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2015-16 CDC End of Year Report (05-11-2016)

Curriculum changes include Deactivations, New Courses, Prerequisite/Corequisite/Description changes. Course descriptions may have been

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ACCT 2392 Accounting Internship Number, Title, Description Change

Course Description: A supervised off campus work experience with area businesses and organizations in the accounting field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance.

ACCT 2571 (Computer Accounting Internship) Course Description: This course is a supervised work experience requiring a minimum of 135 hours in the accounting field. Individual conferences scheduled in lieu of class attendance.

ADMN 1302 Keyboarding/ Formatting I

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Course Description: An introductory keyboarding course with an emphasis on the techniques of touch typing, speed building, and formatting of basic business documents.

ADMN 1100 (Keyboarding & Basic Computer Skills) Course Description: Designed for beginners, this course introduces basic computer skills, keyboarding by touch (speed and accuracy emphasized), file management, and navigation in the Windows environment, along with an introduction to Microsoft Word.

ADMN 1306 Medical Terminology I Number, Credit Hour, Description Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: The first of two semester courses exploring medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology and review of diseases, diagnostic procedures and related treatments with additional emphasis on specialties and diagnoses.

ADMN 2910; Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: An introduction to medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology and review of diseases, diagnostic procedures, and related treatments.

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ADMN 1308 Office Procedures

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: The course focuses on job functions common to most offices including scheduling appointments, processing incoming/outgoing communications and using telecommunications systems/services to accomplish tasks and follow procedures. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and creative thinking from the perspective of an administrative office manager while maintaining the principles of human relations, ethics and legal perspectives.

ADMN 1310 Business Communications

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: Same as ENGL 2950. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010

ADMN 1311 Word Processing I Number, Title, Description, Prerequisite (Decrease) Change

Course Description: An application-oriented course that includes designing and editing a variety of business documents, with emphasis on decision making and problem solving based on document design principles and mail standards. Prerequisite: None

ADMN 1005 (Word) Course Description: An introduction to the popular Windows word processing program, Word. Emphasis is on efficient use of Microsoft Word features to create documents using the Microsoft Word for Windows software. Prerequisite: ADMN 1100 or equivalent

ADMN 1313 Spreadsheet Applications

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Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of spreadsheet applications including entering, formatting, charting, managing and analyzing data using software. Prerequisite: ADMN 1311 or INFS 1010

ADMN 2621 (Excel) Course Description: A study to provide fundamentals of spreadsheet applications, including entering, formatting, charting, managing and analyzing data using Excel software. Prerequisite: ADMN 1005 or INFS 1010 or equivalent

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ADMN 1321 Communication Media Number, Description, Prerequisite Change

Course Description: This course focuses on creating a professional corporate presence by using available media resources. Emphasis is placed on effective communication skills as students explore social networking through various tools such as Web conferencing, mobile computing, blogs, videos, audio clips and podcasts. Prerequisites: ADMN 1311 or INFS 1010 and ENGL 1010

Course Description: Course focuses on creating a professional corporate presence by using available media resources. Effective communication skills are emphasized, as students explore social networking through the use of Web conferencing, mobile computing, blogs, videos, audio clips and podcasts. Prerequisites: ADMN 1005 and ENGL 1010

ADMN 2120 Document Design & Editing

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ADMN 2303 CPT Coding Number, Title, Description, Prerequisite Change

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II coding systems. Topics include CPT coding format and conventions, applying coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, complexities of assigning evaluation and management codes and format and usage of coding and modifiers. Prerequisite: ADMN 2325

ADMN 2940 (Medical Insurance Coding) Course Description: Introduction to insurance coding guidelines developed for use with the International Classification of Disease (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Prerequisite: ADMN 2921

ADMN 2304 Introduction to Electronic Health Records


Course Description: This course presents the history of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) and the standards surrounding the EHR. The course provides in-depth and practical training on a widely used EHR software program. Prerequisite: ADMN 1311 or INFS 1010

ADMN 2340 (Database & Electronic Records) Course Description: A study of database applications, including creating and maintaining a database, querying a database, and creating forms and reports with emphasis on electronic health records. Prerequisite: ADMN 1005

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ADMN 2306 Legal Terminology & Transcription

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Course Description: This course provides knowledge of the definition and use of common terms in the legal profession. Pronunciation, spelling and keyboard practice for each term are emphasized. Transcription from prerecorded dictation allows for extensive practice designed to provide competence for success in a legal environment. Emphasis is placed on formatting, editing and transcribing legal documents.

ADMN 2700; Course Description: Transcription of legal documents from voice dictation using computers and transcribers. The coordination of keyboarding, transcribing and decision-making skills in the production of legal documents is emphasized. Students will understand the purpose and function of each legal document and use accurate legal terminology.

ADMN 2311 ICD-PCS Coding Number, Title, Description, Prerequisite Change

Course Description: An introduction to coding conventions, guidelines and proper use of the Index and Tabular Lists for coding diagnoses of ambulatory (outpatient) and inpatient medical necessity. HIPAA standards, reimbursement and Medicare fraud/abuse are also reviewed. Instruction focuses on mastery of coding guidelines and medical terminology used in professional medical practice. Prerequisite: ADMN 2303

ADMN 2945 (Insurance Billing & Coding) Course Description: A continuation of insurance coding, with an emphasis on evaluation and management coding, use of modifier, and linkage of service codes to diagnoses codes. Also covered is the use of billing software to enter patient information, process transactions and produce patient statements. Prerequisite: ADMN 2940

ADMN 2313 Health Insurance Survey


Course Description: A study of the coding and billing processes of the insurance plans and payers, completion of claim forms specific to the insurance carrier, and reimbursement procedures. Prerequisite: ADMN 2303

ADMN 2950 (Health Care Insurance Survey) Course Description: A study of insurance plans and payers, claim form completion specific to the insurance carrier, and reimbursement issues. Prerequisite: ADMN 2940

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ADMN 2325 Medical Terminology II Number, Description, Prerequisite Change

Course Description: The second of two semester courses exploring medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology and review of diseases, diagnostic procedures and related treatments with additional emphasis on specialties and diagnoses. Prerequisite: ADMN 1306

ADMN 2921; Course Description: A continuation of the study of medical terminology, with an emphasis on special procedures and treatments, pharmacology and abbreviations.

Prerequisite: ADMN 2910

ADMN 2395 Administrative Professional Technology Internship

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Course Description: This internship course requires students to apply critical thinking, problem solving and communications skills to a real or simulated business environment.

ADMN 2302 (APT Internship) Course Description: This course is a supervised off-campus work experience with area businesses and organizations in the administrative professional technology field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance.

BIOL 2180 General Evolution New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A general survey of basic concepts of evolutionary biology, including but not limited to (1) the history of the field, (2) major lines of evidence explaining the observed diversity and nature of life on earth, (3) concepts of genetics, fitness and adaptation in micro- and macro-evolution, (4) modes of speciation and patterns of evolutionary processes, (5) population genetics and principles of systemic biology and (6) paleontology and human evolution.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1120

BUSN 2510 Emerging Trends in Technology


CET 2081 Advanced Building Information Modeling

Corequisite (Decrease) Change

Corequisite: None Corequisite: ENGL 1010

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CHEM 2310 Analytical Chemistry Lecture/Lab Distribution Change (listed in description)

Course Description: Principles and practices of quantitative measurements in chemical systems are introduced. Chemical equilibria (acid base, complexometric and redox), elementary spectrophotometry; chemical separations—including chromatography, ion exchange and solvent extraction—are discussed. Course includes three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory applications each week.

Course Description: Principles and practices of quantitative measurements in chemical systems are introduced. Chemical equilibria (acid base, complexometric and redox), elementary spectrophotometry; chemical separations—including chromatography, ion exchange and solvent extraction—are discussed. Course includes three hours of lecture and five hours of laboratory applications each week.

CITC 1102 Networking Lab New Course Credit Hours: 1; Course Description: This course is a lab immersion co-requisite for first year systems administration, cyber defense and networking courses designed to develop hands-on skills in configuration, management and use of hardware, system software and networking applications and technologies. Corequisite: CITC 1302

CITC 1110 Programming I Lab New Course Credit Hours: 1; Course Description: This course is a lab immersion co-requisite for Programming I designed to develop proficiency in problem solving and computer programming skills. Corequisites: CITC 1301 and CITC 1310

CITC 1111 Programming II Lab New Course Credit Hours: 1; Course Description: This course is a lab immersion co-requisite for Programming II designed to develop proficiency in intermediate-level object-oriented programming. Prerequisite: CITC 1310 Corequisite: CITC 1311

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CITC 1301 Introduction to Programming & Logic

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Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course is an introduction to the logic necessary for application programming. Topics include logic analysis, techniques of structured design, process flow and object-oriented concepts. A programming language will be used to teach data types, variables, control structures, methods and arrays. This course will present a broad overview of the past, present and potential future applications and implications of computer information technology.

CSIT 1110 (Introduction to Information Technology) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: A first course in computer science and information technology, providing a comprehensive overview of computer architecture, data organization and communication. This course includes problem solving, logic design, personal computing, operating systems and application software.

CITC 1302 Introduction to Networking

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Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A broad-based course that provides an overview of computer networking. Topics include network models, protocols and services, media and topologies, devices and tools, network management and network security. This course may align with the outcomes of industry certification. Prerequisite: CITC 1301 Corequisite: CITC 1102

CSIT 1730 (Networking Fundamentals) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the Network+ exam of CompTIA. Topics include network technologies, network media and topologies, network devices and tools, network management and troubleshooting techniques, and network security. Prerequisite: CSIT 1720

CITC 1303 Database Concepts Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: An introduction to the concepts and syntax of relational database management systems. Topics include data modeling, database design concepts, tables and queries and other database objects using the tools provided in a relational database management system (DBMS). Database administration, security and performance concepts will be introduced. Prerequisite: CITC 1301 or WEB 2010

CSIT 1810 (Introduction to Database Design) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: A study of database management systems and their impact on information technology. Topics include database models, data modeling techniques, conceptual and physical design, storage techniques, and data administration. Special emphasis will be placed on relational systems and application of query languages using relational operations. Prerequisite: CSIT 1110 or WEB 2010

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CITC 1305 Introduction to Information Technology


CITC 1310 Programming I Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Corequisite Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: Introduction to the basic concepts of programming, problem solving, programming logic and design techniques using an object-oriented language. Topics covered include the language syntax, functions, return types and objects found in a current object-oriented programming language. Corequisite: CITC 1110

CSIT 1510 (Introduction to Programming Using Java) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: A study of the Java programming language, object-oriented programming, design and algorithm development. Topics include language structure and syntax, methods, program control statements, classes, strings, arrays, and applets. Corequisite: CSIT 1110

CITC 1311 Programming II Number, Title, Description, Prerequisite (Decrease), Corequisite Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A continuation of CITC 1310, Programming I, this course introduces object-orientated programming. Topics include class creation, methods, events, inheritance, objects and error handling. Corequisite: CITC 1111

CSIT 1520 (Intermediate Java Programming) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: A study in Java language techniques beyond the introductory course. Emphasis will include object-oriented design, arrays, GUI and event-driven programming, exceptions and Java packages for collections, file I/O, and database connectivity. Prerequisite: CSIT 1510 or Java programming experience

CITC 1313 .NET Programming Deactivation/Deletion

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CITC 1316 Game Scripting Rubric, Number, Title, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Course Description: An introduction to scripting languages used in the video game development industry. Topics include constructs of a scripting language and demonstration of the ability to use it in a meaningful way with projects. Ties between scripting languages and other languages such as C/C++ are explored. Prerequisite: CITC 1311; Lecture/lab combined to 4 hrs

CSIT 2240 (Game & 3D Simulation Programming) Course Description: Students will apply programming concepts and skills for simulation and game-based product development using a selected programming language or commercial development tool. Students will use a professional-level game programming/scripting development product set to create user-based simulation and game end-products. Prerequisite: CSIT 1520; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 1317 Introduction to Scripting Languages

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Prerequisite: CITC 1310 CSIT 2280; Prerequisite: CSIT 1510

CITC 1320 A+ Hardware & Software Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course covers installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and connectivity of computers and networks. Topics include the internal components of a computer, installing an operating system, troubleshooting using systems tools and diagnostic software, connecting to a network, implementing security best practices on a workstation, and peripheral setup and troubleshooting. This course integrates virtual learning tools to supplement classroom learning and to provide an interactive “hands-on” experience. The course follows the current Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ (Core Hardware) exam certification criteria guidelines. Prerequisite: READ 0900 (For Banner and not for catalog) Lecture/lab combined to 4 hrs

CSIT 1710 (A+ Computer Hardware) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: This course is designed for computer personnel who need advanced technical knowledge about PC hardware and PC-based local area networks. The course follows the current Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ (Core Hardware exam) certification criteria guidelines. The course also covers basic computer-related mathematics, electricity, electronics, fiber optics, etc., required for personal computer technologists. Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

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CITC 1330 Microsoft Desktop OS Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage and troubleshoot computers running current Microsoft desktop operating systems. The course may be used as preparation for a current core Microsoft desktop operating system exam. Prerequisite: CITC 1320; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 1740 (Windows Professional) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: This course covers installing the current Microsoft Windows client operating systems; implementing and conducting administration of resources; implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers, network protocols, and security; monitoring and optimizing performance and reliability; and configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment. Prerequisite: CSIT 1720; Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

CITC 1337 Microsoft Desktop OS Course Number Change

CITC 1330

CITC 1333 Linux LPIC-1 Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: The course may be used as preparation for LPIC-1 Junior Level Linux Certification exams 101 and 102. Topics include Linux command line operation, maintenance tasks within Linux as well as installation, configuration and connectivity of Linux workstations. Prerequisite: CITC 1302; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2780 (Linux System Administration) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: This course covers installation and administration of the Linux operating system. Prerequisite: CSIT 1720; Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

CITC 1351 Principles of Information Assurance

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course examines the fundamentals of information assurance. Topics include the need for security, risk management, security technology, cryptography, and physical security. Legal/ethical issues and security policies are also covered. Prerequisites: CITC 1301 and CITC 1310 or CITC 1320

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CITC 2290 Capstone Course in Computer Information Technology

New Course Credit Hours: 2; Course Description: This project-centered course applies conceptual and technical knowledge acquired over the entire program of study to develop a complete IT-based solution for a client organization or case study. Students apply planning principles, networking and system management techniques and documentation procedures through team projects. Course should be taken during the final semester of study. Prerequisites: CITC 1302 and CITC 2320 Corequisite: CITC 2326

CITC 2303 Machine Organization Rubric, Number, Title, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Prerequisite: CITC 1311; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2860 (Computer Organization & Architecture) Prerequisite: CSIT 1520; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 2310 Advanced .Net Programming

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Prerequisites: CITC 1303 and CITC 1310 and CITC 2311; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2290; Prerequisites: CSIT 1520 and CSIT 1810 and CSIT 2210 or CSIT 2220; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 2311 .NET Windows-Based Client Development

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Course Description: An introduction to developing Windows-Based applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework and C# language. Topics include creating the user interface, integrating data and reports, implementing asynchronous programming techniques and Windows Forms controls. Prerequisite: CISP 1010 or CITC 1310; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2220 (C# Programming) Course Description: A study of object-oriented programming through the use and practical application of C# language. Topics include classes, objects, methods, GUI programming, graphics, databases, XML, Web pages and internet. Prerequisite: CSIT 1510; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

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CITC 2314 Java Programming III Rubric, Number, Title, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Course Description: A study of the Java programming language to design advanced graphical user interfaces and Web-enabled applications. A continuation of CITC 1311, topics include JavaBeans, internationalization, Java GUI design, advanced Java database programming and Java Server Pages. Prerequisites: CITC 1303 and CITC 1311; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2270 (Advanced Java Programming) Course Description: A study of the Java programming language to design advanced graphical user interfaces and Web-enabled applications. The emphasis will be on design and development of usable software products and documents through team projects. Prerequisites: CSIT 1520 and CSIT 1810; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 2320 Windows Server Administration

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Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: Through commonly used Windows network operating systems, the course focuses on installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting networked computer system servers. Prerequisite: CITC 1330; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2710 (Windows Server) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: Topics include the installation of the current Microsoft Windows server operating systems; installing, configuring and troubleshooting access to resources; configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers; managing, monitoring and optimizing system performance, reliability and availability; managing, configuring and troubleshooting storage use; configuring and troubleshooting Windows network connections; and implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting security. Prerequisite: CSIT 1740; Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

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CITC 2326 Network Security Rubric, Number, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Course Description: The course covers fundamentals of computer and network security and broad concepts related to network security. The objectives for the current CompTIA Security+ Certification exam are covered. Prerequisite: CITC 2320; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2720; Course Description: This course provides instruction in the analysis of business requirements for resource security and the design of security solutions in a network operating system. Topics include analyzing business and security requirements and designing security solutions for Windows for access between networks and for communication channels. Prerequisite: CSIT 2710; Lecture 2 hrs and lab 3 hrs

CITC 2329 Routing & Switching I Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: An introduction to the networking field of standard routing utilizing industry standard technology and hardware. Topics include network terminology, network protocols, Local-Area Networks (LANs), Wide-Area Networks (WANs), the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, cabling, routers, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Subnetting, Virtual Local-Area Networks (VLANs), Internetworking Operating System (IOS) and network standards. Prerequisite: CITC 1302; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2750 (Routing/Switching Configuration) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills required to install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch office network. The course follows the general guidelines and objectives for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam. Prerequisite: CSIT 1730; Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

CITC 2330 Routing & Switching II Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: The study of networking devices to install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch office network. Topics include LAN switching technologies, configuring and verifying initial switch setup, VLANS and trunking; IP routing technologies, configuring and verifying initial router setup, routes, single area OSPF and inter VLAN routing; IP addressing, Subnetting, VLSM; and route summarization. Prerequisite: CITC 2329; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2760 (Advanced Routing/ Switching Configuration) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: The study of Cisco networking devices to install, operate and troubleshoot small to medium size networks using general guidelines and objectives of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Prerequisite: CSIT 2750; Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

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CITC 2331 Unix/Linux System Administration

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of the foundation skills necessary to a system administrator. Topics include managing processes and network clients, planning file systems, managing users, managing network configurations, printing, backing up files and systems, troubleshooting, performance tuning, security and installation procedures. Prerequisite: CITC 1333

CITC 2335 Systems Analysis & Design

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Course Description: This course examines established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of a business information system. Software engineering principles and documentation techniques are practiced through case studies. Prerequisites: CITC 1303 and CITC 1311 and ENGL 1010; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2840; Course Description: This course examines established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of a business information system. Students practice software engineering principles and documentation techniques through case studies. Prerequisites: CSIT 1520 and CSIT 1810 and ENGL 1010; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 2339 New Course

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CITC 2340 Advanced Database Concepts & Programming


Course Description: A comprehensive study of SQL using an industry established relational database management system such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle RDBMS. Topics will include database design, creation and management, advanced queries, stored procedures and functions, triggers, security awareness and performance tuning. Prerequisite: CITC 1303; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2520 (SQL Applications Using Oracle) Course Description: A comprehensive study of SQL using the Oracle relational database management system. Hands-on training will include database creation and management, data queries, view definition and use, operators and functions, procedures, security, calculation, indexing, utilities and data transport. Prerequisite: CSIT 1810; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

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CITC 2347 Web Database Concepts & Programming


Course Description: This course develops the skills necessary for applications programmers and database developers to create interactive websites. Topics include object-oriented application development, relational table creation and maintenance, data cleansing and validation, data manipulation, data storage and retrieval, Web forms, embedded SQL, optimization and security. Prerequisites: CITC 1303 and CISP 1010 or CITC 1310 or WEB 2300; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2530 (Web Database Application Development) Course Description: This course is designed for applications programmers and database developers to create interactive Web sites to store and retrieve data. Topics include object-oriented application development, relational table creation and maintenance, data cleansing and validation, data manipulation, forms and reports, queries, stored procedures, optimization, and security. Hands-on training includes design and development of dynamic Web pages using PHP and SQL. Prerequisites: CSIT 1810 and CSIT 1510 or WEB 2300; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 2348 Data Management Systems


Course Description: A study of database management and analysis concepts. Topics include relational and object-relational models, database administration, system security, concurrent transactions, distributed systems, multi-tiered architectures, data warehousing, data mining, business intelligence, Big Data analytics and predictive analytics. Practical application of techniques may include advanced application of query languages, remote access, database administration and user support. Prerequisites: CITC 1303 and CITC 1310; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2510 (Advanced Database Management Systems) Course Description: A study of database management system concepts. Topics include relational and object-oriented models, conceptual design, data structures, storage techniques, data administration, system security, concurrent transactions, distributed systems, multi-tiered architectures, data warehousing, and data mining. Practical application of techniques may include advanced application of query languages, remote access, database administration and user support. Prerequisites: CSIT 1520 and CSIT 1810; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

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CITC 2352 Digital Forensics New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course provides a basic understanding of computer forensics and investigations. Introductory computer investigations include techniques used to acquire, examine, and summarize digital evidence. Prerequisites: CITC 1302 and CITC 1330 and CITC 1351 Corequisites: CITC 1333

CITC 2353 Tactical Perimeter Defense

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: An examination of how software and hardware can be used to provide a perimeter of defense in protecting resources and how security is addressed in both wireless and wired networks. Topics include the use of tools such as wireless access points, proxy servers, VPNs, auditing, intrusion detection systems and firewalls. Course may be used as preparation for the Tactical Perimeter Defense exam for the Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) certification. Prerequisites: CITC 1333 and CITC 1351 Corequisite: CITC 2326

CITC 2364 Virtualization Essentials New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of the business perspective, technical organization, operation and governance of virtualization. The course covers the current Virtualization Essentials Professional (VEP) exam topics. Course materials are accredited by the Cloud Credential Council and registered with the Project Management Institute for professional development unit (PDU) eligibility. Prerequisites: CITC 1301 and CITC 1320

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CITC 2373 Wireless Networks Rubric, Number, Title, Credit Hour, Description, Prerequisite, Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: The course covers the fundamentals of wireless networks. Topics include 802.11b. 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11a-c technologies, controller and controller-less technologies, mesh versus non-mesh architectures, spectrum analysis, wireless design, wireless installations, wireless conflicts and troubleshooting (cross-channelization, shadowing, etc.) and wireless security. Prerequisite: CITC 1302; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2770 (Wireless Technology) Credit Hours: 4; Course Description: A study of wireless communication systems. Topics include principles of radio frequency and Wi-Fi, modulation/demodulation, testing equipment, security, coding, antennas, wireless system electronics and wireless optical systems. Prerequisite: CSIT 1730; Lecture/lab 3 and 3 hrs

CITC 2375 Internet Software Development

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Prerequisite: CITC 1311; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2230 (Introduction to Internet Software Development) Prerequisite: CSIT 1520; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

CITC 2376 Mobile Application Development


Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of mobile computing devices with emphasis on development of mobile applications. Topics include mobile computing hardware and technologies, Android development environment, application components, user interface design principles and APIs. Prerequisite: CITC 1311; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2250 (Mobile Application Development) Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of mobile computing devices with emphasis on development of mobile applications using the Android platform. Topics include mobile computing hardware and technologies, Android development environment, application components, user interface design principles and APIs. Prerequisite: CSIT 1520; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

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CITC 2380 Applied Systems Development

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Credit Hours: 3; Prerequisites: CITC 2335 and CITC 2303 or CITC 2310 or CITC 2311 or CITC 2314 or CITC 2340 or CITC 2347 or CITC 2348 or CITC 2375 or CITC 2376 or CITC 2391; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2850 (Capstone Lab) Credit Hours: 2; Prerequisites: CSIT 2210 or CSIT 2220 or CSIT 2230 or CSIT 2240 or CSIT 2250 or CSIT 2260 or CSIT 2270 or CSIT 2280 or CSIT 2290 or CSIT 2510 or CSIT 2520 or CSIT 2530; and CSIT 2840; and ENGL 1010; Lecture 0 hrs and lab 4 hrs

CITC 2391 Special Topics in Computer Information Technology


Course Description: The course covers special topics relating to various aspects of computer information technology. May be repeated for credit with department permission. Prerequisite: None; Lecture/lab combined 4 hrs

CSIT 2260 (Special Topics in Information Technology) Course Description: A directed study and utilization of specific hardware, applications and software products within business and industry. This course requires extensive utilization of specific computer resources. Students may expect a high degree of lab work and documentation. Prerequisite: Department approval; Lecture/lab 2 and 2 hrs

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CITC 2399 Internship in Computer Information Technology

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Course Description: This course is a supervised off-campus work experience with area businesses and organizations in the computer information technology field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance. Prerequisites: To enroll in this Internship course, students must be in pursuit of an A.A.S. degree in Computer Information Technology with a Cyber Defense, Networking, Programming, or Systems Administration and Management concentration; have completed 28 hours of CIT courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA in CIT courses and an overall minimum 2.0 GPA; be enrolled in the semester in which the student will graduate; have completed and submitted the Internship application to the BCT internship coordinator prior to enrollment in the course and beginning of the term. Application and instructions are available at www.pstcc.edu/bct /internships.php. – moved to a footnote in catalog and the curriculum checklist.

CSIT 2911 (Computer Science & Information Technology Internship) Course Description: This course is a supervised off-campus work experience with area businesses and organizations in the computer science and information technology field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance. Prerequisites: Pursuit of an A.A.S. degree in Computer Science and Information Technology; completion of 28 hours of CSIT courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA in CSIT courses and an overall minimum 2.0 GPA; enrollment in the semester in which the student will graduate; completed internship application submitted to the BCT internship coordinator prior to enrollment in the course and beginning of the term. Application and instructions are available at www.pstcc.edu/bct/ internships.php.

CSIT 1710 A+ Computer Software Deactivation/Deletion

CSIT 2210 Visual Basic Programming W/Lab


CSIT 2750 Routing/Switching Configuration


CULA 2380 Culinary Internship Deactivation/Deletion

http://www.pstcc.edu/bct%20/internships.php

http://www.pstcc.edu/bct%20/internships.php

http://www.pstcc.edu/

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DWP 1010 Design Basics for Web & Print

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of visual design fundamentals as they apply to both print and Web, this course explores the basic design principles and resources for creative problem solving, which is essential to all visual arts. Course emphasizes developing skill in using the latest software to apply principles learned.

DWP 1020 Web & Print Typography New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This hands-on course covers a wide range of topics from the history of typefaces to their selection and uses and to the fine-tuning of typographic layouts. Students learn formal, conceptual and functional aspects of typography. Instruction combines studies of both Web fonts and grid layouts to teach design for on-screen readability and effective vertical rhythm as well as how to embellish text with CSS3 effects and build typography-driven information graphics. Corequisite: DWP 1010

DWP 1030 Photoshop for Web & Print

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of the fundamental concepts, techniques and workflows for producing images and graphics for print and Web design, including skill development with Adobe Photoshop software. Corequisite: DWP 1010 (Read and Writing – not for catalog)

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DWP 1500 Illustrator for Web & Print

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of the fundamental concepts, techniques and workflows for producing vector images and graphics for print and Web design including exploration of infographics, product and conceptual imaging. Focus is on skill development with Adobe Illustrator software. Prerequisites: DWP 1010 and ENGL 1010

DWP 1510 InDesign for Web & Print New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of electronic publishing (print and online), including the integration of text and graphics. A functional lab is included as a component of the course. Prerequisite: DWP 1020

DWP 2500 Content Management Systems using WordPress

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course is a fundamental study of server-side content management system concepts, techniques and processes. Focus is on creating robust websites where the content can be managed or modified by the user with relative ease using Open Source tools. Prerequisites: DWP 1510 and CITC 2347 or WEB 1600

DWP 2900 Advanced Web Design, HTML & CSS

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This hands-on course emphasizes development of advanced skills in evolving Web design practices. General topics include UI, navigation, accessibility, mobile first design and site publishing. Advanced HTML and CSS code and techniques are studied with emphasis placed on maximizing site usability. Prerequisites: DWP 1010 and WEB 1600 and WEB 2150

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DWP 2950 Portfolio New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This hands-on course emphasizes development of skills to display and present an individual’s design work for potential clients. Through presenting work to faculty for critique, the focus is on learning to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses in one’s work; faculty feedback is used to identify specific works or subject areas that need improvement. Students showcase their best work and build an attractive electronic portfolio to serve as a platform for print and Web design services. Prerequisite: DWP 2900

EET 2430 Robotics & Automation Prerequisite (Decrease) Change

Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: EET 1310 or consent of instructor

ENGL 0900 Composition Fundamentals

Description Change Development and refinement of process-based writing strategies in preparation for college-level courses across the curriculum and the workplace. The course emphasizes idea generation, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading of paragraphs and essays. The course also introduces students to basic MLA citation. Completion of ENGL 0900 satisfies the requirement for the TBR Writing Competencies Levels I and II.

Development and refinement of process-based writing strategies in preparation for college-level couses across the curriculum and the workplace. The course emphasizes idea generation, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading of paragraphs and essays. The course also introduces students to basic MLA citation. Completion of ENGL 0900 satisfies the requirement for the TBR Learning Support Writing Competencies Levels I and II.

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ENGL 0920 Composition Processes Credit Hour, Description Change

Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: Study and practice of expository and persuasive writing with emphasis on process; grammar, style and mechanics; paragraph development and essay structure; and use and documentation of source material. Completion of ENGL 0920 satisfies the requirement for the TBR Writing Competencies I and II.

Credit Hours: 2; Course Description: Study and practice of expository and persuasive writing with emphasis on process; grammar, style and mechanics; paragraph development and essay structure; and use and documentation of source material. Completion of ENGL 0920 satisfies the requirement for the TBR Learning Support Writing Competencies I and II.

ENGL 2210 Early British Literature Title Change Early British Literature British Literature: 650-1784

ENGL 2220 Modern British Literature

Title Change Modern British Literature British Literature: 1785-Present

ENGL 2310 Early World Literature Title Change Early World Literature World Literature: 2500 BCE-1650

ENGL 2320 Modern World Literature

Title Change Modern World Literature World Literature: 1650-Present

ENS 1050 Computer Methods in Engineering Problem Solving

Rubric, Number Change

CSIT 1050

ENS 1300 Problem Solving for Engineering Transfer

Rubric, Number, Prerequisite/ Corequisite Change

Prerequisite: ENS 1050 Corequisite: ENS 1520

CSIT 1300; Prerequisites: CSIT 1050 and ENS 1520

ESOL 0921 Reading Reactivation - Title, Corequisite Change

Corequisites: ESOL 0931 and ESOL 0941 or consent of program coordinator

(Reading I) Corequisites: ESOL 0931 and ESOL 0941

ESOL 0931 Writing Reactivation - Title, Prerequisite/Corequisite Change

Prerequisites: A score between 1 and 99 on the ESOL reading placement test and a score between 2 and 4 on the ESOL writing placement test Corequisite: ESOL 0941 or consent of program coordinator

(Writing I) Corequisite: ESOL 0941

ESOL 0932 Writing II Deactivation/Deletion

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ESOL 0941 Grammar Reactivation - Title, Prerequisite/Corequisite Change

Prerequisites: A score between 1 and 99 on the ESOL reading placement test and a score between 2 and 4 on the ESOL writing placement test Corequisite: ESOL 0931 or consent of program coordinator

(Grammar I) Corequisite: ESOL 0931

ESOL 0942 Grammar II Deactivation/Deletion

ESOL 1060 English Conversation, Pronounciation & Listening

Reactivation – Title, Description Change

Course Description: This course helps students improve their English speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills while mastering the patterns of English spelling. The production of English sound patterns and related spelling patterns are practiced throughout the semester. The objectives covered in this course apply to any speaker who does not have excellent conversation, pronunciation or listening skills.

(Basic Pronunciation) Course Description: A course to help international students improve their English speaking skills and master the patterns of English spelling. Students practice the production of English sound patterns and related spelling patterns. Highly recommended to all ESOL students who do not have excellent pronunciation.

GEOL 1050 Historical Geology Prerequisite (Decrease) Change

Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: GEOL 1040

GEOL 1300 Environmental Science W/Lab

Prerequisite (Decrease), Lecture/Lab Distribution Change

Prerequisite: None; Lecture 2 hrs 45 min and lab 3 hrs

Prerequisite: GEOL 1040; no prerequisite for Career Programs majors; Lecture/lab 5 hrs 45 min

HIST 1010 Early Western Civilization

Title Change Early Western Civilization Western Civilization I

HIST 1020 Modern Western Civilization

Title Change Modern Western Civilization Western Civilization II

HIST 1110 Early World History Title Change Early World History World Civilization I

HIST 1120 Modern World History Title Change Modern World History World Civilization II

HSP 2300 Food & Beverage Management

Title Change Food & Beverage Management Food & Beverage Operations

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HSP 2950 Culinary Arts/Hospitality Internship

Title, Prerequisite Change

Prerequisites: To enroll in this Internship course, students must be in pursuit of an A.A.S. degree in Business with a Culinary Arts or Hospitality concentration; have completed 15 hours of CULA or HSP courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA in CULA or HSP courses and an overall minimum 2.0 GPA; be enrolled in the semester in which the student will graduate; have completed and submitted the Internship application to the BCT internship coordinator prior to enrollment in the course and beginning of the term. Application and instructions are available at www.pstcc.edu/bct/ internships.php. – moved to a footnote in catalog and the curriculum checklist.

(Hospitality Internship) Prerequisites: Pursuit of an A.A.S. degree in Business with a Hospitality concentration; completion of 15 hours of HSP courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA in HSP courses and an overall minimum 2.0 GPA; enrollment in the semester in which the student will graduate; completed internship application submitted to the BCT internship coordinator prior to enrollment in the course and beginning of the term. Application and instructions are available at www.pstcc.edu/bct/ internships.php.

MATH 0010 Survey of Mathematics Principles W/Lab

Description Change The course consists of mastering prerequisite mathematics and the skills needed for success in the college-level course MATH 1010, and a supervised lab time in a designated academic support area each week to complete assignments covering topics from both MATH 0010 and MATH 1010.

A corequisite course for MATH 1010, Survey of Mathematics. The course consists of mastering prerequisite mathematics and the skills needed for success in the college-level course MATH 1010, and a supervised lab time in a designated academic support area each week to complete assignments covering topics from both MATH 0010 and MATH 1010.

http://www.pstcc.edu/bct/

http://www.pstcc.edu/bct/

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MATH 0030 College Mathematics Principles W/Lab


A corequisite course for MATH 1030, College Mathematics Principles W/Lab. The course consists of mastering prerequisite mathematics and the skills needed for success in the college-level course MATH 1030, and a supervised lab time in a designated academic support area each week to complete assignments covering topics from both MATH 0030 and MATH 1030.

MATH 0530 Statistics Principles W/Lab


A corequisite course for MATH 1530, Statistics Principles W/Lab. The course consists of mastering prerequisite mathematics and the skills needed for success in the college-level course MATH 1530, and a supervised lab time in a designated academic support area each week to complete assignments covering topics from both MATH 0530 and MATH 1530.

MATH 1010 Survey of Mathematics Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math and reading scores of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 19 or equivalent math placement score

MATH 1030 Introduction to College Mathematics

Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math and reading scores of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 19 or equivalent math placement score

MATH 1130 College Algebra Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 21 and an ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores or MATH 1030 or equivalent course

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 21 or MATH 1030 or equivalent course

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MATH 1410 Number Concepts for Teachers

Title Change Number Concepts for Teachers Numbers & Operations for Teachers

MATH 1420 Geometry Concepts for Teachers

Title Change Geometry Concepts for Teachers Geometry for Teachers

MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics Title, Prerequisite Change

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math and reading scores of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores

(Elementary Probability & Statistics) Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 19 or equivalent math placement score

MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and precalculus and ACT math score of at least 22 and an ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores or MATH 1130 or MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and precalculus and ACT math score of at least 22 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730

MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 22 and an ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores or MATH 1030 or equivalent course

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 22 or MATH 1030 or equivalent course

MATH 1730 Precalculus Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and precalculus/trigonometry and ACT math score of at least 23, or MATH 1030, or equivalent course and ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent reading placement score

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and precalculus/ trigonometry and ACT math score of at least 23, or MATH 1030, or equivalent course

MATH 1830 Applied Calculus Title Change Applied Calculus Basic Calculus & Modeling

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MATH 1910 Calculus I Prerequisite Change Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and geometry and precalculus/ trigonometry and an ACT math score of at least 26 and an ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading placement scores or MATH 1710 and MATH 1720 or MATH 1730

Prerequisites: High school algebra I and algebra II and geometry and precalculus/trigonometry and an ACT math score of at least 26 or MATH 1710 and MATH 1720 or MATH 1730

MATH 2010 Introduction to Linear Algebra

Title Change Introduction to Linear Algebra Matrix Algebra

MATH 2050 Calculus-based Probability & Statistics

Title Change Calculus-based Probability & Statistics Introduction to Statistics

MUS 2600 Special Topics in Music New Course Credit Hours: 1-3; Course Description: The course provides special opportunities for students to explore a variety of unique and specific skills that are not available in the established inventory of courses. Topics will vary and may include, for example, music technology, jazz theory or history of a specific genre. May be repeated, maximum 6 credits. Prerequisite: Topic dependent

MUS 2800 Introduction to Music Technology

New Course Credit Hours: 2; Course Description: Basic instruction in using music notation and music production software.

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NURS 1150 Fundamentals of Nursing

Description Change An introduction to the practice of nursing, with emphasis on meeting therapeutic nursing care of adults and children with physiological, psychosocial, and perioperative needs, introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, and application of fundamental concepts and the beginning development of nursing competencies. The study and application of nursing skills necessary to meet patient needs across the lifespan are included in this course. Six hours lecture and nine hours clinical/lab experience per week. The students will complete 90 hours of lecture and 135 hours of clinical/lab over the semester.

An introduction to the practice of nursing, with emphasis on meeting therapeutic nursing care of adults and children with physiological, psychosocial, and perioperative needs, introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, and application of fundamental concepts and the beginning development of nursing competencies. The study and application of nursing skills necessary to meet patient needs across the lifespan are included in this course. Six hours lecture and nine hours clinical/lab experience per week. Due to scheduling availability, the amount of actual clinical hours each week may vary but will average to nine hours a week.

NURS 1160 Lifespan Nursing I Description Change The course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on cardiac and respiratory systems, skin and burns, fluids and electrolytes, mental health and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on nursing care in a variety of medical, surgical and community settings. The student will complete 90 hours lecture and 135 hours of clinical/lab over the semester.

The course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on cardiac, respiratory, and neurological systems. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on health promotion in meeting patient needs in a variety of medical and surgical settings. Six hours lecture and nine hours clinical/lab experience per week. Due to scheduling availability, the amount of actual clinical hours each week may vary but will average to nine hours a week.

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NURS 1170 Bridge to Registered Nurse (RN) Practice

Description Change This accelerated course provides an introduction to the practice of nursing, with emphasis on meeting therapeutic nursing care of adults and children with physiological, psychosocial, perioperative needs, introduction to pharmaco-therapeutics, and application of fundamental concepts and the beginning development of nursing competencies. The study and application of nursing skills necessary to meet patient needs across the lifespan in concepts of transitioning into the role of Registered Nurse are included. This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on cardiac, respiratory systems, skin and burns, fluid, electrolytes, mental health and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on nursing care needs in a variety of medical, surgical and community settings. The student will complete 90 hours of lecture and 135 hours of clinical/lab over the semester.

An introduction to the practice of nursing, with emphasis on meeting therapeutic nursing care of adults and children with physiological, psychosocial, perioperative needs, introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, and application of fundamental concepts and the beginning development of nursing competencies. The study and application of nursing skills necessary to meet patient needs across the lifespan are included in this course.This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on cardiac, respiratory, Fluid, Electrolytes, and integumentary systems. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on health promotion in meeting patient needs in a variety of medical and surgical settings. Concepts of transitioning to the role of a registered nurse are also included. Six hours lecture and nine hours clinical/lab experience per week. Due to scheduling availability, the amount of actual clinical hours each week may vary but will average to nine hours a week.

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NURS 2150 Lifespan Nursing II Description Change This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on mental health, renal/urinary system, men’s health, endocrine system and maternal/newborn nursing and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on care in a variety of medical, surgical, and community settings. The student will complete 90 hours of lecture and 135 hours of clinical/lab over the semester.

This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on behavior, thought, and mood; renal/urinary system, men’s health; endocrine system and maternal/ newborn family-centered nursing. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on care in a variety of medical, surgical, and community settings with an emphasis on alterations in behavior, thought, and mood, assessment and family-centered assessment, communication, care management, and clinical interventions in care of patients across the lifespan. Six hours lecture and nine hours clinical/lab experience per week. Due to scheduling availability, the amount of actual clinical hours each week may vary but will average to nine hours a week.

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NURS 2160 Lifespan Nursing III Description Change This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on women’s health, gastrointestinal/hepatic/ biliary, hematological/oncologic/ immunological, sensorineural, neurological, musculoskeletal systems and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on care in a variety of medical, surgical and community settings. The student will complete 90 hours of lecture and 135 hours of clinical/lab over the semester.

This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on women’s health, gastrointestinal/biliary, hematological/oncologic/immunological, sensorineural, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems. Based on the nursing process, this course further develops the competencies of assessment, communication, care management, and clinical interventions in care of patients across the lifespan. Six hours lecture and nine hours clinical/lab experience per week. Due to scheduling availability, the amount of actual clinical hours each week may vary but will average to nine hours a week.

NURS 2170 Transitions to Nursing Practice

Description Change The hybrid course provides the foundation for understanding organizational behavior, developing nursing leadership and management skills to assist the student in the transition to registered nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the development of professional behavior. The student will complete 45 hours of lecture over the semester.

The hybrid course provides the foundation for understanding organizational behavior, developing nursing leadership and management skills to assist the student in the transition to registered nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the development of professional behaviors. Highlights from each area of nursing practice will be reviewed, including knowledge and application of nursing processes appropriate to each stage of development, disease processes, application of the nursing process to each state of development, and issues related to nursing practice.

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PSYC 2120 Social Psychology New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: Theories, methods, and findings of research concerning individual behavior in a social context. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010

PSYC 2200 Behavior & Experience Reactivation Credit Hours: 3; Behavioral and phenomenological analysis of individuals and their development in natural environments. Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 or equivalent or consent of instructor

VPT 1016 Live Sound Production New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of live audio production equipment, processes as well as analog and digital systems. Analog and digital systems are used to configure, mix and produce for a variety of live sound reinforcement scenarios. Emphasis is placed on live sound PA management, FOH/Monitor venue mixing, location multi-track recording, virtual sound check, DSP plug-in utilization and professional development for multiple live sound environments including corporate meetings, performance/club venues, houses of worship, location film/video and live broadcast/streaming. Prerequisite: VPT 1015

VPT 1023 Live Sound Recording Reactivation – Title Change

Live Sound Recording Guerrilla Sound

VPT 1050 Motion Lighting Title, Corequiste to Prerequisite Change

Prerequisite: VPT 1045 (Electronic Cinematography) Corequisite: VPT 1045

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VPT 1060 Introduction to the Art of Animation

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: An introduction to the traditional techniques and history of animation, the course covers animation workflows from conceptual development through final production. Topics of study include history, story, storyboarding, timing, 2D animation techniques, stop motion, motion graphics and 3D animation.

VPT 1061 Digital Animation I New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: The course is designed to increase student skill with ToonBoon Harmony and StoryBoard Pro as well as other industry standard software for the purposes of animation. Topics include exploration of animation workflows from conceptual development through final production and opportunities for students to refine the ability to apply traditional animation principles. Prerequisite: VPT 1060

VPT 2165 3D Modeling & Animation Rubric, Number, Prerequisite (Decrease) Change

Prerequisite: None CGT 2160; Prerequisites: CGT 1105 and CGT 1110 and CGT 2040 or consent of program coordinator

VPT 2175 Visual Effects Fundamentals for Broadcast & Film

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of visual effects for broadcast and digital filmmaking, the course covers skill development in industry standard software, as well as the study of video technology, image processing, digital matte painting techniques, tracking and compositing workflows. Prerequisite: VPT 1060 or VPT 2165

COURSE CHANGES


VPT 2260 History of Sound Production

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: This in-depth course consists of lectures, case studies, demonstrations and hands-on projects that expose students to the history of sound production and its impact on society. The courses traces the developments from the early wax cylinder to secret sound levitation devices. Throughout the course the role of sound production will highlight monumental moments in history, innovations in technology, impact and development of the entertainment industry, mass media and its cultural interchange within social institutions.

VPT 2265 Intermediate 3D Modeling & Animation

New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: A study of intermediate 3D modeling and animation techniques with an emphasis on scenic and character development. Prerequisite: VPT 2165

VPT 2450 Sound Design for Picture New Course Credit Hours: 3; Course Description: Course consists of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on projects which expose students to approaches, techniques and considerations when creating sound design for different visual platforms such as television, film, game and Web. Topics include sound effects, field recording, ADR, Foley, editing, sound mixing, synchronization, workflow, data interchange, routing structures, deliver methods and sound design aesthetics. Prerequisite: VPT 2015

COURSE CHANGES


VPT 2770 Capstone Project Title, Description Change

Course Description: An advanced project course focusing on producing a project from idea to broadcast. This production is an opportunity to showcase skills and to offer an individualized expression in an area of interest. The course guides each student to be responsible for the creation of an idea and to show proficiency in following that idea through all stages of production to broadcast.

(Documentary Production) Course Description: An advanced project course focusing on the documentary form as an opportunity for an individualized expression. Each student will be responsible for the creation of a documentary designed to communicate his or her point of view on a topical and/or controversial subject or issue.

VPT 2910 Campus Broadcast IV: Program Production Management


WEB 1600 Web Design I: Introduction to Web Technology

Description, Prerequisite (Decrease) Change

Course Description: An introduction to hypertext markup language (HTML), cascading style sheets (CSS) and the fundamentals of Web technology. The course includes writing HTML and CSS code that is standards-compliant in order to produce and publish basic websites. Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This course introduces the student to hypertext markup language (HTML), the language of the Web. Students produce and publish basic Web sites using HTML/XHTML/cascading style sheets (CSS), forms and tables. Students learn to use a scanner and graphics program to develop graphics for use in Web pages. Internet browsers and software used to produce Web pages and to post the pages to the Web are discussed. Web page design and research skills are developed. Building of a well-designed Web site is covered. Prerequisite: ADMN 1100 or consent of program coordinator

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WEB 2000 Dreamweaver Title, Description, Prerequisite Change

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance skills and knowledge of the professional Web designer by using Adobe Dreamweaver to create and manage websites. Focus is on fundamentals of Dreamweaver as well as advanced tools and techniques to plan, design, create, modify, test and publish professional websites. Prerequisite: CITC 2375 or WEB 1600 or equivalent

(Dreamweaver/Fireworks) Course Description: This course is designed to enhance skills and knowledge of the professional Web author by using cross-platform visual HTML editors, specifically Dreamweaver and Fireworks, for creating and managing Web sites and pages. The student will use a variety of techniques, tools and activities designed to develop pages for the commercial/professional Web developer standard. The student will plan, design, develop, and test fully compliant Web pages which conform to the specification given. Prerequisite: CSIT 2230 or WEB 1600 or consent of program coordinator for WEB students; no prerequisite for CGT students

WEB 2300 JavaScript & jQuery Title, Description Change

Course Description: This course is designed to teach developers how to use the features of the JavaScript language to design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Instruction on how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript object model, control program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames and create cookies, as well as work with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery are included.

(JavaScript) Course Description: JavaScript is a course that teaches web developers how to use the features of the JavaScript language to design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Students learn how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript object model, control program flow, validate forms, animate images, and create cookies. Students will also understand and use the most popular applications of JavaScript.

WEB 2710 Web Design for Mobile Devices

Prerequisite (Decrease)/ Corequisite (Increase) Change

Prerequisite: None Corequisite: WEB 2300

Prerequisite: WEB 2300 Corequisite: None

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WEB 2811 Advanced Computer Graphics

Description, Prerequisite Change

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the computer skills that are used to prepare images for the Web or for print. Focus is on the use of Photoshop to enhance and create digital images using basic and advanced techniques as well as how to fix common photography problems and manage digital assets. Topics include working with layers, selections, color, type, styles, paint tools, masks and special layer functions and effects. Prerequisites: CITC 2375 or MDT 2100 and WEB 1600 or consent of program coordinator

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the computer skills of those using graphics programs to prepare images for the Web or for print. Students will learn to enhance and create digital images using Photoshop; optimize images for speed of download; place and manipulate type in an image; work with layers and masks; use filters for special effects; work with background images and transparent gifs; create image maps; use ImageReady to create animations, slices, Web photo gallery, and rollovers. Prerequisites: CSIT 2230 or MDT 2100 and WEB 1600 or consent of program coordinator

WEB 2902 Web Practicum Prerequisite Change ENGL 1010 and MDT 1950 and MDT 2100 and WEB 2000 and WEB 2150 and WEB 2220 and WEB 2300 and WEB 2603

ENGL 1010 and MDT 1950 and MDT 2100 and WEB 2000 and WEB 2150 and WEB 2220 and WEB 2300 and WEB 2350

PROGRAM CHANGES

Program Type of Change Description of Change

Administrative Professional Technology/ Business Concentration

Modification of a Program/Deactivation of a Concentration

Deactive Administrative Professional Technology/Business Concentration

Administrative Professional Technology/ Medical Office Concentration

Modification of a Program/Concentration Name Change and Curriculum Alignment

Change Health Care Office Administration Concentration to Medical Office and align curriculum due to TBR mandated curriculum.

Old Courses Aligned Courses

ADMN 1005 = ADMN 1311 ADMN 2910 = ADMN 1306





ADMN 2621 = ADMN 1313 New Course = ADMN 1308

ADMN 2700 = ADMN 2306 New Course = ADMN 1310

See catalog for final curriculum.

Business/Computer Accounting Concentration

Modification of a Program/Concentration Change ADMN 2621 Excel to ADMN 1313 Spreadsheet Applications. Add footnote for ACCT 2392 Accounting Internship and remove prerequisite from ACCT 2392.

Business/Culinary Arts Concentration Modification of a Program/Concentration Change CULA 2380 Culinary Internship to HSP 2950 Culinary Arts/Hospitality Internship.

Business/Hospitality Concentration Modification of a Program/Concentration Change the title of HSP 2950 Hospitality Internship to Culinary Arts/Hospitality Internship.

Computer Information Technology/Cyber Defense Concentration

New Program/Concentration Change rubric from CSIT to CITC due to TBR mandated curriculum. Add footnote for CITC 2399 Internship in Computer Information Technology and remove prerequisite from CITC 2399. See catalog notebook for final curriculum.

PROGRAM CHANGES


Computer Information Technology/Networking Concentration

Modification of a Program/Concentration Change rubric from CSIT to CITC due to TBR mandated curriculum and change concentration name to Networking. Add footnote for CITC 2399 Internship in Computer Information Technology and remove prerequisite from CITC 2399. See catalog notebook for final curriculum.

Computer Information Technology/Programming Concentration

New Program/Concentration Change rubric from CSIT to CITC due to TBR mandated curriculum. Add footnote for CITC 2399 Internship in Computer Information Technology and remove prerequisite from CITC 2399. See catalog for final curriculum.

Computer Information Technology/Systems Administration and Management Concentration

New Program/Concentration Change rubric from CSIT to CITC due to TBR mandated curriculum. Add footnote for CITC 2399 Internship in Computer Information Technology and remove prerequisite from CITC 2399. See catalog for final curriculum.

PROGRAM CHANGES


Computer Science & Information Technology Modification of a Program/Curriculum Alignment Change program title to Computer Information Technology and change rubric to CITC. Change course numbers to align CITC curriculum with the TBR mandated curriculum.

Old Courses Aligned Courses

CSIT 1000 CITC 1305

CSIT 1110 CITC 1301

CSIT 1510 CITC 1310 & 1110

CSIT 1520 CITC 1311 & 1111

CSIT 1710 & 1720 CITC 1320

CSIT 1730 CITC 1302 & 1102

CSIT 1740 CITC 1330

CSIT 1810 CITC 1303

CSIT 2210 CITC 1313

CSIT 2220 CITC 2311

CSIT 2230 CITC 2375

CSIT 2240 CITC 1316

CSIT 2250 CITC 2376

CSIT 2260 CITC 2391

CSIT 2270 CITC 2314

CSIT 2280 CITC 1317

CSIT 2290 CITC 2310

CSIT 2510 CITC 2348

CSIT 2520 CITC 2340

CSIT 2530 CITC 2347

CSIT 2710 CITC 2320

CSIT 2720 CITC 2326

CSIT 2750 CITC 2329

CSIT 2760 CITC 2330

CSIT 2770 CITC 2373

CSIT 2780 CITC 1333

CSIT 2840 CITC 2335

CSIT 2850 CITC 2380

CSIT 2860 CITC 2303

CSIT 2911 CITC 2399

See the course changes section of this report for additional information and for new CITC courses.

Media Technologies/Design for Web and Print Concentration

Modification of a Program/New Concentration New courses for the concentration:

DWP 1010 DWP 1030 DWP 1020 DWP 1500 DWP 1510 DWP 2500 DWP 2900 DWP 2950

Media Technologies/Photography Concentration

Modification of a Program Focus on PHO courses and accommodate changes to VPT courses. Replace CGT 1030 to ARTP 1110 or CGT 1030 in semester I. Replace VPT 1045 with MDT2 elective in semester II. Replace WEB 1600 with MDT3 elective in semester III.

Media Technologies/Web Technology Concentration

Modification of a Program/Concentration Replace MDT 2100 with DWP 1030 in semester II. Add DWP 1010 to MDT elective footnote 2. Add DWP to MDT elective footnote 4. Change CSIT 1810 to CITC 1303 and replace WEB 2600 with CITC 2375.

Paralegal Studies Modification of a Program Renumber ADMN 2700 to ADMN 2306 in semester III due to TBR mandidated APT curriculum. Add footnote for LEGL 2390 Legal Internship and remove prerequisite from LEGL 2390.

CERTIFICATE CHANGES

Certificate Type of Change Description of Change

A+/Network+ Certification Preparation Certificate

Modification of a Certificate Changes due to TBR curriculum alignment. The A+/Network+ curriculum provides the entry-level knowledge, skills and experience required for employment in the field of computer systems administration. Students who complete the certificate will be able to install, configure, upgrade, diagnose and troubleshoot typical PC hardware and software; identify and respond to the needs of networked PC users; and address PC network connection problems, security issues and other infrastructural challenges. Credits earned may be applied toward the Computer Information Technology/Cyber Defense Concentration, A.A.S., Computer Information Technology/Networking Concentration, A.A.S. or the Computer Information Technology/Systems Administration and Management Concentration, A.A.S. degree. Courses in each level (Foundation and Core) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence. See catalog for final curriculum.

Basic Photography Certificate Modification of a Certificate Remove CGT 1030 from the certificate because it is no longer needed for the PHO Concentration. Change credit hours required 15 to 12.

Building Information Modeling Certificate New Certificate The Building Information Modeling curriculum is designed to train individuals in the tools and techniques most commonly used in the building industry. Completion of the certificate also serves to provide the necessary training for those careers that work closely with the building industry, or careers that require the understanding of Building Information Modeling practices for a portion of the required job duties.

Credits earned may be applied toward the Engineering Technology/Civil Engineering

CERTIFICATE CHANGES


Concentration, A.A.S. degree. Courses in each level (Foundation, Core and Advanced Track) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence. See catalog for final curriculum.

Document Specialist Certificate Deactivate Certificate APT/Business Concentration is deactivated which voids this certificate.

Electronic Health Records Specialist Certificate

Modification of a Certificate Changes due to TBR curriculum alignment for APT. See catalog for final curriculum.

Electronics Technology Certificate Modification of a Certificate First paragraph second sentence, replace “computer hardware” with “computer aided design software.” First paragraph third sentence, remove “A+ certification.” Under Foundation Courses, replace EET 1715 with CET 1100. Change credit hours required from 14 to 15. See catalog for final curriculum.

Fundamentals of Sustainability Certificate New Certificate The Fundamentals of Sustainability curriculum provides basic skills for those who want to enter the field and upgrading of skills for those presently in the construction field. Based on an overview of sustainability and LEED in general and followed by LEED-specific competencies required for Green Associate certification, completion of the certificate provides the knowledge and skills to sit for the Green Associate’s exam and prepares an individual for working in the construction field. Credits earned may be applied toward the Engineering Technology/Sustainable Design Concentration, A.A.S. degree. Courses in each level (Foundation and Core) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence. See catalog for final curriculum.

CERTIFICATE CHANGES


Industrial Automation Certificate Modification of a Certificate Changes are due to higher demand for PLCs Training and motor training in the Automation field. Second paragraph, add “and the Engineering Technology/Automated Industrial Systems Concentration, A.A.S degree. Third paragraph to read “ Courses in each level (Foundation, Core and Advance Level) must be completed …” Replace EET 1715 with EET 1055 in Foundation Courses and add EET 1055 to the Core Course(s). Add EET 2925 to the Advanced Track Courses. Change credit hours required from 16 to 19. See catalog for final curriculum.

Information Systems Fundamentals Certificate

Modification of a Certificate Change courses to align with TBR common curriculum. See catalog for final curriculum.

Interactive Web Design Certificate and

Mobile Web Design Certificate

Modification of Certificates Change course title of WEB 2300 to JavaScript & jQuery.

Medical Insurance Coding and Reimbursement Certificate

Modification of a Certificate Changes due to TBR curriculum alignment for APT. See catalog for final curriculum.

Producing for Video and Media Arts Certificate

Modification of a Certificate Replace VPT 2910 with VPT 2770 because this is an advanced certificate.

Sound Production Certificate Modification of a Certificate The changes give students more experience learning and working in the audio area of video and TV production. Add VPT 1090 and remove VPT 2960 and VPT 1022. See catalog for final curriculum.

Videography Certificate Modification of a Certificate Changes due to the emphasis on camera knowledge, composition and introduction to fieldwork and workflow. Deactivate VPT 2910; change VPT 1050 to a required class; replace VPT 1090 with VPT 1045; add VPT 1021 and VPT 2660 and allow students a choice between the two. See catalog for final curriculum.

Web Design Tools Certificate Modification of a Certificate Replace MDT 2100 with DWP 1030. Change WEB 2000 course title to Dreamweaver. See catalog for final curriculum.

CERTIFICATE CHANGES


Web Page Authoring Certificate Modification of a Certificate Change WEB 2000 course title to Dreamweaver.

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