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ITP 100 Software Design
Introduces principles and practices of software development. Course content includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools. Co-requisites or Prerequisites high school algebra.  (Fall Semester)

ITE 115 Intro Computer Applications and Concepts (OL) (CERT)
Covers computer concepts and internet skills and use a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Co-requisite or pre-requisite keyboarding skills. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters)

ITE 150 Desktop Database Software (OL) (CERT)
Incorporates instruction in planning, defining, and using a database; performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and concepts of database programming. Course topics include database concepts, principles of table design and table relationships, entering data, creating and using forms, using data from different sources, filtering, creating mailing labels. This course covers MOS Access certification objectives. (Spring Semesters - Sometimes Summer)

ITE 180 Help Desk Support Skills (OL)

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. (3 Credits) (Fall Semester)

ITE 182 User Support/Help Desk Principles (OL)
Introduces a variety of tools and techniques that are used to provide 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. (3 Credits) (Spring Semester)

ITP 112 Visual Basic .NET I
Concentrates instruction in fundamentals of objectoriented programming using Visual Basic.NET and the .NET framework. Course content emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of graphical user interface applications. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 100 (Fall Semester)

ITP 212 Visual Basic .NET II
Includes instruction in application of advanced objectoriented techniques to application development. Course content emphasizes database connectivity, advanced controls, web forms, and web services using Visual Basic.NET. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 112 (Spring Semester)

ITP 120 Java Programming I (OL) (CERT)
Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. This course emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 100 (Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters)

ITP 220 Java Programming II (OL) (CERT)
Imparts instruction in application of advanced objectoriented techniques to application development using Java. Course content emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 120 (Spring Semester - Sometimes Summer)

ITP 132 C++ Programming I (OL)
Centers instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming and design using C++. Course content emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of C++ applications. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 100 (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

ITP 232 C++ Programming II (OL)
Presents in-depth instruction of advanced object-oriented techniques for data structures using C++. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 132 (Spring Semester)

ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design
Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation practices.  Methodologies related to identification of information requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social requirements, and related issues are included in course content. Software applications may be used to enhance student skills (Fall Semester)

ITD 130 Database Fundamentals (OL)
Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Course content includes planning,  defining and using a database; table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition. Corequisites or Pre-requisites ITE 115 (Fall Semester)

ITD 132 Structured Query Language (OL) (CERT)
Incorporates a working introduction to commands, functions and operators used in SQL for extracting data from standard databases. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITE 115 (Fall Semester)

ITD 134 PL/SQL Programming (OL) (CERT)
Presents a working introduction to PL/SQL programming within the Oracle RDBMS environment. Course content includes PL/SQL fundamentals of block program structure, variables, cursors and exceptions, and creation of program units of procedures, functions, triggers and packages. Corequisites or Pre-requisites ITD 132 (Fall Semester)

ITD 150 Oracle Reports (OL) (CERT)
Introduces basics of data analysis and reporting using Oracle Reports. Course content includes the building of a variety of standard and custom reports, running both in client-server and Web environments. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 134 (Spring Semester)

ITD 152 Oracle Forms Developer (OL) (CERT)
Provides a working introduction to building and testing interactive Oracle applications. Course content includes customizing forms with user input items such as check boxes, list items, and radio groups for use in a graphical user interface (GUI) environment. Course content also includes modification of data access by creating event-related triggers. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 134 (Spring Semester)

ITD 250 Database Architecture & Administration (Oracle) (OL) (CERT)
Involves in-depth instruction about the underlying architecture of databases and the handling of database administration. Corequisites or Pre-requisites ITD 132 (Fall Semester)

ITD 110 Web Page Design I (CERT)
Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Course content includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITE 115 (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

ITD 210 Web Page Design II (CERT)
Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s). Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 110 (Spring Semester)

ITD 112 Designing Web Page Graphics (CERT)
Explores the creation of digital graphics for web design. Basic design elements such as color and layout will be  explored utilizing a computer graphics program(s). Co-requisites or Prerequisites ITD 110 (Fall Semester)

ITD 252 Database Backup and Recovery (Oracle) (OL) (CERT)
Concentrates instruction in the key tasks required to plan and implement a database backup and recovery strategy. This course includes instruction in multiple strategies to recover from multiple types of failure. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 250 (Spring Semester)

ITD 220 E-Commerce Administration (CERT)
Emphasizes techniques to plan and to design a platformindependent commerce Web site. Course content 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 a business-to-business site. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 110. (Fall Semester)

ITN 101 Introduction to Networking Concepts (OL) (CERT)
Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Course content emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes,  ncluding CIDR. Course content also includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity.  (Fall Semester)

ITN 115 Windows Server 2003 (OL) (CERT)
Consists of instruction that teaches students how to manage and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003  environment. (Fall Semester)

ITN 116 Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Implementation, Management & Maintenance (OL) (CERT)
Provides instruction on how to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. (Summer Semester)

ITN 118 Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Planning (OL) (CERT)
Encompasses instruction on how to plan, implement, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure. (Spring Semester)

ITN 216 Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (OL) (CERT)
Stresses instruction in planning, installing, configuring, administering, maintaining, optimizing, auditing, and troubleshooting Windows 2000 SQL Server.  (Fall Semester)

ITN 171 Unix I (Formerly IST 108)
Provides an introduction to UNIX operating systems. Teaches login procedures, file creation, UNIX file structure, input/output control, and the UNIX shell.

ETR 149 PC Repair
Teaches the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of personal computer systems.  Uses IBM or compatible computer systems to provide fault isolation drill and practice.  (2 Credits) (Spring Semester)

ETR 166-30  Fundamentals of Computer Tech.
Introduces computer use and literacy. Includes operating systems, high level language programming, word processors, spreadsheets and other generic software. Uses engineering terms, standards and methods. (Spring Semester)

ESR 150-01  Software Configuration & Diagnostics
Teaches use and configuration of personal computer operating systems and applications programs, with emphasis on solving software-induced problems. Includes use of system utilities and selected diagnostic software. Includes use of a programming language. (Spring Semester)

ESR 180-01  PC Networking Cisco Cable
Studies widely-used net topologies and cabling methods, including the capabilities and limitations of each. Covers the use of hubs, routers, bridges and network operating systems. Includes network management and layout. (Spring Semester)

TEL 150-30   Internetworking I (Cisco)
Introduces the functions of each layer of the ISO/OSI reference model, data link and network addresses, data encapsulation, different classes of IP addresses and subnetting and the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols. (Spring Semester)         

TEL 151-01   Internetworking II (Cisco)
Teaches features of the Cisco IOS software, including log in, context-sensitive help, command history and editing, loading software, configuring and verifying IP addresses, preparing the initial configuration of a router, and adding routing protocols to the router configuration. Prerequisite: TEL 150.  (Spring Semester)

TEL 251-01   Internetworking IV (Cisco)
Focuses on the differences between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN/LAP HDLC, PPP, and DDR. Prerequisite: TEL 250.  (Spring Semester)

TEL 260-01   Scalable Internetworking (Cisco)    (Spring Semester)                           

TEL 263-30   Internet Troubleshooting (Cisco)       (Fall Semester)                    

TEL 250         Internetworking III (Cisco)
Studies the advantages of LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches, Fast Ethernet configuring access lists. Covers Spanning Tree Protocol and Virtual LANs. Prerequisite: TEL 151.  (Fall Semester)

TEL 261         Remote Access Networking (Cisco)   (Fall Semester)                                            

TEL 262         Multilayer Switching (Cisco) (Fall Semester)                    

NOTES:

  • Summer semester classes alternate based on the courses needed by students. 
  • A six week schedule is being discussed and piloted which would provide course offerings more frequently.
  • OL = Course is available on-line
  • CERT = Course covers content of Certification
 


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