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    Jun 17, 2024  
2020-21 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-21 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Geology

  
  • GOL 105 - Physical Geology


    4 cr.

    Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agency and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes and crustal deformation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • GOL 106 - Historical Geology


    4 cr.

    Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil records. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • GOL 110 - Earth Science


    4 cr.

    Examines the dynamics of the earth and its relation to the solar system. Applies the principles of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy in a multi- disciplinary science environment. Stresses the effects of geologic processes on the environment. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • GOL 225 - Environmental Geology


    4 cr.

    Explores the interaction between man and his physical environment. Stresses geologic hazards and environmental pollution utilizing case histories. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GOL 105 .

German

  
  • GER 101 - Beginning German I


    4-5 cr.

    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part I of II. Lecture 4-5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.

  
  • GER 102 - Beginning German II


    4-5 cr.

    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part II of II. Lecture 4-5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 101  or instructor approval
  
  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I


    3-4 cr.

    Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Part I of II. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 102 .
  
  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II


    3-4 cr.

    Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Part II of II. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 102 .

Health

  
  • HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


    2-3 cr.

    Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


    1 cr.

    Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Lecture 1 hour per week. Equivalent to EMS 100 .

  
  • HLT 106 - First Aid Safety


    2 cr.

    Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 115 - Introduction to Personal and Community Health


    1 cr.

    Introduces and focuses on the principles of personal and community health. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • HLT 116 - Personal Wellness


    2 cr.

    Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness, including nutrition, weight control, stress management and physical conditioning. Includes a personal wellness plan. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 130 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy


    2 cr.

    Studies nutrients, sources, functions and requirements with an introduction to diet therapy. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 140 - Orientation to Health Related Professions


    1-2 cr.

    Explores the interrelated roles and functions of various members of the health team. Lecture 1-2 hours per week. Total 1-2 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • HLT 143 - Medical Terminology I


    3 cr.

    Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. Lecture 3 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • HLT 144 - Medical Terminology II


    3 cr.

    Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. Lecture 3 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • HLT 156 - Healthcare for Athletic Injuries


    3 cr.

    Teaches prevention and care of athletic injuries, recognition and management of head and spinal injuries, fractures, strains, sprains, as well as cardiac emergencies. Discusses taping, protective equipment, and medical referral. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 160 - Personal Health and Fitness


    3 cr.

    Studies the relationships between health and fitness. Topics include nutrition, disease prevention, weight control, smoking and health, medical care, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and the relationship between physical and mental health. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 200 - Human Sexuality


    3 cr.

    Provides a basic understanding of human sexuality. Includes anatomy, physiology, pregnancy, family planning, venereal diseases, and sexual variations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 206 - Exercise Science


    3 cr.

    Surveys scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical fitness. Emphasizes physiological responses and adaptions to exercise. Addresses basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Presents an introduction to the physical fitness industry. Lecture 3 hours per week

  
  • HLT 215 - Personal Stress and Stress Management


    2 cr.

    Provides a basic understanding of stress and its physical, psychological and social effects. Includes the relationships between stress and change, self-evaluation, sources of stress and current coping skills for handling stress. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition & Human Development


    3 cr.

    Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual. Lecture 3 hours per week.


Health Care Technology

  
  • HCT 115 - Medication Administration Training


    3 cr.

    Prepares students to safely administer, or to assist in client self-administration of medications in specific settings. Includes practice. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. Meets curriculum requirements of the State Board of Nursing.

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 27 .

Health Information Management

  
  • HIM 110 - Introduction to Human Pathology


    3 cr.

    Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 145  or BIO 141 /BIO 142 .
  
  • HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I


    3 cr.

    Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 112 - Medical Terminology II


    3 cr.

    Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 111 .
  
  • HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems


    3 cr.

    Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications, information systems and applications in the health care environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 . ITE 115  strongly recommended.
  
  • HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems


    3 cr.

    Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 . ITE 115  strongly recommended.
  
  • HIM 143 - Managing Electronic Billing in a Medical Practice


    3 cr.

    Presents practical knowledge on use of computer technology in medical practice management. Develops basic skills in preparation of universal billing claims. Explores insurance claim processing issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 253  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 220 - Health Statistics


    2 cr.

    Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and quality control basics. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 141  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 226 - Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation


    2 cr.

    Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patients health records. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 229 - Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings


    2 cr.

    Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 226  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 230 - Information Systems & Technology in Health Care


    3 cr.

    Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. ITE 120  may substitute for HIM 230.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 231 - Health Record Applications I


    3 cr.

    Uses an integrated approach to practicing health record skills in a simulated clinical environment. Emphasizes the use of the microcomputer in accomplishing problem-solving tasks. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 141 , HIM 226 , HIM 250 , BIO 145 .
  
  • HIM 232 - Health Record Applications II


    3 cr.

    Continues utilizing an integrated approach to practicing health record skills in a simulated clinical environment. Emphasizes the use of the microcomputer in accomplishing problem-solving tasks. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 231 .
  
  • HIM 249 - Supervision and Management Practices


    3 cr.

    Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 . HIM 141  or HIM 130  strongly recommended.
  
  • HIM 250 - Health Data Classification Systems I


    4 cr.

    Focuses on the current classification systems used in the healthcare industry. Introduces the professional standards for coding and reporting of inpatient/outpatient diagnostic codes as well as inpatient procedures. Utilizes standards in identifying and accurately assigning codes to diseases and procedures as they relate to statistical research and healthcare financing. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 145  or BIO 141 /BIO 142  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HIM 110 .
  
  • HIM 253 - Health Records Coding


    4 cr.

    Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-10-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 111 , BIO 145  or BIO 141 /BIO 142  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement


    4 cr.

    Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-10-CM coding. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 112 , HIM 253 .
  
  • HIM 255 - Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT


    2 cr.

    Focuses on procedure classification using CPT. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 145  or BIO 141 /BIO 142 , HIM 112 , HIM 250 .
  
  • HIM 260 - Pharmacology for Health Information Technology


    2 cr.

    Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 110 .
  
  • HIM 290 - Coordinated Internship


    3 cr.

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms. Coordinated by the college. May be repeated for credit. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required. HIM core courses must be successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • HIM 298 - Seminar and Project


    1 cr.

    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. To be taken in final semester.


Health Information Technology

  
  • HIT 298 - Seminar and Project


    2 cr.

    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.


History

  
  • HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I


    3 cr.

    Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II


    3 cr.

    Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • HIS 111 - History of World Civilization I


    3 cr.

    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present.  Part I of II.   Lecture 3 hours per week. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 112 - History of World Civilization II


    3 cr.

    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present.  Part II of II.   Lecture 3 hours per week. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 121 - United States History I


    3 cr.

    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present.  Part I of II.   Lecture 3 hours per week. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 122 - United States History II


    3 cr.

    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present.  Part II of II.   Lecture 3 hours per week. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 251 - History of Middle East Civilization I


    3 cr.

    Surveys intellectual, cultural, social, economic and religious patterns in the civilizations of the Middle East. Covers Semitic, Indo-European, and Turkic-speaking peoples from pre-Islamic to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 252 - History of Middle East Civilization II


    3 cr.

    Surveys intellectual, cultural, social, economic and religious patterns in the civilizations of the Middle East. Covers Semitic, Indo-European, and Turkic-speaking peoples from pre-Islamic to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 253 - History of Asian Civilizations I


    3 cr.

    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 254 - History of Asian Civilizations II


    3 cr.

    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 267 - The Second World War


    3 cr.

    Examines causes and consequences of the Second World War. Includes the rise of totalitarianism, American neutrality, military developments, the home fronts, diplomacy and the decision to use the atomic bomb. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 269 - Civil War and Reconstruction


    3 cr.

    Studies factors that led to the division between the States. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 276 - United States History Since World War II


    3 cr.

    Investigates United States history from 1946 to the present, studying both domestic developments and American involvement in international affairs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 279 - Age of The American Revolution


    3 cr.

    Examines the factors that led to the separation of the American colonies from Great Britain. The course covers the events leading to the Revolutionary War, the problems faced by the revolutionary government in fighting the war, the war itself, and the postwar events leading to the adoption of the United States Constitution. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HIS 281 - History of Virginia


    3 cr.

    Examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .

Human Services

  
  • HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services


    3 cr.

    Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HMS 121 - Basic Counseling Skills


    3 cr.

    Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening and responding. Clarifies personal skill strengths, deficits and goals for skill improvement. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HMS 100  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HMS 141 - Group Dynamics


    3 cr.

    Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HMS 290 - Coordinated Internship


    3 cr.

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. May be repeated for credit. Variable

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , HMS 100 , HMS 121 , two HMS/SOC/PSY electives and instructor permission.

Humanities

  
  • HUM 201 - Survey of Western Culture I


    3 cr.

    Studies thought, values and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Ancient and Classical, Early Christian and Byzantine, Medieval and early Renaissance. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HUM 202 - Survey of Western Culture II


    3 cr.

    Studies thought, values and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, Romantic and Modern. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HUM 215 - Native American Culture


    3 cr.

    Surveys the cultural history of Native (Indian) peoples in the Americas from the pre-Columbian era until the present. Studies history, religion, literature, arts, lifeways and worldviews which comprise the diverse traditions of Native peoples. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • HUM 256 - Mythology in Literature and the Arts


    3 cr.

    Studies cultural expression of mythology in literature and the arts. Considers several of the following mythologies, with emphasis on parallels and divergences: Egyptian, Near-Eastern, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Asian and African. Lecture 3 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • HUM 298 - Honors Leadership Seminar


    3 cr.

    Provides emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills.  The course uses a humanities-based approach and integrates readings from the humanities, films, and contemporary readings to explore contemporary leadership.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 112  

Industrial Engineering Tech

  
  • IND 145 - Introduction to Metrology


    3 cr.

    Studies principles of measurement and calibration control, application of statistics to measurement processes, and standards of measurements in calibration. May include the use of gauges and instruments in modern production and dimensional control concepts. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 131  or higher.

Information Technology Design and Database

  
  • ITD 110 - Web Page Design I


    3 cr.

    Stresses a working knowledge of Web site designs, construction and management using HTML or XHTML. Course content includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms and frames. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITE 115  (or equivalent) strongly recommended and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics


    3 cr.

    Explores the creation of digital graphics for Web design. Basic design elements such as color and layout will be explored utilizing computer graphics program(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110  (or equivalent) strongly recommended and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITD 130 - Database Fundamentals


    3 cr.

    Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITE 115  (or equivalent) strongly recommended and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITD 132 - Structured Query Language


    3 cr.

    Incorporates a working introduction to commands, functions and operators used in SQL for extracting data from standard databases. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITD 130  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITD 134 - PL/SQL Programming


    3 cr.

    Presents a working introduction to PL/SQL programming with the Oracle RDBMS environment. Includes PL/SQL fundamentals of block program structure, variables, cursors and exceptions and creation of program units of procedures, functions, triggers and packages. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100 , ITD 130  and ITD 132  .  Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITD 210 - Web Page Design II


    3 cr.

    Incorporates advanced techniques in Web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management and maintenance utilizing Web editor software(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITD 250 - Database Architecture and Administration


    3 cr.

    Involves in-depth instruction about the underlying architecture of databases and the handling of database administration. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100 ITD 130 , ITD 132 .  Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ITD 134 .

Information Technology Essentials

  
  • ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts


    3 cr.

    Covers computer concepts and Internet skills and use of a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 . Keyboarding skills highly recommended.
  
  • ITE 119 - Information Literacy


    3 cr.

    Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 . Keyboarding skills highly recommended.
  
  • ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems


    3 cr.

    Provides an overview of the fundamentals of computer information systems. Focuses on the role of computers in business today including hardware, software, analysis, design and implementation of information systems. Includes an introduction to computer ethics, and business and personal security. Exposes students to techniques used in programming and system development. Utilizes a hands-on component for spreadsheets, databases, and Web design applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITE 115  recommended and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITE 221 - PC Hardware and OS Architecture


    3 cr.

    Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 100 .

Information Technology Networking

  
  • ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications


    3 cr.

    Surveys data transmission systems, communication lines, data sets, network, modes of transmission, protocols, and interfacing. Emphasizes network structure and operation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1 -MTE 5  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111  or
    Corequisite(s): MTH 154 
  
  • ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts


    3-4 cr.

    Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**

  
  • ITN 106 - Microcomputer Operating Systems


    3 cr.

    Teaches use of operating system utilities and multiple-level directory structures, creation of batch files and configuration of microcomputer environments. May include a study of graphical user interfaces. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 
  
  • ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting


    3 cr.

    Includes specially designed instruction to give students a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. It includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Maps to A+ Hardware Certification. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 124 - Wireless Network Administration


    3 cr.

    Incorporates instruction in the fundamentals of radio frequency and spread spectrum technology and wireless networking systems implementation and design. Includes radio frequency and spread spectrum concepts, 802.11 standards and regulations, wireless network architecture, topology, software, equipment, OSI Model, site surveys, security features, and the design and implementation of wireless network solutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 170 - Linux System Administration


    3 cr.

    Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 200 - Administration of Network Resources


    3 cr.

    Focuses on the management of local area network servers. Teaches proper structuring of security systems. Explains print queues, disk management and other local area network (LAN) issues. Presents concerns and issues for the purchase and installation of hardware and software upgrades. Can be taught using any network operating system or a range of operating systems as a delivery tool. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 100  or permission of instructor.  Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 208 - Protocols and Communication TCP/IP


    3 cr.

    Centers on providing an understanding of the TCP/IP suite and the details of its implementation. The details of implementation are treated by discussing IP addressing, the structure of frames and protocol headers that enable communication between two computers. Discusses IP routing, tunneling, SNMP, and security. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 100  
  
  • ITN 213 - Information Storage and Management


    3 cr.

    Focuses on advanced storage systems, protocol, and architectures including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Fibre Channel Networks, Internet Protocol SANs (IPSAN), iSCSI, and Content Addressable Storage (CAS). Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness for ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 254 - Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration


    4 cr.

    Explores concepts and capabilities of virtual architecture with a focus on the installation, configuration, and management of a virtual infrastructure, ESX Server, and Virtual Center. Covers fundamentals of virtual network design and implementation, fundamentals of storage area networks, virtual switching, virtual system management, and engineering for high availability. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 257 - Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services


    3 cr.

    Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 260 - Network Security Basics


    3 cr.

    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 100  or instructor approval and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime & Hacking


    3 cr.

    Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Course content explores network security concepts from the hackers’ viewpoint and their attack methodologies, topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage. Lecture 3 hours per week. Networking background highly recommended.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security & Authentication


    3 cr.

    Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Course content explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP. Lecture 3 hours per week. Networking background highly recommended.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls & E-Commerce Security


    3 cr.

    Conveys an in-depth exploration of firewall, Web security and e-commerce security. Course content explores firewall concepts, types, topology and the firewall’s relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Also includes client/server architecture, the Web server, HTML and HTTP in relation to Web Security and digital certification, D.509 and public key infrastructure (PKI). Lecture 3 hours per week. Networking background highly recommended.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260  and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
  
  • ITN 266 - Network Security Layers


    3 cr.

    Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores network security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260 .
  
  • ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security


    3 cr.

    Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crimes and privacy. Includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260 .
  
  • ITN 276 - Computer Forensics


    3 cr.

    Teaches computer forensic investigation techniques for collecting computer-related evidence at the physical layer from a variety of digital media (hard drives, compact flash and PDAs) and performing analysis at the file system layer. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ITE 221  or ITN 107  or instructor approval.
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ITN 260 .
  
  • ITN 298 - Seminar and Project


    3 cr.

    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the CAE Program Faculty Lead.
 

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