San Antonio College Schedule/Catalog 2016-2017 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency. |
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GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Lecture
Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course focuses on the origin and evolution of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing organic evolution and plate tectonics. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GEOL 1305 - Environmental Science Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 03.0103.53 01
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GEOL 1345 - Oceanography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans, including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. Some laboratory experiences may be included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GEOL 1347 - Meteorology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, and climate. Topics include atmospheric composition, structure and circulation, air temperature, heat transfer, humidity, cloud formation, weather fronts, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0601.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is an introduction to the nature and properties of rocks and minerals; processes by which they are formed, altered, and transported; and the nature and development of the landscape. Laboratory work includes the study of minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0601.54 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GERM 1300 - Beginning Conversational German I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GERM 1310 - Beginning Conversational German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1300 or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in German. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of GERM 1300 . Language lab is available.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.54 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GERM 1411 - Elementary German I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GERM 1412 - Elementary German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1411 or departmental approval
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This course is a continuation of GERM 1411 .
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I
Prerequisites: GERM 1412 or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of GERM 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history. Language lab is available.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.52 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II
Prerequisites: GERM 2311 or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of GERM 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0501.52 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GISC 1125 - Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This course is an introduction to basic geographic information systems (GIS) operations, including file management and data transfer. Students will also learn about the ways in which GIS is used in different fields including business, government, and scientific analysis. Presentations will be made about career possibilities by GIS professionals.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 1191 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 1291 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (2-2-1)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 1391 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 1411 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor or Program Advisor
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of vector geographic information systems (GIS). Studies include the nomenclature of cartography and geography.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 1421 - Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 or consent of Instructor
This course focuses on the history, principles, and applications of raster imagery. In the laboratory, students will acquire and process satellite images and photographs and merge raster images with vector data.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 1491 - Special Topics in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or program advisor
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 2131 - Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor or Program advisor
This is a seminar course designed for the final semester of a degree or certificate in geographic information systems (GIS). Projects will include individual and group studies of GIS applications using the skills acquired in previous courses. The student will produce a professional project and present the results to a panel consisting of peers, instructors, or practicing GIS professionals. The instructor will serve as a guide to the student in the completion of the projects.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 2264 - Practicum in Cartography
Prerequisites: Consent of program advisor
This course provides practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the students general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
Semester Hours: (2-0-20)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 2401 - Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 or Consent of Instructor
This course is a study of management of geographic information, system life-cycles, and costs and benefits. Topics of study include institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data, and applications of GIS for data modeling and analysis.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 2411 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
Prerequisites: (GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 ) and (GISC 2420 or GEOG 2472) and CPMT 1303 , or Consent of Instructor
This course applies GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork is required for lab exercises.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 2420 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 , or Consent of Instructor
This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis, and modeling. Instruction will include theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GISC 2435 - Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisites: (GISC 1411 or GEOG 2470 ) and (GISC 2420 or GEOG 2472 or GISC 2401 or GEOG 2474) and CPMT 1303 or Consent of Instructor
This course focuses on the use of Visual Basic to customize and expand the capability of geographic information systems (GIS) applications. Students will design their own graphical user interface (GUI) and complete the production of a fully operational GIS extension.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 45.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1001.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1002.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
The study of Mexican-American/Chicano/a politics within the American political experience. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that Texas has played, and continues to play in this experience.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.54 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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Govt 2378 - Introduction to International Relations
Prerequisites: GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302 , or GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 or Departmental Approval
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Major global issues (e.g. international trade, human rights, terrorism, global warming) are examined from the varying perspectives of different international relations theories. Students are presented with different theoretical explanations of the global problems and different prescriptions about what to do about the problems are developed and discussed within the class. Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0901.71 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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Govt 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-6)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HIST 1301 - United States History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 1302 - United States History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52.25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican-American experience from the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HMSY 1191 - Special Topic in Homeland Security
This course addresses recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant t the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HMSY 1338 - Homeland Security Emergency Communication Management
A study of public safety communication system interactions. Topics include political and policy basis of emergency management, technology, mitigation, and disaster recovery. Includes an overview of incident command systems, emergency management, mitigation for emergency managers, and individual and community disaster education.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HMSY 1339 - Homeland Security Emergency Contingency Planning
Procedures for developing, implementing, and updating an Emergency Contingency Plan that outlines public agencies and private industry responses, recovery, and mitigation. Includes types of aid available to individuals and communities after a disaster. Also covers interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, and exercises are included.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications t successfully coordinate situations such as natural disasters, fires, rescue operations, kidnapping, hazardous material spills, mass casualties, terrorism, and/or weapons of mass destruction. It includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing these types of incidents
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1191 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1291 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (2-2-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1302 - Human Resource Training and Development
An overview of the human resource development function specifically concentrating on the training and development component. Topics include training as related to organizational mission and goals; budgeting; assessment; design, delivery, evaluation, and justification of training. Included are new trends in training, including distance and virtual education.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1305 - Management and Labor Relations
The development and structure of the labor movement including labor legislation, collective bargaining, societal
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1391 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1392 - Special Topics in Labor/Personnel Relations and Studies
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 1491 - Special Topics in Human Resources Management
Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
Semester Hours: (4-4-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 2303 - Employment Practices
A study of employment issues including techniques for human resource forecasting, selection, and placement including interview techniques, pre-employment testing and other predictors. Topics include recruitment methods, the selection process, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO recordkeeping, and Affirmative Action Plans.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 2304 - Employee Relations
A study of employment issues including techniques for human resource forecasting, selection, and placement including interview techniques, pre-employment testing and other predictors. Topics include recruitment methods, the selection process, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO recordkeeping, and Affirmative Action Plans.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 2305 - Human Resources Information Systems
Prerequisites: HRPO 2301
An introduction to the pre-packaged Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) programs available. Identifies
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 2306 - Benefits and Compensation
An overview of employee compensation systems. Topics include compensation systems, direct and indirect
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1001
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior
The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1003
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the field of Mexican-American / Chicano/a Studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic, educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American / Chicano/a experience.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An examination of Mexican-American / Chicano/a artistic expressions in the visual and performing arts.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.54 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0101.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 2319 - American Minority Studies
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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IBUS 1354 - International Marketing Management
Analysis of international marketing strategies using market trends, costs, forecasting, pricing, sourcing, and distribution factors. Development of an international marketing plan.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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IBUS 2335 - International Business Law
A course in law as it applies to international business transactions in the global political-legal environment. Study of
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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IBUS 2339 - International Banking and Finance
Prerequisites: BNKG 1303
International monetary systems, financial markets, flow of capital, foreign exchange, and financial institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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IBUS 2341 - Intercultural Management
Cross-cultural comparisons of management and communications processes. Emphasizes cultural geographic
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 1340 - ASP.Net Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 1332
Server side web programming concepts to implement solutions for common web programming tasks. Includes Basic ASP.NET web controls, user management and authentication, state management, and development of database-driven web applications.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 2330 - Comprehensive Software Project: Planning and Design
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
A comprehensive application of skills learned in previous courses in a simulated workplace. Covers the development, testing, and documenting of a complete software and/or hardware solution. This course may be used as a capstone course for a certificate or degree.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 2332 - Comprehensive Software Project: Coding, Testing, and Implementation
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
A comprehensive application of skills learned in previous semesters in a simulated workplace. Includes coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation of a complete software and/or hardware solution. This course may be used as a capstone course for a certificate or degree.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 2334 - Advanced Web Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2302
Programming for web authoring. Includes industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 2338 - Advanced Java Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2317
A continuation of Java programming techniques such as servlets, and advanced graphical functions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 2434 - Advanced Web Programming
Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INRW 0020 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics
Corequisites: INRW 0420
Serves as a supplemental course to developmental INRW 0420. Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (0-1-0)
CIP: 32.0108.69 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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INRW 0055 - Integrated Reading & Writing 8-hr Refresher
This refresher course is designed for students with TSI assessment scores that place them in INRW 0420. This workshop-based course provides a review of reading and writing concepts and skills. After successfully completing the Refresher course, students will take a post-assessment to determine if they are eligible for Freshman Composition I. Students who complete INRW 0055 successfully will be college eligible in reading and writing and may enroll in Freshman Composition I. Students who do not pass INRW 0055 will enroll in INRW 0420 per placement scores.
Semester Hours: (0-0-0.5)
CIP: 32.0108.60 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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INRW 0100 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics
May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental Integrated Reading and Writing courses or ENGL 1301 . Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (1-0-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INRW 0304 - Integrated Reading and Writing
Prerequisites: Must be eligible for READ 0303 and ENGL 0301
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is an integration of READ 0303 and ENGL 0301 . When a student passes this course with a C or above, the student will have satisfied reading and English requirements and will be ready for college level courses in English and reading intensive college courses.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INRW 0420 - Integrated Reading and Writing II
Prerequisites: INRW 0050
Corequisites: This course requires a lab.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This college-prep course is designed for students who need to improve reading and writing effectiveness with multi-paragraph, college-level texts. Students will give oral and written responses to texts representative of a variety of disciplines and genres. Strong emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing skills. INRW lab will supplement class instruction. Successful completion of this college-prep course with a grade of C or better fulfills INRW TSI requirements.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITAL 1311 - Beginning Conversational Italian I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Italian. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0902.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITAL 1312 - Beginning Conversational Italian II
Prerequisites: ITAL 1311 , or Departmental Approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Italian. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of ITAL 1311 .
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0902.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITAL 1411 - Elementary Italian I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the Italian language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0902.51.13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITAL 1412 - Elementary Italian II
Prerequisites: ITAL 1411 , placement exam, or departmental approval.
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the Italian language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This is a continuation of ITAL 1411
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0902.51.13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITAL 2311 - Intermediate Italian I
Prerequisites: ITAL 1412 , or Departmental Approval
This course is a continuation of ITAL 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Italian literature and culture.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0902.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITAL 2312 - Intermediate Italian II
Prerequisites: ITAL 2311 , or Departmental Approval
This course is a continuation of ITAL 2311 . This course familiarizes the student with different aspects of Italian literature and culture through the reading selections that serve as a basis for discussion and short compositions.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0902.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals
A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 1404 - Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 or concurrent enrollment
This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Model and analyze routing processes.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 2343 - Network Security
Overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security poicy design and management; security technologies; products and solutions; firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance; AAQA and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 2408 - Cisco Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401
This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 2410 - Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 , ITCC 1404 and (ITCC 2408 or concurrent enrollment)
This course explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged applications and an introduction to quality of service (QoS).
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITMT 1400 - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Addresses the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. In-depth, hands-on training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 1345 - Implementing Network Directory Services
Prerequisites: ITNW 1354
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Network Directory service.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ITNW 1353 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure
Prerequisites: ITNW 1354
Installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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