Jun 26, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Civil/Construction Engineering Technology

  
  • CCET 1902 Technical Co-Op II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1903 Technical Co-Op III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1904 Technical Co-Op IV

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1905 Technical Co-Op V

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1906 Technical Co-Op VI

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1907 Technical Co-Op VII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1908 Technical Co-Op VIII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair. May take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1932 Co-Op Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1933 Co-Op Education III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1941 Co-Op Education IA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1942 Co-Op Education IIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 1943 Co-Op Education IIIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2020 Surveying II and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The student studies various types of route locations and surveys. Both classroom and fieldwork in horizontal and vertical curves, and slope-staking are covered. The student has hands-on use of theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, global positioning systems, and robotic total station. Computer computations traverse closure by the DMD method.

    Prerequisite(s): CCET 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2123 Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to fundamentals in the planning and selection of equipment and methods for various construction operations.

    Prerequisite(s): ARCH 1244 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2203 Strength of Materials and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course, the student studies the following topics: stress and strain, direct and shearing stresses, torsion, bending, bolted and riveted connections, basic design of timber and steel beams and timber and steel columns, beam deflections, and statically indeterminate beams.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1154 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2204 Statics and Strength of Materials

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    The statics section covers problems solving techniques dealing with resultants, free-bodies, trusses, center of gravity, equilibrium, moment of inertia, and friction. The strength of materials section covers problem solving techniques dealing with stress and strain, direct and shearing stresses, torsion, bending, bolted and riveted connections, basic design of timber and steel beams and timber and steel columns, beam deflections, and statically indeterminate beams.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2614 Structural Design and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to design practices applicable to simple steel and timber members, including connections and reinforced concrete beams, slabs, and columns.

    Prerequisite(s): CCET 2203 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2623 Concrete Technology and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to fundamentals of mix design and the inspection concerned with the manufacture and testing of concrete as a construction material. The following topics are covered: basic properties of cement and the relationships between cement, water and aggregates; properties desired in plastic and hardened concrete; proportioning mixes; sampling, and field and lab testing.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CCET 2633 Soils and Foundations and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course acquaints the student with the importance of soils as a construction material. The student performs basic laboratory tests. The design of footings is covered.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

College Experience: RODP

  
  • COL 101 Orientation: The College Experience

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course, we will study the best practices for success in college and learning on line by using technology smartly, succeeding in workplace situations skillfully, using interpersonal communications respectfully, and developing self-management practices expertly.


Computer Engineering Technology

  
  • CPET 1114 Computer Systems Installation and Maintenance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides hands-on experience in the building, installation, testing, and maintenance of microcomputer systems. Emphasis is given to developing the student’s ability to install new systems and maintain existing systems. This course also provides an introduction to various microcomputer application programs. Emphasis is given to developing the student’s ability to use Microsoft Windows-based applications software including word processing, spreadsheet processing. This course also includes an introduction to the C++ programming language.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1124 Digital Circuits and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents procedures for analyzing and designing digital circuits. Topics included are number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping, combinational logic, arithmetic circuits, flip-flops, counters, and sequential circuits. In the laboratory, students verify digital principles by constructing and testing various digital circuits.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1124  and ENTC 1114  or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1144 C++ for Technicians and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This introductory course in the C++ programming language begins with an explanation of a general program development procedure using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Some specific C++ language elements covered include looping statements, functions, arrays, input/output operations, and classes. Emphasis is placed on effective program development practices, including flowcharting and debugging techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CPET 1114  or approval of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1901 Technical Co-Op I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1902 Technical Co-Op II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1903 Technical Co-Op III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1904 Technical Co-Op IV

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1905 Technical Co-Op V

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1906 Technical Co-Op VI

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1907 Technical Co-Op VII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1908 Technical Co-Op VIII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1932 Co-Op Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1933 Co-Op Education III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1941 Co-Op Education IA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1942 Co-Op Education IIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 1943 Co-Op Education IIIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 2114 Microprocessor Applications and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students use a single-board microcomputer and a PC to investigate the organization and operation of a microprocessor and various microcomputer system components. Students interface application hardware to the computer and write their own driver software. Programs are written in assembly language.

    Prerequisite(s): CPET 1124  and CPET 1144  or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 2214 Microcontroller System Design and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents the essential elements required to design and analyze microcontroller-based systems (embedded systems). Motorola and Intel microcontroller chips are covered. Students use a personal computer as a single-user microcontroller development station when designing their hardware/software projects. All students are required to construct a working microcontroller-based system and develop software to control the system. Student software is written in assembly language and C.

    Prerequisite(s): CPET 2114  or approval of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 2314 Digital Communication System and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Data communications involving the transmission and reception of digital information is covered in this course. Topics included are the telephone system, digital codes, transmission protocols, error detection and correction schemes, RS232 and other data transmission interfaces, modems, and network communications. Laboratory assignments provide experience with circuits used in data and network communications. Technical writing is stressed in this course with the requirement of written reports.

    Prerequisite(s): CPET 1124  or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CPET 2324 Computer Networks and Systems and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the technical aspects of computer networks. Course topics include the OSI Reference Model, the hardware and software components required to implement some of the IEEE 802 local area network (LAN) protocols, and TCP/IP. Laboratory assignments make use of network test equipment and give the student experience with Windows peer-to-peer and client/server networking.

    Prerequisite(s): CPET 1124  or permission of program coordinator
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Computer Graphics: RODP

  
  • INTC 1050 Computer Graphics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course designed to introduce the concepts of computer graphics creation. The course will use the software Paint Shop Pro version X3.


Computer Science

  
  • CISP 1010 Computer Science I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will present an introduction to programming and problem-solving techniques using a high-level object-oriented programming environment. Topics will include data types, assignments, decisions, loops, functions, IO techniques, arrays, strings, and data abstractions. Emphasis will be on stepwise refinement of computer algorithms and the coding, debugging, and executing of programs. Keyboarding skills are required by the student to work in a timely fashion.

    Prerequisite(s):   ,    and MATH 0820  or equivalent. Keyboarding skills are required by the student to work in a timely fashion.
  
  • CISP 1020 Computer Science II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The course provides a continuation of advanced concepts and skills that were introduced in   . Attention will be directed to object oriented programming techniques including best practices within software engineering. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing programming logic skills, effective interface design for applications in an event-driven environment, and use of advanced data structures including Lists, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees and recursions concepts.

    Prerequisite(s):   

Computer Science: RODP

  
  • CIS 113 Programming in Visual Basic

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics to be covered include: Object-Oriented Programming, interface design, controls, decisions, creating menus and dialog boxes, writing event and general procedures, and using operating system services.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed a basic computer literacy course (e.g., CIS100, BIT1150) or receive permission of instructor.
  
  • CIS 173 Programming in C#

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to Microsoft C#. Topics to be covered include: Object- Oriented Programming, interface design, controls, decisions, creating menus and dialog boxes, looping, arrays and accessing database files.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 113  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CIS 186 Database Programming

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to enable students to develop customized database applications. Subsequent to a brief survey of relational database techniques and methods, the emphasis will be on developing the necessary skills to design, create, and implement user-friendly front ends for relational databases. Using a database engine such as Microsoft Access 2003, the course will concentrate on developing and coding procedures using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 113 or the equivalent; the student will also need to be able to use the basic functions of Microsoft Access.
  
  • CIS 193 Introduction to LINUX

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to prepare students for the COMPTIA LINUX+ Certification Exam. Linux is a relatively new open source system software that is becoming increasingly popular for use on business Web Servers, email servers, application servers, and even personal desktop systems. This course is designed to prepare students to take the certification exam; however, it is not a substitute for the certification exam. A basic foundation in computer hardware, networking concepts, as well as familiarity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows 2000 or Unix would be helpful. Programming experience of any type would also be an asset but is not explicitly required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIT 1150 or equivalent introductory computer class, or permission from instructor.
  
  • CIS 263 Web Design

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover the fundamental concepts of the Internet and World Wide Web, including how the Internet works, protocols and services, addressing and routing in the Internet. Students will design and create web pages using web page editing/publishing software and edit graphic images for web pages using image editing software. Use of simple Java applets will be covered and some basic Javascript scripts will be written for web pages if time permits.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 109, BIT 1150, or INFS 1010 .
  
  • CIS 1610 Programming in C++

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to computer science software concepts using C++. Algorithms, problem solving methods, systems development and implementation methodologies are addressed. Standard programming constructs such as simple data types, assignment statements, use of subprograms, loops, conditional statements, arrays, records, classes, abstract data types, and object oriented programming concepts are emphasized. The student will write short segments of C++ code that demonstrates command and understanding of the above concepts. A prior course in a programming language such as Visual Basic or Java is useful, but not required.

    Prerequisite(s): Student should have some background and understanding of computing and the use of information systems in society.
  
  • CIS 2640 Web Page Applications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the study of various applications available for the support of web pages. Topics covered will include web page multimedia design using Adobe Creative Suite. The latest techniques of web page design technology will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 263 . Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic working knowledge of the Windows operating system, the Internet and Web editing/publishing software.
  
  • CISP 203 Data Structures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the basic fundamental principles of Data Structures. It uses C++ as a programming language to implement a variety of data structures. As such it requires the knowledge of programming in C++ offered in the online course CIS 1610 . Topics will include recursion, C++ STL containers, vectors, C++ pointers, dynamic memory, STL Stacks, STL Queues, and Lists with or without iterators. User Designed classes are implemented.

    Prerequisite(s): Prior to taking this course, students should have made a C or better in CIS 1610 .
  
  • CISP 209 Java Programming I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming using Java. Topics will include objects, classes, constructors, methods, instance variables. User Designed classes are implemented. Arrays and Array Processing are emphasized. Graphical User Interfaces are developed using Java. Applets are explained and implemented.

  
  • CISP 218 Java Programming II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course continues the coverage of the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming that started in Java Programming I. Topics will include Super Classes, Sub Classes, Polymorphism, Inheritance, Stacks, Queues, and Lists. User Designed classes are implemented.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of CST 209-W01 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.

Court Reporting

  
  • CORT 1001 Legal Terminology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the meaning and spelling of Latin and English legal terms that legal professionals encounter.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1010 Machine Shorthand Theory I and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the introduction and mastery of basic stenotype concepts for all one-syllable words and simple two-syllable words written by sound, beginning number writing, all marks of punctuation, one- and two-letter brief forms, two- and three-letter phrases, reading from stenotype notes, and dictation at 40 words per minute. Students begin the development of recording and transcribing live dictation with the use of computer-aided transcription (real-time translation). Mastery of the beginning principles of the touch method are emphasized as well as an understanding of the court reporting profession.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must obtain machine and other equipment (paper, cassette recorder and cassette tapes) to be prepared to work on first night of class.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1020 Machine Shorthand Theory II and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the introduction and mastery of advanced stenotype concepts for word beginnings and word endings (words of two or more syllables), advanced number concepts, homonyms, reading from stenotype notes, dictation at 40/60 words per minute, and introduction to beginning speed building principles.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1001 , CORT 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1025 Introduction to Speedbuilding

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an initial course for machine shorthand students in building speed in the taking of dictation at speeds of 40-60 wpm through live, online or electronic media. Dictation will consist of two-voice testimony, literary and current events. This course will focus on vocabulary usage and development, theory reinforcement and an introduction to briefs and phrases found in legal and literary dictation. The student will also receive instruction on using a computer-aided (real-time) translation system for transcription. Students will be able to take dictation at 60 wpm, transcribe with 95 percent accuracy, by the end of term.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1010 
    Corequisite(s): CORT 1020 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1110 Court Reporting Applications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course encompasses forms and formats for different reporting situations; reporting interrogatories, statements, depositions, court proceedings; set up of court reporter’s office and records kept for both official and freelance reporting; developing a reference library; writing legal cites; forms of address; handling read backs; handling exhibits; testifying from past proceedings; finding employment; certification requirements, ethical considerations; transcribing notary depositions, hearings, motions, pretrial hearing, coroner inquests, trials, petitions, conventions, and meetings.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1210 CR Grammar and Punctuation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course contains specialized English topics as they apply to the reporting profession. Grammar for court reporters emphasizes parts of speech and parts of structure of sentences. This course lays an essential foundation for study of the sophisticated punctuation rules that follow, which enable the reporter to produce verbatim transcripts with emphasis on proofreading techniques.

    Corequisite(s): CORT 1020 , ENGL 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2010 Speedbuilding I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course teaches speed and accuracy in the transcription of machine shorthand for speeds ranging from 60-180 wpm in the areas of Two-Voice Testimony (Q&A), Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literacy. Computer-aided transcription systems, word processing and video applications for the court reporter are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2015 Computer-Aided Transcription

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Computer-aided transcription systems, word processing systems, and video application for the court reporter are covered in this course.

    Corequisite(s): CORT 2010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2022 Speedbuilding II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Dictation practice and testing for speeds 140-180 words per minute are included in this course. The student must pass progressive tests of Q & A, Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literary up to 180 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (five-minute tests). Computer-aided transcription systems, multi-voice dictation and transcript productions are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 
    Corequisite(s): CORT 2015 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2032 Speedbuilding III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes dictation practice and testing for speeds 100 to 180 words per minute. The student must pass progressive tests of Q & A, Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literary up to 180 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (all five-minute tests). Computer-aided transcription systems, real-time applications, dictionary building and transcript production are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 , CORT 2015 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2040 Speedbuilding IV

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is the final speedbuilding course in this series and consists of dictation practice and testing for speeds 200 to 225 words per minute. The student must pass three tests of Q&A at 225 words per minute and Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) at 200 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (five-minute tests). Added emphasis will be placed on formatting and style, as well as transcript production. The course will also include a mock RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 2032 , CORT 2015 . Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2070 Court Report Internship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student practices the skills needed to be a court reporter (freelance official, closed-captioned, conference). More than 60 clock hours of practical experience, on an individual basis, in the courtroom or in a deposition situation under the supervision of a working court reporter are required. From this actual experience, the student submits an acceptable 50-page transcript. This internship commences after the student is writing 200 words per minute.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 2022  CORT 1210 , LEGL 2030 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2080 Special Topics in Real-time Reporting

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an in-depth study of selected topics in the fields of court reporting, closed captioning and CART reporting designed to reinforce basic knowledge and to further professional competencies.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Criminal Justice Studies

  
  • CRMJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    this course objective is for a student to examine policing, corrections, and the American court system, amongst other topics. The student gains an understanding of the complexity of the criminal justice processes, its lack of central coordination and most significantly, how justice is administered in the American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1020 Introduction to the Legal Process

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal and constitutional laws meet the challenge of American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1300 American Legal System

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal, constitutional, consumer, environmental, housing and family laws meet the challenge of American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1301 Correctional Counseling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the role of the correctional counselor. It defines the goals and methods, as well as the theories associated with institutional counseling. It also exposes students to the different issues associated with different offender typologies.

  
  • CRMJ 1311 Criminal Law

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the emergence of criminal law, criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human behavior. The study of substantive law, which defines the elements, rights and responsibilities of law, will constitute the primary learning focus.

  
  • CRMJ 1325 Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues, trends, and ethical consideration concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel.

  
  • CRMJ 1330 Criminal Evidence and Procedures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will be an introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with an emphasis on handling evidence and suspects, the US Constitution, individual rights, criminal court procedures, the Exclusionary Rule, probable cause, arrest procedures, search warrants, stop and frisks, admissions, interrogations, and confessions, and the legal requirements to be followed in processing criminal evidence and defendants.

  
  • CRMJ 1340 Criminal Investigations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an examination of the methods of interviews, interrogation, admissions, confessions, written statements, criminal case report writing, and evidence evaluation used in criminal investigations.

  
  • CRMJ 1355 Understanding Terrorism

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce students to the study of terrorism, and will provide a basic knowledge of the history and politics of terrorism as well as explore contemporary terrorism events. The course will review major theories and organizations in the field of domestic and international terrorism.

  
  • CRMJ 1373 Introduction to Homeland Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce students to the vocabulary and important components of Homeland Security. We will discuss the importance of the agencies associated with Homeland Security and their interrelated duties and relationships. We will examine historical events that impact Homeland Security. We will explore state, national, and international laws impacting Homeland Security. We will examine the most critical threats confronting Homeland Security.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 1374 Transportation and Border Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as different methods employed to address these challenges. The course covers a time period from post 9/11 to the present. The course explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, to include: seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges,rail lines, pipelines, and buses. The course will include an exploration of technological solutions employed to enhance security of borders and transportation systems. Students will be required to discuss the legal, economic, political, and cultural concerns and impacts associated with transportation and border security. The course provides students with a knowledge level understanding of the variety of challenges inherent in transportation and border security.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2010 Introduction to Law Enforcement

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An overview of the American Police, including the philosophy and historical and historical evolution behind the police force. Emphasis is on policing procedures; crime prevention and control; functions of law enforcement; problems and needs facing the police; and contemporary issues.

  
  • CRMJ 2020 Introduction to Corrections

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An overview of corrections, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the development of corrections. Emphasis is on corrections procedures, current prison conditions and operations, problems and needs facing corrections, and related contemporary issues.

  
  • CRMJ 2311 Juvenile Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an overview of the extent, causes, nature, and control of juvenile delinquency from a sociological perspective. Various theories of delinquency causation, the role of social institutions, the major components of the juvenile justice system and traditional juvenile corrections will be presented.

  
  • CRMJ 2312 Criminology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a systematic study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It explores the fundamental elements of criminology through a study of the causation and criminal behavior theories and examines the relevant activities of the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 1010
  
  • CRMJ 2332 Drug Identification and Effects

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the fundamentals needed for identifying both the appearance and effects of controlled substances. Students receive guides to controlled substances; their color, trade names and drug codes. Topics include a critical examination of the physiological, sociological and legal aspects of drug abuse and the many complexities which have developed as a direct or indirect result of drug abuse in society.

  
  • CRMJ 2335 Victimology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a combination of victimization theories with applied responses to victimization. It explores victim-offender relationships, provides data, and investigates situational factors and responses to victims. The student learns to identify some precursors of violence as stalking and harassment. The effects of violence are studied.

  
  • CRMJ 2340 Investigative Report Writing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on preparing analytical investigative reports and explores techniques of organizing structuring, and investigating the report to comply with proper guidelines.

  
  • CRMJ 2345 Domestic Violence

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of violence, focusing on physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in the family society.

  
  • CRMJ 2365 Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an analysis of prisoners’ rights in light of new Supreme Court decisions. An explanation of proper procedures recently developed to comply with these decisions for the protection of the agency and the individual correctional officers is discussed.
     

  
  • CRMJ 2367 Mental Health Aspects of Criminal Behavior

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of deviant behavior with emphasis on dealing with the mentally disturbed, sexual deviates, and drug addicts. It examines the role of the psychologist in criminal justice cases.

  
  • CRMJ 2371 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of the homeland security measures implemented by the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2381 Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an in-depth study of significant, relevant, and timely trends and issues in the field of Criminial Justice.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2394 White Collar Crime

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to white-collar crime and examines the various tupes of white-collar crimes that exist in society with and emphasis on causes, frequency, control, and social impact.

  
  • CRMJ 2395 Corporate Security and Loss Prevention

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on issues related to corporate, private and industrial security functions, including strategic and operational management, risk management, contract security services, theft, fraud, waste and abuse investigations; management of emergencies, corporate espionage, and loss prevention.

  
  • CRMJ 2396 Criminal Justice Internship I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Directed internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue work experience with a criminal justice agency; to develop practical work related skills and intergrate classroom knowledge and theories. The goal of this course it to provide students with an intensive field experience in a functional criminal justice agency. The selection of the placement agency determined by student’s background, academic status, and interest. This course is a 1-3 credit hour elective that may be applied toward graduation. 45 contact hours, per 1 credit hour are required. Students enrolled in 3 credit hours must complete a total of 135 contact hours.

    Prerequisite(s): All students require permission of Director/Chair of Criminal Justice.
  
  • CRMJ 2397 Criminal Justice Internship II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Directed internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue work experience with a criminal justice agency; to develop practical work related skills and intergrate classroom knowledge and theories. The goal of this course is to provide students with an intensive field experience in a functional criminal justice agency. The selection of the placement agency determined by the student’s background, academic status, and interest. This course is a 1-3 hour elective that may be applied toward graduation. 45 contact hours, per 1 credit hour are required. Students enrolled in 3 credit hours must complete a total of 135 contact hours.

    Prerequisite(s): All students require permission of Director/Chair of Criminal Justice.

Culinary Arts

  
  • CULA 1200 Sanitation and Safety

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This primer course is designed to educate all students to the sacted trust between food production facilities and the general public. It should prepare each student to successfully complete the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe or any similar certificate.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1305 Nutrition for Culinary Arts

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction of basic nutritional principles and guidelines practiced in the culinary industry. Topics include insight to nutrient absorption and use of fats, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins in the human digestive system. Students plan meals and menus based on the above principles using nutritional guidelines as the primary basis.

    Corequisite(s): CULA 1200
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1310 Fundamentals of Baking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Fundamentals of baking is an introduction to the basic principles of baking including formula procedures, properties of baking ingredients, and functions and proper use of bakery equipment. Students will present yeast breads and rolls, pies, cakes, icings, basic pastry dough, and cookies using proper mixing methods and ingredients.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320, CULA 1325
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1320 Culinary Fundamentals I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is the introductory food production class for culinary students. Topics include the theories and methods of cooking, vocabulary, and the development of safe and sanitary kitchen practices. Production items will include vegetables and starch preparation, stocks, sauces and soups, poultry and egg cookery.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1325 Culinary II Fabrication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce the principles of identifying, receiving, fabricating, and storing vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, grains, dry goods, prepared goods, dairy products, and spices. Students will then explore the subject of meats, poultry, seafood and their application in foodservice operations.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
 

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