Course Description: Elements of medical language including common abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, correct usage, and meaning relating to body systems, medical science, and medical specialties.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Investigate the threats, vulnerabilities and risks in the cyber environment. Implement multiple cybersecurity technologies, processes, and procedures. Develop appropriate strategies to mitigate potential cybersecurity problems.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Prior computer and Internet experience required. Keyboarding skills recommended.
Course Description: Microcomputers and various software applications; hardware and software selection, integration, and implementation; fundamentals of operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and computer problem solving.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Prior computer experience required. Keyboarding skills recommended.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Prior computer experience required. Keyboarding skills recommended.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Prior computer experience required. Keyboarding skills recommended.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Prior computer experience required. Keyboarding skills recommended.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Prior computer experience required. Keyboarding skills recommended.
Course Description: Extension of basic knowledge of microcomputers and various software applications and operating systems using advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation graphics to properly solve real world problems.
Course Notes: IS104 Microcomputer Applications.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students who do not have the required prerequisites must receive Departmental consent before enrolling.
Course Description: Basic tools in desktop publishing software to create layouts for print publications and interactive documents such as stationery sets, flyer, brochure and booklet designs.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Repeatable once for graduation credit if using a different software package.
Course Description: Principles of effective web interaction to create and maintain an effective web presence. This includes exploration of the primary design elements of proximity, alignment, repetition, and contract, in addition to the impact of color, images, page layout and typography on an intended audience. Web terminology and structure are explored as are web driven interactions such as blogs and social media.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course assumes familiarity with Windows or Macintosh, basic file management and how to use a web browser.
Course Description: Study of ethical, legal and security issues as they relate to the web including copyright laws/fair use, cyber ethics, moral responsibilities of the web designer, web privacy, censorship, web accessibility laws, spam, virus protection and internet attacks.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Advanced IT (Information Technology) supports skills in operating system configurations, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Course Notes: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Preparation for the Practical Applications portion of the CompTIA's A+ certification, the vendor neutral industry standard certification of PC technician.
Course Description: Connection of architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks-including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. Build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: On-the-job training offered in conjunction with the Computer Support Specialist program.
Course Notes: Departmental Consent, and a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and IS149 CompTIA A+ Core 2.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Minimum of 135 clock (work) hours required. Application process satisfactory completed (see advisor/coordinator). Attend scheduled Internship Orientation.
Course Description: On-the-job training offered in conjunction with the Computer Support Specialist program.
Course Notes: IS210 Computer Internship I.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Minimum 135 clock hours on the job required. Departmental eligibility interview required. Students who have not passed IS210 Computer Support Internship I must have departmental consent to enroll
Course Description: Explore the dynamic world of web development with PHP and MySQL. An introduction to server-side scripting using PHP and the powerful database management capabilities of MySQL. Through hands-on exercises and projects, create dynamic, interactive web applications that can handle user input, manipulate data, and respond dynamically to user interactions. Learn skills to build robust web applications that leverage the synergy between PHP and MySQL, setting you on the path to becoming a proficient web developer.
Course Notes: IS228 Data Base Structures, or Departmental Consent.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Extensive coverage of common LAN, WAN schema with emphasis on development of Technology Plan for small business networks with procedures for installation, maintenance and support with in-depth, hands-on application.
Course Notes: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students who do not have the required prerequisites must receive consent from Department before enrolling.
Course Description: Comprehensive study of server operating systems and virtualization, with a primary focus on Windows Server, Linux Server, and virtual hypervisors. Students will define the installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of server environments within virtualized contexts. Emphasis will be on industry best practices, server deployment, resource allocation, and the use of virtualization technology to optimize performance and scalability across server platforms.
Course Notes: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Exploration of social media platforms and their strategic use in personally and professionally interconnecting in the world. Knowledge will be applied through participation and interactive class projects using social media.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Using industry standard software, design creations for on-campus organizations and local businesses involving research skills, communication, leadership skills, time management, problem solving and executing designs. Client/designer relationship, entire design process from proofing to finalizing design files.
Course Notes: AR135 or JP119 Advanced Digital Imagery, and IS120 Vector Graphics, and IS113 Desktop Publishing.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Incorporate knowledge and skill in web development to compile a representation of student work and achievement. This can encompass the application of a real world project as well as web development artifacts for the inclusion in a student portfolio.
Course Notes: IS228 Data Base Structures.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Introduction to various mass media (e.g., newspapers, radio, television, motion pictures, internet), their roles, and interrelationship in society.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Production of the college newspaper. Includes planning individual schedules for production, writing, copy preparation, editing, advertising, distribution, and page design. Digital reporting and story enhancements include creating and uploading copy, photos, podcasts, and video on the newspaper website and The Collegian social media.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Writing stories or selling and designing ads for The Collegian newspaper and the Dragon's Tale magazine.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00