CGS 1100 Business Applications on
Microcomputers
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite or with instructor's permission
Students will learn how microcomputers can be used as tools in the
solution of business-related problems. Specifically, Microsoft Office
Suite (in a non-secretarial environment) will be taught. This will give
the student the capability of using these techniques in the study of other
courses in computer information systems as well as in other programs. For
this course, the laboratory time required averages 3 hours per week.
Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
CGS 1510C Electronic Spreadsheets I
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1061C or CGS 1100
This course will provide students with hands-on experience and skills with
an electronic worksheet and its use as a financial planning tool for
business.
Students will learn to use the various
functions and commands of the electronic spreadsheet for such applications
as sales forecasts, financial statements, cash flow analysis, stock market
calculations, expense analysis and control, budgets and plans, and others.
Hands on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
CGS 1555 Basic Internet Business
Fundamentals
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course will provide the inexperienced business user with the
knowledge and skills necessary to browse the Web, communicate via e-mail,
and participate in a news or discussion group. It will also provide the
student with an understanding of the Internet in general, and the
technological and business directions in which the development of the Web
is headed. The audience is business users with little or no particular
online, Internet, Web, or e-mail experience.
CGS 2069 Advanced Internet Business
Fundamentals
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1555
This course introduces the necessary knowledge and skills required to
develop and start a business on the Internet. Topics include an over view
of Internet commerce, business basics, advertising, marketing and security
issues.
CGS 2263 Telecommunications and LANs
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1061C or CGS 1100
Students will learn about the advances in the telecommunications and
networking fields. Topics explored are: history, current technology,
hardware, software and future directions. Students will participate in
experiments dealing with system design, cabling, telecommunications and
networking. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
CGS 2511C Electronic Spreadsheets II
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1510C
Students will continue learning commands of the spreadsheet as well as how
to plan, create, and program spreadsheets for common business
applications. Hands on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
CGS 2555 HTML Fundamentals
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1061C
This course teaches the key skills required to develop a well-designed and
secure Web site. Participants will learn to use HTML to publish Web pages.
Learn to describe the World Wide Web as it relates to the Internet;
Internet protocols; uniform resource locators; browser software; and HTML
documents. Plan and develop an HTML document to build a Web site. Enhance
HTML documents. Employ multimedia technologies to enhance the usability
and appeal of HTML documents.
CGS 2561C Operating Systems Technologies
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1601C
This course will present the student with the knowledge and skills
necessary to complete the Operating System Technology exam for the CompTia
A+ certification and prepare them for further studies in the Computer
Network Engineering Technology Program. Topics covered include basic
knowledge of command line prompt utilities and commands, Windows 9x and
Windows 2000 installation, and configuration. Students will also learn how
to troubleshoot, and repair microcomputer operating systems faults.
CGS 2825 Web Site Management
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course provides the student with the necessary skills to establish
and maintain a Web environment by concentrating on the establishment and
maintenance of Web servers, FTP servers, and Domain Name servers. Other
elements of the course will include security and firewalls, Proxy servers,
Mail servers, List servers, News servers, Audio and Video servers, Chat
servers, establishing access policies, MIME types and enabling CGI
applications. This should be one of the last courses the student takes in
the Internet Technology A.S. and A.A.S. Degree programs.
CGS 2941 Web Design Practicum/Internship
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: CET 1485, CGS 1560C, CGS 2069, COP 2800,
COP 2822, GEB 1011, GRA 1541C, PSY 2235C and VIC 2310C.
A coordinated work study course involving class work and field experience.
Students will participate in hands on activities by assisting with Web
page development and/or with server implementation. Objectives determined
by the student and faculty coordinator will be used to evaluate the
student. This should be one of the last courses the student takes in
Internet Technology A.S. and A.A.S. Degree programs. The student will
attend a minimum of 3 clock hours per week in the practicum/internship
experience.
CGS 2949 Cooperative Education Work Experience in Computer Information
Systems
3 credits. Prerequisite: Approval of Division Director
A minimum of 180 clock hours spent in a paid, planned, supervised work
experience related to Computer Information Systems. Students will jointly
develop training objectives with their co-op advisor and employer. Final
grade is based upon weekly logs, completion of training objectives,
supervisor's evaluation and final report.
CIS 2321C Systems Analysis
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: CGS 1560C and CEN 2507C
Students study fundamental analysis and design of computer information
systems, problem analysis and definition, design of forms, data files and
reports, documentation of procedures, and computer system management.
Students use microcomputer systems to design and implement a prototype
solution to a business problem. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce
class work.
COP 1006 Programming Techniques
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1061C or CGS 1100
Students will learn about designing structured programs along with problem
solving. Students will survey programming languages/environments including
BASIC and C++. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
COP 1170 Introduction to
BASIC Programming
Language Environment
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: COP 1006
Students will be introduced to the BASIC programming language with
emphasis on problem solving in general, technical, and engineering arenas.
Students will learn to code in BASIC and create applications for use in a
graphical user interface. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class
work.
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COP 1701C Database
Programming I
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: COP 1006 or CGS 1100
Students will be introduced to a relational database management system.
Practical planning, design, and database building skills will be integral
components of this course. Students will also develop database management
skills; maintaining a database and its environment as expected by business
and industry. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
COP 2120C COBOL I
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: CGS 1061C and COP 1006
Students will learn to assess a problem from given variables, formulate
logical approaches to problem solving, establish step-wise procedural
instructions to logical approaches, code and write the procedure as a
COBOL application/function/job, debug the procedure, and compile as an
executable program (compiler independent).
COP 2121C COBOL II
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: COP 2120C
Students will learn to determine programming needs from given variables;
utilize logical problem solving protocol; code, re-code, and/or write
procedures as a COBOL application/function/job; debug the procedure;
implement segmented code in project programs; and compile as an executable
and/or system dependent program (compiler independent).
COP 2224 Introduction to
C++ Programming Language Environment
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: COP 1006
Students will be introduced to the C++ programming language environment
with emphasis on problem solving in technical and engineering arenas.
Students will learn to code in C++ and create standard application
interfaces. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.
COP 2702C Database Programming II
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: COP 1701C; Corequisite:
COP 1170
This course is a continuation from COP 1701C and is designed to lead the
student in developing practical applications with a relational database
management system. Students will develop database applications intended
for use in a graphical user interface. Students will also be exposed to
some programming to achieve these objectives. Hands-on labs will be used
to reinforce class work.
COP 2800 JavaScript Fundamentals
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: COP 1006 or CGS 1555
This course introduces scripting languages used to enhance Web documents.
Focus is on the use of scripts and how they relate to the Web environment.
Students will develop applications using a scripting language such as
Visual Basic, JavaScript, and/or Perl.
COP 2822 Advanced HTML
Authoring
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 2555 and CGS 2825
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of Web page
authoring. Students will learn how to use HTML to create web pages,
generate HTML links, and graphics, create image maps, tables, frames, and
forms. Advanced techniques include new HTML tags, virtual reality, audio,
video, presentation of other non-standard data, and how to use FTP to
upload and download files.
CCJ 1001 Introduction to
Criminology
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An introductory course to provide the student with an intelligent
understanding of the causes of crime and delinquency, the methods of
prevention and control of crime and delinquency, and an understanding of
penal and correctional procedures.
CCJ 1600 Crime and Delinquency
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course provides an in-depth study of various types of crime and
patterns of delinquent behavior. Included will be such areas of concern
as: the youthful offender, victimization of the elderly, suicide-stress,
riots as a criminal justice-social problem, white collar crime, and other
contemporary types of deviant behavior. Students will investigate these
areas from the viewpoint of causation, prevention, and handling of the
problem areas.
CCJ 2452 Criminal Justice Organization and Administration
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Principles of organization and administration in criminal justice,
functions, and activities; planning and research; public relations;
personnel and training; inspection and control; and policy formation.
CJT 2100 Introduction to Criminal Investigation
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Introduction to investigative procedures, including theory, case
preparation, interviewing of witnesses and suspects, and contemporary
problems encountered in criminal investigation.
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CHD 1104 Introduction to
Early Childhood Education
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course covers the history, types, and guidelines for preschool
educational programs. Early childhood occupations, career paths, and
management opportunities are investigated.
CHD 1380 Facilitating Development
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Prepares the student to organize and sustain the functioning of children
and adults in a learning environment by exploring group management, social
skills, record keeping and evaluation.
CHD 1430 Observing Children
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Study of observation, recording, and interpreting children's behavior
designed to increase student objectivity and proficiency. Emphasis on use
of written reports, sample tape recordings, checklists and other
techniques to insure anti-bias, confidential, professional and ethical
behavior of observer, while developing awareness of behavioral indices of
behavior patterns for children: birth through age eight.
CHD 1440 Early Childhood Practicum
1 hr. Lecture, 12 hrs. Lab, 3 credits. Prerequisite-two of the following
three courses and concurrent with the third: CHD 1380, CHD 2260 and CHD
2320
A minimum of 176 clock hours spent in a selected, supervised child care
center work experience. Work site, supervision and objectives must be
approved by the Program Manager. Final grade will be based upon completion
of training objectives.
CHD 2260 Child Growth and
Development
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Study of growth and development of the child from conception through the
primary years, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive
development; influences of health, safety, nutrition, and behavior of
others on development; and theories of development.
CHD 2320 Early Childhood Curriculum
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Study of principles and techniques for developing children's programs
including curriculum design, and materials and equipment for learning
activities. Emphasis on identification, selection and application of
activities, themes and key concepts in an integrated program.
CHD 2322 Curriculum Activities for Young
Children
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Exploring and understanding the value and purpose of developmentally
appropriate experiences for young children. Focus on identification,
selection, integration, and application of activities to enrich child care
center, preschool, and kindergarten programs.
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