150 Course Descriptions N/C toolpath creation, and volume creation. CAD instruction emphasizes methods for creating documents which are accurate and accomplished in a timely manner. PREREQUISITE: I E 214 or 214.2. I E 215.1 CATIA 3-D Surfacing
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Focuses on using CATIA (Computer Aided ThreeDimensional Interactive Application) software. Teaches creation and modification of surface modeling using CATIA. Students learn to use the variety of curves available in CATIA and how they interact with different disciplines, such as SOLIDS, N/C toolpath creation, and volume creation. CAD instruction emphasizes methods for creating documents which are accurate and accomplished in a timely manner. PREREQUISITE: I E 214 or 214.2. I E 215.2 CATIA 3-D Surfacing
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Focuses on using CATIA (Computer Aided ThreeDimensional Interactive Application) software. Teaches creation and modification of surface modeling using CATIA. Students learn to use the variety of curves available in CATIA and how they interact with different disciplines, such as SOLIDS, N/C toolpath creation, and volume creation. CAD instruction emphasizes methods for creating documents which are accurate and accomplished in a timely manner. PREREQUISITE: I E 215.1.
Information Literacy (INFO) INFO 104 Information for the Disciplines
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Introduces students to the professional and research literature in a humanities, social sciences or science discipline. Students develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively and ethically use information sources and information retrieval systems pertinent to the discipline under study. Students gain an understanding of the object and method of study in the discipline, and compare scholarly with popular sources. May be offered as a linked course. This is a pass/no-credit course. INFO 110 Information Literacy and Research Skills
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Examines the nature of information and the research process. Topics include locating, retrieving, evaluating, and using information print and electronic resources effetively and ethically. INFO 126 Information Literacy in the Humanities
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Students gain an understanding of information sources in the humanities. Students develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information sources and information retrieval systems pertinent to humanities disciplines. Students understand the object and method of study in the humanities, and compare scholarly with popular sources. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100. This is a pass/no-credit course. INFO 127
Information Literacy in the Social Sciences
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Students gain an understanding of information sources in the social sciences. Students develop
the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information sources and information retrieval systems pertinent to social sciences disciplines. Students understand the object and method of study in the social sciences, and compare scholarly with popular sources. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100. This is a pass/no-credit course. INFO 128
Information Literacy for Science/ Engineering/ Business
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Students gain an understanding of information sources in science, engineering, and/or business. Students develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively and ethically use information sources and information retrieval systems pertinent to science, engineering, and/or business. Students understand the object and method of study in science, engineering, and/or business, and compare scholarly with popular sources. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Information Technology (IT) IT 101 Introduction to Computer Science
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Provides an overview of computer science. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures and systems, and their applications in various segments of society. Introduces information on careers in software development, networking, security and project management. Also introduces basic MS Office skills. A core prerequisite class for most of the IT courses and tracks usually taken at the beginning of all IT tracks. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for READ 094 or instructor's permission. IT 102 Programming I for Information Professionals
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IT 114 PC Repair Technician
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IT 131 Networking Infrastructure Fundamentals
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IT 132 Structured Cabling
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IT 133 Introduction to Telecom Systems
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IT 135 Introduction to Network Security
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Students learn the most important topics of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), from the basics of creating web pages with graphics and links using tables, and controlling page layout with frames, to more advanced topics, including cascading style sheets, programming with JavaScript and JavaScript objects and events, and creating a multimedia web page with forms. PREREQUISITE: IT 101 or instructor's permission.
Introduces networking to students who are interested in a career managing routers and switches. Topics include TCP/IP and OSI modules, subnetting, protocols, network applications, switching and routing fundamentals, and an introduction to configuring Cisco routers and switches. PREREQUISITE: 114 or instructor's permission.
Provides individuals who are new to networking with the foundational knowledge of structured cabling. Topics include cabling concepts, detailed cable characteristics of common cabling types, cabling standards, and hands-on experience with cable termination. PREREQUISITE: IT 101 or IT 114 or IT 131 or instructor's permission.
An introductory course to telecom and telephone systems for IT administrators. Covers general principles, planning, implementation, and administration of telecom systems.
Provides students with a broad foundation of network security knowledge. Topics include security fundamentals, overview of cryptography, security policies and procedures, common types of attacks, and how to implement network security measures. PREREQUISITE: IT 114 or instructor's permission.
Introduces programming. Covers procedural programming (methods, parameters, return values), basic control structures (sequence, if/ then/else, for loop, while loop), file processing, arrays, and introduces defining objects. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for MATH 097 or instructor's permission.
An entry level course for PC support technicians. Covers entry level PC hardware and software. A hands-on technical troubleshooting course. Includes many of the objectives for the Comp TIA A+ exam. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for READ 094 or instructor's permission. IT 116 PC Support Tech 3 (Windows Application)
IT 121 Introduction to HTML
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A technical introduction to Windows desktop applications for support technicians. Covers the role of the applications from a systems support perspective, user support issues, application installation, application configuration, and other technical issues associated with modern desktop applications. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for READ 094.
IT 141 (4) Customer Service and Work Environment for IT Professionals
Focuses on the knowledge and skills required to be a part of a successful help-desk team. Topics include communication skills, writing skills, telephone skills, techniques for managing customer expectations, understanding customer behavior, working as part of a team, and minimizing stress in the work environment. Covers interviewing and preparing for the job search experience in the IT field. Prepares students to do job searches, prepares resumes and cover letters, and to dress professionally for the work environment. Uses taped practice interview sessions to improve interviewing skills. Students learn proper e-mail techniques and meeting etiquette. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for READ 094 or instructor's permission.