Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2016-2017 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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HALT 1309 - Interior Plants
Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1319 - Landscape Construction
Exploration of landscape construction materials and the methods used for installation. Topics include site preparation, use of common construction materials; landscape lighting, water features, and general construction details.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 10.6050
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1322 - Landscape Design
A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0605
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1324 - Turfgrass Science and Management
In-depth coverage of various species of warm and cool season grasses including their uses, application, adaptability, environmental tolerances, anatomy, and physiological responses.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0607
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1327 - Horticulture Equipment Management
Application of various types of powered equipment used in the horticulture industry. Presentation of functions, operations, troubleshooting techniques, and repair of equipment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1331 - Woody Plant Materials
An in-depth study of the woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1333 - Landscape Irrigation
In-depth coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1338 - Irrigation Water Management and Conservation
Application of the science of soil-water plant relations and climatic conditions to develop effective scheduling and management of irrigation water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, park and golf courses. Water conservation issues, water policies and codes and other related matters will be discussed.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1345 - Golf/Sports Field/Park Management
Instruction in the management of golf courses, sports fields, and municipal parks departments. Topics include record keeping, budgeting, labor management, maintenance programs, financial reports, personnel management, and business functions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 01.0607
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1346 - Specialized Turfgrass Management
An overview of the construction and management of specialized turf features such as putting greens, tee boxes, bunkers, and sand-based ball fields. Topics include the equipment and cultural practices utilized for intensively managed turf areas.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0607
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1351 - Landscape Business Operations
Instruction in the structure of the landscape business including cost estimation; organization; equipment needs; interpretation of financial reports; and material, labor, and equipment management. Emphasis on the types of landscape operations, marketing, legal forms, construction law, and safety.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 01.0605
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 1371 - Organic Gardening and Farming
Introduction to the field of organic agriculture and the basic principles and production practices involved.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2201 - Arboriculture
Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks, and commercial and residential properties.
Semester Hours: (2-1-3)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2-0-18)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2301 - Arboriculture
Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth and pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks, and commercial and residential properties.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2312 - Turfgrass Maintenance
Instruction in common turf grass cultural practices. Topics include calculation and application of materials and the operation and maintenance of equipment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0607
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2314 - Plant Propagation
A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture; and environmental factors of propagation.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2315 - Landscape Management
A study of the procedures and practices used in the horticulture industry for proper landscape maintenance. Topics include landscape installation, lawn maintenance, shrub and tree care, and management practices.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0605
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2318 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
An in-depth study of the chemistry, soil interaction, plant uptake, and utilization of essential plant nutrients. Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and the selection, application, and characteristics of fertilizer materials.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2321 - Small Farming
Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs, fruits, nut, and vegetable crops.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0606
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2323 - Horticultural Pest Control
Examination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the control of horticultural pests. Topics include procedures; methods; safety requirements; integrated pest management (IPM); and chemical, natural, and biological controls.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2331 - Advanced Landscape Design
In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 01.0605
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2383 - Cooperative Education - Turf and Turfgrass Management
Career-related activities encountered in the students area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Semester Hours: (3-1-20)
CIP: 01.0607
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HALT 2386 - Internship - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3-0-18)
CIP: 01.0601
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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HIST 1301 - United States History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 1302 - United States History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2301 - Texas History
Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52.25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican-American experience from the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HIST 2381 - African-American History
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of African-American groups.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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HMSY 1338 - Homeland Security Emergency Communication Management
A study of public safety communication system interactions. Topics include political and policy basis of emergency management, technology, mitigation, and disaster recovery. Includes an overview of incident command systems, emergency management, mitigation for emergency managers, and individual and community disaster education.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HMSY 1339 - Homeland Security Emergency Contingency Planning
Procedures for developing, implementing, and updating an Emergency Contingency Plan that outlines public agencies and private industry responses, recovery, and mitigation. Includes types of aid available to individuals and communities after a disaster. Also covers interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, and exercises are included.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications t successfully coordinate situations such as natural disasters, fires, rescue operations, kidnapping, hazardous material spills, mass casualties, terrorism, and/or weapons of mass destruction. It includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing these types of incidents
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior
The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1003
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the field of Mexican-American / Chicano/a Studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic, educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American / Chicano/a experience.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 05.0203.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An examination of Mexican-American / Chicano/a artistic expressions in the visual and performing arts.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.54 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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HUMA 2323 - World Cultures
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major sub-fields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and ethnology.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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IBUS 1301 - Principles of Exports
Export management processes and procedures. Includes governmental controls and compliance, licensing of products, documentation, commercial invoices, and transportation. Emphasizes human and public relations, management of personnel, finance, and accounting procedures.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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IBUS 1354 - International Marketing Management
Analysis of international marketing strategies using market trends, costs, forecasting, pricing, sourcing, and distribution factors. Development of an international marketing plan.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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IBUS 2345 - Import Customs Regulations
Duties and responsibilities of the licensed customs broker. Includes processes for customs
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 5211010004
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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IBUS 2380 - Cooperative Education-International Business
Career-related activities encountered in the students area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Semester Hours: (3-1-20)
CIP: 5211010004
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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IEIR 1343 - Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance and repair of power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt, and chain drives with emphasis on both plain and anti-friction bearings. Introduces theory of various types of pumps and compressors. Laboratory activities include maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures used on common process pumps and compressors.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 47.0105
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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INCR 1302 - Physics of Instrumentation
An introduction to simple control loops. Introduction to pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters and the various transducers used in the detection of changes in process variables.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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INEW 2334 - Advanced Web Programming
Prerequisites: ITSE 2302
Programming for web authoring. Includes industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INEW 2434 - Advanced Web Programming
Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INMT 1343 - Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Computer-assisted applications in integrating engineering graphics and manufacturing. Emphasis on the conversion of a working drawings using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and related input and output devices translating into machine codes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0613
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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INMT 2245 - Industrial Troubleshooting
An advanced study of the techniques used in troubleshooting various types of industrial equipment to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures.
Semester Hours: (2-1-3)
CIP: 15.0613
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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INRW 0020 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics
Corequisites: INRW 0420
Serves as a supplemental course to developmental INRW 0420. Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (0-1-0)
CIP: 32.0108.69 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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INRW 0100 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics
May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental Integrated Reading and Writing courses or ENGL 1301 . Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (1-0-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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INRW 0305 - Integrated Reading and Writing I
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. This college-prep course is designed for students who need to improve reading and writing effectiveness with multi-paragraph, college-level texts. Students will give oral and written responses to texts representative of a variety of disciplines and genres. Strong emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing skills. INRW lab will supplement class instruction. Successful completion of this college-prep course with a grade of C or better prepares the student for .
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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INRW 0420 - Integrated Reading and Writing II
Prerequisites: INRW 0050
Corequisites: This course requires a lab.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This college-prep course is designed for students who need to improve reading and writing effectiveness with multi-paragraph, college-level texts. Students will give oral and written responses to texts representative of a variety of disciplines and genres. Strong emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing skills. INRW lab will supplement class instruction. Successful completion of this college-prep course with a grade of C or better fulfills INRW TSI requirements.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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INTC 1357 - AC/DC Motor Control
Prerequisites: CETT 1305 or CETT 1302 or CETT 1409
A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment; a presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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INTC 2230 - Instrumentation Systems Troubleshooting
Techniques for troubleshooting instrumentation systems in a process environment. Includes troubleshooting upsets in processes.
Semester Hours: (2-1-3)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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INTC 2336 - Distributed Control and Programmable Logic
An overview of distributed control systems including configuration of programmable logic controllers, smart transmitters, and field communicators. Functions of digital systems in a process control environment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals
A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 1404 - Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 or concurrent enrollment
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. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Model and analyze routing processes.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 2343 - Network Security
Overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security poicy design and management; security technologies; products and solutions; firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance; AAQA and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 2408 - Cisco Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401
This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITCC 2410 - Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN
Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 , ITCC 1404 and (ITCC 2408 or concurrent enrollment)
This course explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged applications and an introduction to quality of service (QoS).
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITDF 1300 - Introduction to Digital Forensics
A study of the application of digital forensic science and technology to collect, analyze, document, and present information while maintaining a documented chain of custody. Overview of ethics,white collar crime, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices in investigations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1003
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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ITDF 1400 - Introduction to Digital Forensics
A study of the application of digital forensic technology to collect, analyze, document, and present information while maintaining a documented chain of custody. Overview of ethics, crime, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices in investigations.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.1003
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 1425 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 1445 - Implementing Network Directory Services
In-depth coverage of the skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Network Directory service.
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 1453 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure
Installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 1454 - Implementing and Supporting Servers
Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 2264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Prerequisites: Department Approval Required
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2-0-16)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 2364 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Prerequisites: Consent of Faculty Advisor
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (3-0-21)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 2405 - Network Administration
Topics include network components, user accounts and groups, network file systems, file system security, and network printing.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITNW 2450 - Enterprise Network
A case study in Convergence Technologies requiring a network engineer to study a problem and design a network solution for an enterprise network.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems
Introduction to personal computer operating systems including installation, configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications
Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1315 - Project Management Software
Prerequisites: ITSC 1301 or equivalent
Use of project management software for developing a project plan including timelines, milestones, scheduling, life cycle phases, management frameworks, skills, processes, and tools.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation and Configuration
Introduction to Linux operating system. Includes Linux installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. Basic computer skills are required as well as an introductory operating systems course such as ITSC 1305 .
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1319 - Internet/Web Page Development
Instruction in the use of Internet concepts and the introduction to web page design and web site development. Basic computer skills are recommended.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.1004
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware
Prerequisites: ITSC 1301
A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. This course will help in preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certification.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 47.0104
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 1425 - Personal Computer Hardware
Current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 47.0104
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 2264 - Practicum: Computer and Information Sciences
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (2-0-16)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 2321 - Integrated Software Applications II
Prerequisites: ITSC 1309 or equivalent
Continued study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux
Provides instruction in Advance Open-source Linux operating system. Develops LDAP directory services to all your clients, support users remotely, installing and configuring network services.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 2339 - Personal Computer Help Desk
Diagnosis and solution of user hardware and software related problems with on-the-job and/or simulated projects. Basic computer skills are required as well as a college level computer application course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 2364 - Practicum - Computer and Information Sciences, General
Prerequisites: Consent of Departmental Advisor
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (3-0-21)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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ITSC 2439 - Personal Computer Help Desk Support
Diagnosis and solution of user hardware and software related problems with on-the-job and/or simulated projects.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 11.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSE 1302 - Computer Programming
Cross-Listed With: COSC 1336
Introduction to computer programming with emphasis on the fundamentals of design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ITSE 1306 - PHP Programming
Introduction to PHP including the design of web-based applications, arrays, strings, regular expressions, file input/output, e-mail and database interfaces, stream and network programming, debugging, and security.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 11.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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