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CIT101 Introduction to Microcomputers
(2-2-3) |
Introduces computer fundamentals,
information processing, basic operation
of a microcomputer, and usage of an
operating system. Students are required
to operate a microcomputer and use
applications software and programs. |
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CIT110 Keyboarding (1-4-3) |
Teaches basic alphanumeric keyboarding
skills and techniques. Introduction to
formatting letters, tables, and reports
using word processing software.
Emphasizes speed and accuracy. |
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CIT120 PC Maintenance and
Troubleshooting (2-4-4) |
Provides the knowledge and skills
necessary to install, configure,
upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain
Windows desktop computer systems. Topics
include motherboard, processors, memory,
printers, and basic networking. This
course includes hands-on experience and
will prepare students for the CompTIA A+
Core Hardware certification.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101 |
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CIT121 Introduction to Programming
(2-4-4) |
Introduction to programming for the
solution of various business
applications. Students are required to
code, compile, and execute programs in
the Visual Basic programming
environment. The topics of program
design, structured programming, number
systems, control structures, report
generation, and data and file processing
are included.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101 |
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CIT140 Computer
Applications I (2-2-3) |
The student will learn the most
important topics of word processing and
presentation applications by completing
hands-on assignments. The student will
also be introduced to proper keyboarding
techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101 |
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CIT141 Computer
Applications II (2-2-3) |
The student will learn the most
important topics of spreadsheet and
database applications by completing
hands-on assignments.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101 |
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CIT199 Summer Internship (0-0-3) |
This course is designed to provide
practical training in the student's
field of study through work experience.
Students are graded on the basis of
documentation of acquired learning as
reported by student and employer. Eight
weeks long; under instructor’s
supervision.
Prerequisite(s): minimum 31 credit
hours, minimum cumulative GPA 1.75 |
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CIT201 Word Processing Applications
(2-2-3) |
A comprehensive course in the use of
word processors for microcomputers. The
concepts, features, and commands of word
processors are applied to a variety of
applications. Includes hands-on
experience using word processing
applications for creating, editing,
formatting, and printing documents. This
course helps in preparing the student
for the Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) certification exam in MS Word.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101, CIT110, ENGL
101 |
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CIT202 Spreadsheet Applications (2-2-3) |
A comprehensive course in the use of
spreadsheets for microcomputers. The
concepts, features, and commands of
spreadsheets are applied to a variety of
applications. Includes hands-on
experience using spreadsheet
applications. Topics include spreadsheet
design, formulas, functions, charts,
macros, and what-if analysis. This
course helps in preparing the student
for the Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) certification exam in MS Excel.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101, CIT110 |
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CIT203 Presentation Applications (1-2-2)
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This course covers presentation graphics
topics including graphs, charts,
illustrations, and diagrams for
effective communications in a business
environment. This course helps in
preparing the student for the core level
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
certification exam in MS PowerPoint.
Prerequisite(s): CIT101, CIT110 |
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CIT210 Operating Systems I (2-4-4) |
A comprehensive course in the use,
installation, configuration, upgrading,
diagnosing, and troubleshooting of
operating systems for microcomputers,
including OS theory and practical
“hands-on” skills. The technical
concepts and terminology of PC operating
systems (Microsoft Windows) are
developed in detail. Emphasis is on
windowing concepts, as well as learning
how to run application programs and
Windows utilities, manage files, and
transfer data. This course helps in
preparing students for the CompTIA A+
Operating System Technologies
certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): CIT120 |
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CIT220 Database Management (2-4-4)
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A comprehensive course in the use of
databases for microcomputers. The
concepts, features, and commands of a
database are applied to a variety of
applications. Includes hands-on
experience using database applications.
Topics include database design, tables,
searching, sorting, queries, forms, and
reports. This course helps in preparing
the student for the core-level Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS) certification
exam in MS Access.
Prerequisite(s): CIT121, CIT210 |
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CIT221 Operating Systems II (2-2-4) |
Installation, configuration,
maintenance, and troubleshooting the
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
operating system. This course helps in
preparing the student for the Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP)
certification exam in Windows XP
Professional.
Prerequisite(s): CIT121, CIT210 |
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CIT230 Introduction to Networking
(2-2-3) |
This course provides the student with a
general understanding of data
communication concepts and applications.
The course emphasizes terminology,
examines hardware alternatives, network
protocols, network software, error
detection/correction and network
security. Includes hands-on experience
building a small local-area network
(LAN).
Prerequisite(s): CIT101 |
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CIT240 Web Authoring and Design (2-4-4) |
This course will provide an introduction
to the World Wide Web (WWW) and
HyperText Markup Language (HTML), with
emphasis on understanding the components
necessary to create web pages. Topics
covered will include the history of the
World Wide Web, HTML, formatting tags,
anchors, graphics, interactive graphics
and forms.
Prerequisite(s): CIT220 |
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CIT261 Multimedia and Animation (2-4-4)
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An introduction to using and producing
multimedia. Hardware and software
considerations and requirements are
covered. Design and presentation
considerations and methods are explored.
Students will produce multimedia
presentations and be introduced to
authoring systems.
Prerequisite(s): CIT240 |
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CIT262 Desktop Publishing (2-4-4)
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A comprehensive course in the use of
desktop publishing for microcomputers.
The concepts, features, and commands of
desktop publishing are applied to a
variety of applications. The course uses
Adobe PageMaker in conjunction with MS
Word.
Prerequisite(s): CIT201 |
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CIT263 Introduction to UNIX (2-4-4)
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Basic features of the UNIX operating
system, including text editing, text
file manipulation, E-mail, Internet
utilities, file system, input/output
handling, operating system commands, and
introduction to Shells.
Prerequisite(s): CIT210 |
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CIT264 Linux (2-4-4) |
Covers installation, configuration,
maintenance, and troubleshooting of the
Linux operating system. This course
includes hands-on experience and helps
in preparing students for the CompTIA
Linux+ certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): CIT263 |
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CIT270 Capstone Project (0-4-2)
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Under instructor’s supervision, the
student will work independently on a
topic of his choosing to implement a
small programming project.
Prerequisite(s): during final semester |
