Course Descriptions CTIM341 Current Topics in Computer Information Systems
1 Credit
Open only to Computer Information Systems majors in their last semester of study, this course will cover areas of current importance in the information technologies field. Topics covered will include a variety of contemporary, technology-related issues that students entering the IT field may encounter. The class is conducted in seminar format and requires extensive class discussion utilizing timely articles and Internet searches. A project or paper on a relevant topic is required. Prerequisites: Computer Ethics (CTIM151) and Internet Law (CTIM164), or department approval. CTIM361 Introduction to Visual BASIC
3 Credits
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to use essential features and capabilities of Visual BASIC, a programming system used to produce Graphical User Interfaces and applications in a Windows environment. It includes basic programming concepts, problem solving, programming logic, and the design of event-driven programming. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Co-Prerequisite: Introduction to Software Design and Development (CTIM281) or departmental approval. CTIM362 Advanced Visual BASIC
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Visual BASIC (CTIM361). It provides advanced programming skills and knowledge of Visual BASIC required to produce Graphical User Interfaces and applications in a Windows environment. It includes advanced programming logic, file and database processing, and methods for allowing the sharing of data between Windows applications. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual BASIC (CTIM361) or departmental approval. CTIM371 Programming in C++
3 Credits
This is the first course in the C++ programming language. The course will cover general program structures, functions, variable naming rules, iteration statements (for, while, do/while), arithmetic and relational operators, arrays, an introduction to pointers, and an introduction to objects. Hands-on programming exercises will be completed using the College’s IBM-compatible computers and the Turbo C++ compiler. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Co-Prerequisite: Introduction to Software Design and Development (CTIM281) or departmental approval. CTIM372 Advanced Programming in C++
3 Credits
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to use essential features and capabilities of Visual C++, a programming system used to produce Graphical User Interfaces and applications in a Windows environment. It includes basic programming concepts, problem solving, programming logic, and the design of event-driven programming. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisites: Introduction to Software Design and Development (CTIM281) and Programming in C++ (CTIM371), or Introduction to Visual Basic (CTIM361), or departmental approval. CTIM400 Special Studies-Computer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CJUS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Credits
This course provides a history, development, and philosophy of criminal justice in a democratic society. It also covers an introduction to agencies in the administration of criminal justice and career introduction. Prerequisite: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092), Introductory Writing (ENGL099), and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval. CJUS111 Drugs and Behavior in Criminal Justice
CJUS201 Evidence and Court Procedures
3 Credits
This course covers the rules of evidence, the principles of exclusion, evaluation, and the examination of evidence as proof, competency, and consideration of the witnesses. Additional areas covered in this study are the laws of search and seizure and court procedures. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJUS101). CJUS202 Police-Community Relations
3 Credits
This course describes the role of the individual officer in achieving and maintaining public support. It also covers the principles of human relations, public information, relationships with violators, and complaints. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJUS101).
This course involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of
3 Credits
This course acquaints the student with the administrative and physical aspects of private security in such areas as retail, industrial, banking, transportation, medical, and government enterprises. Emphasis is placed on such special problems as private security, education, and training. Other areas covered are the investigation of whitecollar crimes, theft, document control, subversion and sabotage, labor problems, civil disturbances, and disaster preparedness. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJUS101). CJUS213 Security Devices Utilization
3 Credits
This course introduces the students to specific security devices, installation procedures, and methods of utilization. Access control, visitor management, and video and voice activation systems will be emphasized. The infrastructure and integration of security devices to provide warnings against terrorism threat and intrusion (burglary, robbery, theft, or vandalism) will be developed. Design application will include Delay, Detect, Alert, and Respond (DDAR). Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJUS101). CJUS215 Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System
1 Credit
3 Credits
This course will examine the use of psychoactive drugs, emphasizing the social, psychological, and legal context of drug abuse and how drug use and abuse relate to and impact the criminal justice system and society. Federal and state drug laws, drug definitions, drug effects, and drug-related behavior will be discussed. The drug experience throughout history will be examined. Prevention and treatment of drug abuse as well as social control of drug use will also be a focus. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJUS101) or departmental approval.
CJUS211 Introduction to Private Security
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Programming in C++ (CTIM371). The course covers Object Oriented Programming concepts: classes, member functions, stream I/O, inheritance, pointers, arrays, linked lists. Hands-on programming assignments will be completed using the College’s IBM-compatible computers and the Turbo C++ compiler. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisite: Programming in C++ (CTIM371) or departmental approval. CTIM373 Introduction to Visual C++
members of the Department of Computer Technology and Information Management. Limited to two courses per student Prerequisite: approval of the Department Chair and Division Dean.
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the study of domestic and transnational terrorism.
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