Information Technology ONLINE (ITA) Associate in Science Degree (For students entering their technology April 2008 or later )

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1 General Description The Information Technology Department offers an associate in science degree in Information Technology, the field that has become the backbone of business, technology and industry. This curriculum is delivered totally online and students will gain experience in all areas of the field, from programming to software applications to network management and administration using their own computers and participating in online lectures, labs and discussions. In this program, the emphasis is on how specific computer applications solve business issues. The analysis and design of systems is covered to expose the student to situations that may be expected on the job. The student learns to program in languages in demand in the workplace. Further, the student is introduced to the current software packages for word processing and database management. The student is also prepared to meet the technical needs of a business office through Microsoft, Cisco and networking courses that introduce the student to LAN administration. The student selects a specialization in either software engineering technology or network engineering technology. The software engineering technology concentration provides more depth in business applications, web development and database design. Upon completion of this concentration, students are qualified to apply for positions in software support, programming, web development or a wide range of other entry-level positions. The network engineering technology concentration provides a focus in network administration and infrastructure. Upon completion of this concentration, students are qualified to apply for positions such as Cisco support technician, operator, Microsoft and network LAN administrator or a variety of other entrylevel positions. The network engineering technology curriculum has been designed to include an understanding of operating systems, the infrastructure that connects computers, and the networks they form. The curriculum provides training in Microsoft Windows networks and Cisco networking. The program is completed with the appropriate theory of personal computer configuration and maintenance and repair techniques required to succeed in a dynamically changing workplace. Laboratory projects have been developed to simulate actual workplace scenarios and to provide hands-on troubleshooting experience. Such peripheral devices as laser printers, multimedia kits, fax modems and scanners highlight laboratory projects. Graduates with a network engineering technology concentration will be eligible to take such internationally recognized certification exams as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), the A+ Service Technician Certificate and Cisco CCNA. Graduates of this program are qualified to seek entry-level positions as personal computer technicians, personal computer field service technicians, support representatives, help desk representatives, and network service technicians. (Rev 11/6/2009 TRT

2 Network Engineering Concentration Curriculum Quarter I Course No. Course Title C L T IT 111 Introduction to Information Technology SE 110 Programming Essentials SE 122 XHTML MA 110 Introduction to College Math (MA/SCI Core) Quarter II Course No. Course Title C L T SE 120 Intermediate Programming NE 120 Windows Networking Essentials NE 122 Hardware Fundamentals CHOOSE ONE EN 101 English I (depending upon placement) (Com Core) -or- EN 102 English II (Com Core) Quarter III Course No. Course Title C L T NE 134 Cisco I SE 132 Access Programming MA 121 Business Math (MA/SCI Core) CHOOSE ONE EN 102 English 102 (depending upon Q1) (Com Core) -or- ELECTIVE Core Elective (Com Core) Quarter IV Course No. Course Title C L T NE 242 Cisco II NE 244 Desktop OS Troubleshooting NE 246 Desktop Application Troubleshooting MA 120 Technical Math I (MA/SCI Core) (Rev 11/6/2009 TRT

3 Quarter V Course No. Course Title C L T NE 262 Server Administration NE 253 Cisco III ELECTIVE Core Electives (HU or AR/FL Core) PHY 123 Physics I & Lab (MA/SCI Core) Quarter VI Course No. Course Title C L T NE 265 Network Integration and Design IT 265 Introduction to Information Security ELECTIVE Core Electives (SS Core) CHOOSE ONE IT 260 Externship IT 267 IT Ethics and Professional Development Total Hours 98 Quarter Hours 9/12 4/ Legend C = Number of lecture hours per week L = Number of laboratory hours per week T = Total Quarter Hours where each lecture hour per week is one credit and each two or three of laboratory hours per week is one credit. All associate degree students are required to take 32 credits of liberal arts and math/science courses as selected from the liberal arts core. See the course descriptions section of this catalog for a list of the core area courses. Students who place out of EN 101, EN 102 or MA 110 must still take 32 credits of core courses. PLEASE NOTE: All core courses are listed in italics. Subject to change (Rev 11/6/2009 TRT

4 Software Engineering and Web Development Concentration Curriculum Quarter 1 Course No Title C L T SE 110 Programming Essentials IT 111 Introduction to Information Technology SE 122 XHTML MA 110 Introduction to College Math (MA/SCI Core) Quarter 2 SE 120 Intermediate Programming NE 120 Windows Networking Essentials NE 122 Hardware Fundamentals CHOOSE ONE EN 101 English I (Com Core) -or EN 102 English II (Com Core) Quarter 3 NE 134 CISCO I SE 132 Access Programming MA 121 Business Math (MA/SCI Core) CHOOSE ONE EN 102 English II (Com Core) -or ELEC Core Elective (Com Core) Quarter 4 SE 240 Javascript - client side web development SE 245 C# SE 246 Database Design and SQL MA 120 Technical Math I (MA/SCI Core) ELEC Core Elective (HU or AR/FL Core) Quarter 5 SE 252 Systems Analysis and Design SE 255 Advanced C# SE 256 Web Development using.net PHY 123 Physics I (MA/SCI Core) (Rev 11/6/2009 TRT

5 Quarter 6 SE 266 Web development using PHP and MySQL SE 265 AS Capstone Project ELEC Core Elective (SS Core) CHOOSE ONE IT 260 Externship or IT 267 IT Ethics and Professional Development /10 8/23 14 Total Credits 97 Legend C = Number of lecture hours per week L = Number of laboratory hours per week T = Total Quarter Hours where each lecture hour per week is one credit and each two or three of laboratory hours per week is one credit. All associate degree students are required to take 32 credits of liberal arts and math/science courses as selected from the liberal arts core. See the course descriptions section of this catalog for a list of the core area courses. Students who place out of EN 101, EN 102 or MA 110 must still take 32 credits of core courses. PLEASE NOTE: All core courses are listed in italics. Subject to change (Rev 11/6/2009 TRT

6 LIBERAL ARTS CORE ELECTIVES All programs must meet certain minimum requirements in both the technical major and in the liberal arts. Technical course requirements are listed in each curriculum along with liberal arts selections. Courses listed as "Core Electives" in a curriculum can be chosen by the student from one of the several core areas listed below. Each core area provides a variety of courses for student choice. Individual departments have specific requirements and may require more than the minimum number of credits or may specify certain courses in a particular core area. Students must take a minimum of 32 credits in core electives for the associate degree and an additional 28 credits (minimum) for the (2 + 2) bachelor degree. Please refer to the curriculum above for specific requirements of your program as some curricula require more than the minimum number of courses. Associate Degree Course Core Elective Areas 1 You must choose the following during your degree program: 2 Courses from the Communications Core 2 Courses from the Math/Science Core 2 Courses from the Humanities Core OR 1 Course from the Humanities Core AND 1 Course from the Arts/Foreign Language Core 2 Courses from the Social Science Core Communications (Minimum 8 Credits) EN 101 English I (required of all students) 4 credits EN 102 English II (required of all students) 4 credits EN 211 Oral Communications 4 credits EN 251 Creative Writing 4 credits EN 252 Journalistic Writing in the Workplace 4 credits HU 208 Rap/Rock and Poetry 4 credits Arts/Foreign Language (Maximum of 4 Credits as an option to help fulfill the Humanities Core ) AR 203 Introduction to Drawing 4 credits AR 204 Introduction to Theater 4 credits AR 205 Introduction to Digital Photography 4 credits AR 206 3D Sculpture: An Adventure in the Third Dimension 4 credits AR 207 Introduction to Applied Music 4 credits JP 201 Introduction to Japanese - 4 credits SP 201 Introduction to Spanish 4 credits Math/Science (Minimum 8 Credits) BIO 116 Introduction to Biology 4 credits BlO 122 Microbiology 4 credits CHM 112 Chemistry I/lab 4 credits MA 110 Introduction to College Math 4 credits MA 120 Technical Math 4 credits MA 121 Business Math 4 credits MA 210 Technical Math II 4 credits 6

7 Math/Science (continued ) PHY 123 Physics I/lab 4 credits PHY 126 Applied Physics/lab 4 credits PHY 180 Physical Science 4 credits PHY 232 Physics II/lab 4 credits SCI 100 Anatomy & Physiology I - 4 credits SCI 110 Environmental Science 4 credits SCI 130 Introduction to Oceanography - 4 credits SCI 114 Meteorology 4 credits SCI 210 Environmental Disasters - 4 credits Information Technology ONLINE (ITA) Humanities (Minimum 8 Credits You may substitute 4 credits from A/FL Core) EN 251 Creative Writing 4 credits HU 202 Introduction to the Arts 4 credits HU 207 Introduction to Literature 4 credits HU 208 Rap/Rock and Poetry 4 credits HU 211 Introduction to Film 4 credits HU 212 Documentary Film 4 credits HU 215 Pop Culture 4 credits HU 216 Music and the Media 4 credits HU 242 The Automobile and American Culture 4 credits HU 243 The American Dream (literature course) 4 credits HU 244 Science Fiction (literature course) 4 credits HU 291 Critical Thinking and Chess - 4 credits Social Science (Minimum 8 Credits) BU 236 Small Business and the Law 4 credits EC 203 Principles of Economics 4 credits HI 211 US History 4 credits HI 212 US History II 4 credits HI 231 Contemporary History 4 credits HI 235 Architectural History 4 credits HI 280 The Holocaust 4 credits PS 201 Introduction to Psychology 4 credits PS 202 Psychology of Healthcare 4 credits PS 210 Human Relations in the Workplace 4 credits SO 203 Social Problems 4 credits SO 220 Internet and Society 4 credits SO 231 Crime and Deviance 4 credits SS 140 Criminal Investigations - 4 credits SS 201 American Government in Action - 4 credits SS 203 Terrorism & National Security 4 credits SS 221 Technology and American Life 4 credits 1. Subject to Change. Please note: Not all courses are offered each quarter 7

8 Degree Progress Checklist-Networking Engineering Concentration (ITN) Check off each completed course Technical Course Requirements Q1 IT 111 SE 110 SE 122 Q2 NE 120 NE 122 SE 120 Q3 NE 134 SE 132 Q4 NE 240 NE 242 NE 246 Q5 NE 253 NE 262 Q6 IT 265 OR IT 267 Liberal Arts Core Requirements 8 Required Courses Each course=4 credits (total of 32 credits) AS TRACK Communications Core #1 EN 101 Q2 #2 EN 102 Q3 OR If you placed into EN 102 take #1 EN 102 Q2 #2 Core elective Q3 Math/Science Core #3 MA 110 Q1 #4 MA 120 Q4 #5 MA 121 Q3 #6 PHY 123 Q5 Humanities Core* #7 Your Choice Q5,6 *You may use one Arts/Foreign Language Core Elective to fulfill your Humanities Core. Social Science Core #8 Your Choice Q5,6 Subject to change. Please see your advisor for any questions. 8

9 Degree Progress Checklist-Software Engineering and Web Development Concentration (ITS Check off each completed course Technical Course Requirements Q1 IT 111 SE 110 SE 122 Q2 NE 120 NE 122 SE 120 Q3 NE 134 SE 132 Q4 SE 240 SE 245 SE 246 Q5 SE 252 SE 255 SE 256 Q6 SE 266 SE 265 Choose ONE of the following tech electives from the list below: IT 260 IT 267 Liberal Arts Core Requirements 8 Required Courses Each course=4 credits (total of 32 credits) AS TRACK Communications Core #1 EN 101 Q2 #2 EN 102 Q3 OR If you placed into EN 102 take #1 EN 102 Q2 #2 Core elective Q3 Math/Science Core #3 MA 110 Q1 #4 MA 120 Q3 #5 MA 121 Q3 #6 PHY 123 Q5 Humanities Core* #7 Your Choice Q4,5,6 *You may use one Arts/Foreign Language Core Elective to fulfill your Humanities Core. Social Science Core #8 Your Choice Q4,5,6 Subject to change. Please see your advisor for any questions. 9

10 Course Descriptions (Please note that not all courses are offered every quarter) IT 111 Introduction to Information Technology 2 Class Hours 2 lab hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None The basic concepts of computer hardware and systems are presented as tools used to provide services and solve problems in businesses. Additionally, students will be exposed to various operating systems that are popular in business, and will learn to use office suite applications; word processing, spreadsheet, presentation. IT 260 Externship 15 Field Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: Requires Department Chair approval The student will gain practical experience through work experience at a local company within an Information Technology department or industry. The student will use the knowledge through previous coursework in his/her technology to work in an entry-level position within a programming or networking environment. IT 265 Introduction to Information Security 2 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: NE 120 This course provides a broad overview to the field of information security. The course covers history, terminology and strategies involved in securing information assets and serves as a foundation course for more advanced studies in information, network and computer security. General and specific threats to information assets and defensive strategies for protecting those assets are covered. The course employs an integrated system of skill-building lessons, hands-on exercises, and self-assessment tools. IT 267 IT Ethics and Professional Development 3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits. The course will cover the development and need for issues regarding social, legal, privacy and the application of computer ethics to information technology. This course offers extensive and topical coverage of issues such as file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risks, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, and compliance. Students will gain an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and IT professionals.in addition, the student will be exposed to 7 approaches that effective people take to attain fulfillment and learn to methods to build their character and shape their life more deliberately. NE 120 Windows Networking Essentials 4 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: IT 111 Students are introduced to a desktop operating system. They perform the installation of the operating system as well as implementing and conducting the administration of resources, the implementation, management and troubleshooting of hardware devices and drivers, the monitoring and optimizing of system performance and reliability, and configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment. NE 122 Hardware Fundamentals 2 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None This course examines the basic components of computer hardware systems, as well as upgrading and troubleshooting computers. An introductory approach is applied to the discussions of each primary component so that students learn how each component functions, along with the key installation and 10

11 troubleshooting tips related to that component. Detailed coverage also explores moving and storing data, networking computers, and remote communications. NE 134 Cisco I 3 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None This course introduces students to concepts such as the seven layers of the OSI model, network addressing, data encapsulation and the TCP/IP protocols. NE 242 Cisco II 3 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: NE 134 The course focuses on initial router configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). NE 244 Desktop OS troubleshooting 2 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: NE 120 This course provides the student with theoretical and hands on experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of a modern personal computer operating system. NE 246 Desktop Application Troubleshooting 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: NE 120 This course covers topics related to the configuration and troubleshooting of many popular desktop applications from a Desktop Support Technician's perspective, including: Office, Outlook , Internet Explorer, Windows Firewall, antivirus software, and Microsoft Update. NE 253 Cisco III 3 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: NE 242 The course focuses on the following advanced IP addressing techniques such as Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), Intermediate routing protocols such as RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP, Commandline interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). NE 262 Server Administration 4 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: NE 120 Students will learn to install a network server. They perform the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of access to resources, the configuration and troubleshooting of hardware devices and drivers, the management, monitoring and optimizing of system performance, reliability and availability, and the managing, configuring and troubleshooting of storage use. NE 265 Network Integration and Design 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: NE 262 or NE 253. This course features integration of the topics covered in the IT Networking Associate Degree Program. The course emphasizes teamwork in the design, construction, configuration and troubleshooting of a simple network infrastructure, to include network servers, workstations, routers and switches. 11

12 SE 110 Programming Essentials 2 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None A study of a modern programming language will be used as the vehicle to introduce flowcharting, control structures, calculations, interactive programming techniques, and editing. Students will learn to write high quality problems in business. Laboratory projects will grow in complexity as the student gains hands-on experience. Both personal and business applications will be provided. SE 120 Intermediate Programming 4 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 110 A study of advanced topics in programming will be covered. Topics include: string handling, advanced input and output, subroutines, subscripted variables, and creating, editing, sorting, searching and updating files. SE 122 XHTML 2 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None This course will familiarize students with the construction of web pages using the extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML). Students will construct web documents using XHTML without the aid of a design tool. Topics may include images, tables, forms, XML, and style sheets. SE 132 Access Programming 3 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None This class will prepare the student to analyze data and solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Access as a tool. Moving beyond the basic "point and click" focus of most computer applications courses, this course will challenge the student to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life business situations. In this course, the student will learn the most important topics of using Microsoft Access to succeed in business. The student will then learn how to build the database, analyze data for effective decision making, collect data with well-designed forms, and develop effective reports. Finally, the student will learn how to automate database processes, and enhance user interaction through programming. SE 240 Javascript - Client-Side Web Development 1 Class Hour 4 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: SE 110 or GD! 110 and SE 122 This course offers the student an introduction to JavaScript. JavaScript is the programming language used to extend the capabilities of the web browser to include animation, interactive forms, object control, and basic decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on client-side form validation. SE 245 C# 2 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 120 This first programming course in C# introduces students to topics that may include an overview of a microcomputer system, an introduction to control structures, beginning the problem-solving process, completing the problem-solving process and getting started with C#, variables, constants, arithmetic operators, and assignment statements, built-in functions, program-defined value-returning functions, and program-defined void functions. 12

13 SE 246 Database Design and SQL 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 132 The class covers concepts of both relational and object relational databases and SQL. Students will learn how to design databases that are void of data redundancies. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. SE 252 Systems Analysis and Design 2 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: IT 111 An overall understanding of systems analysis skills and their application to industry are the key objectives of this course. The student learns the design of systems processing and controls, and develops skills to present the completed system to management. SE 255 Advanced C# 2 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 245 Students will study advanced topics in C#. At the end of the course, the student will be able to write C# programs that include classes, polymorphism, operator overloading, templates and exception handling. Special attention will be given to object-oriented design principles. SE 256 Web Development using.net 2 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 122, SE 240 and SE 246 Students will learn the use of server-side scripting to create dynamic, database driven sites using the.net platform. SE 265 AS Capstone Project 1 Class Hour 4 Lab Hours 3 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 255, SE 256 This course provides an opportunity for each student to develop a substantial project in an area of interest. The resulting project, in conjunction with a faculty member, can include work conducted with companies in the area. The culmination of this course is a major presentation of project results. SE 266 Web Development using PHP and MySQL 2 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SE 122, SE 240 and SE 246 Students will learn the use of server-side scripting to create dynamic, database driven sites using PHP and MySQL. Emphasis is placed on applications that are user-friendly and secure.. 13

14 Liberal Arts, Math and Science Courses Associate Degree Art (Arts/Foreign Language Core) AR 203 Introduction to Drawing Drawing is the most fundamental tool of visual communication. It is the artist seeing, interpreting and acting; transforming marks into form and space on a two dimensional plane. The result - a language as valid as the spoken or written word. This course introduces students to key concepts and techniques integral to developing basic drawing skills. Class time will be spent discussing, demonstrating and practicing these skills in order to produce a comprehensive body of work specific to the course objectives. Course performance will be evaluated on effort and growth as opposed to artistic talent. AR 204 Introduction to Theater Acting, like carpentry, is a craft with a definite set of skills and tools (for example, voice, body, and interpretation). This course will provide students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of acting and the theatrical process as evidenced by theatrical scenes, performed by students as a final project. Theater exercises will guide the students toward self-discovery in order to explore character development and the interpretation of the content/themes of various plays. Students will write character analysis essays as a method for understanding the specific elements of acting necessary to accurately portray a given character. Readings and discussions will help students place dramatic literature in a historical context. Students will also explore the ways in which a play is translated into a production with an emphasis on differentiating the functions of the playwright, the actor, the director, set designer and other members of a production team. AR 205 Introduction to Digital Photography **Not available to MWD students. This course introduces students to the basic concepts of digital image making. Students will also develop skills in the critical analysis of photographs and learn about both the creative process and the historical significance of photography. Course performance will be evaluated on student effort and growth as opposed to artistic talent. AR 206 3D Sculpture: An Adventure in the Third Dimension This course will teach students to think, see and function in 3-dimensional space. They will explore the differences and similarities between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional representation in composition and design. Students will use a broad range of materials to create sculptures that will help them explore different aspects of 3-dimensional functioning. Class time will be spent in a combination of sculpture design and a discussion of slides of work reflecting the history of three-dimensional works of art from Greek times to the present. No prior experience with art courses is required. Students will be assessed on the basis of growth and learning, rather than artistic talent. Students will need to purchase a sketch pad and they will be charged a materials fee for the materials needed to construct the sculpture projects. The combined cost of the pad and the fee is less than the cost of a typical textbook, and the course has no required textbook. AR 207 Introduction to Applied Music This course will afford students the opportunity to experience a "hands on" approach to piano keyboard and composition. Each section of the course will focus on one musical concept through listening, playing and finally application. Because of the computer assisted nature of the program, all levels of musical and keyboard comprehension can be accommodated. As a result, all students can progress at their own level 14

15 and achieve a level of performance competence regardless of their level of expertise with keyboard performance. So no prior experience in playing an instrument is necessary for enrollment in this course. AR 213 Drawing II Prerequisite: AR 203 Developing a strong proficiency in Drawing is achieved through a greater understanding of skills, techniques, theory and practice. Students can benefit from advanced skills in Drawing through an enhanced means of visually communicating their thoughts and ideas. Advanced Drawing skills can also be an asset in creating and executing quality designs and compositions. This course builds on the key concepts and techniques learned in the Introduction to Drawing course. Students who are interested in developing their drawing skills beyond an initial basic level benefit from taking this course. Class time will be spent discussing, demonstrating and practicing these advanced skills in order to produce a comprehensive body of work specific to the course objectives. Course performance will be evaluated on effort and growth and development of techniques. This course does have higher expectations in the quality of the student s work than the Introduction to Drawing course. AR 255 Advanced Digital Photography Prerequisite: AR 205 In Advanced Digital Photography, various art historical periods and the styles of influential photographers will be studied, with the goal of helping students discover their own most effective and expressive style. Topics covered will be photojournalism, documentary, advertising, and current (post modern) artistic practices. The advanced course will build on skills and knowledge gained in the introductory digital photography course, and will require students who are capable of independent work and self-evaluation. Course performance evaluation will be based on student effort and growth, as opposed to artistic talent; students should have an interest in personal expression and development of their personal creative style. Business (Social Science Core) BU 236 Small Business and the Law This course is designed for those students who may eventually start and operate their own small business. This course will focus on the various elements associated with the start up, acquisition and operation of a small business from the entrepreneurial point of view. Topics to be covered will include business formation, contract negotiations and drafting, financing, employee discrimination issues, customer relations issues, licensing, permits and tax basics. Additionally, students will be asked to complete a legal research assignment and prepare and present a business plan in their particular technological field of study. Students will leave this course with the fundamental knowledge necessary to start and run a successful small business and to avoid the legal pitfalls, which often lead to small business dissolution. Community Enrichment CE 101 Community Enrichment 1 Class Hour 1 Quarter Credit Hour In this course, which is part of the Feinstein Enriching America Program, each student will explore ways of enhancing the community through performing a project which provides a service to the community. The project, which may be performed over several quarters, will be documented in a journal in which the student will reflect on the significance of the experience. 15

16 Chemistry (Math/Science Core) CHM 112 Chemistry I and Lab 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: MA 210, PHY 232 Topics covered include atomic structure, the periodic law, and nature of the chemical bond, chemical reactivity, stoichiometry, and acid base reactions. Economics (Social Science Core) EC 203 Principles of Economics Introduces the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, such as scarcity, supply and demand, growth, fiscal and monetary policies, and the public and the private sectors. English (Communications Core) EN 101 English I Placement: Based on an evaluation of a writing sample or successful completion of EN 030. English 101 is an introductory course designed to immerse students in the writing process. Students will practice using writing as a tool for learning through note taking, responding to reading, composing short essays, and reflecting on the writing process itself. Through drafting, revising, and writing to learn, students will strengthen their ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate the ideas presented in the course readings, lectures and discussions. Along the way, students will develop essential keys to academic success: grasp of grammar, punctuation, and standard usage; mastery of reported speech (quotation, summary, and paraphrase); understanding of acknowledgement, documentation, and plagiarism; critical reading, note taking, and study skills; and writing and learning in an online environment. At the conclusion of the course, students will assemble and submit a final portfolio of revised work demonstrating their writing proficiency. EN 102 English II Prerequisite: EN 101 or placement based on evaluation of a writing sample. English 102 is an intermediate course designed to introduce students to successful writing and communication in the workplace. Students will gain practical experience with research, planning, and revising and will learn to produce effective memos, s, letters, faxes, instructions, procedures, and short reports. In this course, the writing process is viewed as an essential problem-solving activity that helps employees meet the needs of their employers. Careful acknowledgement of the input, labor, and ideas of colleagues will be a central theme in this course, especially with regard to collaborative projects. Additionally, students will learn how to deliver oral presentations using PowerPoint and to create resumes, applications, and cover letters, in preparation for a successful job search. At the conclusion of the course, students will assemble and submit a Final Portfolio of revised workplace writing and deliver an oral presentation based on their writing and research. EN 211 Oral Communications Prerequisite: EN 101 or placement The objectives of the course are to improve the student's understanding and appreciation of the uses of speech, and to teach the skills needed to listen and to speak effectively and with confidence in a variety of speaking situations. 16

17 EN 251 Creative Writing This advanced writing course will focus on the techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Students will learn how to create narratives, handle dialogue and physical descriptions, and write in a variety of fiction genres and poetic forms. A workshop environment featuring peer review will be emphasized. EN 252 Journalistic Writing in the Workplace Prerequisite: EN102 This course is designed to teach students to prepare written communication of interest to employees, customers/clients, and to the public. Students will learn how journalists get and sift information and then put it into a form that is clear, concise, credible, relevant, informative, and interesting. The course will discuss how journalistic writing is used in the workplace to convey important information, to foster organizational morale, and to enhance an organization s public image. A future employer might be interested in the portfolio of writing projects all students will develop in this course including memos for target audiences, news articles, and press releases. The course will culminate in the creation and distribution of a newsletter containing information of interest to NEIT students, faculty, and alumni. History (Social Science Core) HI 211 United States History I: This course explores American history before 1877, focusing on the conflict concerning proper status and rights of laboring people. Matters of race, religion, family, property, political and legal philosophy and simple partisanship contributed to this conflict. The most profound and explosive issue was African- American slavery and its threat to free workers. HI 212 United States History II: 1877 to the Present This course examines the lives of the workers who built, sustained and transformed American society from 1877 to the present. It considers how they influenced and were in turn affected by other processes such as community life, family structure, gender roles, race relations, ethnicity, religion, war, technology and politics in the developing liberal, capitalist and sometimes imperialistic society. HI 231 Contemporary History This course encourages students to explore economic, political, social and cultural developments though out the world since World War II, particularly in developing nations including spiritual, scientific and intellectual developments. HI 235 Architectural History This course provides an introduction to a significant area of art history. Students learn architecture as an art form and the relationship between architecture and its historical setting. HI 240 History of Aviation This course will examine how aviation technology has developed over time, and the impact it has had on 17

18 culture and society. We will start with the first balloon flight in 1783 but our focus will be the major technological discoveries -- such as the Wrights' solution of the control problem, the improved reliability of engines, jet propulsion, the development of small aircraft for sport and personal use, the growth of commercial aviation for civil transport, the technology of military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, and the launch of the "new space race," which takes technology developed for sport airplanes and transforms it into spacecraft. HI 280 The Holocaust In this course, students will study genocide and mass murder in modern history. The focus of this course is the Jewish Holocaust of Through film, photographs, and readings, the course will provide students with a basic understanding of the establishment of the Nazi Party and its attitudes, beliefs, and laws that were put into action during this time period. Students will compare the Holocaust to current genocidal acts in the world today, including the effects of genocide on society. Humanities (Humanities Core) HU 202 Introduction to the Arts The arts give people a chance to state how we think and feel about something, and make it possible to discuss these thoughts and feelings among a wide audience. Through the arts we can talk about love, war, death, family, happiness, sadness, the meaning of life, and so on. In this class, students will look at universal themes as presented in the various arts and see how these themes are presented through contemporary theater, dance, contemporary and classical music, and the visual arts. HU 207 Introduction to Literature A survey of short fiction, poetry and drama. The course introduces students to significant themes and techniques in literature and aims to help students become more discerning and sensitive readers. HU 208 Rap/Rock and Poetry 4 Class Hours 4 Quarter Credit hours Core Fulfillment: Both Communications Core and Humanities Core Prerequisite: EN102 What do Eminem, Tupac, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and WB Yeats have in common? All five wordsmiths are poets who use rhyme, rhythm, figurative language and poetic structure to craft language. In this course, students will explore poetic devices and important global themes through examination of poetry, written by Nobel Prize and Grammy Award winning writers. Focusing on aspects of poetic form will build students understanding of and appreciation for the power of language. HU 211 Introduction to Film A thematic approach to the study of film as a medium of humanistic expression. The course surveys significant examples of motion pictures from a variety of periods and countries in an attempt to understand the techniques of filmmaking as well as the power of film to convey ideas and meaning. HU 212 Documentary Film This course will expose students to the techniques and artistry of making interesting non-fiction films. Students will view and analyze significant documentary films and become familiar with the work of important filmmakers. 18

19 HU 215 Popular Culture This course will analyze cultural expressions of intellectual and social trends since Students will investigate literature, comics, movies, television, music, advertising, painting, computer games, and the Internet to probe the forces that shape our world. In this course, students will identify and evaluate the popular entertainment we consume and ask how our choices define us and shape our values. Understanding our values and culture enables us to understand why we buy what we buy, why we do what we do, and why we think the way we do. HU 216 Music and the Media This course will trace the long relationship between visual media and music. Students will study the importance of music in movies, television, radio and the internet. Special emphasis will be given to the role of music in commercials and the selling of products, people and programming. In addition, a substantial portion of the course will be devoted to the technology that has led to today s sophisticated performance and recording techniques. Some hands on musical and visual activities will be used to help demonstrate the use of music in the media. HU 242 The Automobile and American Culture The Automobile and American Culture examines the development of the automobile and the positive and negative impact this new technology has on America s political, economic, social, and cultural landscape. Through assigned readings, case studies, music selections, and film clips, students will explore the people, places, and concepts that make the automobile such an integral part of America s identity. HU 243 The American Dream This course explores the theme of work and identity by raising questions about who we are in relationship to our work and to the society in which we live: Who am I? What do I want? What is my place in the world and my status within it? Am I useful? Am I fulfilled? Can I change my circumstances? The readings for the course consist of contemporary short stories and short personal narratives in which different people talk about their jobs. Through the lens of fiction and non-fiction, students will begin to understand how literature relates to the everyday workplace and to our pursuit of the "American Dream." Students will respond articulately to the literature through sharing their own experiences with work in class discussion and in writing. HU 244 Science Fiction Isaac Asimov called science fiction "the literature of change." The course will analyze films, short stories, and a classic science fiction novel to understand the ways this popular genre entertains us and gives us insight into the impact science and technology has had on us. HU 250 Cribs: The American Home Associate Level This course explores the American home in an interdisciplinary way. Our focus is the history of the twentieth-century home that incorporates a discussion of the social and cultural aspects of domestic space. As part of this analysis, we will explore humanities texts, such as photography and film. In addition 19

20 to providing students with a basic understanding of domestic history (i.e., when and why did suburbs begin?), they will be prompted to ask other questions (i.e., what forces have excluded some Americans from that suburban way of life?). Students are encouraged to think about the American home as much more than four walls and a roof. It defines who we are...and it determines how we define others. HU 291 Critical Thinking and Chess This course teaches critical thinking and problem-solving skills by using the game of chess as an empirical model for evaluating situations, calculating risks, predicting the consequences of possible actions, solving problems efficiently, and investigating the benefits and limits of reasoning and creative play. Japanese (Arts/Foreign Language Core) JP 201 Introduction to Japanese Students will be introduced to the basics of Japanese, (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on comprehension and speaking. Vocabulary used in everyday communication in the workplace, school, and common social situations will be covered. Contemporary Japanese society will be addressed in class discussions and video presentations including, but not limited to art, education, film (in particular animé), food, literature, music, sports, and technology. Japanese technological invention and know-how, as well as the unique challenges of doing business with the Japanese will be studied. Japanese guest speakers will be invited to share their expertise and experiences. Mathematics (Math/Science Core) *MA 030 Pre-College Math Offered through the Academic Skills Center. *This course fulfills Financial Aid requirements but does not count toward degree requirements. This course is designed for students who need a thorough review of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, and ratio and proportion. Operations with signed numbers and basic equations will also be introduced. MA 100 Introduction to College Math 2 Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: Placement exam Topics to be covered in this introductory algebra course include operations with signed numbers, rules for exponents, polynomial operations, solutions to linear equations in one variable, and several applications important to various technical areas. MA 110 Introduction to College Math Prerequisite: Placement exam Topics to be covered in this introductory algebra course include operations with signed numbers, rules for exponents, polynomial operations, solutions to linear equations in one variable, and several applications important to various technical areas. MA 120 Technical Math I Prerequisite: MA 110 Topics to be studied include the analytic geometry of a straight line, systems of linear equations, trigonometry, vectors and their applications, and quadratic equations. 20

21 MA 121 Business Math Prerequisite: MA 110 This is an elementary applied course studying such business topics as interest rates, discounts, payrolls, markups, depreciation, insurance, mortgages, and basic statistics. MA 210 Technical Math II Prerequisite: MA 120 The following four major topics and their applications will be studied: Cramer s Rule, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, and complex numbers. MA 220 Applied Math for Business Prerequisite: MA 110 MA 220 is designed to help with the transition from basic algebra to more advanced business-related courses, such as statistics and finance. Applications will be stressed throughout the course. Specific topics include linear functions, quadratic functions, descriptive statistics, exponential functions, and annuities. MA 260 Pre-Calculus I Prerequisite: Accuplacer score equivalent to MA 210 placement, or grades of A in both MA 110 and MA 120, or permission of Department Chair (subject to placement exam). Note: Credit cannot be earned for both MA 210 and MA 260. The following major topics will be studied: functions and graphs, determinants and matrices, trigonometry, complex numbers, and logarithmic and exponential functions. These topics are important in many technical fields and for the future study of calculus. Physics Courses (Math/Science Core) PHY 123 Physics I & Lab 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: MA 120 This course is a non-calculus approach to the study of fundamental physics and includes kinematics and dynamics of bodies, velocity, acceleration, and Newton s laws of motion, forces in equilibrium, concurrent and non-concurrent forces, work, power, energy, and torque. Labs are performed within the course to reinforce concepts. PHY 126 Applied Physics & Lab 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: MA 110 This course studies the applications of fundamental concepts of physics. The topics covered include: the motion of objects, the forces that cause motion, velocity, acceleration, Newton s Laws, torques, work, power, and energy. The laboratory component is designed to give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with the fundamental concepts of physics studied in the theory portion of the course. PHY 180 Physical Science 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Credit Hours Prerequisite: MA 110 This course stresses theoretical concepts important for the study of physical therapy. Specific topics include the study of energy, electricity, light, sound, heat, mechanics, force, concurrent and non current forces, vectors, friction, gravity, inertia, simple machines, mass, momentum, properties of liquids, buoyancy, and hydrostatic pressure. Laboratory experiments are designed to reinforce these concepts. 21

22 PHY 232 Physics II & Lab 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: MA 210, PHY 123 This is an algebraic approach to a second course in physics. The topics include: centripetal force, temperature, heat energy, mechanical waves, sound, electrostatics, and basic circuit elements. The laboratory component is designed to give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with the fundamental concepts of physics studied in the theory portion of the course. Laboratory experiments will be performed to reinforce these concepts. Psychology (Social Science Core) **PS 201 Introduction to Psychology (This course is major-restricted to CMA and ST students only.) This course introduces students to the basic concepts of psychology. Topics include such areas as personality, intimate relationships, development over the life cycle, and cognition. PS 202 Psychology of Healthcare 4 Class Hours 4 Credit Hours Prerequisite: EN 101 This course addresses the human element of clinical competence in providing health care. Students will explore the psychodynamics of interactions between health care workers and patients, the psychological influences of illness and pain, the psychosocial factors that impact one s effectiveness as a health care team member, the impact of families on a patient s treatment plan, the role of body image in patient responsiveness to treatment, and a variety of other psychosocial factors that influence health care delivery. PS 210 Human Relations in the Workplace Students will develop the interpersonal skills known to be key ingredients for successful everyday interactions with coworkers, supervisors and customers at any work environment. Some major skill areas covered in the course include making a good impression with your employer, managing conflict with difficult coworkers, working on a team with diverse groups of people, providing exceptional customer service, and managing on-the-job stressors. This course provides a set of practical human relations techniques that will help students increase the likelihood of job security and career advancement in any current or future job. Science (Math/Science Core) SCI 110 Environmental Science This course will focus on man's interaction with his environment. It will cover current issues like global warming, human population growth, and pollution. SCI 114 Meteorology This course introduces students to Meteorology. The course focuses on basic terminology of what weather is, how it acts and interacts with our environment. The student will learn how to read weather maps and weather information critical in flying an aircraft. The course will also teach the fundamental principals in weather forecasting. 22