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Richard Joyce
Richard Joyce
Department
297-1010 Ext. 6213
Office: 
LLC 2281
E-mail address
rjoyce@polk.edu
I teach the concepts used in the management and operation of computers as well as the specific skills needed for a number of pieces of software.  My main responsibilities are to teach computer graphics, multimedia production and web page construction.  I also teach the introduction and the operating systems classes a couple of times a year.

I began working in the computer field in 1977 and became a fulltime professor in 1999.  I worked largely in the operations area of the data processing profession.  I have some training and experience in programming.  I managed (computer rooms, operations staff, helpdesks), wrote (instructions sheets, user documentation, technical documentation), analyzed (workflow, IS processes, IS procedures) and instructed (documentation, classes).

I worked in various areas of the computer industry (government, educational, and private industry) and this has given me a good look at the real world use of computers.  I bring that real world experience to my classes.

I began teaching on a part-time basis during the summer of 1984.  I’ve taught classes in vocational schools, private industry and accredited colleges.

Education and/or Certifications:

Bachelors Degree from Florida Southern College

Currently working on a Masters of Arts degree in Instructional Technology from the University of South Florida

Courses Taught:

GRA 1800c – Introduction to Computer Graphics
GRA 1541c – Computer Graphics Production
PGY 2850c – Multimedia Computer Presentation
VIC 2301c – Advanced Multimedia Production
CGS 1061c – Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
CGS 1100 – Business Applications on Microcomputers
CGS 1555 – Basic Internet Business Fundamentals
CGS 2069 – Advanced Internet Business Fundamentals
CGS 2555 – HTML Fundamentals
CGS 2825 - Web Site Management
CGS 2941 – Web Design Practicum
COP 2822 – Advanced HTML Authoring
COP 2800 – JavaScript Fundamentals

Interests

My personal interests include computers (I should hope so!), philosophy, music and books!