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.
Fall
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.
Fall
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.
Fall
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.
Fall
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: Explore the use of HTML and CSS in basic website design and development, according to best practices, by way of coding with a text-based editor without the assistance of graphical user interfaces. This includes developing skills for troubleshooting.
Course Notes: IS135 Essentials of Web Interaction, or Departmental Consent.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Course assumes familiarity with computer-based operating system such as Windows & how to use web browser. Students expected to have some exposure & comfort working via text-based(non-graphical)editor.
Course Description: Installing, configuring, administrating and troubleshooting the Linux operating system in a vendor neutral environment; a hybrid between survey and practicum with attention given to basic commands of the Linux operating system in addition to file, device and directory management; exposure to networking and system services as well as in-depth understanding of the structural organization of the file system.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
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.
Fall
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.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Secure creation and identification of algorithms and their application to procedural programming. Analyze problems and mitigate vulnerabilities in existing applications using a high-level language, such as Java or C++.
Course Notes: CS200 Problem Solving and Programming, and Departmental Consent.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students who have not met the prerequisites must receive departmental permission before enrolling.
Course Description: Operate diesel, gasoline, and LPG engines with emphasis on multi-cylinder engine design; disassembling, measuring, evaluating and reassembling the engine.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 6.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD101L John Deere Introduction to Ag Power Lab.
Course Description: See JD101 John Deere Introduction to Ag Power for course information.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD101 John Deere Introduction to Ag Power
Course Description: Identify principles of hydraulics, hydraulic components and application of hydraulics to agriculture equipment, including troubleshooting and servicing hydraulic systems.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 6.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD107L John Deere Ag Equipment Hydraulics Lab and JD108L John Deere Technical Training Lab I. Minimum score of 80% rqd for John Deere Technical Training lab work and tests.
Course Description: Principles of hydraulics, hydraulic components, and application of hydraulics to agriculture equipment, including troubleshooting and servicing hydraulic systems.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD107 John Deere Ag Equipment Hydraulics and JD108L John Deere Technical Training Lab I
Course Description: Examine John Deere equipment hydraulics utilizing John Deere courses and hands-on training. Evaluate the purpose, operating principles, and common repairs for each type of hydraulic and hydrostatic systems. Identify system components.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD107/JD107L John Deere Ag Equip Hydraulics lecture & lab. Service Technician Certification from John Deere upon successful completion.Passing assessment score: 80% or higher
Course Description: Identify fundamentals of operation and techniques of troubleshooting and servicing agriculture equipment and electrical systems with emphasis on charging systems, starter systems, electro hydraulics, lights and accessories.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD121L John Deere Technical Training Lab II. A minimum score of 80% is required for John Deere Technical Training lab work and tests.
Course Description: Examine fundamentals of electrical and electronic systems on John Deere ag equipment utilizing John Deere courses and hands-on training. Knowledge of how these systems provide performance expected from highly productive John Deere equipment. Apply fundamentals to diagnose and repair basic electrical/electronic circuit failures.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD121 John Deere Ag Equipment Electricity. Service Technician Certification from John Deere upon completion of this course. Passing assessment score: 80% or higher.
Course Description: Identify theory of operation and proper adjustments of farm combines with emphasis on conventional and rotary machines; adjusting and checking field losses of a combine in actual field operating conditions; repairing combines and making them field ready in the shop.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD122L John Deere Combine Operations and Repair Lab.
Course Description: Theory of operation and proper adjustments of farm combines with emphasis on conventional and rotary machines; adjusting and checking field losses of a combine in actual field operating conditions; repairing combines and making them field ready in the shop.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in JD122 John Deere Combine Operations and Repair.
Course Description: Introduction to various mass media (e.g., newspapers, radio, television, motion pictures, internet), their roles, and interrelationship in society.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Reporting techniques with emphasis on basic principles of journalistic writing; a history of journalism and overview of reporting, writing, editing, and using journalistic style for various media, including print, broadcast and digital.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00