May 20, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • HIT 230 - Overview Of HCI Systems

    4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 6 Lab)
    Course introduces the student to health information systems concepts, components, processes, and design. Topics include implementation of health information systems and the use of information systems technologies in a health care setting, including clinical applications systems, electronic medical records, and administrative and management applications. Opportunities for hands-on experiences with software products are provided.

    Corequisite(s): HIT 101  or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HIT 260 - Workflow Process and Redesign

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Provides students with the opportunity to examine three concepts that are fundamental to the field of informatics - data, information and knowledge. The course focuses in database principles, health care classification systems and concepts of data set.

    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 158 , HIT 101 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • HIT 265 - Electronic Health Record in Medical Practice

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Students will learn the personnel functions and associated workflows required in an ambulatory care physician clinic and how to prepare for, implement and use an electronic health record (EHR) to achieve a paperless office environment and improved quality of care. Office function, associated workflow and EHR use will include all office personnel roles from receptionist through nurse and physician. EHR use will include both in-office functions and its role in Health Information Exchange (HIE) with other health care providers and organizations including laboratories, pharmacies, consulting physicians and payers.

    Prerequisite(s): HCI 215  or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • HLTH 0001 - Pre-Health Preparation

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    This course is designed to provide students with the American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification needed for placement in clinical/hospital settings. Skills include: use of standard infection control precautions, first aid basics, basic life support for adults, children and infants and use of an automated external defi brillator (AED).

  
  • HLTH 0107 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    This is a 2 credit online course with laboratory opportunities. Students will learn basic knowledge of structure and function of the human body and associated terminology. This is a web-based course delivered via Moodle. This course is good review for students who will take BIOH 201/202  and BIOH 211/212 

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • HLTH 0110 - Nursing Fundamentals

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Through caring, communication, professionalism, and critical thinking, this course will give the student the basic knowledge and competencies required in order to provide patient care as a nursing assistant in both the acute and long-term care settings. This course includes a didactic portion which is web-based, delivered via Moodle and a face to face lab portion. Students have the opportunity to take the Montana Headmaster Test to become Certified Nurse Assistants in MT.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • HLTH 0201 - Intro To Physical & Biological Sciences

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

    This course is designed for students desiring to enter into health care.  Students will learn basic knowledge and  fundamentals of basic physics, chemistry, radiobiology and cellular biology.  Students must be familiar with accessing online courses.  This is a web-based course delivered via Moodle. 

    Course generally offered both semesters.

  
  • HLTH 202 - Essentials of Diseases & Conditions

    2 credits
    Students will explore fundamental phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function, signs and symptoms of common diseases/conditions and treatment options. Conditions and diseases most frequently encountered in ambulatory settings will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s):   ,  , and  .
  
  • HLTH 0209 - Pharmacology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This is a 3 credit blended learning course. The course Provides students with a basic introduction to pharmacology, which includes common drug classes to familiarize students with medication names, therapeutic uses, administration and pharmacological properties. The course content includes a review of drug dosage calculations, pharmaceutical law and use of drug references.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOH 201/202 , BIOH 211/212 ; AHMS 144 , WRIT 101 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HPER 1016 - Physical Education Activities

    1 credit (Hrs: 2 Lab)
    Includes team and individual sports such as swimming, gymnastics and rhythmics, as well as physical fitness activities which are not taught in special courses. Students may elect to be graded on a pass/fail basis.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • HPRV 200 - Historic Site Investigation Documentation I

    3 credits
    (Hrs.: 3 Lec.) This course will explore the methodology of documenting historic sites; understand their changes over time and determining their level of significance. Tasks for this course include drafting, field measuring techniques, historical research, building surveys and photographic documentation.

  
  • HPRV 220 - Historic Construction Technology: Plaster

    2 credits
    (Hrs.: 1 Lec., 1 Lab) Students will receive a theoretical background of the composition and significance of plaster and other wall finishing materials. The course will then progress to hands on labs requiring the students to properly mix the plaster and learn the art of apply the material to many different surfaces such as walls & ceilings in conjunction with making molds to replicate items such as medallions and running a cornice. Students will be required to purchase basic tools specific to this skill.

  
  • HPRV 230 - Historic Construction Technology: Stained Glass

    2 credits
    (Hrs.: 1 Lec., 1 Lab) This course is designed to give students a hand on experience with creating and repairing stain glass. This includes glazing, etching, foil techniques and soldering. Students will gain the knowledge of how to recreate stain glass for building from photos and historical documentation. Lecture will cover the history and significance of glasswork and the development of new techniques. Students will be required to purchase basic tools specific to this skill.

  
  • HPRV 240 - Historic Construction Technology: Masonry Stonework

    2 credits
    (Hrs.: 1 Lec., 1 Lab) Course is designed to help student identify and use stone, brick, adobe and concrete masonry units (CMU). Knowledge of how to construct structures such as foundations, retaining walls and decorative structures using these materials will be taught and lab time will be devoted to actual construction. Students will be taught how to prepare and use different adhesives, mortars and grouts specific to these construction materials. Emphasis will be on the properties of the materials and their applications.

  
  • HPRV 250 - Historic Construction Technoloyg: Metal

    2 credits
    (Hrs.: 1 Lec., 1 Lab) Students will begin by learning basic welding techniques including TIG, MIG, cold-metalworking and hot-metal forging. One day will be spent touring AFFCO in Anaconda to gain knowledge of the types of ornamental work being done today. Students will also explore the historical significance of ironwork, specifically iron railings and how to plan and execute there reproduction for preservation sites. Students will be required to purchase basic tools specific to this skill.

  
  • HPRV 270 - Historic Building Diagnostics

    3 credits
    (Hrs.: 3 Lec.) Students will learn to identify & understand the causes of building problems including rot & failure. This class will focus on the Secretary of Interiors Standards as the basis for comparison. Students will utilize drawings as well as on-site investigations for learning.

  
  • HPRV 291 - Special Projects in Preservation

    3-6 credits
    This course is designed to use all of the tools and techniques used in the field of historic preservation and allow students to pursue individual or group research projects. Projects are to include progress reports, concept sketches, research notes, a project journal, drawings and any other documentation used to best represent the project.

    Fourth semester standing.
  
  • HSTA 101 - American History I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Stresses the nature of our American heritage, examining the results of exploration and colonization, colonial institutions and life, cultural achievements, the revolt of the English colonies, the formation of the Constitution and the conflict between particularism, nationalism, the War of 1812, territorial growth, and the sectional conflict and secession leading to the Civil War.

    Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • HSTA 102 - American History II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of HSTA 101  dealing with the aftermath of the Civil War, agrarianism, urbanization, business and politics, the Spanish-American War, both World Wars, problems following World War II, twentieth century achievements, and some contemporary problems.

    Prerequisite(s): HSTA 101  or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HSTA 255 - Montana History

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Emphasizes the activities of economic and political groups in a study of the land and people of Montana.

    Prerequisite(s): HSTA 102  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • HSTA 322W - American History: WWII to Present

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces students to a broad variety of recent academic thought focused on the attempt to identify, analyze and interpret dominant trends, key events, and important social movements shaping American society since the beginning of WWII.  This course is conceived broadly so as to allow study and discussion of our nation’s immediate past seen from viewpoints of individuals and groups associated with a number of disciplines: political science, sociology, psychology, society & technology studies, economics, pop culture studies, film studies, mass media, journalism, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): HSTR 101 /HSTR 102  or HSTA 101 /HSTA 102  or HSTR 201 /HSTR 202  or completion of a freshman or sophomore history course sequence at another college or Junior or Senior-level standing. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HSTA 344W - The African-American Struggle for Equality

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course covers the history and development of the civil rights movement in the United States. Also known as the black freedom struggle, the civil rights movement was an interracial movement that wrought significant change in America’s political and social environments. This course will study the beginnings of the movement and its developments throughout the twentieth century. Much of the focus will be on the two prongs of the movement: the top-down reaction of the federal government and its policies concerning civil rights, and the mass mobilization of people that exerted bottom-up pressure on the federal government to act. Other facets of the movement, such as white responses (of both supporters and opponents of the movement), the role of religion and secular ideologies in the movement, and divisions and differences within the movement will also be covered. This is also, obviously, a course about the sensitive subject of race, so there will be open discussions about this subject and questions about it on the exams.

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or junior standing.
  
  • HSTA 350 - History Of Indians In Northwest

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is designed to examine the role Native Americans have played in the development of the United States. The first half of the course will examine pre-Columbian peoples on a regional basis. It will emphasize their cultural diversity and complexity and the impact of a conflicting value system on their lives. With this as a background, the second half of the course will concentrate on the culture and history of the native peoples of the Northwest from first contact through the reservation system.

    Prerequisite(s): HSTA 101  & HSTA 102  or Junior Standing. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course offered on demand.
  
  • HSTR 101 - Western Civilization I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from prehistoric times to the sixteenth century. Studies developments in the fields of political thought, economics, science, philosophy, and religion. Serves as an introduction to the humanities and the social sciences.

    Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HSTR 101H - Western Civilization I - Honors

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Honors course. A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from prehistoric times to the sixteenth century. Studies developments in the fields of political thought, economics, science, philosophy, and religion. Serves as an introduction to the humanities and the social sciences.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HSTR 102 - Western Civilization II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from the seventeenth century to the present.

    Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HSTR 201 - The 20th Century World I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Traces the European impact on Africa, Asia and the Americas in terms of imperialism and industrialization up to World War II. Treats the rise of Communism and Fascism in Europe and the development of nationalism in the underdeveloped countries.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester every other year.
  
  • HSTR 202 - The 20th Century World II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Traces the course and impact of World War II with particular emphasis on the breakup of the European colonial empires and the emergence of new nations in Africa and Asia. Examines the rise to world dominance of the United States and the Soviet Union, the background to the Cold War, and the course of West” and “East” relations since 1945. Discusses the historical origins of major international problems (such as the Middle East, Latin American Revolution, Third World crises, etc.).

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester every other year.
  
  • HSTR 462 - Holocaust in Nazi Occupied Europe

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will study, from a range of perspectives, the tragedy of the Holocaust. The first half will focus on history, the second on literature. As well, films will be shown. Students will compare the Holocaust with other genocides and ponder what general lessons the Holocaust offers for humanity. Upper division standing is required. In order to fulfill the course’s “W” designation, students will be asked to write either three fi ve-pages papers, or one fi fteen page paper, including revisions.

    Prerequisite(s): HSTR 101  & HSTR 102 , or Junor Standing. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course offered on demand.
  
  • HTH 101 - Opportunities in the Health Professions

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    This course provides a broad overview of the health care delivery system in the United States. It provides the students with an opportunity to learn about various health care professional occupations and participate in a job shadowing experience. This course is appropriate for any student with an interest in health care. This is a web-based course delivered via Moodle.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HTH 220 - Human Sexuality

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Provides an understanding of individual sexuality and covers such areas as sexual anatomy of the male and female, the chemistry of human sexuality, childbirth, contraception, human sexual response and behavior.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HUMN 1956 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of humanities not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HUMN 2956 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of humanities not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HUMN 3116 - Shakespeare: Comedies & Romances

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Surveys Shakespeare’s major comedies and romances, and provides an introduction to Shakespearean criticism and scholarship, to Elizabethan dramaturgy, and to pertinent features of the socio-historical context in which the comedies and romances were written, and to recorded modern interpretations of the works. Close attention to dramatic poetics and prosody will include some coverage of relevant sonnets.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core.
  
  • HUMN 3126 - Shakespeare: Tragedies & Histories

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Surveys Shakespeare’s major tragedies and histories, and provides an introduction to Shakespearean criticism and scholarship, to Elizabethan dramaturgy, to pertinent features of the socio-historical context in which the works were written, and to recorded modern interpretations of the works. Close attention to dramatic poetics and prosody will include some coverage of relevant sonnets.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core.
  
  • HUMN 3216 - History Of Public Address

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A study of rhetorical theory and the application of rhetorical theory and principles to the criticism of outstanding American and/or British public address from the eighteenth century to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): COMX 111  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • HUMN 3956 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of humanities not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HUMN 4456W - History Of Fascism

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course Introduces students to a broad variety of recent academic thought focused on identifying the dominant characteristics of European Fascism during the period 1914 to 1945. Beginning with explanations for the emergence of fascist ideology during the 1890s, the course presents students with contrasting views on: the importance of World War I in the creation of fascist movements; the appeal of fascism in the post-war era; the methods by which fascist movements came to power; the similarities and differences between Italian Fascism and German National Socialism; the development of the Fascist State; the experience of women under fascist rule; and the contemporary debates to whether fascism has continued to flourish since 1945.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing. Satisfies upper division Writing core.
  
  • HUMN 4466W - Literature Of The Industrial Age

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A study, through literature of the effects of industrialization on society. Readings will include works from Britain and America as well as from various other national literatures. Discussions will focus on utopian and dystopian views of technology and on the place of the individual in a mechanized society. Issues addressed in the course and problems described in the texts will be examined from a historical, philosophical, psycho-social, as well as critical perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of lower division literature, Society & Technology. Course generally offered 1st semester every other year.
  
  • HUMN 4486W - Literature Of The Fantastic

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Literature of the Fantastic is an interdisciplinary, comparative literature study of a broadly defined literary genre encompassing Romantic fairy tales (the German Marchen), Gothic horror fiction, the Frech “conte fantastiqu.” The class begins with a theoretical discussion of the fantastic and presents various critical definitions of the fantastic. The emergence of the fantastic in response to late 18th and early 19th century industrialization, rationalism, and urbanization situates the genre in its place in literary history. Over the course of the semester, attention will be paid to changes in the meaning of the term “fantastic,” as the popular understanding of what was “natural” and “real evolved druing the 19th and 20th century.

    Satisfies upper division Writing core.
  
  • HUMN 4956 - Speical Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of humanities not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • I.H. 5076 - Statistical Analysis

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers common statistical tests used in industrial hygiene, safety and epidemiology. Emphasizes experimental design, sampling strategies, and interpretation of statistical information.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 216 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5136 - Industrial Hygiene Management

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Industrial Hygiene (IH) management addresses not only the interpersonal and management skills so essential in the safety and health field, but also the addresses the IH leader and manager, IH program elements and assessment and the IH management team. Various management styles and mandates are introduced. This course links management techniques with the practice of occupational and environmental health and safety.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor.
  
  • I.H. 5156 - Noise

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Designed to familiarize students with the evaluation and control of noise. Emphasizes the selection of appropriate evaluation techniques, instruments, analysis of data, and design of adequate and cost-effective controls.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 123  and Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • I.H. 5276 - Advanced Industrial Toxicology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Presents a detailed study of specific industrial chemical classifications and target organs including such topics as exposure routes, acute and chronic toxicity and high risk occupational groups. Current industrial toxicological research methods are covered. Regulatory efforts concerned with providing toxicological information regarding chemical exposures in the workplace are also discussed. Prerequisites:

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5280 - Multi-disciplinary Team Practicum

    1 credit
    This course requires graduate students to participate as a member of an Engineering Design Team to serve as health and safety advisors for design team tasks. Graduate students can also meet this requirement by serving on a multi-disciplinary team as part of an internship experience. Graduate students will be required to write a report outlining their roles and interactions on the multi-disciplinary design team.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • I.H. 5286 - Sampling & Evaluation Of Health Hazards (Online Students Only)

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Teaches sampling techniques and procedures as stipulated by occupational safety and health regulatory agencies for evaluating occupational health hazards arising from chemical and physical agents in the workplace. It includes the calibration and use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for the assessment of an employee’s exposure to common industrial hygiene hazards including air contaminants, noise, nonionizing radiation and temperature extremes.

    Prerequisite(s): OSH 4216 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5296 - Sampling & Evaluation Of Health Hazards

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Teaches sampling techniques and procedures as stipulated by occupational safety and health regulatory agencies for evaluating occupational health hazards arising from chemical and physical agents in the workplace. It includes the calibration and use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for the assessment of an employee’s exposure to common industrial hygiene hazards including air contaminants, noise, nonionizing radiation and temperature extremes.

    Prerequisite(s): OSH 4216 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5426 - Principles of Epidemiology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Develop an understanding of epidemiology by analyzing data on disease incidence, mortality rates, and hospital admissions. This course is designed to show how classic epidemiological methodology is used to research diseases. Data collection in the workplace for purposes of future epidemiological analysis will also be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • I.H. 5476 - Strategies For Occupational Exposure Assessment

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is designed to provide and overview of comprehensive exposure assessment strategies including workplace, workforce, and agent characterization, exposure assessment, health hazard control, communication and documentation, and data handling and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): OSH 4296 .
  
  • I.H. 5606 - Systems Safety & Process Safety Management

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Systematic techniques for managing hazards are addressed. These techniques are primarily used for identifying hazards, assessing risks, choosing appropriate hazard controls, and determining if the controls are acceptable. Applications to industrial processes are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or faculty consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5626 - Radiological Health & Safety

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers the concepts of radioactive decay, measurement and radiation protection and demonstrates radiation sampling procedures and equipment. Control techniques including time, distance and shielding are also covered. Regulations governing exposures, record-keeping, monitoring, etc. are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 123  and OSH 4226 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5676 - Respiratory Protection

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Presents the concepts essential to developing and implementing an acceptable respiratory protection program as an aspect of a comprehensive industrial hygiene program. Selection, operation, training, fitting and inspection of respirators are taught as well as record-keeping requirements specific to respiratory protection.

    Prerequisite(s): OSH 4216 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.H. 5686 - Advanced Ergonomics

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Methods used for conducting ergonomic analysis and studies are addressed. The emphasis is on occupational applications of ergonomics, particularly hazards associated with manual material handling and highly repetitive motions. The course assumesstudents have completed an introductory course in ergonomics.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • I.H. 5946 - Graduate Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Students prepare written and oral presentations concerning current industrial hygiene literature, research and equipment developments.

  
  • I.H. 5966 - Industrial HygieneReport

    3 credits (Hrs: 1-3 Lec.)
    An individual capstone technical report for M.S. Online Industrial Hygiene degree program. Students pursue written research on an advisor approved topic. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the written report and presentation. Graduate students must first register for 3 credits. If additional semesters are required to complete the report, graduate students must be registered for 1 credit of IH 5966 during the semester they defend their report.

  
  • I.H. 5976 - Special Problems

    1 - 4 credits (Variable)
    An individual laboratory, field, library or research problem is assigned requiring written and oral reports of the student’s work.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • I.H. 5996 - Thesis Research

    1 - 8 credits (Variable)
    Students pursue original research on an advisor-approved topic. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a thesis. This course is taken for Pass/Fail

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • I.H. 6970 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • I.H. 6990 - Dissertation

    (Variable)
    Doctoral dissertation research activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • I.T. 0100 - Web Page Fundamentals

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will cover the basics of developing Web pages from scratch using HTML, XHTML, and XML. Learn how to build and maintain a site without the need for an expensive web page developing program. Understand what the code generated by a web page development program such as FrontPage and DreamWeaver means and be able to alter code within pages created by such programs to your specifications, allowing you full control of your pages. No prior experience is necessary.

  
  • I.T. 0114 - Windows

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    This course provides the skills required to perform basic installation, confi guration tasks, and day-to-day administration tasks. The course also teachesstudents how to troubleshoot basic installation, configuration, and administration problems.

  
  • I.T. 0117 - Web Site Development

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course uses a real-life, problem-solving approach to teaching web site development with the use of a web page editing programming. The course will cover what a student needs to know in order to get Web sites up and running, offering basic coverage as well as more advanced features of editing software.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • I.T. 0147 - Word

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This class will provide students with the opportunity to learn about Microsoft Word concepts required for employment purposes. Practice will be provided enabling students to acquire skills for not only basic to intermediate functions, but also advanced to desktop publishing skills. Theory and practical applications are components of the class.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 101 .
  
  • I.T. 0250 - Interactive Web Pages

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Students will learn how to create rich interactive experiences for the Web, from banners and interactive menus to a complete Web site, using Adobe’s Macromedia Flash. In addition to teaching essentials, the course focuses on teaching best practices for creating Flash content.

  
  • I.T. 0254 - Web Graphics/Video Integration

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Students will learn how to implement professionally looking graphics and video into Web sites and turn static looking interfaces into attractive professional Web pages. The course implements Web graphics and video using digital photo and digital video software editing programs.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • I.T. 0262 - Special Projects-Spreadsheets

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 156 .
  
  • I.T. 0265 - Special Projects - Database

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 158 .
  
  • I.T. 0274/2746 - Introduction to Publications

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Reports, brochures, advertisements, and newsletters are formatted using a combination of text and graphics. HTML formatting is introduced and students gain exposure to Web authorizing software.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 101 .
  
  • I.T. 0280 - Oracle II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course introduces PL/SQL – a programming language that provides procedural extensions to the SQL relational database language. Students will use PL/SQL to perform many kinds of programming functions.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • I.T. 1206 - Core Concepts In Computer Utilization

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    Introduces the student to core concepts related to operating systems, programming, software usage, and computer maintenance & repair.

    Prerequisite(s): familiarity with personal computer use. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • I.T. 1426 - Contemporary Operating Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Provides an in-depth understanding of personal computer hardware, operating systems and capabilities. Includes an introduction to networking and graphics.

    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 131 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • ITS 125 - Fundamentals of Voice & Data Cabling

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as, signal transmission. Students will develop skills in reading network design documentation, part list set up and purchase, pulling and mounting cable, cable management, choosing wiring closets and patch panel installation and termination as well as installing jacks and cable testing. This course will help prepare students for the BICSI Registered Installer exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 131 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 150 - CCNA 1: Networking Fundamentals

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet and other computer networks. It 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 for the curriculum. This course is the first course in a four course series that leads towards certification as a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • ITS 152 - CCNA 2: Introduction to Routers

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 209 - Introduction To Novell Netware

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will introduce the most important topics of Novell Netware. Lessons include installation, planning the NDS tree, managing users, managing trustee assignments, and login scripts.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 210 - Network Operating Systems - Desktop

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is an introduction to the most popular operating system, Microsoft Windows. This is the first course in a series that prepares for the MCSA certification exams.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 212 - Network Operating Systems - Server Admin

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will introduce the most important topics of Microsoft Windows 2008 server. Lessons include planning a Server deployment, planning and implementing server commissioning and decommissioning, installation of server roles, creating a configuration change plan, implement security, manage application versioning in Windows Server 2008, plan for a high-availability, plan a server update maintenance schedule, maintain a distributed file system (DFS), define server backup requirements and policies for Window Server Backup, plan and implement a restore, implement server monitoring, and focus on troubleshooting skills.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 214 - Network Operating Systems - Infrastructure

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will cover networking components using the latest server platform including: IP addressing basics, configuring name resolution, implementing and managing DNS service, securing network traffic, remote access, internet authentication service, routing, security templates, and troubleshooting network connectivity.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 220 - Fundamentals Of Wireless LANS

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This introductory course to Wireless LANs focuses on the design, planning implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. This class is a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with particular emphasis on hands-on skills.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 224 - Introduction To Linux

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will introduce the Linux operating system commands and operating environment commands. Also the Common Desktop Environment is demonstrated. Students will learn fundamental command-line features of the Linux environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use. CDE features include Standard Desktop Tools, Text Editor, and printing.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 210 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 236 - Network Infrastructure Essentials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of today’s networks. This curriculum will expose the student to the basic operation of major internet-working devices and the protocols that operate on them. Students will have hands-on experiences in the configuration of many network devices from PCs in a networked environment to routers, switches, etc. These hands-on experiences will be provided by simulators as well as virtualized PCs. A PC with broadband Internet connectivity is required for this on-line course.

  
  • ITS 250 - CCNA 3: Introduction to Switching

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course covers more advanced router configurations with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include LAN switching, network management, and advanced network design. This course is the third course in a four course series that leads towards certification as a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 252 - CCNA 4: WAN Technologies

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The course uses the Cisco Network Architecture to introduce integrated network services and explains how to select the appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect, troubleshoot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 262 - (CCNP2) :Implemenitng Secure Converged WAN

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    Students learn how to secure and expand the reach of an enterprise network with focus on VPN configuration and securing network access. Topics include teleworker configuration and access, fram-mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSEC VPN, Cisco EZVPN, strategies used to mitigate network attacks, Cisco device hardening and IOS firewall features.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 252 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 268 - (CCNP4):Optimizing Converged Networks

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course Introduces students to optimizing and providing effective QoS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless and security applications. Topics include implementing a VOIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ Qos model, AutoQos, wireless security and basic wireless management.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 252 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 280 - Computer Repair & Maintenance

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course provides an introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practices in maintenance and safety.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • ITS 303 - Advanced Novell Administration

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course provides the student with hands-on experience dealing with designing and securing the directory tree, server optimization, Netware Web Server and IntraNetware Server management, and upgrade and migration tasks. This course is designed to prepare the student to pass the Novell CNE 60-614 Certification Exam.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 209 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 305 - Web Server Administration

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques needed to succeed as a Web Server Administrator as well as the tasks they are expected to perform. This text provides the basics of this job role, covers server installation, and then moves on to the installation, configuration, and administration of web servers. This text covers all topics for both Linux and Microsoft Windows server environments. Work with Microsoft Windows 2008 Server, Red Hat Linux, Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache Web Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Send Mail, and more.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 316 - Network Operating Systems - Directory Services

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is designed to prepare the student to implement and manage Microsoft’s Active Directory Services and will cover in-depth each component of Active Directory. The course requiresstudents to design a Microsoft Active Directory network.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 212 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 318 - Network Security

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will focus on the overall security processes with particular emphasis on skills in the following areas: Security policy design & management, Security technologies, products & solutions, Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance. Studies include AAA implementation using routers and firewalls and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 220 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 354 - Advanced Linux

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The main goal of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of networking, specifically Linux networking and security. Students will be exposed to file sharing technologies such as the Network File System (NFS), samba, and the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Finally, you will be introduced to network security, including concepts such as firewalls, encryption, and network intrusion detection. In order to reinforce the material, the course provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments that puts you in the role of a problem solver, requiring you to apply concepts presented in the chapters to situations that might occur in a real-life work environment.

  
  • ITS 355 - IP Telephony

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course introduces the student to the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of a VoIP phone system in a converged network. The course begins with a review of analog systems and proceeds through configuration of gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, etc. Extensive lab time is required for this hands-on course.

     
  
  • ITS 362 - CCNP: Routing

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    Students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model. Topics include how to configure EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols and how to manipulate and optimize routing updates between these routing protocols. Other topics include multicast routing, IPv6, and DHCP configuration.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 252 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ITS 364 - CCNP: Switching

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    Multilayer Switching teachesstudents about the deployment of state-of-the-are campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate services to build reliable, scalable, multilayer-switched LANs. Topics include: Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol, Inter-VLAN Routing, High Availability in a campus environment, wireless client access, and minimizing service loss and data theft in a campus network.

    Prerequisite(s): ITS 252 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ITS 366 - CCNP: Network Troubleshooting

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    This course introduces students to optimizing and providing effective QoS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless and security applications. Topics include implementing a VOIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ Qos model, AutoQos, wireless security and basic wireless management.

  
  • ITS 499W - Network Technology Capston

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
    The student will be responsible for designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining an Enterprise Network. Technologies from previous course work will be integrated into a large scale installation. This course is designed to be taken in the final year of study.

  
  • JOUR 2286 - Documentary Photography

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Emphasizes the use of photography as a tool for gathering and disseminating information and ideas. Introduces photographic principles equipment, materials and techniques. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in photography. Limited enrollment.

    Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • JRNL 142 - Radio Programming

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    Students assist in the operation of the campus radio station, write and produce special programming. On-air shifts are required.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • JRNL 272 - News Writing and Reporting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Develops basic newswriting techniques through frequent writing. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills needed to gather and disseminate information to mass audiences in an electronic age.

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 101  or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
 

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