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Academic Program Model
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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