Academic Program Model

IT-Computer Applications (AAS.ITAPS)

The concentration in Computer Applications provides students with entry-level skills necessary to work as a help-desk technician, software trainer or other computer professional. The student will be provided with a well-rounded computer curriculum featuring courses in application and graphics software, hardware, internet, web page design, networking, and programming.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops, and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-071	Introduction to Networking CIS-071 Introduction to Networking An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills. Course Outline OR
PED ---	P.E. Elective PED --- P.E. Elective No Description Available OR
HED ---	Health Elective HED --- Health Elective No Description Available	2.0
CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience Course Outline	3.0
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals	16.0
Second Semester
SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline OR
BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
CIS-093	Access CIS-093 Access An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times) Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience Course Outline	2.0
CIS-094	Excel CIS-094 Excel The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ITT-071	Web Scripting I ITT-071 Web Scripting I This course focuses on applying HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and JavaScript Frameworks for developing web applications and browser extensions. Students will learn JavaScript's latest features through experiential learning. Course Outline * +++	3.0
MAT-090	Math for Computer Applications MAT-090 Math for Computer Applications Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems. Course Outline * +++ OR
MAT 1--	Math Elective MAT 1-- Math Elective No Description Available *	3.0
BUS-142	Introduction to Business BUS-142 Introduction to Business Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CIS-060	Project Management CIS-060 Project Management An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CIS-052	Visual Basic CIS-052 Visual Basic Continuation of fundamentals of programming including selection,iteration, and condition structures. Introduction to graphical interface(s) and object-oriented, event-driven applications requiring the use of events, arrays, classes, inheritance, file handling, error handling and more. Also includes ASP.NET applications and ADO.NET applications. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	4.0
CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop CIS-088 Adobe Photoshop This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters, and type transforming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-092	Adobe Illustrator CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator software, a PostScript-based drawing program, is used to create sophisticated artwork which can be imported into other programs for further manipulation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	18.0
Second Semester
CIS-074	IT Seminar CIS-074 IT Seminar Places emphasis on the student's on-the-job experiences. Job related aptitude tests as well as job hunting techniques are discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	1.0
ITT-041	IT Computer Apps Degree Internship ITT-041 IT Computer Apps Degree Internship Designed to give Computer Applications students on-the-job experience. The students must work in a computer-related area. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	2.0
CIS-049	Content Management Systems CIS-049 Content Management Systems This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup, and management. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline *	2.0
CIS or ITT	Electives CIS or ITT Electives No Description Available **	7.0
PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline OR
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
ECO-231	Principles of Econ I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Econ I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy. Course Outline OR
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	18.0

Total Program Hours

68.0

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*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester