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Wyoming, MI Campus
Information Technology - Computer Network Systems Option, Software Applications and Programming Option and Web Development Option
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Course Descriptions
GE117 Composition I | A 4 credit hour Composition course
This course covers phases of the writing process, with special emphasis on the structure of writing and techniques for writing clearly, precisely and persuasively. Prerequisite or Corequisite: TB133 Strategies for the Technical Professional or equivalent
GE127 College Mathematics I | A 4 credit hour Mathematics course
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: quadratic, polynomial and radical equations, linear functions and their graphs, systems of linear equations, functions and their properties and triangles and trigonometric functions. Activities will include solving problems and using appropriate technological tools. Prerequisite: GE184 Problem Solving or TB184 Problem Solving or GE150 Survey of the Sciences or equivalent; Prerequisite or Corequisite: TB133 Strategies for the Technical Professional or equivalent
GE184 Problem Solving | A 4 credit hour Science course
This course introduces students to problem solving techniques and helps them apply the tools of critical reading, analytical thinking and mathematics to help solve problems in practical applications.
GE192 College Mathematics II | A 4 credit hour Mathematics course
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: exponential and logarithmic equations and functions, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, oblique triangles, vectors and sequences. Prerequisite: GE127 College Mathematics I or equivalent
GE217 Composition II | A 4 credit hour Humanities course
This course focuses on appropriate rhetoric structures and styles for analytical and argumentative writing. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, reading skills and elements of research in the information age. Prerequisite: GE117 Composition I or equivalent
GE273 Microeconomics | A 4 credit hour Social Science course
This course introduces the economic way of thinking as it provides the basic principles of microeconomics. It is the study of choices made by households, firms, and government and how these choices impact the market economy. Prerequisites: GE117 Composition I or equivalent, GE127 College Mathematics I or equivalent
GE347 Group Dynamics | A 4 credit hour Social Science course
In this course, students examine elements of successful teams and small decision-making groups. Emphasis is on communication, critical thinking and group process techniques. Prerequisite: GE117 Composition I or equivalent
IT103 Operating Systems | 4 credit hours
This course serves as a survey on typical internal functions of a generic computer operating system. The computers ability to manage such resources as memory, device, I/O, files and user interfaces, etc., is discussed to rationalize how a computer takes a users command and accomplishes the task. Some typical user interface of popular operating systems will be introduced. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers or TB145 Introduction to Computing
IT104 Introduction to Computer Programming | 4 credit hours
This course serves as a foundation for understanding the logical function and process of computer programming in a given language environment. Basic computer programming knowledge and skills in logic and syntax will be covered. Coding convention and procedures will be discussed relevant to the given programming language environment. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers or TB145 Introduction to Computing
IT116 Intermediate Programming | 4 credit hours
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Computer Programming. Main topics include arrays, file processing, database interaction, SQL, classes and error handling. Hands-on active learning required. Prerequisite: IT104 Introduction to Computer Programming
IT201 Web Site Design | 4 credit hours
Design principles and interactive communication techniques are used to create an aesthetic and communicative Web site. Students will use HTML, VRML and JAVA scripts in the creation of the Web page.
IT203 Database Development | 4 credit hours
Students will be introduced to database design and implementation. Topics include database history, structure, objects and introductory Structured Query Language (SQL). Prerequisite: IT104 Introduction to Computer Programming
IT204 Scripting and Web Authoring I | 4 credit hours
Student will be introduced to using HTML to create Web pages. Some popular Web authoring tools will also be introduced. Project assignments include the development of simple Web pages and sites using both the HTML code and other tools. Prerequisite: IT104 Introduction to Computer Programming
IT215 Scripting and Web Authoring II | 4 credit hours
Students will be introduced to Microsofts Active Server Pages, a server-side programming technology for building Web applications that are both dynamic and interactive. Skills in handling interactivity between the ASP environment and databases are also introduced. Prerequisites: IT203 Database Development, IT204 Scripting and Web Authoring I
IT216 PERL and CGI in Linux Environment | 4 credit hours
Students will apply programming skills to script and execute the development of a Web site using tools such as PERLTM and CGITM in a Linux environment. Prerequisites: IT116 Intermediate Programming, IT250 Linux Operating System
IT220 Network Standards and Protocols | 4 credit hours
This course serves as a foundation for students pursuing knowledge and skills in computer networking technologies. Major concepts such as OSI and TCP/IP models, network media specifications and functions, LAN/WAN protocols, topologies and capabilities will be discussed. Industry standards and a brief historical development of major networking technologies will be surveyed in conjunction with basic awareness of software and hardware components used in typical networking and internetworking environments. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers or TB145 Introduction to Computing
IT250 Linux Operating System | 4 credit hours
Installation, configuration and management of a Linux operating system will be explored. Focus will be on functions that resemble the UNIX environment. Directory and file management, user account management and certain device management (such as drives, printers, interface cards, etc.) will be discussed. Prerequisite: IT103 Operating Systems
IT300 Web Server Administration | 4 credit hours
Installation, configuration and management of typical Web server(s) will be introduced in this course. Topics on network-related Web technologies and implementation will be discussed. Prerequisite: IT220 Network Standards and Protocols
IT313 Scripting and Web Authoring III | 4 credit hours
This course includes the application of HTML tags and options, Style Sheets, positioning, scripting and programming to create Web pages that are animated and more responsive to user interaction. Prerequisite: IT204 Scripting and Web Authoring I
IT315 Web Site Design and Development Capstone Project | 4 credit hours
Development of a complex business application Web site from start to completion in an area jointly agreed upon by the student as well as the faculty member. Issues of e-commerce will be discussed. The faculty member acts more as a facilitator and project manager for this final assignment. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 84 credits earned in the program of study
IT341 Web Security and Ethics | 4 credit hours
This course examines the ethical responsibilities in maintaining a Web or intranet/Internet site and the potential chances of misuse. Information access and security issues in managing a Web site are also included. Prerequisite: IT300 Web Server Administration
TB133 Strategies for the Technical Professional | 4 credit hours
The course reviews characteristics and trends of the global information society including basic information processing, Internet research, other skills used by the technical professional and techniques that can be used for independent technical learning.
TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers | 4 credit hours
Organization of a typical Personal Computer (PC) is examined in a given popular operating systems environment. Terminology and concepts related to major PC hardware components and their functions will be discussed consistent with industry standards and practices.
TB332 Professional Procedures and Portfolio Development | 4 credit hours
Students are required to plan and compile their projects in the form of a portfolio. Instruction on interviewing procedures and writing business communications is also included in this course. Prerequisite: Students must have completed 72 quarter credit hours prior to taking this course
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