May 17, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Explanation of the Mississippi Junior and Community College Uniform Course Numbering System.

The letter prefix identifies the subject field to which the course belongs. Example: ACC indicates the accounting field. Reading from the left side of a series of digits, the first digit designates the year (1 indicates freshman year, 2 indicates sophomore year). The second digit designates the grouping of courses. The third digit designates the sequence of the course groups. The fourth digit designates the semester credit hours awarded for the course.

ACC (1)213 - freshman (first) year
ACC 1(2)13 - indicates course grouping
ACC 12(2)3 - indicates the sequence (second course in a sequence)
ACC 122(3) - indicates number of semester hours credit awarded (three)

 

Health, Physical Education Recreation

  
  • HPR 2213 - First Aid & CPR


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Instruction and practice in methods prescribed in the American Red Cross or American Heart Association standard and advanced courses.

  
  • HPR 2423 - Football Theory


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching football. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices.

  
  • HPR 2433 - Basketball Theory


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching basketball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices.

  
  • HPR 2453 - Baseball Theory


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Explores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching baseball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices.

  
  • HPR 2532 - Individual and Dual Sports III


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course focuses on techniques and participation in (activities) cheerleading.

  
  • HPR 2542 - Individual and Dual Sports IV


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course focuses on techniques and participation in (activities) cheerleading.

  
  • HPR 2712 - Athletic Training Terminology


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Course to develop students’ knowledge of musculoskeletal and orthopedic terminology related to athletic training and other related health professions.

  
  • HPR 2723 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Theory and practice for the prospective athletic trainer or coach in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.


Health Care (Nurse) Assistant

  
  • HCA 1116 - Basic Health Care Assisting


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, and 3 hours clinical.
    Semester Credit Hours: 6

    This course includes orientation to program policies, developing employability and job seeking skills, applying legal aspects of health care, applying safety considerations, communication and observation skills, medical terminology, and basic health care procedures. Assisting with elimination needs of patients; assisting in meeting hydration and nutritional needs of client.

  
  • HCA 1124 - Special Care Procedures


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab, and 3 hours clinical.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course includes specialized procedures for admitting, transferring, and discharging patients; assisting with diagnostic procedures for patients; assisting with treatments; assisting with elimination needs of patients; assisting in meeting hydration and nutritional needs of client; basic emergency procedures to include CPR/first aid; and basic knowledge and skills required to care for the long-term care resident. Safety is emphasized throughout each procedure.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): HCA 1116 .
  
  • HCA 1214 - Body Structure and Function


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course includes study of the structure, function, common disorders, and normal aging-related changes of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and sensory systems; stages of human growth and development; and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): HCA 1116 .
  
  • HCA 1312 - Home Health Aide and Homemaker Services


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course includes basic knowledge and skills required to care for the home bound patient; and basic knowledge and skills required to provide homemaker services.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): All core courses.

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology

  
  • ACT 1124 - Basic Compression Refrigeration


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    An introduction to the field of refrigeration and air conditioning. Emphasis is placed on principles of safety, first aid, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, recovery and lubricants.

  
  • ACT 1133 - Tools and Piping


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Various tools and pipe connecting techniques. Covers tools and test equipment required in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

  
  • ACT 1214 - Controls


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Fundamentals of gas, fluid, electrical, and programmable controls.

  
  • ACT 1313 - Refrigeration System Components


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    An in depth study of the components and accessories of a sealed system including metering devices, evaporators, compressors, and condensers.

  
  • ACT 1713 - Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, components, solid state devices, and electrical circuits.

  
  • ACT 1823 - Ammonia Refrigeration I


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of industrial ammonia refrigeration. In this course students will explore the necessary tools, safety, and operating procedures essential when working with refrigeration equipment and OSHA standards.

  
  • ACT 2325 - Commercial Refrigeration


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 5

    A study of various commercial refrigeration systems. It includes installation, servicing, and maintaining systems.

  
  • ACT 2414 - Air Conditioning I


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Residential air conditioning including indoor air quality.

  
  • ACT 2424 - Air Conditioning II


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    A continuation of Air Conditioning I as an in depth course in the installation, startup, and maintenance of air conditioning systems to include residential and commercial.

  
  • ACT 2433 - Refrigerant, Retrofit, and Regulations


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers regulations and standards for new retrofit and government regulations. Includes OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, local, and state codes.

  
  • ACT 2513 - Heating Systems


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers various types of residential and commercial heating systems. Includes gas, oil, electric, compression, and hydraulic heating systems.

  
  • ACT 2624 - Heat Load and Air Properties


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to heat load calculations for residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes air distribution, duct sizing, selection of grills and registers, types of fans, air velocity, and fan performance. Introduces air testing instruments and computer usage.

  
  • ACT 2823 - Ammonia Refrigeration II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to prepare the student in a more in-depth and fundamental approach to industrial ammonia refrigeration. In this course students will explore the different types of ammonia refrigeration systems, devices and theories, including proper operation procedures and important refrigerant safety practices.

  
  • ACT 2913 - Special Project in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in technical courses. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience.

  
  • ACT 2914 - Special Project in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 4 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in technical courses. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience.


History

  
  • HIS 1113 - Western Civilization I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A general survey of European History from ancient times to the mid-seventeenth century.

  
  • HIS 1123 - Western Civilization II


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A general survey of European History since the seventeenth century.

  
  • HIS 2213 - American History I


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a survey of American (U. S. ) History from pre-history through Reconstruction.

  
  • HIS 2223 - American History II


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of U. S. History from Reconstruction to the present.

  
  • HIS 2813 - Special Topics in History/Social Studies


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Topics will vary from semester to semester. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer expansion upon subject matter areas covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years. )


Honors

  
  • HON 1912 - Honors Forum I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or students.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission is by invitation only.
  
  • HON 1922 - Honors Forum II


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or students.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission is by invitation only.
  
  • HON 2912 - Honors Forum III


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or student. A continuation of HON 1922 .

    Prerequisite(s): Admission is by invitation only.
  
  • HON 2922 - Honors Forum IV


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or students. A continuation of HON 2912 .

    Prerequisite(s): Admission is by invitation only.

Humanities

  
  • HUM 1113 - Introduction to Humanities


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course examines fundamental questions about the human experience from a global perspective. Humanities I explores the political, economic, and social contexts out of which history’s most memorable achievements emerged from the pre-historic to the modern era.


Information Systems Technology

  
  • IST 1113 - Fundamentals of Information Technology


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces microcomputer operation, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and online applications. It is designed for students with limited computer proficiency and is to be taken by those students in addition to the courses listed in the course sequence.

  
  • IST 1124 - IT Foundations


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components, installs and uses several operating systems, and discusses interpersonal communications for IT professionals. Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, printers, safety and environmental issues, operating systems, communication, and professional behavior.

  
  • IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course introduces students to fundamentals of networking. It provides coverage of architectures, topologies, and protocols.

  
  • IST 1143 - Principles of Information Security


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.

  
  • IST 1153 - Web and Programming Concepts


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to programming logic, computer systems, and the Internet. Students will gain hands-on experience in the development of computer programs and web pages.

  
  • IST 1154 - Web and Programming Concepts


    Career and Technical Education

     

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 4 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is an introduction to Web site development and programming logic. Students will gain hands-on experience in the development of computer programs. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a Web site

  
  • IST 1163 - Concepts of Database Design


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases. Emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. SQL is introduced and explored.

  
  • IST 1213 - Client Installation and Configuration


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to help the student install, support and troubleshoot a current client operating system. Emphasis will be placed on common user operations as well as the network administrator’s support of the client.

  
  • IST 1223 - Network Components


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network.

    Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Data Communications (IST 1134 ).
  
  • IST 1244 - Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft Windows Server network operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator.

    Prerequisite(s): IT Foundations (IST 1124 ) or permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 1254 - Network Administration Using Linux


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, and administrative tasks of a functional server.

    Prerequisite(s): IT Foundations (IST 1124 ) or permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 1314 - Visual BASIC Programming Language


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to the Visual BASIC programming language introduces the student to object-oriented programming and a graphical integrated development environment.

  
  • IST 1413 - Client Side Programming


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on JavaScript, CSS, and DHTML programming.

    Prerequisite(s): IST 1153  and a Programming Language.
  
  • IST 1423 - Web Design Applications


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Application of various professional and personal web design techniques are utilized. Students will work with the latest WYSIWYG editors, HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors.

    Prerequisite(s): IST 1153  or permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 1433 - Web Development using HTML & CSSOR


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course involves the application of various professional and: personal Web design techniques. Students will work with the latest WYSIWYG editors, HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors

  
  • IST 1483 - Fundamentals of Virtualization


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course presents basic concepts of operating system virtualization, server virtualization, cloning, teams, and virtual networks.

  
  • IST 1513 - SQL Programming


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    The course is the first of a 2-part series that offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology, covering the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the structured query language (SQL). Students are taught to retrieve data and produce readable output.

  
  • IST 1613 - Computer Forensics


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of computer forensics and laws pertaining to cybercrime. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with computer forensic investigations, understanding the boot processes and disk structure for multiple operating systems, and understanding the processes related to data acquisition during investigations.

  
  • IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides the fundamental understanding of network security principles, implementations, and the concepts models, and technologies involved in creating a secure network environment.

  
  • IST 1633 - Wireless Security and Privacy


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a fundamental understanding of wireless architecture, security principles, and the technologies and principles involved in creating a secure wireless computer network environment. Topics include wireless hardware, protocols, encryption, and how to prevent weaknesses in wireless.

  
  • IST 1643 - Network Defense and Contermeasures


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a solid foundation of network security and the understanding of the process to create a network defense and counter defense strategy measures policy to respond to intrusion detection. Topics include network address translation, packet filtering, proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private networks used to design a network.

  
  • IST 1713 - Java Programming Language


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This introduction to the Java programing language is to include sort, loops, arrays, and applets.

  
  • IST 1723 - Programing in Python


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide an introduction to programming concepts and data informatics using Python through lecture and a series of practical hands-on exercises.

  
  • IST 2213 - Network Security


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls and operating system hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Network Components (IST 1223 ).
  
  • IST 2224 - Network Planning and Design


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting analysis, and designing solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): A Network Operating System Elective and Network Components (IST 1223 ).
  
  • IST 2234 - Network Implementation


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution.

    Prerequisite(s): Network Planning and Design (IST 2224 ).
  
  • IST 2253 - Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional server.

    Prerequisite(s): IT Foundations (IST 1124 ) and Network Administration using Microsoft Windows Server (IST 1244 ).
  
  • IST 2254 - Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 4 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft© Windows Server. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional server

  
  • IST 2264 - Advanced Network Administration Using Linux


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of IST 1254  Network Administration Using Linux. This is an advanced administration course in network services for Linux users who wish to increase their skills. Students will learn how to apply security to network users and resources, manage and compile the Linux kernel, manage network clients, and troubleshoot network processes and services.

    Prerequisite(s): Network Components (IST 1223 ), and Network Administration Using Linux (IST 1254 ).
  
  • IST 2313 - Systems Analysis and Design


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces techniques used in systems analysis, design, maintenance, security, and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on the design and development of web based systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Concepts of Database Design (IST 1163 ) and Web Server (IST 2483 ) or by permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 2324 - Script Programming Language


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is an introduction to the use of integrating scripts to add functionality to web pages.

    Prerequisite(s): Web and Programming Concepts (IST 1153 ) or by permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 2334 - Advanced Visual BASIC Programming Language


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of Visual BASIC. Emphasis is placed on database access, file access, controls, and structures.

    Prerequisite(s): Visual BASIC (IST 1314 ).
  
  • IST 2344 - Database Programming and Design


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course will introduce programming using a database management software application. Emphasis will be placed on menus and file maintenance.

  
  • IST 2373 - C Programming Language


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the C programming language and its basic functions.

    Prerequisite(s): Any Programming Language course or by permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 2383 - Advanced C Programming Language


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a continuation of the C programming language.

    Prerequisite(s): C Programming Language (IST 2373 ).
  
  • IST 2424 - XML Programming


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Extensible Markup Language (XML).

    Prerequisite(s): Web and Programming Concepts (IST 1153 ).
  
  • IST 2433 - Server-side Programming I


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to creating dynamic web applications using server-side technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): IST 1413 
  
  • IST 2443 - Server-side Programming II


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a continuation of Server Side Programming I with increased emphasis on data driven content.

    Prerequisite(s): Server Side Programming I (IST 2433 ).
  
  • IST 2453 - Mobile Application Development


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces application development using mobile device techniques and platforms.

    Prerequisite(s): Visual BASIC Programming (IST 1314 ).
  
  • IST 2473 - E-commerce Strategies


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Provides opportunities for students to examine strategies and products available for building electronic commerce sites, examine how such sites are managed, and explore how they can complement an existing business infrastructure. Students get hand-on experience implementing the technology to engage cardholders, merchants, issues, payment getaways, and other parties in electronic transactions.

    Prerequisite(s): Server Side Programming I (IST 2433 ) or permission of instructor.
  
  • IST 2483 - Web Server


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces students to web, email, and proxy servers and the platforms on which they reside. Students will be able to install and configure web, email, and proxy servers.

    Prerequisite(s): IT Foundations (IST 1124 ).
    Co-requisite(s): Server Side Programming I (IST 2433 ).
  
  • IST 2613 - Windows Security


    Career and Technical Education

     

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides the knowledge and fundamental understanding of Windows security, how to harden current Windows operating systems, and how to defend against attacks. Topics include designing Active Directory, authentication for Windows, group security and policy, service security, remote access security, planning a public key infrastructure, securing file resources, Internet Protocol Security, and additional Windows security topics

  
  • IST 2623 - Linux/Unix Security


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture, and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides the knowledge and fundamental understating of Linux/Unix security, how to harden Linux/Unix, and how to defend against potential attacks against vulnerabilities and unused system services. Topics include how to protect password files, monitor log files, and use port scanners and network scanners, and additional Linux/Unix security topics


Journalism

  
  • JOU 1112 - College Publications I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    A laboratory course designed to give practical experience in working with college newspaper and yearbook production. News, feature, and editorial writing, make-up and layout, editing, advertising and photography will be emphasized according to student need.

  
  • JOU 1122 - College Publications II


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    A continuation of JOU 1111.

  
  • JOU 1313 - News Writing and Reporting I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory course in journalism designed to track news writing and reporting, the construction of the news article with an emphasis on source news, features, sports, and interview stories and editorials.

  
  • JOU 1323 - News Writing and Reporting II


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    An advanced journalism course designed to teach news writing and editing with an emphasis on news, features, sports, and editorials.

  
  • JOU 2112 - College Publications III


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Open to journalism majors only who successfully complete JOU 1112 , JOU 1122 JOU 1313 , AND JOU 1323 . Consent of instructor. Laboratory work will include coverage of news events on campus, photography, sports writing, and editorial writing. Advancement in skill of headline writing, copy editing, and make-up and design will also be stressed. A continuation of JOU 1121.

  
  • JOU 2122 - College Publications IV


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Open to journalism majors only who have successfully completed JOU 1112 , JOU 1122 JOU 1313 JOU 1323 , and JOU 2112 . Consent of instructor. Laboratory work will include coverage of news on campus, photography, and editorial writing. Advancement in skills in headline writing, copy editing, and make-up and design will be stressed. A continuation of JOU 2112 .


Landscape Horticulture Technology

  
  • HLT 1113 - Plant Materials I


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A survey of common ornamental plants used in landscaping including deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and annuals and perennials, this course includes instruction in basic classification and identification procedures and in the identifying characteristics, maintenance, and use of the plants in a horticultural setting. This course is designed to be offered in the fall semester.

  
  • HLT 1123 - Plant Materials II


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A continuation of Plant Materials I with an emphasis on foliage and interior and flowering plants. This course is designed to be taught in the spring semester.

  
  • HLT 1213 - Applied Principles of Plant Propagation


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course develops expertise and knowledge of plant propagation methods including seeding, separation, division, grafting, and layering. This course also includes an introduction to tissue culture methods.

  
  • HLT 1313 - Greenhouse and Nursery Production I


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course develops skills and expertise in the selection, equipping, and management of a greenhouse facility. Emphasis is placed on different media, supplies, and chemicals used in greenhouses and on the scheduling and production of greenhouse crops.

  
  • HLT 1411 - Leadership Management


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    This course develops an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. Topics include self-image, team building, leadership skills, time and stress management, and human resources management.

  
  • HLT 1421 - Leadership Management


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    This course develops an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. Topics include self-image, team building, leadership skills, time and stress management, and human resources management.

  
  • HLT 1431 - Leadership Management


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    This course develops an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. Topics include self-image, team building, leadership skills, time and stress management, and human resources management.

  
  • HLT 1441 - Leadership Management


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    This course develops an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. Topics include self-image, team building, leadership skills, time and stress management, and human resources management.

  
  • HLT 1513 - Landscape Design I


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the concepts, principles and elements of landscape design, this course includes instruction and practice in the use of drawing instruments and/or CAD software program and supplies and in conducting a site analysis.

  
  • HLT 1614 - Landscape Equipment Operation and Maintenance


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides instruction and practice in the safe and proper operation and maintenance of landscape and turf equipment.

  
  • HLT 2113 - Turfgrass Management


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides instruction and practice in the identification, selection, installation, and management/maintenance of turfgrass.

  
  • HLT 2124 - Landscape Maintenance and Weed Control


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides instruction and practice in the maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other greenscape features. Also includes instruction in the use of herbicides and other weed control measures.

  
  • HLT 2323 - Greenhouse and Nursery Production II


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A continuation of Greenhouse and Nursery Production I with an emphasis on production practices associated with fertilization, pest control, environment control, and marketing.

  
  • HLT 2413 - Floral Design


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course to develop knowledge and skills associated with retail floristry. Includes instruction in preparing arrangements with fresh and dried materials, seasonal pieces, funeral sprays, and the use of floral wire services.

 

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