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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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Information Technology

 
DA-103
INTRO TO COMPUTER INFO SYSTEMS
Coverage of such topics as usage of the various platforms from personal computers to supercomputers, storage and retrieval, input/output, networks, Windows, information services. Use of the Midrange/corporate computer environment and its utilities.
 
DA-105
INTRO STRUCT PROGRAM
A non-programming theory course which emphasizes the analysis and design phases of the software development cycle. The analysis of program specifications to determine the completeness of the specification. The use of various structured techniques and tools to design programs and evaluate program designs. Prerequisite: DA 103 or Co-requisite:
 
DA-106
INTRO MICROCOMPUTER APPLICAT
The study of three major microcomputer applications: word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, plus DOS fundamentals. The completion of projects in each of the application areas using a commercially available microcomputer product. F/S (C, N, S) microcomputer product.
 
DA-130
PROGRAMMING COBOL
The study of the high-level, business-oriented language COBOL. The writing, bench checking, and testing of problems and applications. The use of workstations, printers, and disk for input/output operations. The complete documentation of all programs. Prerequisite: DA 103.
 
DA-140
COBOL ADVANCED
The study of the advanced concepts of the COBOL business-oriented language such as program efficiency, readability, and structured program technique including specific concepts, input data editing, interactive programming, organization and application of database files. The complete documentation of all programs. Prerequisite: DA 130.
 
DA-150
PROGRAMMING VISUAL BASIC
An introduction to programming using Microsofts Visual Basic. Visual Basic has become the tool of choice for developing user-friendly Windows applications in the business world.
 
DA-170
CONTROL LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING
The study of control language (CL) programming in a corporate computer system setting. Control Language is used to control operations and request system related functions on a host computer system. CL serves to control workflow, and can be used interactively or in a program. Prerequisite: DA103 or CS121.
 
DA-180
E-COMMERCE
This course provides an overview of the principles and concepts of Electronic Commerce. It includes how to create a Web presence, build an online store, and publish Web pages. Various Web based tools such as those available on the AS/400 Web Server and others, will be introduced. This course will also discuss security on the Web. Window Proficiency Required.
 
DA-210
RPG PROGRAMMING
The study of the high-level, business- oriented language RPG. The writing, bench checking, and testing of problems and applications. The use of workstations, printers, and disk for input/output operations. The integration of database files into RPG business applications. The complete documentation of all programs. Prerequisite: DA 103.
 
DA-215
Networking/Microsoft Windows Server
A Comprehensive course on installing and managing a Microsoft Windows Server-based network. This Course details the critical network management activities such as creating shared resources, creating users and groups, as well as securing and sharing applications. Recommended companion course DA 106 Intro To Microcomputer Applications or prior general knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operation system is required.
 
DA-240
SYSTEMS/BUSIN. APPL
The study of the methods of analysis along with the study of applications which are part of the daily operation of a computer installation. These applications are: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and receiving, and inventory forecast and control. Prerequisite: DA 103
 
DA-255
ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC
The study of advanced programming constructs and methods using Visual Basic. Topics include: advanced user interface components, database programming using ADO components, object/class oriented programming, an introduction to the Windows API, and Windows help files. Prerequisite: DA150 Visual Basic Programming.
 
DA-261
DATA BASE CONCEPTS
Introduction to the concepts of data base organization and structure, data security, access methods, and the comparison of the data base approach with traditional file organization. Lab involves the actual use of the data base. Prerequisite: DA 150, or permission of the instructor.
 
DA-270
COMPUTER INFO SYSTEMS PROJECTS
Individual assignment of carefully selected data processing projects for hands-on experience in identifying, solving, and documenting practical business and industrial problems. Prerequisite: DA 140, DA 240 and DA 261 or permission of the instructor. The project can take the form of a corporate internship if approved by the instructor.
 
DA-290
MANAG SYST ANALYSIS
Emphasizing behavioral considerationworking with people, getting work achieved by people. It explains what the supervisor should do; approaches; the tools, knowledge and skills required; and selected principles and practices of current supervisory effectiveness. It also directly relates to an analyst in a data processing environment by examining the economic, planning, and control functions that he/she must deal with. Prerequisite: DA 240.
 
DA-310
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING
THE STUDY OF NETWORKING CONCEPTS NECESSARY TO MANAGE A PC-BASED LOCAL AREA NETWORK RUNNING UNDER THE NetWare NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE HARDWARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE A LOCAL AREA NETWORK AND THE MANAGEMENT SKILLS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM, GENERATE THE WORKSTATION SHELL, CREATE NETWORK VOLUMES, CONFIGURE AND CONTROL PRINTERS, CREATE USERS, CREATE LOGIN SCRIPTS AND INSTALL APPLICATION PROGRAMS.