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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses/ Master Syllabi
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BUS 252 - Business Law 2 Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: BUS 251
Description This course is an examination of the laws of partnerships, corporations, property and title. Specialized business law relationships including landlord-tenant, insurer-insured, sales and warranty contracts, bailments and the law of negotiable instruments are studied. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Generate transactions using digital and traditional processes.
- Rank security interests in personal property according to correct legal tenets.
- Recommend appropriate remedies and suretyship for creditors.
- Describe the characteristics of Chapters 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy.
- List the legal characteristics required for the formation, operation and dissolution of sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability companies.
- Apply the legal steps required to establish the various corporate forms of organization.
- Distinguish between the powers of corporate directors, officers and shareholders.
- List the legal processes required for corporate acquisitions, takeovers and terminations.
- Define how federal antitrust and administrative laws require corporate governance to protect investors from insider trading.
- Cite how federal consumer law is applied in various circumstances.
- Recognize examples of federal environmental laws.
- Apply employment immigration and labor law in the area of employment discrimination and other employment issues using case studies.
- Describe the liability of accountants and other professionals regarding compliance with business law.
- Distinguish between federal laws governing personal property, agency, bailmen’s, real property and landlord-tenant relationships.
- Identify situations in which insurance, wills and trusts would be the preferred legal instrument.
- Describe how international treaty law affects domestic and international corporations in a global economy.
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- Checks and the banking system
- Security interest, personal property, creditors’ remedies and suretyship
- Bankruptcy law
- Agency-principal, agent and third parties
- Sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability companies
- Corporate formation, financing, acquisitions, takeovers and termination
- Characteristics of corporate directors, officers and shareholders
- Federal laws governing antitrust, administrative and consumer law
- Environmental law
- Federal employment laws
- Liability of accountants and other professionals
- Global economy law
Reference Materials Textbook, case studies, journal articles, study guides, handouts and library resources. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 12/13/2010
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Carpentry |
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CAR 102 - Carpentry 2 Credits: 6 4 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 101
Description This course prepares students with the professional skills and competencies they will need to work as commercial carpenters. This course includes laboratory sessions and provides an opportunity for hands-on training. Topics include roof framing, interior ceiling systems, concrete systems and scaffolding. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Lay out an assortment of roof designs.
- Apply construction techniques for suspended drywall and acoustic ceiling design.
- Assemble construction scaffolding with the proper leveling and rigging methods.
- Utilize framing methods for concrete stairs.
- Explain types of concrete, anchor bolts and reinforcement bar.
- Lay out bulkheads, spanning an opening.
- Identify Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) concepts.
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- Roof designs
- Suspended drywall and acoustical ceilings
- Scaffolding, leveling and rigging
- Concrete stair framing
- Concrete and materials
- Bulkhead design
- LEED concepts
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 106 - Carpentry Drafting and Blueprint Reading 2 Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 105
Description This course deals with the interpretation of technical drawings, isometric drawings and building plans. Students interpret three-dimensional, sectional, schematic and exploded views. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts will be discussed. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Sketch various roof designs.
- Plan multiple styles of ceilings.
- Design framing for concrete stairs.
- Draft bulkheads, spanning openings.
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- Roof designs
- Ceilings
- Concrete framing
- Bulkheads
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 116 - Mathematics for Carpenters 2 Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 115
Description This course provides a foundation of mathematics applied to the carpentry trade. Students will practice computational skills and apply analytical solutions to carpentry projects using measurements, geometry and algebra. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Calculate how many squares of shingles will be needed for various types of roofs.
- Estimate underlayment needed to cover various types of roofs.
- Determine how many yards of concrete needed for projects.
- Determine the length of stairwells.
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- Roofing calculations
- Roof underlayment materials
- Concrete calculations
- Stairwell layouts
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 06/04/2014
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CAR 201 - Carpentry 3 Credits: 6 4 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 102
Description This course prepares students with the professional skills and competencies they will need to work as commercial carpenters. This course includes laboratory sessions and provides an opportunity for hands-on training. Topics include trusses, intersecting roofs, exterior finishes, insulation and cabinet installation. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe intersecting roof designs and roof trusses.
- Identify roofing materials and methods.
- List exterior finish materials and procedures.
- Explain insulation practices.
- Operate a rough terrain fork lift.
- Install cabinets according to best practices.
- Apply firestop design techniques.
- Identify Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) concepts.
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- Roof designs and trusses
- Roofing materials and methods
- Exterior finishes
- Insulation
- Forklift operation
- Cabinet insulation
- Firestop design
- LEED concepts
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 202 - Carpentry 4 Credits: 6 4 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 201
Description This course prepares students with the professional skills and competencies they will need to work as commercial carpenters. This course includes laboratory sessions and provides an opportunity for hands-on training. Topics include door installation, advanced tools, rigging and welding. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Install various types of wood and metal doors.
- Operate various specialized stationary power and pneumatic tools.
- Earn an industry rigging certification.
- Earn Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction certification.
- Demonstrate welding and cutting techniques on metal studding.
- Install various types of windows.
- Identify Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) concepts.
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- Wood and metal door installation
- Stationary power and pneumatic tools
- Rigging certification
- OSHA 30-hour construction certification
- Welding and cutting
- Window installation
- LEED concepts
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 205 - Carpentry Drafting/Blueprint Reading 3 Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 106
Description This course deals with the interpretation of technical drawings, isometric drawings and building plans. Students interpret three-dimensional, sectional, schematic and exploded views. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts will be discussed. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Lay out various staircase designs as specified on blueprints.
- Sketch intersecting roof designs.
- Plan cabinet installation procedures.
- Design various roof trusses.
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- Staircase designs
- Intersecting roof design
- Cabinet installation
- Roof trusses
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 206 - Carpentry Drafting and Blueprint Reading 4 Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 205
Description This course deals with the interpretation of technical drawings, isometric drawings and building plans. Students interpret three-dimensional, sectional, schematic and exploded views. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts will be discussed. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Outline door and hardware specifications using blueprints.
- Draft a window material list from blueprints.
- Interpret LEED specifications using blueprints.
- Estimate labor hours for specific jobs using blueprints.
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- Door and hardware materials
- Window materials
- LEED concepts
- Estimating labor
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 215 - Mathematics for Carpenters 3 Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 116
Description This course provides a foundation of mathematics applied to the carpentry trade. Students will practice computational skills and apply analytical solutions to carpentry projects using measurements, geometry and algebra. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Estimate required roof material from blue prints.
- Calculate the unit rise and run of a stairway given the total rise.
- Operate a construction master calculator.
- Calculate compound angles for trim molding.
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- Estimating
- Stairs
- Construction master calculator
- Compound angles
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CAR 216 - Mathematics for Carpenters 4 Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 215
Description This course provides a foundation of mathematics applied to the carpentry trade. Students will practice computational skills and apply analytical solutions to carpentry projects using measurements, geometry and algebra. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Estimate door hardware from blueprints.
- Analyze hexagons, pentagons and octagons.
- Calculate volume in cubes and cylinders.
- Compute the area of a circle.
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- Estimating
- Hexagons, pentagons and octagons
- Volume calculations
- Circles
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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CST 121 - Cntrl Serv Tech Certif Exam Prep Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Current employee in a central service or surgical service department.
Description This course is designed to prepare the current Central Service Technician and surgical service employee for the certification examination sponsored by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM). The students will be able to expand on their current knowledge of the profession as they are updated to the expanding roles and underlying principles relating to their role as a Central Service Technician. There is a focus on the methods of test taking through discussion and practice tests. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Combine prefixes, word roots and suffixes to create medical terms related to surgery.
- Identify abbreviations for surgical procedures and name the specialty to which they belong.
- Discuss the relationship of bacteria to the decontamination and sterilization process.
- Differentiate among critical, semi-critical and non-critical items and identify the related disinfection or sterilization process as defined by Spaulding.
- Differentiate among government, state and local agencies as they relate to the central service department.
- Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance.
- Define continuous quality improvement (CQI) and give a specific example that applies to the employee’s department.
- Identify three quality control indicators that apply to the central service department.
- Identify the six types of distribution systems utilized in central service.
- Explain how unfair comparisons, just -like-me, stereotypes, good day/bad day effect, halo effect and pitchfork effect create barriers to effective communications.
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- Anatomy, Physiology and Related Medical Terminology
- Equipment Management
- Purchasing and Distribution
- Communication
- Current trends in Central Service
- Certification Review
Reference Materials Selected textbooks and references will be used.
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/11/2015
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CHM 109 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MAT 090
Description This is an introductory course incorporating the concepts of chemical structure, bonding and stoichiometric relationships. Students with weak backgrounds in Chemistry are advised to take this course before enrolling in General Chemistry 1. This course has a laboratory component. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Solve dimensional analysis problems and make conversions related to the metric system, temperature and density.
- Classify matter based on its physical properties.
- Describe atomic structure, atomic mass and isotopes.
- Use the periodic table as a tool.
- Describe how atoms form ionic and covalent bonds.
- Write the names and formulas to elements and compounds.
- Apply mole relationships to elements and compounds.
- Write, balance and classify chemical equations.
- Solve stoichiometry problems.
- Calculate the concentration of solutions.
- Calculate pH of acidic and basic solutions.
- Exhibit proper laboratory safety procedures.
- Demonstrate basic measurement techniques.
- Demonstrate basic laboratory techniques.
- Perform chemical reactions.
- Utilize appropriate observation techniques.
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- Significant digits, exponential and scientific notation
- Metric measurements, factor labeling, and density
- Matter and its properties
- Atomic structure
- Periodic classification of the elements
- Ionic and covalent bonding
- Chemical nomenclature
- The mole concept
- Writing, balancing, and classification of chemical equations
- Stoichiometric calculations
- Acids, bases and solutions
- Laboratory techniques
Reference Materials Standard introductory chemistry textbook and lab manual. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 03/15/2007
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CHM 110 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: MAT 090
Description This is an introductory course incorporating the concepts of chemical structure, bonding and stoichiometric relationships. Students with weak backgrounds in chemistry are advised to take this course before enrolling in General Chemistry 1. Students who wish may take CHM 111 at the same time. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Solve dimensional analysis problems and make conversions related to the metric system, temperature and density.
- Classify matter based on its physical properties.
- Describe atomic structure, atomic mass and isotopes.
- Use the periodic table as a tool.
- Describe how atoms form ionic and covalent bonds.
- Write the names and formulas to elements and compounds.
- Apply mole relationships to elements and compounds.
- Write, balance and classify chemical equations.
- Solve stoichiometry problems.
- Calculate the concentration of solutions.
- Calculate pH of acidic and basic solutions.
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- Significant digits, exponential and scientific notation
- Metric measurements, factor labeling, and density
- Matter and its properties
- Atomic structure
- Periodic classification of the elements
- Ionic and covalent bonding
- Chemical nomenclature
- The mole concept
- Writing, balancing, and classification of chemical equations
- Stoichiometric calculations
- Acids, bases and solutions
Reference Materials Standard introductory chemistry textbook. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 03/15/2007
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CHM 120 - Bio-Organic Chemistry Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CHM 109 or CHM 110 /CHM 111 or equivalent high school chemistry
Description This course is an introduction to the elements of general, organic and biological chemistry which are essential to the Allied Health professions. Principles of carbon chemistry are developed and related to more important aspects of biological chemistry. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Write a molecular, structural and empirical formula for an organic compound.
- Describe organic compounds using IUPAC naming system.
- Identify examples of compounds of major common functional groups.
- List the physical and chemical properties of the compounds containing the major functional groups.
- Describe the structures for lipids, carbohydrates and proteins.
- Explain the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
- Build three dimensional models of organic compounds.
- Identify the functional group present in an organic compound by laboratory testing.
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- Organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohol, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters
- Acetals, ketals, hemiacetals, hemiketals
- Organic synthesis
- Biochemistry
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Enzymes
- Nucleic acids
- Biochemical energy and ATP
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Lipid metabolism
- Protein metabolism
Reference Materials Standard tests, multimedia material and the Internet. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 03/01/2010
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CHM 151 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CHM 109 or CHM 110 and CHM 111 or ”B” or better in high school chemistry within the past five years and MAT 108 or MAT 111 or higher.
Description This is a chemistry course appropriate for science and engineering majors. The topics include: measurements, classification and properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, periodicity, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical reactions and the structure. Laboratory experiments deal with the quantitative and qualitative determination of physical and chemical properties of chemical substances. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the common SI units of measurement, the values of selected prefixes and the use of dimensional analysis to interconvert units of measurement.
- Classify matter on the basis of physical and chemical properties and physical and chemical changes.
- Describe the structure of the atom in terms of subatomic particles; write the isotopic symbol for any isotope of a given element and an atom’s electronic configuration.
- Use the periodic table to categorize elements, infer the physical and chemical properties of elements, and to determine electron configurations.
- Write proper formulas and name common ions, ionic, covalent and organic compounds including acid base nomenclature where appropriate.
- Apply the mole concept to the determination of mass, % composition, empirical and molecular formulas.
- Apply the mole concept to stoichiometry calculations such as yield and per cent yield.
- Discuss the role of heat in chemical reactions, perform calorimetric calculations or use enthalpy tables to determine the heat of reaction.
- Discuss the properties of electromagnetic radiation with respect to wavelength, frequency, energy and spectral region and be able to calculate the energy, frequency or wavelength from appropriate data.
- Compare and contrast the Bohr and quantum theories of atomic structure and how they account for location of electrons in atoms and spectral lines.
- Write Lewis structures for ions, ionic and covalent compounds and use these structures and VSPER theory to predict molecular and ionic geometries.
- Compare and contrast valence bond, molecular orbital and metallic bonding theories and how each accounts for molecular structures and properties.
- Use kinetic molecular theory to account for the properties of gases and the gas laws.
- Use gas laws to calculate the pressure, volume, temperature, number of moles or molecular.
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- Measurements
- Classification of matter
- Chemical nomenclature
- Type of chemical reactions
- Calculations involving the mole concept
- Classification and balancing of equations
- Reaction stoichiometry and its applications
- Atomic structure
- Periodicity and electron configurations
- Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding
- Molecular geometry
- Valence bond and molecular orbital bonding theories
- Properties of gases and the gas laws
Reference Materials Standard textbook Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006
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CHM 152 - General Chemistry 2 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CHM 151
Description This course focuses on intermolecular forces, properties of solids and liquids, solution theory, acid base theory, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Laboratory includes experiments related to the aforementioned topics and introduction to the qualitative analysis of inorganic ions. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List and discuss the major intermolecular forces and use them in conjunction with kinetics molecular theory explain the properties of solids and liquids.
- Identify the types of solids and basic crystal systems.
- Interpret a phase diagram.
- State and apply the theories of solutions.
- Calculate the concentration of solutions in molarity, molality, mole fraction, or percent by mass and be able to interconvert between them.
- List the colligative properties of solutions and perform calculations involving them.
- Derive and apply rate laws from experimental data and explain the result in terms of theories of kinetics.
- State and apply the principle of Le Chatlelier, calculate the value of and equilibrium constant from experimental data, and use equilibrium constants to predict quantities of all species at equilibrium.
- State and apply the Arrenhius, Bronstead-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theories.
- Perform equilibrium calculations for acids and bases, buffer systems, and solubility product calculations.
- Discuss the fundamental laws of thermodynamics and perform thermodynamics calculations to predict the spontaneity of a chemical process.
- Discuss and apply the principles of electrochemistry including calculation of cell potentials and thermodynamics values, and equilibrium constants.
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- Condensed States
- Intermolecular forces
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Crystal structure
- Phase diagrams
2. Solutions
- Concentrations and their calculations
- Energy and the solution process
- Colligative properties and their applications
3. Kinetics
- Rates and calculation of rate laws
- Collision Theory
- Arrenhius equation and its application
4. Equilibrium
- LeChatlelier’s principle and its application
- Calculation of equilibrium constants
- Application of equilibrium constants
5. Acids and Bases
- Basic acid base theories
- Calculation of and use of acid and base dissociation constants
- Buffers
6. Solubility Constants, calculation and application
7. Thermodynamics
- Enthalpy of reaction calculations
- Entropy
- Free energy
- Spontaneity of reactions
- The three laws of thermodynamics
8. Electrochemistry
- Voltaic and galvanic cells
- Calculation and use of cell potentials
- Relation of cell potential to spontaneity, free energy, and equilibrium constants
Reference Materials Standard textbook Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006
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CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CHM 152 or permission of instructor
Description The course covers the chemistry of the organic compounds of carbon. This includes the bonding, structure (including stereochemistry), nomenclature, physical properties, reactions and reaction mechanisms. The alkane, alkene, alkyne, alkyl, halide, alcohol, ethers and epoxides functional groups are studied in detail. Laboratory is an introduction to basic organic lab operations, such as separation, extraction and determination of physical properties. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Given a structure, give the name; or given the name, draw the structure for a given compound.
- Classify organic compounds by functional group and structure. (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides).
- Illustrate and/or discuss the relationship of physical properties of a compound to its structure.
- Illustrate and apply the concept of resonance structures and molecular conformations to determine the reactivity and stability of organic compounds.
- List and recognize the common reaction intermediates involve in the mechanisms of organic chemistry (nucleophilic elimination).
- Write, complete and use the common reactions for the aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides.
- Determine the physical properties of organic compounds (melting point, boiling point, refractive index, density) and use these properties to identify a compound.
- Separate a mixture of organic compounds (extraction, distillation, fractional distillation, steam distillation).
- Synthesize organic compounds by applying your knowledge of common organic reactions (on paper or in laboratory).
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- Structure and bonding
- Lewis and resonance structures
- Molecular shapes
- Identity of functional groups
- Stereochemistry
- R & S nomenclature
- Thermodynamics and organic reactions
- Mechanisms and reactive intermediates
- Nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides
- Nucleolphlilic reaction mechanisms
- Electrophlic reaction mechanisms
- Organic oxidation-reduction reactions
Reference Materials Standard chemistry textbook. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006
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CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CHM 201 or permission of instructor
Description This course covers the chemistry of the organic compounds of carbon. This includes the bonding, structure (including stereochemistry), nomenclature, physical properties, reactions and reaction mechanisms. The dienes, aromatics, acids, acid derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carbohydrate, lipids and amino acids functional groups are studied in detail. Laboratory is an introduction to identification of organic compounds by spectroscopic and NMR data, and synthesis of organic compounds. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Given a structure, give the name; or given the name, draw the structure for a given compound.
- Classify organic compounds by functional group, and structure. (dienes, aromatic, carboxylic acids, acid derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids ).
- Illustrate and/or discuss the relationship of physical properties of a compound to its structure.
- List and recognize the common reaction intermediates involve in the mechanisms of organic chemistry (Electrophlic addition, substitution reaction of carbonyl compounds, condensation reactions etc.).
- Write, complete and use the common reactions for the aliphatic hydrocarbons, (dienes, aromatic, carboxylic acids, acid derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids ).
- Use the physical properties, UV, IR, Mass spectral data, NMR data to determine the identity or structure of a compound.
- Synthesize organic compounds by applying your knowledge of common organic reactions (on paper or in laboratory).
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- Mass spectrometry
- UV and IR spectrometry
- NMR spectrometry
- Dienes and conjugation
- Benzene and other aromatic compounds
- Electrophlic aromatic substitution mechanisms
- Organometallic reagents
- Oxidation Reduction reactions of carbonyl compounds
- Carboxylic acids and acid derivatives
- Substitution reactions of carbonyl compounds
- Condensation reactions of carbonyl compounds
- Amines
- Carbohydrates, Lipids and amino acids.
- Nomenclature of (dienes, aromatic, carboxylic acids, acid derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids )
Reference Materials Standard textbook Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006
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CET 140 - Site Plan Drafting Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: EDD 120
Description This course provides training and background to produce civil engineering working drawings using computer-aided drafting techniques. Emphasis will be on site plan development and the preparation of drawings and specifications for land development.Topics include maps, surveys, site plans, utilities, subdivision planning, roads, topography and grading, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer considerations and the basic use of GPS systems. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze and develop site development plans as related to civil, commercial and residential construction.
- Design a sewer system for a residential development given design criteria.
- Convert surveying data onto a site drawing.
- Construct a CAD drawing of a site plan including building location, elevation contours, both existing as well as final, access roads, parking facilities and utilities utilizing surveying field notes and information provided by an architect or engineer.
- Analyze and develop a survey given design criteria.
- Construct and interpret maps and site plan prints.
- Generate foundation plans and reinforcing details given design criteria, surveys and plot plans.
- Design a storm drainage system for a small residential or commercial development given design criteria.
- Design a street system for a small residential or commercial development given design criteria.
- Generate a site grading plan given design criteria.
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- Introduction to Civil Drafting Technology
- Mapping Scales and Mapping Symbols
- Measuring Distance and Elevation
- Surveying Fundamentals
- Location and Direction
- Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
- Land Development Design Overview
- Site Selection and Analysis: Feasibility Studies and Environmental Considerations
- Project design: Design criteria, The Design Process, Documents and Site Investigations
- Profiles and Contour Lines
- Grading Plans: Design Considerations and Estimation of Earthwork Quantities
- Street Design
- Wastewater Design
- Water Supply Design
- Storm Drainage Design
- Highway Layout
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Reference Materials Instructor approved textbook. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/16/2009
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CET 202 - Soils in Construction Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: PHY 113
Description This course is a study of the composition, classification, and processing of soils and their influence on the construction process. Laboratory tests will be performed on soils and aggregates to determine their physical and mechanical properties. Topics include soil properties, soil testing, detailed computations, evaluation of testing methods and results, excavation, and types of foundations. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe general index properties and basic soil structure.
- Explain moisture and its relationship to capillary flow and permeability.
- Calculate settlement of above ground structures using compressibility principles.
- Explain the difference between cohesive and cohesionless soils.
- Calculate the shear strength of choesive and cohesionless soils.
- Employ stress analysis of various soil types.
- Analyze the stability of slopes using rotational and translational methods of analysis.
- Design spread foundations without soil failure.
- Relate theory and reasons for soil compaction.
- Identify categories of soils and major soil types.
- Identify types of rocks.
- Explain the effects of soil on design and construction.
- Describe soil composition (weight, volume, and mass relationships).
- Describe soil structure and soil classification tests.
- Describe test method used to establish soil density and field density.
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- Introduction to Soils
- Soil Types and Soil Structure
- Classification of Soils
- Physical and Engineering Properties of Soils
- Soil Composition: Terminology and Definitions
- Particle Sizes
- Particle Arrangement
- Aggregates
- Soil Particle Size Analysis
- Bulk Density, Particle Density and Porosity of Soil
- Compaction
- Soil Survey Reports
- Soil Surveys and Land-Use Planning
- Site Investigations: Purpose and Methods
- Foundations: Introductory Concepts
- Foundations: Design Considerations and Methods
- Site Improvement: Earth Moving, Compaction, and Stabilization
- Pavement Structure and Base
- Asphalt Pavements and Materials
- Soils and the Environment
- Soil and Environment Quality
- Soil Quality and Pollution
Reference Materials Instructor approved textbook. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/16/2009
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CIT 102 - Computer Keyboarding for Professional Communications Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and the Internet.
Description This course provides a mastery of the keyboard (letters, numbers and symbols) by touch on a personal computer using Microsoft Word. Students facilitate typing skills by generating and formatting mailable letters, memos, tables and reports. The minimum typing speed at end of the course is 30 words per minute (WPM) accurately.
NOTE: This course cannot be used to satisfy a required CIT elective in any program. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Type a minimum of 30 WPM on a three-minute timed writing with three or fewer errors.
- Develop good work habits, acceptable typing technique and posture when using a personal computer and printer.
- Edit content and format of documents by recognizing, evaluating and correcting errors.
- Demonstrate skill in language arts including word division, proofreading, punctuation, grammar, spelling and keyboard composing.
- Produce professionally formatted business documents including letters, memos, tables and reports using Microsoft Word.
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- “Touch” method for alphanumeric, symbol keys and 10-key keypad using a personal computer keyboard
- Technique for data entry from straight and rough-draft text
- Techniques (formatting, posture, etc.) for text entry on a keyboard
- Proofreading alphanumeric and numeric data
- Business correspondence: letters, memos, tables and report preparation
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Communication
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming: Java Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system, eligibility for MAT 090 .
Description This course is an introduction to program design, analysis and programming fundamentals using the Java language. Topics include the software development process, problem solving techniques, simple language basics, data representation and storage, program control structures, classes and their methods. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Use a Java integrated development environment (IDE) to design and implement applications on a computer.
- Apply basic problem-solving techniques to novel situations that are relatively similar to models introduced in the course.
- Use various data types by implementing them in the correct operations.
- Create simple graphical user interfaces (GUI) using Swing JOptionPane components.
- Use control structures in a Java application.
- Utilize class methods found in the Java application programming interface (API).
Listed Topics
- Computer systems and environments including computer organization, programming languages and object oriented programming
- Writing, compiling and executing Java programs using an IDE
- Problem solving strategies using pseudocode and flowchart diagrams
- Program errors and debugging
- Program language variables, data types, arithmetic operators and simple Input/Output
- Implicit and explicit type casting
- Program control structures using relational/logical operators to form Boolean expressions, decision (if/if-else) and iteration (while, for loops)
- Methods, parameter passing and return types
- Classes and objects
Reference Materials Current textbook, current version of software, multimedia, internet and Web server account. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 12/19/2012
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CIT 115 - Information Technology Fundamentals Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system.
Description This course explores technical issues involved with computers and information technology. Students will be able to set up a basic workstation, conduct basic software installation, establish basic network connectivity, identify compatibility issues, identify/prevent basic security risks and demonstrate knowledge in the areas of safety and preventative maintenance of computers. This course prepares students considering a career in Information Technology (IT) or desiring a more detailed knowledge of IT fundamentals. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the function and features found in common operating systems and applications.
- Demonstrate best practices in information technology.
- Explain the purpose of internal computer components and basic peripherals.
- Compare and contrast different methods of sharing, storage and backup of data.
- Perform appropriate steps to set up a basic workstation and router.
- Implement basic support concepts.
- Identify basic security threats and web-browsing best practices.
- Describe the importance and impact of various environmental and safety concepts.
- Identify alternative technologies and their purpose.
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- Types of operating systems, their basic functions and software/hardware compatibility
- Types of applications (productivity, collaboration, utility, specialized)
- Application platforms (mobile, desktop, Web-based) and common file types
- Software best management practices (install/uninstall, patching/updates, version identification, licensing)
- Alternative technologies (virtualization, cloud computing, Web apps, VoIP, gesture-based interaction)
- Wireless device software features (unlocking, Bluetooth pairing, wireless setup, email configuration, synchronization, app stores)
- Input and output devices and their common computer connector types
- Internal computer components (CPU, power supply, RAM, storage, expansion cards, motherboard, cooling)
- Security threats (malware, phishing, social engineering, spam, password cracking, physical security)
- Security best practices (password management, device hardening, secure WiFi, multifactor authentication, suspicious emails, admin versus user versus guest accounts)
- Web browsing best practices (secure protocols, certificate warnings, suspicious links and banner ads, adware, suspicious plugins, autofill forms, cookies, browser history, public workstations)
- Configuring a wired or wireless router
- Cellular, wireless and wired data connections
- Local versus network storage and printing
- Workstation set-up
- Basic support concepts
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 117 - Computer Organization Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 111
Description Students acquire an understanding of how a computer system’s hardware components impact performance of software. Students learn about the impacts of parallelism and latency on performance as well as tradeoffs with various components such as processor clock speed, cycles per instruction, memory size and average memory access time. Problem solving is emphasized through the use of assembly language. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Diagram the digital components of a computing architecture.
- Explain the organization of the classical von Neumann machine and its major functional units.
- Describe the internal representation of non-numeric data.
- Convert numerical data from one format to another with justification for using alternative formats.
- Create assembly language program segments, which demonstrate how high-level language patterns map to assembly/machine language.
- Explain the basic concepts of interrupts and input/output operations at the hardware and system software level.
- Explain the main types of memory technology and the effect of memory latency on execution time across the memory hierarchy.
Listed Topics
- Digital logic and digital systems
- Machine level representation of data
- Assembly level machine organization and programming
- Memory system organization and architecture
Reference Materials Appropriate textbook covering topics on computer organization, assembly language and performance. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 01/24/2019
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CIT 119 - Python Programming, Experimental Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system; eligibility for MAT 090 .
Description This course introduces computer programming using the Python programming language. Emphasis is placed on common data types, control flow, object-oriented programming and graphical user interface-driven applications utilizing the standard library distributed with Python. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Design an algorithmic solution to solve a problem.
- Create and use variables of appropriate types to store program data.
- Formulate program instructions to perform computations.
- Design and use selection structures in a program.
- Design and use repetition structures in a program.
- Create lists and other data structures to store large volume of data.
- Compose functions and integrate them in a program.
- Utilize Python built-in functions and modules.
- Understand principles of object oriented programming.
- Use class and other object oriented programming techniques in a program.
Listed Topics
- Introduction to Computers and Programming
- Input, Processing, and Output
- Decision Structures and Boolean Logic
- Repetition Structures
- Functions and Modules
- Files and Exceptions
- Lists and Tuples
- Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
- Inheritance
- GUI Programming
Reference Materials Current textbook, current version of software, multimedia, internet and Web server account.
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CIT 120 - Networking Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 115
Description This course introduces students to computer networking fundamentals. Topics include: network design, network hardware, network operating systems software, data communications, configuration and installation, internetworking, and troubleshooting basic network problems. Using a Microsoft Windows Server-based LAN environment, students practice network administration concepts and activities. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
The student will have knowledge to assist others in the implementation and administration of simple LAN-based networks, particularly those using a Windows Server environment. The student should be capable of assisting an administrator within this environment. These outcomes are based, in part, on the proscribed topics listed in the 2000 ACM Guidelines for Associate Degree Programs to Support Computing in a Networked Environment (http://www.acmtyc.org/2000Guidelines.cfm) at the indicated expected proficiency level.
COMPUTING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION ENVIRONMENT:
- Identify and document user requirements for network client and server hardware, software, and services (application),
- Describe appropriate procedures & techniques for disaster prevention & recovery (application),
- Describe appropriate security procedures and practices, including security and protection of resources through software measures (application),
- Identify and discuss software licensing, privacy, and encryption issues (comprehension)
DOCUMENTATION & TECHNICAL REFERENCES:
- Locate, read and interpret technical documentation (application),
- Effectively use locally maintained systems, software, and network documentation (application)
COMPUTER SOFTWARE:
- Identify current operating systems and describe their important features (comprehension),
- Use system software to perform routine maintenance tasks such as backup, defragmentation, etc. (application),
- Make configuration changes to an operating system to optimize performance (comprehension),
- Install and configure client software for connecting to LANs, WANs, and the Internet (network client, browser, terminal emulation, file transfer, etc) (comprehension)
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- Use effective troubleshooting strategies and techniques to resolve network problems, including network interfaces, cabling, or other network components (comprehension),
- Use utilities such as ping, telnet, and tracert in testing a network (application),
- Recognize and resolve complex network problems, including installation and configuration of server, client, NIC, cable, hub or network peripherals (comprehension)
NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS:
- Describe current network environments, such as peer-to-peer and client/server (comprehension),
- Identify and discuss issues related to networked environments (security, privacy, redundancy) (comprehension),
- List and define layers in the OSI network protocol model (comprehension),
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each network topology (comprehension),
- Describe the major functions LAN protocols such as Ethernet, token ring and FDDI (comprehension),
- Describe software protocols such as IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and NetBEUI (comprehension),
- Discuss the nature of IP addresses and MAC addresses, and mapping between protocol addressing schemes (comprehension)
NETWORK HARDWARE
- Describe the major functions of network server hardware components (comprehension),
- Recognize and describe current cable technologies such as twisted-pair, coaxial and fiber optic (comprehension),
- Describe current wireless technologies such as satellite, microwave, and RF (comprehension),
- Describe the major functions of network connectivity hardware, such as NICS, hubs/switches, routers (comprehension),
- Describe the hardware needed to connect a LAN to the Internet (comprehension),
- Describe the function of network storage devices and other peripherals (comprehension),
- Describe the requirements for connecting peripherals directly to a network (comprehension),
- Set up and configure server and client hardware (including the installation of NICs and NIC drivers) (application)
NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS SOFTWARE:
- Describe the major functions of network server components (comprehension),
- Install and configure drivers for NICs and network peripherals (application),
- Configure a server and client for multiple network protocols and frame types (application)
DATA COMMUNICATIONS:
- Compare and contrast digital communications lines and cable characteristics (e.g., ISDN, DSL, T-1, T-3) (comprehension),
- Describe ATM technology; discuss the functions and applications of this technology (comprehension),
- Describe the functioning of modems, their features and operating characteristics (comprehension),
- Compare and contrast major data communications media in terms of data flow, data codes, and transmission codes (comprehension),
- Define common error detection and correction mechanisms (comprehension),
- Identify, compare and contrast LAN access control methods (CSMA/CD, token passing) (comprehension),
- Describe asynchronous and synchronous serial link protocols (comprehension),
- Identify and describe file transfer protocols and methodologies (comprehension),
- Describe data compression methodologies used for file transfer (comprehension),
- Identify evolving issues, such as gigabit transmission requirements, voice over IP, and wireless technologies (comprehension)
INTERNETWORKING:
- Describe and differentiate between WAN and MAN topologies (comprehension),
- Identify and describe WAN protocols (comprehension),
- Explain how the first three layers of the OSI model related to routing and switching (comprehension),
- Differentiate among routing, switching, and bridging (comprehension),
- Describe the functions and characteristics of firewalls (comprehension)
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT:
- Manage user accounts (application),
- Assign users appropriate rights to files, applications, and resources (application),
- Perform backup and recovery procedures and validation (application),
- Discuss the issues associated with single sign-on, password synchronization, and user authentication (comprehension),
- Effectively use network management tools to integrate and manage network resources (comprehension)
Listed Topics
- Computing within the organization environment (requirements analysis, HW/SW evaluation, disaster prevention and recovery, ethics & legal issues, job opportunities and career paths)
- Documentation and technical references (technical documents, system documentation, online research)
- Computer software (systems software, applications software, software installation)
- Troubleshooting (network troubleshooting)
- Networking fundamentals (networked environments, models and standards, LAN topologies, LAN protocols & standards)
- Network hardware (server requirements, client requirements, transmission media, connectivity HW, peripherals, installation and configuration)
- Network operating systems software (server SW, client SW)
- Data communications (digital communications, devices, data flow, access control methods, protocols)
- Internetworking (WAN topologies, OSI model, security)
- Network administration and management (typical administrator functions, performance tuning)
Reference Materials
- The course will use a current and appropriate text on networking essentials (relevant materials for CompTIA’s Network+ certification are appropriate) and a text or classhandouts related to network administration activities under Microsoft Windows Server. (Where possible, the text should be the same across all campuses.)
- Students need access to a networked LAN computer classroom that is not connected to the overall college network. Computers need to be running Microsoft client and server operating systems.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 02/19/2004
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CIT 125 - Web Development Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system; high school Algebra.
Description This course focuses on developing skills necessary to design, create, and enhance Web pages for personal and business use. Students will acquire hands-on experience in creating and publishing Web pages that include text, hyperlinks, images, tables, frames, forms, sound, and video. Topics include: Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, XML, Graphics and other web media, and Web site development using a web authoring tool. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the evolution of the Internet and the World Wide Web and outline the client/server model.
- Explain Internet protocols, URLs, and domain names.
- Employ markup tags to create Web pages containing text, lists, hyperlinks, images, tables, forms and frames.
- Create and use Cascading Style Sheets in writing example Web pages.
- Create and use basic JavaScript to illustrate web page interactivity.
- Describe server-side technologies such as CGI, and ASP which are used to develop web page interactivity.
- Describe the different types of available web media used to create Web pages and write example Web pages using available web media.
- Explain and put into action recommended guidelines for web site design, organization and development in the creation of a web site.
- Use a web authoring tool to create web pages and develop a web site.
- Create and use XML to create simple XML documents.
Listed Topics
- Network overview and the client/server model
- Internet history and ethical use of information
- Internet standards, protocols, URLs and domain names
- Basic markup language tags
- Enhancing Web pages with color, images and text formatting
- Creating tables, frames and forms
- Creating Cascading Style Sheets
- Developing a web site using a WYSIWYG authoring tool
- Developing web page interactivity using JavaScript, CGI and ASP
- Introduction to XML
- Using a graphics editor
Reference Materials To deliver the course, the following resources are necessary: a current and appropriate textbook; current and appropriate version of software; multimedia for lecture and demonstration; Internet access; and a CCAC Web server account for Web publishing. The same resources should be available across all campuses and centers. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/18/2009
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CIT 129 - Python 2: Algorithms, modeling and data processing, Experimental Credits: 3 1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 119
Description Building on language foundations developed in Python 1, this second semester python course focuses on the language’s powerful file processing and data manipulation tools. Students will explore core libraries that allow programs to access operating system services, manipulate data of many types, interact with the user through graphical user
interfaces (GUIs), and crunch out data metrics. This fast-paced course is project-focused and builds not only python programming skills but also best practices in object-oriented software design. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify and load a python library suitable for processing files of a given type.
- Integrate an operating system process into a given program, making use of core python OS-related objects.
- Create instances of the core python graphical user interface (GUI) components: buttons, text boxes, select boxes and images
- Use data-display related GUI components to convey meaningful information extracted from a simple data set.
- Implement a user-centered design in python and gather user feedback to a prototype.
- Model the core phases of smart algorithm design with a simple, non-technical design problem.
- Convert a given algorithm written in English into working python code and test its functionality.
- Design and implement a new algorithm to solve a technical problem.
- Creatively design and implement a simulation of a given human or system interaction using best practices in design phases.
- Using a version control system, like git, curate an online portfolio of working and documented python code from at least 2 course projects.
- Effectively discuss their python skills and their applications to an employer during a practice interview.
Listed Topics
- File types and python object adapters
- Looping through files with dictionaries
- File-based data stores
- Operating system interaction
- User-interface GUI components
- Data display GUI components
- GUI Design through user interview
- User-centered design
- Top-down design approach
- Psuedocode versions of algorithms
- Algorithm implementation in python
- Searching, sorting, and traversal algorithms
- Monte carlo simulations
- Simulation design phases
- Model and unit testing
- Technical interview preparation
Reference Materials Print Book: Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 2nd Edition, by John
Zelle, Franklin, Beedle, and Associates Independent Press. Amazon link.
Online learning tool: Code Academy’s Interactive Python programming course
Python Software Foundation’s Python 2.7 Language reference
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CIT 130 - Object-Oriented Programming 1: Java Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 111 or with Instructor’s permission
Description This course uses the skills gained in CIT 111 and expands on the concepts of the software development process, data representation and storage, program control structures, objects and classes. Additional topics include event handling, arrays and window based graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Create Java programs using object-oriented design and program structure.
- Apply Java language elements to create Swing GUI components with event handling.
- Apply Java language elements to use string processing techniques in a program.
- Apply Java language elements to create programs with single dimension arrays of primitives and objects.
- Apply Java language elements to create programs utilizing inheritance.
- Use exception handling in programs to create user friendly applications.
Listed Topics
- Review of data types, Boolean expressions and control structures
- Switch statements nested control structures and enhanced loops
- Review of writing classes and their constructors
- Scope, overloading and overriding
- Swing components and event handling within window applications
- Integrated development environment (IDE) testing and debugging techniques
- Exception handling
- String processing techniques
- Abstract classes, class hierarchies, inheritance and polymorphisms
- Arrays of primitives and class objects
Reference Materials Current textbook, current version of software, multimedia, internet and Web server account. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 12/19/2012
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CIT 140 - Office Productivity Applications Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer, eligibility for MAT 090 .
Description This course provides students with knowledge and skills involved with common office productivity applications. Student learn the features and functions of the Excel spreadsheet application as well as the Access database application. Students learn to effectively use and integrate data from spreadsheets with a database in the development of solutions for business-oriented problems. Critical thinking and quantitative reasoning through project-based activities is emphasized. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Manage spreadsheet worksheets and workbooks.
- Demonstrate effective spreadsheet workbook management techniques.
- Manage data cells, ranges and tables within a spreadsheet.
- Apply custom data formats and layouts within a spreadsheet.
- Perform spreadsheet operations with formulas and functions.
- Create advanced formulas, charts and tables within a spreadsheet.
- Manage a simple relational database.
- Create tables, queries, forms and reports within a relational database.
- Devise business-oriented solutions involving simple relational database design and its integration with a spreadsheet for data analysis purposes.
Listed Topics The following topics are based in part on those items specified by Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) for Excel, Excel Expert and Access certification.
- Excel workbook and worksheet creation, formatting, options, navigation and distribution
- Excel cell formats, ranges and organization
- Excel formulas, functions, data analysis, conditional operations and troubleshooting
- Excel table creation, styles, filtering, sorting and distribution
- Excel chart creation and formatting
- Access exported tables, table creation, fields and records
- Access query controls, calculated fields and grouping
- Access form controls and formats
- Access report controls and formats
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 141 - Word Processing Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and Windows operating system, keyboarding and some basic exposure to Microsoft Office
Description This course introduces basic and intermediate word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment using Microsoft Word. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Create and edit a document.
- Write a research paper.
- Write a resume and cover letter.
- Generate form letters, mailing labels and directories.
- Design and create a professional newsletter.
- Design and create a simple Web page and online form.
- Create a master document, an index and a table of contents.
Listed Topics
- Custom options under MS Word
- Text entry and document saving
- Paragraph and character formats
- Clip Art
- Margins and line spacing
- Headers and footers
- Writing tools
- Citations
- Wizards
- Tables
- Tab stops
- Title pages
- Section breaks
- Character styles
- AutoShapes
- Field codes; merging documents and records
- WordArt
- Drop caps
- Column breaks and balancing columns
- Document templates and online form fields
- Styles
- Macros
- Master document and subdocuments
- Cross-references, index, alternating headers and a table of contents
Reference Materials Current and appropriate textbook and software. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/13/2006
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CIT 142 - Desktop Publishing Concepts Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and Windows operating system, keyboarding and experience with Microsoft Word.
Description This course introduces the fundamentals of word and image production using a personal computer. This course provides hands-on development that emphasizes the elements of page composition, publication design, text construction, graphs, and business applications. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in producing flyers, proposals, and brochures in a computerized office environment using Microsoft Word and Publisher. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify desktop publishing tools and explain their proper use.
- Identify the basic elements of design.
- Manipulate design elements to have the desired effect.
- Compose newsletter, newspaper, advertisement, sales promotion, business document and form layouts.
- Manipulate pictures using digital editing hardware and software.
- Identify potential legal problems with published material.
- Create a published product from concept to final product.
Listed Topics
- Software and hardware involved with document layout, illustration, image editing
- Publishing applications such as Microsoft Word and Publisher
- Typefaces, element position, white/grey/black space, contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity
- Page and document layout, article placement, captions, headlines for newsletters and newspaper layouts
- Element placement for sales promotions, business documents, and forms
- Scanner settings to affect image quality, use of digital editing hardware and software, identifying different digital printing media
- Real-world project evaluation for appropriate format and content
- Digital printing media
Reference Materials Current and appropriate textbook and software. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/13/2006
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CIT 145 - Programming in C Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 111 or strong previous programming experience.
Description This course provides a working knowledge of the C programming language. The focus of the course includes program structure, data types and variables, input and output, control structures, user-defined functions, bit operators, arrays, pointers and an introduction to data structures. This course is C programming for programmers and not an introduction to programming using C. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Create algorithmic solutions to coding problems.
- Create programs using C input/output functions.
- Create programs using various control structures.
- Develop programs using functions available in the C standard library.
- Design programs using user-defined functions.
- Write programs to include data structures.
- Demonstrate a mastery of pointers.
- Program bit manipulator operators.
- Design programs to include file processing.
Listed Topics
- C program structure
- Data types and variable declarations
- C standard input and output streams and statements
- C control structures
- C standard library functions
- User-defined functions and parameter passing
- Arrays, pointers and strings
- Structures, unions and bit manipulation operators
- File processing
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/14/2019
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CIT 150 - PC Components and Operating Systems Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 115
Description This course provides students with the knowledge and skills involved with managing and maintaining a personal computer environment. Topics include: system architecture, boot process, command line interface, motherboards, memory, installing & optimizing storage devices, input/output devices, multimedia devices, managing & supporting a Windows operating system environment, networked computers, printers and troubleshooting & maintenance fundamentals. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe motherboard components, characteristics of CPUs, memory types, types of adapter cards, storage devices, power supplies and cooling methods.
- Install, configure, and maintain personal computer components and peripherals.
- Detect problems, troubleshoot and repair/replace personal computer components.
- Explain and interpret common hardware and operating system symptoms and their causes.
- Implement common preventative maintenance techniques.
- Explain the process and steps to install and configure the Windows operating system, the boot sequence and startup utilities.
- Select the appropriate Windows commands, utilities and tools to evaluate and resolve common operating system issues.
- Install and configure a small office/home office network.
- Describe the basic principles of security concepts and technologies involved with wireless protection, BIOS security, password management and biometrics.
- Prevent, troubleshoot and remove viruses and malware.
Listed Topics
- Storage devices and backup media (solid state, magnetic, optical, removable)
- Motherboard components (form factor, I/O interfaces, memory slots, processor sockets, bus slots & architecture, ATA and SATA interfaces, BIOS/CMOS)
- Power supplies and cooling methods (AC, ATX, voltage, wattage, heat sinks, case fans)
- CPU characteristics (AMD/Intel, multi-core, on-chip cache, speed, word width)
- Memory types and characteristics (DRAM, SRAM/SDRAM, DDR, RAMBUS, parity, ECC, channel, speed)
- Display device characteristics (LCD, connector types, settings)
- Peripheral and input devices (mouse, keyboard, bar code reader, touch screen)
- Adapter cards (video, multimedia, I/O, communications)
- Laptop components (expansion devices, communication connections, power, input devices)
- Printers (types, local versus network, consumables)
- Windows user interfaces (My Computer, Control Panel, command prompt utilities, administrative tools, Task Manager)
- Windows installation (file systems, files, installation methods, options, Device Manager)
- Boot sequence (POST, disk boot order, boot options)
- Security features (wireless encryption, malicious software protection, BIOS security, password management)
- Troubleshooting (diagnostic tools, strategies and techniques, systems troubleshooting, peripherals troubleshooting, network troubleshooting)
Reference Materials The course will use a current and appropriate text on managing and maintaining a PC
hardware/software environment. While not a course designed to fully prepare students
for CompTIA’s A+ certification exams, textbooks that support this material and concepts
are appropriate for CIT 150.
When taught in a classroom environment, a work area containing a PC with the proper
hardware and operating system environment is required for performing labs (typically 1
to 2 students for each PC) that involve operating system settings and replacing hardware
components. When taught in an online environment, software-based simulators can
alternatively be used for performing labs related to hardware components and operating
systems.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 03/15/2007
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CIT 155 - Excel Spreadsheets Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and Windows operating system, keyboarding and basic exposure to Microsoft Office. Ability to effectively manage Windows files and folders.
Description This course is a comprehensive use of electronic spreadsheets in solving business and technical problems using Microsoft Excel. Students learn through applied and project-based activities that go beyond the mechanics of the software. It engages students to utilize critical thinking activities for applied learning and problem solving. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Organize and create effective worksheets and workbooks with formulas and functions.
- Create and modify charts.
- Create and manage formal Excel tables for problem solving.
- Create and modify PivotTables and PivotCharts.
- Use What-If analysis with data tables, Goal Seek, Scenario Manager and Solver.
- Use advanced statistical functions.
- Create structured worksheets, supporting problem-solving.
- Work with large volumes of data and import data from various sources.
- Collaborate on and distribute workbooks.
- Create and use templates and create and run macros.
- Locate and download Web data and successfully integrate it in Excel-based projects.
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- Introducing Excel
- Formulas and functions
- Charts
- Structured Excel datasets and tables
- Subtotals, PivotTables and PivotCharts
- What-if analysis
- Specialized functions
- Multiple-sheet workbook management
- Imports, web queries and XML
- Collaboration and workbook distribution
- Sharing data with other office applications
- Using data validation
- Templates, styles and macros
- Locating and downloading data collections from the World Wide Web
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/01/2012
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CIT 161 - Visual Basic: Windows Programming Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 111 or previous experience with an object-oriented programming language.
Description This course introduces students to developing applications for a Windows environment using Visual Basic. The course emphasizes designing graphical user interfaces/dialogues and event-driven programming. Topics include creating and using classes, the design of the graphical user interface, human/computer interaction, testing and evaluation, rapid prototyping, design tools, database access with SQL, and ADO.NET. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Build full-featured Windows applications that provide fast and effective solutions to business needs.
- Demonstrate proper graphical user interface design utilizing menus, controls, icons, dialogue and color; implement user navigation.
- Develop Windows-based application programs utilizing various features such as menus, common Windows dialogs, ADO.NET, database access with error validation and SQL.
- Create Windows components using visual inheritance.
- Use Visual Basic as a front end to a database to consume and manipulate data.
- Demonstrate essential concepts of human/computer interaction and error-handling, debugging and testing that is required in creating an effective application.
- Adhere to Windows standards in the development of Visual Basic programs.
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- Application development using object oriented, event driven design
- Objects: classes, properties, methods, events, inheritance, collections
- Designing applications: user interface, windows standards, forms, common controls, events, code and variables
- Controlling program execution: functions and procedures, control structures, debugging
- Data structures including single and multi-dimensional arrays
- Menus, String processing, dialogs, error trapping
- File Handling
- Developing database applications using ADO.NET and SQL
Reference Materials
- The course will use a current and appropriate text on Visual Basic and class handouts as required.
- Students need access to a computer classroom with Internet access under Windows and with Visual Studio that includes Visual Basic.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 05/14/2007
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CIT 180 - Computer Forensics 1 Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 115 or waived with instructor approval.
Description This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the computer forensics field and technology. Students will obtain essential knowledge of the computer forensics profession, legal issues and procedures of computer investigations and digital evidence management, industry-standard computer forensic tools, file systems, data recovery and collection, and sample case evaluations. Each student is required to sign an ethical agreement with the instructor. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define basic terminology in computer forensics and digital evidence.
- Describe the role of computer forensics and relevant laws in a criminal investigation.
- Explain procedures for public and private investigations of computer crimes or incidents.
- Identify and prepare a computer forensic investigation and secure digital evidence.
- Cite and explain relevant legal ground or corporate policies for pursuing digital evidence.
- Identify legal or business needs for computer forensic hardware and software tools.
- Describe and use common industry-standard computer forensics tools.
- Manage digital evidence with proper retention, storage, and documentation.
- Describe the underlying concepts of data storage and Windows and DOS file systems.
- Perform basic steps in data acquisitions of disk files using a software tool.
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- Introduction to computer forensics, technology, and related disciplines
- Public enforcement investigations versus private business investigations
- Definitions of a computer crime, incident, and digital evidence
- General steps in planning and conducting a computer investigation
- Legal issues and procedures in collecting and securing digital evidence
- Search and seizure and chain of custody regarding digital evidence
- Windows and DOS file systems and Windows registries
- Computer forensic hardware and software tools
Reference Materials Selected textbooks, references, and industry-standard hardware and software tools will be used. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/07/2009
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CIT 181 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 115 or waived with instructor approval.
Description This course provides students necessary background in the technical realities and legal and theoretical principles of computer and information security to help them identify and evaluate computer security crimes and incidents. Topics include information security components and models, legal and ethical issues in information security and privacy, basics of computer networks and data communication, common computer and network system threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities, as well as information security risk and damage analysis and assessment. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define information security and describe major information security models.
- Discuss needs for information security and procedures of information security auditing.
- Identify major national and international laws that protect privacy and information security.
- Discuss legal, ethical and financial ramifications of information security violations.
- Explain the basic concepts of IP addressing and the TCP/IP protocol.
- Analyze network traffic and configure various Internet security settings.
- Identify and describe common computer and network threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of current information security solutions.
- Analyze and assess the risks and damage of business information systems.
- Develop information security policies or plans that address potential crimes or incidents.
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- Information security models and components
- Information technology laws and ethics
- Business needs and customer privacy
- Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- IP addressing and TCP/IP model, layers, protocols, and functions
- Network sniffing and data analysis
- Operating system and Internet security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
- Strengths and weaknesses of IDS and firewalls
- Information security risk management and damage assessment
- Information security policies and planning
Reference Materials Selected textbooks, references, and industry-standard hardware and software tools will be used. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/03/2006
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CIT 185 - Network Security Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 175
Description This course highlights the models and protocols essential to securing wired and wireless networks. Students also learn to capture and analyze network traffic, identify network security threats, and apply and evaluate network security controls. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe network types and connection and data communication processes.
- Describe the functions of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) layers and vulnerabilities.
- Describe various network threats and attacks.
- Capture network traffic for security analysis.
- Analyze network traffic to identify security anomalies and attacks.
- Evaluate different network security solutions and controls.
- Apply network security safeguard solutions and tools.
- Conduct network security audits.
- Explain cryptography and public key infrastructure.
- Explain digital certificates and digital signatures.
Listed Topics
- Network types and connection and data communication processes
- OSI and TCP/IP layers, functions and vulnerabilities
- Network threats and attacks
- Network traffic capture and analysis
- Network traffic sniffing tools
- Network security solutions and controls
- Hands-on work on network safeguards and tools
- Network security audits and logs
- Cryptography and public key infrastructure
- Digital certificates and digital signatures
Reference Materials Appropriate materials, references and software tools will be used. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 11/04/2014
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CIT 186 - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 175
Description This course covers the basic theory and practice of detecting and preventing intrusions and attacks in cyberspace. The study emphasis is on methods and tools to monitor for and identify system vulnerabilities and threats and prevent attacks. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe internal and external intrusion threats and risks.
- Create intrusion event handling procedures.
- Identify current penetration testing tools, technique and procedures.
- Apply current penetration testing tools, technique and procedures.
- Perform network and system discovery and footprinting.
- Describe Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS) principles, tools and techniques.
- Evaluate IDS/IPS tools.
- Create IDS/IPS rules and sensors to prevent and detect intrusions.
- Test IDS/IPS rules and sensors.
- Respond to detected intrusions appropriately.
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- Internal and external intrusion threats and risks
- Intrusion event handling procedures
- Penetration testing tools, technique and procedures
- Hands-on work on penetration testing
- Network and system discovery and footprinting
- IDS/IPS principles, tools and techniques
- Strengths and weaknesses of IDS/IPS tools
- Hands-on work on creating IDS/IPS rules and sensors
- Hands-on test of IDS/IPS rules and sensors
- Response to intrusions and event handling
Reference Materials Appropriate materials, references, and software tools will be used.
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 11/04/2014
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CIT 205 - Help Desk and User Support Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 115 , CIT 140
Description This course focuses on information and services that today’s computer users require from user support specialists to enhance productivity and to resolve problems. Topics include an overview of the emerging user support services field, hardware and software evaluation, facilitation of product standards, needs assessment, system installation, user training, documentation preparation, troubleshooting and other forms of assistance. Problem solving, communication skills and interpersonal relations will be emphasized throughout the course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define the role and responsibilities of computer help desk and user support personnel.
- Explain and provide examples of the importance of customer service and support.
- Identify and explain Help Desk operations, technologies, and environments.
- Define and write examples of User Support operations, technologies and environments.
- Evaluate current and new hardware and software requirements, and perform needs assessments.
- Explain the need to define, communicate and enforce product standards.
- Identify and explain the use of performance standards.
- Identify the common processes, procedures and service levels used when providing customer service.
- Prepare appropriate documentation such as training manuals, online help and product standards guidelines.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of installing and maintaining computer software and hardware systems.
- Evaluate ergonomic factors affecting the user’s environment.
- Respond appropriately and professionally to users’ needs, concerns, and problems.
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- Introduction to User Computing and Computer User Support
- Customer Service Skills for User Support
- Troubleshooting Computer Problems
- Common Support Problems
- Product Evaluation Strategies and Standards
- Introduction to Help Desk Concepts
- Help Desk Operations
- Help Desk Roles and Responsibilities
- Help Desk Processes and Procedures
- Help Desk Tools and Technologies
- Help Desk Performance Measures
- The Help Desk Setting
- Customer Support as a Profession
Reference Materials The course will use a current and appropriate textbook, current and appropriate software, and the use of a computer lab connected to the Internet for hands-on exercises. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/03/2009
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CIT 206 - Administrative Technology and Procedures Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 141
Description This course is a comprehensive application of office technology skills using various computer programs to complete common business tasks including business writing, document formatting, telecommunications, records management, presentations and a variety of essential skills required in today’s business office. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the current trends in technology in today’s office environments.
- Use various computer applications to create properly formatted business documents according to accepted professional’s styles, including mass mailings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of telecommunications in business including telework or the virtual office.
- Properly file, archive and purge records according to Association of Record Managers and Administrators (ARMA) filing rules including electronic filing systems.
- Prepare business presentations using PowerPoint including hyperlinks to online resources.
- Plan business travel arrangements using the Internet, create itineraries using Word and associated expense reports using Excel.
- Plan meetings and conferences using online resources and create attractive agendas, brochures and flyers using desktop publishing.
- Prepare outgoing mail according to USPS regulations and private mail services including costs using online resources.
- Receive and annotate incoming mail and prepare for distribution.
- Use highspeed copy machine and network capabilities for copying, faxing and printing.
- Prepare professional documents for career advancement using Internet and other computer applications.
Listed Topics
- The changing office environment
- Written communications
- Telecommunications and telework or virtual office
- Records management
- Business presentations
- Business travel arrangements
- Business meetings and conferences
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail
- Reprographics
- Preparing for job search and career advancement
Reference Materials The Administrative Professional: Technology and Procedures 13th Edition; Fulton-Calkins, Thomson – SouthWestern, 2007. ISBN 0-538-72948-1 (or equivalent) Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/13/2006
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CIT 215 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 130 or CIT 161 or CIT 230 or permission of the instructor.
Description In this course, students utilize a system development methodology through team-based projects that demonstrate their Information Technology skills. The focus of the course includes the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases, user system requirements, logical and physical design, test and implementation planning, performance evaluation, software package evaluation and acquisition, prototyping, structured and object-oriented methodologies, development and adherence to the system life cycle standards and designing interfaces and dialogues. This course encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, team members and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply the tools and techniques of analysis and design needed to meet the needs and goals of an organization.
- Solve business problems using a systems approach.
- Analyze the requirements of a simple system.
- Explain the role of the SDLC in the development of information systems.
- Formulate plans related to software package evaluation and acquisition, system testing, user training and support.
- Demonstrate effective communications necessary to work with clients, users, team members and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system.
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- Systems development environment
- System requirements
- Process modeling and conceptual data modeling
- Systems planning and selection
- Alternative design strategies
- Object-oriented analysis and design
- Rapid application development and case tools
- Effective human interface and database design
- Project management
- Systems implementation and operation
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 220 - Linux Operating System Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 115
Description This course introduces students to the Linux operating system. Lecture and classroom labs utilize a Linux operating system environment to explore the following topics: Installation, Bash shell, the command line interface, file systems, file maintenance tools & commands, window manager configuration and simple shell scripting. The course is intended for students with some experience of other operating systems but with little or no experience with Linux and can be used in preparation for various Linux certification examinations. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the steps involved with the installation of Linux.
- Demonstrate various Linux file system management and administration practices.
- Utilize the command line interface involved with the Bash shell commands and text editors.
- Demonstrate common administrative tasks including script development, system initialization, X Windows configuration, Linux process management, file compression, system backup, troubleshooting and enhancing performance.
Listed Topics
- Installation sources (physical media versus network types)
- Partitioning schemes and various file systems
- Directories involved with the boot and system configuration
- Boot process and various package management functions
- Profile and environment variables system-wide and at the user level
- Boot issues
- Tools and techniques involved with directory navigation, file commands, file editing using vi, process management, I/O redirection, special devices, system documentation, virtual consoles, and kernel information
- Basic scripting using Bash
- System and application logs
- Backup and restore operations
- X11 window GUI
- Runlevels and their purpose
- File systems (disk usage, quotas, check & repair, NFS, swap)
- Task scheduling
- Performance monitoring tools and concepts
- Linux system services for starting and stopping processes
- CUPS print services
- User and group accounts using various tools and configuration files
- File permissions and ownership
Reference Materials The course will use a current and appropriate Linux textbook (relevant materials for CompTIA Linux+ are appropriate).
When offered in a classroom, students need access to a networked LAN computer classroom that is not connected to the overall college network. These PCs should have one of the latest versions of Linux systems installed on each PC. When offered via Distance Learning, students require accounts on the CCAC server providing command-line access to a Linux computer over the Internet. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/03/2009
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CIT 230 - Database Systems Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 111 or CIT 130 or CIT 145 or CIT 161 or permission of the instructor.
Description This course covers information systems design and implementation within a database management system (DBMS) environment. Students learn to create data models of user’s needs, gain foundation skills in database design and learn to use standard Structured Query Language (SQL) to interact with databases. The focus of the course includes the relational database model, the Entity-Relationship (E-R) model, SQL, database design and implementation, database normalization and multiuser DBMS administrative management. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of database design terminology, concepts and applications.
- Create data modeling using the Entity-Relationship (E-R) model.
- Construct a database using SQL.
- Demonstrate application processing using SQL.
- Create a database application system with a representative DBMS that includes appropriate programming procedures, form, report and menu/applications generators.
- Identify DBMS administrative functions, including concurrency control, database security and recovery processes.
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- Database concepts and terminology
- The relational model
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- The Entity-Relationship (E-R) model
- Database normalization
- DBMS design and implementation
- Programming methodology for automating procedures: syntax, control structures and algorithm development
- DBMS administrative functions, concurrency controls and database security
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 244 - Object-Oriented Programming 2/Java Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 130
Description This course builds on the concepts of software design and development introduced in CIT 130 . Review basic Object-Oriented design and program structure in the creation of Java applications. The focus of this course is on Object-Oriented design data encapsulation, graphical user interfaces, exception handling, multi-threading, Input/Output processes and data structures. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Employ inheritance, polymorphism and encapsulation by implementing interface and abstract classes.
- Create advanced Swing graphical user interface (GUI) components in a program.
- Apply Java language elements to use error and exception handling techniques in a program.
- Apply Java language elements to use Input/Output streams and file access methods in a program.
- Apply Java language elements to create programs with multi-dimension arrays of primitives and objects.
- Apply Java language elements to create programs utilizing inheritance and class hierarchies.
- Implement ArrayLists using queues and stacks.
- Use predefined application programming interface (API) Java collection classes to manage data in a program.
- Apply multi-threading techniques in a Java program.
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- Object-Oriented design
- Interpret unified modeling language (UML)
- Java API
- Exception handling
- Multi-threading
- Data structures
- Abstract classes, class hierarchies and polymorphisms
- Files structure and data streams
- Inner and nested classes
- Protecting class data fields
Reference Materials Current textbook, current version of software, multimedia, internet and Web server account. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 12/19/2012
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CIT 245 - Data Structures and Programming: C++ Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 130
Description A course in software design and development which focuses on data abstraction and implementation of information structures. The course introduces the object-oriented language C++. Topics include arrays, pointers, lists, stacks, queues and trees, Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Develop and present problem solutions using abstract data types.
- Compile, build and execute C++ programs.
- Implement, by using codes, code linked lists, stacks, queues and trees.
- Compare the efficiency of different algorithms.
- Implement various sorting and searching algorithms.
Listed Topics
- C++ data types, identifiers, and operators
- C++ control structures
- Data abstraction
- Linked lists
- Stacks and queues
- Trees
- Sorting and searching algorithms
Reference Materials Current and appropriate textbook; current and appropriate versions of software. Approved By: Flores, Roy Date Approved: 11/12/1998
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CIT 250 - Internetworking of Computers Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 120
Description This course introduces students to the essential concepts and technical skills necessary to establish an Internet or Intranet within an enterprise, and the use of TCP/IP as a routable network protocol. Windows Server is used as a vehicle for both discussion and related lab activities. Topics include planning and installation, diverse client support, multiple protocol support, domain management, Novell and Macintosh connectivity, Remote Access Server, Active Directory Services and troubleshooting. Detailed coverage is also provided on TCP/IP issues such as IP addressing, bridging and routing, DHCP and naming services. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate the steps required to set up an Intranet or Internet within an enterprise.
- Demonstrate the steps required for the implementation of TCP/IP as a routable network protocol.
- Demonstrate the subnetting process.
- Plan and implement an enterprise network.
- Explain and list the concepts of IP addressing, DHCP, and bridging and routing.
- Explain how remote sites are connected utilizing VPN’s and RADIUS.
- Explain how to administer a multi-site, multi-domain environment.
- Describe how to integrate multiple platforms such as Microsoft, Novell and Unix, into an enterprise.
- Explain how security issues pertain to an enterprise.
Listed Topics The following is intended to show specific topics to be covered and does not specify a required sequence.
- Communication architecture involved with WANS, switching, security
- Network applications used for internetworking
- Integrating networks using different operating systems (Novell and Unix)
- Integrating networks using different protocols and channel access methods
- Managing Active Directory Services across multiple LANs
- TCP/IP (DHCP, name resolution via WINS and DNS)
- Network monitoring, firewalls, proxy servers, system performance issues
- Troubleshooting problems and tools
Reference Materials Current and appropriate textbook, class handouts and use of a Windows Server lab supporting multiple servers. Approved By: Flores, Roy Date Approved: 11/12/1998
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CIT 251 - Windows Server Operating System Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 120
Description This course presents lectures and hands-on labs involving Windows Server administration, as well as technical support knowledge and skills necessary to install, upgrade, and maintain a single LAN that uses Windows Server. Students learn and practice the following network administration concepts: planning for server hardware and network protocols, planning the Active Directory and Security, server installation, server configuration, configuring storage, backup options, managing accounts, managing printers, remote access and virtual private networks, managing Internet and network operability, server monitoring and optimization, network monitoring and troubleshooting. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have both knowledge and hands-on experience of networking technical support as found in a Windows Server environment. The student will be capable of acting as an assistant to an administrator in a simple LAN configuration using Windows Server. The following outcomes are taken from Microsoft’s Preparation Guide for Exam 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.
1. Manage basic disks and dynamic disks
2. Monitor server hardware using Device Manager and Control Panel
3. Optimize server disk performance
- Implement a RAID solution.
- Defragment volumes and partitions.
4. Install and configure server hardware devices
- Configure driver signing options.
- Configure resource settings for a device.
- Configure device properties and settings.
5. Manage local, roaming, and mandatory user profiles
6. Create and manage computer accounts in an Active Directory environment.
7. Create and manage groups:
- Identify and modify the scope of a group.
- Find domain groups in which a user is a member.
- Manage group membership.
- Create and modify groups by using the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.
8. Create and manage user accounts
- Create and modify user accounts by using the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snap-in.
9. Troubleshoot computer accounts
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to computer accounts by using the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snap-in.
- Reset computer accounts.
10. Troubleshoot user accounts
- Diagnose and resolve account lockouts.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to user account properties.
11. Configure access to shared folders
- Manage shared folder permissions.
12. Troubleshoot Terminal Services
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to Terminal Services security.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to client access to Terminal Services.
13. Configure file system permissions.
- Verify effective permissions when granting permissions.
- Change ownership of files and folders.
14. Troubleshoot access to files and shared folders
15. Monitor and analyze events using Event Viewer and System Monitor
16. Manage servers remotely
- Manage a server by using Terminal Services remote administration mode.
17. Troubleshoot print queues
18. Monitor system performance
19. Monitor file and print servers using Task Manager, Event Viewer, and System Monitor
- Monitor disk quotas.
- Monitor print queues.
- Monitor server hardware for bottlenecks.
20. Monitor and optimize a server environment for application performance.
- Monitor memory, network, process, and disk performance objects.
21. Perform system recovery for a server.
- Back up files and System State data to media.
- Configure security for backup operations.
22. Manage backup procedures.
- Verify the successful completion of backup jobs.
- Manage backup storage media.
23. Restore backup data.
24. Schedule backup jobs.
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- Managing and maintaining physical and logical devices
- Managing users, computers, and groups
- Managing and maintaining access to resources
- Managing and maintaining a server environment
- Managing and implementing disaster recovery
Reference Materials Current and appropriate Microsoft Official Curriculum or Microsoft Approved Study Guide, class handouts and use of a Windows Server lab. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 11/08/2006
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CIT 264 - Mobile Apps Programming Using Android Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 130 or with instructor’s permission
Description This course is an introduction to creating software applications (apps) using an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language and the Android operating system. The focus of the course includes the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Software Development Kit (SDK) technologies, Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), program design and control structures, interactive activity classes and the activity life cycle, multimedia applications, database technology and Web application publishing. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Implement OOP language concepts and applications.
- Create apps using an OOP language and the Android operating system class libraries.
- Create a GUI to work with activities.
- Write apps to include classes, inheritance, constructors, methods and events.
- Write computer programming structures to control program logic execution.
- Implement activities, the activities life cycle, intents and fragments into apps.
- Create apps to include multimedia processing and database processing.
- Demonstrate the procedures required to deploy apps onto various devices or emulators.
- Prepare apps for Internet publication.
Listed Topics
- OOP concepts and applications
- Android operating system architecture
- Software development tools, including the SDK, IDE and emulators
- Application processes in writing, compiling, executing, testing, and debugging apps on various devices/emulators
- GUI
- Classes and inheritance
- Program design and programming structures
- Program activities and the life cycle of activities
- Multimedia processing
- Database technology
- Web application deployment and publishing
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/11/2019
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CIT 266 - Mobile Apps Programming using iOS Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 130 or with instructor’s permission.
Description This course is an introduction to creating software applications (apps) using an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language and the iOS operating system. The focus of the course includes the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and the Software Development Kit (SDK) technologies, visual software tools and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), program design and control structures, the iOS app life cycle, multimedia, database technology and Web application publishing. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Implement OOP language concepts and applications.
- Create apps using an OOP language and the iOS operating system.
- Describe the architecture layers of the iOS operating system.
- Apply visual software tools to create GUI.
- Write apps to include classes, inheritance, constructors, methods and events.
- Apply delegates and protocols to promote efficiency of applications.
- Design apps to include multimedia processing and database technology.
- Demonstrate the procedures required to deploy apps onto various devices or simulators.
- Prepare apps for Internet publication.
Listed Topics
- OOP concepts and applications
- iOS operating system architecture
- Software development tools
- Application processes in writing, compiling, executing, testing, and debugging apps on various devices/simulators
- GUI
- Classes and inheritance
- Program design and programming structures
- iOS app life cycle
- Multimedia processing
- Database technology
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/01/2019
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CIT 285 - Cybersecurity Capstone Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Instructor approval
Description This course, which must be taken in the final semester, is the exit course for the program. With the instructor’s guidance and approval, each student will work on and complete a portfolio-type project on a specific cybersecurity problem using the learning from previous courses in the program and additional research. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Evaluate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and attacks.
- Perform risk analysis and assessment for cybersecurity incidents.
- Create cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Select effective security solutions for intrusion detection and prevention.
- Handle cybersecurity incidents appropriately.
- Identify safeguards and controls to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Create technical reports on cybersecurity incidents.
- Conduct basic research in the Cybersecurity field.
- Demonstrate familiarity with cybersecurity career paths and requirements.
- Demonstrate basic skills in managing cybersecurity projects.
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- Evaluation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and attacks
- Risk analysis and assessment for cybersecurity incidents
- Cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Decisions on security solutions for intrusion detection and prevention
- Cybersecurity incident handling
- Mitigations of cybersecurity risks
- Technical reports on cybersecurity incidents
- Research skills and resources in the Cybersecurity field
- Cybersecurity career paths and requirements
- Cybersecurity project management skills
Reference Materials Appropriate materials, references, and software tools will be used. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 11/04/2014
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CIT 601 - Research using the Internet Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system.
Description This course introduces students to the Internet as an information retrieval tool and teaches strategies for locating and analyzing information. The course is designed to help students develop the basic information literacy skills necessary for college course work, general research and for lifelong learning in an information-centered society. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the types of information resources available via the Internet.
- Use effective search strategies of appropriate Internet resources and Internet-accessible library databases in the research process.
- Apply keyword and Boolean search techniques for Internet search tools.
- Access relevant information resources using Internet communication tools including web search engines, meta-search engines and subject directories.
- Evaluate the credibility, quality and accuracy of Internet resources for specific information needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of social, legal and ethical issues including netiquette, plagiarism and copyright infringement.
- Demonstrate proper use of Blackboard features utilized in most on-line CCAC classes including discussion boards and assignment submissions.
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- Blackboard features
- Brief history of Internet
- Internet communication and research tools
- Strategies for effective and efficient use of web search engines
- Keyword and Boolean search techniques
- Social, legal and ethical issues
- Evaluation of Internet resources for usefulness and reliability
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competence
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 602 - Presentation Graphics: Powerpoint Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system and some basic exposure to Microsoft Office.
Description This course is an introduction to the use of presentation graphics software using presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include planning, creating, formatting, customizing and reviewing professional presentations. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the names and functions of the presentation interface.
- Demonstrate the creation and editing of presentations.
- Format presentations with fonts, SmartArt graphics, shapes, headers/footers and notes.
- Insert pictures, textboxes, charts, tables and WordArt into presentations.
- Customize presentations with themes, backgrounds, transitions, timings, sound and animation.
- Make universal changes to presentations using master slides.
- Apply design principles in the planning and development of professional presentations.
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- Professional presentation design
- Presentation creation
- Presentation formatting with fonts, SmartArt graphics, shapes, headers/footers and notes
- Pictures, textboxes, charts, tables and WordArt
- Presentation customization
- Master slides
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 604 - Electronic Spreadsheets: Excel Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system and some basic exposure to Microsoft Office.
Description This course is an introduction to solving business and technical problems using Microsoft Excel. Topics include basic spreadsheet concepts involving design, formulas, functions and charts. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the names and functions of the spreadsheet interface.
- Describe the theory and concepts of electronic spreadsheets and their role in decision making.
- Demonstrate the ability to design a worksheet, select cells, enter text and numbers and navigate using spreadsheet application.
- Format a worksheet by adjusting column widths, inserting rows and columns, aligning text and adding borders/colors/shading.
- Create formulas using relative and absolute references and functions.
- Design charts from spreadsheet data.
- Modify attributes of charts.
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- Spreadsheet creation with text/numbers
- Formulas, functions and relative vs absolute cell references
- Spreadsheet formats
- Visual presentation of data through charts
- Role of spreadsheets in decision making
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 606 - Database Management: Access Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system and some basic exposure to Microsoft Office.
Description This course is an introduction to Microsoft Access. Topics include basic database concepts, creating a simple database, navigation, sorting and searching, creating forms, queries, reports and labels. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Design a relational database using tables, fields, field properties, primary keys, foreign keys and relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate, sort, filter and add/edit/delete records.
- Construct queries using fields in one or more tables.
- Build queries for navigating, sorting, filtering and adding/editing/deleting field data.
- Construct forms for users to enter record data.
- Demonstrate the proper use of forms to navigate, sort, filter and add/edit/delete field data.
- Produce formatted reports and labels through the sorting and filtering of field data.
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- Database structure definition and creation
- Data entry and editing
- Searching, sorting and filtering data
- Form design and use
- Report and label design
- Query construction
- Print options for tables, forms, reports and queries
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 607 - Office Management:Outlook Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and Windows operating system and some basic exposure to Microsoft Office.
Description This course focuses on developing Microsoft Outlook skills necessary to send e-mail, keep a calendar, store notes, organize tasks and keep track of contracts in a small office or home environment. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the names and functions of the Outlook interface.
- Demonstrate the use of basic mailbox functions.
- Configure different email accounts.
- Demonstrate the ability to attach files and insert pictures into emails.
- Organize messages using flags, categories and folders.
- Apply personal signatures to messages.
- Manage contacts, address book and tasks.
- Create appointments and meetings in calendar.
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- Mailbox functions
- Email enhancements
- Contact management
- Calendar management
- Task management
- Customization
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019
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CIT 615 - Computer Applications in Health Care Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Basic skills using a personal computer and operating system and some basic exposure to Microsoft Office.
Description This course provides an overview of actual and potential uses within the health care system. Emphasis is on learning about computer applications and their uses specific to nursing/allied health care. A hands-on component is included as part of the course. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe computer operations using proper terminology.
- Identify the use of computers for information management specific to health care.
- Demonstrate word processing applications in health care.
- Identify applications of spreadsheet analysis and database usage related to health care.
- Define and use computer assisted instruction software packages.
- Identify hospital information systems and their impact on the health care system.
- Identify the effects of the computer on the role of the health care team, the quality of health care and health care costs.
- Identify clients’ rights to confidentiality in computer information systems.
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- Use of the Internet for health information
- Emergence of computers into health care industry
- Sources of resistance to computers
- HIS (Hospital Information Systems)
- Privacy issues
- Ergonomics
- Databases & spreadsheets related to practice, education, & research
- Computer-Assisted Instruction experience
- Hands-on experience with word processing, databases and spreadsheets
Reference Materials The course will use a current and appropriate textbook or handouts, current and appropriate software and the use of a computer lab with access to the Internet. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/03/2009
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CIT 641 - Computer Information Security Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Regular experience using computers and Internet.
Description This course is an introduction to practical computer and data security topics for all users, including business professionals and home users. Coverage includes general information security concepts, personal computer security, internet and e-mail security, wired and wireless network security, and organizational data security and risk assessment, The course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define and describe general information security issues, including data and identity theft and various vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Discuss information security policies and principles.
- Explain how to apply physical security, data security and operating system security on personal desktop and laptop computers.
- Identify and describe risks and vulnerabilities of the Internet and e-mail.
- Identify and explain preventive measures and technologies that can be used to minimize Web attacks and protect e-mail.
- List and describe common network attacks and security solutions.
- Discuss effective practices in organizational data asset evaluation and risk assessment.
Listed Topics The following is intended to show specific topics to be covered and does not specify a required sequence.
- Definition of information security and general security policy
- Data and identity theft, various vulnerabilities and attacks, and attacker profiles
- Physical security, data security, and operating system security of personal computers
- Internet and Web vulnerabilities, attacks, and security measures and solutions
- Email vulnerabilities, attacks, and security measures and solutions
- Wired and wireless network security issues and solutions
- Organizational data security and risk assessment
Reference Materials Current and appropriate textbook, current and appropriate version of software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration, access to the Internet. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 11/08/2006
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CRT 211 - Court Transcription 2 Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CRT 111
Description This course offers advanced proficiency in English grammar, usage and punctuation with emphasis on advanced proficiency in editing, proofreading and correction of text in court reporting transcripts. Development of Case CATalyst software skills required in the production of corrected transcripts is also emphasized. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Develop advanced proficiency in English language skills including grammar, usage and punctuation.
- Utilize advanced research skills.
- Develop advanced skills in editing, proofreading and correction of text.
- Develop proficiency in Case CATalyst software.
- Use Case CATalyst software to produce corrected, accurate transcripts.
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- English grammar, punctuation and usage
- Proofreader’s symbols
- Spelling and researching
- Proofreading, editing and correcting of text for accuracy
- Software training
Reference Materials A textbook will be required
Audio-visual Materials: Course material available at class Blackboard site on http://courses.ccac.edu/ and supplemental material on the internet
Open Lab, Tutoring, etc.: Library 311A Practice Lab Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/11/2015
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