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Catalog 2014-2015 
    
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemical Dependency Counseling

  
  • CMDP 102 - Issues in Addiction Counseling


    3 Credit(s).

    Discusses clinical issues encountered as a chemical dependency counselor; includes the various models of addiction, progression, diagnosis and dual diagnosis, recovery, relapse, the intervention process, and effects of addiction on the family. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  and ENGL 052  or ESOL 052 ; or   
  
  • CMDP 110 - Individual Counseling Techniques


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides competency in the counseling relationship, including attending, client observation, paraphrasing, summarization, confrontation, and reflection of feeling; explores advanced skills and emphasizes skill development rather than an exploration of counseling theory. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  and   or ESOL 052 ; or  
  
  • CMDP 114 - Theory and Practice of Group Counseling


    4 Credit(s).

    This course will focus on the theory and practice of group counseling and the application to the chemical dependency counseling field. Concepts include: therapeutic factors; stages of group development, process and content, and role taking in groups. The course also examines the various types of groups including Yalom’s interactional group psychotherapy, States of Change/ Motivational Interviewing groups. Cognitive Behavioral groups, and Psychodrama. This course utilizes a combination of lecture/discussion and experiential exercises to familiarize the student with course content. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052  or   and RDNG 052  or   ; or  
  
  • CMDP 124 - Delivery of Services


    4 Credit(s).

    Develops clinical documentation, assessment, and case management skills necessary to function as a chemical dependency counselor; explores topics of client/family/community education, treatment planning, and confidentiality. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 102  and CMDP 110  
  
  • CMDP 173 - Internship I: Chemical Dependency Counseling


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides opportunity to apply the skills acquired in previous and present course work through placement in a facility offering chemical dependency counseling; duties may include individual, group, and family counseling; case management; intake, assessments; discharge planning; and follow-up, depending on type of facility and supervisor. The student must work at least 90 hours over a ten-week period for credit-generally one full day/evening or two half days/evenings per week for a semester minimum. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 101 , CMDP 102 , CMDP 110 , CMDP 114 , CMDP 124 , CMDP 213  and written permission from instructor required
  
  • CMDP 210 - Family Counseling


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces factors that define the modern family as well as those factors that differentiate the “healthy” family from the “problematic” family; explores traditional views of individual pathology and techniques, strategies, and approaches that differentiate family systems work from individual counseling. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 102  or written permission from instructor required
  
  • CMDP 211 - Theories of Counseling


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides a survey of the major theoretical approaches to psychotherapy; explores psychoanalytic, Adlerian, Person- Centered, Gestalt, Existential, Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational Emotive and Reality Therapy and focuses on techniques associated with each theory. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 110 
  
  • CMDP 213 - Ethics in Chemical Dependency Counseling


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces issues in the chemical dependency counseling field including professional codes of ethics, values underlying codes of ethics in the helping professions, client confidentiality, professional impairment, licensing and certification; focuses on process of ethical decision making for addictions professionals. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 102  or written permission from instructor required
  
  • CMDP 233 - Ethics in Counseling


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the many actual and potential ethical issues inherent in the counseling and mental health fields. The focus is on students being able to identify ethical issues when they occur (or as they are developing) and apply a decision- making model to solving the issue. Further focus is on development of the characteristics of an ethical practitioner. Key areas of inquiry include ethical issues in the helping professions, boundaries and multiple relationships, confidentiality, client and counselor rights, professional relationships, and credentialing/regulation requirements. A specific focus is on the ethical issues relevant to working with addicted populations, including impact of federal confidentiality regulations and working with mandated populations. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): At least 15 credits of CMDP core courses or working toward LCADC certification or written permission from instructor required
  
  • CMDP 251 - Practicum in Chemical Dependency Counseling


    1 Credit(s).

    Engages students in a seminar experience to develop materials to demonstrate the attainment of core program competencies. Students develop a portfolio demonstrating knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to practice chemical dependency counseling. Students work with a common case study of demonstrate proficiency at analysis, assessment, diagnostic skill, and treatment planning as well as ability to identify and analyze ethical issues and apply constructs from various theories. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 173 , CMDP 210 , CMDP 211 , or consent of the instructor.  
  
  • CMDP 273 - Internship: Chemical Dependency Counseling


    3 Credit(s).

    Applies knowledge and skills acquired in previous and present course work by placement in a facility offering chemical dependency counseling; duties may include individual, group, and family counseling; case management; intake assessments; discharge planning; and follow-up. Specific duties will depend on the type of facility of placement and arranged in conjunction with the supervisor at the placement site. The student must work at least 90 hours over a ten-week period for credit - generally one full day/evening or two half day/evening or two half days/evenings per week for a semester minimum. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMDP 173  and CMDP 213 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Its Role in Society


    3 Credit(s).

    Illustrates how chemistry is intimately involved in many aspects of our life; explores areas of interaction between chemistry and human society including chemistry of the earth, chemistry of the atmosphere, polymers, food, household chemicals, and energy. This course is intended for students not planning to enroll in higher-level chemistry courses. CHEM 102  is the laboratory associated with this course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 052  or ESOL 054 ; or   and MATH 082  
  
  • CHEM 102 - Laboratory for Chemistry/Society Role


    1 Credit(s).

    Serves as a laboratory course to accompany CHEM 100 ; introduces basic chemistry lab skills; demonstrates principles and concepts developed in CHEM 100 . 3 hours of laboratory per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 100 
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • CHEM 107 - Fundamentals of Chemistry


    3 Credit(s).

    Serves as a prerequisite course for allied health, engineering or science majors. It surveys the concepts of general chemistry. Topics include states of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemical equations, and quantitative relationships. This course is mainly meant for students intending to enroll in higher-level chemistry courses. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 108 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and   or  ; or   ; and MATH 082 
  
  • CHEM 108 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory


    1 Credit(s).

    Serves as a lab course to accompany CHEM 107 , and as a prerequisite to CHEM 121  and CHEM 146 ; examines how to make and record observations and accurate measurements in an investigative lab setting. 3 hours of laboratory per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 107 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 107 
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I


    3 Credit(s).

    Includes the study of atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions and equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonds and structures; typically taken by science, health professional and engineering majors. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 122 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 052  or ESOL 054 ; or  MATH 083 ; minimum grades of C in CHEM 107  and CHEM 108  or a passing score on the Chemistry Placement Test.
  
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I Laboratory


    1 Credit(s).

    Serves as a lab course to accompany CHEM 121 ; develops knowledge of chemical concepts, experimentation and of laboratory instruments and techniques introduced in CHEM 121 . 3 hours of laboratory per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 121 
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • CHEM 123 - General Chemistry II


    3 Credit(s).

    Serves as a continuation of CHEM 121 ; includes the study of liquids and solids, reactions and properties of solutions; discusses equilibrium, chemical kinetics, acid-base theory, thermodynamics, oxidation and reduction, and electrochemistry. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 124 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in CHEM 121  and CHEM 122 
  
  • CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory


    1 Credit(s).

    Continues CHEM 122  and introduces additional aspects of laboratory chemistry.CHEM 122  3 hours laboratory per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 123 
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • CHEM 146 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the chemistry of organic compounds, discusses hydrocarbons and their functional derivatives, stereochemistry, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Completion of CHEM 107 , CHEM 108 , CHEM 146 and CHEM 147  will satisfy needs of those transferring to institutions that require 8 credits of college chemistry that includes 4 credits of organic and biochemistry.    3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 147 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 052  or ESOL 054 ; or   ;  (CHEM 121  and CHEM 122 ) or (CHEM 107  and CHEM 108 )

     

  
  • CHEM 147 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces techniques of separation, purification and syntheses, and identification of biomolecules and organic compounds. 3 hours of laboratory per week. Note: When taken with CHEM 146 provides 4 credits of organic and biochemistry. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 146 
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I


    3 Credit(s).

    Is a first semester course for students needing a full year of organic chemistry; discusses the chemistry of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons and their derivatives, their syntheses, nomenclature, reactions, mechanisms, stereochemistry and uses. 3 lecture hours and 1 conference/recitation hour per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 201 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grades of C in CHEM 123  and CHEM 124 
  
  • CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory


    1 Credit(s).

    Serves as a laboratory course to accompany CHEM 200 ; emphasis on the techniques associated with the synthesis, isolation, purification & identification of organic compounds by physical properties, IR and NMR spectral analyses. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 200 
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II


    3 Credit(s).

    Is a continuation of CHEM 200 ; discusses spectroscopic, chemical and physical properties and uses of organic compounds; emphasizes aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, acids, amines and derivatives; touches on carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week. Note: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 203 is highly recommended. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in CHEM 200  and CHEM 201 
  
  • CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory


    1 Credit(s).

    Serves as a continuation of CHEM 201 ; encourages work on independent projects; emphasizes analysis and synthesis of organic compounds. 3 hours of laboratory per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 202 
    Lab Fee: $40.00

Computer-Aided Design for Architecture and Engineering

  
  • CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces basic two-dimensional drafting principles, practices utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) techniques, and covers CADD software structure and features. Discusses creation of CADD drawings using standard techniques and uses AutoCAD software. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 102 - Intermediate AutoCAD


    3 Credit(s).

    Includes advanced editing techniques, manipulations of dimensioning variables, creating template drawings, and drawing strategies. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  or written permission from program coordinator required
  
  • CADD 103 - CAD Engineering Drawing I


    3 Credit(s).

    Teaches vocabulary, construction techniques, standards, conventions, and visualization techniques to create and read engineering drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Includes technical sketching and interpreting various types of engineering drawing. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  or written permission from program coordinator required
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 105 - Intro CADD/Engineering Drawing


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CADD 106 - Self-Paced Computer Aided Design


    1 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes the generic use of the microcomputer as a CAD tool. Introduces students to the user interface and basic commands of the system. 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • CADD 111 - CAD Applications – MicroStation


    3 Credit(s).

    Exposes students to applications in CAD and provides opportunities to broaden knowledge of graphics manipulation to create fully developed 3-D designs and output using Micro Station software in a variety of design disciplines. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101 .
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 121 - Customizing AutoCAD


    3 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes custom designing software for individual user needs and applications; includes file management functions, ascribing and editing of blocks, writing macros, scripts, and Auto LISP programs. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  or permission of program coordinator
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 131 - CAD Management


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides the basic skills necessary to manage a PC CAD-based operation emphasizing assembly of components for a PC system, including hardware and software configurations and organizing and maintaining the CAD filing system. Provides overview of various types of PC operating systems. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  or written permission from program coordinator required
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D


    3 Credit(s).

    Studies three-dimensional (3D) CAD techniques and applications with emphasis on increasing productivity in the creation and editing of 3D models using AutoCAD software. Includes wireframe modeling, surfacing, shading, and 3D primitives of solids, plotting 3D models, generating solids, and Auto LISP routines that aid in 3D construction. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  or written permission from program coordinator required
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 151 - Technical Animation


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces computer graphics to produce maximum impact animated presentations for business, engineering, scientific, architectural, educational, training, or sales purposes. Includes modeling, 3D editing, animating, rendering, texture mapping, cameras, and lighting. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 152 - Intermediate Rendering and Technical Animation


    3 Credit(s).

    Teaches the production of engineering and architectural renderings and animated presentations for business, educational, and sales purposes. Includes creating the illusion of detail; animating and rendering Auto CAD files; scanning images; using clip models, bitmaps, and animations; applying sound to animations; and transferring animations to VHS tape. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 151 
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 153 - Comparative CAD Software


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CADD 154 - Introduction to GIS


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the concepts, science, and theory of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis. Students work with current version of ArcGIS. A real world GIS project will be developed. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Same As: GEOA 101 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 051  or ESOL 044  or  
    Lab Fee: $30.00
  
  • CADD 201 - CAD Specialization – MicroStation


    3 Credit(s).

    Increases knowledge and facility using Micro Station software to reinforce the concepts of reference files, cells, and level symbology. Explores customizing techniques used to increase productivity and the software’s modeling and rendering tools. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 111 
  
  • CADD 202 - CAD Building Information Modeling(BIM)-Revit


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces production of 2D architectural drawings on a CAD system. Includes basic CAD terminology, concepts, and system principles and examines storage, retrieval, data extraction, and plotting procedures. Architectural Desktop is used in this course. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  and CONT 101  (prerequisite or corequisite.)
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 216 - CAD Specialization-Electronic


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CADD 226 - Architectural Computer-Aided Design Applications


    3 Credit(s).

    Continues topics studied in CADD 202  and extends to three-dimensional design studies and preparation of presentation drawings. Discusses creation of new designs by modeling existing database drawings and “part-libraries” using the same software package used in CADD 202 . 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 202  or equivalent experience. Offered Fall semester only
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 231 - AutoLISP


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces a programming language used to develop advanced drawing and customizing techniques designed to increase productivity in AutoCAD. Discusses basic principles of AutoLISP programming. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Offered fall semester only.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  and CADD 121 
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 241 - CAD Engineering Drawing II


    3 Credit(s).

    Continues topics introduced in CADD 103 . Explores advanced vocabulary, construction techniques, standards, conventions and visualization techniques needed to create and read engineering drawings. Includes theories of various types of pictorial, auxiliary, and developmental drawings. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101  and CADD 103 
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 242 - Solid Modeling


    3 Credit(s).

    Focuses on the nature of solid modeling as contrasted with traditional two-dimensional techniques emphasizing mechanical applications. Includes development and editing of solid entities, importing and exporting models, and use of solid models in manufacturing situations. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): Current experience with two-dimensional CADD software , CADD 101 , or written permission from program coordinator required
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 243 - Intermediate Solid Modeling


    3 Credit(s).

    Continues practices and techniques developed in CADD 242 , Solid Modeling. Covers advanced modeling techniques, parametric dimensioning, complex geometry, and assemblies. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 242  or written permission from program coordinator required
    Lab Fee: $10.00
  
  • CADD 251 - Computer-Aided Civil Applications


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to CAD civil engineering techniques and applications through the use of a customized package. Includes subdivision design, grading, roads, parking lots, drainage, sewerage, water mains, erosion and sediment control, earthwork quantities (cut and fill), and cost estimation. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CADD 101 , SURV 101 , or written permission from instructor required
    Lab Fee: $10.00

Computer Automated Manufacturing

  
  • CAMM 101 - Numerically Controlled Machines


    3 Credit(s).

    Covers basic programming of CNC Machining Centers, point-to-point and continuous path systems using G and M codes and canned cycles. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 111 
  
  • CAMM 111 - Machine Tool Processes I


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers the theory and operations of manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and other machine tools; also covers the use of basic measuring tools and basic processing procedures. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $60.00
  
  • CAMM 112 - Machine Tool Processes II


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers setup of more advanced operations of manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other machine tools. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 111 
    Lab Fee: $60.00
  
  • CAMM 141 - Manufacturing Concepts/Simulation


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CAMM 142 - Principles of Manufacturing


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the students to the essential principles of manufacturing systems. Students learn how manufacturers use technology to change raw materials into finished products. The course emphasizes safety, math used in manufacturing, production and quality. The course is contextual and uses real world or simulated experiences. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • CAMM 146 - Production Control Application


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CAMM 151 - Industrial Metrics


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CAMM 152 - Turning Technology


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides instruction and practice in advanced proficiency in lathe setup, operation, adjustment, and maintenance. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Same As: CAMM 161 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 112 
    Lab Fee: $60.00
  
  • CAMM 153 - Grinding Technology


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • CAMM 156 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing


    3 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes the rules used to interpret mechanical engineering drawings according to the ANSI/ASME Y14.5M- 1994 standard. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 111 
  
  • CAMM 161 - Milling Machine Operation


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides instruction and practice to develop competence in advanced milling machine setup, operation, adjustment, and maintenance. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Same As: CAMM 152 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 112 
    Lab Fee: $60.00
  
  • CAMM 201 - CNC Programming


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides instruction in basic programming using CAM software, which covers 3-axis milling and basic lathe programming. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 101 
  
  • CAMM 202 - Advanced CNC Programming


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides instruction in advanced programming skills using CAM software, which covers 3D milling, surfacing, solids, and job setup for surface machining and advanced lathe programming using the C-axis and Y-axis. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 201 
  
  • CAMM 206 - CNC Specialization Programming


    3 Credit(s).

    Covers specific applications of interactive graphics using CAM software; uses engineering designs to generate tool- path, which will be downloaded to CNC machine tools. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 101 
  
  • CAMM 251 - Measuring and Gauging


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides instruction in measuring and gauging theory and application, with instruction on the CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 156 
  
  • CAMM 252 - CNC Milling Machine Operation


    3 Credit(s).

    Discusses theory and operation of CNC milling equipment (FADAL CNC Machining Centers) in a production environment, the setup of CNC milling machines, subroutine usage and program looping and provides hands-on operation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 101 
    Lab Fee: $30
  
  • CAMM 253 - CNC Lathe Operation


    3 Credit(s).

    Covers theory and operations of the CNC lathe; emphasizes setup, part programming, tooling selection, and hands- on operation of the Storm and HwaCheon CNC lathes. Courses offered once year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CAMM 101 
    Lab Fee: $30

Computer Graphics & Visual Communication

  
  • CGVC 273 - Internship Level 2



Computer Science/Information Technology

  
  • CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores emerging applied software applications and technologies for PC and mobile devices as tools to generate, present, collaborate and share information for education, employment and personal enrichment. Students apply information literacy skills to research and present course materials in a variety of digital formats. Course offered fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and   or  ; or    and   or with the consent of Program Director
  
  • CSIT 111 - Logic and OO Design


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces logical methods used in the development of software applications and the organization of data. Students develop solutions to real-world problems by creating algorithms using various modern software development techniques including flow charting, pseudocode, and object-oriented development concepts. This course is offered in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 051  or ESOL 044  or  ; and MATH 082 
  
  • CSIT 116 - Emerging PC Software


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores emerging application software and technologies for PC and mobile devices that allow individuals to create, manage, and share information for education, employment, and personal enrichment. This course is designed for students with previous software knowledge that desire an introduction to the latest application software. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 051  or ESOL 044  or   
  
  • CSIT 120 - Diversity in a Technological Society


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the influences of technology on human diversity. Students are introduced to basic human relationship factors, international cultures, technologies, people with disabilities, human and data communications, Artificial Intelligence, computer security, and various individuals who have influenced technology. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  and ENGL 052  or   ; or  MATH 081  or LVM 1; or written permission from program coordinator required
  
  • CSIT 121 - Web Standards


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces common Web Standards as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium. Topics include HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, and WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative.) The course emphasizes the important role standards play in Web Site development. Students learn how to use these standards to create and structurally mark-up web pages. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  (can be taken concurrently) or CSIT 155  or consent of the Program Coordinator
  
  • CSIT 123 - Authoring Web Pages


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces web page design techniques using an authoring tool, such as Adobe Dreamweaver. The student will use web page design software to create web pages that include headings, lists, hyperlinks, graphics, CSS, and forms. Topics include effective use of text, graphics, and media objects on a web page, internal and external linking, positioning objects and formatting, and design techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to create functional web pages. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or CSIT 155  or consent of Program Director
  
  • CSIT 124 - Web 2.0 Social Media


    3 Credit(s).

    Web 2.0 and Social Media introduces students to current industry best practices when migrating to a Web 2.0 media platform and managing the impact of the new media. Topics include the use of micro blogging, video conferencing, social media, virtual collaboration and training tools, as well as other approaches to effective electronic communication. The course emphasizes the review of multiple tools in order to ensure the correct solution is utilized when presented with a business challenge. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052  or ESOL 052  and RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  or   and MATH 082  and CSIT 101 
  
  • CSIT 125 - Introduction to JavaScript


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the creation of interactive web sites by integrating JavaScript into site structure. Major topics include the Documents Object Model, event-driven scripting, coding functions, parameter passing, conditionals, loops, and object-oriented principles. Students create web pages and web sites containing interactive components developed with JavaScript. Note: Credit earned for one only. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Same As: WEBT 157.
    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 155  or consent of program director
  
  • CSIT 130 - Comprehensive Word Processing


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides a comprehensive study of word processing and written communications skills for professional and personal applications; reviews basic, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills including tables, mail merge, sorting documents, macros, internet documents, and desktop publishing features for designing brochures and newsletters. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or CSIT 116  or consent of the Program Director.
  
  • CSIT 132 - Comprehensive Spreadsheets


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides a comprehensive study of spreadsheets for professional and personal applications; studies spreadsheet, database, graphic features, macro development, the integration of this package with other microcomputer packages, data security, and data integration techniques. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or CSIT 116  or consent of the Program Director.
  
  • CSIT 134 - Comprehensive Databases


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides an introduction to databases and database management systems (DBMS) and an opportunity to design, create, and modify a database using Microsoft Access; discusses retrieval of information by creating queries, reports, and forms. 3 lecture hours. This course is delivered in a combination lecture and hands-on format. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or written permission from Program Director
  
  • CSIT 136 - Using Windows


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the relationship between microcomputer operating systems, hardware and application software; covers the commands and features of the windows operating systems, storage and file management, system configuration and customization, memory management, utility products, and Windows Web technology. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Any General Education CSIT course or consent from the Program Director.
  
  • CSIT 142 - Introduction to MIS


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to Management Information Systems (MIS) from the business professional’s perspective. Students learn how MIS supports organizational strategy, collaboration, competitive advantage, decision making and global commerce. Other topics discussed are systems development, systems management, outsourcing, security and ethical issues. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or CSIT 116 
  
  • CSIT 154 - Database Concepts


    4 Credit(s).

    Database concepts provides in-depth coverage of the content of database management systems (DBMS) and their capabilities and limitations, and it covers both physical and logical data structure with an emphasis on meaningful data relationships, the role of the database administrator, and the data dictionary. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or written permission from Program Director required.
  
  • CSIT 155 - Internet Principles


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces techniques for searching the Internet and evaluating online information. Covers Internet components, terminology, history, and ethical and security issues. Includes the creation and publication of web pages using HTML. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051  or ESOL 042  and RDNG 051  or ESOL 044  or  
  
  • CSIT 156 - Introduction to SQL Using Oracle


    4 Credit(s).

    Provides an introduction to the Oracle relational database, structured query language and database concepts. Students will create tables, establish relationships, enforce integrity constraints and manipulate data. Additional database objects, database security, transaction control and user creation and management will also be introduced. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101  or consent of Program Coordinator.
  
  • CSIT 161 - Introduction to Information Assurance


    3 Credit(s).

    Discusses the principles of information security through the lens of Information Assurance management. Information Assurance is not just a technology concern but a management issue. Future organizations will expect the next generation of employees to be able to have the right combination of skills and experience to anticipate and troubleshoot multifaceted information security matters. This course will provide the students with the ability to identify threats and vulnerabilities in present systems as well as expand techniques to design and develop secure information systems as needed. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Corequisite(s): CSIT 101 
  
  • CSIT 210 - Introduction to Programming


    4 Credit(s).

    Teaches problem solving skills using accepted programming practices; discusses algorithms, data structures, fundamental syntax of an object-oriented language, such as Java, including data types, control structures, file I/O, classes, objects, methods, and arrays. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Corequisite(s): CSIT 111  or consent of Program Director.
  
  • CSIT 211 - Advanced Programming


    4 Credit(s).

    Teaches skills for solving complex problems; discusses advanced data structures and algorithms for recursion, pointer variables, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, collections, sorting and searching, and trees. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): A letter grade of “B” or better in CSIT 210  (was CINS 236 or CMSC 201) or consent of Program Director.
  
  • CSIT 212 - Visual Basic Programming


    4 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes design and development considerations for Windows based application programs; includes object-oriented programming concepts, user interface design, program flow, debugging techniques, and file access. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 111  or consent of Program Director
  
  • CSIT 213 - Advanced Visual Basic Programming


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers database creation and access in Visual Basic, interapplication communication, advanced printing techniques, and graphics. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 212 
  
  • CSIT 214 - C++ Programming


    4 Credit(s).

    Discusses procedural techniques and includes coverage of data types and program structures, basic I/O functions, and arithmetic operators; emphasizes applications using arrays, vectors, pointers, functions, structures, and files. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 111  or consent of the Program Director.
  
  • CSIT 215 - Object Oriented Programming Using C++


    4 Credit(s).

    Studies Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigm using the C++ programming language; discusses object- oriented programming techniques such as data encapsulation, constructor and destructor functions, polymorphism, inheritance, and virtual functions, operator and function overloading, dynamic memory allocation, and input/output techniques. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 214  (was CINS 225) or consent of Program Director
  
  • CSIT 221 - Server-side Scripting Languages


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the concept of server-side scripting and web applications development. Topics include dynamic web site development, session management, security, network protocols, and web services. Students develop and interact with MySQL tables using common scripting languages including PHP, ASP, and Cold Fusion.

    Same As: WEBT 257. Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 125  or consent of Program Coordinator.
  
  • CSIT 224 - Server-side Scripting with PHP


    4 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to PHP and MySQL to develop dynamic web sites. Topics will include conditionals, functions, form processing, arrays, and loops. Students create a dynamic web site by developing database tables in MySQL, connecting to them using PHP and adding content to web pages. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 221  and CSIT 111  or consent of program coordinator.
  
  • CSIT 226 - ColdFusion Development


    4 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the developing web based applications using ColdFusion. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the program coordinator.
  
  • CSIT 230 - Help Desk Management


    3 Credit(s).

    Prepares students for employment in the Information Technology (IT) field for jobs in IT Support, IT Training, Software Support, or Help Desk Support. In this capstone course, students will develop a balance of technical skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, and teamwork skills. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Registration into this capstone course requires consent of the Program Coordinator
  
  • CSIT 241 - Appld Systm Analys & Design


    4 Credit(s).

    Discusses systems analysis and design that emphasizes the Systems Life Cycle Concept; includes contemporary theories of planning, organizations, communications, investigation, control and the skills and techniques necessary for design and implementation of a software system. 4 lecture hours. Note: This course is delivered in a combination lecture and hands-on format. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 134  or CSIT 154  and at least one programming course (CSIT 111  does not satisfy this requirement) or written permission from Program Director required
  
  • CSIT 243 - Information Management for Decision Making


    4 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the multidimensional data analysis techniques of Business Intelligence that are used to retrieve and present information for decision making and problem solving. Techniques will be applied to various industries. Technologies used include Data Visualization, QBE, SQL, Report Writers, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, MS Office, Web Pages, and Adobe Portable Documents (PDF). In this capstone course for the Information Management certificate, students will complete case projects that require them to retrieve information from various data sources and present that information in various formats. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in CSIT 132 , CSIT 134 , and CSIT 123 , or consent of the Program Director
  
  • CSIT 254 - Emerging Database Design


    4 Credit(s).

    Utilizes relational database design principles, techniques and emerging technologies to design and develop relational databases using contemporary database management software. Students will identify business information requirements; transforming them into relational databases. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 154  or CSIT 156  with a minimum grade of C or better or consent of the Program Coordinator.
  
  • CSIT 256 - Advanced Oracle


    4 Credit(s).

    Discusses PL/SQL in: application development, program constructs, application schemas, functions, subprograms, packages, triggers, dependencies, large object types, supplied packages and advanced security concepts. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 156  or consent of the Program Director
  
  • CSIT 271 - Internship


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides students with individual intern (non-paid) work in the computer information system field as approved by the Program Coordinator.

  
  • CSIT 272 - Internship


    2 Credit(s).

    Provides students with individual intern (non-paid) work in the computer information system field as approved by the Program Coordinator.

  
  • CSIT 273 - Internship


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides students with individual intern (non-paid) work in the computer information system field as approved by the Program Coordinator.

  
  • CSIT 281 - Cooperative Education II


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in a chosen career field; requires meeting of general course goals and jointly-developed co-op objectives selected and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, work place supervisor and the student. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

 

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