May 18, 2024

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Business Technology
	BSTEC 195 - Social Media for Business 5 Credits This class will provide the knowledge how to set up small businesses on Social Media sites, includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, and Twitter. The student will learn the importance of Social Media for businesses. Students will learn how to create individual and community pages, identifying audiences, posting and replying to messages, setting up events, and working with additional supported applications. Students will learn how to incorporate sharing pages on other pages and websites. Placement Eligibility English 097 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students who want to develop the necessary skills to set up and manage businesses on social media. Active Date 20190709T10:50:31 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline History of Social Media The Growth of Social Media How Social Media effects our daily lives Setting Up Facebook Pages: Individual, Group, and Like pages Using Facebook applications: Individual and Facebook Pages. Creating Gmail account for Google+ Setting up Business on Google+ Setting up LinkedIn account for business Creating group on LinkedIn Setting up Instagram for business Setting up Twitter for business Searching for new emerging Social Media Technologies Assessing what other Social Media is good for a business Student Learning Outcomes Students will analyze which social media tools will increase exposure and customer traffic for a given business. Students will successfully identify Social Media sites to match the need of an existent business using specific criteria and tools. Students will successfully establish social media sites that meet industry standards for a given business. Students will properly and ethically communicate in posts and replies on social media sites. Students will successfully manage social media business sites using mobile applications. Students will evaluate social media analytics of social sites to determine customer traffic patterns and necessary adjustments, consistent with an administrator role.
	BSTEC 215 - Microsoft VISIO 3 Credits Teaches students the basic functions and features of Microsoft Visio. Students will learn to work with stencils, objects, flowcharts and master shapes. They will learn how to connect shapes, enter and format text and set file properties. Covers background pages, detail pages and the print preview function. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Business Technology students, as well as students from other programs planning to work in a business setting. Active Date 20201208T18:00:09 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Exploring the Visio environment Drawing Tools Creating basic diagrams Formatting Drawings Working with Pages Creating and setting up a new draw Creating network and brainstorming diagrams Creating technical layouts Advanced custom shape design Business diagrams Network diagrams and Web site mapping Software and database diagrams Templates Integrating Visio with other applications Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate proficiency with many advanced features of Microsoft Visio software: Diagrams, MAPS, Office Layouts, Network designs, and integrating with other software. Students will the software to demonstrate proficiency in drawing and reshaping object’s elements to increase understanding of complicated information within flowchart diagrams. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate data from other software, such as Excel, to construct a professional organizational flowchart diagram Students will appropriately utilize various text formatting options. Students will create network diagrams using the relevant features of the program. Student will show how to think critically by creating and presenting an appropriate complex flowchart diagram. Student will demonstrate critical thinking skills by integrating Visio with other application to produce complex drawings, such as Network design, Database design, and other layouts.
	BSTEC 225 - Microsoft Project 3 Credits Teaches Microsoft Project project-management software. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business Technology, Business, or other students who will use MS Project to manage projects. Active Date 2015-04-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Project Basics Establishing Resources Resource and Task Assignments Refining your Project Schedule Fine-Tuning Tasks Fine-Tuning Resources Project Information: Sorting, Grouping, and Filtering Project Schedule Formatting Fundamentals Project Schedule Tracking Fundamentals Project Reporting Integrating Project with other programs Project Schedule Optimization Advanced Project Schedule Formatting Managing Multiple Projects Working with Resource Pools Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to set up a new project, establish resources, manage resource and task assignments, manage the project schedule, and generate project reports using the Microsoft Project software. Demonstrate the ability to integrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft Office applications.
	BSTEC 230 - MS SharePoint for Office 5 Credits This course will provide students with the skills to work with Microsoft SharePoint in office settings. In this class, students will learn how to create basic web pages with SharePoint and how to integrate and share MS Office documents and files among company server platform. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 105 with min. 2.0 Course Note Knowledge of Microsoft Office and completion of BSTEC 190 or experience in Web Design is highly recommended. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BSTEC Students and those who want to increase their skills to work more efficiently in an office setting using SharePoint. Active Date 20210211T14:42:33 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to SharePoint Working with SharePoint Online Sites Working with SharePoint Web Pages Use SharePoint to connect with your community Managing work tasks Working with workflows Using SharePoint with Excel and Access Using SharePoint with Outlook and Lync Working with content management Student Learning Outcomes Students will organize content of web pages on website through classification of SharePoint. Students will share information among the business community via integration of Microsoft Office applications with SharePoint Students will effectively manage documents that enable seamless location of information and people.
	BSTEC 240 - Internship 5 Credits The internship provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 with min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Online Fall Day, Evening, Online Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology programs or related fields. Active Date 20220317T09:58:57 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Internship Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Field Studies 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Practical experience working in a business office doing administrative assistant, bookkeeping or office management duties under supervision. Networking for professional growth. Career development or exploration through work experience. Successful work habits and attitude. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment. Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
	BSTEC 241 - Internship Seminar 1 Credits Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the business information technology internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues, including ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking and identifying future career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 and concurrent enrollment in BSTEC 240. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology classes and programs. Active Date 2015-04-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 26 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Ethics in a professional office setting practice 2. Office politics 3. Office dynamics 4. Enhancing and developing business information technology skills through practical experience 5. Networking 6. Future career goals Student Learning Outcomes Apply classroom theory and personal experience to common workplace scenarios through graded discussion.
	BSTEC 260 - Integrated Microsoft Office Management 5 Credits Students will work in team-based projects to learn how to integrate Microsoft Office applications to produce and support small and large projects. In this course, the student will grow in terms of software understanding, personal marketability, and develop greater confidence in their ability to manage applications. In the course, students will have a better understanding of how to work in teams, develop their communication skills, and learn new cloud applications. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Recommend BSTEC 120 or extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Students who want to improve their computer skills using Microsoft Office with applications in business situations and to develop the necessary skills to work successfully in an office environment. Active Date 20210403T10:07:54 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Individually and in teams, students will build their Microsoft Office skills through realistic, engaging, integrated projects. Microsoft Office projects offers meaningful exercises primarily using - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will learn to produce a variety of viable, real-life documents, such as budgets, presentations, and databases. The students will learn how better collaborate, face-to-face and online, in a business environment by working in project-based teams. Student Learning Outcomes Students will correctly produce advanced documents, integrating relevant Microsoft Office applications. Students will effectively communicate and contribute in a team environment, producing a multifaceted project. Students will thoroughly assess self-performance and team performance, recommending strategies for improvement. Students will assess pros and cons and functions of emerging office management technologies. Students will use an appropriate Microsoft Office application for a given real-world situation, incorporating critical thinking for the produced result.
	BSTEC 285 - Special Topics 5 Credits Special topics in business technology. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students in the Business Technology department who are pursuing degrees or certificates in the area of administrative management, administrative assistant and related fields; other students who desire skills in particular areas of business and technology. Active Date 20201208T18:00:10 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Define topic of study. Document topic of study. Present topic of study. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a BSTEC special topics project that conforms to department/industry requirements.
	BSTEC 295 - Independent Study 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing in-depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject. Active Date 20201105T14:49:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate basic to thorough knowledge of the area investigated dependent upon the number of credits involved. Demonstrate ability to outline a set of goals and objectives aimed at increasing knowledge and skills in a specific area of Business Technology. Demonstrate ability to pursue a series of self-directed goals and objectives.
Career Studies
	CARER 101 - Individualized Career Exploration 1 Credits Individualized instruction designed to explore values, interests and skills as well as discover career planning resources and possible career options. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesKW Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students desiring to identify a career path or college major. Active Date 2011-06-13 Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit OEE Yes Class Limit 8 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 15 Total Contact Hours 15 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Assessment: MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory,WOIS, Career Assessment Inventory; Informational Interview; Write a Resume; Develop a list of Career Goals; Prepare an Academic Plan; Career and Life Planning Summary Sheet. Student Learning Outcomes 1. To identify values, interests and skills. 2. To increase self-awareness of career strengths and possibilities. 3. To increase knowledge of the world of work. 4. To utilize career planning resources. 5. To write a career and educational plan.
	CARER 110 - Career Planning and Self-Evaluation 2 Credits Designed for students exploring career and educational options for the first time or changing career directions. Emphasis on assessment, personal styles, the career marketplace and job search skills. FeesKW Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening, Weekend Spring Evening, Weekend Designed to Serve New and/or returning students to Highline Community College. Current students who are having difficulty determining educational or career goals. Prospective students returning for training, career preparation, or mid-life career changes. Active Date 2013-06-14 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Career Life Line, Interests, Skills, Work and Personal Styles, Personality Styles, Job Satisfiers/Motivators, Inventory Interpretations, Decision Making, Occupational Research, Educational Planning, Worker Interviews, Resume Writing, Job Hunting, Future World of Work. Student Learning Outcomes Accurately research current information and data on possible careers resulting in a tentative career choice or list of related occupations. Effectively articulate tentative career choices, based on individual decision-making and related career assessments. Formulate a list to test out the feasibility of a tentative career choice. Devise effective job search skills and demonstrate proper interview techniques and written materials
	CARER 295 - Special Topics 1 Credits Student-instructor designed contract for special studies of topic related to career exploration and development. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Women students entering the college through the Work-First program. Active Date 2011-07-25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 39 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 275 Total Contact Hours 275 Degree Distributions: Course Outline See topics below: Student Learning Outcomes 1. To identify talents, abilities and functional transferable skills. 2. To explore work related values. 3. To assess interest patterns. 4. To gather current information and data of careers. 5. To explore job search skills. 6. To develop a career ladder and accomplish next step planning. 7. To write a resume. 8. To participate in a mock-interview. 9. To review basic skills. 10. To develop and update technology skills.
Chemistry
	CHEM 290 - Special Studies 5 Credits An individual or group project or special topic course in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students desiring to study areas of chemistry not covered by the regular courses. Active Date 20210211T14:42:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline The outline can be created at the discretion of the instructor and will vary with the special topic. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to Chemistry that conforms to given requirements.
	CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts with Lab 5 Credits An introduction to chemistry intended for students not majoring in science. The course presents general ideas about how models of atoms, bonding, and the structures of materials help us understand their properties and reactions. Also presented are a selection of applications chosen from topics such as energy, the environment, foods, drugs, poisons, and household chemicals. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher Course Note Previously CHEM 110. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students who are not science majors but are interested in a lab course in basic and applied chemical concepts. Active Date 20210311T08:49:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Course context and organization may be adapted to fit the instructor and text. Generally, content will be divided into fundamental topics and applied topics. These may be organized in a fundamentals-first format or with fundamentals introduced as needed to serve a chosen applied topic list. Essential fundamentals (always included): are atomic theory, bonding, and acids and bases. Optional fundamentals include: nuclear chemistry, mass relationships, and oxidation-reduction. Applications are selected by the instructor (optionally with input from students). Typical options include chemical resources and the earth, chemistry and the environment, energy and fuels, foods, drugs, poisons, and household chemicals. Below is a sample fundamentals-first outline. 1. Chemistry as a science 2. Atomic theory 3. Nuclear reactions(optional) 4. Bonding 5. Types of reactions 6. Selected applications Student Learning Outcomes Recognize chemical principles involved in common applications. Properly perform laboratory operations to obtain data, process data, and to draw relevant conclusions. Work effectively with others and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
	CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry 5 Credits Introductory inorganic chemistry course intended for students in health science programs or preparing for general chemistry. Subjects include science and measurement; atomic, ionic and molecular structures; naming chemicals; quantitative relationships within compounds and in reactions; gas laws; solutions; acids and bases; and nuclear reactions and radiation. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098 Course Note Previously CHEM 121. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve Students majoring in allied health fields (dental hygiene, nursing, ultrasound technician, etc.). Active Date 20210211T14:42:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics include: Science and chemistry Matter, measurements, and calculations Basic atomic structure and atomic masses Electron configuration, atomic properties, and the periodic law Compounds, formulas, and nomenclature Bonding, molecular structure, and intermolecular forces Chemical reactions and reaction amounts Solutions, colloids, and solution concentrations Acids, bases, and salts Nuclear reactions and effects and uses of radiation Student Learning Outcomes Explain and apply scientific reasoning to chemical principles. Perform measurements and calculations with chemical amounts and metric units. Relate atomic electron configurations to the periodic law and chemical reactivity. Name and distinguish between different types of inorganic compounds. Explain bonding, molecular structures, polarity and how they affect the physical and chemical properties of different compounds. Recognize and balance various types of reactions (redox, acid/base, etc…) and calculate stoichiometric quantities. Be able to give reactants or products for radioactive decays. Perform measurements and observations using basic laboratory techniques.
	CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 Credits An introductory organic chemistry course that fulfills the organic and biochemistry requirements for health science programs. Topics include molecular structures and bonding, functional group nomenclature, properties and reactions, and an introduction to biochemical compounds and reaction pathways. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 121 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 122. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in allied health fields (dental hygiene, nursing, ultrasound technician, etc.). Active Date 20201105T14:50:19 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline The content may be organized to match a text or instructor’s conception of a logical order. Content includes: • naming • structure and bonding • chemical reactivity of organic molecules containing functional groups such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, esters, ethers, amines, and amides. • Biologically relevant molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes will also be introduced and their involvement in biochemical pathways will be emphasized. Student Learning Outcomes Identify, draw, and name functional groups of common organic molecules. Accurately predict physical properties of common organic molecules. Accurately predict the chemical reactivity and products of common organic molecules. Identify chiral objects, molecules, and carbon atoms. Recognize, draw, and classify common biomolecules and their building blocks. Describe the formation and reactions of common biomolecules. Describe how common biomolecules function in the human body. Employ common practices in the organic chemistry laboratory. Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry laboratory.
	CHEM& 139 - General Chemistry Preparation 5 Credits Intended to prepare students for success in general chemistry. Emphasis on the development of learning strategies for descriptive and quantitative subject matter. Skill development in writing, memorization, visual models, calculators, proportional math and graphing will be applied to preparatory chemistry topics, including the development of atomic theory; electron configurations; bonding; chemical nomenclature; Lewis models; molecular geometries and properties; chemical amounts; empirical formulas; stoichiometry; and solution concentrations. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 or higher with a min. 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 98 Course Note Previously CHEM 150. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students planning to enroll in CHEM& 161 without prior college-preparatory chemistry. Active Date 20220330T15:33:16 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Topics may vary as instructors choose them to fit learning skills. They may include the following, not necessarily in this order. Introduction to Science and Chemistry (Defining terms) Atomic Theory (Drawing conclusions form experiments) Electron Configurations (Modeling) Atomic Properties (Relating models to observable properties) Bonding and Classes of Materials (Modeling) Naming Compounds (Memorization and following syntax rules) Lewis Models and the VSEPR Theory (Multi-step models) Intermolecular forces and material properties (Relating models to observable properties, synthesis of concepts) Scientific Calculators (Calculator usage) Measurement and Units (Proportional math) Speed and Energy of Light (Simple algebra and variable symbols) Atomic Mass and the Mole (Proportional math) Empirical Formulas (Finding proportions) Reactions and Stochiometry (Finding and using proportions) Solution Concentrations (Cumulative problem solving) Gas Laws (if time allows) (Direct and inverse proportions) Student Learning Outcomes Explain and apply scientific reasoning to chemical principles. Describe and recognize patterns in the characterization of matter and the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions. Predict and quantify relationships between species in a reaction, including converting between amounts using various units and stoichiometric amounts. Develop and practice a reflective approach to the learning process. Name and distinguish between different types of simple inorganic compounds. Communicate effectively in writing and work effectively with others.
	CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I 5 Credits General chemistry for science and engineering majors. This first course in a three-quarter sequence includes the scientific method, quantitative measurements, nomenclature, determining chemical formulas, reactions, calculations of reaction masses and enthalpy changes, solution reactions, theories of atomic structure, electron configurations and atomic properties, and bonding classes and theories of bonding in molecules. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 121 min 1.7 or CHEM& 139 min 1.7; and Math 098 with a min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 141 Course Note Note: Students who passed half a year of high school chemistry, in the last two years, with a B and have placement into Math 141+ can request an entry code for access to this class. In lieu of this or the prerequisite courses, students can also take a Chemistry Placement Test and place into Math 141+ to gain access to this course. Contact the Placement and Testing Center to schedule. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in a physical, life or health science, or engineering. Active Date 20220405T16:40:28 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content. Chemistry as a Science Measurement and Units Basic Atomic Theory Compounds and Nomenclature Formula Determination and Stoichiometry Reactions in Solutions Solution Stoichiometry Enthalpy Change and Reactions Electron structure in Atoms Electron Configurations Patterns in Atomic Properties Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Bonding Molecular structure Bond Theories and Bond Properties Student Learning Outcomes Properly perform laboratory operations and obtain, process, and analyze data. Apply fundamental atomic theories to describe the nature of bonding, molecular structures, properties, and chemical and physical changes. Perform mathematical analyses to accurately quantify matter and energy and to predict chemical and physical changes. Effectively collaborate with others to perform tasks. Communicate relevant chemical concepts effectively.
	CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry with Lab II 5 Credits General chemistry for science and engineering majors. The second course in a three-quarter sequence includes gas laws, intermolecular forces, properties of pure liquids and solids, crystal structures, concentration units and physical properties of solutions, equilibrium, acid-base theory and equilibrium applications, chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 161 min 1.7 Course Note MATH& 141 recommended. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in physical, life, or health sciences, or engineering. Active Date 20220405T16:40:30 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content. Gas Laws and Kinetic-Molecular Theory Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Pure Liquids and Solids Crystal Structures The Dissolving Process Concentration Units Solution Stoichiometry Colligative Properties of Solutions Equilibrium Le Chatelier’s Principle Acid-Base Theory Acid-Base Equilibria and pH Calculations Buffers and pH during Titrations Chemical Thermodynamics Electrochemistry Student Learning Outcomes Properly perform laboratory operations and obtain, process, and analyze data. Apply fundamental atomic theories, equilibrium, and thermodynamics to further describe, explain, and predict macroscopic properties and chemical and physical changes. Perform mathematical analyses to accurately quantify matter and energy and to predict chemical and physical changes. Effectively collaborate with others to perform tasks. Communicate relevant chemical concepts effectively.
	CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry with Lab III 5 Credits General chemistry for science and engineering majors. The third course in a three-quarter sequence includes chemical kinetics, nuclear reactions, descriptive chemistry of representative elements, transition metal properties, complex ions and coordination compounds, solubility and complex-ion equilibria, introductory organic chemistry, and an introduction to biomolecules. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 162 min 1.7 FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in physical, life, or health sciences, or engineering. Active Date 20220405T16:40:31 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content. Factors that affect reaction rates Rate Laws, Collision Theory, and Mechanisms Nuclear Stability and Reactivity Chemical Applications of Radioactivity Review of Electron Configurations and Atomic Properties The Periodic Law and Diagonal Relationships Acid-Base Character of Oxides and Hydroxides Representative Metals and Nonmetals Transition Metal Properties Complex lons and the Spectrochemical Series Solubility and Complex lon Formation Equilibria Introduction to Organic Chemistry Introduction to Biomolecules Special Topics or projects if time allows at the discretion of the instructor Student Learning Outcomes Properly perform laboratory operations and obtain, process, and analyze data. Apply fundamental atomic theories, equilibrium, and kinetics to further describe, explain, and predict macroscopic properties and chemical and physical changes. Perform mathematical analyses to accurately quantify matter and energy and to predict chemical and physical changes. Effectively collaborate with others to perform tasks. Communicate relevant chemical concepts effectively.
	CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry with Lab I 5 Credits Organic chemistry for science and engineering majors. The first course in a three-quarter sequence includes molecular structure, bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons and alkyl halides, an introduction to reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, and reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Laboratory includes an introduction to fundamental methods and techniques used for the preparation and characterization of organic molecules. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 163 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 201 and CHEM 204. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Science and Engineering majors and pre-professional (dental, pharmacy, optometry, medical, medical technician, chiropractic, dietetics, and veterinary medicine) students. Active Date 20230328T10:32:28 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Contact Hours 77 Degree Distributions: AA Natural Science Science Lab Course Outline Typical content includes: molecular structure and bonding resonance structures acid-base chemistry functional group nomenclature and chemistry mechanisms and reactive intermediates (kinetics and thermodynamics of) stereochemistry nucleophilic substitution & elimination reactions alkene addition reactions reactions of alkynes Fundamental laboratory methods and theory include melting-point determination distillation refluxing extraction and other methods commonly used in the organic chemistry laboratory including functional group and molecular structure determination. Student Learning Outcomes Apply the fundamentals of molecular structure and bonding to determine physical and chemical properties of organic molecules. Identify and draw common functional groups of organic molecules. Apply fundamental concepts of acid and base chemistry to organic molecules and reactions. Assess the fundamental concepts of kinetics and thermodynamics to predict products of organic reactions. Apply primary concepts behind nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to predict the outcome of a reaction. Purify and identify organic compounds by using basic skills in the organic chemistry laboratory.
	CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry with Lab II 5 Credits Continuation of CHEM& 261. The second course in a three-quarter sequence includes structures, reactions, mechanisms and preparation of molecules containing specific functional groups. Includes an introduction to instrumental analysis of organic molecules. Laboratory continues the application of methods and skills used to prepare and characterize organic molecules. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 261 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 202 and CHEM 205. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Science and Engineering majors and pre-professional (dental, pharmacy, optometry, medical, medical technician, chiropractic, dietetics, and veterinary medicine) students. Active Date 20230328T10:32:31 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Contact Hours 77 Degree Distributions: AA Natural Science Science Lab Course Outline Varies by instructor but typical content is likely to include: the chemistry of alkenes, alcohols, ethers, aromatic compounds, and pericyclic reactions, the theory and practice of using infrared spectroscopy (IR), mass spectrometry (MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for the elucidation of molecular structure. Laboratory methods, skills, and theory include the synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules using common methods such as distillation, refluxing, extraction, and chromatography followed by analysis using IR and/or NMR methods. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the formation and predict the reactivity of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Describe the mechanism of the formation and reactions of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Outline plausible multi-step synthesis of target organic molecules that involve alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Evaluate relative physical properties of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Effectively use instrumental analysis (IR, MS, NMR) for the elucidation of molecular structure. Synthesize and characterize target molecules in the organic chemistry lab. Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry lab.
	CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry with Lab III 5 Credits Continuation of CHEM& 262. The third course in a three-quarter sequence includes further study in the synthesis, reactivity and properties of molecules containing a variety of functional groups, including the structure, function and reactivity of biologically relevant molecules. Laboratory will emphasize synthesis and instrumental analysis of target molecules. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 262 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 203 and CHEM 206. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Science and Engineering majors and pre-professional (dental, pharmacy, optometry, medical, medical technician, chiropractic, dietetics, and veterinary medicine) students. Active Date 20230328T10:32:34 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Contact Hours 77 Degree Distributions: AA Natural Science Science Lab Course Outline Varies by instructor but typical content is likely to include: the preparation and reactivity of functional groups used in multi-step molecular synthesis. the structure, function, and reactivity of synthetically useful and/or biologically relevant molecules. the formation and chemical reactivity of functional groups such as conjugated alkenes, aromatic compounds, carboxylic acids, ketones, esters, amines, and amides will be emphasized. Laboratory methods, skills, and theory include the synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules using common methods such as distillation, refluxing, extraction, and chromatography followed by analysis using IR and/or NMR. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the mechanism of the formation and reactions of aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Outline plausible multi-step synthesis of target organic molecules that involve aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Evaluate relative physical properties of aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Describe the formation and predict the reactivity of common biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Effectively use instrumental analysis (IR, MS, NMR) for the elucidation of molecular structure. Synthesize and characterize target molecules in the organic chemistry lab Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry lab.
Chinese
	CHIN& 121 - Chinese I 5 Credits A comprehensive beginning Chinese course, which includes instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Course Note Previously CHIN 101. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Transfer students who need to fulfill a language requirement. Students interested in languages and cultures. Active Date 20210211T14:42:43 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Pinyin and the four tones Word order Word formation Asking questions Numbers and measure words Dates and time words Negative statements Word collocation Basic Chinese strokes and radicals Introduction to Chinese culture Student Learning Outcomes Interpersonal. Express self in conversations on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized. Interpretive. Answer questions and articulate the meaning of the main idea from simple, highly predictable oral, or written texts, with strong visual support. Presentational. Present information in front of an audience on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases and sentences that have been practiced and memorized. Cultural. Use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications for interpersonal written and oral communication. Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts. Connections. Present and discuss concepts and information of other disciplines through the Chinese language. Communities. Participate in communities at home and abroad in China.
	CHIN& 122 - Chinese II 5 Credits A comprehensive beginning Chinese course, which includes instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pre-requisite(s) CHIN& 121 min 1.5 Course Note Previously CHIN 102. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Transfer students who need to fulfill a language requirement. Students interested in languages and cultures. Active Date 20210211T14:42:43 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Word order word Collocation Idiomatic expressions Vocabulary building Conditional sentences Asking information questions describing objects, people, and problems giving advice expressing wishes, preferences, and opinions making comparisons introduction to Chinese festivals Student Learning Outcomes Interpersonal. Express self in conversations on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized. Interpretive. Answer questions and articulate the meaning of the main idea from simple, highly predictable oral, or written texts, with strong visual support. Presentational. Present information in front of an audience on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases and sentences that have been practiced and memorized. Cultural. Use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications for interpersonal written and oral communication. Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts. Connections. Present and discuss concepts and information of other disciplines through the Chinese language. Communities. Participate in communities at home and abroad in China.
	CHIN& 123 - Chinese III 5 Credits A comprehensive beginning Chinese course, which includes instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pre-requisite(s) CHIN& 122 min 1.5 Course Note Previously CHIN 103. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Transfer students who need to fulfill a language requirement; students needing Humanities distribution credits; students interested in languages and cultures. Active Date 20210211T14:42:44 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Word order Word collocation Idiomatic expressions Particles Transitional words and expressions 4-character idioms Vocabulary building Measure words Writing Chinese characters Introduction to Chinese culture Student Learning Outcomes Interpersonal. Express self in conversations on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized. Interpretive. Answer questions and articulate the meaning of the main idea from simple, highly predictable oral, or written texts, with strong visual support. Presentational. Present information in front of an audience on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases and sentences that have been practiced and memorized. Cultural. Use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications for interpersonal written and oral communication. Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts. Connections. Present and discuss concepts and information of other disciplines through the Chinese language. Communities. Participate in communities at home and abroad in China.
	CHIN& 221 - Chinese IV 5 Credits Complete review of grammar and increased conversation; reading short pieces of literature increasingly complex; and writing assignments on varied topics. Includes history and/or culture. Pre-requisite(s) CHIN& 123 min 1.5 Course Note Previously CHIN 201. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve For those who completed Chinese 123 or its equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Active Date 2015-11-02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Descriptive/Potential complements describing the subject Interrogative pronouns appearing in statements Variances in expressing the duration of an action Passive-voice sentences Making comparisons Reading and discussing passages orally in Chinese. Discussing Chinese idioms and poems Introduction to Chinese Culture Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in speaking Chinese with emphasis on pronunciation, speaking and understanding. Demonstrate an ability to use basic grammatical structures. Demonstrate an ability to read and write in Chinese. Demonstrate an understanding of Chinese-speaking culture and their relationship with English-speaking U.S. culture. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of effective communication in an increasingly global society.
	CHIN& 222 - Chinese V 5 Credits Complete review of grammar and increased conversation; reading short pieces of literature increasingly complex; and writing assignments on varied topics. Includes history and/or culture. Pre-requisite(s) CHIN& 221 min 1.5 Course Note Previously CHIN 202. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve For those who completed Chinese 221 or its equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Active Date 2011-08-08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Word order in Chinese Existential sentences Topic sentences Position of time phrases Resultative/Descriptive/Directional complements Chinese Numerical series Reading and discussing passage orally in Chinese. Retelling story or the gist of articles in Students’ own words. Discussing Chinese idioms and poems Assigned Compositions Introduction to Chinese Culture Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in speaking Chinese with emphasis on pronunciation, speaking and understanding. Demonstrate an ability to use basic grammatical structures. Demonstrate an ability to read and write in Chinese. Demonstrate an understanding of Chinese-speaking culture and their relationship with English-speaking U.S. culture. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of effective communication in an increasingly global society.
	CHIN& 223 - Chinese VI 5 Credits Complete review of grammar and increased conversation; reading short pieces of literature increasingly complex; and writing assignments on varied topics. Includes history and/or culture. Pre-requisite(s) CHIN& 222 min 1.5 Course Note Previously CHIN 203. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve For those who completed Chinese 222 or its equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Active Date 2011-08-08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline Directional complements indicating results Rhetorical Questions Cohesive devices Interrogative pronouns used for non-interrogative purposes. ba structure Reading and discussing passage orally in Chinese. Retelling story or the gist of articles in Students’ own words. Assigned Compositions Introduction to Chinese Culture Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in speaking Chinese with emphasis on pronunciation, speaking and understanding. Demonstrate an ability to use basic grammatical structures. Demonstrate an ability to read and write in Chinese. Demonstrate an understanding of Chinese-speaking culture and their relationship with English-speaking U.S. culture. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of effective communication in an increasingly global society.
College Studies
	COL 98 - HSC College Success Seminar 3 Credits Helps students better understand the college experience and develop tools for academic and personal success. Topics include study skills, goal setting, college policies and resources, academic and career planning, time management, relationships and self-empowerment, and discussing controversial issues and topics. Some class sections will focus on a special theme or introduce students to particular majors/career fields. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed for students in the high school completion program. COL 098 will be particularly helpful for students new to higher education and/or lacking in proper preparation for academic success. Active Date 2014-09-03 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Course Outline I. Introduction to the course II. What is college all about? What must you know and do? III. Highline Community College: Policies and Resources IV. Understanding ourselves and our goals: Planning for success V. Study skills and time management VI. Using this information on a daily basis VII. What transferrable skills will help you excel in all of your courses? VIII. Why is your ability to communicate effectively about issues/topics important? Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the policies and resources at Highline. Show awareness of self,academic and career goals, and an ability to plan for success. Demonstrate an ability to develop meaningful relationships with faculty members and their peers for a healthy academic support structure. Demonstrate an ability to use study and time management skills effectively. In themed sections: Show knowledge of issues which are the focus of the course section and/or potential majors/career fields. Communicate topics and issues effectively in a multi-cultural classroom setting that propels the learning in the classroom Provide sound and logical reasoning to support arguments orally and written
	COL 100 - College Success Seminar 3 Credits Helps students better understand the college experience and develop tools for academic and personal success. Topics include study skills, goal setting, college policies and resources, academic and career planning, time management, relationships and self-empowerment. Some class sections will focus on a special theme or introduce students to particular majors/career fields. This course may be offered at 1, 2 or 3 credits, and course elements will vary depending on the number of credits. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to benefit all students. COL 100 will be particularly helpful for students new to higher education and/or lacking in proper preparation for academic success. Active Date 2014-05-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Course Outline I. Introduction to the course II. What is college all about? What must you know and do? III. Highline Community College: Policies and Resources IV. Understanding ourselves and our goals: Planning for success V. Study skills and time management VI. Using this information on a daily basis Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the policies and resources at Highline. Show awareness of self,academic and career goals, and an ability to plan for success. Demonstrate an ability to develop meaningful relationships with faculty members and their peers for a healthy academic support structure. Demonstrate an ability to use study and time management skills efectively. In themed sections: Show knowledge of issues which are the focus of the course section and/or potential majors/career fields.
	COL 101 - Strengthening Navigational Skills 3 Credits In this course, you’ll build connections with other students, faculty, and staff, and get to know resources and degree pathways at the college. Together, we’ll build strategies for effective learning, goal setting, and self-care for college. With a recognition of your own strengths and support systems, you’ll create plans for funding and your degree and career goals. You belong here at Highline. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Online Fall Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online Designed to Serve This course is intended for students in their first 30 credits of college courses who have not taken a college success course yet. Active Date 20230328T10:32:53 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Belonging to College: community and identity development, mindset and motivation, power and empowerment, assets and strengths College navigation: technology tools, campus resources, clubs, programs and degrees, funding for college Success strategies: study skills, note-taking, time management, stress management, social and emotional wellness Information literacy: finding, evaluating, and using sources Career exploration: career interest assessments, research on career fields and jobs Student Learning Outcomes Formulate and practice communication strategies to build connections with other students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrate effective use of technology tools required for college success. Identify and engage with campus resources, communities, programs, structures, and people who can support their success. Articulate funding options for college that align with student's needs. Devise a plan to effectively manage academic workload with time management, learning strategies, and social and emotional wellness. Navigate, evaluate and demonstrate ethical use of library resources for information literacy assignments. Develop academic planning goals based on Degree Pathway and career interest exploration. Describe aspects of identity development and personal strengths for positive self-concept in college.
	COL 105 - Navigating College 5 Credits In this course, you’ll build connections with other students, faculty, and staff, and get to know resources and degree pathways at the college.Together, we’ll build strategies for effective learning, goal setting, and self-care for college. You’ll engage with formal and informal collaborative work to consider in more depth your own insights, what the research shows, and what Highline offers. With a recognition of your own strengths and support systems, you’ll create plans for college funding, completing your degree and moving toward career goals. You belong here at Highline. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Online Fall Day, Evening, Online Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online Designed to Serve This course is intended for students in their first 30 credits of college courses who have not taken a college success course yet. Active Date 20220330T15:33:25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Building community, self and others: community building activities Campus systems, resources, and pathways: college academic terminology; technology literacy for college systems; and other college resources, degree and pathways Funding: identify sources of support at Highline College success skills: effective learning and time management strategies to manage academic load and stress with personal self-care strategies Information Literacy: learning to use library and internet resources with confidence Career planning: career and personality assessments (WOIS, Career Coach, etc.), job fairs, relation to personal and cultural capital Goal setting: identify pathway, educational plan for career interest Identity development, power and privilege: different identity development theories, intersections of identity, environmental barriers, imposter syndrome, impact of trauma, healthy self-concept for college. Strength-based approach: study past achievements and accomplishments, write reports describing how they operate at their best, what strengths are used, and how they combine in career developing activities Student Learning Outcomes Formulate and practice interpersonal and small group communication strategies to build connections with other students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrate effective use of technology tools required for college success. Construct an actionable plan for involvement in campus resources and communities. Articulate funding options for college that align with student’s needs. Devise a plan to effectively manage academic workload based on an evaluation of a variety of learning and time management strategies. Generate a process to confidently and competently navigate library resources to prepare for future information literacy assignments. Construct a degree plan based on program options and evaluation of pathway/career goal assessments. Examine facets of identity development and articulate personal strengths for positive self concept in college.
	COL 200 - TRIO Summer Bridge 3 Credits Students participate in instruction based, interactive and group learning activities that support building their academic, transfer, community support and financial literacy competencies preparing them to successfully transfer. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve TRIO requests that the Summer Bridge program serve current HCC students enrolled in TRIO. TRIO serves students that are first-generation, low-income and students that have documented disabilities. TRIO students intend to transfer to 4-year colleges. Our intention is to assist these students in preparing to transition and transfer on to a 4-year college. Active Date 2012-07-24 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Class Limit 33 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This three-week Summer Bridge course is designed to introduce TRiO students to tools to further writing development and enhance the college experience while at Highline. The course will provide an opportunity for students to explore college success strategies, build community and develop the skills necessary to become a master student. Specific emphasis will be placed on identity development, campus resources, success strategies, study skills, transfer information and cross cultural communication. Provide instruction to familiarize students with the transfer process and assign the mandatory documents students will need to successfully transfer. Week 1: -Demonstrate knowledge of college success skills such as time management, educational planning, study skills and utilizing resources. -Identify personal values and unique skills/qualities and apply these towards academic and career goals. -Plan for transfer to 4-year institutions by researching schools and programs/majors and apply and produce documentation necessary for application. Week 2: -Demonstrate that you can write a college personal statement with a thesis, at least three body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence and support, and a conclusion. -Produce writing that demonstrates your personal speech style and your values -Produce writing that reflects on your own identity and your goals. -Produce writing that demonstrates cultural competence: awareness that your audience is diverse and will hear you better if they feel respected. Week 3: -Demonstrate knowledge of budget management and personal finance -Demonstrate an understanding of the cost of attendance for 4 year colleges and how the costs break down -Produce a personal budget of your current financial situation and a sample budget of a student at a 4-year college -Demonstrate knowledge of loans, grants and scholarships Timeline ( schedule more specific dates) Synchronization of the Curriculum Hiring of Faculty Training on TRIO population and community needs (TRIO) Curriculum Development Provide past syllabus Math and Budgeting section Grading Contract Speaker Scheduling (TRIO and Faculty) Recruitment (TRIO) Scheduling and Enrollment Assessment Student Learning Outcomes Develop knowledge of the transfer process. Expand awareness of personal values and identity development. Become familiar with Highline’s student services, faculty, and staff. Create friendships and build relationships with other students, faculty, and staff Learn basic concepts related to culture and diversity, and cultural experiences other than one’s own. Enhance critical reading skills through encounters with culturally significant texts. Increase competence in grammar and editing skills. Enhance writing skills through creating personal statements and reviewing popular literary works. Explore and clarify academic and career objectives. Expand competency in personal budgeting and financial literacy including financial aid awards, cost of attendance and creating a personal budget
Communication Studies
	CMST 80 - Improving Speech Skills 5 Credits Teaches beginning speaking, listening and feedback skills. Includes intellectual, emotional, physical and cross-cultural aspects of communication. Course Note Previously SPCH 080. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students who would like continuous practical experience in groups, one-to-one and public speaking. Active Date 2012-02-22 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline I. Speaking (public) A. Informative B. Teaching C. Oral reading D. Recordings to improve pronunciation II. Group Participation A. Discussion B. Interviewing C. Problem Solving D. Listening E. Cultural Expectations Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of basic oral communication processes. Develop leadership skills. Improve confidence in public speaking. Improve listening skills. Participate effectively in a group.
	CMST 91 - Beginning Communication Skills 5 Credits Introduces beginning communication skills, classroom discussion, basic speech organization. Examines communication apprehension. Pre-requisite(s) CMST 080 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have completed CMST 080, with less than a 2.0, in order to prepare them to enter CMST 101 or 220. Active Date 2014-01-13 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Intrapersonal Communicaiton - self exploration Communication Apprehension - treatment techniques Critical Listening Discussion Small Group Communication Informative Speaking Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrates understanding of the communication process. Demonstrate skills necessary to listen effectively in informational and critical settings. Construct and present an informative speech. Demonstrate appropriate use of visual aids for classroom presentations. Identify and apply effective decision-making methods for a group task.
	CMST 95 - Interactional Communication 5 Credits Foundational application of communication concepts related to successfully attempting and executing engagement/self-advocacy in social and professional (college, career) interactions. Emerging skills practice in verbal communication, nonverbal communication, and listening to increase conversational competence in interpersonal and professional contexts. Emphasis on self-concept and self-esteem to bolster enhanced confidence in initiating, maintaining, and cultivating conversations in various contexts. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Designed for students in ACHIEVE/ACCESS Services, ISP, special populations Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who need preliminary support in self-advocacy and fundamentals of interactional communication prior to taking other Communication courses. Serves as a step-up from CMST 80 for students who need further assistance prior to entering CMST 101 or other CMST courses. Active Date 20180523T10:50:06 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 22 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outline: Fundamentals of self-concept/self-esteem Definitions How self-concept/self-esteem impacts motivation, confidence, and competence in communication Strategies to enhance self-concept/self-esteem to attempt/engage conversation Identifying different types of relationships and determining how each is impacted by communication Identifying how communication impacts social relationships, initiating/building/maintaining friendships. Identifying how communication impacts professional relationships (to include college/career) Discerning ways to communicate appropriately in a given interactional context. Verbal and nonverbal strategies for self-advocacy in social and professional (college/career) situations Examples of verbal and nonverbal attributes of conversations Selecting proper words and nonverbal messaging for initiating and maintaining conversation Multi-layered practice utilizing appropriate conversational prompts and nonverbal mechanics in various interactional contexts. Listening and responding strategies Identifying different types of listening and responding strategies Selecting appropriate listening/responding behaviors in a given context; reacting and revising when necessary Diverse practice utilizing listening/responding strategies in various interactional contexts. Self-advocacy in social and professional situations Using appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication when requesting help Using appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication when dealing with complex conversations Using appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication when introducing new ideas, getting one’s needs met, etc. Student Learning Outcomes Practices initiating and cultivating effective social and professional interactions, increasing confidence and competence based on self-concept and self-esteem. Foundationally attempts and executes appropriate verbal and nonverbal strategies for self-advocacy in typical social and professional interactions. Foundationally attempts and executes practical listening and responding strategies for typical social and professional interactions. Practices fundamental skills in navigating complex conversations (difficult interactions, intimidation, conflict, etc.), increasing competence and confidence.
	CMST 103 - CSMT& 101 Completion 1 Credits Designed for students who have taken a four credit Introduction to Communication class and need to earn a fifth credit . Student must have earned a 2.0 or higher in the four-credit class. In order to enroll, students will need to provide proof of successful completion of an introduction to communication course at another college. Pre-requisite(s) CMST 101 min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Designed for students who have taken a four credit Introduction to Communication class and need to earn a fifth credit . Student must have earned a 2.0 or higher in the four-credit class. Active Date 2012-05-24 Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 5 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 10 Total Contact Hours 10 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline This one credit course will address area(s) of need to fulfill the Communication Studies 101 requirements. The content areas may include communication theory, intercultural, interpersonal, small group communication and/or public speaking. The specific area(s) will be mutually decided by the student and the instructor, depending on the student’s area of needs. First, review the course work from the other college. Second, identify the area(s) of need and develop appropriate assignment(s) to meet the CMST 101 completion requirement. Last, evaluate the completed assignment(s). Student Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the ability to identify key concepts in intrapersonal, interpersonal and small group communication as they relate to “real life” situations or “life-like narratives.” 2. Construct and present effective informative and persuasive public presentations. 3. Identify and demonstrate principles of information literacy, which includes correct incorporation of highly credible, multifaceted supporting material into public presentations. 4. Apply principles of diversity in interpersonal, public, and group communication.
	CMST 200 - Intercultural Communication 5 Credits Speech communication theory and strategies designed to enhance the student’s ability to interact with persons from different cultures both within and outside our border. Studied from the perspective of context, and its application to personal relationships and organizational settings. Intercultural Communication (CMST 200) aligns with Highline’s DG Core Competency. Placement Eligibility English 97 Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 200. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students preparing to be successful in our new global environment. Active Date 20230328T10:32:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Communications Diversity & Globalism Humanities Area I ProfTech Related Instruction Communications Course Outline This course focuses on communication theory and strategies designed to enhance students’ ability to interact competently and responsibly with persons from different cultures. I. A goal of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of concepts central to intercultural communication and knowledge of specific cultural practices. A. Students gain knowledge of concepts central to intercultural communication theory, including the nature of culture, the influence of power and unearned privilege, and Hofstede-type categories of cultural patterns. B. Students learn to analyze and understand cultural and to gain self knowledge regarding cultural beliefs, values and norms. II. A goal of this course is to develop students’ motivation to understand and respect diverse cultural practices. A. Students learn to prioritize understanding of and respect for (rather than judgment of) diverse cultural beliefs, values, and norms. B. Students learn to distinguish between description, interpretation, and evaluation in their personal responses to cultural practices. C. Students are encouraged to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills (demonstrating cognitive complexity and the ability to view situations from multiple perspectives). III. A goal of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of concepts central to intercultural communication and knowledge of specific cultural practices. A. Students learn guidelines for productive communication across diverse cultures. B. Students practice engaging in productive discussion with diverse others. Student Learning Outcomes Accurately interpret intercultural communication concepts relative to their personal and professional experiences within a globalized society. Recognize how multiple worldviews, experiences, and power structures affect the beliefs, norms, and values across cultures. Articulate the role of communication in negotiating our identities within a global context. Explain the role their own communication plays in perpetuating or addressing various ethical, social, and environmental challenges. Evaluate how conflicting cultural perspectives create barriers to effective intercultural communication. Recognize the role communication plays in the creation and perpetuation of structural, systemic, and institutional oppression.
	CMST 205 - Nonverbal Communication 5 Credits Explores perspectives on the prevalence and importance of nonverbal communication in human interaction. Includes effects of environment and space, physical appearance, physical behavior, the eyes and face, and vocal cues on human communication with a special emphasis on understanding intercultural differences. Pre-requisite(s) CMST 080 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility English 099 or higher Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 205. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Any student desiring to improve his/her communication skills and develop the ability to better understand others in various cultural settings. Active Date 2011-06-13 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline I. Basic Perspectives II. Environment and space effects on human communication. III. Physical appearance and dress IV. Kinetics V. Face and eyes VI. Paralanguage VII. Touch VIII. Nonverbal determinants in business and intercultural communication. Student Learning Outcomes Identify nonverbal codes Use nonverbal behavior effectively Explain how nonverbal behavior differs between cultures. Explain the role of nonverbal behaviors in the making of meaning.
	CMST 291 - Contractual Studies 1 Credits Offers individual activities under the guidance of an instructor. May include Readers Theater or other performance situations, interviewing or projects in interpersonal, nonverbal or public communication. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Previously SPCH 291. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of communication studies. Active Date 20201105T14:50:27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent communication studies project that conforms to given requirements.
	CMST 292 - Contractual Studies 2 Credits Offers individual activities under the guidance of an instructor. May include Readers Theater or other performance situations, interviewing or projects in interpersonal, nonverbal or public communication. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Previously SPCH 292 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of communication studies. Active Date 20201105T14:50:27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent communication studies project that conforms to given requirements.
	CMST 293 - Contractual Studies 3 Credits Offers individual activities under the guidance of an instructor. May include Readers Theater or other performance situations, interviewing or projects in interpersonal, nonverbal or public communication. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Previously SPCH 293. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of communication studies. Active Date 20201105T14:50:28 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 99 Total Contact Hours 99 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent communication studies project that conforms to given requirements.
	CMST 294 - Contractual Studies 4 Credits Offers individual activities under the guidance of an instructor. May include Readers Theater or other performance situations, interviewing or projects in interpersonal, nonverbal or public communication. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Previously SPCH 294. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of communication studies. Active Date 20201105T14:50:28 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 132 Total Contact Hours 132 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent communication studies project that conforms to given requirements.
	CMST 295 - Contractual Studies 5 Credits Offers individual activities under the guidance of an instructor. May include Readers Theater or other performance situations, interviewing or projects in interpersonal, nonverbal or public communication. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Previously SPCH 295. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of communication studies. Active Date 20201105T14:50:29 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent communication studies project that conforms to given requirements.
	CMST 310 - Interpersonal Communication in Diverse Healthcare Settings 5 Credits Students will apply communication concepts and theories to the culturally diverse healthcare workplace, focusing on patient-practitioner interactions and effective communication with the multidisciplinary care team, as well as patient’s families and advocates. Themes include ethical communication, listening, nonverbal communication, language, giving and receiving feedback, conflict management, and cultural responsiveness in common health-related scenarios. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students entering into health professions Active Date 20230320T11:44:03 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: BAS Communications Course Outline Communication models and reflections in one’s practice; self-awareness How to be an expert learner Reflection and self-awareness Reflective and reflexive practice Conflict between needs and values The reflection project: Self-assessment and formulation of practices for strengthening of myriad communication skills Person-Centered Care, Introductions/Information, & Questioning, Comforting, Confronting ICF model Mutual understanding, respect, empathy in person or family-centered healthcare interactions Environmental introductions for emotional safety Turning closed/leading questions into open/probing questions Encouraging versus trivializing responses Complimentary nonverbal communication for empathetic responses Awareness of Personal Assumptions & Awareness of the Persons for Healthcare Communication & Communicating with Indigenous Persons & Ethics Personal assumptions and stereotypical judgments Communication accommodations for “whole person” attributes i.e., physical, sexual, cognitive, social, or spiritual needs. Communicating with Indigenous persons in the healthcare system Transforming unethical communication to ethical communication Effective Conclusions of Interactions and Services & Nonverbal Communication for the Healthcare Professional 5. Listening, Environments, Holistic Communication, Culture Student Learning Outcomes Practice articulating effective verbiage used in common interactions (effective introductions/conclusions, delivering information, asking questions, and providing feedback) with diverse patients in hypothetical situations. Practice using verbiage that reflects ethical communication and a “whole person” approach with diverse patients, families, providers, and healthcare staff in hypothetical situations. Assess effective nonverbal communication during interactions with diverse patients, families, providers, and healthcare staff in the healthcare setting. Practice articulating verbiage that reflects culturally safe communication practices (effective listening, holistic communication, and environmental validation) in hypothetical situations with diverse patients. Practice articulating verbiage that reflects effective conflict management when facing hypothetical misunderstandings with diverse patients, families, providers, and healthcare staff. Formulate strategies to strengthen interpersonal communication skills and improve effectiveness of practitioner/patient interactions, based on reflection of existing communication behaviors and habits.
	CMST 320 - Presentation Skills 5 Credits Applied practice in preparation and delivery of extensive or brief, technical and non-technical public speeches. Examines and demonstrates fundamental strategies for logically organized and properly researched presentations to diverse audiences in multifaceted situations. Analyzes and practices engaging delivery dynamics and visual aids usage appropriate for myriad presentation types. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of speeches with others will be required. Presentation Skills (CMST 320) aligns with Highline’s Effective Communication Core Competency. Pre-requisite(s) Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS Course Note Admission to a BAS program required. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students who are enrolled in BAS degree programs at Highline College. Active Date 20230328T10:32:42 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: BAS Communications Course Outline Fundamentals of public speaking Communication models; transactional communication with an audience Audience analysis; speaking to diverse audiences Ethical speaking Speech types for industry Informative speeches Trainings Briefings Status reports Impromptu for meetings Persuasive speeches Problem-solution Sales/goodwill pitch Question and answer sessions Information literacy for diverse speeches Language techniques: technical, layperson, word choice, color, rhythm Notes development Delivery dynamics relevant to talk type: Notes handling, hand gestures, body positioning, vocal qualities, speaking equipment (lecterns, podiums, other), facial expressions Visual aids for myriad presentations Student Learning Outcomes Constructs varied length ethical, supported, organized informative and persuasive presentations that conform to professional speaking situations. Skillfully adapts language for diverse audiences to represent an organization, department, or individual position. Exhibits delivery dynamics appropriate for the speaking situation and audience. Produces effective visual aids that compliment speaker and purpose, and fit speaking logistics. Effectively interacts with the audience during presentations via question and answer sessions and/or audience feedback, where appropriate.
	CMST 330 - Communication and Organizational Behavior 5 Credits Exploration of the theories, theories, structure, and processes of communication in organizations. Applied practice utilizing communication competency as a foundation of organizational change and effectiveness at the individual, group, and organization-wide levels. Focuses on problem-solving, mediation, and resolution within various organizational roles. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of prompted conversations and speeches with others will be required. Pre-requisite(s) Students must be admitted in a BAS program. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS Course Note Admission to a BAS program required. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve Students in one of the four BAS programs. Active Date 20230328T10:32:45 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: BAS Communications Course Outline Analyze common characteristics of all organizations: Types Systems Norms Hierarchy Roles Culture Evaluate existing personal communication behaviors and determine how those behaviors impact a role within an organization. Communication apprehension Nonverbal behavior Listening Conflict management style Personality Temperament Analyze communication networks within an organization Formal communication flow Impact of communication flow Evaluate communication in various organizational roles Peons Mid-level workers Managers High-ups Power Status Analyze organizational culture Figurative culture Collaboration Change Literal culture Race/Ethnicity Gender Ethnocentrism Meeting culture Productivity in meetings Electronic culture Evaluate common conflict problems in an organization Group consensus versus groupthink Disagreement Defensiveness Discrimination Problem-solving/resolution Mediation Student Learning Outcomes Formulate recommendations for problems in a hypothetical or real-world organizational situation, citing accurate organizational communication theories. Construct communication strategies to respond to various management leadership styles and managerial decision-making processes. Construct productive communication strategies that consider cultural differences in organizational settings. Discern effective responses for problem-solving, resolution, and mediation in organizations. Formulate critical thinking questions regarding various organizational dynamics, based on analysis of personality and organizational traits, power structures, company politics, and organizational change.
	CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication 5 Credits This course explores fundamental elements, characteristics, and processes of human communication, with emphasis on confident and competent dyadic and group discussions and introductory presentation skills. Students analyze and practice effective interaction strategies within interpersonal, intercultural, classroom, professional, and cyberspace contexts. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of prompted conversations and speeches with others will be required. Introduction to communication (CMST& 101) aligns with Highline’s Effective Communication Core Competency.  Pre-requisite(s) Placement Eligibility English 97 Course Note Previously SPCH 100. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve A basic course for students in all fields, both vocational and transfer, who desire to increase skills and the understanding of public speaking as well as interpersonal communication. Active Date 20230320T11:44:08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Communications Humanities Area I ProfTech Related Instruction Communications Course Outline Human Communication: Fundamentals of Communication Concepts Perception of Self and Perception of Others Culture and Communication Language Listening Nonverbal Communication Interpersonal relationships Group Communication: Characteristics of groups and teams Problem-solving strategies Conducting group discussions Public Communication Principles of effective presentations: basic organization, central message, support, language. Developing and delivering an effective presentation. Student Learning Outcomes Articulate how the communication process applies in diverse human communication contexts. Accurately apply basic communication concepts to real-world and hypothetical personal, academic, and professional situations. Demonstrate effective strategies in small group/dyadic interactions. Demonstrate emerging oral communication skills by constructing and delivering a support-based presentation.
	CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media 5 Credits Requires students to go beyond their usual role as consumers of the mass media, to think critically about the media as a cultural and economic institution. Course Note Previously JRNL 100. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve General distribution humanities students, 2-year students transferring into 4-year journalism/mass media degrees. Active Date 20230328T12:54:12 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Communications Humanities Area I Course Outline A. Class will begin by covering mass media including news, magazines, radio, etc., and advertising and public relations. B. As course progresses, it will broaden to include various conceptual and theoretical issues, including issues, including ethics, law and issues related to media bias and objectively. C. Class also will discuss inter-cultural perceptions of news and information. Student Learning Outcomes Explain the history and evolution of mass media industries and usage trends. Summarize the impact of media convergence on the objectivity and diversity of media messages. Critique the influence of mass media on political, economic, and cultural norms within society. Evaluate the effects of mass media on socialization within a global society. Describe the influence of mass media on our personal daily decisions, behaviors, perceptions, morals, and values.
	CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication 5 Credits Offers real-world practice and theoretical foundation in the communication dynamics of personal relationships, including romantic/friend, family and professional contexts. Explores strategies to analyze and improve communication competence in perception, language, self-concept, self-disclosure, listening, conflict management and emotional expression skills. Placement Eligibility English 99 Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 210. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students, including transfer and certificate, who want to improve their interpersonal relationships with family, friends and co-workers. Active Date 20230328T10:32:48 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 22 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Communications Humanities Area I ProfTech Related Instruction Communications Course Outline The dynamics of communication Oral Communication: listening, language, nonverbal Basic processes in dyadic interaction Communication competence Analyzing messages in family, professional, friendship, and romantic exchanges Variability of design Variability of production Variability of exchange Variability of interpretation Managing conflict Basic processes in dyadic interaction Cultural contexts Perception Relationship-building Nonverbal Student Learning Outcomes Accurately interpret interpersonal communication concepts relative to their personal and professional experiences. Accurately interpret hypothetical and real-world dyadic situations, both mediated and face-to-face, based on interpersonal communication theory. Modify communication strategies based on real-time (in and out of class) and mediated conversation with diverse conversation partners.
	CMST& 220 - Public Speaking 5 Credits Students will develop practical presentation and deliver a variety of speeches suitable for many settings such as the workplace, community and school. Speaking competence is developed including use of audio-visual materials. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of speeches with others will be required. Public Speaking (CMST& 220) aligns with Highline’s Effective Communication Core Competency.  Placement Eligibility English 101 Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 213. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students and employed people who want to learn about preparation and delivery of public message. Active Date 20230328T10:32:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Communications Humanities Area I ProfTech Related Instruction Communications Course Outline Theories of public speaking Developing the speech Research methods Organization Developing speech notes Audio-visual materials Delivering the speech Vocal Physical Applied practice and analysis Student Learning Outcomes Construct effectively organized, supported, audience-centered presentations, including informative and persuasive approaches. Employ language choices that enhance the effectiveness of the presentation and are appropriate for a given audience. Apply effective delivery techniques to appear prepared and confident, and to enhance audience engagement and comprehension. Analyze and critique their own and others’ performances, based on objective criteria.
	CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication 5 Credits Explores leadership and discussion in small group contexts with the goal of developing communication behaviors that promote a more effective and satisfying experience in groups and leadership situations. Addresses the functional problems of leadership, organizations in groups, involvement strategies within groups, problem solving, conflict management, decision making, consensus building, conformity and critical thinking. Pre-requisite(s) CMST 080 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility English 099 or higher Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 210. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve All students seeking to enhance their experiences within groups and teams, whether social or professional. Also, students interested in becoming competent and effective communicators with an emphasis on leadership and participation in groups and teams. Active Date 2011-07-06 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline A. Students will gain an understanding of the development of communication effectiveness through a critical analysis of leadership and discussion in small groups, particularly the physical and psychological conditions that influence communication and leadership in groups. B. Group communication theory: groups as systems, group development, group climate, roles and leadership in groups, developing effective teams, group discussion strategies (recognizing both defective and effective decision making and problem solving), power dynamics in groups, conflict management, technology and virtual groups, and group oral presentations. Student Learning Outcomes Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of small group and team communication processes through readings, videos, and group activities. Students will apply conceptual ideas about effective group discussion techniques to practical communication situations. Students will develop communication competence in small group and team settings Students will explore various decision making techniques (e.g., majority, minority, or unanimity/consensus rule) in problem solving situations Students will think critically, analyzing arguments from different points of view and cultural/diverse perspectives, demonstrating how conflict can be a productive part of communication. Students will develop communication behaviors that promote a more effective, efficient, and satisfying interaction in groups and leadership contexts.
Computer Information Systems
	CIS 111 - Introduction to 3D Graphics & Animation 5 Credits Students learn the basic concepts of the 3D GUI and will be able to design, model, texture-map, and render images with the use of various 3D software. Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 100 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students intending to pursue the Animation short certificate, also others who wish to learn more about 3D imaging and animation technologies. Active Date 20170622T08:37:45 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to the 3D workspace, tools and navigating sub menus. 2. Introduction to primitive shapes, sky, water and terrain editors. 3. Introduction to materials and bump-mapping. 4. Lighting fundamentals. 5. Modeling fundamentals. 6. Introduction to rendering, understanding DOF (Depth of Field) and camera settings/modes. 7. Overview of the animation timeline and key-frames. 8. Create and develop a 3D scene with custom-made model, texturing, and lighting. Render image for final intended output. Student Learning Outcomes Be able to apply and use 3D GUI terminology. Accurately navigate the 3D GUI, and differentiate model types. Utilize appropriate techniques for creating custom 3D models, and texture mapping. Maintain and incorporate the scene building process, and integrate different rendering techniques. Effectively employ various output methods for use with print, web, and video production.
	CIS 114 - 3D Technologies I 5 Credits Students learn the basic concepts of creating three-dimensional objects, starting from primitive shapes, or based off of two-dimensional drawings. Students will become well-versed in good practices with Wings 3D; how to effectively use the modeling tools, making new geometry, bridging objects, exporting/importing 3D models, and preparing the models for 3D printing. Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 100 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled within any program, and for those wishing to pursue degrees with an emphasis on emerging technologies. Active Date 2015-07-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to current 3D technologies. 2. Introduction to Wings 3D’s interface. 3. Importing external 3D models, and making selections. 4. Modeling fundamentals. 5. Working from drawings: using the Geometry Graph & Color Palette. 6. Introduction to manipulation tools: Deform, Mirror, Smooth, Extrude, Bend, Bend-Clamped. 7. How to use your models to your advantage: shell extrude, creating new geometry, and setting the line strength. 8. How to prepare your models for use with other technologies: Exporting objects/models. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be able to explain basic 3D components, and terms. Students will understand how to navigate the 3D workspace environment, and sub menus. Students will gain the ability to import, and manipulate 3D models/objects. Students will understand basic techniques for creating custom 3D models/objects. Students will gain the knowledge of various output methods for use in 3D printing, or for use in other 3D software programs.
	CIS 122 - Web Design & Wire Framing 5 Credits Teaches students how to design and create website designs from initial idea, wire framing, mockup, graphic design via current tools used in the field of web design. Placement Eligibility English 097 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve Students wanting to explore and know how to design web sites using industry standard tools and methods. Active Date 20170731T09:57:32 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline - Graphic design - Learning to separate content from design - Standard tools and technologies used in industry - Wire framing and mockup up - Slicing and separating graphics - Using different tools to bring together a websites front end - integrating designs into front end and backend scripts Student Learning Outcomes Design and create pleasing front-end graphic designs Be able to utilize tools and technologies during the process of design Be able to integrate graphics and designs as mockups Be able to clearly follow the steps of an idea, wire framing, design, mock-up and final design.
	CIS 140 - CIS INTERNSHIP 10 Credits Provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge and skills into practical experience in the workplace. In addition to the work experience, which is related to career goals and major, students participate in self-evaluation. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students pursuing professional technical programs (AAS) students who want to gain practical work experience using the concepts and skills learned in the classroom and lab. Students will do a minimum of 30 hours of internship (1 Credit). This class is usually taken towards the end of a short certificate or AAS. Active Date 20190722T16:11:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 300 Total Contact Hours 300 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Topics: Identified through a learning experience; evaluation prepared by the student and site supervisor - Measurable Learning Objectives - Successful Work Habits and Attitudes - Time Management - Self Evaluation - Related professional technical skills. Student Learning Outcomes Successfully apply coursework concepts to an on-the-job environment. Efficiently manage time and deadlines as specified by one's supervisor. Record job duties and timesheet. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary. Communicate effectively with individuals, supervisor and in a team environment. Update co-op coordinator of the internship with the required completed paperwork.
	CIS 150 - OS and Hardware Fundamentals 5 Credits Serves as a foundation course for CIS programs. Develops operational literacy in the microcomputer hardware and software environment, including laboratory experience disassembling, assembling, troubleshooting, installing, configuring and using microcomputers and peripheral equipment. Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 100 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the professional technical programs. Industry professionals needing hardware, command line, and system tools skills. Active Date 20201105T14:50:23 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66 Total Contact Hours 88 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Systems Software Fundamentals Review of current operating systems Introduction to system integration System selection System components including input, output, processing and storage devices Hardware Physical components of system board, memory, floppy disk drive, hard drive, I/O devices Multimedia fundamentals and equipment Disassemble computer systems Assemble computer systems System testing Electricity and power supplies Safety issues; personal safety and fire hazards Hardware/Software Interface Systems software and hardware relationship Interpreting vendor documentation Data communications equipment Laptop connections Data file transfer Network adapters and configuration Printers Business Policies Best practices for business PC and network operations Application Software Survey of application software Interpreting vendor documentation Installing of packages Configuration of hardware/software packages Supporting OSs including Windows, NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems Integrated applications Troubleshooting problems Technical Support Functions System selection procedures Systems installation procedures Networking fundamentals and configuration Printer access Data management and control viruses, disaster recovery, maintenance backup and recovery security Mobile computing Systems upgrading Software licensing Business policies for PC operations Student Learning Outcomes Correctly assemble and disassemble PC hardware. Correctly troubleshoot equipment and drivers. Configure data communication between hardware and software. Explain tradeoffs and requirements in microcomputer configurations. Correctly research, identify and install software packages and hardware configuration software. Research and identify the correct procedures of system selection, installation, and upgrade.
	CIS 155 - Introduction to Cyber Forensics 5 Credits Serves as a foundation class in cyber forensics. Students will learn the proper way to gather and secure evidence, document a computer crime scene, retrieve lost files, retrieve deleted files and e-mails and reconstruct data from various digital storage media. Students learn use of media imaging and data recovery tools. Stresses proper documentation and procedural guidelines. Students get hands-on experience with some of the popular commercial and open source digital forensics tools. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 150 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Digital Forensics and Investigations AAS degree or certificate. Industry professionals with hardware experience needing introductory computer forensics skills. Active Date 20220405T16:40:32 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Digital Forensics Capabilities History Types of devices digital forensics are used on Interesting digital forensics cases Data recovery operations; meaningful to business support Operating Systems Windows / Linux / Servers Basic functions as they relate to file structures Deleted files and hidden remnants O/S files and logs that support a forensic case Digital Forensic tools Write blockers (Hardware / Software) Commercial Open Source Password Crackers Installing and configuring forensic software Data Acquisitions Case organization and documentation Chain of custody Handling evidence Data validation and authentication Types of forensic images Data acquisition methods and imaging Forensic Software Overview of forensic software features Processing the data Reviewing and searching evidence Forensic Reports Reports created by forensic software Written reports The importance of case detail in reports Ethics in the Forensic Field Understanding the importance of examiner credibility in the court system Student Learning Outcomes Explain the steps and outcomes of cyber forensics investigations using proper terminology. Effectively use existing/new new software forensics tools, both open source and commercial, for lab projects.Effectively use existing/new new software forensics tools, both open source and commercial, for lab projects. Correctly use standard hardware devices such as write blockers and adapter cables to access digital storage media for lab projects. Analyze digital forensic images/evidence for an investigation using proper procedures and based on industry standards. Apply applicable laws such as privacy and wire tap in relation to their impact on investigative procedures, based on industry standards. Construct proper reports detailing the items found and analyzed during the investigation, based on industry standards.
	CIS 160 - Introduction to Networking and Cisco IOS 5 Credits CIS160 is an Introduction to terminology and applications of communications and networking as essential elements of computer and business information systems. Students gain familiarity in network environment, including OSI model, IPv4 and IPv6, subnetting and variable Length Subnet Mask, network hardware, software, configuration/addressing, media, LANs and WANs through discussion, demonstration and hands-on experience. The concept of network security appliances such as Windows, and Palo Alto and Cisco will be covered. This is the first in a sequence of networking courses required to complete the LAN and Network Skills certificates, and Network Specialist AAS degrees. CIS160 will be complemented by the first of four Cisco Networking Academy courses. Access to Cisco Networking Academy program will be given to students and students are required to complete all assignments. Cisco Networking Academy Completion certificate will be issued after successful completion of this course. Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 100 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Networking Specialist, Developer/Programming Specialist and Data Recovery/Forensics Specialist majors; industry professionals needing general overview of networking terminology and equipment. Active Date 20220405T16:40:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to Data Communications Basic Network Configurations terminal-mainframe micro-mainframe micro-LAN LAN-LAN LAN-WAN Use of satellite and microwave configurations Network Models Open Systems Interconnection(OSI) model 2. Data Signals Analog vs Digital Attenuation and its effects Transmitting data using analog and digital signals Data Codes(EBCDIC,ASCII,Baudot) 3. Media Cable-twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic Wireless transmission Criteria for selection 4. Making Connections Basic Modem principles Bandwidth Use of DTE and DCE equipment Data link connections-asynchronous, synchronous 5. Multiplexing Frequency division multiplexing Time division multiplexing Dense Wavelength multiplexing Comparison of multiplexing techniques 6. Data errors and their detection and control Parity checking Checksums 7. Basics of Local Area Networks Topologies Medium Access Control Networking systems 8. Local Area Networks interconnecting Hubs, Switches, Bridges, Routers 9. Network Operating System software and support Client/server Novell, Windows Server, Unix, Linux, OS/2 Licensing Software in use-production 10. Wide Area Networks and the Internet Network congestion Routing Protocols used in the internet FTP,TELNET,IP,TCP,ICMP,UDP,ARP IP Addressing and subnets IPV4 and IPV6 11. Basics of the POTS-Plain Old Telephone System Limitations of telephone signals Leased lines Frame relay Comparison of DSL,ISBN,ATM and cable modems 12. Measures to set network security External, internal Encryption, decryption VPNs Policy 13. Network Design and Management Systems Development Life Cycle Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Maintenance Diagnostics Network capacity 14. Data Communication and Business Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the use of Data Communications in daily personal and business environments Accurately describe basic configuration of computer networks Diagram basic network topologies and explain data flow in each topology. Properly install a LAN. Implement network security with different types of network security appliances.
	CIS 161 - MS Operating System and Cisco Networking Integration 5 Credits CIS 161 - Local Area Networks is an intermediate course in terminology, concepts including TCP/IP, subnetting, supernetting and wildcard mask, and applications of networking as an essential element of computer/business information systems. Students gain basic skills in the installation and administration of network hardware, software, operating systems, facilities, and media through hands-on experience. Students create LANs using various NOSs. The concept of Windows Active Directory in multiple domains will be covered. This is the second in a series of networking courses required to complete the CIS programs. For network security, Cisco, Palo Alto and Windows firewall features will be covered. You will be enrolled to Cisco Networking Academy and required to complete all assignments set by your instructor. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 160 min 2.0 Course Note This course consists of lectures, exams, and hands on exercises, labs and/or projects. Your instructor might also use Tegrity or other video screen capture software. You will be enrolled to Cisco Networking Academy and required to complete all assignments set by your instructor. In addition, you are required to do online reading, quiz, exams, research and lab exercise. Due to the online components or this course, you must have high speed broadband Internet connection and a high capacity PC at home or at the location that will be used to study this material. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Network Specialist and Data Recovery/Forensics majors. Industry members retraining or cross training for networking skills; those who want to update networking skills. Active Date 20220405T16:40:43 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Overview of Local Area Networks Components of a LAN Basic network types: peer to peer; client/server 2. Network Design Essentials Topologies Hubs Physical layout of a network 3. LAN Standards IEEE 802 specifications EIA/TIA IETF Request for Comment(RFC) 4. LAN Architecture Media used Ethernet 802.3 Operation 10baseT 100baseT Gigabit Fiber Distributed Data Interface(FDDI) Asynchronous Transfer Mode(ATM) 5. Network Interface Card basics Configuration principles 6. OSI model Role of the model Comparison with other models 7. LAN Communications Protocols TCP/IP protocol suite - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol IPX/SPX - Inter-network Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange IP - Internet Protocol - Addressing and Routing TCP - Transmission Control Protocol - Sockets and Layer 4 Port numbers UDP - User Datagram Protocol - Voice over IP SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol POP - Post Office Protocol HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol FTP - File Transfer Protocol SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol ICMP - Internet Control Message Protocol 8. NOS - Network Operating Systems Client software Server software Preparation for installation Basic design; hardware requirements; user functions Server installation; configuration; performance Client installation; configuration 9. Network Administration Managing user, group accounts Managing resources Security on the network Data security - backup Printer management; installation and sharing 10. Larger network overview Bridges and routers Using hardware to interconnect LANs Routing algorithms; subnetting 11. LAN Switches and Virtual LANs Performance issues Segmented networks Redesign and implementation of Virtual LANs 12. Network Troubleshooting Methodology Documentation Diagnostics Student Learning Outcomes List and use all components of a LAN Implement a LAN with Microsoft and/or Linux servers and workstations Demonstrate security measures to be taken with the network and its data. Effectively use routers to interconnect LANs Troubleshoot a network using software diagnostics. Properly describe the use of routers, switches and network security appliances in a network Implement network security with various network security appliances and software.
	CIS 162 - Mobile Device Repair & OS 5 Credits An entry level class in terminology, concepts and repair of various mobile devices. Students gain basic skills in the installation and repair of mobile devices through hands-on experience. Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 100 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students pursuing the Mobile Technology Expert major. Industry members retraining or cross training in this field. Active Date 2015-06-08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Mobile Device concepts 2. Device features & physical structure 3. Introduction and researching hardware/replacement parts. 4. Key Device components, assembly/disassembly of devices. - Screen,mic, speaker, accelerometer, switches, speaker. 5. Device diagnostics 6. Software upgrades, OS installation & structure 7. Data backup and restore 8. Unlocking devices Student Learning Outcomes List and identify mobile device components Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues Restore, Install OS Dissemble and assemble devices back to working order Research and document device hardware
	CIS 166 - Network Intrusion Detection 5 Credits Designed to give a networking and digital forensics student professional a solid foundation of network and computer security tasks. Focuses on use of network logs, use of intrusion detection systems, establishment of policies and conducting vulnerability analysis. Introduces knowledge of standard default communication ports and how to alter them for securing the network. Auditing and monitoring of systems without impacting system performance is stressed. Introduces security on multiple platforms similar to the business environment. Covers viruses, worms, DoS (denial of service) and DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. Introduces new attack vulnerabilities. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 161 w/min. 2.0 and CIS 215 w/min. 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve Network Security Engineer and Digital Forensics specialist studying security in the network environment; industry professionals with voice/data/video/image or text networking responsibilities. Active Date 20190625T13:35:25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Course Overview Recognized domains of Network Security Organizations Common Body of Knowledge(CBK) Threats Hackers, Crackers, and Phrackers–how they do it Internal and External Threats How to conduct a Vulnerability Analysis Use standard freeware like SATAN (Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks)to show how to detect vulnerabilities Standard items to check Basic Computer Security Models Physical Security Access Methods Network ports VPNs Remote Access Wireless Access Create a Security Policy Objectives Elements of an effective policy Operating Systems(OS) Install various OSs including current Windows version, Linux, and Macintosh Review standard communications ports and their numbers Close or change default ports on various OS Explore vulnerabilities of different OS Intrusion Detection Systems Monitor network traffic How to read network logs How to conduct a system audit Installing patches Resources for updates Who is on your network? Use of digital certificates Authenticating access using items such as Kerberos Cryptography Attacks on the Network Install and maintain antiviral software Dealing with infected machines on the network to minimize impact Respond to a DoS of DDoS attack on the network to minimize impact Filing and Tracking Incident Reports Disaster Recovery Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how hackers/attackers gain entrance to systems. Install multiple operating systems and close/change default ports. Evaluate and remediate known vulnerabilities on various operating systems. Understand and describe the components of a good security policy. Describe the recognized domains in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) of Security Professionals. Monitor traffic on a system to detect anomalies and/or possible intrusions.
	CIS 190 - CIS Internship in Cyber Design 10 Credits In this course AAS students learn the basics of designing a business network and evaluating vulnerabilities. They will work in a team with faculty, staff, and BAS students designing the PRCCDC and other cyber competitions. This course can be taken in lieu of or in combination with CIS 140 for a minimum of 1 credit per term for the AAS degrees in the CIS programs. Variable credit for a maximum combined 10 credits. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesCF HD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve AAS students in CIS and related programs Active Date 20190619T15:16:16 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 300 Total Contact Hours 300 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Understand the learning objectives for students competing in a cyber competition Understanding the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education framework Past competitions Common business scenarios and network architecture Team based projects Time related deliverables Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with the lead team and advisor that details skills to be learned Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment. Properly install and document needed operating systems for the scenario chosen by the Lead Team Install, configure and document the operating systems with vulnerabilities Accurately prioritize and rank current threat scenarios Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines for assigned deliverables Create standard network functions that meet the service level agreements
	CIS 210 - Operating Systems Principles 5 Credits An intermediate study in the principles of operating system design using a conceptual approach. Directed to those whose primary responsibility will be the use of operating systems in computer information systems development and applications. Major areas discussed are the OS theory, applications and management issues with an emphasis on Windows Servers. Considers files and file structure, I/O, memory and process/processor management, networking, system management/evaluation and applications. Heavy focus on virtual machines, virtual networks and management thereof. Students will use virtual software tools such as VMWare Server, VMWare Workstation, Virtual PC and Virtual Box. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 150 and CIS 160 with min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Required for graduation for the AAS in Network Security Engineer Program. Professional wishing to expand their technical and theoretical background. Active Date 20190619T15:16:18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction History Organization and Architecture User Interface Operating System Theory Files and file structure I/O Management Memory Management Process/Processor Management Multiple Processors Concurrency Networking Virtual Machine Basics Host machine Client OS Adding hardware Network Interface NAT Bridged HostOnly Load balancing Security Virtual Software choices VMWare Server VMWare Workstation Virtual PC Virtual Box VLAN and VPN Cloud Basics Cloud types Cloud deployments Security in the Cloud Virtual Network Design and Maintenance Student Learning Outcomes Describe the differences between a Type I and Type II hypervisor. Recommend the proper type of hypervisor based on customer needs. Install a functioning operating system on a virtual machine and connect to the network and/or internet. Configure the different types of virtual network interfaces. Specify the pros and cons of using the available virtual software dependent upon the client OS being used. Design and implement a security management plan for a given network design. Describe the pros and cons of the different cloud types and deployments based on the customer needs. Implement load balancing on virtual machine hosts and cloud deployments. Correctly install a Type I hypervisor that is connected to the remote client management console; mount volumes, create and manage VMs.
	CIS 211 - Advanced 3D Graphics & Animation 5 Credits Students learn more advanced concepts of 3D modeling and animation techniques with an emphasis on key-framing within the animation timelines. Advanced lighting techniques and developing custom materials. Students test their knowledge by creating a custom animation with completed storyboard. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 111 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students wishing to pursue the 3D Modeling & Animation short certificate, also others who wish to learn 3D imaging and animation technologies. Active Date 20170622T08:37:47 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline 1. Understand custom model making and terms. 2. Advanced work with creating custom, skies, water, clouds and terrains. 3. Object animation and correct application of the object’s material. 4. Object linking and hierarchy structure. 5. Advanced lighting techniques. 6. Animating the camera and using motion paths. 7. Key-framing and advanced understanding of the different timelines. 8. Create and develop a 3D animation with custom-made models, textures, environments / lighting. Rendered animation with completed storyboard for final. Student Learning Outcomes Design and create custom 3D models. Define various material types with correct implementation for animation. Implement advanced lighting techniques. Navigate and implement timeline. Utilize project planning and development through storyboarding. Utilize best practices for output methods.
	CIS 214 - 3D Technologies II 5 Credits This course will expand on the knowledge gained from 3D Tech I / CIS 114, which introduced students to the fundamentals of 3D modeling, and Wings 3D (polygonal modeling software.) Students will produce drawings, and create their own custom 3D model to be built with a 3D printer. Emphases includes project planning & research; using the internet; critical thinking; and working collaboratively. Pre-requisite(s) C IS 114 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students enrolled within any program, and for those wishing to pursue degrees with an emphasis on emerging technologies. Active Date 2015-07-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Researching the Project 2. Planning & Collaboration 3. Defining Usability 4. Application of Knowledge 5. The Design Process 6. Analysis & Assessment 7. Preparation for Output 8. 3D Printing - Build your design Student Learning Outcomes Students will gain the ability to integrate research analysis into the design process. Students will learn to work effectively as part of a team, or as a small group. Students will learn to compare, and critique other group member’s usability concepts to find a logical solution. Students will learn to effectively convey ideas, logic, and process; in writing, and verbally. Students will create documentation, perform project planning, and effectively manage project assets. Students will design, create, and prepare custom 3D models for “actual” production, or prototyping.
	CIS 215 - Introduction to UNIX/Linux 5 Credits Provides an overview of current and future mainstream features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. Lectures will be reinforced with examples and exercises performed on a UNIX/Linux system. The student should be familiar with computers. No previous experience with UNIX/Linux is required. Students are also exposed to Windows command line. May be available as hybrid or online class. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 150 min 2.0 or CSCI 131 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day, Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensics & Investigation Specialist, or Web/Database Developer programs. Professionals wishing to add to their technical skills. Active Date 20220405T16:40:46 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction History of Linux/UNIX Operating systems (multiuser, multitasker) Linux flavors UNIX Concepts Shells (Bourne, Korn, bash) command syntax; man pages directories and files; standard files directory manipulation UNIX Tools vi and pico grep; text manipulation Text Processing text manipulation awk UNIX Utility commands apt-get mount and umount Applications use of live Linux CDs issues Windows command line Student Learning Outcomes Effectively organize and access data using the Linux file system Effectively use the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI) Design and create users / user groups to enhance Linux system security Properly install and configure a basic Linux, Apache, MySQL, PhP (LAMP) stack. Correctly install Windows Server Properly configure Windows Active Directory
	CIS 216 - Network Scripting 5 Credits Provides in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of network scripts. Emphasis on the issues of multiplatform networks, including the challenges and items that must be maintained on a regular basis. Introduces students to basic scripting methods, standard algorithms and popular programs such as Perl. The two primary platforms will be UNIX/Linux and Windows. Security issues, server load balancing and cloud servers will also be addressed. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 217 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Network Specialist or Data Recovery/Forensics programs. Professionals wishing to add to their technical background skills. Active Date 2011-08-08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Basics of Shell Scripting a. ifthen.else b. ifthen.elseelif c. while d. for statement e. case statement f. using break g. here documents h. symbol commands i. quotes j. permissions k. stdin, stdout, stderr II. Process files line by line a. parsing files b. finding information III. Automated events a. mail notification b. bounce accounts c. SMTP IV. Progress indicators V. Working with Record files a. arrays b. fixed length and variable length records c. strings and numbers VI. FTP a. ftp scripts b. sftp c. scp and winscp d. putty VII. Rsync a. replicating files b. replicating directories c. synchronizing file times and attributes VIII. Finding files and file types IX. Process Monitoring a. monitoring start of process b. monitoring end of process c. log files d. PID X. Pseudo random number and data generation XI. Creating Pseudo-random passwords a. need for random passwords and security issues b. creating scripts c. password reports XII. Floating point math XIII. Grep and Awk XIV. Filesystem Monitoring a. swap space b. free space c. paging XV. System Load a. load balancing b. local and remote servers c. cloud servers XVI. Sudo a. why it is used b. when not to allow Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate overall understanding of the UNIX operating system. Demonstrate effective use of such constructs as if…then…else statements, while loops, case statements, for statement, breaks, and quotes Effectively set file permissions for use on a network Use parsing of files to find needed information Demonstrate an understanding of PERL in both the Windows and Linux contexts. Create automated events to simplify network administration Demonstrate an understanding of arrays, fixed length and variable length records. Use floating point math. Use load balancing techniques on local and remote servers and cloud servers Move data between servers using such techniques as ftp, sftp, scp, winscp and putty Synchronize and replicate files between local and remote servers using rsync and similar tools
	CIS 217 - UNIX/Linux System Administration 5 Credits Provides a continued in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. Emphasis on system administration, configuration, communications and file sharing. Students install a full network with Linux servers, DNS, DBMS, mail servers, DHCP and other network services. Network security is also stressed. Addresses use of virtual machines in a network. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 215 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students in the Network Specialist or Data Recovery/Forensics Specialist Programs. Professionals wishing to add to their IT skills. Active Date 2014-05-21 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. INTRODUCTION A. Orientation B. Overview of Systems Administration C. Review of Unix commands, features D. The file system E. Daemons II. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION A. Installation, booting and shutdown B. Root and Privileges C. Processes D. Adding users and groups E. Periodic processes F. Backups G. Logfiles III. FILE SHARING A. Domain Name System B. Network management and debugging C. Network file system D. Sharing system files E. E mail V. NETWORK SECURITY A. Who has control? B. File permission VI. NETWORK CLIENTS A. Linux clients B. Windows clients C. Virtual Machines VII. NETWORK SERVERS VIII. CLOUD SERVERS AND CLIENTS Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the UNIX operating system. Demonstrate knowledge of UNIX System Administrative tools to maintain network. Demonstrate an understanding of UNIX networking tools to process data. Demonstrate the basic concepts of UNIX communication with local and remote devices. Demonstrate an understanding of UNIX system administration. Demonstrate an understanding of UNIX network administration. Demonstrate an understanding of cloud servers and their uses
	CIS 218 - Database Concepts 5 Credits Introduction to the relational model and database design principles. Design and create a database and application using a relational database system. Learn Structured Query Language, including inserting, updating, deleting, and selecting data, and table joins. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Web/Database Developer; students enrolled in the Database Certificate program; professionals wishing to add database concepts and design to their technical skillset. Active Date 2015-09-25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I.Database terminology II.Database design III.ER (entity-relationship) modeling IV.Normalization V.Relationships and cardinality VI.Forms VII.Reports VIII.Queries IX.SQL (Structured Query Language): SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, joins Student Learning Outcomes Design a database and create an ER diagram. Create database tables and the relationships between them. Learn to gather and analyze business requirements. Write basic SQL SELECT queries to retrieve, sort, and filter data. Use relational and logical operators. Add, edit and delete table data. Define important database terms and concepts. Create and implement an E-R model. Understand and enforce referential integrity.
	CIS 220 - Structured Query Language and Database Administration 5 Credits Learn to use SQL, the industry-standard language for creating and maintaining relational databases. Students will create and process a database. Topics include table and index creation, manipulating data, table joins, nested queries, transactions, triggers and an introduction to stored procedures. In addition, students will learn database administration topics including security and permissions. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 217 min 2.0 or CIS 218 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Web/Database Developer; students enrolled in the Database Certificate program; students enrolled in the Networking Specialist program; professionals wishing to add database concepts to their technical skillset. Active Date 2012-02-15 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Database Terminology II. Structured Query Language (SQL) III. DDL: CREATE, ALTER, DROP IV. DML: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE V. Indexes VI. Table joins VII. Nested queries and subqueries VIII. Transactions IX. Triggers X. Introduction to Stored procedures XI. Database security and encryption XII. Permissions and authentication XIII. Backing up and restoring a database XIV. Query optimization Student Learning Outcomes Create, alter and drop tables Insert, update, and delete rows Write SELECT queries Write transactions Create indexes Write join queries and nested queries Understand the difference between triggers and stored procedures Implement triggers Understand database security considerations and encrypt secure data Create database users and administer permissions
	CIS 221 - Network Scripting 5 Credits Provides in-depth view of current and future mainstream features of network scripts. Emphasis on the issues of multi-platform networks, including the challenges and items that must be maintained on a regular basis. Introduces students to basic scripting methods, standard algorithms and popular programs such as Perl. Students will also use PHP, Python, Bash shell, PowerShell and similar scripting languages.The two primary platforms will be UNIX/Linux and Windows. Security issues, server load balancing and cloud servers will also be addressed. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 215 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Network Security Engineer or Digital Foreniscs & Investigations Specitalist programs. Professionals wishing to add to their technical background skills. Active Date 20190625T13:35:36 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Basics of Shell Scripting if then else statements if then else elseif statements while statement for statement case statement using break here documents symbol commands quotes permissions stdin, stdout, stderr Process files line by line parsing files finding information Automated events mail notification bounce accounts SMTP Progress indicators Working with Record files arrays fixed length and variable length records strings and numbers FTP and secure FTP ftp scripts sftp scp and winscp putty Rsync replicating files replicating directories synchronizing file times and attributes Finding files and file types Process Monitoring monitoring start of process monitoring end of process log files PID Pseudo random number and data generation Creating Pseudo-random passwords need for random passwords and security issues creating scripts password reports Floating point math Grep and Awk Filesystem Monitoring swap space free space paging System Load load balancing local and remote servers cloud servers Sudo why it is used when not to allow Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate effective use of such constructs as if…then…else statements, while loops, case statements, for statement, breaks, and quotes Effectively set file permissions for use on a network Use parsing of files to find needed information Create automated events to simplify network administration Accurately use floating point math with arrays, fixed length and variable length records. Use load balancing techniques on local and remote servers and cloud servers Move data between servers using such techniques as ftp, sftp, scp, winscp and putty Synchronize and replicate files between local and remote servers using rsync and similar tools
	CIS 230 - Database Security w/Windows Server 5 Credits Advanced course in database concepts and applications of database security with emphasis on installation, data encryption, and database maintenance. Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer advanced directory services on a Microsoft Windows Server. Focuses on performing tasks that are required to centrally manage users’ computers, resources and DBMS. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 166 min 2.0 and CIS 217 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Serving the Network Security Engineer AAS and industry professionals Active Date 20190619T15:16:19 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Database Terminology Database security and encryption Permissions and authentication Introduction to SQL Installing and Administering an SQL database Install on various platforms Set up accounts Database Optimization Data Encryption Available encryption methods dependent upon platform Hash values Encrypt or hash choices Database optimization Database Security Who has access to what? Who can update what? Publicly accessible portions Database Administrator Responsibilities Network Administrator Responsibilities Database Maintenance Backup Methods Restoring a database Advanced Database Administration Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate database functionality and terminology Design and implement a database security plan Describe and use encryption methods Implement Database installation and problem solve issues Know the range of database administrative tasks DB admins would undertake on a day to day basis Create a disaster recovery plan for a database system Create a standard database backup and maintenance plan and understand the processes involved with back up and restoration Implement Active Directory on Windows Server Use Active Directory to control access to DBMS
	CIS 235 - Cyber Forensics and Data Recovery 5 Credits Builds on CIS 155. Covers evidentiary procedures more fully and addresses the ramifications to digital evidence/computer forensics in a rapidly changing technology. Addresses enterprise systems, databases, distributed system data recovery and investigations. Covers a variety of devices and Linux tools. Prepares students to perform digital forensics investigations in large corporate environments, government environments and the medical field while developing an understanding of the challenges awaiting them, including intrusion scenarios. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Digital Forensics and Investigations AAS program. Industry professionals with hardware experience needing hardware and digital recovery and computer forensics investigation skills. Active Date 20200330T21:14:45 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Understand the Windows and Linux operating system structures as they apply to computer forensic importance. Understand file headers. Utilize basic Linux commands to recover or identify forensic data. Identify corporate network resources that can be brought to bear for digital investigations. Create forensic images of virtual machines and analyze same. Utilize various forensics tools such as X-ways and Winhex. Have an introductory overview of electronic discovery tools and methods. Conduct in-depth data carving and Registry reviews of forensic evidence. Document Forensic processes and procedures used in the forensic investigation. Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the issues and importance of digital evidence in civil, corporate and criminal litigation cases. Effectively use the command line to investigate the Linux operating system and employ Linux based forensics tools. Effectively create forensic images of virtual environments. Convert forensic evidence into virtual environments Analyze forensic data using a variety of tools isuch as X-Ways, WinHex and other software. Create and use forensic boot discs and virtual machines. Document processes and procedures used in the various steps of the forensic investigation and evidence examinations.
	CIS 236 - Cyber Forensics and the Expert Witness 5 Credits Builds on CIS 235. This course is designed to prepare Cyber Forensics students in supporting corporate litigation matters in which digital data is the focus. Students document weekly forensic and legal activities as they perform electronic discovery searches and forensic analysis of data from compromised and / or seized system images Students produce a detailed forensic report and present their findings in a mock courtroom environment. This course stresses the importance of examiner credibility and ethics in the court system. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 235 min 2.0 and concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 220 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Digital Forensis and Investigations AAS program. Industry professionals want to advance skills in producing forensics reports on compromised system images using forensics tools. Active Date 20200330T21:14:46 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Legal Procedures Duty to preserve Electronic Discovery The EDRM Communication with non-technical clients Detailed Report Preparation Forensic journals The Curriculum Vitae Evidence Analysis Acquisition of Evidence Chain of custody Responding to Electronic discovery requests Effectively searching data for Electronic discovery requests Producing data for Electronic discovery requests Reporting Detailed report writing Ethics in the Forensic Field Understanding the importance of examiner credibility in the court system Expert Witness Preparation Cross examination of opposing examiner’s report Mock Trials Student Learning Outcomes Understand the role of the forensic examiner in the legal process and the importance of ethics and examiner credibility for the expert witness. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical persons such as paralegals, attorneys, judges, advocates, and juries. Use electronic discovery tools to identify and retrieve e-discovery evidence from digital devices and systems. Demonstrate the ability to recover electronic evidence in a manner that ensures it is forensically sound for use in a court of law. Analyze forensic evidence, and document procedures in a manner that allow legal personnel to comprehend and use the findings in a court of law. Be able to compose a well written forensic report, one that is suitable for discovery challenges by legal personnel.
	CIS 249 - Intro to Cybercrime Investigative Tools 5 Credits In this course, students are introduced to tools that are used to investigate cybercrime and mitigate the findings. The topics include tools that are used to investigate cloud, network, organizational and criminal incidents. Domestic and international crimes are addressed. Tools such as FTK, Kali Linux, Splunk, Palo Alto and Crowdstrike are used. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 with min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening, Online Spring Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students in the AAS in Global Cybersecurity Investigations or related degree Active Date 20220405T16:40:47 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to cloud computing and services Policies for investigation authorization in cloud computing Introduce domestic crime Introduce international crime Utilize different cloud security platforms for investigations Utilize software to search and analyze through big data Conduct mitigation plan Harden assets in the cloud Student Learning Outcomes Describe the different types of cloud services Discuss and deploy policies that authorize the use of assets in cloud computing investigations Identify and compare domestic and international crime Investigate cybercrimes by effectively using cloud security platforms and tools Search, monitor, and analyze big data cyber threats by effectively using software such as Splunk Perform security, threat intelligence and response in support of investigations by applying cloud cybersecurity tools Recommend solutions to mitigate cybercrime incidents from reoccurring
	CIS 262 - MS OS Infrastructure and Advanced Cisco 5 Credits An advanced course in terminology, concepts and applications of networking as an essential element of computer information systems. Students gain advanced skills in the use of data communication equipment and media, routing, interconnectivity and network utilities through hands-on experience. This is the third course in a sequence of networking courses required to complete the LAN and Network Skills certificates and Network Specialist AAS degree program. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 161 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve The Network Specialist major who wishes to extend his/her internetworking skills. Also for the professional interested in maintaining or expanding his/her technical/networking background and skills. Active Date 2014-05-29 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Network Operating Systems in the Enterprise Environment Intranet and Internet; use of each in the business environment Network growth as business grows Windows Server environment Scalability Portability Approachability 2. Planning a Windows Enterprise Network Server roles domains, domain models trust relationships; multiple domains directory services logon SID pass-through authentication 3. Network and Transport Protocols Transport protocols; routable TCP/IP addressing Subnetting Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) IP over LANs and WANs Using DNS Internetworking with routers IP routing protocols Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) 4. Data Services Fast Packet Fundamentals Circuit vs Packet Switching Virtual Circuits Frame Relay 5. Core and Optional Services RAS Access RAS/DUN Secure Connections PPTP Virtual Private Networks Network achitecture Pricing Options and Trends Feature choices Alternative Access technologies 6. Hardware data protection Volume sets Stripe sets RAID 0,1,5 Backup files; server 7. Remote administration Client administration Clients in an NT Domain; multiple domains Client, Server, Gateway services for NetWare Administration tools 8. Management of user, group, computer accounts User policies Auditing User profiles System policies Printing; rights, permissions Printer management 9. Network Security Problem Definition Tools to protect the Enterprise Network Screening Routers Firewalls Encryption Authentication Certification Security Systems Applied 10. Interoperability Services for NetWare; GSNW; Linux File and Print services for NetWare; FPNW Directory Services Multi-protocol routing 11. Troubleshooting Document settings Boot failures Printer problems RAS connectivity Fault tolerance failures Access problems Diagnostics 12. Trends in Access Technology Switched Access Technology Dedicated Wire line Technology Mobile Wireless Technology Fixed Wireless Technology 13. Electronic Commerce Business Models Internet as a Customer Service System Internet as an Advertising Medium Intranets Extranets Student Learning Outcomes Describe the use of intranets and the Internet in the business environment. Outline the ways that NOS will grow with a company. Identify the roles that a server can have in an Enterprise network. Illustrate a two-way trust relationship between domains. Explain its value to each domain. Distinguish between local login and domain login by describing authentication and pass-through authentication. Explain the use of TCP/IP on networks. Explain subnetting a network address. List the subnets, first and last hosts, and broadcast addresses. Compare IPv4 to IPv6. Compare and contrast TCP and UDP. Indicate which protocols are routable and use them on a network
	CIS 263 - Data Network Design/Management 3 Credits Defines the role of the network manager in organizational objectives, network accounting policies, inventory considerations, controls and charging practices. Includes in-depth coverage of traffic engineering and traffic management to size the network correctly. Addresses regulation tariffs of local- and long-haul services, switching hierarchy and data transport in the public network. Prepares students to design and maintain reliable service, manage costs, provide security, anticipate future needs and monitor legislative and regulatory activity. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 262 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Networking Specialist majors wishing to add business networking skills; industry professionals with voice/data/video/image or text networking responsibilities. Active Date 2011-08-08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Business vs. Technology Decisions Business Management: Purchasing & procurement, equipment relocation, inventory control, service agreements, security, training. Emphasis on planning for company IT Change Management: Planning & procedures, requirements definition, change request entry, feasibility analysis, change automation, planning, scheduling, testing, production readiness review, implementation, back-out & recovery, post-installation analysis, monitor & track. Emphasis on planning a business network install or upgrade Configuration management: Planning & procedures, configuration design, environmental planning, configuration construction, configuration documentation, configuration audit & review, configuration library management. Emphasis on network planning -network structure Operations Management: Planning & procedures, workload planning, system operations, facility maintenance. Emphasis on the who of the network(admins, managers, techs…) Performance Management: Planning & procedures, performance monitoring, measurement & reporting, capacity planning, system tuning. Emphasis on monitoring a network: what statistics need to be monitored, measured, reported Problem Management: Planning & procedures, detection & notification, assignment & dispatching, analysis & diagnosis, bypass & recovery, resolution & verification, escalation, follow-up & correlation, metrics & reporting. Emphasis on troubleshooting-problems and procedures Network Business Model Identifying Customers’ Business Goals Emphasis on the form of the network following the function of the business Building a Business Network Major emphasis: network design; diagrams, all of the above, documentation Extra topics Return on Investment (ROI) Network accounting and charging practices Case Studies Quality of Service(QoS)Concepts What is Quality of Service? QoS Mechanisms Quality of Service Analogy Circuit vs. Packet Switching Different Traffic Types: Real-Time and Non-Real-Time Service Level Agreement Characteristics Student Learning Outcomes Describe the Current Business Drivers for Networks Explain Customers’ Network Architectures and Components Use a Network Business Model Identify Customers’ Business Goals Relate Technology and Services to Business Goals Describe the Key Components to Network Management Develop a Return-on-Investment (ROI) Proposal Apply QoS concepts on Packet Networks Create a Customer Proposal Matching Business Goals to Services Define and Explain the Basics of Building And Operating a Network
	CIS 264 - Advanced Network Applications/Security 3 Credits Explores leading-edge technologies employed when networks are used to change the very way companies do business. The course content is updated every quarter. Current information from business, industry, vendors, users and trade associations is featured. Emphasis on network security. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 263 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Networking Specialist majors wishing to add leading edge technology skills for business; industry professionals with voice/data/video/image or text networking responsibilities. Active Date 2011-10-19 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Course content is revised every term by the instructor, who is typically an advanced technologist from the network industry, and will cover the revolutionary advances of microelectronic, fiber optic, wireless and computing technologies. Some areas typically addressed include: I. Pursuit and introduction of new technologies in the infrastructure II. ISO Model III. Industry standards and who makes them IV. Service provider relationships V. The Internet VI. The Physical Layer VII. The WAN - Transmission Systems VIII. Dedicated Circuits IX. SONET X. Wave Division Multiplexing XI. IP XII. Routing XIII. Bridging XIV. Switching XV. Frame Technologies in the LAN and the Campus XVI. Frame Technologies in the WAN XVII. ATM A. ATM in the campus B. ATM in the WAN C. Where ATM fits in today’s infrastructures XVIII. Wireless Technologies A. Wireless LANs B. Mobile data and telephony XIX. Multimedia - The Integrated Environment A. Convergence to IP B. Multimedia over IP networks C. H.323 XX. Internet Telephony A. Video Conferencing B. Video on Demand XXI. Network Management XXII. Data Conferencing -T.120 XXIII. Storage Area Networks XXIV. Directory and Domain Services XXV. Virtual Private Networks XXVI. Network security and access XXVII. Satellite Systems XXVIII. Cable Modems XXIX. DSL XXX. V.90 XXXI. Routing Protocols XXXII. How technologies can help us succeed, how they can fail us XXXIII. How technology drives business XXXIV. The migration path - how networks evolve XXXV. Costs associated with network upgrades A. Hardware B. Services C. Operations XXXVI. Keeping people happy XXXVII. Your relationship with suppliers XXXVIII. Your relationship with your peers Student Learning Outcomes Students will be introduced to new technologies and gain a broad understanding of their potential applications as well as pitfalls in their introduction. Students will view the technologies as managers requiring solutions to problems, not as technicians attempting to install or maintain them. Identify current trends in networking technologies. Forecast business/commerce directions based on advances in computing technologies. Employ advanced concepts in network technologies to business development.
	CIS 265 - WAN Technologies and VPN Security 5 Credits CIS265 focuses on wide area network technologies, network services and network design criteria required by complex interconnected networks. This course enables students to evaluate various network devices and wide area network technologies to meet the corporate network requirements. Students learn how to select, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot various network devices and select appropriate network devices to design small to medium size corporate network. In addition, students will gain necessary skills to design and implement virtual private network (VPN) and IPSec operations in complex network. This course can be delivered on site or hybrid. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 262 min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Network Specialist and BAS in Cyber Security/Digital Forensic majors to add cutting edge technical and designing skills required for entry level Pre-Sales Support and entry-level Network engineer, Network Design jobs for medium to small enterprise business, network operating center, data center and health industry and government sector. Active Date 2014-03-26 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Describe Hierarchical Network Design Connecting to WAN Understand and describe different WAN technologies and their benefits Understand and describe the operations and benefits of virtual private networks (VPNs) and tunneling Configure and troubleshoot serial connections Configure and troubleshoot broadband connections Configure and troubleshoot IPSec tunneling operations Monitor and troubleshoot network operations using syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow Design network architectures: - Borderless networks - Data centers and virtualization - Collaboration technology and solutions Student Learning Outcomes Describe different WAN technologies and their benefits Describe the operations and benefits of virtual private networks (VPNs) and tunneling Configure and troubleshoot serial connections Configure and troubleshoot broadband connections Configure and troubleshoot IPsec tunneling operations Monitor and troubleshoot network operations using syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow Describe network architectures
	CIS 269 - Internet of Things (IoT) Security & Forensics 5 Credits This course provides the fundamentals and principles of the Internet of Things (IoT) as it applies to IoT security. Smart devices such as mobiles, artificial intelligence (AI) devices, refrigerators, smartwatches, door locks, security systems will be covered, with emphasis on security best practices for securing IoT devices in the modern world. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 with min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening, Online Spring Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students in the AAS in Global Cybersecurity Investigations or related degree Active Date 20220405T16:40:48 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to IoT devices and their dynamic uses How IoT devices communicate on the network and in the cloud The future of ISO standards for IoT devices and their hosting platforms Common vulnerabilities when using IoT devices Best practices for securing IoT devices Controlling IoT devices from the web and their communication protocols Introduce global privacy issues to consider when investigating IoT devices Legalities and forensic challenges when collecting IoT data for investigations Artificial intelligence and how it integrates with IoT devices Student Learning Outcomes Define Internet of Things (IoT) and describe security in the era of IoT Describe industry accepted network topology, architecture and network protocols Differentiate between various IoT cloud platforms Interface and visualize IoT devices for Cloud platform protocols Discuss security issues in the IoT Apply security policies and tools to secure networks Investigate IoT security breaches by using established industry investigative tools and techniques. Analyze security incidents and prepare appropriate responses
	CIS 283 - Web Application Hacking 3 Credits Provides in-depth view of current and future mainstream risks to web applications, and web application servers. Students will learn how to use common web based application tools that will help identify programmatic errors in coding that can allow a computer hacker to access information from a web based application. Students will learn the fundamentals of web site hacking, and mitigation standards to ensure that web based applications are coded and secured correctly. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve students in the CIS program, web developer program, industry professionals, programmers, web designers, and others who are creating or have responsibility for securing web-based applications. Active Date 2012-05-24 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Basics of Scanning Tools, SQLMap and Havij A. Havij B. SQLMap II. Cross Site Scripting A. How code is injected and used to propagate malware B. XSS C. Cross Domain Trust a. how to abuse cross domain trust to inject malware III. Host/Network Security IV. Programming Standards A. What are the signatures of the tools B. How do you find them? C. How do you reverse engineer them? Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate overall understanding of Web Site Development. Demonstrate effective use of common testing tools. Effectively set file permissions for use on a server. Use parsing of files to find needed information. Demonstrate an understanding of interpreted languages.
	CIS 289 - International Cyber Crime Investigations 5 Credits The course provides the students with the opportunity to investigate corporate and/or criminal investigations on an international scale. Students will research privacy laws and regulations for the countries in which the corporate policy violation or criminal activity occurred. They will apply security privacy policies to the various electronic devices used on the network. These will include the cloud, corporate devices, and personal devices. This course will include the use of network and forensic tools for hands-on projects. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 with a min 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening, Online Spring Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students in the AAS in Global Cybersecurity Investigations or related degree Active Date 20220405T16:40:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Cyber crime history and current trends Types of criminal and civil cyber crimes International law enforcement entities and their jurisdictions and responsibilities Interpol The Americas Europe Asia International privacy laws by countries and regions Privacy laws and their applicability to private sector investigations Creating effective privacy policies Understanding chain of authority in corporate investigations Cyber crimes and their effects on the consumer, companies and the global economy Case studies Investigation results Creating mitigation plans Financial impacts Hands on Projects Student Learning Outcomes Correctly describe the types of cybercrime including network intrusion, identity theft, and ransomware Compare and interpret concepts of privacy in the course of investigating Describe the effects the Internet has on privacy. Describe approaches individuals, organizations, and governments have taken to protect privacy. Compare and contrast privacy policies and laws of different jurisdictions. Create a mitigation plan based on the type of cybercrime investigation Create effective privacy policies based upon the laws and regulations of jurisdiction
	CIS 295 - Independent Study 5 Credits Designed to give the advanced CIS student the opportunity to pursue special projects in information technology beyond the scope of a regular CIS class. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve The student is ready for further experience in Information System Development, Processing and Applications. Active Date 20210211T14:42:45 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline The outline is dependent upon the subject matter and objective agreed upon by the student and supervising instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate basic to through knowledge of the area investigated dependent upon the number of credits involved. Demonstrate ability to outline a set of goals and objectives aimed at increasing knowledge and skills in a specific area of CIS. Demonstrate ability to pursue a series of self-directed goals and objectives.
	CIS 310 - Database Installation & Configuration Management 5 Credits This course provides a foundation in the installation and configuration of popular database systems such as MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and Postgres. Students will explore the issues encountered on both Windows and Linux operating systems. They will test and document the ways in which database systems are breached from the installation, maintenance, and administrative aspects and how these breaches can be avoided, mitigated, or detected. Installations will take place on physical and virtual environments. When appropriate, cloud services will be used for testing. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 161 with min 2.0 or equivalent and CIS 215 with min 2.0 or equivalent Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Winter Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20190625T13:35:34 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Understand Database usage Home Office / Small Business Medium sized companies Enterprise level Database Vulnerabilities Define the common vulnerabilities Implement policies and protocols to mitigate same Operating System Vulnerabilities Windows UNIX/Linux Planning interoperability of DB and Operating System Explain how the operating system installation affects database security Plan and implement installation of both User Security Plan and implement user accessibility levels Explain and implement operating system vs. database system logins Remote management Remote logins Database information assurance Confidential information Personally identifiable information Encryption Password protection Biometrics and other new technology Creating the database Review database types Review of tables, fields, field types etc. Create a relational database Create an object database SQL Basic SQL statements Joins, Views, etc. SQL injections Database security in the cloud Understanding how regulations affect corporate database structure HIPAA FERPA Other regulations Replication, backups and remote storage of data Incident response and disaster recovery Student Learning Outcomes Describe the business environments that use databases. Create policies to mitigate common database and operating system vulnerabilities. Create and explain the different user accessibility levels to databases. Apply information assurance policies to database log ins, personally identifiable information and confidential information. Create effective SQL statements, logic and structures. Protect database and user interface environment from attacks such as SQL injections. Create methodology to adhere to various regulations (such as HIPAA and FERPA) that affect data storage. Create incident response and disaster recovery plans for the database environment.
	CIS 320 - Secure Routers and Switches Architecture 5 Credits This course is a hands-on and career-oriented learning solution with an emphasis on designing and securing routed and switched network. CIS320 lays the foundation for the next two classes in the certificate program. Students in class will gain practical experience about Cisco router and switch basics and IOS configuration. The curriculum helps them develop specialized security skills to advance their careers and academic achievement. In addition, this course helps prepare Cisco certification exams such as CCNA and CCNA Security. The main focus on this course is to deliver 21st century learning experience to help students develop the foundational information and communication technology skills needed to design, configure, build, troubleshoot and secure the network architecture. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 161 or equivalent w/ min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Winter Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20190625T13:35:33 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Network Security Fundamentals Intranet, Extranet, Internet, Access Layer, Distribute Layer, Core Layer, Security Life Cycle, Bastion Host, Proxy, Firewall, DMZ, HoneyPots, VPN Common Security Threats DoS, DDoS, Port Scanning, Illicit software, Virus, Attacking Life Cycle, Malware Introduction to Cisco routers and switches and Securing IOS Physical Media, Terminal Emulator, Layer 1 configuration, Intro to IOS and configuration, backing up IOS and configuration file, securing IOS and configuration files Configuring and securing layer 3 protocols Configure RIP, OSPF, EIGRP with PPP authentication Security and Cisco routers Implement security on Cisco routers, securing the control, data and management plane, Cisco Security Manager, IPV4 and IPV6 security issues and transition AAA on Cisco Devices Implement Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA), TACCACS+, RADIUS, Describe AAA, Verify AAA functionality Switch Security Implementing Cisco switch security, Port Security, Sticky MAC Address, Automatic Shutdown IOS ACLS Standard and Extended Account Control List and Named IP IOS ACLs to filter packets, Consideration when building ACLs, Implement IP ACLs to mitigate threats in a network Common Layer 2 Attacks and Prevention Layer 2 security using Cisco switches, Vlan security, implement Vlan and Vlan Trunking, Router on Stick Secure Network Management and Reporting Describe secure network management; implement secure network management, Prepare network security incident report Student Learning Outcomes Create a network design that covers the major components of network security fundamentals. Present a community-based report about common security threats, including graphical comparison. Accurately connect routers and switches and configure IOS. Accurately implement and configure routing protocols with authentication protocols. Configure routers with IPV6, IPV4 and secure data transmission and demonstrate compacting IPV6. Configure and connect to routers with TACCACS+. Correctly configure PortSecurity on Cisco switches. Accurately configure routers to filter out ports and protocols. Correctly configure Vlan, Vlan trunking and Router on Stick. Prepare network management and incident report that includes threat/risk analysis metrics.
	CIS 360 - Mobile Forensics 5 Credits For completion of the BAS in CyberSecurity and Forensics. It is assumed students have had an introductory course in digital forensics. Students will learn the issues of forensics pertinent to mobile and wireless. This includes devices such as cell phones, palmtops, smart phones, iPhones, iPads, digital cameras, pagers, etc. Students will be exposed to commercial and shareware applications that can be used. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20200330T21:14:47 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Mobile device communications and characteristics Components of a digital communications system Digital Signaling Spread Spectrum Signals Multi-User Communication Access Techniques CDMA, TDMA, FDMA, SDMA, PDMA Mobile Technologies 2G -> 3G -> 4G / LTE -> 5G, 6G Standards Heritage Core Architecture Evolution Design Choices Encryption Wireless Security (WEP vs WPA2) Mobile Devices Tablets - iOS and Android Data devices (MP3, iPods, etc.) Smart Phones Feature Phones Misc. devices (GPS, personal fitness monitors, drones, etc.) Mobile Device Operating Systems iOS Windows Android Tizen Mobile device data extraction Jail-breaking Rooting Logical File System Physical JTAG SIM cards Chip-off (lecture only, no hands on for chip-off) Mobile device attacks & vulnerabilities Applications Passwords Encryption Unsecured WiFi connections Security patches Physical theft Student Learning Outcomes Explain the characteristics of mobile device communications including signal types, communication access, etc. Describe methods for the acquisition/analysis of mobile devices (e.g., device storage, system data, cell tower logs). Use commercial and open source software to acquire and analyze a variety of mobile devices. Explain the legal issues related to mobile device forensic activities. Compare and contrast the various mobile device data extraction methodologies and understand the capabilities and risks associated with each including jailbreaking and rooting. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of various mobile encryption standards such as WEP and which ones have been addressed by forensic software and how.
	CIS 370 - Network Forensics and Investigations 5 Credits Students must be admitted to the appropriate BAS program to take this course. It is assumed that they have completed CIS 155 or its equivalent. This course focuses on tracking down network intruders and the tactics, techniques, and procedures they use. When, what, where, and how they were able to gain access gives a network administrator clues to design flaws in the network architecture and shortcomings in policies or procedures. This is a hands-on class in which students use network common tools used in investigations. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20230320T11:43:23 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Review of networks and infrastructure Internet Protocols Review of Internet suite Vulnerabilities of the protocols Network based evidence Network device logging architecture and analysis Network evidence acquisition and analysis Network forensics Intrusion detection Malware and indicators of compromise Reporting events to a security operations center Applicable law and regulations Collecting evidence Student Learning Outcomes Describe network architecture, protocols, and infrastructure, and the role of network design principles in investigations Explain tactics, techniques, and procedures of security incidents Explain and demonstrate the use of network monitoring tools and where network based evidence can be found Effectively perform event and flow analysis Analyze intrusion detection system events to generate intelligence Configure a collector/analysis stack and analyze events to mirror the responsibilities of a security analyst Investigate, analyze, and report on security events through research and open-source intelligence
	CIS 389 - Big Data Analytics 5 Credits This course focuses on developing a competency in Big Data Analysis techniques and to be able to apply data mining to solve complex business problems. A useful takeaway from the course will be the ability to construct predictive models and perform powerful data analysis. This is a hands-on class in which students will develop data mining models and present Big Data strategies for implementing them . Pre-requisite(s) Math& 141 OR MATH& 146 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20190723T08:34:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. The Big Data landscape and Data Mining in the Business Community II. How to analyze and explore data in preparation for data mining Introduction to R and XLMiner Summary Statistics and interpretation Correlation, T-Test, and Significance Transform of data; log trans; missing data; and outliers Variable Selection and Data Visualization Telling a Story with data III. Building predictive model building, evaluation and strategy Linear regression Logistic Regression Neural Network Cluster Analysis Decision Tree IV. Modeling Rare events Date V. Case study in Data mining for Cybersecurity Student Learning Outcomes Describe current issues in big data analytics, incorporating the big data landscape and its attributes. Write a comprehensive analysis of a data set set based on the data exploration. . Prepare data for data mining in a manner consistent with industry standards. Establish a foundation in the statistical pre-requests for data mining. Construct a target's signature with data visualization. Demonstrate competency in the three major types of data mining models - (Target, non-target, and machine learning models). Professionally and accurately communicate statistical findings to organizational stakeholders using interactive and dynamic visualization tools. Support business decision making through predictive model building, evaluation and strategy.
	CIS 412 - Database Security and Audit 5 Credits Data breaches are a common occurrence in today’s society. This course builds on the foundational knowledge from CIS 310 and the big data analytics course CIS 389. Students address design issues, along with user interface vulnerabilities and how these can be avoided, mitigated, or detected. Learning modules will address web interfaces, cloud services, and mobile application database vulnerabilities. Students will use tools to perform database audits and create policies and procedures to augment the same. The audits taught in this course pertain to both the database and operating system levels. Students also learn the challenges of big data security issues. Hands-on projects will take place in physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 310 min 2.0 and CIS 389 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20230320T11:43:30 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline User administration in databases Database application security models Database application security models introduction Stored procedures Trigger Common database attacks and mitigation Find and exploit the vulnerability of databases Conduct database audit Its usage and purpose How to plan, implement and report on an audit Auditing database activities Plan audit Creating policies and procedures for security audits Implement audit Audit report Cloud deployment of databases and security issues Review statistical and big data analysis Install a database cluster Use in the security arena How to use in an audit Integrate Active Directory users and groups to databases Database encryption and backup Future issues Student Learning Outcomes Install databases in a variety of environments, including local, virtualization and cloud environment. Generate a mitigation plan based on the vulnerabilities identified during database penetration testing. Implement database audits. Perform best practices to secure databases and systems. Determine security actions based on statistical and Big Data analysis. Install active directory (AD) and integrate AD users and groups to databases. Conduct database encryption and perform analysis.
	CIS 414 - Advanced Database Security 5 Credits Students build on skills learned in earlier database security courses by extending their practice into cloud environments. Students work through cloud labs and design reproducible builds that deploy to hosted infrastructure. Attention will be paid to the identity and access management and to the system, network, and data security features of this type of environment. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 412 min. 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20230320T11:43:35 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Review database security principles Laws and policies that affect database security PCI HIPAA FERPA Others Distributed database security Identity access management Host security Network security Automated deployment of installation and deployment of database infrastructure Cloud environments Use relevant programming and scripting languages to automate database deployment, configuration changes, and tests Encryption At rest In transit Document database security issues Database infrastructure maintenance Testing, hardening, and defending database infrastructure Student Learning Outcomes Design improvements and redeploy infrastructure through architectural review and security audits Create database infrastructure through automation Install database infrastructure in a variety of environments including cloud environments Design and apply technical configurations to accommodate the laws and policies relevant to data protection Apply identity and access management schemas for database infrastructure Implement encryption techniques for data at rest and in transit
	CIS 420 - Cloud Security 5 Credits This course focuses on the security of cloud infrastructure and data protection in cloud environments. Students research cloud security threats and make remediation recommendations. Special attention will be paid to the security of web applications. Labs in cloud environments provide hands-on (as much as anything in the cloud is hands-on) experience with the services specific to the major cloud platforms. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 320 min . 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20230320T11:43:39 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to cloud computing and security Evolution of cloud computing Shared responsibility model Identifying threats to data protection in the cloud Open-source intelligence Vulnerability assessment Securing access to cloud resources Identity and access management Identity and resource policies Securing infrastructure Web application tiering Cloud network security Protecting application data Object storage security Methods of enforcing static and dynamic encryption Logging and monitoring Log ingesting and observability System health checking Incident detection and response Alerting on events Preparing for and managing incidents Student Learning Outcomes Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using cloud services Deploy infrastructure in cloud environments Use the identity and access management features of cloud environments Implement secure network access to resources Identify cloud services that help protect data, including at rest and in transit Identify and implement storage protection features Describe cloud services that are used for incident recognition and remediation Implement best practices for incident response
	CIS 430 - Mobile Security 5 Credits This course focuses on what is involved when wireless and mobile devices are incorporated on a network. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is extremely popular in the 21st century. Both employees and visitors attach a variety of devices to a network with such broad access, how does one protect the crucial elements of the network? In the case of a hospital, how does this workplace allow emergency medical equipment and visitors onto the wireless? Students will design and test their architecture against standard attacks. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 320 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 2015-06-08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Overview of Mobile devices A. Similarities and Differences with other computing devices B. Mobile device characteristics C. Threats and Vulnerabilities D. Physical Security Controls E. Use of untrusted/known insecure devices F. Use of untrusted networks G. Use of untrusted applications H. Use of untrusted content I. Interaction with other devices II. Technologies for mobile device management A. Common approaches to centralized mobile device management a. messaging servers management capabilities b. third party products B. Capabilities a. General policy b. Data communication and storage c. User and device authentication d. Applications III. Corporate mobile device policy considerations A. Communications/data carrier B. Acceptable Use policy C. BYOD D. Feature requirement E. Disabling of features F. Applications a. Personal vs. corporate b. Corporate developed c. 3rd party d. Open market G. Co-mixing of personal and corporate data H. Device wiping I. Termination of employee J. Device theft and/or EOL III. Mobile device security policy life cycle K. Initiation L. Development M. Implementation N. Device Operations and Maintenance O. Device EOL/disposal IV. Mobile device file structures A. Flash Storage B. Linux Flash File Systems a. JFFS, JFFS2, YAFFS, UBIFS, F2FS C. Flash Transition Layer D. iOS File System E. Database types and locations F. Database and XML schemes V. Mobile device Vulnerability Assessments A. Definition of vulnerabilities a. Operating System b. Applications c. User knowledge and habits d. Computer, network and cloud connections B. Assessment Tools C. Assessment Methods D. Legal implications of assessing non-corporate devices VI. Device pen-testing A. Tools B. Methodology C. Exploitation D. Implications of mobile device breach F. Addressing critical exposures Student Learning Outcomes Identify the characteristics of mobile devices; commonalities and differences. Identify the most common approaches to centralized mobile device management. Identify, compare and contrast the aspects of mobile device policies. Discuss the mobile device security policy life cycle. Compare and contrast various mobile device file structures. Discuss common and current mobile device vulnerabilities. Understand the tools and methodologies of a mobile device penetration test.
	CIS 440 - e-Discovery Infrastructure and Practice 5 Credits E-Discovery is becoming more and more commonplace as 90% of all documents are electronic. In this course, students learn the methodology behind e-discovery including documents, mobile devices, email and logfiles. Proper procedures such as the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) are covered. Popular commercial tools such as Sherpa Software, iPro and Summation are examined along with shareware/freeware. Students learn the laws that may affect them as network administrators during a litigation hold and how to develop procedures for various legal situations that may affect the digital data they maintain. They learn how to create a business infrastructure that can respond effectively to e-discovery issues. This is a hands-on class in which they will use the techniques introduced. Students will have taken CIS 155 or its equivalent. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 155 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Winter Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20200330T21:14:49 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Describe the difference between e-discovery and digital forensics Describe the types of digital evidence Explain how the following rules affect digital evidence Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Federal Rules of Evidence Use the Electronic Discovery Reference Model Use the FIRAC legal analysis method to read a case Describe and use some of the popular e-discovery tools Explain how they are used in conjunction with forensics tools Explain planning considerations Itemize the types of e-discovery items useful in court Describe the role of experts in civil and criminal cases Explain the role of an e-discovery expert Explain and contrast the role of a digital forensics expert Describe best practices Explain how to preserve digital evidence Use of web based repositories Other software tools Describe case flow Prelitigation procedures Common documents used at the start of a lawsuit Fact finding and pretrial Common technical and non-technical considerations Describe Information Governance and how it affects the collection of evidence Describe the appeals process Case law Criminal vs. civil case law Multijurisdictional and international cases Describe new trends. Their implications Student Learning Outcomes Explain the difference between e-discovery and digital forensics. Explain how the rules of evidence, criminal and civil procedure affect digital evidence. Evaluate cases using tools such as the Electronic Discovery Reference Model and FIRAC method. Effectively use the various features of commercial and open source e-discovery software to evaluate digital case evidence. Explain how information governance and management affects the collection and retention of evidence. Discern different roles of experts in the e-discovery and digital forensics fields for civil and criminal cases.
	CIS 450 - Penetration Testing 5 Credits Students begin by reviewing the five fundamentals: information gathering, scanning, enumeration, exploitation and reporting. They will examine actual exploitation techniques and the business practices needed to prevent the same. The course focuses on the penetration testing of large network infrastructures with layer 2 and layer 3 attacks. Students will use basic and advanced tools to examine packets and network traffic. Students will be exposed to service provider level attacks, including VPN and SSL attacks, and learn how to detect/defend against them. Students are introduced to creating a pen testing lab. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 370 and CIS 420 w/ min. 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20230320T11:43:48 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Define Penetration Testing Laws and relevant regulations Business Practices and Policies Common tooling and methodologies for: Information Gathering Scanning Enumeration Exploitation Reporting Hardening and Testing Systems Exploits and Payloads Service Provider Attacks Packet Capture and Analysis Layer 2 Attacks Layer 3 Attacks Attacks on Cisco Infrastructure VPN Attacks Exploiting Certificates and Trust on Networks Testing IDS and IPS Systems Penetration Testing of Cloud Based Deployments Hardening and Retesting Systems Reporting to the Client / Management Student Learning Outcomes Explain the relevant laws, governance, and compliance regulations concerning penetration testing Design and apply technical and administrative standards, practices, and policies to secure network hosts Explain the use cases, quantitative outcomes, and industry fundamentals of penetration testing Effectively harden and test the security state of systems using standard tools Research and report on cyber security threat actors such as advanced persistent threats Analyze network traffic to identify malicious activity Generate penetration testing reports that explain how penetration testing techniques affect the related security layers to computing systems
	CIS 460 - Incident Response 5 Credits Students use lab environments to explore Incident Response. The students will gather and utilize use threat intel to identify indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Students will be expected to explain and demonstrate their processes through reporting. Pre-requisite(s) CIS 450 with min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20230320T11:43:53 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Frameworks for incident handling Organizational roles in incident response Compliance, legal, and regulatory requirements for incident handling Incident management program processes Preparation and training Analysis of events and detection of incidents Incident containment, eradication, and recover Post-incident analysis Testing detection and response capabilities Architecting for visibility Developing response playbooks Incident Response for common environments Internal systems Cloud platforms Software as a service Development Organizational policies, procedures, and standards for incident handling Student Learning Outcomes Summarize the principles of computer security incident response Summarize the regulatory and compliance requirements of computer security incident response Evaluate frameworks and methodologies used to interpret common tactics, techniques, and procedures Create incident response playbooks and describe contingency planning Identify technical, compliance, and regulatory trends in incident response Generate system security plan recommendations from lessons learned through the incident response process Perform monitoring, detection, and incident management for systems commonly used in industry
	CIS 480 - BAS Cybersecurity and Forensics Internship 10 Credits This internship is for BAS students to demonstrate they have real world experience in the IT field. Students document practical, hands on and real world application of the concepts and tools used in the classroom. The student will perform a self assessment and relate the work experience to their career goals and aspirations. Students must take a minimum of 5 credits ( 1 credit = 30 working hours). Full time employment qualifies as the internship. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS Course Note 5 credits total required for graduation FeesCF HD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20220330T15:33:18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 Internship Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Field Studies 300 Total Contact Hours 300 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Topics: Identified through a learning experience; evaluation prepared by the student and site supervisor Measurable Learning Objectives Successful Work Habits and Attitudes Time Management Communication Skills Application of technical skills and concepts Self Evaluation Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace Evaluate personal and professional growth as a result of a cooperative education experience Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment
	CIS 490 - CIS Internship in Cyber Design & Implementation 10 Credits In this course, students create business scenarios, cyber situations, design and build the network architecture and perform threat analysis for the regional cyber competition. The best scenario will be voted on and implemented for the competition. The competition is meant to be real world for the competitors. Having to design a business network for use in a competition gives students an in-depth knowledge of what can go wrong and network vulnerabilities. This course can be taken in lieu of or in combination with CIS 480 for a minimum of 5 credits and maximum of 10 credits total over the course of the BAS in Cybersecurity and Forensics. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS Course Note This course provides a practical alternative to industry internship. FeesCF HD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS program in CyberSecurity and Forensics. Active Date 20190619T15:16:23 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 300 Total Contact Hours 300 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline What are the components of a cyber competition or invitational? Understanding the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education framework Past competitions Common business scenarios and network architecture Research of existing and legacy operating systems Known Vulnerabilities Known exploits Windows, Linux, Macintosh, other Research of common web based vulnerabilities Research of common mobile vulnerabilities Service Level Agreements Common Business practices Leadership Meeting Deliverables Current cyber threats Student Learning Outcomes Design a network, with security measures, vulnerabilities, etc. for chosen scenario Select and apply the parts of the NICE standards to the competition Incorporate known vulnerabilities and exploits of existing and legacy operating systems along with web based applications into the competition network design Exploit common mistakes made by network administrators and users Design a service level agreement for a website, email service, cloud service, etc. Design and test business injects to demonstrate compliance with various standards such as PCI or HIPAA which may affect network design or business decisions Perform assigned tasks in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary
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	CSCI 232 - Data Science with Python 5 Credits This programming class builds on the previous Python programming concepts. Students will be exposed to intermediate Python, frameworks, databases, and data science. Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 132 min. 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in web development or computer science and wanting to advance their skills in Python and data science. Active Date 20220408T15:00:02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Data Structures & Algorithms Creating a Model (Databases) Introduction to OOP. Web Framework. Textual data and the different types of categorical data. Apply data pre-processing (being able to “clean up” the data). Data parsing (being able to read data from text files and “convert” to arrays. Python libraries (“numpy” and “Pandas”) An overview of natural language processing. Data visualization (Using the python library “Matplotlib”). Plotting. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively code via Python, web framework (existing code). Correctly implement the use of Data Structures & Algorithms Correctly read and write to/from a database and data parsing. Implement and reuse code as functions. Differentiate between data visualization, data pre-processing, and natural language processing through code and application. Application of Python code based on data science scenarios.

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BSTEC 195 - Social Media for Business

BSTEC 215 - Microsoft VISIO

BSTEC 225 - Microsoft Project

BSTEC 230 - MS SharePoint for Office

BSTEC 240 - Internship

BSTEC 241 - Internship Seminar

BSTEC 260 - Integrated Microsoft Office Management

BSTEC 285 - Special Topics

BSTEC 295 - Independent Study

CARER 101 - Individualized Career Exploration

CARER 110 - Career Planning and Self-Evaluation

CARER 295 - Special Topics

CHEM 290 - Special Studies

CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts with Lab

CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry

CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

CHEM& 139 - General Chemistry Preparation

CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I

CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry with Lab II

CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry with Lab III

CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry with Lab I

CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry with Lab II

CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry with Lab III

CHIN& 121 - Chinese I

CHIN& 122 - Chinese II

CHIN& 123 - Chinese III

CHIN& 221 - Chinese IV

CHIN& 222 - Chinese V

CHIN& 223 - Chinese VI

COL 98 - HSC College Success Seminar

COL 100 - College Success Seminar

COL 101 - Strengthening Navigational Skills

COL 105 - Navigating College

COL 200 - TRIO Summer Bridge

CMST 80 - Improving Speech Skills

CMST 91 - Beginning Communication Skills

CMST 95 - Interactional Communication

CMST 103 - CSMT& 101 Completion

CMST 200 - Intercultural Communication

CMST 205 - Nonverbal Communication

CMST 291 - Contractual Studies

CMST 292 - Contractual Studies

CMST 293 - Contractual Studies

CMST 294 - Contractual Studies

CMST 295 - Contractual Studies

CMST 310 - Interpersonal Communication in Diverse Healthcare Settings

CMST 320 - Presentation Skills

CMST 330 - Communication and Organizational Behavior

CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication

CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media

CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication

CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication

CIS 111 - Introduction to 3D Graphics & Animation

CIS 114 - 3D Technologies I

CIS 122 - Web Design & Wire Framing

CIS 140 - CIS INTERNSHIP

CIS 150 - OS and Hardware Fundamentals

CIS 155 - Introduction to Cyber Forensics

CIS 160 - Introduction to Networking and Cisco IOS

CIS 161 - MS Operating System and Cisco Networking Integration

CIS 162 - Mobile Device Repair & OS

CIS 166 - Network Intrusion Detection

CIS 190 - CIS Internship in Cyber Design

CIS 210 - Operating Systems Principles

CIS 211 - Advanced 3D Graphics & Animation

CIS 214 - 3D Technologies II

CIS 215 - Introduction to UNIX/Linux

CIS 216 - Network Scripting

CIS 217 - UNIX/Linux System Administration

CIS 218 - Database Concepts

CIS 220 - Structured Query Language and Database Administration

CIS 221 - Network Scripting

CIS 230 - Database Security w/Windows Server

CIS 235 - Cyber Forensics and Data Recovery

CIS 236 - Cyber Forensics and the Expert Witness

CIS 249 - Intro to Cybercrime Investigative Tools

CIS 262 - MS OS Infrastructure and Advanced Cisco

CIS 263 - Data Network Design/Management