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Business and Information Technologies Department
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – STARS Transfer
The Associate of Arts for Business Administration Transfer
Program is designed for students who are planning to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs in business administration, management, marketing, finance and accounting along with other business programs offered at four-year institutions. The coursework includes the basic business courses that are generally acceptable to the transfer institution. The major emphasis is on completion of general education requirements that are part of the senior institution's requirements for business majors. These are in the liberal arts areas of math, science, humanities and social sciences. Students enrolling in this transfer program should be aware of the course requirements and application of transfer credits at the institutions to which they are considering transferring. Each student should work closely with the STARS program, their advisor, and transfer counselor to be sure that their requirements are sufficient.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
The following applies for the Business Education Program:
BUSINESS EDUCATION – STARS Transfer
The Associate of Arts for Business Education Transfer Program is designed for students who are planning to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs in entrepreneurship, real estate, e-business, technology management, banking, business communications, e-commerce, educational leadership, economics, human resources, public administration, labor relations, paralegal, along with other business programs offered at four-year institutions. The coursework includes the basic business courses that are generally acceptable to the transfer institution. The major emphasis is on completion of general education requirements that are part of the senior institution's requirements for business majors. These are in the liberal arts areas of math, science, humanities and social sciences. Students enrolling in this transfer program should be aware of the course requirements and application of transfer credits at the institutions to which they are considering transferring. Each student should work closely with the STARS program, their advisor, and transfer counselor to be sure that their requirements are sufficient.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
The following applies for the Business Education Program:
ACCOUNTING (ACC)
ACC 129 - Individual Income TAXES - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Emphasis is placed on filing status, exemptions for dependents, gross income, adjustments, deductions, and computation of tax. Upon completion, students should be able to complete various tax forms pertaining to the topics covered in the course.
ACC 140 -
Payroll Accounting - 2 Hours This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries.
ACC 149 - Intro To Accounting SPREADSHEETs - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): ACC 115 or ACC 241 and/or as required by program This course provides a working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and their use in accounting. Topics include pre-programmed problems, model-building problems, beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of template problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer spreadsheet to complete many of the tasks required in accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 115 and/or as required by program This course introduces microcomputer applications related to the major accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems.
BANKING AND FINANCE (BFN)
BFN100 - Principles of Banking - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to the broad area of banking. Topics include the evolution of banking, Federal Reserve System, documents and forms used, rudimentary laws and regulations, as well as a study of the specialized services offered. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform basic banking functions.
BFN101 - Law And Banking PRINCIPLES - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to banking law and legal issues, with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include the role of regulators, torts, contracts, real estate, bankruptcy, and the legal implications of consumer lending. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to work with basic banking documents.
BFN 102 - Law And Banking APPLICATIONS - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to laws pertaining to secured transactions, letters of credit, the bank collection process, check losses and the legal issues related to processing checks. Topics include negotiable instruments, authorized signatures, collection routes, forgery and fraud, letters of credit and secured transactions. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to work with more complex banking documents.
BFN 103 - Personnel And The Law - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to some basic laws essential to the management of bank personnel. Topics include the Civil Rights Act, EEOC, ERISA, COBRA, and OSHA. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to understand what rights he or she has in the workplace.
BFN 207 - Essentials Of Banking - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an orientation to the essential principles, concepts, and operations of banking. Topics include sweep accounts, branches, Federal Reserve System, importance of banks in the economy, laws and regulations, and financial statements. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the rudimentary skills to perform basic banking functions.
BUSINESS (BUS)
BUS 100 - Introduction To BUSINESS - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This is a survey course designed to acquaint the student with American business as a dynamic process in a global setting. Topics include the private enterprise system, forms of business ownership, marketing, factors of production, personnel, labor, finance, and taxation.
BUS 146 - Personal Finance - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a survey of topics of interest to the consumer. Topics include budgeting, financial institutions, basic income tax, credit, consumer protection, insurance, house purchase, retirement planning, estate planning, investing, and consumer purchases.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a survey of monetary and credit systems. Topics include the role of the Federal Reserve System, sources of capital, including forms of long-term corporate financing, and consumer credit in the financial structure of our economy.
BUS 150 - Business Math - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a study of practical business mathematics. Topics include fundamental processes of arithmetic with emphasis on decimals and percentages, markup, discounts, bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest discounting notes, depreciation methods, and present value.
BUS 186 - Elements Of SUPERVISION - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of supervision. Topics include the functions of management, responsibilities of the supervisor, management-employee relations, organizational structure, project management, and employee training and rating.
BUS 188 - Personal DEVELOPMENT - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides strategies for personal and profession development. Topics include business etiquette, personal appearance, interviewing techniques, and development of a self-concept necessary for business success.
BUS 189 - Human Relationships - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course enables employees to better understand actions and motivations within the organizational structure. Topics include general principles of human behavior operating in the workplace.
BUS 190 - Management workshop i - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.
BUS 191 - Management workshop ii - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.
BUS 194 - Business Co-Op ii - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to practices in the business environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract.
BUS 198 - Computer Information systems in a call center - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval and Minimum and/or as required by program This course is a "hands-on" introduction to the computer systems used in a typical call center. Topics include computer fundamentals, basic hardware, and specific software applications common to the call center industry. Working within a customer information database and basic keyboarding will also be a component of this course.
BUS 202 - Professional development - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval and Minimum and/or as required by program This course equips the student with the skills to effectively present themselves for call center interviews. Topics include resume writing, presentation skills and interviewing techniques.
BUS 210 - Introduction To accounting - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to accounting and financial reporting concepts and the use of accounting information for financial and managerial decisions. Information is presented from a financial statement user approach.
BUS 215 - Business Communication - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course covers written, oral and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, e-mail, memos, letters, resumes, reports, and other business communications.
BUS 241 - Principles of accounting i - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis.
BUS 242 - Principles of accounting ii - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): BUS 241 and/or as required by program This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, statement analysis introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control, and decision-making.
BUS 246 - Accounting on The microcomputer - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): BUS 242 and/or as required by program This course utilizes the microcomputer in a study of accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is on the preparation and analysis of financial statements, measuring business activity, and making rational business decisions.
BUS 248 - Managerial accounting - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): BUS 241, 242, and/or as required by program This course is designed to familiarize the student with management concepts and techniques of industrial accounting procedures. Emphasis is placed on cost behavior, contribution approach to decision-making, budgeting, overhead analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost accounting systems.
BUS 261 - Business Law I - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of legal principles affecting businesses. Topics include contracts, agency and employment, negotiable instruments, bailments, and sale of goods.
BUS 262 - Business Law II - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a continuation of BUS 261. Topics include legal principles related to partnerships, corporations, real property and leases, insurance, security devices, bankruptcy, trust and estates; government regulations of business and labor; civil and criminal liability; and business security.
BUS 263 - The Legal And Social of business environment - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment and personal property.
BUS 275 - Principles Of management - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications.
BUS 276 - Human Resource management - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course offers study of current problems, issues, and developments in the area of management. Students are guided through individual projects and outside research related to their areas of concentration and employment training.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
BUS 296 - Business Internship I - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Minimum 6 Semester Hours Completed/Minimum GP 2.0 (C) and/or as required by program This two-course sequence allows the student to work part-time on a job closely related to his or her academic major while attending classes on a full-time basis. Emphasis is placed on a student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical applications in the business environment. The grade is based on a term paper, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.
BUS 297 - Business Internship II - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Minimum 6 Semester Hours Completed/Minimum GP 2.0 (C) and/or as required by program This two-course sequence allows the student to work part-time on a job closely related to his or her academic major while attending classes on a full-time basis. Emphasis is placed on a student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical applications in the business environment. The grade is based on a term paper, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.
BUS 298 - Directed Studies I - 1-3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course offers independent study under faculty supervision. Emphasis is placed on subject relevancy and student interest and need.
BUS 299 - Directed Studies II - 1-3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program
COMPUTER SCIENCE (CIS)
CIS 110 - Introduction to computer logic and programming - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course includes logic, design and problem solving techniques used by programmers and analysts in addressing and solving common programming and computing problems. The most commonly used techniques of flowcharts, structure charts, and pseudocode will be covered and students will be expected to apply the techniques to designated situations and problems. This is a CORE course.
CIS 115 - Presentations Graphics software applications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides students with hands-on experience using presentation graphics software. Students will develop skills common to most presentation graphics software by developing a wide variety of presentations. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with presentations.
CIS 115 - Presentations Graphics software applications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides students with hands-on experience using presentation graphics software. Students will develop skills common to most presentation graphics software by developing a wide variety of presentations. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with presentations.
CIS 117 - Database Management software applications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides students with hands-on experience using database management software. Students will develop skills common to most database management software by developing a wide variety of databases. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with database management.
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121 - Networking I - 3 Hours This course is designed to introduce basic network administration. The basics of network administration, installing and maintaining network software on a server, installation of applications on the server and how the networks are made ready for users are covered. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to administer a computer network.
CIS 130 - Introduction to information systems - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware and software concepts such as equipment, operations, communications, programming and their past, present and future impact on society. Topics include computer hardware, various types of computer software, communication technologies and program development using computers to execute software packages and/or to write simple programs. Upon completion, students should be to describe and use the major components of selected computer software and hardware.
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135 - Internet Programming - 3 Hour This course focuses on Web-Site Programming software and requires the students to create their own web site using some of the most popular web software. Students will be required to demonstrate web-authoring proficiency through tests and programming projects. This course should be repeatable to allow for future web-authoring software releases.
CIS 145 - Advanced Web Page development - 3 hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 140 and/or as required by program This course is a continuation of CIS 140 and will cover such advanced topics as Java-script, Dynamic HTML, Java Applets, style sheets, and creating interactive web pages and sites.
CIS 146 - Microcomputer APPLICATIONS - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to the most common microcomputer software applications. These software packages should include typical features of applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize selected features of these packages. This course will help prepare students for the MOS and IC3 certification. This course or an equivalent is CORE for the AAT and AAS CIS programs.
CIS 147 - Advanced Microcomputer applications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 130, 146, and/or as required by program This course is a continuation of CIS 146 in which students utilize the advanced features of topics covered in CIS 146. Advanced functions and integration of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation packages among other topics are generally incorporated into the course and are to be applied to situations found in society and business. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the advanced features of selected software appropriately to typical problems found in society and business. This course will help prepare students for the MOS certification.
CIS 148 - Post Advanced microcomputer applications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course builds on concepts associated with various microcomputer applications with emphasis on advanced features commonly found in software applications. Advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation packages are introduced. Features such as macros, Visual Basic Applications, and online features are included in the content of the course. Upon completion, the student will be able to apply the advanced features of selected software to the workplace. This course will help prepare students for the MOS certification.
CIS 149 - Introduction to computers - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to computers and their impact on society. The course covers the development of computers, their impact on society, as well as future implications of development of computer and related communication technologies. This course introduces programming and computer operating systems. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of computer technology and will be able to perform basic functions with a computer system. The course will help prepare students for the IC3 certification.
CIS 151 - Graphics For World WIDE WEB WIDE WEB - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program Graphics are as important to the World Wide Web as is the written word. This course will provide an overview to the theory, tools, and techniques necessary for creating high-quality graphics using Adobe Photoshop. This course may be substituted with CAT 150 Imaging I: Principles of Photography and Introduction to Photoshop and CAT180 Imaging II: Techniques of Photoshop and Painter.
CIS 160 - Multimedia For The WORLD WIDE WEB - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course covers contemporary, interactive multimedia technology systems, focusing on types, applications, and theories of operation. In addition to the theoretical understanding of the multimedia technologies, students will learn how to digitize and manipulate images, voice, and video materials, including authoring a web page utilizing multimedia.
This course is the first part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. This course concentrates on the physical part of networking including basic electronics, computer basics, network basics, addressing, number conversions, cabling, and planning. After completing this course the student will be able to: identify the functions of each layer of the OSI reference model; describe data link and network addresses; define and describe the function of the MAC address; explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation; describe the different classes of IP addresses and subnetting; identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is the second part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. This course concentrates on router configuration. After completing this course the student will be able to: prepare the initial configuration of a router and enable IP; control router passwords and identification; configure IP addresses; add the RIP and IGRP routing protocols to a configuration.
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163 - Cisco III - 3 Hours This course is the third part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. This course concentrates on LAN design, routing, switching, and network administration. After completing this course the student will be able to: describe LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches; distinguish between cut-through and store and forward LAN switching; describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits; describe the benefits of virtual LANs.
This course is the fourth part of a four-part curriculum leading to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. This course concentrates on WANs and WAN design. After completing this course the student will be able to: differentiate between LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, PPP, and DDR; list commands to configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces; identify PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on Cisco routers; identify ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels; describe Cisco's implementation of ISDN BRI.
This course will survey the various issues surrounding computer ethics.
CIS 187 - Marketing On The world wide web - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program Technological change has provided businesses with tremendous opportunities for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of many activities. By using the tools of the Internet, businesses have taken information and information sharing to new levels, transforming the very core of business. This course will examine how the Internet has changed business with an emphasis on increasing a professional's ability to use and understand the tools of the Internet.
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189 - Co-op For CIS I - 3 Hours This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to computer practices in informational technologies environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract.
CIS 191 - Introduction To computer programming concepts - 3 hours Prerequisite(s): College algebra and/or as required by program This course introduces fundamental concepts, including an algorithmic approach to problem solving via the design and implementation of programs in selected languages. Structured programming techniques involving input/output, conditional statements, loops, files, arrays and structures and simple data structures are introduced. Students are expected to write programs as part of this course.
CIS 192 - Advanced Computers programming concepts - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course covers the concepts of algorithm specifications, structured programming, data representation, searching, sorting, recursion, simple data structures, language description, and problem testing. Emphasis is placed on development of problem-solving skills. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 191 - Introduction To computer programming concepts lab - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program Programming laboratory. Students develop and apply the basic programming skills.
CIS 196 - Commercial Software applications - 1-3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This is a "hands-on" introduction to software packages, languages, and utility programs currently in use, with the course being able to repeated for credit for each different topic being covered. Emphasis is placed on the purpose capabilities and utilization of each package, language or program. Upon completion, students will be able to use the features selected for the application covered.
CIS 197 - Advanced Commercial software applications - 1-3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 196 and/or as required by program This course provides the student with hands-on experience in using the advanced features of software packages, languages, and utility programs currently in use. Each offering focuses on one software package with credit being received for each different package. Upon completion, students will be able to use the features selected for the application covered.
CIS 199 - Network communications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the terminology and technology involved in implementing networked systems. The course will cover the OSI and TCP/IP network models, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks), Client/Server technology, the Internet, Intranets and network troubleshooting. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design and implement a computer network. Students will create network shares, user accounts, and install print devices while ensuring basic network security. They will receive hands-on experience building a mock network in the classroom. This course will help prepare students for the CCNA and Network + certifications. This is a CORE course for the AAT, AAS CIS programs. CIS 161 or CIS 273 may be used as a suitable substitute for this course.
CIS 202 - Local Area Network basics - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 266, 267 and/or as required by program This course provides the student with an overview of personal computer networks, equipment, and networking software. Students enrolled in this course are expected to spend two practice hours per week in the computer laboratory.
CIS 207 - Introduction to Web development - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to use specified markup languages to develop basic Web pages.
CIS 208 - Intermediate Web development - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course builds upon basic skills in Web authoring. Various Web authoring tools are introduced. Upon completion students will be able to use these tools to enhance Web sites.
CIS 209 - Advanced Web development - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This is an advanced Web design course emphasizing the use of scripting languages to develop interactive Web sites. Upon completion students will be able to create data driven Web sites. This course helps prepare students for the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Foundations certification.
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212 - Visual Basic programming - 3 Hours
This course is a continuation of CIS 211, with emphasis being on BASIC programming using a graphical user interface. The course will emphasize graphical user interfaces with additional topics on such topics as advanced file handling techniques, simulation, and other selected areas. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 213 - Advanced Basic programming - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 212 and/or as required by program This course is a continuation of CIS 212, Basic Programming.
CIS 222 - Database Management system - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course will discuss database system architectures, concentrating on Structured Query Language (SQL). It will teach students how to design, normalize and use databases with SQL, and to link those to the Web.
CIS 223 - Three-Dimensional computer modeling - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a study in 3D computer modeling and 3D painting beginning with primitive shapes and creating compelling 3D objects for use in model libraries, games, print material, web sites, visual simulation, and architectural applications. Powerful operations for modeling and 3D painting are incorporated into an interface that is simple and intuitive to use.
CIS 224 - Three-Dimensional computer animation - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a study in 3D computer animation. Course contents include a review of 3D modeling, rendering the 3D animations, compositing and special effects for both video and digital editing, video and film recording, storyboarding and sound design, technical testing and production estimates and scheduling.
CIS 239 - Networking Software - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing computer software, operating systems, and trouble-shooting. It covers IBM compatible PC software. The class will help to prepare participants for the Network A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This is a CORE course for the AAT and AAS CIS programs.
CIS 240 - Networking Hardware - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a fundamental study of the systems and subsystems in a microcomputer. The class will help to prepare participants for the Network A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This is a CORE course for the AAT and AAS CIS programs.
CIS 249 - Microsoft Operating systems - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an introduction to microcomputer operating systems. Topics include a description of the operating system, system commands, and effective and efficient use of the microcomputer with the aid of its system programs. Upon completion, students should understand the function and role of the operating system, its operational characteristics, its configuration, how to execute programs, and efficient disk and file management.
CIS 250 - E-Commerce - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 130 and Web related computer experience. This course is an introduction into e-commerce. Topics include marketing, building an e-commerce store, security, and electronic payment systems. Upon completion students will be able to build an e-commerce presence.
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251 - C Programming - 3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the C programming language. Included in this course are topics in an algorithmic approach to problem solving, structured programming techniques and constructs, using functions and macros, simple data structures, and using files for input and output. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 252 - Advanced C ++ programming - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 251 and/or as required by program This course is a continuation of the CIS 251 course in C programming. Techniques for the improvement of application and systems programming will be covered and other topics may include memory management, C Library functions, debugging, portability, and reusable code. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 253 - Basic Router technology - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to prepare students to apply the basics of networking hardware. The course covers beginning router configurations, routed and routing protocols, and an introduction to LAN switching.
CIS 254 - advanced Router technology - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to prepare students to apply the advanced principles and applications of networking hardware. The course covers advanced router configurations, LAN switching, network management, and advanced network issues.
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255 - Java Programming - 3 Hours This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics in this course include object-oriented programming constructs, Web page applet development, class definitions, threads, events and exceptions. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 256 - Advanced Java programming - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a second course of a sequence using the Java programming language. Topics include: Sun’s Swing GUI components, JDBC, JavaBeans, RMI, servlets, and Java media framework. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through programming projects and appropriate exams.
CIS 257 - Novell administration - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course introduces the basics of managing a Novell network. It teaches students how to use Novell tools to set up, manage, and use basic network services including file systems, networking printing, security and E-Mail. After completing this course students will be able to: add users to the network; execute network applications and share software resources; make accessing the network seem invisible to users; set up and manage the network file system; provide transparent access to information and resources anywhere on the network; use a multicontext NetWare Directory Services (NDS) environment; set up and manage network printing; create effective network security; back up and restore NetWare server data; set up and manage Novell messing services.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to develop advanced administration skills such as performance tuning for the network and server, and managing complex tree structures. Students will learn how to oversee a complex Novell networking environment, including Novell partitioning and replication and time synchronization strategies. After completing this course students will be able to manage a complex NDS.
CIS 259 - Novell Network administration II - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course affords opportunities to design and create a Novell implementation plan.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to the COBOL programming language. Included are structured programming techniques, report preparation, arithmetic operations, conditional statements, group totals, and table processing. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 262 - COBOL Programming II - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course consists of development, completion, testing, and execution of complex problems in COBOL using various data file structures. A structured approach will be implemented as a methodological system. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
CIS 264 - Business Applications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program Prior programming training is put to use in implementing a practical business application such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or other business system. A different application is selected each semester. Instructor will provide student with the necessary data and the student will create all the programs that are necessary to produce the expected results. This course will require outside laboratory time to produce programs for evaluation. Mastery of the language selected for the study, at the desired level, is required.
CIS 268 - Software Support - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program
This course provides students
with hands-on practical experience in installing computer software,
operating systems, and trouble-shooting. The class will help to prepare
participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This course
is a suitable substitute for CIS 239, Networking Software. CIS 269 - Hardware Support - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installation and troubleshooting computer hardware. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This is a suitable substitute for CIS 240, Networking Hardware.
CIS 273 - Introduction to networking communications - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on terminology and technology involved in implementing selected networked systems. The course covers various network models, topologies, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, and network troubleshooting. Students gain hands-on experience in basic networking. This course further helps prepare students for certification. NOTE: This course is a suitable substitute for CIS 199. Additionally, CISCO I may be used as a suitable substitute for this course. However, CIS 273 will not substitute for CISCO I.
CIS 275 - Workstation administration - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a study of client system administration in a network environment. Topics include installing monitoring maintaining, and troubleshooting client operating system software and managing hardware devices and shared resources. Students gain hands-on experience in client operating system installation and basic administration of network workstations.
CIS
276 - Server Administration - 3 Hours This course introduces network operating system administration. Topics included in this course are network operating system software installation, administration, monitoring, and maintenance; user, group, and computer account management; shared resource management; and server hardware management. Students gain hands-on experience in managing and maintaining a network operating system environment.
CIS 277 - Network Services administration - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an introduction to the administration of fundamental networking services and protocols. Topics included in this course are implementing, managing, and maintaining essential network operating system services such as those for client address management, name resolution, security, routing, and remote access. Students gain hands-on experience performing common network infrastructure administrative tasks.
CIS 278 - Directory Services administration - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a study of planning, implementing, and maintaining a network directory service. Topics included in this course are planning and implementing network directory organizational and administrative structures. Students gain hands-on experience using a directory service to manage user, group, and computer accounts, shared folders, network resources, and the user environment.
CIS 279 - network infrastructure design - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a study of network infrastructure design. Topics included in this course are strategies for planning, implementing, and maintaining server availability and security, client addressing schemes, name resolution, routing, remote access, and network security. Students gain experience by designing plans for implementing common network infrastructure and protocols.
CIS 280 - network Security - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a study of threats to network security and methods of securing a computer network from such threats. Topics included in this course are security risks, intrusion detection, and methods of securing authentication, network access, remote access, Web access, and wired and wireless network communications. Upon completion students will be able to identify security risks and describe appropriate counter measures.
CIS 281 - system Analysis and design - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a study of contemporary theory and systems analysis and design. Emphasis is placed on investigating, analyzing, designing, implementing, and documenting computer systems. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course introduces students to methods of computer forensics and investigations. This course helps prepare students for the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification.
CIS 284 - CIS Internship - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to work in a degree/program related environment. Emphasis is placed on the student’s “real world” work experience as it integrates academics with practical applications that relate meaningfully to careers in the computer discipline. Significance is also placed on the efficient and accurate performance of job tasks as provided by the “real world” work experience. Grades for this course will be based on a combination of the employer’s evaluation of the student, and the contents of a report submitted by the student. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to a “real world” work experience.
CIS 285 - Object Oriented programming - 3 hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an advanced object-oriented programming course and covers advanced program development techniques and concepts in the context of an object-oriented language. Subject matter includes object-oriented analysis and design, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism (operator and function overloading), information hiding, abstract data types, reuse, dynamic memory allocation, and file manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a hierarchical class structure necessary to the implementation of an object-oriented software system.
CIS 286 - computerized management into system - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program The nature of computerized management information systems, problems created by the computer relative to personnel, components of computer systems, programming, and application of computers to business problems.
CIS 287 - SQL Server - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course will provide students with the technical skill required to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot SQL Server client/server database management system. At the completion of this series students will be able to: identify the features of SQL Server and the responsibilities and challenges in system administration; identify the benefits of integrating SQL Server and setup clients for SQL Server; install and configure SQL Server; manage data storage using database devices and partition data using segments; manage the user accounts; manage user permissions; identify the various task scheduling and alerting abilities of SQL Executive; identify the concepts used in replication and implement replication of data between two SQL Services; identify the types of backup and create backup devices; identify the factors effecting SQL Server performance and the need for monitoring and tuning; locate and troubleshoot problems that occur on the SQL Server.
CIS 291- Special Topics - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the specified topics.
CIS 291 - Case Study In computer science - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): CIS 281 and/or as required by program This course is a case study involving the assignment of a complete system development project for analysis, programming, implementation, and documentation. Topics include planning system analysis and design, programming techniques, coding and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and document a comprehensive computer information system.
CIS 292 - Special Topics - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the specified topics.
CIS 293 - special Topics - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate specified skills.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the course topic through completion of assignments and appropriate tests.
CIS 295 - Special Topics - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate specified skills.
CIS 296 - Special Topics - 3 Hours This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate specified skills.
CIS
297 - co-op for CIS II - 3 Hours This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to computer practices in informational technologies environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract.
CIS
298 - Co-op for CIS III - 3 Hours This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to computer practices in informational technologies environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract.
CIS
299 - Directed Studies/COMPUTER SCIENCE - 3 Hours
This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. Topics to be included in the course material will be approved by the instructor prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics as specified by the instructor.
ECONOMICS (ECO)
ECO 231 - principles of macroeconomics - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction of the microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include scarcity; the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and international aspects of microeconomics.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (OAD)
OAD 101 - Beginning Keyboarding - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to enable the student to use the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information using the typewriter or microcomputer keyboard. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proper technique and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic business documents such as, letters, reports, and tables, etc.
OAD 125 -
Word Processing - 3
Hours This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing skills through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the utilization of software features to create, edit and print common office documents. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive business documents such as memo, letters and reports.
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