Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Health

  
  • HLT 110: Concepts of Personal and Community Health


    (3 cr.)

    Studies the concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 116: Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness including the physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, occupational, and social components.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 143: Medical Terminology I


    (3 cr.)

    Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 190: Coordinated Internship


    (3 cr.)

    Supervised on the job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/ practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • HLT 200: Human Sexuality


    (3 cr.)

    Provides a basic understanding of human sexuality. Includes anatomy, physiology, pregnancy, family planning, venereal diseases, and sexual variations.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 204: Women’s Health


    (3 cr.)

    Explores current issues related to women’s health and wellness with an emphasis upon prevention of disease and optimum well-being. Takes a multi-ethnic approach to exploring the most up-to-date findings, diagnostic tools, and treatments for breast cancer, reproductive tract illness, heart, and other common diseases faced by women from puberty through menopause.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 208: Fitness and Exercise Training


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces techniques for conducting physical fitness assessments and includes an introduction to electrocardiography. Emphasizes tests of Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, body composition, and pulmonary capacity. Emphasizes the safety guidelines and precautions used in testing. Covers equipment use and maintenance.

    Prerequisite: HLT 100 .
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 4-5 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 230: Principles of Nutrition and Human Development


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 241: Perspectives in Global Health


    (3 cr.)

    Examines global health issues and prevention efforts. Analyzes the complex relationship between economics, environment, culture and values in resolving health disparities. Discussion topics include infectious diseases, malnutrition, maternal/child/newborn health, chronic diseases, and emerging infections.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 250: General Pharmacology


    (3 cr.)

    Emphasizes general pharmacology for the health related professions covering general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agent within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 261: Basic Pharmacy I


    (3 cr.)

    Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications.

    Co-requisite: HLT 250  and HLT 262  and HLT 263 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 262: Basic Pharmacy II


    (3 cr.)

    Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications.

    Co-requisite: HLT 250  and HLT 261  and HLT 263 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 263: Basic Pharmacy I Lab


    (1 cr.)

    Provides practical experience to supplement instruction in HLT 261 . Should be taken concurrently with HLT 261 , in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college.

    Co-requisite: HLT 250  and HLT 261  and HLT 262 .
    Laboratory 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 270: Health and Well-Being of the Older Adult


    (3 cr.)

    Focuses on the health of the older adult; teaches health promotion; preventative health techniques; and accident prevention.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Program.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 290: Coordinated Internship


    (4 cr.)

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • PTH 227: Pathological Conditions


    2cr

    Presents specific pathologic conditions commonly seen in physical therapy. Emphasizes musculoskeletal and neurological system conditions, and all major body systems are represented

    Prerequisites: PTH 225 , PTH 210 , PTH 251  and admission into the PTA program.
    Lecture Hours: 2

Health Care Technician (Nurse Aide)

  
  • HCT 101: Health Care Technician I


    (4 cr.)

    Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short term care facilities.

    Prerequisite: Direct placement into ENG 111  with or without corequisite support and MDE 10  or higher.
    Co-requisite: HCT 102 .
    Lecture 8 hours per week for seven weeks.
  
  • HCT 102: Health Care Technician II


    (3 cr.)

    Applies theory through Laboratory experience for healthcare technicians to work in home health, long and short term facilities.

    Direct placement into ENG 111  with or without corequisite support and MDE 10  or higher.
    Co-requisite: HCT 101 .
    Laboratory 10 hours per week and additional 48 hours total of clinical experience
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • HCT 115: Medication Administration Training


    (3 cr.)

    Prepares students to safely administer, or to assist in client self administration of medications in specific settings. Includes practice. Meets curriculum requirements of the State Board of Nursing.

    Prerequisite: Direct placement into ENG 111  with or without corequisite support and MDE 10  or higher
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • HCT 119: Advanced Health Care Technician


    (4 cr.)

    Applies advanced theory through practical experience for healthcare technicians in home health, long and short term health care facilities. Teaches care of clients with emphasis on charting infection control, activities, nutrition, speech and physical therapy.

    Prerequisite: HCT 102  or equivalent.
    Lecture 3 hours
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • HCT 195: Topics in HCT: Patient Care Assistant/Home Health Aide


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches fundamental principles of patient care with laboratory experience in foods and fluids, elimination, moving patients, morning, afternoon and evening care, care of hospital equipment, means of providing special comforts and safety, infection control, home management, and simple first aid. Emphasizes caring for older patients, includes observing, reporting, infection control, safety, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, personal care.

    Prerequisite: 18 years of age or older.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.

History

  
  • HIS 101: History of Western Civilization I


    (3 cr.)

    Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 102: History of Western Civilization II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 111: History of World Civilization I


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present.This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 112: History of World Civilization II


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 121: United States History I


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 122: United States History II


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 155: Life in Colonial Virginia


    (3 cr.)

    Studies life in Virginia before the American Revolution, including politics, economics, customs, culture, and the slave plantation system.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 203: History of African Civilization I


    (3 cr.)

    Examines major social, economic, political and religious developments from earliest times to the present. Part I of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 204: History of African Civilizations II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines major social, economic, political and religious developments from earliest times to the present. Part II of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 211: History of England


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys the history of the British Isles from pre-Celtic times to the present.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 225: Topics in European History I


    (3 cr.)

    Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present. Part I of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 226: Topics in European History II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present. Part II of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 253: History of Asian Civilizations I


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Part I of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 254: History of Asian Civilizations II


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Part II of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 262: United States History in Film


    (3 cr.)

    Examines selected topics in the United States history which shaped the American experience, presented in film.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 266: Military History of the Civil War


    (3 cr.)

    Analyzes military campaigns of the Civil War, including factors contributing to the defeat of the Confederacy and problems created by the war. May include field trips to Civil War sites in the region.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 267: The Second World War


    (3 cr.)

    Examines causes and consequences of the Second World War. Includes the rise of totalitarianism, American neutrality, military developments, the home fronts, diplomacy, and the decision to use the atomic bomb.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 268: The American Constitution


    (3 cr.)

    Analyzes the origin and development of the United States Constitution. Includes the evolution of civil liberties, property rights, contracts, due process, judicial review, federal-state relationships, and corporate government relations.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 269: Civil War and Reconstruction


    (3 cr.)

    Studies factors that led to the division between the states. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 276: United States History since World War II


    (3 cr.)

    Investigates United States history from 1945 to the present, studying both domestic developments and American involvement in international affairs.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 277: The American Experience in Vietnam


    (3 cr.)

    Analyzes American involvement in Vietnam from World War II with emphasis on the presidencies of Johnson, Nixon and Ford.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Humanities

  
  • HUM 100: Survey of the Humanities


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the humanities through the art, literature, music, & philosophy of various cultures & historical periods.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 111: Great Books I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 112: Great Books II


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 165: Controversial Issues in Contemporary American Culture


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces students to selected issues in contemporary American culture. Includes topic areas ranging from welfare reform, economic development, privacy, environmental protection and conservation, evolution vs. creation, to family values, and special interest lobbying in our state and national governments. Focuses on the development of the student’s critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on opposing sides of the same issue as expressed by public leaders, special interest groups and academicians.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 201: Survey of Western Culture I


    (3 cr.)

    Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Ancient and Classical, Early Christian and Byzantine, Medieval, and Early Renaissance.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 202: Survey of Western Culture II


    (3 cr.)

    Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, Romantic, and Modern.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 210: Introduction to Women in Humanities


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and historical perspectives on the influence of women as evidenced in art, literature, religion, philosophy and music.

    Prerequisite: ENG 112 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 211: Survey of American Culture I


    (3 cr.)

    Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HUM 212: Survey of American Culture II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HUM 220: Introduction to African-American Studies


    (3 cr.)

    Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African- American life, history, and culture. Examines specific events, ideologies, and individuals that have shaped the contours of African- American life. Studies the history, sociology, economics, religion, politics, psychology, creative productions, and culture of African- Americans.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 241: Interdisciplinary Principles of the Humanities I


    (3 cr.)

    Integrates unifying principles of the humanities and related fields of study. Emphasizes the expansion of the student’s intellectual perspective and development of concepts enabling the integration of knowledge from diverse fields into a unified whole.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 242: Interdisciplinary Principles of the Humanities II


    (3 cr.)

    Integrates unifying principles of the humanities and related fields of study. Emphasizes the expansion of the student’s intellectual perspective and development of concepts enabling the integration of knowledge from diverse fields into a unified whole.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 256: Mythology in Literature and the Arts


    (3 cr.)

    Studies cultural expressions of mythology in literature and the arts. Considers several of the following mythologies, with emphasis on parallels and divergences: Egyptian, Near- Eastern, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Asian, and African.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 259: Greek Mythology


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys and analyzes major stories from Greek Mythology. Explores psychological, anthropological, and historical interpretations of the myths. Acquaints students with recurring mythological themes in language, art, music, and literature.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 260: Survey of Twentieth-Century Culture


    (3 cr.)

    Explores literature, visual arts, philosophy, music, and history of our time from an interdisciplinary perspective.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Italian

  
  • ITA 101: Beginning Italian I


    (4 cr.)

    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Italian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part I of II.

    Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
  
  • ITA 102: Beginning Italian II


    (4 cr.)

    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Italian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part II of II.

    Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
  
  • ITA 201: Intermediate Italian I


    (3 cr.)

    Continues development of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Classes conducted in Italian.

    Prerequisite: ITA 102  or equivalent. Part I of II.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITA 202: Intermediate Italian I


    (3 cr.)

    Continues development of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Classes conducted in Italian. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite Completed ITA 102 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • IND 101: Quality Assurance Technology I


    (3 cr.)

    Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of Total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • IND 137: Team Concepts and Problem Solving


    (3 cr.)

    Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Systems Technology/Information Technology and Databases

  
  • ITD 110: Web Page Design I


    (3 cr.)

    Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames.

    Prerequisite: ITE 115  recommended.
    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 130: Database Fundamentals


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition.

    Prerequisite: ITE 115  
    Lecture 3- 4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 136: Database Management Software


    (3 cr.)

    Covers an introduction to relational database theory and how to administer and query databases using multiple commercial database systems.

    Prerequisite: ITE 115  recommended.
    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 210: Web Page Design II


    (3 cr.)

    Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s).

    Prerequisite: Completed ITD 110  or IST 129.
    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 220: e-commerce Administration


    (3 cr.)

    Emphasizes techniques to plan and design a platform-independent commerce Web site. Focuses on web business strategies, and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, including comparison and selection of commerce architecture, installation and configuration, security considerations, and planning of a complete business-to-consumer and business-to-business site.

    Prerequisite: ITD 110  recommended.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Essentials

  
  • ITE 100: Introduction to Information Systems


    (3 cr.)

    Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics which include impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. Provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 115: Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts


    (3 cr.)

    Covers computer concepts and internet skills and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy.

    Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills recommended.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 160: Introduction to e-Commerce


    (3 cr.)

    Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer- mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 180: Help Desk Support Skills


    (3 cr.)

    Emphasizes instruction in customer support techniques required for analyzing and coordinating software and hardware solutions for end-user needs. Includes evaluation and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 221: PC Hardware and OS Architecture


    (3 cr.)

    Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Networking

  
  • ITN 100: Introduction to Telecommunications


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys data transmission systems, communication lines, data sets, network, modes of transmission, protocols, and interfacing. Emphasizes network structure and operation.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 101: Introduction to Network Concepts


    (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 106: Microcomputer Operating Systems


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches use of operating system utilities and multiple- level directory structures, creation of batch files, and configuration of microcomputer environments. May include a study of graphical user interfaces.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 107: PC Hardware and Troubleshooting


    (3 cr.)

    Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as a basic system hardware components.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 124: Wireless Network Administration (WNA)


    (3 cr.)

    Incorporates instruction in the fundamentals of radio frequency and spread spectrum technology and wireless networking systems implementation and design. Includes radio frequency and spread spectrum concepts, 802.11 standards and regulations, wireless network architecture, topology, software, equipment, OSI Model, site surveys, security features, and the design and implementation of wireless network solutions.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 154: Networking Fundamentals -Cisco


    (4 cr.)

    Provides instruction in the fundamentals of networking environments, the basics of router operations, and basic router configurations.

    Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 155: Switching, Wireless, and WAN Technologies (ICND2) - Cisco


    (4 cr.)

    Provides the skills and knowledge to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small-to-medium sized branch office enterprise network, including configuring several switches and routers, configuring wireless devices, configuring VLANS, connecting to a WAN, and implementing network security.

    Prerequisite: ITN 154
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 156: Basic Switching and Routing - Cisco


    (4 cr.)

    Centers instruction in LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches. Includes fast Ethernet, access lists, routing protocols, spanning tree protocol, virtual LANS and network management.

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 155  and ITP 100  
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 157: WAN Technologies - Cisco


    (3 cr.)

    Concentrates on an introduction to Wide Area Networking (WANs). Includes WAN design, LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, and PPP.

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 156 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 170: Linux System Administration


    (3 cr.)

    Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 171: Unix 1


    (3 cr.)

    Provides an introduction to UNIX operating systems. Teaches login procedures, file creation, UNIX file structure, input/output control, and the UNIX shell.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 200: Administration of Network Resources


    (3 cr.)

    Focuses on the management of local area network servers. Teaches proper structuring of security systems. Explains print queues, disk management, and other local area network (LAN) issues. Presents concerns and issues for the purchase and installation of hardware and software upgrades. Can be taught using any network operating system or a range of operating systems as a delivery tool.

    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 208: Protocols and Communications-TCP/IP


    (4 cr.)

    Provides an understanding of the TCP/IP suite and the details of its implementation. Discusses details of implementation such as IP addressing, the structure of frames and protocol headers that enable communication between two computers. Discusses IP routing, tunneling, SNMP, and security.

    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 213: Information Storage and Management


    3

    Focuses on advanced storage systems, protocol, and architectures including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Fibre Channel Networks, Internet Protocol SANs (IPSAN), iSCSI, and Content Addressable Storage (CAS).

    3
  
  • ITN 254: Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration


    4

    Explores concepts and capabilities of virtual architecture with a focus on the installation, configuration, and management of a virtual infrastructure, ESX Server, and Virtual Center. Covers fundamentals of virtual network design and implementation, fundamentals of storage area networks, virtual switching, virtual system management, and engineering for high availability.

    3
    2
    5 hours per week
  
  • ITN 257: Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services


    4 Credit Hours

    Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.

    4 Hours per week
    3 Hours per week
  
  • ITN 260: Network Security Basics


    (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys: confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and auditability.

    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 261: Network Attacks, Computer Crimes and Hacking


    (4 cr.)

    Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint of hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 260 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 262: Network Communication, Security and Authentication


    (4 cr.)

    Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.

    Prerequisite: ITN 260 
    Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 263: Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E Commerce Security


    (4 cr.)

    Gives an in-depth exploration of firewalls, Web security, and e-commerce security. Explores firewall concepts, types, topology and the firewall’s relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Includes client/server architecture, the Web server, HTML, and HTTP in relation to Web security, and digital certification D.509, and public key infrastructure (PKI).

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 260 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 266: Network Security Layers


    (3 cr.)

    Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores Network Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 267: Legal Topics in Network Security


    (3 cr.)

    Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crimes and privacy. Includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 276: Computer Forensics I


    (4 cr.)

    Teaches computer forensic investigation techniques for collecting computer-related evidence at the physical layer from a variety of digital media (hard drives, compact flash and PDAs) and performing analysis at the file system layer.

    Prerequisite: ITN 260   
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Credit will be given to ITN 275 or ITN 276 and ITN 277, but not all three courses.
  
  • ITN 277: Computer Forensics II


    (4 cr.)

    Develops skills in the forensic extraction of computer evidence at a logical level using a variety of operating systems and applications (i.e., e-mail) and learn techniques for recovering data from virtual memory, temporary Internet files, and intentionally hidden files.

    Prerequisite: ITN 276 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Credit will be given to ITN 275 or ITN 276 and ITN 277, but not all three courses.
  
  • ITN 290: Coordinated Internship


    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/ practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

    Prerequisite: Program advisor approval.
    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
  
  • ITN 295: Topics In Networking


    (3-4 cr.)

    Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used for special honors courses.

    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 3-4 credits.

Information Technology Programming

  
  • ITP 100: Software Design


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
 

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