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IT 100
Critical Thinking (F)
2 Semester Hours
This course presents a general picture of the critical thinking
process. It provides some of the critical thinking tools that will
enable the student to look at a question, think through a problem
by identifying and examining the elements involved with the
problem, by recognizing that one must understand the discipline of
the subject being evaluated, and by using the standards that will
support the critical thinking process.
IT
101 Principles of Information Systems (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for
placement in college-level English.
This course is an introduction to basic computer information
systems principles and terminology. It offers a broad survey of
the discipline and illustrates the importance of determining
information system requirements. It will examine the importance of
information systems in networked and global business. Topics will
include hardware and software selection criteria, scheduling,
conversion planning, legal and ethical issues, and security.
IT 102 Cyber Law,
Ethics, and Culture
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for
placement in college-level English.
This course provides background in legal aspects surrounding
computer use, including the USAPA, WV Code covering Digital Crime,
computer fraud, identity theft, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA),
search and seizure, case studies, and ethical practices. This
course is lecture based with a significant emphasis on research
and case analysis.
IT
105 Customer Service for IT (F)
2 Semester Hours
This course provides students a "how to" approach to
deliver excellent customer support. It includes a focus on
"soft" skills and self-management skills that enable
students to find and keep good jobs and avoid frustration and
burnout. Additional skills examined include: developing listening
and communication skills, telephone skills, technical writing for
support professionals, handling difficult customers, solving and
preventing problems, and team work.
IT
112 System Architecture (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090.
This course covers the hardware and software topics necessary to
give a complete look at an overall system. Topics include
hardware, software, data representation, processor architecture,
data storage techniques, system integration, data and network
communications, networks and distributed systems, application
development, application support and control, and operating
systems.
IT
114 Survey of Operating Systems (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 100 or IT 101.
This course provides an exhaustive survey of operating systems.
Includes coverage of Windows, Windows NT, UNIX, MAC operating
systems, and NetWare.
IT
131 Networking Fundamentals (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course is the first in a series of four designed to prepare
the student to pass the CCNA. Content includes: the OSI model,
network topologies, IP addressing, and subnet masks, and basic
network design. Students taking this course should have background
in basic computer terminology and Microsoft Office skills. In
addition, it is helpful to have A+ certification, introductory
programming skills, and introductory electronics knowledge.
IT
141 Router Theory and Router Technology (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 131.
This course is the second in a series of four designed to prepare
the student to pass the CCNA. Content includes: router elements,
flow control, router configuration in the user and privilege
modes, routing protocols, routed network configuration and design,
assess lists for TCP/IP networks.
IT 155 Web Page Design I (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in
college-level English.
This course will provide the beginning web master with basic concepts
and techniques using HTML. Students will learn in a hands-on environment
basic concepts in web design and maintenance. Students will learn the
elements that go into a successful web site by examination of successes
and failures of past marketing designs and what the future holds for
design concepts. Course goals include: the creation and editing of a
basic web page, creating tables, creating image maps, using frames,
using style sheets, and creating pop-up windows, using efficient
functional navigation and web site organization.
IT 156 Web Page Design II (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: CS 155.
This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced web master.
Students will learn in a hands-on environment more advanced techniques
in the world of web design. This class puts more emphasis on thorough
and efficient web design. Course goals include: using XHTML, utilizing
cascading style sheets, adding interactivity using scripts, enhancing a
web page visitors experience using multimedia (sound, imagery,
Java-based applets), and using Extensible Markup Language (XML) to
deliver data content to a web page.
IT 157 Web Graphics Design (F)
4 Semester Hours
This course is designed to give the aspiring web master a graphic artist
approach to web imagery. Students will learn in a hands-on setting
various techniques in creating professional web graphics. Course goals
include: optimizing graphics for the web, acquiring images, creating and
using background images, creating and using icons, creating and using
buttons, creating thumbnail galleries, creating .gif animation for the
web, designing rollover effects, and creating splash screens.
IT 158 Advanced HTML (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: CS 155.
This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced web master.
Students will learn in a hands-on environment more advanced techniques
in the world of web design. This class puts more emphasis on thorough
and efficient web design. Course goals include: using tables and frames,
utilizing cascading style sheets, adding interactivity using java
script, enhancing a web page visitors experience using multimedia
(sound, imagery, Java-based applets), and using Extensible Markup
Language (XML) to deliver data content to a web page.
IT 159 Server Side Scripting and Fundamentals
3 Semester Hours (O)
Prerequisite: CS 155.
This course builds on students HTML skills to enhance Web pages via
scripting code such as DHTML, Java Script, PHP, and VB Script. It also
includes linking web pages to databases, and server wide coding such as
CGI and Perl. Emphasis is placed on using scripting languages in
conjunction with active web pages that access and update databases.
IT 160 Webserver Management (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: CS 155.
This course will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of web
server administration. How to define your site: mission, vision, purpose
and goals. The material will cover domain name selection and
registration, initial system selection and configuration, administering
the web server, automating account management, security issues, and
troubleshooting. Hands-on experience through labs and projects will
reinforce the reading, course work, and exams.
IT
180 PC Maintenance (F/S)
3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to perform routine
maintenance and repairs on the PC. Emphasis will be on
installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, and
repairing of PCs. Includes coverage of networking and
client/server issues. Prepares student for the A+ Certification.
This course is not recommended for students with no computer
experience.
IT
181 Advanced PC Maintenance (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 180.
This course continues PC Hardware Maintenance I. Emphasis is on
operating system installation and trouble shooting skills.
Students will complete lab exercises to build a system from
individual parts.
IT
182 A+ Lab (S)
2 Semester Hours
Co-requisite: IT181.
This course provides students with hands-on labs to complement the
A+ curriculum. Students will disassemble and reassemble computer
equipment with an emphasis on troubleshooting
IT
183 Network + (F)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course provides background in the fundamentals of networking
through vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking.
Topics covered include: basic networking concepts, protocols,
network devices, TCP/IP architecture, Internet addressing,
routing, servers, remote connectivity, user management, network
security, encryption and firewalls, as well as troubleshooting and
diagnostic tools. This course is not recommended for students with
no computer experience.
IT 184 Security
I
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 183 or IT 210.
This course provides background in the fundamentals of networking
security through vendor-independent security skill concepts that
affect all aspects of networking. Topics include: basic networking
concepts, protocols, networking devices, TCP/IP architecture,
network security, encryption and firewall, IDS systems, social
engineering, as well as implementation and diagnostic tools. This
course may be used to help prepare for the CompTIA Security +
Certification.
IT 185 Security
II
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 184.
This course provides background in advanced networking security
concepts. Topics include: security trends, security management
practices, security models, access control, telecommunications,
physical security, disaster recovery, application and system
development, ethics, and operations management. This course covers
the ten domains as specified as in the CISSP certification and may
be used to help prepare for that exam.
IT 186 Linux+
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course will introduce the student to various flavors of the
Linux Operating System. Course focus will include installation,
configuration, user administration, file permissions, storage
devices, and network protocols. This course may also be used to
prepare for the CompTIA Linux + certification.
IT 187 Server+
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course will focus on platform independent server topics
including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance,
environment, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. Course focus
will include advanced hardware technologies including RAID, SCSI,
Multiple CPUs, Memory, and server design. This course may also be
used to prepare for the CompTIA Server + certification.
IT
188 Introduction to Programming Logic (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course introduces the basic concepts of programming logic.
Students will examine the basic constructs of selection, sequence,
and repetition, abstract data structures of records, arrays, and
linked lists, and file access methods.
IT
190 Introduction to Programming in Visual C++ (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or higher, and MT 096 or higher, or permission of the Division Chair.
This course is an introduction to programming using Visual C++
software. The course begins with a language neutral coverage of
programming theory and various program structures. The course
continues with programming of theory concepts using Visual C++.
Programming concepts covered include sequence, selection,
repetition, files, arrays, and linked lists. Students will use
concepts to create programs manipulating simple and complex data
structures.
IT
192 Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or higher, and MT 096 or higher, or permission of the Division Chair.
Co-requisite: MT 123 or higher.
This course will introduce students to the concepts of programming
using Visual Basic. Modular programs using the three basic
constructs and files will be written and debugged.
IT 193 Advanced Visual Basic (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 192.
This course is a continuation of IT 192. Advanced concepts will be
covered.
IT
194 Introduction to Programming Java
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course is an introduction to programming in Java covering the
use of pre-written Java classes and methods and the development of
new classes and methods. The class emphasizes program structure
and documentation along with algorithm development.
IT
208 Administering SQL Server
3 Semester Hours
This course will provide students with a formal review of SQL
Server 2000 administration including: installation, configuration,
database overview, SQL security, upgrading, monitoring, and
troubleshooting. This course will also help to prepare for the
MCSE exam 70-229.
IT
209 Designing and Implementing Databases with SQL Server
3 Semester Hours
This course will provide students with a formal review of SQL
Server 2000 design including: installation, configuration,
database overview, SQL security, upgrading, monitoring, and
troubleshooting. This course will also help to prepare for the
MCSE exam 70-229.
IT
210 Network Administration I (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course will provide students with a formal review of
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional including installation and
administration, domain structures, workgroups, disk configuration,
Microsoft Management Console, Active Directory, network protocols,
security, policies, and troubleshooting practices. This course
will also help to prepare for the MCSE exam (70-210). This course
is not recommended for students with no computer experience. A+
and/or Networks+ background is recommended.
IT
215 Network Administration II (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course will focus on installation, administration, and
implementation of Windows 2000 Server. Focus objectives will also
include configuring, optimizing, troubleshooting and monitoring
reliability, services, protocols, hardware, security, performance
and software. This class may also be used to prepare the student
to pass the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server test (70-215). This
course not recommended for students with no computer experience.
A+ and/or Networks+ background is recommended.
IT
216 MS Network Administration III
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 215.
This course will provide students with a formal review of Windows
2000 Network Infrastructure certification including protocols,
physical design, company implementation, industry standards, and
routing and client integration. This course will also help to
prepare for the MCSE exam 70-216.
IT
217 MS Network Administration IV
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 215.
This course will provide students with a formal review of Active
Directory Infrastructure including installation, configuration,
troubleshooting, and administration of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP,
Security, GPOs, SQL server, and security. This course will also
help to prepare for the MCSE exam 70-217.
IT 218 Managing
a Networked Environment
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 210 and IT 215.
The main goal of this course is to provide students with a
comprehensive overview of the network management features and
functions of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. This includes the
configuration, management, and networking functionality of Windows
2000. The course is comprised of a combination of theory, review
questions, case studies, hands-on exercises, and additional
homework assignments. By the end of the course, students should
have the ability to configure and support network environments
running Windows 2000 Server, as well as the requisite knowledge to
pass the associated Windows 2000 certification exam.
IT 220
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course provides background in the fundamentals of firewall
concepts that affect local and enterprise networking. Topics
include: basic firewall concepts, installation, anomalies,
filtering, rules, and advanced configuration research. This course
covers both software and network appliance firewalls and IDS
systems. Vendor specific platforms include SNORT, Cisco Pix,
Secure Computing Sidewinder G2, Checkpoint, and several local
machine firewalls.
IT 221 Advanced Operating Systems
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course provides background in advanced operating systems
concepts. Topics include: Windows/Linux environments, OS
installation, configuration, fundamental configuration concerns,
backup, recovery, planning considerations and platform
interoperability.
IT 222 Advanced
Networking Concepts
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 183.
This course provides background in advanced networking concepts.
Topics include: DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN design, networking protocols,
advanced administration, networking in a Windows 2000 environment,
and networking in a Linux environment.
IT 223
Computer Forensics
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course provides background in computer forensic
investigations. Topics include: understanding computer forensics,
recovering files, understanding file structures, email
investigations, forensic toolsets, digital evidence controls, and
investigation reports. This course may also help to prepare the
student for the International Association of Computer
Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification.
IT
231 Advanced Router Technologies (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 141.
This course is the third in a series of four designed to prepare
the student to pass the CCNA. Content includes: IPX addressing and
encapsulation; access lists and SAP filtering; LAN segmentation
using bridges, routers, switches; FastEthernet guidelines and
distance restrictions; Spanning Tree protocol; and virtual LANs.
Students start the development of a two-semester threaded-case
study to develop a large-area integrated network design from the
LAN/host/server design to the WAN that connects the LAN.
IT
233 Designing Web Sites with FrontPage
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: CS 155.
This course will provide the beginning web master with an exposure
to Microsoft FrontPage 2000. Students will learn how to use MS
FrontPage, use proper web design techniques, and to design and
maintain a web site. Students will learn in a hands-on
environment. Goals for the course include: creating a web page
using templates, managing web pages and image design, creating
interactive web forms, displaying database results in a web page,
using frames, creating tables, and managing webs on a FrontPage
server.
IT
241 Project Based Learning (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 231.
This course is the fourth in a series of four designed to prepare
the student to pass the CCNA. Content includes: WAN services,
including LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN/LAPD, HDLC, PPP, and DDR; and
concludes the completion of a threaded case study.
IT
245 I-Net+
3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to prepare the user for CompTIAs 2002 i-Net+
certification exam. Students will survey the various different
technologies that form and make the internet work. It will prepare
the student to understand current technologies and make
intelligent business decisions concerning the internet.
IT
246 Site Designer
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 245.
Students learn how to create and manage web sites with tools such
as Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 and Flash 5.0, FrontPage 2000,
Dynamic HTML, and various multimedia and CSS standards. Students
will also implement the latest strategies to develop
third-generation web sites, evaluate design tools, discuss future
technology standards, and explore the incompatibility issues
surrounding current browsers. The course focuses on theory, design
and web construction, along with information architecture
concepts, web project management, scenario development and
performance evaluations.
IT
247 E-Commerce Designer
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 246.
Students learn how to conduct business online and the
technological issues associated with constructing an
electronic-commerce web site. Students will implement a genuine
transaction-enabled business-to-consumer web site, examine
strategies and products available for building electronic-commerce
sites, examine how such sites are managed, and explore how they
can complement an existing business infrastructure. Students get
hands-on experience implementing the technology to engage
cardholders, merchants, payment gateways and other parties in
electronic transactions.
IT
250 Database Management System Concepts (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course covers database design and administration. Includes
topics of relational database models, file normalization, object
oriented systems, distributed systems, client/server systems, data
warehousing, and implications of the Internet and intranets for
database management. Also includes an introduction to SQL.
IT
259 Data Modeling (O)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of Division Chair.
This course introduces a systematic approach to database
development using entity relationship models, normalization and
relational database design. Students will use these approaches to
identify and define business information requirements, create E-R
models, and transform the requirements into an initial database
design.
IT
260 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of the Division Chair.
This course introduces the SQL and PL/SQL functions. Students will
create and maintain database objects, store, retrieve, and
manipulate data. They will also create PL/SQL blocks of
application code for shared forms, reports, and data management
applications. This course prepares the student for certification
toward OCP - Applications Developer.
IT
261 Oracle Forms I (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 260.
This course introduces the processes involved in designing,
building, and testing interactive applications for GUI
environments. Forms design will also include data modification
through use of event-related triggers. This course prepares the
student for certification toward OCP - Applications Developer.
IT
262 Oracle Reports I (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 260 or permission of the instructor.
This course introduces the concepts necessary to build a variety
of standard and custom reports in a client-server environment.
Students will work in a GUI environment and will learn how to
retrieve, display and format data in many styles. Students will
also use Intelligent Remote Reports Server. This course prepares
the student for certification toward OCP - Applications Developer.
IT
263 Developing Program Units (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 260 or permission of the instructor.
This course introduces the process of writing PL/SQL procedures,
functions, and packages. Students will work in both Procedure
Builder and SQL*Plus environments. They will create and manage
PL/SQL program units and database triggers. This course prepares
the student for certification toward OCP - Applications Developer.
IT
269 Project Management
3 Semester Hours
This course covers the topics necessary to achieve quality project
management. Topics include project integration, scope, time, cost,
quality and HR management along with risk and procurement.
IT
272 Internship (S)
1-4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course is designed to give students intermediate contact with
business and industry through a hands-on training internship.
Course content will be centered on the students career path and
individualized according to industry placement.
IT
274 Capstone Project (S)
1 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course is designed to pull all aspects of the program
together. Students will be responsible for creating and designing
a full system based on their program path. Students must present
findings and pass a comprehensive program exam. This course will
span several blocks to allow sufficient time to complete the
project.
IT
275 Special Topics in Information Technology (O)
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: IT 112 or permission of Division Chair.
This course presents classes in Information Technology which the
College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to
specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars,
specialized or individualized instruction, and/or research in an
area related to Information Technology.
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05/21/2007
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