teachings by B.K.S. Iyengar that uses yoga to unite the movement of the body with the rhythm of the breath through continuous exploration of pranayama/mantras, sun salutations, standing and balancing postures, back and forward bends, twists, hip openers, inversions, and meditation. A yoga mat and yoga block are required. A yoga strap and wool blanket are recommended.
  

  • GSPE 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • GSPE 204 - Walking and Fitness (1)

    This course develops a foundation for good health and wellness that must be maintained on a daily basis and throughout life. The course lecture emphasis is on fitness as an investment and a building block to a successful life. Topics include principles of walking and wellness and developing a lifestyle that includes walking. Students must participate in regularly scheduled walks outside of class as well as during class. Students must demonstrate improved walking pace and timing as the course progresses.
  

  • GSPE 210 - Fitness for Life (3)

    This course is designed to assist participants in developing a healthier lifestyle through appropriate exercise programs, nutrition and behaviors that contribute to optimal health and wellness.
  

  • GSPE 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Geography
  

  • GEOG 105 - ~World Cultural Geography (3)

    This course introduces students to fundamental issues and concepts that explain the dynamic and complex relationships between people and the environments they inhabit. Students will explore the ways in which geography affects human settlement, health, diets, language, religion, and overall social, political, and economic development.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or placement scores

Geology
  

  • GEOL 101 - ~Geological Sciences (4)

    A combined course in physical and historical geology dealing with the composition, structure, and history of planet Earth. Minerals, rocks, tectonic processes, and physical characteristics of the earth’s surface will be emphasized in the physical component. Evolution, fossils, and the changing conditions and organisms throughout geologic time constitute the historical component. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
  

  • GEOL 103 - Historical Geology (4)

    Historical Geology is a course dealing with the history of planet earth focusing on the interplay between platetectonics and life. Plate boundary positions throughout geologic time will be covered as will life on the planet over the last 3.7 billion years. Evolution, fossils, and the changing conditions and organisms throughout geologic time will be emphasized. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
  

  • GEOL 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • GEOL 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Health Information Management
  

  • HIM 101 - Health Info Management (2)

    This course focuses on how the Electronic Health Record and a philosophy of patient-centered care are currently impacting Healthcare Information professionals and the patients they serve.
  

  • HIM 102 - Coding I (3)

    The focus will be on diagnosis and inpatient procedure coding using ICD 10/PCS for the purpose of reimbursement for services and healthcare statistical research.

    Prerequisite(s): MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3)  
  

  • HIM 199 - Special Topics (1-6)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • HIM 201 - Coding II (3)

    The focus will be on the CPT/HCPCS coding classification system used for outpatient/professional fees and ambulatory billing of medical service provided to the patient.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 102 - Coding I (3)  
    Corerequisite(s): HIM 201L - Practicum I (2)  
  

  • HIM 201L - Practicum I (2)

    The Practicum I provides practice with code assignments and billing methodologies, including projects and cases that replicate typical coding tasks in a physician’s office, hospital outpatient clinic, ambulatory surgery, and hospital acute care setting that employ coding professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 102 - Coding I (3) 
    Corerequisite(s): HIM 201 - Coding II (3)  
  
  
  

  • HIM 203 - Basic Pharmacology for HIM (2)

    This course emphasizes general pharmacology for HIM professionals; covers general principles of drug interactions, adverse reactions, major drug classes and specific agents within each class.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3)  and HIM 102 - Coding I (3)  
  

  • HIM 204 - Healthcare Law & Ethics (3)

    This course focuses on legal requirements associated with health records documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 102 - Coding I (3)  and placement into ENGL 101 or ENGL 110
  

  • HIM 205 - Performance Improvement/HC (3)

    This course focuses on performance improvement, resource management, and risk management in healthcare settings.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 102 - Coding I (3)  
  

  • HIM 206 - HIM Supervision (2)

    This course focuses on supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information management setting.
  

  • HIM 207 - Advanced Coding (3)

    This course stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medial records.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 201 - Coding II (3)  
  

  • HIM 208 - Practicum III:Externship (3)

    The HIM Internship is designed to give the student an opportunity to observe and perform hands on tasks related to Health Information Management.  The student will be placed in a community healthcare setting coordinated by the school.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 201 - Coding II (3)  and HIM 202 - Computers in Healthcare (2)  
  
  
  

  • HIM 299 - Special Topics (1-6)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Heavy Equipment Technician
  

  • HET 110 - Welding I (2)

    This course introduces students to the basic processes in the welding field and emphasizes welding safety. Students receive an introduction to welding equipment, identification and selection of electrodes, types of welds, and welding positions. Students explore basic metallurgy (weldability), and welding defects and problems. GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and SMAW/MMA (Stick) welding will be introduced.
  
  

  • HET 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • HET 206 - Heavy Equipment Electronics (3)

    Students enrolled in this course will engage in theories, system testing, and troubleshooting of simulators and equipment. Additionally, students will receive an introduction to controls. 
  

  • HET 210 - Welding II (2)

    This course will focus on more advanced welding topics including the operation of AC and DC power sources, weld heat, polarities, and electrodes for use in joining various alloys. This course will also include weld analysis and an AWS welding certification simulation.  Certification will not be granted upon this course.

    Prerequisite(s): HET 110 - Welding I (2)  
  

  • HET 220 - Mobile Hydraulics (3)

    Advanced Hydraulics covers a range of topics such as hydraulic motor types;  external mechanical pumps with external gear, orbiting gerotor, and roller vane pumps assembly and disassembly; the study of hydraulic formulas; theory of operations; troubleshooting techniques, cylinder repair, includes oil samples,  photo tachometer, return line filter, and viscosity gauge.  

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 120 - Fluid Power (3)  
  

  • HET 292 - Internship (1-4)

    Students will obtain a paid or unpaid internship that expands students’ career awareness and further develops practical, hands-on experience. The number of credits earned will be determined by the hours of employment.
  

  • HET 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • MET 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

History
  

  • HIST 101 - ~World History to 1500: Early Man Through the Renaissance (3)

    This course is a survey of World History covering the development of ancient civilizations and cultures to the year 1500, beginning with prehistoric humans and the rise of the first civilizations, including Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and Early China. Continuing with the Classical Era, the survey encompasses the Greek and Roman, Indian, Japanese, and Saharan African Civilizations. The course then examines World Civilizations in the Middle Ages, including the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Americans, and Africa, before concluding with the European Renaissance. The course compares the development and philosophical foundations of all the major world religions including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as the major political, economic, social, and cultural systems to the year 1500.
  

  • HIST 102 - ~World History Since 1500: The Renaissance Through the Present (3)

    This course is a survey of World History from the European Renaissance to the present. At the beginning of the course, developments in the Western World between 1500 and 1800 receive special attention, including the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolutions, Age of Exploration, Enlightenment, colonization of America, and the transition from mercantilism to capitalism. Having identified the dramatic transition taking place in the West, the course then looks at the impact of those changes around the globe through the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, political revolutions in the Americans, and Europe, industrialization, 19th century imperialism, World Wars I and II, communist revolutions, the rise of fascism, the Cold War, and the 19th and 20th century decolonization efforts in India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The course closes with a review of economic and political globalization since the 1970s. Thematically, the course explores the nature of political, economic, and technological power and the relationship of that power to issues or race, class, gender, religion, and environment.
  

  • HIST 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • HIST 201 - ~US History to 1877 (3)

    This course will introduce students to the period of United States History until the end of Reconstruction. Special emphasis will be placed upon the political, economic, and social aspects of the nation from the Colonial period until the Civil War era.
  

  • HIST 202 - ~US History Since 1877 (3)

    This course will explore the Post-Reconstruction era of United States History.  Special emphasis will be placed on the political, economic, and social effects upon the United States during the Gilded, Progressive, Depression, World War, and Cold War eras.
  

  • HIST 206 - American Women’s History (3)

    This course introduces students to the experience of women in American society from the colonial period to present.  Women’s struggle for social, economic, and political equality will be a major focus of the course, as well as class distinctions, race, and ethnicity.  Other topics include gender roles, family, feminism, and women’s art and literature.
  

  • HIST 207 - African American History (3)

    This course introduces students to the history of African Americans from the 16th century to present.  Economic, political, and cultural influences on the black historical experience will be studied as well as historical factors that shape black cultural identity.  Major topics include slavery in the New World, black migration, the Civil Rights Movement, race relations, black nationalism, and African American artists.
  

  • HIST 210 - ~WV and Appalachian History (3)

    This course studies diverse elements of the history of West Virginia including economic, cultural, geographic, and political factors that have impacted the development of the state since the colonial period. Emphasis will be placed on patterns of colonial settlement, the statehood movement, industrialization and exploitation, and current conditions in the state and Appalachian region. A survey of West Virginia will be conducted in relation to the Appalachian region, the nation, and the world.
  

  • HIST 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Human Services
  

  • HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)

    Students will be introduced to human services and the major policies and practices used to understand human services as a profession. Students will study the evolution and history of human services and social welfare policy. Students will begin the process of self-awareness and growth in relation to helping others. The course explores the skills, ethics, values, and knowledge needed to work effectively as a culturally competent human service professional in a multidisciplinary setting.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 203 - ~Introduction to Psychology (3)  and SOCI 203 - ~General Sociology (3)  
  

  • HSRV 201 - Interview, Intake, Case Mgmt (3)

    This course focuses on case management and the interviewing process. Students develop a basic understanding of the concepts and processes of case management. The course will focus on documentation, the interview, assessment, developing a service plan, managing information, problem solving, networking, monitoring services, referral and successful termination, and discharge. Students will study and apply various interviewing, intake, and assessment techniques specifically used in the human services field as well as topics relevant to interviewing, such as confidentiality, recording of interviews and nonverbal communication. 

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  
  

  • HSRV 210 - Ethics, Values, Cultural Compt (3)

    This course provides a framework of human services practice intended to prepare students for their actual experience in a human services agency. Students will explore moral, cultural, and ethical issues in the human services and addiction counseling fields, as well the core concepts related to ethics. Students will learn the historical development of informed consent and the codes of conduct, examining legal obligations and ethical codes, exploring ethical dilemmas and decision making, and becoming a culturally competent worker. 

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  
  

  • HSRV 220 - Practicum/Field Work I (3)

    Students participate in a supervised practicum experience in a community agency to develop an awareness of issues that arise in the human service field. Students will also participate in weekly classroom meetings for additional personal/professional support, supervision, feedback, and exploration of field-related experiences. This gives students the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills related to specific client populations. Confidentiality, professionalism, ethical principles, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills will be emphasized. Supervision of skill development and an introduction to the network of community services will be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  
    Corerequisite(s): HSRV 201 - Interview, Intake, Case Mgmt (3)  and HSRV 210 - Ethics, Values, Cultural Compt (3)  
  

  • HSRV 230 - Community Org & Advocacy (3)

    This course will develop an understanding of the history and values of community resources designed to meet the needs of at risk populations. Students will learn key principles, strategies, and hands-on skills frequently used in human service advocacy. This course will explore ways through which groups advocate for themselves and help build organizations and develop communities. The course highlights strategies used in advocacy, and the challenges and dilemmas organizers face in the field. Emphasis will be on agency, legislative, legal and community advocacy. The course will connect students with local social service agencies/organizations and provide them with information about making appropriate referrals for services.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  
  

  • HSRV 240 - Research in Human Services (3)

    This course introduces current research methods and techniques used in the human service field, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. This course provides students with a basic theoretical understanding of research, practical aspects of research, and ethical and diversity considerations necessary in the proper implementation of research.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  
  

  • HSRV 250 - Crisis Intervention (3)

    This course prepares students to give immediate help to people experiencing crises and introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Material is presented on initial intervention, defusing and assessment, and resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  or CJST 200 - Intro Crim Justice Sys (3)  
  

  • HSRV 260 - Introduction to Addiction (3)

    This course will present an overview of substance use disorders, addictive disorder, chemical dependency, and the addictive process. This course provides an introduction to the history, theories, current research and treatment practices, and the nature of successful recovery and prevention concepts. Students will also learn the influence of family history, culture, state and federal laws, ethical issues, and current treatment options.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 101 - Intro to Human Services & SW (3)  
  

  • HSRV 270 - Psychopharm of Addiction (3)

    This course studies behavioral and cognitive effects of psychoactive drugs, including both illicit drugs and use of drugs in treating psychological disorders. Content includes psychology and physiology of addictions, information on drug use, misuse, abuse, and addiction, socially abused chemicals and historical background, pharmacology, psychological and physiological effects, medical uses, dependence patterns and toxicity.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 260 - Introduction to Addiction (3)  
  

  • HSRV 292 - Practicum/Field Work II (3)

    This course is a capstone course in experiential learning within a community human service agency. Students observe and learn from working professionals and apply knowledge and theory from the classroom to supervised work in community settings. This course provides opportunities to identify and practice skills in the areas of interviewing, communications, human relations, research, ethics, and professional standards required of human services. Students will participate in a once-weekly classroom meeting to review fundamental principles of practice and are provided opportunities to discuss varying topics.

    Prerequisite(s): HSRV 220 - Practicum/Field Work I (3)  

Information Technology
  

  • IT 105 - Computer Ethics (3)

    This course is designed to educate existing and future Information Technology professionals on the tremendous impact ethical issues have on the use of information technology in the modern business world. The topics covered include; an overview of Ethics, Ethics for IT professionals and IT users. Computer Internet and Crime, Privacy, Freedom of Expression, Intellectual Property, Software Development, Employer/Employee Issues, and individual case examinations to more closely represent real-life examples of each of these topics.

  
  

  • IT 180 - A+ Hardware Essentials (3)

    This course prepares students with skills needed to be a successful computer repair technician and also prepares students for CompTIA’s A+ certification exams. In this course, students identify components, develop techniques used to diagnose hardware problems, configure PC components, and replace defective computer parts.  Students also experience installing mother boards, configuring multiple hard drives, adding peripheral devices, configuring network connectivity, solving basic printer problems, and modifying BIOS settings. Diagnostic software and hardware procedures are included. The CompTIA hardware certification exam will be taken as the final in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3)  
  

  • IT 181 - A+ Software Essentials (3)

    This course provides installation, configuration, support and troubleshooting of PC desktop, laptop and mobile device operating systems.  Students also prepare for CompTIA’s A+ certification exams. Topics include hardware requirements for installation, upgrades, customizing the user environment and memory, installing software, troubleshooting the boot process, recovery from OS crashes, and preparing mobile devices for end-users. The fundamentals of introductory networking topics include OSI model, connecting through wireless/wired networks, and TCP/IP protocols, and addressing and troubleshooting tools.  The CompTIA software certification exam will be taken as the final in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 180 - A+ Hardware Essentials (3)  
  

  • IT 185 - Introduction to Linux (3)

    This course will prepare students to work with the Linux operating system and help them prepare for the Linux+ CompTIA certification exams. Students will install three different Linux operating systems and complete many hands-on lab exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3)  
  

  • IT 189 - Operating Sys Fundamentals (3)

    This course is an introduction to the basics of computer operating systems.  Topics include operating system principles, concurrency, scheduling and dispatch, memory management and virtual memory, device management, and file systems.  At least two operating systems are compared and contrasted.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3)  
  

  • IT 191 - Practicum (1)

    This course will cover testing methodologies and study techniques to assist in preparing students for the Network+ certification exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 121 - Network+ (3)  
  

  • IT 192 - Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic (3)

    This course familiarizes the student with the Visual Studio environment using Visual Basic. Students will use Foundation Class libraries to develop simple applications.

    Prerequisite(s): SDE 188 - Intro to Programming Logic (3)  
  

  • IT 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • IT 204 - Windows Fundamentals (3)

    This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Windows desktop operating systems in a networked environment. Students will learn about system imaging, windows deployment, unattended installations, TCP/IP from the Microsoft® perspective, fundamental networking skills, file and folder permissions, file and print services, hyper-v, and VMware® virtualization.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3)  
  

  • IT 205 - Developing & Implementing Web Applications w/MS Visual Basic .NET & Visual Studio .NET (4)

    This instructor-led course teaches Microsoft Visual Basic® programmers and beginning web developers the fundamentals of web application site implementation by using Microsoft ASP.NET and Microsoft Visual Basic .NET. This course focuses on using the Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET environment and the Microsoft .NET platform to create an ASP.NET web application that delivers dynamic content to a website.

  

  • IT 208 - Administering SQL Server (3)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft® SQL Server.

  

  • IT 209 - Designing and Implementing Databases with SQL Server (3)

    This course provides students with the technical skills required to program a database solution by using Microsoft® SQL Server.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 208 - Administering SQL Server (3)  
  

  • IT 210 - Help Desk Technician (3)

    This course prepares the student to help and support non-technical people with computer related problems in the workplace.  Students will learn the fundamentals of help desk organization; the role of technology and computer support personnel in a business organization; software technologies to track and monitor the help desk infrastructure; integration of telephony and web-based support into the help desk environment; effective use of basic tools and technologies required for end user support; and positive, effective methods for meeting customer expectations and needs.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 180 - A+ Hardware Essentials (3)  
  

  • IT 254 - Distributed Applications with Visual Basic (3)

    Students apply the Microsoft Solution Framework to a multi-tier environment, creating a user interface, COM DLLs, and Active X data objects using Visual Basic.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 255 - Desktop Applications with Visual Basic (3)  
  

  • IT 255 - Desktop Applications with Visual Basic (3)

    This course introduces user interface design, including control arrays, menu basics and data validation. Students use VB classes to model business objects. COM objects and Active X basics are introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 192 - Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic (3) 
  

  • IT 260 - Introduction to Oracle (3)

    This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. The class covers the concepts of relational databases and the powerful SQL and PL/SQL programming languages. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. In addition, students learn to create PL/SQL blocks of application code that can be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management applications. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts.

  

  • IT 261 - Oracle Forms I (3)

    In this course, participants build and test interactive applications consisting of one or more Oracle forms modules. Working in a graphical user interface (GUI) development environment, participants will build a complete forms application. In the process, participants learn how to customize forms with graphical user input items, such as check boxes, list items, and radio groups. They also learn how to modify data access by creating event-related triggers.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 263 - Oracle Program Units (2)  
  

  • IT 262 - Oracle Reports (3)

    In this course, participants learn to develop a variety of standard and custom reports using Oracle Reports in a client/server environment. Class exercises guide participants in retrieving, displaying, and formatting data in numerous reporting styles such as tabular, break, master/detail, matrix, and form letter reports. Participants will also customize their reports by combining text and graphics with quantitative data to meet specific business requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 264 - Oracle Forms II (2)  
 

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