Open Entry/Open Exit
2013 Spring Open Entry/Open Exit Courses
BIOL 050 - Basic Biology - 4 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is offered to students who seek to acquire the necessary background and skills to successfully complete a college-level biology course such as General Biology (BIOL 101). Emphasis is placed on basic terminology and concepts that contribute to an understanding of the scientific process and biological principles such as the scientific method, basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, biological classification and ecology.
Prerequisites: None
BIOL 115 - Nutrition - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course provides a study of the nature and role of nutrition with emphasis on the changing needs in the human life cycle. The relationship between nutrition and health will be explored. Topics such as vegetarianism, food fads and fallacies, obesity, weight control, and food additives are studied.
Prerequisites: None
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course introduces principles, problems and practices of business in areas of organization, management, information related management and e-business, labor, production, human relations, marketing, finance, insurance, regulation and government.
Prerequisites: None
BUS 207 - Business Law 1 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: In this course you will learn how a business is impacted by the legal environment. You will be introduced to the key principles of business law including contracts, sales transactions, legal processes of crimes and torts, consumer rights and real-world cases showing these principles in action.
Prerequisites: None
CAD 211 - CATIA Level 1 - 4 Credit Hours
Course Description: This first level CATIA course will cover the basics of creating, editing and storing 3D models. The construction and constraining of assemblies will be covered as will the creation of detail and assembly drawings using the drafting package.
Prerequisites: None
CIS 105 - Computer Orientation - 1 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is designed for students who have had little or no experience with computers. Topics covered in this course include introduction to the Windows-based operating systems and some word processing concepts. Basic word processing concepts will be introduced using the hands-on approach. Successful completion of this course meets the minimum requirement needed to qualify a student to use one of the College’s computers during open lab hours.
Prerequisites: None
CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: In today's world of rapid technological advances the prevalence of computers in the home and the office increases the demand for computer literacy and competency. The intent of this course is to help you become competent and comfortable in using computers to achieve professionalism in your chosen field of endeavor. A variety of topics will be addressed, such as: computer hardware and software, the internet and Web resources, networking and security, and mobile computing.
Prerequisites: Computer and keyboarding experience highly recommended.
CIS 120 - Software Applications - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is designed to provide hands-on experience with a current office software package for the computer. Emphasis is in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, database management and a presentation software program.
Prerequisites: Computer and keyboarding experience highly recommended.
CIS 125 - Principles of Information Security - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course examines the field of information security to prepare individuals for their future roles as business decision makers. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. In addition, the course also covers both the managerial and the technical aspects of this exciting discipline and addresses knowledge areas of CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.
Prerequisites: None
CIS 129 - Introduction to Programming Logic - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This is an introductory programming course where students will learn the fundamentals of program logic and design. Heavy emphasis is placed on program design techniques. Students will develop programs using top-down design, structured programming and modular development methods.
Prerequisites: None
CIS 170 - Microsoft Windows 7 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is designed to explore the features of the latest Windows desktop operating system which includes modules such as digital media, electronic messaging, networking, remote assistance, etc. In addition to studying the features that are included in Windows, the class will also emphasize customizing Windows to meet the user’s needs. The students will learn to work with the desktop environment, documents and folders, toolbars and taskbar, control panel, file and Web searching tools, help files and computer maintenance and performance optimization tools. It is recommended that students have experience using computers and have proficiency in keyboard and mouse usage.
Prerequisites: Computer experience highly recommended.
CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course introduces students to the key concepts of data communications, telecommunications and networking. The course provides a solid introduction to networking fundamentals including key acronyms, protocols and components that are essential to understanding how networks operate today. Upon completion, the student will have a solid understanding of how information travels from a source computer to a destination computer across a complex network.
Prerequisites: Computer experience highly recommended.
CIS 176 - Visual Basic.NET - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop applications in Microsoft Visual Basic.NET for the Microsoft .NET platform. The course focuses on user interfaces, program structure, language syntax and implementation details. It is recommended that students have experience using Microsoft Windows before taking this course.
Prerequisites: CIS 129 and Windows experience.
CIS 180 - Microsoft Excel 2010 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course addresses the use of spreadsheet applications as a means to solve problems. Students will analyze comprehensive problems and design a worksheet solution that conforms to established criteria and goals. Emphasis is placed on thinking through problems and using a comprehensive host of tools and features in a popular spreadsheet software package to develop logical solutions.
Prerequisites: CIS 120.
CIS 185 - Introduction to HTML - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course provides advanced instruction in the most important topics of HTML. The course begins with the basics of creating Web pages with graphics and links, using tables and controlling page layout with frames. Advanced topics covered include cascading style sheets, an introduction to programming with JavaScript and working with JavaScript objects and events. The student is instructed in elements of Web page design. Each student will produce a large-scale multimedia Web page as a semester project.
Prerequisites: None
CIS 225 - Microsoft Access 2010 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course covers a popular relational database, Microsoft Access, in depth. Emphasis is on creating, editing, sorting, linking and querying databases. Forms, switchboards and custom reports will be created. Advanced topics include designing and creating a complete application system, as well as programming in SQL. Emphasis will also be on understanding the concepts behind database management system design to prepare students to be both users and developers.
Prerequisites: None
CIS 235 - Managing and Troubleshooting PCs - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: Personal computer servicing and support will be covered within the following topics: physical and electrical concepts of motherboards, power supplies, BIOS and expansion buses; definitions and uses of microprocessors (CPUs), memory system resources and input/output devices; data storage devices and interfaces; cables, connectors and ports; basic networking fundamentals; and operating system fundamentals and DOS.
Prerequisites: Windows experience highly recommended.
COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course develops essential skills through directed practice in a variety of speech situations and furnishes basic knowledge necessary for intelligent speech improvement; stress is on speaker’s ideas, attitudes and audience adjustment.
Prerequisites: None
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course teaches students to prepare and write a number of clear, well-developed essays, using exposition and other rhetorical modes. This process assists students to build writing strategies and methodologies for college and professional writing.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory high school English background or ENG 055 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
ENG 102 - English Composition 2 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course teaches students to conduct and integrate research and write the research paper. This process assists students in developing research and writing strategies to use in a variety of college and professional contexts.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
ENG 106 - Business English - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course examines verbal and nonverbal communication theories and methods relating to business. Students write business documents and apply a variety of methods for collecting and presenting data.
Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ENG 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and basic computer skills.
GEOG 133 - World Regional Geography - 4 Credit Hours
Course Description: World Regional Geography includes a systematic study of the world’s geographic realms, including Europe, United States-Canada, Russia, Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia-New Zealand. Geographic concepts, such as map reading and spatial analysis, are first introduced. Then, the world is classified into geographic realms using both physical and social criteria. Each realm results from a unique interaction between the human societies and the physical and biological environment. The physical, cultural, political and social features of each realm are studied, along with any special regional concerns or problems.
Prerequisites: None
HUM 210 - The Art of Being Human - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the humanities as an overall approach to living. The course involves the student in the philosophies, religions, and arts as avenues of human inquiry and expression.
Prerequisites: None
HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music - 1 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course will cover the basic mechanical and aesthetic elements underlying the visual and aural arts. It will also include an overview of major periods, styles, composers, and artists. The course also prepares students to develop an understanding of how to perceive music and art. This course provides an introductory, fundamental, audience-related approach to art and music. Definitions and concepts will be approached in a very basic manner. No prior knowledge or experience in music or arts is necessary.
Prerequisites: None
MATH 101 - Business Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course offers a review of fundamentals of arithmetic along with coverage of percentage, simple and compound interest, taxes, insurance, bonds and their applications to business practice.
Prerequisites: MATH 045 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.
POLS 105 - Survey of American Government - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is an introductory study of the American political system. Emphasis is placed on historical and contemporary political theories and ideologies as well as on political institutions, parties and interest groups. You will engage in analysis of decision-makers, power and controversial issues.
Prerequisites: None
SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course provides a survey of the major theoretical perspectives, concepts and methods of sociology. Topics covered include social organization, culture, socialization, stratification systems, social institutions and social change.
Prerequisites: None