2015-2016 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Communications Media Arts |
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Computer Information Systems |
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CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
This course is an introduction to computer applications. Topics include an overview of personal computer hardware and software, Windows, and a variety of software applications (word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation software) using a Windows environment.
Please Note: CIS 100, Introduction to Computer Applications, contains the same content as the following modular courses:
CIS 105, Introduction to Operating Systems
CIS 109, Introduction to Database
CIS 111, Introduction to Word Processing
CIS 115, Introduction to Spreadsheets
CIS 116, Introduction to Presentations
Therefore, students that have taken or currently enrolled in CIS 100 are not allowed to register for these module courses. The reverse is also true, if you have taken these modular courses, you are not allowed to register for CIS 100.
Usually offered Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II
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CIS 105 - Introduction to Operating Systems 1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
This course is intended for students who have little or no computer experience. Topics include an overview of personal computer hardware and software, the use of basic windows features, and an explanation of the Windows operating system.
Please Note: Students that have taken or are currently enrolled in CIS 105 are not allowed to register for CIS 100, Introduction to Computer Application, as it has the same content.
Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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CIS 109 - Introduction to Database 1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
This fast-paced introductory course is intended for students who have had computer experience. Basic concepts and applications of a database software program operating within a windows environment will be discussed. Students will apply lecture principles at their computer workstations through exercises and projects. Hands-on exposure will provide students with practical experiences for the database software. The software being used is Access.
Please Note: Students that have taken or are currently enrolled in CIS 109 are not allowed to register for CIS 100, Introduction to Computer Application, as it has the same content.
Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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CIS 111 - Introduction to Word Processing 1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
This fast-paced introductory course will acquaint the student with word processing that runs in a Windows environment. Word processing is used to create professional-looking documents that can be easily revised and reused. The documents can be enhanced by adding special appearance features such as lines, shading, and graphics. The software being used is Microsoft Word for Windows.
Please Note: Students that have taken or are currently enrolled in CIS 111 are not allowed to register for CIS 100, Introduction to Computer Application, as it has the same content.
Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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CIS 115 - Introduction to Spreadsheets 1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
Topics include entering text, changing themes, creating formulas, using functions, and creating graphs, alternate formatting, what-if analysis. Practical examples from a variety of sources will be used. The software being used in this class is Microsoft Excel.
Please Note: Students that have taken or are currently enrolled in CIS 115 are not allowed to register for CIS 100, Introduction to Computer Application, as it has the same content.
Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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CIS 116 - Introduction to Presentations 1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
This fast-paced introductory course will acquaint the student with the basic features of a presentation graphics software application program. Topics will include planning, defining, creating, and modifying a presentation. Other topics will include working with text, objects, and presentation graphics as well as learning how to create an on-screen slide show. This will enable the student to use the computer as a tool to reinforce the proper techniques for accessing and using presentation software; the software being used in this class is Microsoft PowerPoint.
Please Note: Students that have taken or are currently enrolled in CIS 116 are not allowed to register for CIS 100, Introduction to Computer Application, as it has the same content.
Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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Computer Science |
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Cooperative Education |
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 303 - Field Studies in Criminal Justice I 3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
Field Studies in an Internship Program designed to provide Criminal Justice majors the opportunity to observe and gain insight into the daily operations of the criminal justice system and its component agencies. Students will be placed in various agencies of the criminal justice system. Students will learn firsthand how criminal justice agencies function and how professionals in the field fulfill their responsibilities to their respective agencies. Agencies included in the program cover the areas of law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and related security agencies. The program also provides the student an opportunity to integrate their field experiences with their classroom learning.
Note: Students cannot register for the course on their own. Students must meet with the Criminal Justice Coordinator and complete a Field Studies Placement form. Upon consultation and completion of the form, the Coordinator will register the student.
Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
Pre-Requisites: CRJ 101, CRJ 102, completion of at least 30 credit hours, and matriculation in CRJ
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Culinary Arts |
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Dance |
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Digital Media |
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DIG 105 - Social Media 3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
Social media consists of online tools that encourage people to interact with other individuals, companies, and brands and form communities by creating, publishing, and sharing content. As the diversity and influence of digital media platforms continue to increase in society, new technological and sociological challenges arise. Students in this course will study, utilize, and produce elements of interactive social media. Topics include: media definition and placement, social media campaigns, the basic psychology of communication in a constantly evolving social media world, and the impact of social media on society, communication, business, and culture. This course is grounded in both theory and practice. Class discussions take place in social cyberspaces and via face-to-face class interaction.
This course is required for Digital Media students and open to all students.
Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
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DIG 200 - Digital Portfolio 1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
This course is the culmination of the student’s experience in the Digital Media or Public Communication programs. Students will use this course to assemble a digital and web-based portfolio of the work they have produced in their courses. Faculty provide students with guidance in methods of presentation and organization of the portfolio. Students will be expected to develop both a print and digital resume for inclusion in their portfolio.
Restricted to Digital Media and Public Communication majors.
Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
Pre-Requisites: DIG 103 or DIG 112 or DIG 206 or BUS 229
Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: DIG 103 or DIG 112 or DIG 206 or BUS 229
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DIS 106 - Disney Experiential Learning 3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
This course combines academic classroom education with a variety of self-directed learning opportunities. Classroom instruction centers on theories of adult learning, experiential learning, learning organizations and conversational learning. Participants will explore a variety of learning styles and experiences to develop an understanding of their learning preferences. By gaining an insight into one’s personal learning preferences, individuals could increase their effectiveness in many arenas including career, personal relationships, and interpersonal communication.
Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a group research project. Research will be focused on an organization and how that organization is applying Experiential Learning Theory in their operation. After acquiring a base knowledge from research, students will use the data acquired to propose strategies and tactics they can utilize in their future to increase their effectiveness. The Disney Experiential Learning course also utilizes an Online Learning Community as a communication and learning tool.
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