Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2014-2015 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to human activities and map concepts with an emphasis on physical geography.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1302 - Cultural Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Introduction to the study of culture and the patterns of human organization and distribution.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
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GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
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GEOG 1304 - Geography of Middle America
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study of the Middle America region with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in that region.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
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GEOG 1305 - Geography of North America
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Study of the North America region with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in that region.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
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GEOG 2312 - Economic Geography and Global Issues
Cross-Listed With: ECON 2311
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course examines the history and theory of international trade and global economic development. Economic, social, cultural, and political issues which impact the global economy and basic human welfare are studied.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.52 25
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GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in geography. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-8)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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GEOL 1103 - Physical Geology Laboratory
Prerequisites: GEOL 1303 or concurrent enrollment
Principles of physical and historical geology. Study of the earth’s composition, structure, and internal and external processes. Includes the geologic history of the earth and the evolution of life.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences II (lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology (lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Principles of physical and historical geology. Study of the earth’s composition, structure, and internal and external processes. Includes the geologic history of the earth and the evolution of life.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1305 - Environmental Geology Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A study of current environmental problems from a geologic perspective. Topics include natural geological hazards (e.g., volcanism, earthquakes, mass movements, flooding) and the impact of human activity (e.g., urban development, agriculture, dam construction, fossil fuel consumption, waste disposal) on the geological environment.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 03.0103.53 01
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GEOL 1345 - Oceanography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans, including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. Some laboratory experiences may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1347 - Meteorology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, and climate. Topics include atmospheric composition, structure and circulation, air temperature, heat transfer, humidity, cloud formation, weather fronts, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
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GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature and properties of rocks and minerals; processes by which they are formed, altered, and transported; and the nature and development of the landscape. Laboratory work includes the study of minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology
Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course focuses on the origin and evolution of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing organic evolution and plate tectonics. Laboratory work in this course includes the study of rocks, fossils, geographic maps, geologic maps, and other aspects of earth history. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
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GEOL 1405 - Environmental Geology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A study of current environmental problems from a geologic perspective. Topics include natural geological hazards (e.g., volcanism, earthquakes, mass movements, flooding, erosion) and the impact of human activity (e.g., urban development, agriculture, dam construction, fossil fuel consumption, waste disposal) on the geological environment. Laboratory work includes the study of earth materials, maps, natural disasters, and pollution.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 03.0103.53 01
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GERM 1300 - Beginning Conversational German I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
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GERM 1411 - Elementary German I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
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GERM 1412 - Elementary German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1411 or departmental approval
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This course is a continuation of GERM 1411 .
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
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GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1001.52 25
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GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
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GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that Texas has played, and continues to play in this experience.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.54 25
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HIST 1301 - United States History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 1302 - United States History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
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HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2323 - Eastern Civilizations
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual development of Asia from prehistory to the present.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52.25
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican-American experience from the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52 25
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HIST 2381 - African-American History
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of African-American groups.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
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HIST 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Prerequisites: Department Approval
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in history. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
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HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
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HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
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HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the field of Mexican-American / Chicano/a Studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic, educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American / Chicano/a experience.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.51 25
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HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An examination of Mexican-American / Chicano/a artistic expressions in the visual and performing arts.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.54 26
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HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0101.51 26
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HUMA 2319 - American Minority Studies
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
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HUMA 2323 - World Cultures
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major sub-fields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and ethnology.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
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IBUS 1301 - Principles of Exports
Export management processes and procedures. Includes governmental controls and compliance, licensing of products, documentation, commercial invoices, and transportation. Emphasizes human and public relations, management of personnel, finance, and accounting procedures.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
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IMED 1316 - Web Design I
Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 1341 - Interface Design
Prerequisites: IMED 1401
Skill development in the interface design process including selecting interfaces that are meaningful to users and relative to a project’s content and delivery system.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 1345 - Interactive Digital Media I
Prerequisites: ARTC 1302 or IMED 1401
Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive multimedia applications and/or animations using industry standard authoring software.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 1359 - Writing for Digital Media
Written communication for digital media environments including professional websites or other digital content.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 1401 - Introduction to Digital Media
A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of digital media. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing effective digital media presentations.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2166 - Practicum
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (1-0-10)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2301 - Instructional Design
Prerequisites: IMED 1401
An in-depth study of the instructional design process based on learning theories, including evaluation of models and design examples.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2309 - Internet Commerce
An overview of the Internet as a marketing and sales tool with emphasis on developing a prototype for electronic commerce. Topics include dynamic data integration, data collection, and on-line transactions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development
Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Preparation and enhancement of portfolio to meet professional standards, development of presentation skills, and improvement of job-seeking techniques. This is a capstone course.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2315 - Web Design II
Prerequisites: IMED 1316
A study of mark-up language advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2345 - Interactive Digital Media II
Prerequisites: IMED 1401 and IMED 2315
Instruction in the use of scripting language to create interactive digital media applications.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2351 - Digital Media Programming
Prerequisites: IMED 1401 , IMED 2315
Advanced topics in digital media programming including custom scripts for data tracking. Emphasis on developing digital media programs customized to the client’s needs.
Semester Hours: (3-1-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2357 - Interactive Digital Media III
Develop modular interactive applications using object-oriented programming techniques; develop interactive interface objects; and apply human-computer interaction (HCI) concepts to the interface.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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IMED 2401 - Instructional Design
Prerequisites: IMED 1401 , IMED 1316
An in-depth study of the instructional design process based on learning theories, including evaluation of models and design examples.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 13.0501
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IMED 2405 - Digital Media Courseware Development II
In-depth coverage of digital media projects using an authoring system with emphasis on advanced development of courseware products.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 13.0501
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IMED 2459 - Interactive Web Elements
Production of projects using current web development tools that may incorporate dynamic data, web graphics, animation, video and audio streaming.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 13.0501
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INEW 2334 - Advanced Web Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2302
Programming for web authoring. Includes industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0801
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INEW 2340 - Object Oriented Design
Prerequisites: One advanced programming course: ITSE 2317 , or ITSE 2357 , or ITSE 2331
A study of large system analysis and design concepts from the object-oriented perspective. Includes determining required objects and their interfaces. Also covers relationships between objects.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0201
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INEW 2434 - Advanced Web Programming
Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
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INRW 0050 - Integrated Reading & Writing 16-hr Refresher
This refresher course is designed for students with TSI assessment scores that place them in INRW 0305. This workshop-based course provides a review of reading and writing concepts and skills. After successfully completing the Refresher course, students will take a post-assessment to determine if they are eligible for English 1301, English 1301+ (Ready Set Go), or INRW 0420. Students who complete INRW 0050 successfully will be placed appropriately. Students who do not pass INRW 0050 will enroll in INRW 0305 per placement scores.
Semester Hours: (0-0-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
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INRW 0055 - Integrated Reading & Writing 8-hr Refresher
This refresher course is designed for students with TSI assessment scores that place them in INRW 0420. This workshop-based course provides a review of reading and writing concepts and skills. After successfully completing the Refresher course, students will take a post-assessment to determine if they are eligible for Freshman Composition I. Students who complete INRW 0055 successfully will be college eligible in reading and writing and may enroll in Freshman Composition I. Students who do not pass INRW 0055 will enroll in INRW 0420 per placement scores.
Semester Hours: (0-0-0.5)
CIP: 32.0108.60 12
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INRW 0100 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics
May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental Integrated Reading and Writing courses or ENGL 1301 . Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (1-0-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
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INRW 0304 - Integrated Reading and Writing
Prerequisites: Must be eligible for READ 0303 and ENGL 0301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is an integration of READ 0303 and ENGL 0301 . When a student passes this course with a C or above, the student will have satisfied reading and English requirements and will be ready for college level courses in English and reading intensive college courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
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INRW 0305 - Integrated Reading and Writing I
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. This college-prep course is designed for students who need to improve reading and writing effectiveness with multi-paragraph, college-level texts. Students will give oral and written responses to texts representative of a variety of disciplines and genres. Strong emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing skills. INRW lab will supplement class instruction. Successful completion of this college-prep course with a grade of C or better prepares the student for .
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
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INRW 0420 - Integrated Reading and Writing II
Prerequisites: INRW 0050
Corequisites: This course requires a lab.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
This college-prep course is designed for students who need to improve reading and writing effectiveness with multi-paragraph, college-level texts. Students will give oral and written responses to texts representative of a variety of disciplines and genres. Strong emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing skills. INRW lab will supplement class instruction. Successful completion of this college-prep course with a grade of C or better fulfills INRW TSI requirements.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
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ITCC 1308 - Introduction to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Basic concepts of voice over internet protocol (VoIP). Focuses on technology integration of and data transmission in network communications. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals
A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 1404 - Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 or concurrent enrollment
This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Model and analyze routing processes.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 1408 - Introduction to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Prerequisites: ITCC 2408
Basic concepts of voice over internet protocol (VoIP). Focuses on technology integration of and data transmission in network communications.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITCC 2343 - Network Security
Overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security poicy design and management; security technologies; products and solutions; firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance; AAQA and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 2359 - Advanced Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) architecture, components, and functionality. Includes VOIP signaling, call control, voice dial plans, configuring voice interfaces, dial peers, and quality of service (QoS) technologies.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITCC 2408 - Cisco Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401
This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 2410 - Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 , ITCC 1404 and (ITCC 2408 or concurrent enrollment)
This course explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged applications and an introduction to quality of service (QoS).
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 2454 - CCNP Routing - Implementing IP Routing
Prerequisites: ITCC 2410 or CCNA Certification
How to implement, monitor, and maintain routing services in an enterprise network. How to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complete enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions using a range of routing protocols in IPv4 and IPv6 environments. Configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.
Semester Hours: (4-2-3)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 2455 - CCNP Switch - Implementing IP Switching
Prerequisites: ITCC 2410 or CCNA Certification
How to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise campus networks. How to plan, configure, and verity the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. How to secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.
Semester Hours: (4-2-3)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITCC 2456 - CCNP TSHOOT - Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks
Prerequisites: ITCC 2454 and ITCC 2455
How to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise campus networks. How to plan, configure, and verity the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. How to secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.
Semester Hours: (4-2-3)
CIP: 11.1002
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ITDF 1300 - Introduction to Digital Forensics
A study of the application of digital forensic science and technology to collect, analyze, document, and present information while maintaining a documented chain of custody. Overview of ethics,white collar crime, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices in investigations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1003
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ITDF 1305 - Fundamentals of Digital Data Storage
Prerequisites: ITDF 1300 or ITSY 2343
Exploration, examination, and assessment of the characteristics and details of digital storage media used in computers systems and small-scale digital devices, such as cell phones, cameras, DVRs, PDAs, and other devices. Includes experimenting with various open source tools to reinforce identification of evidentiary data.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.1003
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ITDF 2325 - Digital Forensics Tools
Prerequisites: ITDF 1300 or ITSY 2343
Skills-based course in the applications of forensic analysis software. Tools used in this course may include EnCase, ILook, Forensic Tool Kit, write blockers, StegAlyzerSS, “X-Ways”, ProDiscover Basic, and others.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.1003
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ITDF 2330 - Digital Forensics Analysis
Prerequisites: ITDF 1300 or ITSY 2343
Digital forensic analysis, report preparation, and evidence presentation. Emphasizes legal and technical aspects of cases where digital forensics is employed.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1003
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ITDF 2435 - Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project
Prerequisites: Instructor permission
Comprehensive application of skills learned in previous digital forensics courses in a simulated crime scene or workplace investigation. Includes collection, analysis, and presentation of digital data and evidence in a problem-based case study format. This course is used as a capstone course for a certificate or degree.
Semester Hours: (4-2-6)
CIP: 11.1003
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ITMT 1300 - Implementing and Supporting MS Win XP Professional
Addresses the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. In-depth, hands-on training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 1302 - Windows Vista Configuration
A study of Windows Vista operating system; installation, configuration, and troubleshooting; file management; users accounts and permissions; security features; network connectivity; setup of external devices; optimization and customization; and deployment of application, with hands?on experience. Microsoft Windows experience recommended prior to beginning this coursework.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 1340 - Managing and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Environment
Managing accounts and resources, maintaining server resources, monitoring server performance, and safeguarding data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 1350 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Implementing routing; implementing, managing, and maintaining Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; implementing a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients; and managing and monitoring network access.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 1402 - Windows Vista Configuration
A study of Windows Vista operating system; installation, configuration, and troubleshooting; file management; users accounts and permissions; security features; network connectivity; setup of external devices; optimization and customization; and deployment of application, with hand-on experience.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2300 - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Prerequisites: ITMT 1350
Windows Server 2003 directory service environment. Includes forest and domain structure; Domain Name System (DNS); site topology and replication; organizational unit structure and delegation of administration; Group Policy; and user, group, and computer account strategies. Windows Server 2003 directory service environment. Includes forest and domain structure; Domain Name System (DNS); site topology and replication; organizational unit structure and delegation of administration; Group Policy; and user, group, and computer account strategies. Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2301 - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Prerequisites: ITMT 1302 or ITMT 1340
A course in Windows Server 2008 networking infrastructure to include installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network services and security.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2302 - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
A study of Active Directory Service on Windows Server 2008. Concepts of resource management within an enterprise network environment. Microsoft Windows experience recommended prior to beginning this coursework.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2322 - Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Prerequisites: ITMT 2302 or ITMT 2300
A course in the installation, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting of an Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 web server and Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2330 - Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Prerequisites: ITMT 1350
Designing a Microsoft Active Directory service and network infrastructure for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. Intended for systems engineers who are responsible for designing directory service and/or network infrastructures.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2346 - Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Addresses the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) skills path for information technology security practitioners. Focuses on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 infrastructure solutions. Includes client-focused content where appropriate. Provides functional skills in planning and implementing infrastructure security.
Semester Hours: (3-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2351 - Windows Server 2008: Server Administrator
Prerequisites: ITMT 2301 or ITMT 1350
Knowledge and skills for the entry-level server administrator or information technology (IT) professional to implement, monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2356 - Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator
Prerequisites: ITMT 2351 or ITMT 1340
A capstone course in the design of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Network Infrastructure that meets business and technical IT requirements for network services.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2401 - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
A course in Windows Server 2008 networking infrastructure to include installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network services and security.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
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ITMT 2402 - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
A study of Active Directory Service on Windows Server 2008. Concepts of resource management within an enterprise network environment.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
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