May 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 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)

 

Forestry Technology

  
  • FOT 1713 - Applied Dendrology


    Career and Technical Education 

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

    A study of trees, including their identification, classification and commercial use.

  
  • FOT 1813 - Introduction to Forestry


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the development of the forest industry in Mississippi and the United States. An exploration of occupational careers in forestry, including forest products industries. Includes common terms used in forest occupations.

  
  • FOT 2213 - Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry


    Career and Technical Education  

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

    A study of the usage of remote sensing, interpretation, and application of aerial photos and other remote sensing images in forestry. This course also includes applications of Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems.

  
  • FOT 2423 - Timber Harvesting


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course dealing with harvesting practices, including development of timber harvesting regulations, harvesting plans and best management practices, and timber contracts. Includes observations of logging operations.

  
  • FOT 2614 - Silviculture I


    Career and Technical Education 

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

    A course dealing with the growth and development of trees and stands. Includes instruction in principles of tree and stand growth and development, regeneration, and intermediate cuttings.

  
  • FOT 2623 - Silviculture II


    Career and Technical Education 

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

    A continuation of Silviculture I with emphasis on regeneration and site preparation practices.

    Prerequisite(s): Must have passed Silviculture I with a grade of C or better before moving on to this course.
  
  • FOT 2913 - Special Problem in Forestry Technology


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Forest Technology courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. This course is designed to be taken the last semester the student is enrolled in the program in order to take advantage of the knowledge gained in the other courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 12 semester credit hours of Forestry Technology related courses or consent of instructor.
  
  • FOT 2921-2926 - Supervised Work Experience in Forestry Technology


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3-18 lab hours.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1-6

    A course which is a cooperative program involving students, employers, and educational staff and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with real world situations. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 contact hours.

  
  • GIT 2263 - Advanced Geographical Information Systems


    Career and Technical Education  

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

    This is an integrated course that encompasses geographical data inputs, processing, analyses, and presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): FOT 2213  or GEO 2313 .

Geography

  
  • GEO 1113 - World Geography


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A regional survey of the basic geographic features and major new developments of the nations of the world.

  
  • GEO 1123 - Principles of Geography


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course which deals with the basic content of geography, planetary relationships of the earth, interpretation and use of maps, elements of weather and climate, regional distribution of climatic elements and the interrelationship of man’s physical and cultural landscapes.

  
  • GEO 2313 - Maps and Remote Sensing


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental principles of cartography and remote sensing, including types and applications. Attention is given to interpretation of surface features, environmental problem solving, and environmental planning.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 1113  or GEO 1123  required.
  
  • GIT 2123 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems


    Liberal Arts

     

     

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is an integrated course that encompasses geographical data inputs, processing, analyses, and presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): FOT 2213   or GEO 2313  


Geology

  
  • GLY 1114 - Physical Geology


    Liberal Arts

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

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that is designed to help students to more thoroughly understand the physical environment and forces that shape our Earth and affect our lives. It primarily covers the relationships of Earth processes and the resultant rocks, minerals, physical features and natural resources on the Earth’s surface and in its subsurface. Labs associated with this course include the study of common rocks, minerals, topographic maps and geologic maps. 

  
  • GLY 1124 - Historical Geology


    Liberal Arts

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

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the study of the earth, its history and development and its life as revealed by the character and fossil content of rock. Labs associated with the course include the study of fossils and geologic maps.

     


Health, Physical Education Recreation

  
  • HPR 1111 - General Physical Education Activities I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    This course is designed to give students a modern concept of physical education and recreation by developing body skills.

  
  • HPR 1121 - General Physical Education Activities II


    Liberal Arts 

    Class Hours: 2 class hours per week.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    A continuation of HPR 1111 . This course is designed to give students a modern concept of physical education and recreation by developing body skills.

  
  • HPR 1131 - Varsity Sports I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Participation in (name sport) varsity sport.

  
  • HPR 1141 - Varsity Sport II


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Participation in (name sport) varsity sport.

  
  • HPR 1213 - Personal and Community Health I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Application of principles and practices of healthful living to the individual and community; major health problems and the mutual responsibilities of home, school, and health agencies.

  
  • HPR 1313 - Introduction to Kinesiology/Health, Physical Education, and Recreation


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to the various fields of study within kinesiology/health, physical education, and recreation. Discussion of the responsibilities and opportunities of professional personnel. Orientation of student to opportunities in the field.

  
  • HPR 1532 - Individual and Dual Sports I


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course focuses on techniques and participation in cheerleading.

  
  • HPR 1542 - Individual and Dual Sports II


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course focuses on techniques and participation in cheerleading.

  
  • HPR 1551 - Fitness and Conditioning Training I


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Instruction and practice of basic principles of fitness and conditioning through a variety of exercises and activities.

  
  • HPR 1561 - Fitness and Conditioning Training II


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Instruction and practice of basic principles of fitness and conditioning through a variety of exercises and activities.

  
  • HPR 1593 - Health Concepts of Physical Activity, Wellness and Nutrition


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of concepts of physical fitness and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and a reduced risk of disease. The student will explore wellness concepts and engage in assessments with emphasis on personal fitness, disease prevention, nutrition, and weight management.

  
  • HPR 2111 - General Physical Education Activities III


    Liberal Arts 

    Class Hours: 2 class hours per week.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    A continuation of HPR 1121 . This course is designed to give students a modern concept of physical education and recreation by developing body skills.

  
  • HPR 2121 - General Physical Education Activities IV


    Liberal Arts 

    Class Hours: 2 class hours per week.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    A continuation of HPR 2111 . This course is designed to give students a modern concept of physical education and recreation by developing body skills.

  
  • HPR 2131 - Varsity Sports III


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Participation in (name sport) varsity sport.

  
  • HPR 2141 - Varsity Sports IV


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Participation in (name sport) varsity sport.

  
  • 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 1132 - Phlebotomy


    Career and Technical Education

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

    This intensive 75-hour course of study is designed to prepare students for immediate employment as phlebotomist in the hospital or clinical setting. The phlebotomist’s primary function is to assist the healthcare team in the accurate, safe, and reliable collection and transportation of specimens for clinical laboratory testing. Classes meet on campus (30 hours) with variable clinical experiences at local hospitals or clinics. Students will complete a minimum 45 hours of clinical training and orientation in an accredited laboratory, and 25 successful unaided blood collections including venipuncture and skin punctures. This course meets the eligibility requirements for the National Credentials of Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT).

  
  • 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 1003 - Introduction to Heating & Air Conditioning Technology


    Career and Technical Education

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

    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills associated with all HVAC courses. Safety, basic tools, special tools, and equipment, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling topics are included.

  
  • 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.


History

  
  • HIS 1113 - Western Civilization I


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a general survey of Western Civilization from ancient times to midseventeenth 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

    Humanities I provides an overview of history’s most memorable achievements spanning the major world civilizations of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East from Prehistoric Era to the Renaissance. A global perspective is presented through a survey of history, literature, music, philosophy, and the visual arts. NOTE:  This course differs from HON 1913 in that HON 1913 includes a leadership component.


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 ).
 

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