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BMGT 2310 - Financial Management
CIP Code: 52.0201
Credit(s): 3
Examination of accounting information to support
managerial decision-making processes. Topics
include managerial concepts and systems various
analyses for decision making and planning and
control.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Examine how internal
controls affect cost and budgeting; analyze profit
and loss statements; identify and correct
financial problems; and utilize formulas to
determine organizational profitability. Lab fee
required. 1,2,3,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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BMGT 2311 - Change Management (formerly:
Management of Change)
CIP Code: 52.0201
Credit(s): 3
Knowledge skills and tools that enable a
leader/organization to facilitate change in a
participative style.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Explain the roles of
change agent and champion within the organization;
explain the progression of change from
introduction to completion; examine barriers to
successful implementation; and demonstrate ability
to analyze internal and external environments as
well as stakeholder issues in showing need for
change.
Lab fee required. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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BMGT 2388 - Internship - Business Administration and
Management General
CIP Code: 52.0201
Credit(s): 3
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed
by the college and the employer. 1,2,5,6
Faculty Consent: Y
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BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business
CIP Code: 52.0101
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.
Faculty Consent: N
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BUSG 1307 - Entrepreneurship & Econ Dev
CIP Code: 52.0101
Credit(s): 3
Overview of entrepreneurship as an economic development strategy. Includes community support systems for entrepreneurs.
Faculty Consent: N
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BUSG 1315 - Small Business Operations (mgmt 2332)
CIP Code: 52.0703
Credit(s): 3
Operating a small business. Emphasizes management
functions including planning leading organizing
staffing and controlling operations.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify the aspects of
operating a small business; describe human
resource functions including employee development;
explain the elements of total quality management;
and compare purchasing procedures inventory
control and computerized operations of small
businesses. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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BUSG 2300 - Business Leadership Application
CIP Code: 52.0101
Credit(s): 3
Application of leadership skills that address social, political, economic, environmental, and legal issues.
Faculty Consent: N
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BUSG 2305 - Business Law/Contracts
CIP Code: 52.0101
Credit(s): 3
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity including applicable statutes, contracts, and agency.
Learning Outcomes: Define fundamental legal terminology regarding contracts, torts, property, and wills; differentiate between business ethics and legal issues; and explain required elements of torts, requirements of contracts, and various consumer laws as applied to business and individuals.
Faculty Consent: N
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BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management/Entrepreneur-
Ship (formerly:small Business Management
(form Mgmt 2331)
CIP Code: 52.0703
Credit(s): 3
Starting operating and growing a small business.
Includes essential management skills how to
prepare a business plan accounting financial
needs staffing marketing strategies and legal
issues.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify management skills
for a small business; outline issues related to
choosing a business obtaining a return on
investment; and create a business plan. Lab fee
required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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HRPO 1311 - Human Relations (formerly Mgmt 2304)
CIP Code: 52.1003
Credit(s): 3
Practical application of the principles and
concepts of the behavioral sciences to
interpersonal relationships in the business and
industrial environment.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Evaluate human relations
including diversity attitudes self-esteem and
interpersonal skills; identify the causes and
effects of stress in the workplace; identify
communication skills; identify decision-making
skills; and describe how theories of motivation
and human behavior impact strategies of change
management. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management
CIP Code: 52.1001
Credit(s): 3
Behavioral and legal approaches to the management
of human resources in organizations.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe and explain the
development of human resources management;
evaluate current methods of job analysis
recruitment selection training/development
performance management promotion and separation;
discuss management’s ethical social and legal
responsibilities; assess methods of compensation
and benefits planning; and analyze the role of
strategic human resource planning in support of
organizational mission and objectives.
Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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MRKG 1311 - Principles of Marketing (mgmt 1321)
CIP Code: 52.1401
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the marketing mix functions and
process. Includes identification of consumer and
organizational needs and explanation of
environmental issues.
End-of-course outcomes: Identify the marketing mix
components; explain the environmental factors
which influence consumer and organizational
decision-making processes; and outline a marketing
plan. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Lab I
CIP Code: 40.05015103
Credit(s): 1
A laboratory course that illustrates and reinforces principles and concepts of CHEM 1305 by use of quantitative experiments. Emphasizes interpreting and reporting of data. Stresses facility in handling scientific equipment 1,2,3
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 1305
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I (lab) (formerly:Fund of Chemistry Laboratory
CIP Code: 40.05015203
Credit(s): 1
A laboratory course that illustrates and reinforces principles and concepts of CHEM 1311 by use of quantitative experiments. Emphasizes interpreting and reporting of data. Stresses facility in handling scientific equipment. Lab fee required. 1,2,3
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 1311
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II (lab) (formerly:Fund of Chemistry Lab II )
CIP Code: 40.05015203
Credit(s): 1
A laboratory course that illustrates and reinforces principles and concepts of CHEM 1312 by use of qualitative and quantitative experiments. Emphasizes interpreting and reporting of data. Stresses facility in handling scientific equipment. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 1312
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Chemistry I
CIP Code: 40.05015103
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course in elementary chemistry.
Primarily for non-majors or people desiring a
one-semester introductory chemistry course.
Includes terminology nomenclature stoichiometry
states of matter solutions equilibria etc. The
student will be involved in reading information or
problems and using critical thinking skills and
mathematics to organize the information or to
arrive at an answer; also requires student writing
skills in order to communicate the information
acquired in a written format. 1,2,3
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI English Requirements
Pass TSI Math Requirement
Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I
CIP Code: 40.05015203
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course designed as a first college-transfer course for students with some background in physical science. Covers such topics as chemical stoichiometry atomic structure bonding formulas equations gas laws solutions etc. The student will be involved in reading information or problems and using critical thinking skills and mathematics to organize the information or to arrive at an answer; also requires student writing skills in order to communicate the information acquired in a written format. 1,2,3
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 1111
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI English Requirements Pass TSI Math Requirement Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II
CIP Code: 40.05015503
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course that is a continuation of CHEM 1311 . Includes solutions chemical kinetics acids and bases equilibrium electrochemistry thermodynamics coordination chemistry nuclear chemistry organic chemistry etc. The student will be involved in reading information or problems and using critical thinking skills and mathematics to organize the information or to arrive at an answer; also requires student writing skills in order to communicate the information acquired in a written format. 1.2.3.5
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 1311 ; Minimum grade C; Take CHEM 1112
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CIP Code: 40.05045203
Credit(s): 1
A laboratory course that illustrates and reinforces principles and concepts of CHEM 2323 . The course is designed to concentrate on the techniques of preparing organic compounds separation purification and identifying the prepared compound. Some of the techniques include melting points recrystallization extraction distillation and interpretation of IR NMR and chromatography spectra. A project will be done that includes using the library and writing a research paper. 1,2,3,4
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 2323
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CIP Code: 40.05045203
Credit(s): 1
A laboratory course that illustrates and reinforces principles and concepts of CHEM 2325 . The course includes organic synthesis isolation of product and identification of product using the techniques from CHEM 2123 and CHEM 2323 . Each synthesis requires the acquisition of strumental spectra interpretation of the spectra and qualitative analysis of the product. The course also requires an individual laboratory project with a formal written report over the project. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 2325
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 2301 - Analytical Chemistry I
CIP Code: 40.05025103
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course that is a study of fundamental principles of elementary quantitative analysis both theoretical and practical. Includes equilibrium gravimetric analysis volumetric analysis and introduction to instruments (AA GC UV spectroscopy pH meters IR and NMR). The student will be involved in reading information or problems and using critical thinking skills and mathematics to organize the information or to arrive at an answer; also requires student writing skills in order to communicate the information acquired in a written format. 1,2,3,6
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry I
CIP Code: 40.05045203
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course that presents a mechanistic approach to an integrated study of aliphatic alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Includes an introduction to instrumental methods applicable to organic chemistry. The student will be involved in reading information or problems and using critical thinking skills to organize the information or to arrive at an answer; also requires student writing skills in order to communicate the information acquired in a written format. 1,2,3
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM 1312 ; Minimum grade C;
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 1312 ; Minimum grade C; Take CHEM 2123
Faculty Consent: N
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CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II
CIP Code: 40.05045203
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course that is a continuation of CHEM 2323 which is an integrated study of organic compounds by functional groups. Includes an introduction to biochemistry. The student will be involved in reading information or problems and using critical thinking skills to organize the information to arrive at an answer; also requires student writing skills in order to communicate the information acquired in a written format. 1,2,3
Requisite(s): Take CHEM 2125
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early ChildhoodPrograms
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight. 5
Requisite(s): Take 2 groups; # Take TECA 1311 CDEC 1319 ; # Take 2 courses; From courses TECA 1318 CDEC 1356 CDEC 1358 ;
Comments: 5
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance (formerly Chld 1307)
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of guidance strategies for
promoting social behaviors with individuals and
groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance
principles and techniques family involvement and
cultural influences. Practical application through
direct participation with children. Provides
opportunity to evaluate and understand
individuals’ expectations regarding discipline and
classroom management with emphasis on Texas
licensing standards. Students will have the
opportunity to evaluate situations based on good
problem-solving and decision-making techniques and
implementation of alternative discipline
strategies. Emphasizes techniques of communication
with children as well as coworkers. Presents major
theorists and theories of individual and group
management. Lab fee required. 5
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
A study of appropriate infant and toddler
program (birth to age 3) including an
overview of development quality routines
learning environments materials and
activities and teaching/guidance techniques.
5
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
A study of observation skills assessment
techniques and documentation of children’s
development. Prerequisites: none.
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
(formerly: Chld2305)
CIP Code: 19.0706
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of principles methods and
materials for teaching language and
literacy through a play-based integrated
curriculum to children from birth through
age eight. 1,2,5
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood
(formerly: Chld1305)
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of principles methods and
materials for teaching young children music
movement visual arts and dramatic play through
process-oriented experiences to support divergent
thinking. Creative activities will be planned and
presented for all activity areas including art
movement music language science mathematics
social studies in addition to holiday and
seasonal activities for young children. Emphasis
is placed on appropriate use of all resources including time materials and facilities as they
apply to creative thinking. Lab fee required.
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Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 1359 - Children With Special Needs(chld2304)
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
A survey of information regarding children with
special needs including possible causes and
characteristics of exceptionalities intervention
strategies available resources referral
processes the advocacy role and legislative
issues. Presents techniques to identify and serve
children with special needs. Includes studies of
physical emotional language and/or mental
disabilities. Also presents needs of gifted and
talented children. Emphasizes constructing
environment to enable children with special needs
to function to their maximum abilities within the
group structure. Stresses ways of working with parents of special children to bring out maximum
home-center coordination. 5
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 2186 - Internship Child Care Provider/Assistant
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 1
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed
by the college and the employer.
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 2287 - Internship Child Care Provider/Assistant
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 2
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed
by the college and the employer.
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
Methods used in the identification of physical
emotional and sexual abuse and neglect with an
emphasis on developing skills for working with
children and families. Includes methods of
referral to public and private agencies that deal
with investigation and treatment. Reviews current
federal state and local child abuse laws
including Texas licensing standards. 6
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of principles methods and
materials for teaching children math and science
concepts through discovery and play. Applies
scientific approach of problem solving and
creative thinking to a child’s world. Includes how
to make or select inexpensive simple science
and/or math materials. Emphasizes how to write and
present age appropriate science and/or math
activities on subjects such as animals plants
electricity the five senses measurements
shapes sizes numbers symbols etc. Also
includes criteria for arranging a
science/discovery learning area in a classroom.
5
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child(former Chld 2303)
CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
A study of programs for the school age child (5 to
13 years) including an overview of development
learning environments materials and activities
and teaching/ guidance techniques. Focuses on
social emotional mental and physical development
processes. Designed particularly for anyone
working with individuals or groups from school age
through adolescence. 4
Faculty Consent: N
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CDEC 2384 - Co-Op Ed in Child Development (chld2377)
CIP Code: 19.0706
Credit(s): 3
Career-related activities encountered in the
student?s area of specialization offered through
an individualized agreement among the college
employer and student. Under the supervision of
the college and the employer the student combines
classroom learning with work experience. Includes
a lecture component. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: Y
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TECA 1303 - Family School & Community
CIP Code: 13.01015209
Credit(s): 3
A study of the child family community and
schools including parent education and
involvement family and community lifestyles
child abuse and current family life issues.
Consistent with State Board for Educator
Certification standards. Requires students to
participate in 15 hours of field experiences with
children from infancy through age 12 in a variety
of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Lab fee required. 2
Faculty Consent: N
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TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children
CIP Code: 13.12025109
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the education of the young
child including developmentally appropriate
practices and programs theoretical and historical
perspectives ethical and professional
responsibilities and current issues. Consistent
with State Board for Educator Certification
standards requires students to participate in 15
hours of field experiences with children from
infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings
with varied and diverse populations. Lab fee
required. 2,5
Faculty Consent: N
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TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child
CIP Code: 13.01015309
Credit(s): 3
A study of the factors that impact the well-being
of the young child including healthy behavior
food nutrition fitness and safety practices.
Focus on local and national standards and legal
implications of relevant policies and regulations. Consistent with State Board for Educator
Certification standards requires students to
participate in 16 hours of field experiences with
children from infancy through age 12 in a variety
of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Lab fee required. 5
Faculty Consent: N
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TECA 1354 - Child Growth & Development
CIP Code: 13.12025209
Credit(s): 3
A study of the principles of normal child growth
and development from conception to adolescence.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of
principles of growth and development; normal
developmental stages in physical cognitive
social and emotional domains; major theories of
development i.e. behavioral cognitive language
acquisitions developmental; the impact of
developmental processes on early childhood
practices; types and techniques of objective
observation; the importance of play in
development; and biological and environmental
influences on growth and development. The student
will demonstrate skills in the practical
application of developmental principles and
theories objective observation techniques and
recognition of normal growth and evelopmental
patterns. 3
Faculty Consent: N
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COLL 0171 - Strategies for Success
CIP Code: 32.01015212
Credit(s): 1
Strategies for Success is a one hour course designed to help students improve skills for academic achievement. Topics covered in the course include but are not limited to: study techniques note-taking test-taking time management critical thinking skills career planning and interpersonal skills. COLL 0171 does not satisfy requirements for any degree plan at Odessa College but is an institutional requirement for all first time non-concurrent in college students who have not yet completed twelve credit hours but who are enrolled in at least three credit hours. Students must successfully complete COLL 0171 (C or better) or must re-enroll the following semester. Students who are TSI (Texas Success Initiative 2003) liable in two or more of the three developmental areas-reading writing and math-may not enroll in a web course but must take the course face-to-face. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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COLL 370 - Personal and Academic Success
CIP Code: 32.01015212
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to increase success in
college by assisting students to obtain the skills necessary to reach their educational objectives.
Covered in the course are topics such as campus
services time management decision making
personal issues interpersonal communication
career analysis behavioral self-management
test-taking study techniques and question-asking
skills. The course is designed for academic
suspension students. COLL 0370 does not satisfy requirements for any degree plan at Odessa
College. 4,5,6,7,9,10
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 1307 - Intro to Mass Communication
CIP Code: 9.01025106
Credit(s): 3
Surveys basic facets affecting human interaction through mass communications. This course is designed to develop understanding of the interrelationships of the mass media in society and to help project the future of communication in an ever changing world. 6,7,9
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI English Requirements
Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 1316 - News Photography I (formerly: News
Photography)
CIP Code: 09.0401.5506
Credit(s): 3
Problems and practices of photography for newspapers. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance film and plate developing and printing media. 2,5,6,8,9
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 1318 - Photography I (formerly: Basic
Photography I)
CIP Code: 50.06055126
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation techniques knowledge of chemistry and presentation skills. Emphasis on design history and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics. The student will assess and select equipment supplies and techniques to incorporate basic theories of film exposure development filters and printing. Students will use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply creative knowledge and to communicate with others. Lab fee required. 4,8,9,11
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 1319 - Photography II (formerly: BasicPhotography II)
CIP Code: 50.06055226
Credit(s): 3
Extends the students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process. Students will use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply creative knowledge and to communicate with others. Designed for additional experience in the photographic medium. Lab fee required. 4,8,9,11
Requisite(s): COMM 1318 ARTS 2356
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 1335 - Introduction to Electronic Media
CIP Code: 9.01025206
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the development regulation economics social impact and industry practices in electronic media. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI English Requirements
Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: Y
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COMM 1336 - Video Production I
CIP Code: 10.02025206
Credit(s): 3
Practical experience in the operation of studio and control room equipment including both pre and post-production needs. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 1337 - Video Production II
CIP Code: 10.02025206
Credit(s): 3
Practical experience in the operation of television studio and control room equipment including both pre-and post-production needs.
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2300 - Media Literacy
CIP Code: 09.0102.5306
Credit(s): 3
Criticism and analysis of the function role and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format with the effect of poltical economic and cultural factors on the operation of the media. 1,2,3,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2302 - Principles of Journalism
CIP Code: 09.0401.5206
Credit(s): 3
This course examines major issues facing the news media in a democratic society and explores journalism’s role in shaping public perception and affecting policy. 1,2,3,4
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2303 - Audio Production
CIP Code: 10.02025106
Credit(s): 3
Practical experience in the operation of audio equipment including both pre-and post-production needs. Students will identify audio equipment necessary for content production; demonstrate understanding of effective sound editing techniques; operate studio equipment to create audio content; and demonstrate basic announcing skills. 6,8,9
Requisite(s): COMM 1307 COMM 1335
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2304 - Introduction to Cinematic Production
CIP Code: 50.0602.5226
Credit(s): 3
Basic single-camera production concepts and techniques. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Communications.)
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2305 - Editing & Layout
CIP Code: 09.0401.5106
Credit(s): 3
Editing and layout processes with emphasis on accuracy and fairness including the principles and techniques of design.
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2311 - Media Writing
CIP Code: 9.04015726
Credit(s): 3
Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering processing and delivering content. 1,2,3,4
Requisite(s): Take COMM 1307 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2315 - News Reporting
CIP Code: 09.0401.5806
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on advanced news-gathering and writing skills. It concentrates on the three-part process of producing news stories: discovering the news reporting the news and writing the news in different formats. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take COMM 2311 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2324 - Practicum in Electronic Media
CIP Code: 9.07015326
Credit(s): 3
This practicum is designed to allow students to tailor their Odessa College experience to their future career goals in mass media. Students may choose practicum experience at various local or campus media organizations or produce specific projects. Lab fee required. 5,8,9,10,11
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising
CIP Code: 09.0903.5106
Credit(s): 3
Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gather processing and delivering content. Students will demonstrate proper media writing and editing styles; modify writing styles to fit various media platforms; demonstrate effective information gather skills and techniques; and demonstrate understanding of laws ethics and responsibilities of media writing. 1,2,3,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2330 - Introduction to Public Relations
CIP Code: 09.0902.5106
Credit(s): 3
Exploration of the history and development of public relations. Presentation of the theory behind and process of public relations including the planning implementation and evaluation of PR campaigns. Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of public relations terms concepts history and practice; describe various publics media venues and jobs associated with public relations; recognize PRSA code and ethical issues associated with public relations industry; and create written elements of public relations practice. 1,2,3,4
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2331 - Radio/Television Announcing
CIP Code: 9.07015406
Credit(s): 3
Helps prepare the student for a career in voice talent for radio and television. Includes proper pronunciation articulation interviewing reading of new and commercial copy and announcing music and sports. Lab fee required. 1,6,9,11
Requisite(s): COMM 1335
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio Tv & Film
CIP Code: 09.0402.5106
Credit(s): 3
Provides techniques and practical exercises in presenting effective communication of messages through radio and television. Presents procedures for writing commercial public service promotional news and documentary programming. 1,2,4,5,6
Requisite(s): COMM 1335
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2366 - Film Appreciation
Formerly: Introduction to Cinema
CIP Code: 50.0601.51 26
Credit(s): 3
Survey and analyze cinema including history, film techniques, production procedures, selected motion pictures, and cinema’s impact on and reflection of society. ( Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Analyze film through written response.
2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of film history, form, and genre.
3. Describe the collaborative nature of cinema and the many jobs required to develop a motion picture.
4. Discuss/Describe the relationship of cinema to society as it relates to his/her perspective. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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COMM 2389 - Academic Cooperative
CIP Code: 24.0103.5212
Credit(s): 3
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of communication.
Faculty Consent: Y
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ARTV 1303 - Basic Animation
CIP Code: .
Credit(s): 3
Examination of concepts characters and storyboard for basic animation production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5,6,8,9
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 1405 OR ITSC 1401
Requisite(s): BCIS 1405 OR ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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ARTV 1341 - 3-D Animation I
CIP Code: .
Credit(s): 3
Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation. 1,2,3,5,6,8,9
Prerequisite(s): ARTV 1303
Requisite(s): ARTV 1303
Faculty Consent: N
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ARTV 1403 - Basic Animation
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 4
Examination of concepts principles and storyboard for basic production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4
Prerequisite(s): ITSC 1401
Requisite(s): ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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ARTV 1441 - 3-D Animation I
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 4
Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4
Prerequisite(s): ARTV 1403
Requisite(s): ARTV 1403
Faculty Consent: N
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ARTV 2451 - 3-D Animation II
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 4
Advanced level 3-D course utilizing animation tools and techniques used to develop movement. Emphasis on advanced animation techniques. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4
Prerequisite(s): ARTV 1441
Requisite(s): ARTV 1441
Faculty Consent: N
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COSC 1420 - C Programming
CIP Code: 11.0201.5207
Credit(s): 4
Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming in the C language. Topics include data types; control structures; functions, structures, arrays, pointers, pointer
arithmetic, unions, and files; the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging programs; introduction to programming; and introduction to the historical and social context of
computing. Students will: 1. Analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs. 2. Modify and expand short programs that use
standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions; choose appropriate conditional and iteration constructs for a given programming task. 3. Design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, and the definition of functions. 4. Apply the techniques of structured (functional) decomposition to break a program into smaller pieces. 5. Describe the mechanics of parameter passing and
demonstrate the difference between call-by-value and call-by-reference parameter passing. 6. Discuss the importance of algorithms in the problem-solving process, identify the
necessary properties of good algorithms, and create algorithms for solving simple problems. 7. Use pseudocode or a programming language to implement, test, and debug algorithms for solving simple problems. 8. Discuss the representation and use of primitive data types and built-in data structures. 9. Explain the reasons for using different formats
to represent numerical data. 10. Explain basic concepts of secure programming functions. 11. Discuss the properties of good software design. 12. Describe the phases of program translation from source code to executable code and the files produced by these phases; explain the software life cycle and its phases, including the deliverables that are produced.
13. Identify and describe the properties of a variable such as its associated address, value, scope, persistence, and size. 14. Explain how abstraction mechanisms support the
creation of reusable software components.
Faculty Consent: No
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ITCC 1444 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts; provides an in-depth understanding of how routers and switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment.
Prerequisite(s): ITCC 1414
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ITCC 2420 - Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
Describes the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Emphasizes network security
concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation.
Prerequisite(s): ITCC 1444
Faculty Consent: N
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ITNW 1451 - Fundamentals of Wireless LANS
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
Design, plan, implement, operate, and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ITNW 1325
Faculty Consent: N
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ITSC 1421 - Integrated Software Applications II
Credit(s): 4
Intermediate study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. Keyboarding skills recommended. Yes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Faculty Consent: N
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ITSE 1394 - Special Topics in Computer Science
CIP Code: 11.0701
Credit(s): 3
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
CIP Code: 11.02025404
Credit(s): 3
Students will study computer terminology
hardware and software related to the
business environment. The
focus of this course is on business
productivity software applications and
professional behavior in computing
including word processing (as needed)
spreadsheets databases presentation
graphics and
business-oriented utilization of the
Internet. 1,2,3
Faculty Consent: N
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BCIS 1405 - Business Computer Applications
CIP Code: 11.02025404
Credit(s): 4
Students will study computer terminology
hardware and software related to the
business environment. The focus of this
course is on business productivity
software applications and professional
behavior in computing including word
processing (as needed) spreadsheets
databases presentation graphics and
business-oriented utilization of the
Internet. 1,2,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I
CIP Code: 11.02015507
Credit(s): 4
Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming and provides a comprehensive introduction to programming for computer science and technology majors. Topics include software development methodology data types control structures functions arrays and the mechanics of running testing and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy. This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science. 1,4,6
Prerequisite(s): Take BCIS 1405 or ITSC 1401
Requisite(s): Take BCIS 1405 or ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II
CIP Code: 11.02015607
Credit(s): 4
This course focuses on the object-oriented programming paradigm emphasizing the definition and use of classes along with fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes basic analysis of algorithms searching and sorting techniques and an introduction to software engineering processes. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.) 1,4,6
Prerequisite(s): COSC 1436
Requisite(s): COSC 1436
Faculty Consent: N
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COSC 2425 - Computer Organization & Machine Language
CIP Code: 11.02015407
Credit(s): 4
The organization of computer systems is introduced using assembly language. Topics include basic concepts of computer architecture and organization memory hierarchy data types computer arithmetic control structures interrupt handling instruction sets performance metrics and the mechanics of testing and debugging computer systems. Embedded systems and device interfacing are introduced. 1,2,6
Prerequisite(s): COSC 1437
Requisite(s): COSC 1437
Faculty Consent: N
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COSC 2436 - Programming Fundamentals III
CIP Code: 11.02015707
Credit(s): 4
Includes further applications of programming techniques introducing the fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms. Topics include recursion fundamental data structures (including stacks queues linked lists hash tables trees and graphs) and algorithmic analysis. JAVA is the programming language used in this course. Lab fee required. 1,2,6
Requisite(s): Take COSC 1437 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 1301 - Computer Ethics
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 3
A study of ethical issues that apply to computer
related professions intellectual property and
privacy issues professional responsibility and
the effects of globalization. Emphasizes the
practical application of computer ethics through
case studies and current events in the game and
simulation industry. 1,2,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 1304 - LEVEL DESIGN
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. Incorporates level design architecture theory concepts of critical path and flow balancing play testing and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles. Lab fee required. 1,2
Requisite(s): Take ITSC 1401 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 1306 - Design and Creation of Games
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to game and simulation development. Includes analysis of existing applications and creation of a game using an existing game engine. In-depth coverage of the essential elements of game design. Also covers an overview of cultural history of electronic games survey of the major innovators and examination of the trends and taboos that motivate game design. Lab fee required. 1,2,4
Requisite(s): Take BCIS 1405 or ITSC 1401 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 1406 - Design and Creation of Games
Credit(s): 4
Introduction to game and simulation development. Includes analysis of existing applications and creation of a game using an existing game engine. In-depth coverage of the essential elements of game design. Also covers an overview of cultural history of electronic games survey of the major innovators and examination of the trends and taboos that motivate game design. 1,2,4
Requisite(s): Take ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 2308 - Portfolio for Game Development
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 3
Design and management of an industry standard portfolio. Includes techniques in self-promotion resume writing portfolio distribution systems and interviewing. Design a professional portfolio for various delivery systems; and create resume business card web page demo reel and hardcopy.
Requisite(s): Take GAME 1306
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 2332 - Project Development I
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 3
Skill development in an original modification based on a current game engine. Includes management of version control; development of project timeliness; integration of sound models and animation; production of demos; and creation of original levels characters and content for a real-time multiplayer game. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4
Requisite(s): Take GAME 1306 ;
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 2404 - Level Design II
Credit(s): 4
Intermediate approach to the tools and concepts used to develop levels of games and simulations. Incorporates an intermediate exploration of level design architecture theory concepts of critical path and flow balancing play testing and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles. Lab fee required. 1,2
Requisite(s): Take GAME 1304
Faculty Consent: N
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GAME 2425 - 3D Animation II - Character Setup
CIP Code: 10.0304
Credit(s): 4
Skinning and weighting forward kinematics inverse kinetics constraints expressions scripting and driven keys mesh deformers morph targets/blend shapes and animation user interfaces. Develop a character for animating; demonstrate techniques of skinning and eighting forward kinematics inverse kinetics constraints expressions scripting and driven keys mesh deformers morph targets/blend shapes and creating animation user interfaces; demonstrate animation of characters to test their rigs; and demonstrate techniques for exporting compressed animations into a game format.
Requisite(s): Take GAME 1306
Faculty Consent: N
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IMED 1316 - Web Page Design I
CIP Code: 11.0801
Credit(s): 3
Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages web sites and browsers. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,6
Prerequisite(s): ITSC 1401
Requisite(s): ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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IMED 1401 - Introduction to Digital Media (formerly:Introduction to Multimedia
CIP Code: 11.0801
Credit(s): 4
A survey of the theories elements and hardware/software components of digital media. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing digital media presentations. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,6
Prerequisite(s): ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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IMED 2313 - Project Analysis & Design
CIP Code: 11.0801
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the planning process for multimedia or web including costing preparation production legal issues and guidelines for preproduction preparation and creation of a comprehensive design document including target audience analysis purpose and goals objectives content outline flow chart and storyboard. Emphasis on content design and production management. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): IMED 2315
Requisite(s): IMED 2315
Faculty Consent: N
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IMED 2315 - Web Page Design II
CIP Code: 11.0801
Credit(s): 3
A study of mark-up language advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites according to accessibility standards cultural appearance and legal issues. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,6
Prerequisite(s): IMED 1316
Requisite(s): IMED 1316
Faculty Consent: N
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IMED 2380 - Co-Op Ed-Web Page Digital/Multimedia &
Information Resources Design
CIP Code: 11.0801
Credit(s): 3
Career-related activities encountered in the
student’s area of specialization offered through
an individualized agreement among the college
employer and student. Under the supervision of
the college and the employer the student combines
classroom learning with work experience. Includes
a lecture component. 1,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: Y
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ITCC 1414 - Introduction to Networks
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
This course covers networking architecture
structure and functions; introduces the
principles and structure of IP addressing and the
fundamentals of Ethernet concepts media and
operations to provide a foundation for the
curriculum. 1,2,4
Faculty Consent: N
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ITCC 1440 - Routing & Switching Essentials
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
Describes the architecture components and basic
operation of routers and explains the basic
principles of routing and routing protocols. It
also provides an in-depth understanding of how
switches operate and are implemented in the LAN
environment for small and large networks. 1,2,4
Faculty Consent: N
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ITCC 1475 - Introduction to Networks
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
Introduce the architecture structure functions components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. 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. By the end of the course students will be able to build simple LANS perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes.
Requisite(s): Take ITSC 1401
Faculty Consent: N
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ITCC 2412 - Scaling Networks
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks (ScaN) covers the
architecture components and operations of
routers and switches in larger and more complex
networks. Students learn how to configure routers
and switches using advanced protocols. 1,2,4
Faculty Consent: N
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ITCC 2413 - Connecting Networks
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 4
WAN technologies and network services required by
converged applications in a complex network;
enables students to understand the selection
criteria of network devices and WAN technologies
to meet network requirements. 1,2,4
Faculty Consent: N
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ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 3
Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model network protocols transmission media and networking hardware and software. 2,3,5,6
Requisite(s): Take ITSC 1401
Corequisite(s): Take AUMT 2317
Faculty Consent: N
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ITNW 1351 - Fundamentals of Wireless Lans
CIP Code: 11.1002
Credit(s): 3
Design plan implement operate and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). Includes WLAN design installation and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,6
Prerequisite(s): ITNW 1325
Requisite(s): ITNW 1325
Faculty Consent: N
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