May 19, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


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◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every campus each term.

 

Business BUS

  
  • ✽ BUS 216 - Legal Environment of Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is devoted to economic regulation, social regulation, regulation and laws impacting labor management issues, and environmental concerns. Students develop an understanding of the role of law in social, political, and economic change.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BUS 217 - Business Communication & Report Writing

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. Includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication.
    Prev. Course Codes: ENG-123
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BUS 221 - Business Law I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces business law and covers the foundations of the legal system, contract, propery, and cyber law.
    LEC 45
  
  • ✽ BUS 226 - Business Statistics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 055 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on statistical study, descriptive statistics, probability, binominal distribution, index numbers, time series, decision theory, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation. Intended for the business major.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 241 - Cultural Diversity in Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Covers the business person’s guide to cultural, travel, and information resource needs in the international arena. Specifics in negotiation, communications (verbal and non-verbal), networking, and understanding what individual countries’ needs are as far as business culture.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as-need basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  •    BUS 281 - Business Internship

    1.0 -12.0 Credits
    Provides continued instruction and the opportunity for students to supplement course work with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
    COOP 45 Clock hours per credit
  
  •    BUS 294 - Service Learning

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Allows the student to provide a service to the community utilizing knowledge and skills acquired from a course in which the student is curently enrolled or has previously taken at the student`s respective college.
    LEC 15 per credit
  
  •    BUS 334 - Organizational Leadership

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENG 121 , minimum grade C-
    Introduces students to tools and best practices of business and organizational leadership. With a focus on case studies and projects to learn, this course examines the foundational theories, development, and applications of effective leadership principles and skills. Established practices and supporting knowledge of supervisory planning, organizing, leading, and control will be discussed with a focus on entrepreneurial and small business operations.
    LEC 45 clock hrs
  
  •    BUS 426 - Contracts and Negotiations

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: COM 115 ; ENG 121 ; BUS 217  
    Designed to educate students on navigating through business practices as it pertains to creating and executing contracts through negotiations. Students will develop a solid understanding of the contracting process and key elements of procurement and acquisition, including contract formation, negotiation, financial analysis and risk management. Basic differences between contract types and how they are selected to mitigate risk in a contractual environment will be explored, as well as identifying the key distinctions between commercial, government, and international contracting process. Key concepts for building good business relationships and dealing with obstacles in the negotiation process will be discussed.
    LEC 45 clock hrs
  
  •    BUS 475 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading. Student must have junior standing.
    Unique special topics courses cover important emerging issues or specialized content that is not represented in the main BSBA curriculum. Course participants will have a broad range of opportunities to deeply explore business topics of particular academic interest and professional applicability. Junior standing and permission of instructor required. This elective many not be available at every campus.
    COOP 15 Clock Hrs
  
  •    BUS 485 - Capstone

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor
    The Senior Year Capstone course is an opportunity for students to strengthen their knowledge base prior to graduation. The Capstone course bridges the gap between career connections and general learning experiences. The Capstone course will strive to integrate the primary goals of students’ major with real-world experience through projects and/or internships.
    LEC 45 clock hrs
  
  •    BUS 487 - Business Internship

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the instructor. 
    Combines project-based field experience with selected resources, assignments, and self-assessments to build real-world professional competencies. The field experience consists of a project that reinforces and extends the student’s academic work. Providing economic, environmental, and social value to organizations and communities is emphasized. Course meetings and activities are built around learner-centered reflection, field experiences, peer discussions, and project progress reports. Student learning is supported by coaching from faculty, student peers, and field mentors.
    COOP 45 Clock hours per credit

Business Information Systems BIS

  
  •    BIS 324 - Advanced Computer Applications for Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ACC 121 , and ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    The course focuses on software applications that are used in business decision making including MS Office, Open Office, Google Docs, and ERP systems. Applies software applications to current and new processes within a company and across a value chain of partners and customers. Involves team projects, case studies, lectures, and research to solve real-world business problems.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BIS 334 - Management Systems

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ACC 121  ; Minimum grade C-
    Introduces students to the many facets of managing information systems including the behavioral, organizational, operational, and technical aspects of information systems. Explores executive information systems, management information systems, decision support systems, ERP systems, expert systems, and teleprocessing systems. Examines the use of information technology including hardware, software, telecommunications, and networks as the backbone of producing orgianizational content.
    LEC 45

Business Technology Education BTE

  
  •    BTE 100 - Computer Keyboarding

    1.0 Credits
    Designed for students who have minimal or no keyboarding skills. Introduces the touch method of keyboarding, as well as the basic operation and functions of the equipment. Emphasizes learning the alphanumeric keyboard, proper technique, and speed control.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-103, CIS-105, CIS-010, CSC-010, CSC-110, CSC-247KS
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    BTE 166 - Business Editing Skills

    3.0 Credits
    Provides proofreading techniques and reviews spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word processing formats on various types of business documents and worksheets.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Carpentry CAR

  
  •    CAR 100 - Introduction to Carpentry

    1.0 Credits
    Provides a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts. This course specifically applies to construction sites.
    LEC 15
  
  •    CAR 101 - Basic Safety

    1.0 Credits
    An overview of safety concerns and procedures in the construction field.
    LEC 15
  
  •    CAR 120 - General Construction Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAR 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Instructs students in basic framing methods and materials utilizing a hands-on framing lab. Covers floor, wall, and roof framing.
    LAB 30
  
  •    CAR 121 - Floor Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAR 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers framing basics as well as the procedures for laying out and constructing a wood floor using common lumber as well as engineered building materials.
    LECLB 22.5
  
  •    CAR 122 - Wall Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAR 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on the procedures for laying out and framing walls and ceilings, including roughing-in door and window openings, construction corners and partition Ts, bracing walls and ceilings, and applying sheathing.
    LECLB 22.5
  
  •    CAR 123 - Roof Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Describes the various kinds of roofs and contains instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs and valley intersections. Coverage includes both stick-built and truss-built roofs.
    LECLB 22.5
  
  •    CAR 130 - Windows & Exterior Doors

    1.0 Credits
    Describes the various types of windows, skylights, and exterior doors and provides instructions for installing them. Includes instructions for installing weather-stripping and locksets.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 131 - Exterior Trim

    1.0 Credits
    Teaches cornice and rake construction; corner, window and door trim; installation of soffit, frieze, fascia, and similar trim items; and includes estimation and proper selection.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 150 - Interior Trim - General

    1.0 Credits
    Covers material choices and installation techniques of various interior trim including interior doors, baseboard, and casement. Includes an overview of additional interior trim choices.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 165 - Shop Carpentry

    4.0 Credits
    Focuses on the non-site, shop carpenter and includes jig and pattern making; stationary power tool maintenance and adjustment; machining of woods; and techniques unique to shops, cabinetmakers, and millworkers.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 170 - Clinical: Construction Lab I

    4.0 Credits
    Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students in the construction discipline.
    LAB 120 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LECLB

Chemistry CHE

  
  • ◆ CHE 101 - Introduction to Chemistry I (GT-SC1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level math. Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Includes the study of measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed states. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts qualitatively and quantitatively. Designed for non-science majors, students in occupational and health programs, or students with no chemistry background.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemistry II (GT-SC1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CHE 101 ; minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on introductory organic and biochemistry (sequel to Introduction to Chemistry I). Includes the study of hybridization of atomic orbitals for carbon, nomenclature of both organic and biochemical compounds, physical and chemical properties of various functional groups of organic chemistry, and physical and chemical properties of biochemical compounds along with their biochemical pathways. Laboratory experiments are included.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ CHE 105 - Chemistry in Context (GT-SC1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Covers the study of measurements, matter, molecules, atoms, chemical bonding, nomenclature, energy, acids, bases, and nutrition. Coursework examines chemistry in the modern world and surveys the current knowledge as well as the conceptual framework of the discipline. Chemistry as a science is explored, as is the impact of chemistry on society. This course includes laboratory experience and is designed for non-science majors.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ CHE 111 - General College Chemistry I (GT-SC1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CHE 101  (or one year of high school chemistry) and MAT 121 ; or instructor permission.
    Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. Covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory and molecular orbital theory. Includes gases, liquids, and solids. Problem solving skills are emphasized. Incorporates laboratory experiments.
    Prev. Course Codes: CHE-151, CHE-151L
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ CHE 112 - General College Chemistry II (GT-SC1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CHE 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Presents concepts in the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Emphasizes problem-solving skills and descriptive contents for these topics. Laboratory experiments demonstrate qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
    Prev. Course Codes: CHE-152, CHE-152L
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CHE 112 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon. Includes structure and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families. Covers nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, & reaction mechanisms such as SN1, SN2, E1, and E2. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry.
    Prev. Course Codes: CHE-251
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CHE 211 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues the investigation into the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions and synthesis. Includes the structure, physical properties, reactivity, and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the first semester. Explores functional groups including alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and carboxylic acids. Includes reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds. An introduction to biochemical topics may be included if time permits. Laboratory experiences demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ CHE 215 - Soil and Water Chemistry

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CHE 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Studies the interaction of pollutants, both inorganic and organic, with natural systems and metal tanks. Sampling techniques, lab analysis, and leachate testing of contaminants will be covered, as well as basic principles and nomenclature of organic chemistry.
    Prev. Course Codes: EPT-025, EPT-217
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours

Chicano Studies CHS

  
  •    CHS 102 - History of the Chicano in the SW:1810

    3.0 Credits
    This course begins with the Mexican War of Independence (1810) and concludes with an in-depth study of the historical development of the contemporary Chicano World. Topics include complex ethnic, class, gender, generational, and regional relations within this group and within the larger multicultural environment of the 19th and 20th century North America.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Chinese CHI

  
  •    CHI 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides a vehicle for students to pursue in-depth topics of interest.
    LEC 15 Clock hours

College Composition & Reading CCR

  
  •    CCR 091 - Composition and Reading Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites CCR 092 
    Prerequisites: Reading Comprehension (RDG) score below 40 or Sentence Skills (SS) score below 50.
    Supports skill development for students registered in CCR-092C, College Composition & Reading, who score below RC 40 or SS 50.  Topics covered in the course include those defined in CCR 092C and/or any foundational skills needed by the student.  Any student enrolled in CCR 091 is required to co-enroll in CCR 092C.
    LAB 30 Clock hrs
  
  •    CCR 092 - College Composition and Reading

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Accuplacer Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 40-51 and/or Sentence Skills (SS) score of 50-69.  Students who score higher may also take this class.
    Integrates and contextualizes college-level reading and writing. Students will read and understand complex materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts.
    LEC 75 Clock hrs
  
  •    CCR 093 - College Composition and Reading Studio D

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites A GT 100-level co-requisite course in Communication, Science, Social Science, and Arts and Humanities.
    Prerequisites: Accuplacer Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 62-79 and/or Sentence Skills (SS) score of 70-94.
    Integrates and contextualizes reading and writing strategies tailored to a co-requisite 100-level course within one or more of the discipline strands of Communications, Science, Social Science, Arts and Humanities, and CTE. Non-GT courses are not eligible for this consideration. Students will read and understand complex discipline-specific materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CCR 094 - College Comprehension and Reading Studio 121

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites ENG 121 
    Prerequisites: Accuplacer Reading Comprehension (RC) score 62-79 and/or Sentence Skills (SS) score 70-94.
    Integrates and contextualizes reading and writing strategies tailored to co-requisite ENG-121 coursework. Students will read and understand complex materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts.
    LEC 45 clock hours
  
  •    CCR 911 - Soft Landing: Assessment Prep and Skill Refresher

    0 Credits
    This course is for students who have an Accuplacer RC score of less than or equal to 39 and/or an SS score of less than or equal to 49.  Additionally, students with any developmental placement score can chose this non-credit option for preparation and re-test into the appropriate class.
    LEC

Communication COM

  
  •    COM 105 - Career Communications

    3.0 Credits
    Develops skills needed in obtaining and keeping a job. Includes job serching, applications, resumes, interviews, and the dynamics of customer, peer, and managerial relationships. Emphasizes speaking, writing, listening, critical reading skills, and vocabulary development essential to the employment world.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ COM 115 - Public Speaking

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Combines basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis.
    Prev. Course Codes: COM-161, SPE-115
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ COM 121 - College Survival Skills

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Enables students to identify and develop strategies and skills necessary to successfully meet the challenges and expectations of the college experience. In addition, students explore resources available at the institution and elsewhere that can aid their success in college and in the workplace.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in a family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict negotiation.
    Prev. Course Codes: COM-120, COM-264, SPE-125
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    COM 126 - Communication in Healthcare

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Familiarizes the student with interactive concerns in settings related to patient-client care. Course includes discussions of diverse culture, client interaction, and family/caregiver issues. The student will also address the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, self-initiative, and conflict management as specifically experienced in the patient-as-client setting.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    COM 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ COM 217 - Group Communication

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Examines group communication theories with an emphasis on leadership and group behaviors. The course provides opportunities for group participation.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ COM 220 - Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    The course explores the link between culture and communication and will develop and/or enhance communication skills and the abilities appropriate to a multicultural society. Emphasis will be on understanding diversity within and across cultures. Relevant concepts include perception, worldview, context, ethics, language, and nonverbal communication.
    LEC 45
  
  • ✽ COM 225 - Organizational Communication

    3.0 Credits
    This course focuses on the role of communication theory and skills as they apply to business and organizational settings. Topics include organizational and leadership models, effective communication skills with peers, superiors, and subordinates, environmental factors impacting communication, and interviewing skills.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ COM 263 - Conflict Resolution

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Focuses on handling conflict productively. Students gain insights into the roots of conflict and engage in skill practice in mediating interpersonal conflicts. The emphasis is on conflict prevention.
    Prev. Course Codes: BUS-270CF
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    COM 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ ENG 119 - Writing Resumes & Cover Letters

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take ENG 030  ; Minimum grade C- or placement test.
    Provides an introduction to writing resumes and cover letters. Students will learn a variety of techniques for writing, presenting, formatting, and organizing traditional resumes, electronic resumes, and cover letters.
    LEC 15

Computer Aided Drafting CAD

  
  • ✽ CAD 101 - Computer Aided Drafting I

    3.0 Credits
    Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system, drawing set ups, drawing aids, layer usage, drawing geometric shapes, editing objects, array, text applications, basic dimensioning, and Help access.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-245, COA-050, COA-242
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAD 103 - AutoCAD LT

    3.0 Credits
    Focuses on 2D documentation using AutoCAD LT. Student needs a basic understanding of the fundamentals of drafting.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAD 119 - Intermediate CAD I

    3.0 Credits
    Serves all areas of technical graphics. Includes producting two-dimensional working drawings using applications of geometric construction, intersection and development methods, and animation techniques. Databases and file management systems are incorporated into the learning experience to improve and increase production time of technical drawings.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAD 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LECLB
  
  •    CAD 224 - Revit

    3.0 Credits
    Provides students with the sofware application training in AutoDesk Revit necessary to produce 3D architectural models and 2D drawings utilizing AIA standards.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAD 227 - Advanced Revit

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAD 224 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course focuses on the advanced applications of the Revit software. Includes family editing, topographic site plans, worksharing, phases, advanced scheduling, custom annotation, and presentation techniques.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ CAD 255 - SolidWorks/Mechanical

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces basic non-parametric 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters.  The student learns to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models.
    LEC 45.0 Clock Hours

Computer Information Systems CIS

  
  •    CIS 103 - Learning Windows

    1.0 Credits
    Provides foundational skills in Windows operating system for personal use. This course is designed for the more mature learner and/or those students who wish to advance at a slower pace.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 105 - Learning Email & the Internet

    1.0 Credits
    Provides foundational skills in email and Internet applications for personal use. This course is designed for the more mature learner and/or the student who wishes to advance at a slower pace.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 110 - Introduction to Computing Technology

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces basic computing technology with an emphasis on document creation and storage.  Use of technology for email, web surfing, and access to course materials is  included.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-100, CIS-012, CSC-012, CSC-011A-C, CSC-111A-C, CSC-121
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 112 - Mobile Computing With Laptops

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces the student to laptop computers. The course includes the special features of laptop computers that differentiate them from desktop computers. The course allows the student to make use of the ability of a laptop computer to be used at many locations with wireless connections. Students are taught the uses of the special hardware available for laptop computers, and are taught how to install and us various software on them.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Focuses on an overview of the needs for, and roles of, computer information systems. Emphasizes computer requirements in organizations, history, hardware functions, programming, systems development, and computer operations. Introduces computer applications.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ CIS 118 - Introduction to PC Applications

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces computer concepts and components, as well as application suite software and the Internet. Includes descriptions of, and hands-on experiences with, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating environments, and other common PC application packages.
    Prev. Course Codes: CSC-112, CSC-151
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 124 - Intro to Operating Systems

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS-100, CIS 110 , or CIS 118 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces concepts, terminology and hands on skills in the use of DOS and Windows. Emphasizes navigation, file manipulation, file creation and troubleshooting.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-110, CSC-035
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 128 - Operating System: (name of software)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces the functions and capabilities of an operating system,including configuring and modifying the operating system environment.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-112, CIS-136, CIS-235
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 130 - Introduction to Internet

    1.0 Credits
    Enhances the student’s knowledge of the Internet and its resources. Individuals learn terminology in dealing with the Internet. Includes privacy and copyright issues with information retrieved from the Internet. Students experience the use of e-commerce, multimedia and e-mail. Explores searching the Internet and credibility of information obtained with searches.
    Prev. Course Codes: CWB-100
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 131 - Word Processing I

    1.0 Credits
    Gives the student an introductory working knowledge of word processing. The student will create, edit, format, save, and print documents. The student will use spell check, grammar check, and thesaurus features. The student will format text, paragraphs and pages, change margins, and use the find and replace feature as well as create envelopes and labels.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-120
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 132 - Word Processing II

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 131 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Increases the student’s working knowledge of word processing. In this module, the student will learn to use the merge function. The student will create multiple page reports using headers, footers, footnotes, endnotes, and page numbers. The student will create and format documents using columns and tables.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 133 - Word Processing III

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 131  and CIS 132 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Increases the student’s working knowledge of word processing. In this module, the student will learn to use borders, drawing, word art, and graphics. The student will create macros, charts, outlines, styles, and fill-in forms. The student will also sort and select records. This course is the third in a series of modules.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 135 - Complete PC Word Processing (software package)

    3.0 Credits
    Explores a complete array of word processing skills. The skills needed to create, edit, format and print documents are covered. Other topics include character, paragraph, and page formats, the use of spelling checkers and thesaurus, hyphenation, tables, mail merge, document design, and graphics.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 140 - Microsoft Outlook

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces the functions used in Microsoft Outlook, including e-mail messages, calendar, contacts, tasks, journals, and notes.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-185
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 141 - PC Databases I: (software)

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces the student to the functions of a database using selected software. It includes skills such as file creation, searches, sorts, simple editing and indexes.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 145 - Complete PC Database

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 110 , CIS 118 , or CIS 115 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Explores a complete array of database skills. Includes table, query, form, and report creation and modification. Other topics include application integration and automation of database tasks within the database.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-140, CSC-023, CSC-023A, CSC-023D, CSC-023A, CSC-123A
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 151 - Spreadsheets I:(software)

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces the student to concepts and applications of an electronic spreadsheet. Topics include creating a worksheet, developing a professional looking worksheet, and creating charts.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 152 - Spreadsheets II: (software)

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 151 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues the concepts and applications of an electronic spreadsheet learned in the introduction class. Topics include working with lists, integrating appropriate software with other Windows programs, and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 153 - Spreadsheets III: (software)

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 151  and CIS 152  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues to build electronic spreadsheet skills. This course introduces the student to concepts and applications of an electronic spreadsheet. Topics include calculations, built-in functions, and spredsheet design; also an introduction to graphics, database, and macros.
    LEC 15
  
  •    CIS 155 - Complete Spreadsheet: (software)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 110 , CIS 115 , or CIS 118 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Exposes the student to a wide range of uses of the electronic spreadsheet with special emphasis on using it as a business tool. Includes fundamentals and terms, creating and saving workbooks, entering and using formulas, formatting, printing, multiple page workbooks, creating charts, entering and using functions, managing lists, and simple macros.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-150, CSC-022, CSC-022A, CSC-022B, CSC-022C, CSC-022D, CSC-122A, CSC-122B, CSC-140AA
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 161 - Presentation Graphics I

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces the development of presentation graphics materials including graphs, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. Emphasizes effective communication. Prior Windows experience or intro-level computer skills required.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 165 - Complete Presentation Graphics: (software package)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS-100, CIS 110 , or CIS 118 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on the development of presentation graphic materials including graphs, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. Emphasizes effective communication through computerized presentations. Covers features of PowerPoint and effective presentation techniques.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 167 - Desktop Publishing

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS-100, CIS 110 , or CIS 118 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces the concepts and applications for desktop publishing. Emphasizes page layout and design with techniques for incorporating text and graphics and final production of printed documents.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-137, CIS-135, CIS-041, CSC-041, CSC-044, CSC-245
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 172 - Introduction to Digital Video (software)

    1.0 Credits
    Students learn how to use digital video editing software to create, edit, and save movies. Students create movies using digital video clips, digital photos, and music. The basics of shooting good video, capturing video from a camera to a computer, creating movies for the web, and burning finished DVDs will be covered.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 175 - Special Topics

    0.25 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed” basis to provide current, up-to-date information.”
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-290A
    LEC
  
  •    CIS 202 - Automated Project Management: MS Project

    3.0 Credits
    Provides an in-depth exploration of project management concepts and techniques.  Uses software to automate project management processes.  Emphasizes critical thinking, goal setting, and communication with team members, management, and customers.  Real-world scenarios will be used to create task lists, assign and level resources, and modify project files.  GANTT charts, critical path methodology, PERT, project tracking and reporting will be utilized in the management of projects.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 218 - Advanced Pc Applications

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS-118; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers the advanced capabilities of a PC software applications suite. Emphasizes solving business problems by integrating data from all of the software applications that facilitate the production of useful information. Printed documents, reports, slides, and forms are produced to communicate information.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 220 - Fundamentals of Unix

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS-115 or CIS-118; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers the structure and fundamentals of the UNIX operating system. Includes the files system and file processing, various utility programs, and shell, multi-user operation, text processing and communications.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIC-212
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 240 - Database Design and Development

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces the basic concepts of relational databases, data storage, and retrieval. Covers database design, data modeling, transaction processing, and introduces the Structured Query Language for databases.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 267 - Management of Information Systems

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of managing computer-based information resources. Includes hardware, software, personnel, control techniques, and the placement and integration of information systems resources within the organization.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CIS 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed” basis to provide current, up-to-date information.”
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-270GS, CIS-290C
    LEC
  
  •    CIS 287 - Cooperative Education

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-230B, CIS-130C
    COOP

Computer Networking Technology CNG

  
  •    CNG 101 - Networking Fundamentals

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces network fundamentals using the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) suite, fundamentals of Ethernet, IP addressing, and building simple LANs (Local Area Networks). 
    Prev. Course Codes: CNT-200
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CNG 102 - Local Area Networks

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces Local Area Networking. Focuses on discussions and demonstrations of planning, installing, and supporting networks.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CNG 103 - Wide Area Networks

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CNG 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides the student with conceptual and working knowledge of how Local Area Networks communicate over a wide area. Introduces telephony, how the technology of switched voice communication channels of the public switched telephone networks are used for data communication and how voice data communications have become integrated.
    Prev. Course Codes: CNT-202
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CNG 116 - Microcomputer Hardware

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 201 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces computer hardware. Since hardware depends upon specific software to make it work properly, the course also explores relevant software topics. The course covers taking computers apart, diagnosing and fixing minor problems, and upgrading PCs with new components.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-281
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    CNG 121 - Computer Technician I:A+

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Provides students with an in-depth look at personal computer hardware, introduces networking concepts, and covers operational procedures and troubleshooting, all of which are necessary for a successful entry-level computer service technician position.  Provides extensive hands-on work with computer systems, PC setup and configuration, and basic maintenance and troubleshooting.  This course helps prepare you for the first CompTIA A+ Exam. 
    LEC 60 Clock hours
 

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