Microcomputer software applications for the IBM personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding reivew, and a desktop environment. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $5.00.
Microcomputer software applications for the IBM personal computer, including database management, computer graphics, electronic spreasheet, and word processing, and operating system commands. Prerequisites: BPC101AA.
Lab/Supply Fee of $5.00.
Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Using Word word processing software to create and name files, edit text, format, and print a variety of documents. Prerequisites: The ability to use a keyboard at a minimum of 24 wpm or permission of instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Windows Desktop Design & Publishing Using Quark Express
3 Credit(s)
Use of Windows based microcomputers and appropriate commercial software package to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes overview of micro operating system, word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of d Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Windows Desktop Design And Publishing Using Pagemaker
3 Credit(s)
Use of Windows based microcomputers and appropriate commercial software package to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes overview of micro operating system, word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, and printing alternatives. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Desktop Design And Publishing Using Adobe Indesign
3 Credit(s)
Use of Adobe InDesign to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, printing alternatives, and file formats. Prerequisites: CIS105, or BPC110, or permission of instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
Technical aspects of the microcomputer, including system setup (hardware and software) and basic troubleshooting. Emphasis on basic troubleshooting, use of tools, hardware components and hardware/software interfacing. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
Windows Advanced Desktop Design and Publishing Using Pagemaker
3 Credit(s)
Advanced use of Windows microcomputers and commercial software packages to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes review of fundamental desktop techniques and concepts, alternative treatment of copy, use of complex graphics programs, typographical manipulation, color separating, exploration of alternative layout programs, preparation of larger-scale and unusual publications, and additional printing alternatives. Prerequisites: BPC138CA or permission of instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on installation, periodic maintenance, diagnosis, and/or problem resolution. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ technician examinations including Information Technology (IT) field technician, remote support technician and bench technician. Prerequisites: BPC170 with grade of C or better, or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Interpersonal And Customer Service Skills For It Professionals
1 Credit(s)
Examines behaviors necessary to develop and support an effective client service organization. Focuses on methods of increasing the effectiveness of help-desk professionals when responding to a range of customer conditions. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes programming and use of the Internet. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, and projections. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to the basic elements of a current version of the Microsoft Access database management program, for casual and beginning users. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to the basic elements, exploration of additional components and common database management problems related to the Microsoft Access program. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Provides students with the ability to use Flash graphics software on microcomputers. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of Flash animation graphics. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Use of the Microsoft command line interface: basic concepts, internal and external commands, subdirectories, and editor. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Specific topics include booting and shutting down the computer, navigating the desktop, start button features, taskbar status, and receiving on-line help support. Exploring and managing folders and files, running programs, and learning about Wordpad and Paint application programs. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of the Internet and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet communication tools. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of the Internet/WWW and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW communication, resource discovery, and information retrieval tools. Web page development also included. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Use of the Visual Basic programming language to solve problems using suitable examples from business or other disciplines. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to C++ programming including general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP)
3 Credit(s)
Introduction to web scripting with PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor). Web application development using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). PHP, programming logic, and Structured Query Language (SQL). Prerequisites: BPC/CIS133CA, or BPC/CIS133DA, or permission of the Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
Overview of local area networks. Emphasis on the elements of a local area network, current issues and products, and use of a local area network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, resource monitoring and sharing, electronic mail and messaging, and security issues. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Advanced Flash programming, action scripting, tweening, advanced buttons and user input, movie clips, using dynamic sound and text, managing information flow, Object-Oriented Programming concepts in relation to Flash. Prerequisites: CIS120DC or permission of instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Advanced DOS commands, concepts, and usage. Emphasis on batch file programming, configuration and optimization of the DOS environment, various commercial utilities, security and disaster planning, and legal considerations. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS121AB or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Emphasis on applying critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging reading materials. Includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through written discourse. Prerequisites: ENG101 and (reading placement test score of 41 or higher (ASSET), or grade of C or better in RDG091, or permission of instructor).
Developmental Ed Class Fee: 5.00
Introduces the student to elements and techniques of creative writing in a variety of genres; teaches terminology and concepts needed for successful participation in writing workshops; facilitates writing practice and evaluation; offers individual guidance on the student's development as a writer. Prerequisites: None.
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.
An introduction to the field of electronics for those who may not intend to specialize in electronics. Essentially nonmathematical in nature; includes familiarization with a wide range of electronic components. Application to electronic systems, such as radio transmitters and receivers - both AM(amplitude modulation) and FM(frequency modulation), television transmitters and receivers, logic control, and computers. Application also to automotive electronics. Prerequisites: None.
Computer Lab Fee: 10.00
Emphasis on preparation for college-level composition with a focus on organizational skills. Developing effective writing strategies through five or more writing projects comprising at least 2000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ENG061, or permission of Department or Division Chair.
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score or (a grade of "C" or better in ENG071).
English Class Fees: 5.00
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: ENG101 with a grade of "C" or better.
English Class Fees: 5.00
Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.
Presents works of literature and their film versions and analyzes distinguishing techniques of each medium. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.
Knowledge and skills to install, configure, maintain, and support a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of Instructor.
MCSE Lab Fee: 25.00
Knowledge and skills necessary to administer Windows network operating systems. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: MST140, MST150, and MST152, or permission of Instructor.
MCSE Lab Fee: 25.00
Computerized application of concepts and procedures of office record keeping; includes finance and personnel records, inventory systems, banking procedures and cash control; decision-making process for solving financial problems. Prerequisites: None.
Computer Lab Fee: 10.00
General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None.
To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal. Prerequisites: None.
A study of the way culture shapes and defines the positions and roles of both men and women in society. Major emphasis on social conditions which may lead to a broadening of gender roles and a reduction of gender role stereotypes and the implications of these changes. Open to both men and women. Prerequisites: None.
