Apr 20, 2024  
2019-2020 Archived Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.

 

Communications

  
  • COMM-233 Oral Interpretation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a
    minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: COMM-131  
    The theory of oral reading; practice in developing vocal and body techniques for the interpretation of literature; readings from prose poetry and drama.


Communications Technology

  
  • COMT-110 Introduction to Digital Technology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 
    This course is an introduction to the digital technologies currently used in occupations such as Computer Applications Sales & Marketing Corporate Training Public Relations Photography Small Business Management and Distance Learning. Content will include: digital technology overview development and application exercises in digital technologies used in print media photography graphics video/audio production basic operation of digital hardware and an introduction to the design of digital media in a PC-based environment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Examine digital technologies currently used in computing/business applications 2. Compare digital technologies: advantages and disadvantages 3. Operate digital media equipment 4. Use appropriate storage and backup systems for each technology 5. Demonstrate basic procedures in digital media technology
  
  • COMT-110A Digital Technology Overview

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 
    This module is designed to introduce the basic concepts vocabulary and potential of the digital technologies. This is the foundation for creating practical applications of digital techniques for a variety of communications projects. Students will be exploring real-world examples of the major types of digital technology using print and web publications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Examine digital technologies currently used in computing/business applications 2. Compare digital technologies: advantages and disadvantages
  
  • COMT-110B Print Based Publications

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module introduces design concepts specific to print-based publications. Design techniques terminology and elements of graphic design are included. Students will also produce a variety of print materials using current entry-level publications program (i.e. Micrsoft Publisher).

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop a print application using digital technology 2. Demonstrate basic procedures in digital media production 3. Use appropriate storage and backup systems
  
  • COMT-110C Photo Solutions/Digital Realm

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module introduces the basics of Photography. Students will be able to identify elements of composition use of light and color depth of field and speed. In addition they will learn how to create conventional 35mm photographs scanned images and digital pictures. Images will be produced in a variety of file formats for specific use in print-based and on-line applications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Complete a photographic application using digital technology 2. Demonstrate basic procedures in digital media production 3. Use appropriate storage and backup systems
  
  • COMT-110D Graphic Sols/Digital Realm

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module will introduce students to designing business graphics and logos using clipart images and incorporating the designs in an electronic presentation. Images will be produced in a variety of file formats for specific use in print-based and on-line applications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Create a graphic application using digital technology 2. Demonstrate basic procedures in digital media production 3. Use appropriate storage and backup systems
  
  • COMT-110E Create Video/Audio Digital Solutions

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module will introduce basic video production techniques. Students will be required to design produce digitize and edit a short video using PC-based hardware and software. Videos will also include computerized titling. The completed projects will be output to tape.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Produce a video media application using digital technology 2. Demonstrate basic procedures in digital media production 3. Use appropriate storage and backup systems
  
  • COMT-110F Basic Design for On-Line Applications

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module will introduce basic design techniques for Web sites. When students complete this module they will be able to design and create interesting pages. The projects will include adding graphics logos e-mail access and navigation components.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Design an on-line application using digital technology 2. Demonstrate basic procedures in digital media production 3. Use appropriate storage and backup systems
  
  • COMT-120 Digital Media Production I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110  or COMG
    This course examines advanced digital technologies used in graphics publications and web development in the PC-based environment. It is a production oriented course using digital technologies found in occupations such as Computer Applications Sales & Marketing Corporate Training Public Relations Photography Small Business Management and Distance Learning. Content will include: professional level software packages (e.g. Publisher Pagemaker Photo Editor RoboHTML Dreamweaver or new software as developed) project planning and timelines development and application exercises in print and on-line publications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Examine advanced digital technologies used in graphics, publications and web development 2. Use professional level publication, graphic and web software 3. Operate digital media equipment 4. Demonstrate advanced procedures in digital media production for print and web applications
  
  • COMT-120A Photo/Graphic Manipulation - Photoshop

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:COMT-110 
    Introduces the basics of photographic manipulation using the Photoshop program. Students will be able to use Photoshop tools effectively to edit photographs use basic painting tools work with text and colors and manipulate complex selections. In addition layers filters color selection color correction calibration and paths will be explored.

  
  • COMT-120B Webpage Development: Adobe Dreamweaver

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110  
    Introduces the basics of webpage development using the Dreamweaver program. Students will be able to use Dreamweaver tools effectively to create text based web pages use links images and tables and work with both frames and layers. In addition templates libraries animations behaviors plug-ins and site management will be explored.

  
  • COMT-120C Publication Development: Adobe Indesign

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110 
    Introduces the basics of print-based publication development using the PageMaker program. Students will be able to use PageMaker tools effectively to create publications text manipulation page styles and graphics. In addition master pages advanced text handling document management and various printing techniques will be explored.

  
  • COMT-121A Adobe Photoshop-CS

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in photographic and graphic manipulation for web and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements etc) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.

  
  • COMT-121B Adobe Photoshop Elements

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in photographic and graphic manipulation for web and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements etc) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.

  
  • COMT-122A Dreamweaver-CS

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in webpage development in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (i.e. Adobe GoLive Macromedia Dreamweaver etc.) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.

  
  • COMT-123A Adobe Pagemaker

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in publications and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Pagemaker Adobe InDesign etc.) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.

  
  • COMT-123B Adobe In-Design-CS

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in publications and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Pagemaker Adobe InDesign etc.) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.

  
  • COMT-220 Digital Media Production II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    This course examines advanced digital technologies used in audio and video development used in the PC-based environment. Content will include: professional level software packages (e.g. SoundForge Quicktime Moviemaker Real Audio/Video or new software as developed) video capture hardware/software digital video post-production both linear and non-linear project planning and timelines and development/application exercises in audio and video for the web. It is a production oriented course using the digital technologies found in occupations such as Computer Applications Television Production Photography Small Business Management and Distance Learning.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Examine advanced digital technologies used in audio and video production and post-production 2. Use professional level audio, video and web software 3. Operate linear and non-linear digital editing equipment 4. Demonstrate advanced procedures in digital media production for audio, video and web applications
  
  • COMT-220A Digital Video Editing: Software Based

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    Introduces digital video editing using a computer software based solution. Students will be working with Adobe Premiere or a similar professional level editor. The concepts of video capture scene manipulation transitions special effects titling and exporting completed movies are some of the skills explored.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functions in the Adobe Premiere editing environment 2. Create transitions 3. Use special effects 4. Build still video images 5. Work with audio clips 6. Construct titles and credits 7. Edit with special effects. 8. Use rotoscoping techniques in Photoshop 9. Create animations with Illustrator 10. Edit video sequences 11. Capture video sequences
  
  • COMT-220B Digital Video Editing: Hardware Based

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies using a stand-alone computerized video editor. Students will plan create and capture raw video and then complete post-production editing (i.e. scene sequencing transitions titling and special effects) and render the completed video back to VHS or digital tape stock.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functions in the Casablanca Nonlinear Digital Editor 2. Produce master video footage 3. Capture/digitize video footage 4. Edit video 5. Apply transitions and video effects 6. Create titles and credits 7. Record completed video to tape
  
  • COMT-220C Digital Audio Editing

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    Explores basic concepts of audio (sound-only) editing using a computer based software program (Sound Forge or similar program). Students will plan create and record audio files then complete post-production editing. Final products will be computer files and/or audio tape or CD-R.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functions in the Sound Forde editing environment 2. Work with audio files 3. Record audio files 4. Edit audio files 5. Create and edit samples/loops 6. Produce audio files for multimedia and the Web 7. Save audio files 8. Burn audio files to CD
  
  • COMT-220D Digital Resume: Web/CD Production

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110 , COMT-120 , COMT-220A , COMT-220B , COMT-220C .
    Students in this course will be developing a CD based Digital Resume. The resume will be designed using a multi-media builder program to create an auto-run CD. Samples of work from all of the various skills/programs learned in the Communications Technology curriculum as well as a PDF traditional resume will be included.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Design a flowchart for a digital resume for web/CD-Rom format 2. Construct a storyboard for a digital resume 3. Choose sample work/projects for digital resume 4. Use interactive media builder to assemble your digital resume 5. Burn auto-run CD-Rom of website/video digital resume
  
  • COMT-260 Educational Technology

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    Provides educators and trainers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to implement instructional media in a competency based curriculum. Content will include: development and application exercises in media software; operation of conventional media hardware and computers; and an introduction to instructional design systems.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Operate conventional media hardware: video recording and production equipment, overhead, slide and 16 mm projectors, microcomputers, printers and Thermofax equipment 2.  Perform basic procedures in the following graphic production techniques: dry mounting, laminating, lettering and rubber cementing 3. Plan and develop an instructional module which includes a systematized competency-based approach to learning 4. Have an awareness of microcomputer applications in the instructional design process as both a design tool and an object of instruction 5. Demonstrate basic procedures in educational media production
  
  • COMT-270 Field Experience

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-220  and permission of instructor.
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to use the skills acquired in the Communication Technology courses in a field work experience. Students will be required to complete 100 work hours in a business educational or broadcasting environment. Supervision of field work assignment will be done by the field site supervisor. Students are expected to perform as business professionals and adhere to the business practices of their work site. Additional meetings with the student field site supervisor and instructor will be required. Field Experience is to be taken the last semester of the students program.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use digital technology skills acquired in working in a business, educational or broadcasting environment 2. Use professional level production software 3. Operate equipment appropriate in the work site assigned 4. Demonstrate competency in specific skills required by the work site 5. Act appropriately in a professional manner suitable for the work site 6. Complete Field Experience journal 7. Compile a portfolio of work samples completed as part of the Field Experience course 8. Participate in Field Experience evaluation

Computer Aided Drafting

  
  • CADD-100 Mechanical Blueprint Reading w/CADD

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This is a lecture/laboratory course that focuses on the interpretation of engineering drawings and CADD files used in the mechanical design profession. The course reflects current ASME specifications as it relates to the interpretation of two dimensional orthographic detail and assembly drawings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate the ability to create mechanical sketches 2. Demonstrate knowledge of orthographic projection 3. Demonstrate ability to sketch and interpret multi-view drawings 4. Demonstrate the ability to sketch and interpret auxiliary views 5. Demonstrate the ability to sketch and interpret section views 6. Demonstrate the ability to interpret thread views and notes 7. Demonstrate the ability to  interpret welding notes and drawings 8. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and specify dimensions and tolerances 9. Demonstrate the ability to interpret detail and assembly drawings
  
  • CADD-110 Architectural Blueprint Reading w/CADD

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    This is an introduction to reading and interpreting architectural blueprints and sketching techniques used in field information gathering and communication. Students develop skills in blueprint reading through interpretation of drawings and CADD. This course covers applications found in residential and light commercial construction as well as plant layout applications. Class is delivered in a CADD based format.

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Recognizing and interpreting architectural symbols, the line alphabet, abbreviations, and notations 2. Defining architectural terminology 3. Sketching architectural views and details 4. Reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints and schedules
  
  • CADD-120 2D CADD Applications

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: CADD-100 
    This course is an introduction to CADD drafting for the development of detail drawings. The emphasis of this course is to develop the detailing skills required for an entry level CADD Technician. After successfully completing this course the student should be able to complete tasks such as the creation of detail drawings for manufacturing products/projects.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Graphically demonstrate competence in 2D drawing applications 2. Display proper selection and use of drafting applications using CAD 3. Accurately layout and construct drawings utilizing various geometric constructions 4. Construct orthographic drawings of objects containing normal and inclined surfaces 5. Dimension drawings using proper placement and usage of dimensions and notes 6. Develop a vocabulary of words commonly associated with the drafting field 7. Produce a completed detail drawings using established standards
  
  • CADD-130 Parametric Modeling Fundamentals

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 120  
    A lecture/laboratory course which introduces fundamental concepts of Parametric Modeling applications as it relates to design topics. The course is designed to develop sound fundamentals in creating 3D parametric models using a CADD based design environment. The course will include sketching geometric and dimensional constraining techniques and applications with regard to product design intent and use.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Graphically demonstrate competence in 3D sketcher applications 2. Display proper selection and use of drafting applications using CAD 3. Accurately layout and construct drawings utilizing various geometric constructions 4. Construct orthographic drawings of objects containing normal, inclined, oblique or curved surfaces 5. Dimension drawings using proper placement and usage of dimensions and notes 6. Accurately construct various types of section views using cutting plane lines, section line, etc. 7. Develop a vocabulary of words commonly associated with the drafting field 8. Produce a completed detail and working drawing using established standards
  
  • CADD-140 Mechanical Detailing Applications

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 130  

      Pre-requisite: CADD-130  
    An introduction to CADD applications used in creating mechanical detail drawings. The emphasis of this course is to develop the mechanical detailing skills required for an entry level detailing Technician. After successfully completing this course the student should be prepared to complete tasks such as: create the detail drawings for a product machine or tooling equipment projects.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Create mechanical detail drawings  2. Display proper selection and use of drafting applications using CADD 3. Accurately layout and construct required detail drawings of objects with required scale 4. Construct orthographic drawings of objects with required scale 5. Dimension drawings using proper placement and usage of dimensions and notes 6. Accurately construct various types of section views using cutting plane lines, section line, etc. 7. Develop a vocabulary of words commonly associated with the drafting field 8. Produce a completed detail and working drawings, and related construction documentation using established standards

  
  • CADD-150 Intro to Analysis CAM & Sim. Tools

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 130  .  Note: Student must provide a Flashdrive or Portable Storage Device.
    This course introduces students to advanced CADD tools used to analyze and simulate design processes for testing and interrogating the design intent. This course introduces students to current design software such as Simulation software Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. All of the tools are used to evaluate the design of products tools and processes. This class will be delivered in a CADD based format.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Compare alternative designs easily and quickly so you can choose the optimal design for final production 2. Study interaction between different assembly components 3. Simulate real-world operating conditions to see how your model handles stress, strain and displacement 4. Size motors/actuators, determine power consumption using simulation tools 5. Test products for defects before they’re built, preventing errors early in the design process 6. Create and analyze cutter paths and basic codes using CAM tools
  
  • CADD-160 Fundamentals of Design

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 120  

     

     
    This course is a lecture/laboratory course that is focused on creating design solutions in a concurrent environment. Concepts relating to the relationship between design and manufacturing processes will be emphasized. The course will require the critique of details and assemblies related to production parts and their associated tools. The course is delivered in a CADD environment and will also utilize freehand sketching and short written assignments to solve design related problems.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the relationship between product design, tool design, and the manufacturing process 2. Work within the mechanical drawing structure regarding drafting procedures, product detailing and sub-assembly drawing formats 3. Utilize the design process to develop and analyze a number of design scenarios 4. Participate in brainstorming and team problem solving activities 5. Analyze design situations and participate in optimization activities 6. Describe function and purpose of design optimization techniques such as Design for Assembly, Manufacturing, and Serviceability 7. Consider the effect that dimensions and tolerances have on manufacturing considerations and part quality and cost

  
  • CADD-172 Architectural Detailing Applications

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 120  
    This is an introduction to CADD detailing for the development of architectural detail drawings floor plans and schedules. The emphasis of this course is to develop the architectural detailing skills required for an entry level Architectural technician. After successfully completing this course the student should be prepared to complete tasks such as: create the detail drawings for a remodeling project or a manufacturing plant layout create a site plan and prepare layouts for mechanical and electrical systems related projects.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Create site plans using CAD 2. Create foundation plans using CAD 3. Create a floor plan using CAD 4. Generate automated bills of materials using CAD 5. Export an automated bill of material from a CAD file and email it to a supplier for cost estimate 6. Generate required details from a floor plan 7. Create required section views from a floor plan 8. Create framing plans for a given application 9. Generate mechanical systems drawings for a given application 10. Apply dimensional standards to create a set for drawings with complete dimensions 11. Create required interior elevations from a model for a given application 12. Create require exterior elevations from a model for a given application 13. Prepare a complete set of construction drawings for a given project in a standard format for plotting
  
  • CADD-201 Unigraphics Basic Modeling & Drafting I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in  CADD-120 
    A class which introduces basic modeling applications with Unigraphics. Major topics to be covered include menu structure introduction to UG windows curve creation and editing fundamentals part file management preferences 2D and 3D model creation sketching solid modeling fundamentals and an introduction to UG drafting. This course will also cover basic parametric modeling techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the hardware and software structure of Unigraphics system including booting procedures, logon and logoff procedures, windows structure, saving files, etc. 2. Establish proper use of directory listings, manage files, list part files and manipulate views 3. Manipulate and position the WCS on part files 4. Create standard geometric entities such as lines, arcs, splines, polygons, fillets, chamfers, etc. 5. Edit lines, arcs, circles, etc. by trimming, extending, deleting, undoing, etc. 6. Translate scale, array, mirror and copy entities 7. Discuss and use basic sketching (parametric) techniques including the creation and constraint of sketch files and the development of expressions to control sketch entities 8. Develop parametric solid models utilizing primitives and other basic features such as holes, pads, bosses, etc. 9. Utilize extrusion techniques to create solids from 2-D curve geometry 10. Utilize analysis commands to obtain basic information concerning position, length, and volume within part drawing files 11. Establish layers for part files, move geometry from one layer to another and rename views 12. Identify and create basic drawings using Unigraphics drafting aids 13. Utilize preferences to change default settings of Unigraphics features
  
  • CADD-202 Catia Basic Modeling and Drafting I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD-120 
    A class which introduces basic modeling applications with CATIA. Major topics to be covered include menu structure introduction to CATIA windows curve creation and editing fundamentals part file management preferences 2D and 3D model creation sketching solid modeling fundamentals and an introduction to CATIA drafting. This course will also cover basic parametric modeling techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the hardware and software structure of CATIA system including booting procedures, logon and logoff procedures, windows structure, saving files, etc. 2. Establish proper use of directory listings, manage files, list part files and manipulate views 3. Manipulate and position the work planes on part files 4. Create standard geometric entities such as lines, arcs, splines, polygons, fillets, chamfers, etc. 5. Edit lines, arcs, circles, etc. by trimming, extending, deleting, undoing, etc. 6. Translate scale, array, mirror and copy entities 7. Discuss and use basic sketching (parametric) techniques including the creation and constraint of sketch files and the development of expressions to control sketch entities 8. Develop parametric solid models utilizing primitives and other basic features such as holes, pads, bosses, etc. 9. Utilize extrusion techniques to create solids from 2-D curve geometry 10. Utilize analysis commands to obtain basic information concerning position, length, and volume within part drawing files 11. Establish layers for part files, move geometry from one layer to another and rename views 12. Identify and create basic drawings using CATIA drafting aids 13. Utilize preferences to change default settings of CATIA features 14. Utilize Assembly modeling applications
  
  • CADD-203 Advanced Dimensioning & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 ; Minimum 2.0 in CADD 130   Pre- or Co-requisite: CADD 140 .
    An introduction to Advanced Dimensioning using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as it relates to the current ASME specification. The course will cover traditional tolerancing and dimensioning formats as well as all relevant components of geometric tolerancing as it relates to design implementation and production of mass-produced products. Additionally emphasis will be placed on the design of functional gages and inspection procedures that will verify the production parts conform to the specifications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop a working knowledge of GD&T terminology 2. Identify and apply various geometric tolerances 3. Identify and apply various GD&T tolerance modifiers 4. Define geometric tolerances as given in feature control frames 5. Create geometric tolerances that will insure part functionality for a given design scenario 6. Conceptualize verification procedures given a geometric tolerance 7. Conceptualize functional gauging for given geometric tolerances
  
  • CADD-204 CADD Product Design Applications

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 160  
    A lecture/laboratory course which explores design concepts associated with the development of production parts. Concepts relating to design material selection manufacturing processes and cost will be emphasized. The course will address practical job-related situations using methods currently in use by industry in the development of new products. Assignments will include design analysis design reviews and practical application problems completed in a CADD environment. The course will build on those topics addressed in CADD-160  and is project based.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the relationship between product design, tool design, and the manufacturing process 2. Work within the product drawing structure regarding drafting procedures, product detailing and sub-assembly drawing formats 3. Utilize the design process to develop and analyze a number of design scenarios 4. Participate in brainstorming and team problem solving activities 5. Analyze design situations and participate in optimization activities 6. Describe function and purpose of design optimization techniques such as Design for Assembly, Manufacturing, and Serviceability 7.  Participate in a multi-faceted design analysis and review process 8. Consider the effect that dimensions and tolerances have on manufacturing considerations and part quality and cost 9. Analyze operating environments and/or regulations and make decisions relating to material selection, manufacturing processes and part design 10. Generate CAD models to graphically represent product concepts and ideas
  
  • CADD-205 CADD Tool & Design Applications

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 203  
    Students will apply tool design principles by completing design and detailing projects. Production tooling concepts are introduced with an emphasis on efficiency location clamping safety ergonomics automation and process capable tooling. This class will be conducted using the latest CADD technology and related peripheral output devices such as rapid prototyping direct to digital manufacturing and 3D visualization tools. This course will also explore the integration of process or fabrication tooling and machine controls.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Interpret a process sheet and identify required operational numbers, process dimensions, locations and clamping points and tolerancing information 2. Develop appropriate locating schemes utilizing given information 3. Develop appropriate clamping scheme that secures the part without distortion 4. Utilize commercially available tooling components to develop location and clamping schemes 5. Identify various standard jigs and fixtures 6. Design jigs and fixtures that produce consistent and acceptable parts 7. Analyze a design and determine its ability to create parts meeting customer expectations 8. Calculate the allowable tolerance that a jig, fixture or gage may consume 9. Design gages to suit product dimensional/production requirements 10. Analyze GB&T requirements and properly design and size a functional pin gage
  
  • CADD-206 Product Data Management Processes

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 201  
    This course addresses the creation and organization of product data using CADD data management tools. Various methods of creating revising finding viewing and managing product data and product data structures are discussed. In addition an overview of how engineering products and their related processes progress through the product lifecycle is introduced.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate application knowledge of the concurrent product development process 2. Create manufacturing process plans and related documentation 3. Manage CAD data in concurrent environment 4. Apply DFA/M tools to increase manufacturing efficiency 5. Demonstrate working knowledge of PLM process and applications 6. Demonstrate the ability to refine and produce digital models and prototypes 7. Demonstrate application level skill in the Design team activities
  
  • CADD-250 CADD Externship

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Earned CADD Certificate
    The Computer Aided Design Technology externship is designed as a special work assignment for all students in the design program. The purpose of the externship is to assist the student in developing a specialized skill in a chosen specialty and at the time allow them to gain valuable work experience that will lead to full time employment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Students will complete industrial work in an approved work assignment 2. Students will develop techniques required to participate in a team environment in the building and construction industry 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to function in an entry level position in the  building and construction industry  4. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply techniqes developed in the classroom on the job
  
  • CADD-261 Bldg Design Applications

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: CADD-172 
    This is a lecture and laboratory course which explores the residential and light commercial design process from conceptual design through working drawings. The course will address how a builder or design professional develops a concept into working drawings. The course will address practical design issues found in the residential and light commercial construction industry. The students will develop design proposals for various building construction scenarios. The emphasis will be on the creation of architectural layout and detail drawings using a CADD system and the creation of the related documentation for the building project proposal.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Apply knowledge of construction materials, selecting appropriate materials to solve residential design problems 2. Demonstrate application level knowledge of what a complete set of construction drawings is and how it is used by the various trades in completing residential project 3. Demonstrate application level knowledge of architectural design terminology and its relationship to the construction process 4. Produce CAD working drawings and related details as part of design solutions

Computer Certifications

  
  • COMC-115 A+ Core Hardware Components

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: COMG-153  or COMI-160 
    This course provides students with practical hands-on experience in installing configuring and upgrading hardware components. Topics include motherboards processors memory printers basic networking as well as troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This course is intended to assist students who are preparing for the Comp TIA A+ Core Hardware exam which is one of two courses required to become A+ certified.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the names, purpose, and characteristics of system modules 2. Identify basic procedures for adding and removing field-replaceable modules for desktop and portable systems 3. Identify typical IRQs, DMAs, and I/O addresses, and procedures for altering these settings when installing and configuring devices 4. Identify the names, purposes, and performance characteristics of standardized/common peripheral ports, associated cabling, and their connectors 5. Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring common IDE, SCSI, and peripheral devices 6. Identify procedures to optimize PC operations in specific situations 7. Determine the issues that must be considered when upgrading a PC 8. Recognize common problems associated with each module and their symptoms and identify steps to isolate and troubleshoot the problems 9. Identify basic troubleshooting procedures and tools and how to elicit problem symptoms from customers 10. Identify the various types of preventive maintenance measures, safety measures, and environmental protections measures and when/how to use them 11. Distinguish between the popular CPU chips in terms of their basic characteristics 12. Identify the types of RAM (Random Access Memory), form factors, and operational characteristics 13. Identify the most popular types of motherboards, their components, and their architecture (bus structures) 14. Identify the purpose of CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) memory, what it contains, and how and when to change its parameters 15. Identify printer technologies, interfaces, and options/upgrades 16. Recognize printer problems and techniques used to resolve them 17. Identify the common types of network cables, their characteristics, and connectors 18. Identify basic networking concepts including how a network works 19. Identify common technologies available for establishing Internet connectivity and their characteristics
  
  • COMC-125 A+ Operating System Technologies

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMC-115 
    This course provides students with practical hands-on experience in installing configuring and upgrading various operating systems. Topics include operating systems fundamentals diagnosing and troubleshooting and networks. This course is intended to assist students who are preparing for the Comp TIA A+ OS Technologies exam which is one of two exams required to become A+ Certified.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the major desktop components and interfaces and their functions 2. Identify the names, locations, purposes, and contents of major system files 3. Demonstrate the ability to use command-line functions and utilities to manage the operating system, including the proper syntax and switches 4. Identify basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing, and managing disks, directories, and files 5. Identify the major operating system utilities, their purpose, location, and available switches 6. Identify the procedures for installing Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP, and bringing the operating system to a basic operational level 7. Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade from Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP 8. Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed for Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP 9. Identify procedures for installing/adding a device, including loading, adding, and configuring device drivers and required software 10. Identify procedures necessary to optimize the operating system and major operating system subsystems 11. Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages from the boot sequence 12. Recognize when to use common diagnostic utilities and tools 13. Recognize common operational and usability problems and determine how to resolve them 14. Identify the networking capabilities of Windows 15. Identify the basic Internet protocols and terminologies

Computer Info Technology

  
  • COMI-160 Introduction to Computer Info Systems

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    A lecture/lab course providing a survey of data processing and computers in business. Topics include computer hardware, computer arithmetic
    and codes, input/output devices, networking and Internet, business use of computers, application software, data classifications and structures,
    programming languages and societal/ethical implications of computers.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the historical foundations and development of computers 2. Describe computer hardware and processing components 3. Describe computer networking and related security issues 4. Describe Internet use, including related privacy and security issues 5. Describe computer systems software and utility programs 6. Describe desktop and mobile applications 7. Describe the system and software development process 8. Describe how computers are used in business and society, including related privacy and security issues 9. Describe how technology affects society
  
  • COMI-169 Supporting End Users

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-150  or COMG-153  or COMG-154  or COMG-164 .
    An introduction to supporting end users as help desk and desktop support technicians. Topics include help desk concepts technical writing training of end users technical support methods via the web and face-to-face situations basic troubleshooting of computer network and printer errors.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Construct technical documents for end users 2. Create proper written communication for technical support via online methods 3. Write documents for the web 4. Compare and contrast multiple writing styles 5. Examine online technical forums 6. Find answers to technical questions in online knowledge base systems 7. Provide support to end users through predefined knowledge trees 8. Optimize strategies for handling difficult customers and incidents 9. Develop customer-friendly web sites 10. Conduct a user needs analysis 11. Prepare product evaluations 12. Diagnose common computer problems 13. Repair common computer problems 14. Explain repair of common computer problems to end users 15. Determine best training methods for end users 16. Demonstrate a product 17. Provide training to end users 18. Detect computer facilities problems 19. Use facilities management tools
  
  • COMI-261 Database Concepts

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-170  or BUSN-130  
    This course teaches the concepts of data base design maintenance and use. A current data base processor is used for student projects.

  
  • COMI-263 Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-170  and one of the following: COMS-171  or COMS-175   or COMS 176. 
    Relational databases are the backbone of organizations and this is where their critical data are stored for their information processing needs. Learning SQL gives students the skills they need to create retrieve or update information from any relational database (Oracle IBM DB2 Sybase Ingress and MS SQL Server). In this course students will learn relational database concepts writing basic SQL statements restricting and sorting data displaying data from multiple tables aggregating data using group functions sub queries creating and managing tables creating views and security.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe relational and object relational database concepts 2. Retrieve, insert, update and delete data 3. Create and maintain database objects 4. Control transactions 5. Control data/user access 6. Use the Oracle9i single row functions 7. Use the Oracle9i extensions to DML and DDL statements 8. Use all the resources of SQL to write solid scripts 9. Analyze the behavior of SQL scripts that are written by others, identify problems, and suggest appropriate correction
  
  • COMI-264 Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); COMI-160 and COMS-170, and either COMG-153 or COMG-154 Pre- or Co-requisite: COMS-276 or COMS 280  .
    This course is designed to give a basic knowledge of how computer information systems are developed and implemented. Topics include the systems development cycle and the various tools and techniques used by a systems analyst. A capstone is requires using advanced knowledge of a programming language.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain how to analyze a computer information system 2. Prepare a system plan 3. Develop a requirements model 4. Model processes and data 5. Model objects for an information system 6. Determine a development strategy 7. Design a computer information system 8. Design data for an information system 9. Explain the architecture of a computer information system 10. Implement a computer information system
  
  • COMI-268 Externship I

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Division signature required. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in COMG COMS COMI or COMN. Recommendation of 2 IT instructors required and must have officially declared a program within the Information Technology program.
    This course includes specific work experiences tailored to the needs of each student and the employer. Arrangements are made by the program coordinator.

  
  • COMI-269 Externship II

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-268 
    This course involves specific work experiences tailored to the needs of each student and the employer. Arrangements are made by the program coordinator.


Computer Networking

  
  • COMN-114 Fundamentals of Network Cabling

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: COMN-112 
    This course focuses on the physical aspects of data network cabling and installation. Topics covered include cabling issues related to data connections types of media and cabling physical and logical networks as well as providing an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards. In this hands-on lab-oriented course students will develop skills in installing cable using the proper cable installation techniques cable management patch panel installation and cable testing.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the need for certification and registration in telecommunications 2. Describe networking specifications and communications 3. Determine which type of network cable to use 4. Differentiate between “grounding and bonding systems” and “grounding and bonding equipment” 5. Identify the three types of telecommunications circuit protectors 6. Compare cable types and characteristics 7. Create an effective network design 8. Discuss proper cable installation procedures 9. Identify good cable management practices and understand their importance 10. Understand backbone distribution systems 11. Discuss design guidelines and work areas in horizontal distribution systems 12. Splice wire and cable 13. Terminate cable 14. Identify the elements of a comprehensive fire protection system 15. Select the appropriate fire stopping system for application 16. Perform tests on copper and fiber media 17. Identify and use testing and troubleshooting tools
  
  • COMN-120 Network Essentials

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016).  Pre- or Co-requisite: COMG-153. Note: Student must provide own personal storage device.
    This course is designed to give students a broad overview of current terminology and technologies found in current networking environments. Topics include local and wide area networking, the OSI model, TCP/IP and network protocols, media architecture, and networking hardware. Network designs using various topologies and protocols as well as the basic concepts and approaches involved in maintaining and administering a network will also be addressed. This course will also help to prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ exam.

    Course Outcomes
    Describe the fundamentals of network communications

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe basic computer components and operations
    • Define common networking terms
    • Compare different network models

    Performance Standards

    • List the basic functions of a computer
    • List the required components needed to network a stand-alone computer
    • List the steps of network communication
    • Explain the difference between a peer-to-peer/workgroup model and a server-based domain model

    Explain the hardware equipment used in setting up a network

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the function of a switch and how it is used in a network
    • Differentiate between a switch and a router
    • Explain the function of a route and how it is used in a network

    Performance Standards

    • List the steps of a network switch’s operation
    • Describe the differences between a switch and a router in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a wireless access point in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a router in regards to setting up a network

    Analyze network topologies and technologies

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the physical topologies of a network
    • Describe the network topologies of a network

    Performance Standards

    • Explain the primary physical networking topologies in common use
    • Explain the primary logical networking topologies in common use

    Identify the various types of network media and discuss their strengths and weaknesses

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the types of wired network media that can be used to set up a network
    • Describe the types of fiber optic network media that can be used to set up a network
    • Describe how a wireless network is used to set up a network

    Performance Standards

    • Define the primary cables used in wired networking
    • Describe the characteristics of the major types of fiber-optic media
    • Explain the technologies used for wireless networking

    Define network protocols used in OSI model and TCP/IP layered architecture

    Learning Objectives

    • List the protocols in a TCP/IP layered architecture
    • List the protocols in the OSI Reference Model

    Performance Standards

    • Describe the purpose of a network protocol and the layers in the TCP/IP architecture
    • Describe TCP/IP Application-layer protocols
    • Describe TCP/IP Transport-layer protocols
    • Describe TCP/IP Internetwork-layer protocols
    • Describe TCP/IP Network acccess-layer protocols
    • List the seven layers of the OSI model

    Demonstrate how to configure IP addressing

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain how to calculate a subnet mask
    • Explain how to subnet a network based on the number of clients needed

    Performance Standards

    • Perform subnetting calculations
    • Configure IPv4 addresses
    • Recognize IPv6 address types

    Explain concepts of network security and how to protect a network from attacks

    Learning Objectives

    • List the elements of a Network Security Policy
    • Describe the methods of securing access to network data

    Performance Standards

    • Develop a network security policy
    • Secure access to network data
    • Describe network security devices

    Demonstrate the ability to maintain and administer a network

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the process of network management and administration
    • Describe the benefits of documenting a network and list what elements should be documented
    • List the steps of the problem-solving process
    • Explain different approaches to network troubleshooting

    Performance Standards

    • Create and work with user and group accounts
    • Create and manage permissions on storage volumes
    • List reasons why network documentation is good for a network
    • Demonstrate the steps of the problem-solving process on a network

  
  • COMN-144 Network Infrastructure Configuration & Implementation

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: COMN-120.
    This course will cover the concepts and procedures involved in designing and setting up a basic computer network including working with network hardware and networking procedures and protocols. This includes installing, configuring, and troubleshooting a basic computer network utilizing concepts such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless networking, and security.

    Course Outcomes
    Identify network hardware used in setting up a network

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the function of a network interface card in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a switch in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a router in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a wireless access point in regards to setting up a network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how a network interface card is used in regards to setting up a network
    • Demonstrate how a switch is used in regards to setting up a network
    • Demonstrate how a router is used in regards to setting up a network
    • Describe how a wireless access point is used in regards to setting up a network

    Identify network protocols used in setting up a network

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the function of TCP/IP in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of DNS in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of DHCP in regards to setting up a network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how TCP/IP is used in regards to setting up a network
    • Demonstrate how DNS is used in regards to setting up a network
    • Demonstrate how DHCP is used in regards to setting up a network

    Configure IP addressing used in setting up a network

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the function of an IP address in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a subnet mask in regards to setting up a network
    • Explain the function of a default gateway in regards to setting up a network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to change an IP address in a networked environment
    • Demonstrate how to add a subnet mask in a networked environment
    • Demonstrate how to add a default gateway in a networked environment

    Set up a basic computer network using Ethernet

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of setting up an Ethernet network
    • List the required hardware and software components necessary to set up an Ethernet network
    • Describe the various types of wired cable used in setting up an Ethernet network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to set up a computer network using Ethernet

    Set up a wireless network using wireless access points

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the function of a wireless network adapter in regards to setting up a wireless network
    • Describe the function of a wireless access point in regards to setting up a wireless network
    • List the hardware and software components necessary in regards to setting up a wireless network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to set up a wireless network using wireless network adapters and a wireless access point

    Implement security on a network

    Learning Objectives

    • List the various methods that can be used to secure a wired network
    • List the various methods that can be used to secure a wireless network
    • Describe the results of setting up a wired network that is vulnerable to security weaknesses
    • Describe the results of setting up a wireless network that is vulnerable to security weaknesses

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to set up a secure wired network
    • Demonstrate how to set up a secure wireless network

    Troubleshoot basic network problems

    Learning Objectives

    • List the steps involved in resolving a network problem
    • Describe the process of troubleshooting a network problem on a wired network
    • Describe the process of troubleshooting a network problem on a wireless network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a network problem in a wired network
    • Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a network problem in a wireless network

  
  • COMN-154 Routing Protocol/Networking Fundamentals

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); COMN-112 and COMN-114.
    Introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation.

  
  • COMN-164 Client and Server Network Administration

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); COMN-120. Pre- or Co-Requisite: COMN-144.

    NOTE: Student must provide own personal storage device.
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and administer Windows client and server operating systems. Topics include utilizing user management, share permissions, and local security policies in a Windows client environment and configuring file systems and server management in a Windows server environment. This course will also provide partial preparation for a Microsoft industry certification exam.

    Course Outcomes
    Install a Windows client operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • List the hardware requirements for installing a Windows client operating system
    • List the Windows upgrade paths for the latest Windows client operating system

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to install a Windows client operating system

    Install a Windows server operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • List the hardware requirements for installing a Windows server operating system
    • List the Windows upgrade paths for the latest Windows server operating system

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to install a Windows server operating system

    Create user accounts on a Windows client operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe local user accounts and groups
    • Explain the function of a user profile
    • Explain the function of authentication methods

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to create and manage user accounts on a Windows client operating system
    • Demonstrate how to manage user profiles on a Windows client operating system
    • Demonstrate how to configure an authentication method on a Windows client operating system

    Configure NTFS and file sharing permissions on a Windows client operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • List the file and folder attributes on an NTFS file system
    • List the default folder permissions on an NTFS partition
    • List the NTFS standard permissions on an NTFS partition
    • Explain the process of sharing files between two computers on a network
    • Explain the process of sharing folders between two computers on a network

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to change a file attribute flag on an NTFS partition
    • Demonstrate how to view the default folder permissions on an NTFS partition
    • Demonstrate how to change NTFS standard permissions on an NTFS partition
    • Demonstrate how to set up file sharing between two computers on a network
    • Demonstrate how to set up folder sharing between two computers on a network

    Configure Local Security Policies on a Windows client operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the function of a local security policy in a Windows client operating system
    • Explain the function of auditing to record security events on a Windows client operating system
    • Describe the malware security features in a Windows client operating system
    • Describe the data security features in a Windows client operating system

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to create and configure a local security policy in a Windows client operating system
    • Demonstrate how to set up auditing to record security events on a Windows client operating system
    • Demonstrate how to set up malware security features in a Windows client operating system
    • Demonstrate how to set up an encryption algorithm as a data security feature in a Windows client operating system

    Manage storage and file systems on a Windows server operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the reasons for storage and storage access methods in a Windows server operating system
    • Describe the process on configuring a local disk
    • Explain the function of virtual hard disks (VHDs) on a Windows server operating system
    • Explain the purpose of using Storage Spaces on a Windows server operating system

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate the process of creating and configuring a local disk on a Windows server operating system
    • Demonstrate how to create and configure a virtual hard disk (VHD) on a Windows server operating system
    • Demonstrate how to create and configure Storage Spaces on a Windows server operating system

    Configure DHCP on a Windows server operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the DHCP protocol and process on a Windows server operating system
    • Describe the process of configuring DHCP server settings on a Windows server operating system

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to install DHCP on a Windows server operating system
    • Demonstrate how to create and configure a scope in DHCP on a Windows server operating system
    • Demonstrate how to configure DHCP options on a Windows server operating system

    Demonstrate how to join a Windows client to a domain on a Windows server operating system

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the process of joining a Windows client to a domain on a Windows server operating system
    • Explain the function of DNS in regards to joining a Windows client to a domain on a Windows server operating system

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate the process of joining a Windows client to a domain on a Windows server operating system
    • Demonstrate how to configure DNS in regards to joining a Windows client to a domain on a Windows server operating system

  
  • COMN-174 Advanced Network Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); COMN-164.  NOTE: Student must provide own storage device.
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to configure, support, and administer a Windows server operating system. Topics will include installing a domain controller on a Windows server operating system and the configuration of DHCP, Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, share permissions, and networking printing in a Windows server environment. This course will also provide partial preparation for a Microsoft industry certification exam.

    Course Outcomes
    Install a Domain Controller on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the role of a directory service in a Windows server environment
    • Explain the function of a domain controller in a Windows server environment

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to set up a domain controller by installing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to install Active Directory on a Windows server

    Configure DHCP on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the function of DHCP in a Windows server environment
    • Describe the DHCP address assignment process
    • List the DHCP server configuration tasks that can be performed in the DHCP console

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to install, configure, and authorize a DHCP server
    • Demonstrate how to create a DHCP scope that includes exclusions and reservations
    • Demonstrate how to create a DHCP filter
    • Demonstrate how to create a DHCP policy

    Configure Active Directory on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the physical and logical structures of Active Director
    • Describe the function of leaf objects in Active Directory
    • Explain the importance of the Global Catalog Server in Active Directory
    • Describe the process of Active Directory Replication

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to configure a domain object in Active Directory
    • Demonstrate how to create organizational units in Active Directory’s logical structure
    • Demonstrate how to create user accounts and groups as leaf objects in Active Directory
    • Demonstrate how to create a Computer Account as a leaf object in Active Directory
    • Demonstrate how to configure a Global Catalog Server in Active Directory

    Configure Group Policies on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the function of a Group Policy Object (GPO) in a Windows server environment
    • Explain what type of policies are configured in the Computer Configuration node of Group Policy Management
    • Explain what type of policies are configured in the User Configuration node of Group Policy Management
    • Describe the process of how group policies are applied in Group Policy Management

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to create a Group Policy Object (GPO) in Group Policy Management
    • Demonstrate how to configure policies in the Computer Configuration node of Group Policy Management
    • Demonstrate how to configure policies in the User Configuration node of Group Policy Management

    Configure DNS on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the structure of Domain Name System (DNS)
    • Describe the steps involved in the DNS Lookup Process
    • Explain the features and properties in DNS Manager used to configure DNS Zones
    • Describe Advanced DNS Server settings in regards to how these settings are used to solve DNS problems
    • Describe the process of monitoring and troubleshooting DNS

    Performance Standards

    • Install and configure DNS on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to use DNS Manager on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to create a new Zone in DNS Manager
    • Demonstrate how to uninstall DNS on a Windows server

    Set up network printers on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • List the components of a shared printer in a Windows server environment
    • Describe how printer sharing is implemented in a Windows server environment
    • Describe the steps involved in configuring and managing printing in a Windows server environment
    • List the standard and special permissions used to manage a network printer

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how to install and share a printer on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to connect to a shared printer in a Windows server environment

    Configure share permissions on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the process of securing access to files with permissions on a Windows server
    • List the share permissions levels on a Windows server
    • List the standard and special NTFS permissions on a Windows server
    • Explain the process of NTFS permission inheritance on a Windows server

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate how share permissions are applied in a Windows server environment
    • Demonstrate how NTFS permissions are applied in a Windows server environment
    • Demonstrate how NTFS permission inheritance is applied in a Windows server environment
    • Demonstrate how permissions are assigned when copying and moving files and folders in a Windows server environment

    Configure network shares and storage space on a Windows server

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the process of sharing a folder with simple file sharing on a Windows server
    • Explain the process of sharing a folder with advanced sharing on a Windows server Describe the process of creating shares with File and Storage Services on a Windows server
    • List the storage access methods that can be used in a Windows server environment
    • List the types of volumes that can be stored on a dynamic disk configuration on a Windows server

    Performance Standards

    • Demonstrate the process of sharing a folder with simple file sharing on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate the process of sharing a folder with advanced sharing on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate the process of creating shares with File and Storage Services on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to create a new volume using File and Storage Services on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to work with volumes in Disk Management on a Windows server
    • Demonstrate how to create a Storage Pool using File and Storage Services on a Windows server

  
  • COMN-184 Information Security in a Digital Age

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); COMN-120. NOTE: Students must provide own storage device.
    This course explores the concepts of network security. Topics covered will include network security fundamentals, security threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, access control and identity management, and compliance and operational security. This course will also help to prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ exam.

    Course Outcomes
    Introduction to Information Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Define information security
    • Define key terms and critical concepts of information security
    • Explain the role of security in the systems development life cycle

    Performance Standards

    • Define computer security
    • Define information security
    • Define the three characteristics of the C.I.A. triad
    • Define key information security concepts
    • Define the critical characteristics of information
    • Define the components of an information system
    • Describe the methodology of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

    The Need for Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the organizational need for information security
    • Describe the threats posed to information security and common attacks associated with those threats
    • Describe the common development failures and errors that result from poor software security efforts

    Performance Standards

    • List four important functions that information security performs for an organization
    • Define compromises to intellectual property
    • Define information extortion
    • Define the various forms of deliberate software attacks
    • Define the various forms of technical hardware and software failures or errors

    Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the functions of and relationships among laws, regulations, and professional organizations in information security
    • Explain the differences between laws and ethics
    • Identify major national laws that affect the practice of information security
    • Discuss the role of privacy as it applies to law and ethics in information security

    Performance Standards

    • Describe the various law and ethics in information security
    • Define international laws and legal bodies
    • Define the ethics of information security
    • Describe the codes of ethics of professional organizations

    Planning for Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe management’s role in the development, maintenance, and enforcement of information security policy, standards, practices, procedures, and guidelines
    • Explain what an information security blueprint is
    • Describe how an organization institutionalizes policies, standards, and practices
    • Describe what contingency planning is

    Performance Standards

    • Define the terms associated with information security planning and governance
    • Define the terms associated with information security policy, standards, and practices
    • Define the terms associated with the information security blueprint
    • Describe the process of developing a security education, training, and awareness program
    • Define contingency planning and how it relates to incident response planning, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity plans

    Risk Management

    Learning Objectives

    • Define risk management, risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control
    • Explain how risk is identified and assessed
    • Assess risk based on probability of occurence and likely expected impact
    • Explain the fundamental aspects of documenting risk
    • Define a risk mitigation strategy
    • Define risk appetite
    • Discuss conceptual frameworks for evaluating risk controls

    Performance Standards

    • Define the various terms associated with risk management
    • Define the major stages of risk assessment
    • Define the three basic steps involving risk control
    • Describe the steps involved in quantitative versus qualitative risk management practices
    • Describe the factors involved in recommended risk control practices

    Access Controls, Firewalls, and VPNs

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the role of access control in information systems
    • Define authentication
    • Define firewall technologies
    • Identify the various approaches to control remote and dial-up access
    • Define virtual private networks (VPNs)

    Performance Standards

    • Identify and discuss the four fundamental functions of access control systems
    • Explain the three commonly used authentication factors
    • Describe the various categories of firewalls
    • Describe the process of authenticating and authorizing users to control remote and dial-up access
    • Describe the technology that enables virtual private networks (VPNs) to function

    Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, and Other Security Tools

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify intrusion detection and prevention systems
    • Define detection approaches
    • Define honeypots, honeynets, and padded cell systems
    • Define scanning and analysis tools

    Performance Standards

    • Describe the categories and models of intrusion detection and prevention systems
    • Describe the detection approaches employed by modern intrusion detection and prevention systems
    • Describe honeypots, honeynets, and padded cell systems
    • List the major categories of scanning and analysis tools and describe the specific tools used within each category

    Cryptography

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the basic principles of cryptography
    • Define the operating principles of cryptographic tools
    • Define the major protocols used for secure communication

    Performance Standards

    • Define the various terms associated with the fundamentals of cryptography
    • Describe the cipher methods used for encryption
    • Define the cryptographic algorithms used for encryption and decryption operations
    • Describe the various cryptographic tools used in information systems
    • Define the process of securing web transactions with SET, SSL, and S-HTTP

    Physical Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Define the relationship between information security and physical security
    • Describe key physical security considerations
    • Identify critical physical environment considerations for computing facilities

    Performance Standards

    • Define the relationship between information security and physical security
    • Define the terms and tools associated with physical access controls
    • Define the terms associated with fire security and safety
    • Define the three methods of data interception

    Implementing Information Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe how an organization’s information security blueprint becomes a project plan
    • Define the organizational considerations of a project plan
    • Describe technical strategies and models for implementing a project plan
    • Describe the nontechnical problems organizations face in times of rapid change

    Performance Standards

    • Explain how an organization’s information security blueprint becomes a project plan
    • Define the terms associated with developing the project plan
    • Describe the factors involved in the technical aspects of implementation
    • Describe the factors involved in the nontechnical aspects of implementation

    Security and Personnel

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the issues and concerns related to staffing the information security function
    • Describe how an organization’s employment policies and practices can support the information security effort
    • Describe the need for the separation of duties

    Performance Standards

    • Describe the factors involving with positioning and staffing the security function
    • Describe the factors involved with implementing employment policies and practices
    • Describe the function of separation of duties in regards to internal control strategies

    Information Security Maintenance

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the recommended security management models
    • Define a model for a full maintenance program
    • Define the key factors involved in monitoring the external and internal environment
    • Describe how planning, risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, and remediation tie into information security maintenance
    • Explain how to build readiness and review procedures into information security maintenance
    • Define digital forensics

    Performance Standards

    • Describe the process of acquiring, analyzing, and maintaining potential evidentiary material
    • Define the types of security management maintenance models
    • Describe monitoring actions for the thirteen information security areas
    • Describe the five subject areas of the security maintenance model
    • Describe the factors involved in readiness and review

  
  • COMN-224 Network Security Practices

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre- or Co-requisite: COMN-184. NOTE: Students must provide own storage device.
    This course prepares students to assess and correct vulnerabilities present within computer networking systems. Detailed methods and tools are used in configuring and implementing control procedures for Windows and Linux operating systems. Topics may include, but are not limited to, configuration of Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, RADIUS, and the implementation of TCP/IP protocols.

    Course Outcomes
    Implement security configuration parameters on network devices

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA)
    • Discuss the challenges of securing networks.
    • Differentiate appropriate network design elements and compounds

    Performance Standards

    • Students classify confidentiality, integrity and availability
    • Students identify challenges in securing networks
    • Students identify appropriate network design elements and compounds

    Prescribe the best practices of compliance and operational security

    Learning Objectives

    • Differentiate among types of malware, and network attacks
    • Determine the appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques
    • Analyze assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities

    Performance Standards

    • Students classify types of malware and network attacks
    • Students identify appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques
    • Students utilize tools to discover securoty threats and vulnerabilities

    Incorporate controls for application, data and host security

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify methods of securing the host
    • Classify types of application attacks
    • Carry out appropriate procedures to establish host security

    Performance Standards

    • Students will research methods of securing host
    • Students will research and classify types of application attacks
    • Students will apply appropriate procedures to establish host security

    Determine access and identity management strategies

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization and access control
    • Implement appropriate security controls when performing account management
    • Apply appropriate cryptographic tools and products

    Performance Standards

    • Students identify and classify concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization and access control
    • Students identify and implement appropriate security controls when performing account management
    • Students implement appropriate cryptographic tools and products

    Examine the need for information and network security

    Learning Objectives

    • Define key terms
    • Review the OSI model
    • Explore how to identify threats to information and network security

    Performance Standards

    • Students will identify key terms
    • Students will identify and classify OSI model
    • Students will research and identify threats to information and network security

    Determine management’s role in the development and enforcement of information security policies and guidelines

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify how an organization institutionalizes policies, standards, and practices using education, training, and awareness programs
    • Discuss the need for a contingency plan using sound backup and recovery techniques
    • Discuss the need for a disaster recovery plan

    Performance Standards

    • Students will research and classify organization policies, standards, and practices using education, training, and awareness programs
    • Students explain contingency plan using sound backup and recovery techniques
    • Students classify disaster recovery plan

    Examine how an organization deals with network security breaches and incidents

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify common system and network vulnerabilities
    • Discuss Anti-Virus selection, use, and maintenance
    • Discuss risk assessment and management

    Performance Standards

    • Students classify system and network vulnerabilities
    • Students classify Anti-Virus selection, use, and maintenance
    • Students discuss risk assessment and management

    Determine the need of a proxy server on a network

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss proxy servers and how they work
    • Determine when a proxy server isn’t the best choice on a network
    • Evaluate the most popular proxy-based firewall products

    Performance Standards

    • Students discuss proxy servers and how they work
    • Students identify when proxy server isn’t the best choice on a network
    • Students classify popular proxy-based firewall products

    Analyze the methods, goals, and implementation strategy of firewall rules used to protect a computer network

    Learning Objectives

    • Define necessary incoming and outgoing traffic
    • Discuss methods to prevent unwanted traffic while allowing for external access
    • Discuss the use of IPTABLES and Access Control Lists (ACLS)

    Performance Standards

    • Students identify necessary incoming and outgoing traffic
    • Students classify methods to prevent unwanted traffic while allowing for external access
    • Students explain IPTABLES and Access Control Lists (ACLS)

    Examine the functions of a firewall

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify what a firewall does
    • Discuss the differences between using a hardware firewall and a software firewall
    • Explore firewall rules and security

    Performance Standards

    • Students explain what a firewall does
    • Students identify differences between using a hardware firewall and a software firewall
    • Students identify firewall rules and security

    Explore how a firewall works

    Learning Objectives

    • Create firewall rules that reflect an organization’s overall security approach
    • Identify the importance of using firewall log files to identify an incident
    • Maintain a secure wireless router for home use

    Performance Standards

    • Students develop firewall rules that reflect an organization’s overall security approach
    • Students identify importance of using firewall log files to identify an incident
    • Students classify secure wireless router for home use

  
  • COMN-274 Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre- or Co-requisite: COMN-184 and COMN-224. NOTE: Students must provide own storage device.
    This course combines an ethical methodology with the hands-on application of security tools to assist students in building, supporting, and maintaining secure network systems. Students will utilize multiple countermeasures that effectively reduce and/or mitigate attacks.

    Course Outcomes
    Describe user access

    Learning Objectives

    • Employ user access through authentication
    • Identify flaws in authentication technologies for applications
    • Demonstrate methods to secure authentication for applications

    Performance Standards

    • Students identify user access through authentication
    • Students identify flaws in authentication technologies for applications
    • Students identify methods to secure authentication for applications

    Examine and identify Web application vulnerabilities

    Learning Objectives

    • Define Web application security
    • Identify vulnerabilities of Web applications
    • Demonstrate how to secure a Web application

    Performance Standards

    • Students define Web application security
    • Students identify vulnerabilities of Web applications
    • Students explain how to secure a Web application

    Describe logic flaws and their impact on Security

    Learning Objectives

    • Define logic flaws
    • Identify logic flaws
    • Demonstrate methods to avoid logic flaws

    Performance Standards

    • Students define logic flaws
    • Students identify logic flaws
    • Students classify methods to avoid logic flaws

    Describe the various attacks that occur against web servers

    Learning Objectives

    • Define web server
    • ldentify possible attacks on web servers
    • Define information disclosure and leakage

    Performance Standards

    • Students define web server
    • Students identify possible attacks on web servers
    • Students define information disclosure and leakage

    Apply hardening techniques to Servers

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the role of security in a server environment
    • Restrict settings through Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
    • Implement encryption in a server environment

    Performance Standards

    • Students classify the role of security in a server environment
    • Students identify restricting settings through Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
    • Students implement encryption in a server environment

    Apply hardening techniques to workstation computers

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the role of information security on a workstation
    • Apply firewall rules on workstation computers
    • Apply antivirus protection to workstation computers

    Performance Standards

    • Students identify the role of information security on a workstation
    • Students apply firewall rules on workstation computers
    • Students apply antivirus protection to workstation computers

    Implement secure communications across a computing environment

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the role of encryption within a computing environment
    • Examine virtual private networks
    • Implement encryption in a server environment

    Performance Standards

    • Students classify the role of encryption within a computing environment
    • Students identify virtual private networks
    • Students implement encryption in a server environment

    Build a standard operating procedure (SOP)

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the necessity for documenting procedures
    • Create a procedure guide for computer security
    • Examine Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides

    Performance Standards

    • Students classify the necessity for documenting procedures
    • Students develop a procedure guide for computer security
    • Students classify Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides

    Manage user and administrator account privilege levels

    Learning Objectives

    • Distinguish between user and administrative accounts
    • Control user access on a workstation computer
    • Control administrative access on a server

    Performance Standards

    • Students identify differences between user and administrative accounts
    • Students identify user’s control access on a workstation computer
    • Students identify administrative’s control access on a server

  
  • COMN-282 Computer Networking Capstone

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); COMN 174  . Pre- or Co-requisite: COMN 224   and COMN 274  . 
    This course serves as the capstone course for all Computer Networking and Cybersecurity students and will integrate all of the networking skills acquired throughout this degree program.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the size of the network 2. Identify the hardware and software components that will be used on the network 3. Determine the organization of storage devices on the network 4. Determine the file systems to be used on the network 5. Set up and configure serves on the network 7. Set up network printers on the network 8. Install network applications on the network 9. Configure network services on the network 10. Develop a backup plan for the network 11. Implement a disaster recovery plan for the network 12. Document network specifications for reference 13. Identify and resolve any hardware related problems on the network 14. Identify and resolve ay software related problems on the network

Computer Science

  
  • COMS-130 Introduction to Linux Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This class will concentrate on the installation and configuration of the Linux operating system. Students will gain experience by setting up their own individual Linux servers/workstation. The course will teach the student to use the shell to configure a wide arrangement of services. In addition students will examine the popular X- windows interface and look at the possibility of a Linux desktop replacing an MS Windows counterpart. It will also cover the principles that have allowed Linux to become a leading edge server software. Students will begin to cover material which is essential to completing Sair- Linux3XO-101 test.

  
  • COMS-170 Introduction to Programming

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: MATH-082  or Placement into MATH-120  on the MCC Placement test.
    An introduction to computer programming using a common programming language. Developing program logic as well as the programming development process will be stressed.

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Apply fundamental programming concepts 2. Create, debug and test programs that accomplish the following tasks: a) display messages on the monitor b) execute simple mathematical calculations c) demonstrate the decision making abilities of Python d) execute various looping techniques e) use both programmer supplied and system supplied functions f) demonstrate and use arrays
  
  • COMS-171 Introduction to C++

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-170 . Note: Some previous programming experience strongly recommended.
    This course provides an introduction to programming techniques using the language C++.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the historical development of C++ language 2. Describe typical uses for C++ in today’s programming environment 3. Identify the various parts of the Developer studio and describe their uses 4. Create and execute a simple program in C++ 5. Describe and use the following: data types; basic I/O operations; calculating; variable types and casting; decisions and loops, arrays; pointers and references; structure and functions; data types and classes; class inheritance
  
  • COMS-175 Introduction to Java

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-170  
    This course provides an introduction to the computer programming language Java. Special attention will be paid to object oriented programming techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the historical development of Java language 2. Describe typical uses for Java in today’s programming environment 3. Create and execute programs in Java 4. Describe and use the following: data types; basic I/O operations; calculating; variable types and casting; decisions and loops, arrays; pointers and references; structure and functions; data types and classes; class inheritance
  
  • COMS-176 Introduction to .NET programming

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016) and COMS 170  
    This course provides an introduction to the .NET programming environment using a .NET language. Topics include syntax, input/output layout, testing, debugging, documentation, problem definition, loops, and decisions. Object oriented programming techniques are emphasized in this course.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Introduction to .Net programming 2. Using variables and calculations to process data 3. Making decisions within an application 4. Programming loops in an application 5. Modularize code with methods 6. Working with arrays 7. Data processing within structures 8. Using classes 9. Working with databases
  
  • COMS-270 Advanced Java

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: COMS-175 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    This is the second in a two-course sequence to introduce the student to leading-edge Java technologies. This course covers Javabeans AWT Swing JDBC and other APIs. Students will also learn how to develop Java database applications using JDeveloper for rapid application development.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Practice and apply skills needed to develop Object-Oriented (OO) systems, employing a use-case-based approach 2. Understand OO principals such as classes, objects and relationships 3. Use Unified Modeling Language (UML) for OO analysis and design 4. Write stand-alone applications with Java programming language 5. Develop and deploy Java applets 6. Build, generate and test application components using Oracle JDeveloper 7. Build Java applications that access relational databases 8. Analyze the behavior of programs that are written by others, identify problem with these program, and suggest appropriate correction
  
  • COMS-276 Advanced .NET Programming

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016) and  COMS 176  
    An advanced software development course covering syntax, input/output layout, testing, debugging, documentation, and user interface design using .NET framework. Heavy emphasis is placed on database driven applications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Examine advanced .NET code to create and manage structured applications 2. Create applications to manipulate static data, functions, polymorphism and inheritance 3. Design an efficient user experience within an application 4. Implement database interactive applications 5. Construct advanced programs using built-in .NET classes 6. Build applications that communicate via a network 7. Create web forms
  
  • COMS-280 Adv Programming in C++

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-171 
    This is a capstone programming course in which students will use C++ to develop programs of increasing size and difficulty. The course will assume that students understand programming concepts such as modularization program flow and looping functions and arrays. This course will continue with advanced data handling dynamic data structures and specific components of object- oriented programming including classes. In addition students will work together on team projects simulating the work environment.


Computer Occupations Technology

  
  • COMO-130 Microsoft Access

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016).
    This course focuses on database concepts basic design functions task and date manipulation in the Microsoft Access software application.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Launch application 2. Navigate around worksheet 3. Create and save database 4. Import and export data 5. Post queries 6. Sort records 7. Design database structures 8. Modify tables 9. Establish table relationship 10. Create forms 11. Use special highlights on forms and reports 12. Use pictures, graphs, and other objects 13. Generate report 14. Print
  
  • COMO-180 Microsoft Excel

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016).
    This course focuses on electronic spreadsheet design and operations for balance sheets and expense reports; graphic enhancement data management and integrated software applications.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe features of worksheet 2. Create spreadsheet 3. Perform basic math operations 4. Insert formulas 5. Perform basic balance sheet tasks 6. Sort records 7. Filter data 8. Graph spreadsheet data 9. Integrate suite applications
  
  • COMO-190 Microsoft Word

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: OISY-101
    This course provides hands-on practice in the Microsoft Word program.  Includes basic and advanced document formatting and editing. Projects will be completed to apply skills that are learned in class.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Start Microsoft Word, create, save, print; format letters, reports, and tables; use print preview 2. Edit documents using insert/delete, copy/move, tab settings, line spacing, indenting, spell/thesaurus, find and replace, headers/footers, paginating; change fonts 3. Edit tables by changing column width and/or row height, changing location of a table, adding borders and shading, and performing math calculations in tables 4. Merge documents 5. Create graphics 6. Maintain and organize files on diskettes 7. Research and complete projects

Computers, General

  
  • COMG-099 Computer Fundamentals

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Students must provide a secondary storage device.
    This course is intended for those who are new to computers. Using a demonstration and practice model students will learn the fundamental procedures for operating a personal computer. They will also learn terms associated with computer use.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Name and identify the main parts of a computer system and the terms related to computer use 2. Use the keyboard and mouse (with discussion of touch screen) to navigate through computer windows effectively 3. Use WordPad, Paint and Calculator 4. Briefly use a spreadsheet and presentation graphics program 4. Navigate through pages of a web site to locate information 5. Send and receive an e-mail using the college e-mail system 6. Use Blackboard
  
  • COMG-150 Introduction to Computer Technology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course will review computers and their use. Students will learn the names and functions of the parts of a computer. They will become familiar with the general categories of computer software. In the hands-on component of the course students will become comfortable with basic computer processes and procedures. They will be introduced to several software programs and will use e-mail and the Internet.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Boot, use and shut down a computer without fear of damaging it 2. Name and explain the function of each basic component of computer hardware 3. Describe realistic and practical uses of computers 4. Name the basic categories of software and give an example of when each would be used 5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of stand-alone vs. networked computers 6. Produce a new file, use (open) an existing file, and save a file 7. Use a drawing program to produce a simple graphic 8. Use an email program to send and receive emails messages 9. Use a browser to make a simple search of the Internet 10. Use a word processing program to produce a simple text document 11. Use a spreadsheet to produce a simple numerical document 12. Use the copy/paste function to more information between documents
  
  • COMG-153 Computers-A Practical Approach

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) and Basic knowledge of keyboard.
    This is a lecture/lab course to provide knowledge of the basic aspects of computers with emphasis on the growing impact of computers on society. Computer lab work will include the use of integrated software systems.

  
  • COMG-154 Intermediate Practical Computer Skills

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153  
    A second semester of computer skills emphasizing practical business applications. Students will use software in all of the basic productivity categories to produce documents and accomplish tasks that are important in the workplace.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use additional word processing software to calculate more advanced data 2. Use advanced features of presentation graphics software 3. Use advanced features of database software 4. Achieve additional expertise in the use of the Internet and e-mail 5. Create digital effects using drawing software, scanning, digital camera, etc. 6. Familiarize oneself with computer concepts and vocabulary 7. Describe new computer equipment and peripherals
  
  • COMG-161 Introduction to Computer Security

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required. Prerequisite: COMG-150  or COMG-153  or COMG-154  or COMG-162 .
    Students will study the basic theory behind computer security and complete several hands-on practical exercises in methods for securing personal computers. This class will discuss security awareness and will walk users through every aspect of Information Security in a very broad easily understood way and explain the value of securing data. This course is suitable for both computer and non-computer majors.

  
  • COMG-162 Introduction to Operating Systems

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Note: Students must provide their own storage device and audio (ear buds).
    This class will introduce students to the purpose, functions, and features of various operating systems. Students will also be exposed to both graphical (GUI) and command line (CLI) interfaces.

    Course Outcomes
    Explain the purpose of an operating system, comparing and contrasting various categories.

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the progression of instructions from user, through application, to operating system, ending at hardware action.
    • Compare and contrast various operating system categories, and give specific examples.
    • Summarize (generally) the development of various desktop operating systems.

    Performance Standards

    • Student will identify the order in which commands go from user to hardware.
    • Student will research and share information about certain OS categories and specific examples of those operating systems.
    • Student will match operating system versions and features.

    Explain the purpose of typical components (features) of an operating system.

    Learning Objectives

    • Distinguish desktop- and tablet-style modes, features, and operations.
    • Recognize and manipulate system features using appropriate configuration screens and options.

    Performance Standards

    • Student will access/use computer features in both desktop and tablet modes.
    • Student will set and modify various computer features and settings using the appropirate configuration methods.

    Use file management features (folder/directory hierarchical structure, file naming, local, network, and cloud storage locations, etc.).
    Learning Objectives

    • Use file management features (folder/directory hierarchical structure, file naming, local, network, and cloud storage locations, etc.).
    • Demonstrate the application of a hierarchical folder structure.
    • Describe, justify, and use a variety of local, network, and cloud storage locations.
    • Use organizational features to manipulate view of files: view types, sort, group, filter, metadata, etc.
    • Use search parameters efficiently (simple and advanced).

    Performance Standards

    • Student will match terms, features, and their purposes.
    • Student will create an appropriate hierarchical folder structure given a specific scenario.
    • Student will save files in a variety of locations given a specific scenario.
    • Student will display files meeting specified parameters in a given scenario.
    • Student will display files meeting specified search parameters in a given scenario.

    Describe and apply OS security and safe password techniques.

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the importance and methods of protecting the computer via Operating System software.
    • Describe various safe password techniques.
    • Apply privacy, security, and password techniques to other applications (such as browsers and email).

    Performance Standards

    • Student will set/change firewall and other OS-specific security features.
    • Student will identify or create safe passwords using a variety of techniques.
    • Student will locate and set/change safety and privacy features in other apps (such as browsers and email).

    Use simple command line interface functions, including scripting/shell features.

    Learning Objectives

    • Distinguish GUI and command line (CLI) access methods and the advantages of each.
    • Demonstrate methods of accessing a terminal or console screen.
    • Indicate features of commands, including delimiters and switches or arguments.
    • Explain the purpose and basic procedure for a shell/script file.

    Performance Standards

    • Student will match features with methods.
    • Student will identify advantages of each approach.
    • Student will follow directions to access the terminal or console screen.
    • Student will use simple command line commands, with simple switches.
    • Student will follow instructions to create and run a simple shell/script file

     

  
  • COMG-164 Introduction to Productivity Software

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides hands-on training in a general overview of the applications of productivity software.

  
  • COMG-165 Using the Internet

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an introduction to the Internet including access at MCC and/or from other locations E-mail use information about Internet resources and services necessary equipment requirements language ethical legal security and social issues discussion. Students may use the MCC computer labs which have Internet access or personal computers at office or home which have access.

  
  • COMG-168A Personal Computers - an Overview

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153  
    A course module intended to give beginning computer users a theoretical background on the internal workings of a PC. This will address how hardware and software function both independently and collaboratively.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquire knowledge on the functionality of hardware components within a microcomputer 2. Understand how software is use to manage hardware resources 3. Comprehend the functionality of the system board and the connected components
  
  • COMG-168B PCs System Board Power & Memory

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This module is designed to provide beginning computer users with a practical hands-on experience with the internal components of a PC. This will address the system board power supplies and computer memory.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquire knowledge on the functionality of hardware components (System board, power supply and memory chips) within a microcomputer 2.  Comprehend the functionality of the system board and the connected components 3. Acquire knowledge of computer memory 4. Acquire knowledge on the function of a power supply
  
  • COMG-168C Pcs Hard Drives and Floppy Drives

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This modules is designed to give beginners hands- on practice working with computer hard drives and floppy drives. Students will install drives learn about the different types of hard drives and simulate and correct common drive problems.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquire knowledge on the functionality of hardware components (hard drives and floppy drives) within a microcomputer 2.  Relate the purpose and use of floppy drives and hard drives 3. Demonstrate the ability to install a hard drive 4. Diagnose computer drive problems
  
  • COMG-168D PCs I/O Multimedia and Troubleshooting

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This module is designed to give beginners hands-on experience with installing various I/O and multimedia devices into a computer. Students will learn about the different kinds of I/O and multimedia devices and practice computer troubleshooting techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquire knowledge on the functionality of hardware components (drives, cabling, memory chips, network cards and video cards) within a microcomputer 2.  Install and support I/O devices 3. Understand and apply multimedia technology 4. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot various computer problems
  
  • COMG-168E PCs Bldg a PC Printers & Viruses

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This module is designed to give beginners hands-on practice assembling a computer learning about printer types and understanding computer viruses. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to successfully install all internal components into a computer and demonstrate that it works upon completion.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquire knowledge on the functionality of hardware components (printers, drives, cabling, memory, adapters) within a microcomputer 2.  Demonstrate the ability to assemble a computer system 3. Lean how printers work and how to install a printer 4. Acquire knowledge on computer anti-virus software and the different type of computer viruses
  
  • COMG-168F PCs Windows/Modems/Internet

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:COMI-160  or COMG-153  
    This module is designed to give beginners hands-on practice installing a computer operating system and establish computer communication. Students will install a Windows operating system and configure a computer to access the Internet.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquire knowledge on the functionality of hardware components (modems and network card) within a microcomputer 2. Understand how Windows operating system manages hardware resources 3. Explain how computers communicate with each other via modem technology 4. Learn the characteristics of different Windows operating systems 5. Demonstrate the ability to configure a computer to access the Internet and learn about various communication protocols

Corrections

  
  • CORR-101 Introduction to Corrections

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course addresses the historical and philosophical development of corrections to include definition of the correctional process through the criminal justice system the legal process and the role of the correctional officer.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Trace the historical and philosophical development of corrections 2. Define the legal processes involved in crime and the elements of the Criminal Justice system that apply 3. Understand the correctional processes that follow 4. Understand prisoners’ rights within and outside the prison program 5. Understand community based corrections programs 6. Understand the job and responsibilities of correction officers 7. Understand the various types of offenders and their offenses 8. Be apprised of major improvements needed in the current corrections system
  
  • CORR-102 Client Relations to Corrections

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The identification and analysis of various appropriate professional responses to correctional offender behavior meaning and function of culture the impact of discrimination and the process of attitude formation as it relates to the system of corrections.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the meanings and functions of inmate culture 2. Identify social implication of discrimination 3. Differentiate between group and peer perceptions and how it relates to offenders 4. Identify various Criminal Justice correctional professional responses to human behavior include proper us of authority and identifying and reducing conflict
  
  • CORR-103 Legal Issues in Corrections

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an overview of the various procedural laws that have a direct impact upon the management of the convicted offender and the rights of prisoners. The law and the court process Constitutional law and various current legal topics are explored.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define constitutional law that relates to search and seizure of physical evidence 2. Describe procedure law as it relates to the Administration of Justice process 3. Define the functions of the federal, district, appellate and Supreme Court 4. List inmate constitutional rights 5. Define section42, 1983 implications 6. Discuss current topics related to the legal issues in corrections
  
  • CORR-104 Client Growth and Development

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course examines the differences between normal and criminal behavior the criminal pattern of juvenile and adult offenders; the specific problems of inmates and various criminal justice corrections interventions strategies.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Differentiate between normal and criminal behavior 2. Trace the human development of juvenile and young adult offenders from a legalistic standpoint 3. Identify specific problems related to the offender 4. Identify benefits of institutionalization and Criminal justice community based corrections
  
  • CORR-105 Correctional Institutions/Facilities

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course addresses the purpose and functions of prisons and various other correctional institutions; treatment and rehabilitative programs; the management and organization of correctional facilities; prisoner rights; and future incarceration system concerns.

    Course Outcomes
    1. List the major concerns related to safety and security in correctional institutions 2. Identify Prisoner rights 3. Discuss the future concerns of incarceration

Cosmetology

  
  • CSMO-100 Basic Cosmetology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-101 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course provides the student with the beginning cosmetology instruction in preparation for the advanced cosmetology courses and lays the foundation for CSMO-101  Basic Cosmetology Lab. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be collected in a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the origins of appearance enhancements 2. Describe the advancements made in cosmetology during the 19t11, 20th, and early 21st Centuries 3. List the career opportunities available to a licensed beauty practitioner 4. Explain long term and short term goals 5. Explain the concept of self-management 6. Define ethics 7. List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude 8. Explain the concept of dressing for success 9. Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles, posture, and movement 10. Identify the necessity of communication skills when servicing the public and explain the importance of verbal and non-verbal skills 11. Complete the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 12. Define basic biology as related to cosmetologists 13. Identify a variety of decontamination and infection control techniques and list sanitation and disinfecting methods in the cosmetology profession 14. Define talent, themes, and strengths based on the Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment 15. Define properties of the hair; its divisions, structure, and growth 16. List the factors that should be considered in a hair analysis 17. Identify scalp and hair disorders, their causes, and treatments 18. Describe and list procedures for a variety of hair and scalp treatments 19. Discuss the role that talent and strength play in the success of top achievers 20. Identify and define their strengths (themes) 21. Discuss their strengths with other students 22. Analyze the five elements in hair design, five principles of hair design, and facial shapes. Demonstrate how to design hairstyles to enhance or camouflage facial features 23. Identify proper draping procedures for a variety of cosmetology services 24. Identify the proper procedure for shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning of the hair and scalp 25. Identify the difficulties associated with affirming one’s own themes of talent 26. Discuss the role of their themes of talent in their personal behavior 27. Discuss the chemical composition and benefits of various shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments 28. List specific tools and equipment used for wet hairstyling; their use, procedures, and products used 29. Define and identify different thermal hair straightening and thermal hairstyling tools and techniques 30. Describe how their themes or strengths of talent work together 31.Compare and contrast themes of talent, including those other than their own
  
  • CSMO-101 Basic Cosmetology Lab

    Credits 0 / 12.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-100 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course provides students with the beginning cosmetology skills to prepare them for the advanced cosmetology courses and functions in conjunction with CSMO-100 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate competence in communication skills with the public in a professional manner 2. Demonstrate the use of a variety of disinfectants and antiseptics for decontamination procedures and sanitation 3. Demonstrate the use of a variety of professional hairstyling products 4. Perform a variety of hairstyling techniques including wet hairstyling, finger waving, thermal styling, hot-roller sets, blow dry styling, braiding, and comb outs 5. Demonstrate proper procedure for shampooing and rinsing, using products suitable for the hair and scalp conditions 6 Demonstrate the use of conditioners to treat minor scalp and hair disorders 7. Perform scalp and hair treatments for a variety of scalp and hair disorders
  
  • CSMO-102 Basic Cosmetology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CSMO-100  and CSMO-101  or a minimum of 250 hours. Co-requisite: CSMO-103 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course is a continuation of Basic Cosmetology and provides students with the opportunity to learn basic cosmetology procedures in preparation for servicing clients and lays the foundation for CSMO-103 , CSMO-200  and CSMO-201 . In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Student will continue work on a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define angles, elevations, and guidelines used in various haircutting procedures 2. Explain the effects of different techniques used in haircutting 3. Demonstrate mastery of four basic haircuts 4. Discuss how their strengths can be applied to achieve academic success 5. Evaluate their general academic goals in light of the talent and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 6. Explain the physical and chemical actions that take place during permanent waving. List the procedures and safety precautions 7. Explain the different types of permanent waves and their uses 8. Identify a variety of wrapping techniques for permanent waving 9. Explain the physical and chemical actions that take place during chemical relaxing. List the procedures and safety precautions 10. Explain the different types of relaxers and their uses 11. Apply theme-specific strategies to achieve academic success and as a part of the career- exploration process 12. Identify the principles of color theory 13. List the four basic categories of hair color and explain their chemical effects on the hair 14. Identify a variety hair coloring procedures 15. Describe the concept of person-environment fit/calling as it pertains to career planning 16. List the three types of hair lighteners and explain their chemical effects on the hair 17. Identify a variety of lightening procedures 18. Identify a variety of special effects hair coloring techniques and list their procedures 19. Evaluate their career goals in light of their talents and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 20. Apply theme-specific strategies as a part of the career-exploration process 21. Develop a strengths-based cover letter 22. Analyze common labels that lead people to discount talents and the potential strength of others 23. Work effectively by partnering with other complementary themes of talent.
  
  • CSMO-103 Basic Cosmetology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 12.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required. Pre-requisite: CSMO-100  and CSMO-101  or a minimum of 250 hours. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this Course Co-requisite: CSMO-102  
    This course provides students with the basic cosmetology skills to work towards a cosmetology license and functions in conjunction with CSMO-102 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Process and wrap a professional permanent wave 2. Give a chemical relaxer in a professional manner 3. Perform various professional facial treatements 4. Recognize and style different types of artificial hair 5. Understand the basic application of hair color 6. Apply a basic set of artificial nails 7. Give a basic haircut in a professional manner
  
  • CSMO-104 Nail Technology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-105 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course is an introduction to the 400 hour State Specialty License for Nail Technology (Manicuring). It provides beginning instruction into the theory of Nail Technology and lays the foundation for CSMO-105  Nail Technician Lab I. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be added to a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. List the principles that contribute to personal and professional success 2.  Explain the concept of self-management 3. Explain how to set long- and short-term goals 4. Define ethics 5. List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude 6. Identify the four types of nail implements and/or tools required to perform a manicure 7. Explain the safety, sanitation, and disinfection requirements preformed during a basic and conditioning manicure 8. Name the five nail applications and the correct application for each 9. Define and understand aromatherapy 10. Understand professional hygiene 11. Explain the ergonomically correct postures and movements for nail technicians 12. Complete the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 13. Identify the supplies needed for nail tips and why they are needed 14. Describe the three types of nail tips 15. Explain the proper procedures and precautions for applying and removing nail tips 16. Explain acrylic nail enhancement chemistry and how it works 17. List the supplies needed for acrylic nail enhancements application 18. Explain the golden rule of human relations 19. Explain the importance of effective communication for a successful client consultation 20. Define talent, themes, and strengths based on the Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment 21. Describe the proper procedure for maintaining healthy acrylic nail enhancements 22. Explain the difference between the application of odorless and traditional acrylic products 23. Identify and define their strengths (themes) 24. Discuss their strengths with other students 25. List the equipment and materials needed for a pedicure and explain each 26. Explain how to give a proper foot massage 27. List the types and classifications of bacteria 28. Explain Universal Precautions 29. Identify the difficulties associated with affirming one’s own themes of talent 30. Discuss the role of their themes of talent in their personal behavior 31. Explain the benefits of using silk, linen, fiberglass, and paper wraps 32. Define no-light gels and the proper procedure for applying 33. Describe the structure and composition of nails and how they grow 34. List and describe the disorders and irregularities of nails 35. Explain the various diseases of the nail and how they should not be treated in the salon 36. Explain the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry 37. List the different forms of matter 38. Explain the difference between solutions, suspensions and emulsions 39. Describe how their themes or strengths of talent work together 40. Compare and contrast themes of talent, including those other than their own.
  
  • CSMO-105 Nail Technology Lab I

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-104 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed Nail Technician in the State of Michigan.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Behave in a professional manner towards employers and co-workers 2. Name the common sources of infection and how to cope with them in a salon 3. Identify the different types and methods of sterilization and sanitation 4. Mix different types of chemicals for sanitation and sterilization 5. Use safety precautions when dealing with a variety of chemicals 6. Identify common chemicals used by Nail technicians; problems and solutions 7. Identify ways Nail technicians can protect themselves when using chemicals 8. Identify specific nail chemicals 9. Identify all parts of the nail
  
  • CSMO-106 Nail Technology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: CSMO-104  and CSMO-105  Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-107 .
    This course completes the required theory instruction for the State Specialty License in Nail Technology (Manicuring) and prepares the student for the State Board Theory Exam to become a licensed Nail Technician. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Student will complete a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the chemistry and main ingredients of UV gels 2. Identify the supplies needed for the one-color and two- color methods for applying UV gels 3. Explain how to safely and correctly remove UV gels 4. Discuss how their strengths can be applied to achieve academic success 5. Evaluate their general academic goals in light of the talent and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 6. Describe three different nail art supplies and how each is used for art application 7. Explain the use of the color wheel 8. Explain the airbrush equipment 9. Describe the structure and composition of the skin 10. Define important terms relating to skin disorders 11. List the functions of the skin 12. Apply theme specific strategies to achieve academic success and as a part of the career exploration process 13. Describe cells, their structure, and their reproduction 14. Define tissue and identify the types of tissues found in the body 15. Name the 10 main body systems and explain their basic functions 16. Identify the types of electric files and explain their power and speed 17. Name the most frequently used types of drill bits 18. Define the nature of electricity and the two types of electric current 19. Define electrical measurements 20. Explain the principles of electrical equipment safety 21. Describe the concept of person-environment fit/calling as it pertains to career planning 22. Explain the steps involved in preparing for employment 23. Explain how to explore the job market and research potential employers 24. List the habits of a good salon team player 25. List the principles of selling products and services in the salon 26. Describe the most effective ways to build a client base 27. Evaluate their career goals in light of their talents and strengths, as well as other personal qualities and external considerations 28. Apply theme-specific strategies as part of the career-exploration process 29. Identify the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the State Board of Cosmetology. Article 12: ACT 299 of 1989 30. Name and describe the types of ownership under which a salon may operate 31. Explain the importance of the reception area to a salon’s success 32. List the most effective forms of advertising 33. Develop a strengths-based cover letter 34. Analyze common labels that lead people to discount talents and the potential strength of others 35. Work effectively by partnering with other complementary themes of talent.
  
  • CSMO-107 Nail Technology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-104  and CSMO-105  Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-106 
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed Nail Technician in the State of Michigan.

  
  • CSMO-109 Intro to Advanced Cosmetology

    Credits 5 / 10 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: Minimum 350 hours from GASC Technology program. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This 8-week course is a continuation of the 350 hour basic cosmetology course that allows GASC cosmetology students to accumulate up to 150 hours resulting in the 500 required hours and skills necessary to register for the advanced cosmetology courses. Emphasis will be on proper procedures including hair cutting chemical texture services haircoloring hairstyling facials nail services and sanitation methods.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify and demonstrate proper use of disinfectant products and procedures 2. Identify and demonstrate proper safety procedures and practices as required by the State Board of Cosmetology 3. Demonstrate personal hygiene and sanitation practices on a daily basis 4. Identify and demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 5. Perform various wet hair styling techniques, including roller placement, wraps, comb-outs, and recombs 6. Perform various thermal hair styling techniques, including thermal curling, pressing, blow-dry styling, and hot roller set 7. Perform a variety of braiding techniques 8. Perform a variety of styling techniques on wigs 9. Demonstrate proper finger waving techniques 10. Perform a variety of facial services, with proper manipulations, including plain and mask facials, and facial electrode application 11. Perform proper shampooing techniques for a variety of services 12. Perform various scalp and hair treatments, with proper manipulations, including hot oil, high frequency, and Malibu treatments 13. Demonstrate a variety of manicuring services, including manicures, therapeutic paraffin wax treatments, and nail art 14. Satisfactorily apply artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips and tips with overlay 15. Demonstrate proper procedure for a pedicure 16. Perform a variety of hair coloring services, including temporary color, semi and demi permanent, permanent, lightening and toning, and dimensional color 17. Perform a variety of chemical restructuring services, including permanent waving and chemical relaxing 18. Perform hair cutting services using a variety of professional tools, including shears, razor, thinning and texturizing shears, clippers, and trimmers.
  
  • CSMO-110 Esthetics Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: CSMO-111  Note: Coordinators signature required to take this course
    This course is an introduction to the 400 hour State Specialty License for Esthetics (Skin Care Specialist). It provides beginning instruction into the theory of Esthetics and lays the foundation for CSMO-111  Esthetics Lab I. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be added to a Strengths-based portfolio.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Complete the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 2. Name and describe the career options available to licensed estheticians 3. List the basic habits of daily personal hygiene 4. List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude 5. Define ethics and human relations 6.  Explain the importance of effective communication 7. Define talent, themes, and strengths based on the Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment 8.  List the types and classifications of bacteria 9.  Explain the different types of disinfectants and how they are used 10. Identify skin types 11. Explain skin conditions and their causes 12. Describe a skin analysis and how to fill out a chart 13. List treatment contraindications 14. Identify and define their strengths (themes) 15. Discuss their strengths with other students 16. Describe the benefits of massage and the different types of massage movements 17. List the steps for a basic facial procedure 18. List and describe the products used in a facial treatment 19. Describe extraction methods 20. Explain the treatment needs for different skin types 21. Describe the functions of the skin 22. Explain the layers of the skin 23. Define collagen, elasticity, and the glands of the skin 24. Describe what equipment and supplies are needed for facials 25. Explain how to prepare and set up the treatment room for services 26. Identify common skin conditions and disorders 27. Explain how to recognize potential skin cancer growths 28. Describe acne, its causes and different grades 29. Identify the difficulties associated with affirming one’s own themes of talent 30. Discuss the role of their themes of talent in their personal behavior 31. Define chemistry and its branches 32. Explain how acid, alkaline, and pH affects the skin 33. Identify macro- and micronutrients 34. Discuss the benefits of proper nutrition and vitamins 35. Describe the most common cosmetic ingredients and their functions 36. Explain FDA regulations regarding cosmetics claims and product safety 37. Describe how their themes or strengths of talent work together 38. Compare and contrast themes of talent, including those other than their own 39. Describe methods of temporary and permanent hair removal 40. Describe the benefits of AHA peels and micro-dermabrasion 41. Explain light therapy and use of lasers.
  
  • CSMO-111 Esthetics Lab I

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite:CSMO-110  Note: Coordinators signature required to register into this course
    This course provides the basic skills necessary to provide professional skin care to the public and completes the first 200 hours of the state required 400 hours.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide proper procedure when sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing implements and equipment 2. Properly dispose of hazardous waste materials 3. Perform a basic room setup including workstation 4. Perform proper maintenance on furniture and equipment 5. Demonstrate galvanic and high-frequency machine procedures for a variety of skin conditions 6. Demonstrate proper safety procedures using a variety of electrical apparatus 7. Demonstrate a proper setup for a treatment room including workstation 8. Demonstrate the proper use of cosmetic supplies, accessories, and small equipment for a variety skin conditions 9. Perform a health screening consultation 10. Analyze the skin using a variety of methods including a magnetic light and Wood’s lamp; record information properly 11. Perform a complete basic facial 12. Demonstrate proper massage manipulations for a variety of skin conditions 13. Perform a man’s facial.
 

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