SVCC College Catalog

ITE 100 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3-4 cr.)   Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics which include impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. This course provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITE 101 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS (1-2 cr.)   Examines concepts and terminology related to microcomputers and introduces specific uses of microcomputers. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 102 COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (1-2 cr.)   Introduces terminology, concepts and methods of using computers in information systems. This course teaches computer literacy, not intended for Information Technology majors.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 109 INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANTS (3-4 cr.)   Presents terminology and concepts of computer-based systems and introductory coverage of operating systems and business application software to conduct legal research for litigation and other application programs traditionally used in the practice of law. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts (3-4 cr.)   Covers computer concepts and internet skills and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skill. Recommend prerequisite keyboarding skills. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

ITE 116 SURVEY OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (1-2 cr.)   Reviews current business software applications for microcomputers emphasizing comparison of a variety of software packages. Provides experience with multiple operating system commands, database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 126 OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS (1-2 cr.)   Includes instruction in commonly used internal and external commands including the use of subdirectories and creating basic batch files. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 127 MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE: BEGINNING WINDOWS (1-2 cr.) – Imparts first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of the Windows software package. Presents the basics of the features and applications included in the Windows operating system package.  Lecture 1-2 hours.

ITE 130 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET SERVICES (3-4 cr.)   Provides students with a working knowledge of Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp, file compression and other services using a variety of software packages. Provides instruction for basic web page construction. Lecture 3-4 hours.

ITE 131 SURVEY OF INTERNET SERVICES (1-2 cr.)   Introduces students to basic internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp telnet, and other services. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 140 SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE (3-4 cr.)   Covers the use of spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets with formatted cells and cell ranges, control pages multiple sheets, charts, and macros. Topics include type and edit text in a cell, enter data on multiple worksheets work with formulas and functions, create charts, pivot tables, and styles, insert headers and footers, and filter data. Covers MOS Excel objectives. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

ITE 141 MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE: SPREADSHEETS (1-2 cr.)   Provides first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of spreadsheet software using the basics of building spreadsheets. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 150 DESKTOP DATABASE SOFTWARE (3-4 cr.)   Incorporates instruction in planning, defining and using a database; performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and concepts of database programming. Includes database concepts, principles of table design and table relationships, entering data, creating and using data from different sources, filtering creating mailing labels. Covers MOS Access certification objectives. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

ITE 151 MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE: DATABASE MANAGEMENT (1-2 cr.)   Presents first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of database management software using the basics of building databases. Covers specific business applications.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 160 INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE (3-4 cr.)   Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tolls necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution of channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer-mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications. Lecture 3-4 hours.

ITE 170 MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE (3-4 cr.)   Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software. Lecture 3-4 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. This course includes evaluation and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution.  Fall Semester

ITE 182 USER SUPPORT/HELP DESK PRINCIPLES (3 cr.)   Introduces a variety of tools and techniques that are used to provide a user support in help desk operations. This course includes help desk concepts, customer service skills, troubleshooting problems, writing for end users, help desk operations, and software, needs analysis, facilities management, and other topics related to end user support. Spring Semester

ITE 221 PC HARDWARE AND OS ARCHITECTURE (3-4 cr.)   Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

ITE 226 ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE UTILITIES (1-2 cr.)   Includes instruction in partitioning, formatting, installing software, system configuration and memory management, backup and restore concepts. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

ITE 227 MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE: INTERMEDIATE WINDOWS (1-2 cr.)   Imparts more in-depth instruction into the Windows package software with software installation, PDF file overview, and object linking and embedding.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week.