- Introduction to Operating Systems
Introduces concepts, terminology, and hands-on skills in the use DOS and Windows. Emphasizes
navigation, file manipulation, file creation and troubleshooting.
- Microcomputer Hardware
The course covers taking computers apart, diagnosing and fixing minor problems, and upgrading PCs
with new components. Other topics include types of microcomputers, bus system architecture, storage
devices, monitors, graphics adaptors, and printers. Since hardware depends upon specific software to
make it work properly, the course also explores relevant software topics.
- Introduction to Networking
Introduces the student to the concepts of telecommunication/data communication. Topics include
hardware devices, transmission characteristics, network configurations, codes and modes of
transmission, software, and protocols. Focuses on underlying concepts of data communications,
telecommunications and networking. Emphasizes the terminology and technologies in current networking
environments and provides a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for continued
study in the field.
- Local Area Networks
Provides students with knowledge necessary to understand, identify, and perform necessary tasks
involved in supporting a network. Covers the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that
affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring TCP/IP. Prepares students for
the CompTIA Network+ certification.
- Network Security Fundamentals
Continues to provide students with the knowledge necessary to implement and support a network.
Focuses on the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of
networking. Prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
- Windows XP Professional Configuration
Prepares students for the real-world challenges of installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows
XP Professional. Coverage includes Windows XP installation and administration, all significant
operating system features, and troubleshooting to resolve common problems. Successful completion
prepares students for MCSE Certification Exam #70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administrating
Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
- A+ Preparation Certification
Introduces personal computer hardware to gain the skills and knowledge for a successful entry-level
computer service technician. Provides extensive hands-on work with computer systems. Includes PC
setup and configuration, floppy and hard drive installation and basic maintenance and
troubleshooting. Successful completion prepares the student for the core hardware service technician
portion of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam.
- Introduction to Programming (Java)
Introduces computer program design using concepts of structured programming and logic. Includes
pseudocode, flowcharts, and structure charts. Covers variables, data types, control structures,
looping, program breaks, and arrays.
- Computer Science I (C++)
Introduces students to the discipline of computer science. Covers algorithm development, data
representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations using a structured
programming language. Requires intensive lab work outside of class time.
- Introduction to PC Applications
Introduces computer concepts and components, as well as application suite software and the
Internet. Includes descriptions of operating environments and other common PC application packages.
- Fundamentals of Accounting
Presents the basic elements and concepts of accounting, with emphasis on the procedures used for
maintaining journals, ledgers, and other related records, and for completion of end-of-period
reports for small service and merchandising business.
- Accounting Principles I
Introduces the study of accounting principles for understanding of the theory and logic that
underlie procedures and practices. Major topics include: the accounting cycle for service and
merchandising companies; special journals and subsidiary ledgers; internal control principles
and practices; notes and interest; inventory systems and costing; plant assets and intangible
asset accounting; and depreciation methods and practices.
- Principles of Microeconomics
Focuses on the consumer, the firm, the nature of cost, and how these relate to the economy as a
whole. Analyzes economic models of the consumer, perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly and
monopolistic competition. Explores economic issues including market power, population growth,
positive and negative externalities, income distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination,
and international economic interdependence.
- Survey of Algebra
This course emphasizes problem solving with further study of equations, slope, inequalities,
systems of equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions, rational exponents,
radical expressions, graphing and applications.
- Career Math
This course is designed for business students who need to study particular mathematical topics.
Topics include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, finance logarithms and statistics.
- College Algebra
This is a traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence. The topics covered include
equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, exponents and logarithms, conic sections,
linear systems, and the binomial theorem.
- College Trigonometry
This is a traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometric
functions (with graphs and inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles,
complex numbers, and other topics as time permits.
- Environmental Science
This course introduces students to environmental concepts and issues from an interdisciplinary
approach. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific methods and techniques needed
to understand the and analyze environmental issues such as ecology, human population growth,
soils and agriculture, deforestation, urbanization, air pollution, freshwater resources,
ocean pollution, climate change, fossil fuels, alternative energy sources, waste disposal, as
well as environmental ethics and policy. Course topics will be complemented with computer
exercises.
- U.S. History I
This course covers the background to the present-day United States beginning with the Civil War
and culminating with recent times. It analyzes cultural, social, economic and technological
change. Topics addressed include immigration, industrialism, emergence of the U.S. as a world
power, Progressivism, the First World War, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War
and its aftermath.
- Introductory Philosophy
This is a first philosophy course designed to introduce students to basic philosophical issues,
primarily in the areas of metaphysics (what there is) and epistemology (how we know). This
course covers fundamental questions such as, for example: “Do humans possess free will of is
everything a matter of causal necessity?” or “Is there a God or an afterlife?” Important
cultural achievements, in the form of original and complete works, will be emphasized.
- General Psychology I
This course presents basic concepts, principles, and methods involved in the scientific study
and understanding of human behavior. Attention is given to organic bases of human and other
animal behavior with emphasis on the scientific method, behavioral neuroscience, sensation
and perception, learning, cognition, personality, mental health, social behavior, and
developmental processes.
