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Sociology |
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SO 203 - Capital: Origins of the Modern World System
Credit Hours: 3
This Honors Concentration seminar involves a close and critical reading, in a small group setting, of volume one of Karl Marx’s Capital as a way to understand the origins of the modern world system. Special attention will be paid to Marx’s integrated social science, the weaving together of sociology, philosophy, economics, history, politics and his extensive scholarship. Marx’s work in Capital is also studies as a model of scholarship. To enroll in this course, students must be in the Honors Concentration or receive permission of the instructor.
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Spanish |
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SP 100 - Spanish Literature in Translation
Credit Hours: 3
This course has a dual purpose: 1) To introduce the student to works originally written in Spanish, and available in English; 2) To give the student a glimpse of what is involved in translating, by doing some translations under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Good background in Spanish (a minimum of three years of language study in high school). This may be waived by the instructor under special circumstances for a native speaker.
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SP 101 - Beginning Conversational Spanish*
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to permit the student to acquire a practical oral proficiency in Spanish, based on a simplified approach to grammar and the exploration and mastery of any technical vocabulary required by the student’s career. Liberal Arts students note: this course cannot be expected to satisfy any language requirements for a B.A. or a B.S.
*The Language Laboratory is an integral part of the student’s instruction in these courses. *Previous 998 courses have college credit for degree and transfer purposes. They are no longer listed with this numeric in the new catalog. Please check with your department and adviser if you have questions.
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SP 110 - Elementary Spanish I*
Credit Hours: 4.5
For students with little or no exposure to the language. Comprehension of basic grammar principles is stressed, along with aural comprehension and oral expression. Writing of simple Spanish sentences is done from the beginning. Students will participate in laboratory work as selected by the individual campus for approximately one hour per week.
*The Language Laboratory is an integral part of the student’s instruction in these courses.*Previous 998 courses have college credit for degree and transfer purposes. They are no longer listed with this numeric in the new catalog. Please check with your department and adviser if you have questions.
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SP 111 - Elementary Spanish II*
Credit Hours: 4.5
Continuation of SP 110.For students with little or no exposure to the language. Comprehension of basic grammar principles is stressed, along with aural comprehension and oral expression. Writing of simple Spanish sentences is done from the beginning. Students will participate in laboratory work as selected by the individual campus for approximately one hour per week.
*The Language Laboratory is an integral part of the student’s instruction in these courses.*Previous 998 courses have college credit for degree and transfer purposes. They are no longer listed with this numeric in the new catalog. Please check with your department and adviser if you have questions.
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SP 112 - Intermediate Spanish I*
Credit Hours: 3.5
The course is a review of grammar and an initiation in the reading of easy Spanish texts. Students will be asked to prepare written and oral reports on their readings. The aim of the course is to expand the vocabulary beyond the basic level into the usage of current idiomatic expressions and to establish Spanish grammar on solid grounds. The student will go to the language laboratory one hour weekly to improve his or her aural comprehension.
Prerequisites: SP 110/111, or the equivalent.
*The Language Laboratory is an integral part of the student’s instruction in these courses.*Previous 998 courses have college credit for degree and transfer purposes. They are no longer listed with this numeric in the new catalog. Please check with your department and adviser if you have questions.
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SP 113 - Intermediate Spanish II*
Credit Hours: 3.5
Continuation of SP 112. The course is a review of grammar and an initiation in the reading of easy Spanish texts. Students will be asked to prepare written and oral reports on their readings. The aim of the course is to expand the vocabulary beyond the basic level into the usage of current idiomatic expressions and to establish Spanish grammar on solid grounds. The student will go to the language laboratory one hour weekly to improve his or her aural comprehension.
Prerequisites: SP 110/111, or the equivalent.
*The Language Laboratory is an integral part of the student’s instruction in these courses.*Previous 998 courses have college credit for degree and transfer purposes. They are no longer listed with this numeric in the new catalog. Please check with your department and adviser if you have questions.
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SP 210 - Spanish Composition I
Credit Hours: 3
Based on varied readings, the course is aimed at raising the level of proficiency in oral and written expression. Topics, directly or indirectly suggested by the readings done in the course, will be given for discussion by the students. These topics will be given as written assignments either individually or collectively.
Prerequisites: SP 112-113.
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SP 211 - Spanish Composition II
Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of SP 210. Based on varied readings, the course is aimed at raising the level of proficiency in oral and written expression. Topics, directly or indirectly suggested by the readings done in the course, will be given for discussion by the students. These topics will be given as written assignments either individually or collectively.
Prerequisites: SP 112-113.
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Telecommunications Technology |
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TE 222 - Television Production
Credit Hours: 4
Television Production provides a survey of the equipment and techniques required to produce video presentations for distribution by various media channels. Topics include basic set design and construction techniques, lighting for video, camera techniques, visual composition, audio techniques and introduction to sound design, studio control, script formats and production planning and execution. Extensive hands-on experience is incorporated in the laboratory environment.
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TE 291 - Internship
Credit Hours: 1
This internship will offer students an opportunity to fulfill their interest in related communications technology. Cooperative placement will be sought during which the student can gain a direct and practical field experience under selected leadership and affiliates by advisement.
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TE 292 - Internship
Credit Hours: 2
This internship will offer students an opportunity to fulfill their interest in related communications technology. Cooperative placement will be sought during which the student can gain a direct and practical field experience under selected leadership and affiliates by advisement.
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TE 294 - Internship
Credit Hours: 4
This internship will offer students an opportunity to fulfill their interest in related communications technology. Cooperative placement will be sought during which the student can gain a direct and practical field experience under selected leadership and affiliates by advisement.
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TE 295 - Network Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer network s. 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 Cisco CCNA curriculum.
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TE 296 - Routing Protocols and Concepts
Credit Hours: 4
The second course in the Cisco CCNA curriculum, this course describes the architecture, components and operation 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. By the end of this course, students will be able to recognize and correct common routing issues and problems.
Prerequisites: TE 295.
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TE 297 - LAN Switching and Wireless
Credit Hours: 4
The third course in the Cisco CCNA curriculum, this course provides a comprehensive, theoretical and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network . Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network .
Prerequisites: TE 295.
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TE 298 - Accessing the WAN
Credit Hours: 4
The last course in the Cisco CCNA curriculum, this course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in Enterprise network s. 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.
Prerequisites: TE 297.
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TE 350 - Computer Applications in Plastics
Credit Hours: 3
A survey course of all of the most commonly used software for technical communications in the plastics manufacturing environment. Software packages reviewed will include Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point and Project. An introduction to 3D CAD capabilities through Product View (Pro-Engineer) is presented. Students will create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. This knowledge will be utilized to transfer information via electronic medium. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.
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TE 350 - Computer Applications in Telecommunications
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a basic orientation to computer hardware and to teach the implementation of Microsoft Office software in telecommunications. Students will become proficient with using the computer as a personal productivity tool while learning the latest Microsoft Office software. The topics will include the use of the Windows operating system, file management, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Laboratory exercises will be required.
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TE 351 - Telecommunications I
Credit Hours: 4
Telecommunications I presents an introduction to the techniques, principles, terminology and equipment used in telecommunications. Public and private telecommunication network s will be examined. Telecommunication equipment, switching and transmission technology will be demonstrated. The frequency spectrum, modulation schemes and multiplexing techniques will be explored. Lectures, interactive learning tools and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Prerequisites: TE 350 or permission of the instructor.
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TE 352 - Telecommunications II
Credit Hours: 4
The course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer network s. 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. Students learn the skills to design, build and troubleshoot LAN/WAN network s. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Prerequisites: TE 351 or permission of the instructor.
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TE 353 - Telecommunications III
Credit Hours: 4
This course describes the architecture, components and operation of routers and switches. Students analyze, configure, verify and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP and OSPF. The course also explains how to configure switches for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network . Wireless network s are also explored. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Prerequisites: TE 352 or permission of the instructor.
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TE 354 - Telecommunications IV
Credit Hours: 4
A survey of current and emerging technologies in telecommunications will be presented. Topics included are telecommunications access and transport technologies, VOIP, wireless communications and network security. Lectures, interactive learning, demonstration and site visits will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Concurrent registration in TE 353 or permission of the instructor.
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TE 360 - Electrical Circuits
Credit Hours: 4
D.C. circuits; Ohm’s Law; power; Kirchhoff’s laws; resistance; capacitance and inductance. A.C. circuits, sine wave voltage and frequency effects, resonance and transformers. Hardware and software experiments in measurement of D.C. and A.C. voltage, current, power and impedance.
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TE 361 - Digital
Credit Hours: 4
The first third of this course is an introduction to basic concepts in digital electronics, including topics in gates, logic circuits, Boolean Algebra, number systems, encoders, decoders and arithmetic circuits. The rest of this course examines the organization, architecture and hardware aspects of digital computer systems. Topics include an introduction to different microprocessor architecture, PC system organization and operating systems, PC cases and power supplies, motherboards, bus structures, memory, I/O interface devices, disk drives and video displays. Laboratory exercises in digital electronics and computer systems will be required.
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TE 362 - Electronics I
Credit Hours: 4
A study of electronic devices which includes diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. Topics include amplifier concepts, half and full wave power supplies, transistor amplifiers, operational amplifier applications, electro-optical devices and switching power supplies. Covers basic principles, circuit analysis and application.
Prerequisites: TE 360.
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TE 363 - Digital II
Credit Hours: 4
Digital II is a further exploration of the operating systems, software, network ing technologies and management of the computer systems introduced in Digital I. Further integration of the hardware and software into communications systems, the digitization and transport of both analog and digital data are also discussed and demonstrated. Basic troubleshooting and repair techniques for both hardware and software are discussed and demonstrated. System and network security and encryption are introduced. Extensive hands-on experience is provided in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: TE 361 or permission of instructor.
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TE 364 - Electronics II
Credit Hours: 4
The study of electronic circuits in communications Included are stage gain, input and output impedance matching, differential amplification, operational amplifier and control feedback applications. Linear integrated circuit applications, filters, timers, oscillators and RF amplifiers. Modulation and multiplexing concepts. Hardware and software experiments constructing and measuring the input, output and gain characteristics of linear and non-linear electronic circuits. Integrated circuits, feedback control and special circuit applications.
Prerequisites: TE 362.
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Therapeutic Recreation |
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TH 100 - Orientation to Disability Groups
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of selected disability groups including a combination of in-class learning experiences and field visitations to give the student insight into mental illness, mental retardation, physical disabilities, aging and the socially deviant.
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TH 210 - Methods and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit Hours: 3
This course will give the student an understanding of the therapeutic roles, functions, and processes of related disciplines employed in therapeutic recreation service. Techniques such as leisure counseling, narrative report writing, observation, testing, charting, etc., will be discussed.
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Visual Communication Technology-Graphic Arts/Printing |
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GA 101 - Orientation to Graphics
Credit Hours: 2
For those thinking about a career in graphic design, this course provides the student with basic skills and concepts. Emphasis on the history, terminology and sequencing used in the production of traditional printed information and the components of Macintosh equipment. Students will be given hands-on projects that reinforce the importance of typography, the principles and elements of design and layout and the graphics measuring systems.
Concurrent registration in GA 102; registration not required for Web Page Design Certificate program.
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GA 102 - Publishing I Basics
Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to operation and components of a Macintosh computer. The basics of using a page assembly program will be emphasized along with the integration of design principles to produce a variety of single- and two-color projects. Preparation of single-and two-color layouts and proofs with text and graphics generated by a page assembly program for a portfolio will be the course objective.
Concurrent registration in GA 101.
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GA 103 - Electronic Imaging I
Credit Hours: 2
This is an introductory course of study about using a computer application to create digital copy for the sole purpose of imposition purposes. By utilizing an imposition application, students will output data files from computer to plate. Students will be introduced to a number of different printing layout styles for black and white work.
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GA 104 - Intro Litho Press/Bindery
Credit Hours: 1
Introduction to the background, components and principles of offset lithography. Included will be the principles of plate preparation, paper handling and ink as well as related materials and basic bindery equipment including cutter operation and components, padding and drill press operation. Emphasis will focus on safety.
Concurrent registration in GA 105.
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GA 105 - Lithographic Press I
Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to the hands-on operation of various duplicator presses, plate-making, paper handling, ink and basic bindery methods. Included will be instruction in safety, maintenance, make ready, production and quality control. The course objective is to produce well-printed single- and multi-colored jobs for inclusion in a portfolio.
Concurrent registration in GA 104.
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GA 121 - Publish With InDesign™
Credit Hours: 2
A comprehensive overview of the theory and operation of InDesign as a page assembly and layout program for print media. Students will be involved in hands-on lab projects as well as creating free-hand designs for a variety of products including the preparation and output of a color proof for a multi-colored brochure.
Concurrent registration in GA 120.
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GA 122 - Electronic Imaging II
Credit Hours: 2
This course of study reflects changes in the printing industry with hands on laboratory projects that include digital image capture, the use of an imposition application, computer to plate (CTP hardware) unit for output of printing plates, as well as printing to wide format full color printers.
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GA 123 - Advanced Press/Bindery
Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of the theory of operating lithographic sheet-fed presses including make ready, feeder and delivery procedures. Concepts of plate and blanket handling, PH factors, dampening/ink systems, registering and fitting, paper considerations and press problem-solving for quality control will be covered. The comparison of various other printing processes will be included along with safety considerations.
Concurrent registration in GA 124.
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GA 124 - Lithographic Press II
Credit Hours: 2
Advanced procedures in operating duplicator presses will be covered including multi-colored registration, ph measuring, ink mixing, press and paper problem solving, as well as plate developing and troubleshooting procedures. The course objective is to produce well-registered, multi-colored jobs on a variety of paper substrates for inclusion in a portfolio.
Concurrent registration in GA 123.
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GA 125 - Create With Illustrator®
Credit Hours: 2.5
The definition and creation of object-oriented vector graphics will be the focus of this course as well as the exploration of the role of an illustrator. Students will learn how to master basic techniques of creating an original piece of digital art in Adobe Illustrator. Studies in advertising along with the integration of creative copy, the use of typography and creative problem solving will be emphasized. The course objective is to have students develop a variety of multi-colored visual projects that emphasize creativity and problem solving for inclusion in a portfolio.
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GA 126 - Visual Design Basics
Credit Hours: 2.5
Introductory course to the principles of graphic design and its relationship to typography and layout for digital and print media. Basic concepts involved in developing packaging designs from concept to presentation, historical trends and effects on design, the role of the art director, customer and production team, paper requirements and the relationship the job must have to the production process. The course objective is to have students develop a variety of visual design projects using computer software, creativity and problem solving for inclusion in a portfolio.
Prerequisites: GA 125
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GA 130 - Publish With QuarkXPress®
Credit Hours: 3
The theory and hands-on operation of a page assembly program including basic and advanced functions will be covered using QuarkXPress. The concepts of copyright laws, print trade laws, and page anatomy will be included as well as the basics of newsletter design. The course objective will be to write, design and execute a multi-colored newsletter layout with multiple columns using QuarkXPress that can output to a PostScript device and be included in a portfolio.
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GA 131 - Photoshop I®
Credit Hours: 2
This course of study introduces the student to the basic uses of the Photoshop toolbox, menu and submenu items/functions, the layers palette, color palette, history palette, etc. Throughout the semester students will gain application knowledge from practical hands-on laboratory tutorial projects with homework exercises.
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GA 132 - Electronic Imaging III
Credit Hours: 2.5
Techniques and procedures for creating digital files for output. The basic concepts of digital halftone screening, output of simple color, trapping, duotone images and preflight of spot color files for output will be emphasized. The pagination, preflight and proofing of a multiple page signature in spot color as well as its potential output to a platesetter will be the course objective.
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GA 133 - Lithographic Press III
Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to the hands-on operation, components and systems of a sheet-fed press and folder. Procedures and techniques including use of a micrometer, blanket handling and packing, roller settings and adjustments, registering, specific press problems and troubleshooting will be covered. Also included will be color principles, densitometry operation and color bars as well as a variety of imposition methods. The course objective is to provide experience in the set-up, make ready, registration and production of a variety of single, duo-tone and multicolored jobs on the press including folder operations for inclusion in a portfolio.
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GA 134 - Print Administration/Quality Control
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the fundamental skills needed to supervise, manage and control the printing process. Emphasis will be placed on overall administrative functions from production management, estimating, to quality control.
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GA 135 - Digital and Variable Data Printing
Credit Hours: 1
An overview of digital and variable data printing as it relates to direct marketing and digital printing. This course will concentrate on basic relational database design, mailing list development and merging of static document elements with variable elements developed from database management software. The focus of this will give the student insight into the product mix and capabilities as they relate to transactional, promotional and transpromotional materials.
Prerequisites: GA 121.
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GA 140 - Publishing IV Web Basics
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the basics of HTML coding as well as the basics of constructing an identity package with a repeating logo in both linear and Web formats will be covered. The creation of basic we pages using HTML, linear forms design, a written resume, identity package components and a personal portfolio as part of the identity package for inclusion in a portfolio will be the course objective.
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GA 141 - Photoshop II®
Credit Hours: 2
More advanced knowledge of Photoshop will be gained with the use of the color palette, history brush, various pen tools and other tools to create graphic images that will then be turned into advertisements. Students will benefit from developing a more advanced way to adjust tonal ranges of faulty pictures, use stamp tools to mend imperfections in images, use filters to enhance creations and use special effects of all kinds.
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GA 142 - Electronic Imaging IV
Credit Hours: 2.5
Advanced procedures for creating digital files for output. Color theory and correction as it pertains to color separation including the additive and subtractive systems, under color removal and grey component replacement. The pagination, preflight and proofing of a multiple page signature in color as well as its potential output to a platesetter will be the course objective.
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GA 143 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3
The internship experience is designed to provide realistic hands-on training to students in some or all the techniques utilized in the areas of pre-press, press, digital output and/or bindery operations as they relate to the printing industry.
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GA 144 - Multimedia
Credit Hours: 2
An overview of the history and principals of multimedia. Creation of interactive presentations utilizing contemporary industry software, incorporating animation, sound, still and moving images. The integration and exploration of interactive design will be discussed. Internet competencies will be tested.
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GA 145 - Web Page Design with Dreamweaver
Credit Hours: 3
The theory and hands-on operation of Web design including basic and advanced functions will be covered using Adobe Dreamweaver. The concepts of Web page design, utilizing interactivity, and information organization as they relate to constructing effective Web pages. The course objective will be to design and execute a multi-page Web site utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver.
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