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2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Marketing
  

  • MKT 120 - Principles of Advertising

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Principles of Advertising offers cutting-edge strategies on advertising, including the use of social media and the World Wide Web, and explains how advertising works in marketing. The course covers the various types of media used in communicating advertising messages, media platforms, the creative process and execution, as well as public relations. Students develop an advertising campaign for an actual product, service, small business or community event.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MKT 130 - Professional Selling

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Professional Selling is the study of selling as a part of the marketing process. Consumer behavior, persuasion, the importance of a positive attitude, careers in sales, the sales process and specific techniques are discussed. Students are provided with the skills to efficiently and effectively communicate value and develop long-term relationships with customers and prospects. They learn to develop professional selling strategies and tactics that are unique and genuine to their personalities and how to apply professional sales principles to goods and services in Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B) and Direct Sales situations.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MKT 140 - Principles of Retailing

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Principles of Retailing explores topics designed to help students obtain a solid understanding of basic retail concepts preparing them for a career in small business retail shops and corporate retail operations. The course covers marketing information, organization, layout, location, merchandising, purchasing, receiving, display, promotion, price, control systems, human resources and government regulations. Students experience real-world situations through classroom and on-site visits with local retail owners and managers.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MKT 160 - Social Media Marketing

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Social Media Marketing provides students with an understanding of the role, history, importance, and strategic uses of social media as part of a company’s marketing strategy. Students learn how to apply various social media tools, develop a social media campaign, and evaluate the impact of social media marketing activities. (

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MKT 225 - Consumer Behavior

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Consumer Behavior is a study of consumers’ informational search, acquisition, purchasing/post-purchasing, understanding, and analysis of the buying process.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MKT 240 - Regional Agriculture Marketing

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Regional Agriculture Marketing provides an overview of the main avenues for local regional farm businesses to market their products, including direct-to-consumer and wholesale models. Emphasis is placed on examining each element in the wholesale supply chain. The course also covers the ways local and regional food sales and marketing differ from commodity crop sales.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and basic math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: MKT 110  
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  • MKT 249 - Marketing Internship

    3 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 15

    Marketing Internship is for marketing students who want to fine-tune their on-the-job skills. Students work a minimum of 15 hours per week at an approved business establishment earning credit for successfully accomplishing specified job objectives. The internship is taken concurrently with a course or courses focused on marketing job skills and employee development. Credit depends on time spent: 75 clock hours = 1 credit hour. This course is primarily for students in the marketing program. This course may be repeated two times for a maximum of 6 credit hours under this course number.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of MKT coursework with a grade of C or higher and written approval of the Business department chair
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  • MKT 264 - International Marketing

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    International Marketing provides an overview of the marketing process in which students discuss, describe, and demonstrate the strategies that businesses use when marketing their product in foreign countries. Content includes the processes and pitfalls that face international marketers and the importance of researching and applying marketing strategies to diverse cultures, languages, and political and economic structures.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MKT 290 - Topics & Issues in Marketing

    6 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 6

    Topics + Issues in Marketing presents various topics and issues related to marketing. Course content and teaching techniques vary based on the focus each semester. Students may repeat this course two times on different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math. Online courses require advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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Mathematics
  

  • MAT 020 - GE Stats Support

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    GE Stats Support strengthens algebraic/reading/critical thinking skills necessary for the successful completion of MAT 120 . This course provides students with support for mathematical prerequisite deficiencies while allowing the student to concurrently enroll in and succeed in a college level class. Highlighted skills support the collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of statistical univariate and multivariate data. The ability to represent data both numerically as well as graphically are developed to carry out, among other skills, statistical studies, understand sampling distribution theory, create confidence intervals and perform hypothesis tests. This course may be repeated two times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

     

    Note: Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate. This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and intermediate math.

    Prerequisite: MAT 090  with a grade of C or higher or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MAT 120  

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  • MAT 050 - Elements of Math Support

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    Elements of Math Support strengthens algebraic/reading/critical thinking skills necessary for the successful completion of MAT 150 . This course provides students with support for mathematical prerequisite deficiencies while allowing the student to concurrently enroll in and succeed in a college level class. Highlighted skills include solving and graphing linear equations for the use of building models both algebraically and statistically, and the calculation of exponential and logarithmic functions needed to make consumer math computations. Students may repeat this course two times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite: MAT 090  with a grade of C or higher or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MAT 150  

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  • MAT 061 - College Algebra Support

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    College Algebra Support strengthens algebraic/reading/critical thinking skills necessary for the successful completion of MAT 161 . This course provides students with support for mathematical prerequisite deficiencies while allowing the student to concurrently enroll in and succeed in a college level class. Highlighted skills support representing linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions both numerically and graphically.

    Note: Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate. This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and intermediate math.

    Prerequisite: MAT 095  with a grade of C or higher or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MAT 161  

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  • MAT 090 - Essentials of Mathematics

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Essentials of Mathematics reviews arithmetic operations and mathematical principles. Topics include basic computation involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, pre-algebra and problem-solving. This course requires basic reading. 

    Note: Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate. This course requires basic reading.

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MAT 095 - Elementary Algebra

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4

    Elementary Algebra covers operations and applications dealing with integers, linear equations, ratios and proportions, exponents, polynomials, factoring, graphing linear equations and inequalities, and solving linear systems. (1.4)

    Note: Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate.

    Prerequisite: MAT 090  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
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  • MAT 096 - Geometry

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4

    Geometry studies shapes (circles, rectangles, triangles, cylinders and cubes) with a concentration on terminology and real-world applications of theorems and formulas. Work with proofs is limited. 

    Note: Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate.

    Prerequisite: MAT 095  or MAT 099  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
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  • MAT 099 - Intermediate Algebra

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4

    Intermediate Algebra studies problem-solving, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, rational exponents, radicals, logarithms and quadratic equations. 

    Note: Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate.

    Prerequisite: MAT 095  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
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  • MAT 106 - Applied Mathematics I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Applied Mathematics I studies general algebra and trigonometry for technology students. Students learn about linear equations, exponents, radicals, algebraic fractions, quadratic equations and right- triangle trigonometry.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MAT 120 - General Education Statistics

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    General Education Statistics covers elementary statistics to meet the general education requirement. Students acquire a reasonable level of statistical literacy and reasoning in this hands-on course. Students learn to use statistics to analyze and develop solutions for professional, societal and even personal problems.

    Note: This course is intended to meet the general education requirement. It is not intended to be a prerequisite to, nor a replacement for, courses in statistical methods (for business or social science), or mathematical statistics. Credit is not granted for both MAT 120 and MAT 220 . A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. For online sections, statistical computer software may be used in lieu of the graphing calculator.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 902

    Prerequisite: MAT 099  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 020  
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  • MAT 140 - Concepts in Mathematics

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Concepts in Mathematics covers selected topics that illustrate the development of important ideas in various branches of mathematics and how these topics are interrelated. Topics include calculator use, logic, problem-solving, measurement, consumer mathematics, statistics, geometry, probability and computers. (1.2)

    Prerequisite: MAT 075 or MAT 095  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test
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  • MAT 150 - Elements of Mathematics

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Elements of Mathematics focuses on mathematical reasoning and solving real-life problems. Topics include logic, modeling, financial management and a maximum of one optional topic from the categories of game theory, graph theory, networking or linear programming. This course is designed to meet the general education requirement; it is intended for students who do not plan to continue study in a math-related field.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 904

    Prerequisite: MAT 099  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test, placement by ACT or SAT scores, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 050  
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  • MAT 158 - Applied Mathematics II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Applied Mathematics II studies logarithms, triangle theory, trigonometry formulas and identities, complex numbers, vectors and analytic geometry. 

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: MAT 106  with a grade of C or higher
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  • MAT 161 - College Algebra

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1

    College Algebra covers solutions of equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial functions, graphs. This course is primarily intended for business and social science students (MAT 165  is the course for mathematics, science and engineering students and other students who are preparing to take MAT 175 ). This course requires a one-hour lab each week.

    Note: Credit is not granted for both MAT 161 and MAT 165 . A graphing calculator is required. It may be any brand, but the TI-83 or TI-84 is used by the instructor for classroom presentations.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MAT 099  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores.
    Corequisite: OR
    concurrent enrollment in MAT 061  and MAT161.

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  • MAT 165 - College Algebra and Trigonometry

    5 Credits
    Lecture: 5

    College Algebra and Trigonometry covers equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, solution of triangles, identities, graphs, and topics in analytic geometry.

    Note: Credit is not granted for both MAT 161  and MAT 165. A graphing calculator is required. It may be any brand, but the TI-83 or TI-84 is used by the instructor for classroom presentations.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MAT 096  and MAT 099 , both with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 166 - Trigonometry

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Trigonometry includes analytic geometry, trigonometric functions and their graphs, inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, solutions of trigonometric equations, trigonometric identities, and applications of trigonometry. This course is primarily for students who intend to take Calculus courses.

    Note: Credit is not granted for both MAT 165  and MAT 166.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MAT 161  with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 170 - Finite Mathematics

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Finite Mathematics is a course for business and social science students. It studies set theory, counting techniques, probability, matrix algebra and linear programming.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 906

    Prerequisite: MAT 161  or MAT 165 , either with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 171 - Calculus for Business/Social Science

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4

    Calculus for Business/Social Science teaches the calculus topics that are most useful in the business and social science disciplines. Students looking for in-depth coverage of calculus should consider MAT 175 , MAT 245  and/or MAT 255  instead of this survey course.

    Note: Credit is not granted for both MAT 171 and MAT 175 . A graphing calculator is required. It may be any brand, but the TI-83 or TI-84 is used by the instructor for classroom presentations.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 900-B

    Prerequisite: MAT 161  or MAT 165 , either with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 175 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

    5 Credits
    Lecture: 5

    Calculus with Analytic Geometry I is the first of three courses in calculus and analytic geometry. Topics include the Cartesian plane, limits, derivatives, the mean value theorem, anti-derivatives, the fundamental theorem of calculus, elementary integration, and applications.

    Note: Credit is not granted for both MAT 171  and 175. A graphing calculator is required. It may be of any brand, but the TI-83 or TI-84 will be used by the instructor for classroom presentations.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 900-1; MTH901

    Prerequisite: MAT 165  with a grade of C or higher, or both MAT 161  AND MAT 166  with a grade of C or higher, or both MAT 161  with a grade of C or higher and 70% or higher on the Trigonometry test, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 201 - Math Foundations for Elem Educ I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Math Foundations for Elementary Education I is designed for students preparing to teach at the elementary level. This course covers problem-solving strategies, sets, number systems, number theory, integers, fractions, decimals and discusses the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core standards.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MAT 096  and MAT 099 , both with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement exam, or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 202 - Math Foundations for Elem Educ II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Math Foundations for Elementary Education II builds on the previous course, including a more in-depth look at problem-solving strategies and NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and Common Core standards. Students also learn about functions, statistics, probability, geometry, measurement and coordinate geometry.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 903

    Prerequisite: MAT 201  with a grade of C or higher
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  • MAT 220 - Statistics

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

    Statistics covers basic statistics for business and social science students. Topics include measures of central tendency and variation, frequency distributions, probability, sampling, regression, analysis of variance, statistical inference and business applications.

    Note: Credit is not granted for both MAT 120  and MAT 220. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 902; BUS901

    Prerequisite: MAT 161  or MAT 165 , either with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate score on mathematics placement test, or placement by ACT or SAT scores
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  • MAT 245 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

    5 Credits
    Lecture: 5

    Calculus with Analytic Geometry II is the second of three courses in calculus and analytic geometry. It covers derivatives and integrals involving logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions; integration techniques; conic sections; polar coordinates; parametric equations; indeterminate forms; improper integrals and infinite series.

    Note: All students must take mathematics placement tests prior to registering for their first mathematics course at McHenry County College. Placement test results will be valid for one year. A grade of C or higher is required for the prerequisite listed unless otherwise indicated. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis do not meet the prerequisite; students are required to repeat the course for a letter grade. If two or more years have elapsed since the prerequisite was satisfied, it is recommended that the prerequisite course be retaken.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 900-2; MTH902

    Prerequisite: MAT 175  with a grade of C or higher
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  • MAT 253 - Linear Algebra

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4

    Linear Algebra studies matrix algebra and solutions to systems of linear equations, matrix inversion, determinants, vector spaces, linear dependence, basis and dimension, subspaces, inner product spaces, the Gram-Schmidt process, linear transformation, matrices of a linear transformation, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and Gaussian elimination.

    Note: A graphing calculator is required. The TI-82/83 is used for classroom presentations.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: Credit, with a grade of C or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 245  

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  • MAT 255 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III

    4 Credits
    Lecture: 4

    Calculus with Analytic Geometry III is the last of three courses in calculus and analytic geometry. It studies three-dimensional spaces, vector functions, partial differentiation, double and triple integrals, divergence and curl, line and surface integrals, and the theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): M1 900-3; MTH903

    Prerequisite: MAT 245 , with a grade of C or higher
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  • MAT 260 - Differential Equations

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Differential Equations studies first order and simple higher order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, systems of linear differential equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms and applications.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): MTH912

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: Credit, with a grade of C or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 255  

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Mobile Application Development
  

  • MAD 105 - Programming for Android I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Programming for Android I teaches the fundamentals of programming in the Android Studio Development Environment using the Java language. Students learn core Java concepts and language fundamentals as they apply to Android app development. Students also learn debugging, version control, and object-oriented programming.

    Note: This course requires advanced reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: PRG 105  with a grade of C or higher
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  • MAD 107 - Programming for iOS I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Programming for iOS I teaches the fundamentals of programming in the Xcode Development Environment using the Swift language. Students learn core Swift concepts and language fundamentals as they apply to iOS app development. Students also learn debugging, version control, and object-oriented programming.

    Note: This course requires advanced reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: PRG 105  with a grade of C or higher
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  • MAD 155 - Programming for Android II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Programming for Android II teaches students to create event driven applications using the Android platform. Students focus on: user interaction, data storage, using external resources, and using phone hardware resources. Students implement the agile development process to produce functional iterations of their Android apps. Students may repeat this course two times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: MAD 105  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent
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  • MAD 157 - Programming for iOS II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Programming for iOS II teaches students to create event driven applications using the Apple iOS platform. Students focus on user interaction: data storage, using external resources, using phone hardware resources. Students implement the agile development process to produce functional iterations of their iOS apps. Students may repeat this course two times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: MAD 107  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent
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  • MAD 255 - Programming for Android III

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Programming for Android III teaches students to create advanced apps that connect to a backend database. Students focus on: user experience, device provisioning, analytics, working with the cloud, multi threaded programming and device security. Students implement the agile development process to produce functional iterations of their Android apps.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: MAD 155  with a grade of C or higher, or instructor consent
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  • MAD 257 - Programming for iOS III

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Programming for iOS III teaches students to create advanced apps that connect to a backend database. Students focus on: user experience, device provisioning, analytics, working with the cloud, multi-threaded programming and device security. Students implement the agile development process to produce functional iterations of their iOS apps.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: MAD 157  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent
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Music
  

  • MUS 100 - Chorus

    1 Credits
    Lab: 2

    Chorus studies choral and performance techniques, primarily through participation in choral activities at the College. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Fundamentals of Music is for students who have had little or no formal training in music. It covers standard pitch and rhythmic notation, major and minor scales, key relationships, simple intervals, and the qualities of triads. The course also includes simple ear training and an introduction to keyboard skills.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, basic writing, and basic math.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 104 - Intro to Electronic Music Processing

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Introduction to Electronic Music Processing covers the basics of creating music digitally with audio files and computer software. Students create their own compositions using various digital processes and programs. They also learn about the history of electronics in music.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading, basic writing, and basic math.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 101 , MUS 140  or instructor consent
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  • MUS 111 - Class Piano I

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    Class Piano I is group piano instruction intended for non-music majors with little or no musical background and music majors without prior piano study. This course includes performing ensemble and solo pieces in various styles and the development of basic keyboard skills such as technique, scale playing, harmonizing simple melodies, transposing and improvising. Regular practice is expected.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 140 - Music Theory I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music Theory I introduce students to notation, scales and key signatures, intervals, triads and seventh chords, melody criticism, harmonic progression, cadences and instrument transposition. This course includes a short composition project.

    Note: Prior experience in reading music notation, such as in a band or choir, is expected. Students with little or no experience should consider MUS 101 . This course requires intermediate reading, basic writing, and basic math.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 141  

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  • MUS 141 - Musicianship I

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

    Musicianship I covers aural recognition of intervals, rhythmic and melodic dictation, playing scales and chords on the keyboard, and beginning sight-singing skills. (1

    Note: This course requires basic reading, basic writing, and basic math.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 140  

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  • MUS 145 - Music Theory II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music Theory II is a continuation of Music Theory I with more in-depth study of melody, harmony and rhythm.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 140  and MUS 141  
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 146  

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  • MUS 146 - Musicianship II

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

    MUSICIANSHIP II is a continuation of MUSICIANSHIP I, emphasizing more complex music.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 141  
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 145  

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  • MUS 151 - Music Appreciation

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music Appreciation is designed for non-music majors. Students study basic elements in musical literature by prominent composers from various historical periods and examine the importance of music in history and society’s influence on music. Outside listening is required.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading and intermediate writing.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): F1 900

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 153 - Introduction to World Music

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Introduction to World Music is designed for non-music majors. Students explore music from various parts of the world and the role music plays in each society and culture. Topics include the underlying sociological, cultural, political, and religious systems that help form a culture’s music. Various genres and instruments from around the globe are also studied.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading and intermediate writing.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): F1903N

    Diversity / Multicultural Studies Course

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 154 - Introduction to American Music

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Introduction to American Music is designed for non-music majors. The course gives students an overview of this country’s rich and diverse musical heritage, from Colonial times to the 20th century. It explores classical music, folk, blues and jazz, as well as music created for the stage and screen. Outside listening is required.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading and intermediate writing.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): F1 904

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 160 - Jazz Ensemble

    1 Credits
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2

    Jazz Ensemble is the study and performance of jazz. Students are introduced to the works of traditional and contemporary jazz composers and music and develop their technical skills for performance. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 161 - Chamber Ensemble

    1 Credits
    Lab: 2

    Chamber Ensemble introduces a variety of chamber music, including analysis of composition and performance practices. Students develop written, aural and instrumental competence on selected instruments. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 162 - Concert Band

    1 Credits
    Lab: 3

    Concert Band involves the study and performance of repertoire for concert band. Students develop aural and instrumental competence on selected instruments and technical competence in performance. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 163 - New Orleans Jazz Band

    1 Credits
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2

    New Orleans Jazz Band is a small instrumental ensemble that provides students at various levels of musical proficiency, the opportunity to perform jazz, ragtime, blues, and gospel music. Emphasizes sight reading and musicianship at various levels of musical proficiency, and develops instrumental skills and musical understanding. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours. 

    Note: This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 164 - Guitar Ensemble

    1 Credits
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2

    Guitar Ensemble is a small instrumental ensemble that provides students at various levels of musical proficiency the opportunity to perform a variety of guitar literature, especially folk, blues, country, and rock. Emphasizes sight reading, musicianship, and skills in improvisation. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Note: This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 165 - Chamber Singers

    1 Credits
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 1

    Chamber Singers is a small vocal ensemble that provides students at various levels of musical proficiency, the opportunity to perform a variety of vocal repertoire. Emphasizes sight reading and musicianship, and develops vocal skills and musical understanding. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credit hours. 

    Note: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 100 is recommended. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 171 - Music History I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music History I studies styles, composers and literature from music’s origins through the Baroque period. This course is intended for music majors and those with a strong music background.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading and advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): F1 901

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 172 - Music History II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music History II studies musical styles, composers and literature from the Classical period to the modern era. This course is intended for music majors and those with a strong music background.

    Note: This course requires intermediate reading and advanced writing.

    Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): F1 902

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 201 - Applied Music - Oboe

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Oboe offers private lessons in oboe. Students may repeat this course three times times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 202 - Applied Music - Organ

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Organ offers private lessons in organ. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 203 - Applied Music - Piano

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Piano offers private lessons in piano. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 204 - Applied Music - French Horn

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - French Horn offers private lessons in French horn. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 205 - Applied Music - Voice

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Voice offers private lessons in voice. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 206 - Applied Music - Violin

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Violin offers private lessons in violin. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 207 - Applied Music - Saxophone

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Saxophone offers private lessons in saxophone. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 208 - Applied Music - Clarinet

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Clarinet offers private lessons in clarinet. Students may repeat this course three times for maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 209 - Applied Music - String & Electric Bass

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - String and Electric Bass offers private lessons in string and electric bass. Students may repeat this course times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 210 - Applied Music - Trumpet

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Trumpet offers private lessons in trumpet. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 211 - Applied Music - Trombone

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Trombone offers private lessons in trombone. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 212 - Applied Music - Baritone Horn

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Baritone Horn offers private lessons in baritone horn. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 213 - Applied Music - Guitar

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Guitar offers private lessons in guitar. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 214 - Applied Music - Flute

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Flute offers private lessons in flute. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 215 - Applied Music - Viola

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Viola offers private lessons in viola. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 216 - Applied Music - Cello

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Cello offers private lessons in cello. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 217 - Applied Music - Percussion

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Percussion offers private lessons in percussion. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 218 - Applied Music - Bassoon

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music - Bassoon offers private lessons in bassoon. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit-hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 219 - Applied Music-Tuba

    2 Credits Variable
    Lecture: 2

    Applied Music-Tuba offers private lessons in tuba. It may be repeated up to three times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

    Note: Fee doubles for 2-credit hour option. This course requires basic reading.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: None
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  • MUS 240 - Music Theory III

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music Theory III is a continuation of Music Theory II. It studies techniques of chromatic harmony, advanced modulation, analysis and modal harmony. Students also learn modulation to remote tonal areas and are introduced to the structure and form of 18th and 19th century tonal compositions.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 140  and MUS 145  
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 241  

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  • MUS 241 - Musicianship III

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

    Musicianship III covers ear training, keyboard fundamentals, sight singing, and other skills that correspond with an denhance the content of Musick Theory III.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 141  and MUS 146  
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 240  

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  • MUS 245 - Music Theory IV

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 3

    Music Theory IV is a continuation of Music Theory III, with analysis of large forms in 18th and 19th century music and a study of 20th century tonalities.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 140 , MUS 145 , and MUS 240  
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 246  

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  • MUS 246 - Musicianship IV

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

    Musicianship IV covers ear training, keyboard fundamentals, sight singing, and other skills that correspond with and enhance the content of Music Theory IV.

    Articulation: 1.1

    Prerequisite: MUS 141 , MUS 146 , and MUS 241  
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 245  

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  • NET 110 - Network+ Certification Prep

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Network+ Certification Prep covers intermediate and advanced information on installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer networks. It covers a wide range of material, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media and security. The course helps prepare students for the industry-endorsed Network+ certification exam offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). It may be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical. On successful completion of the 16-week course, students should be prepared to take the exam necessary for Network+ certification.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 120 - Computer Hardware Basics

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    Computer Hardware Basics builds on the computer fundamentals presented in Computer Literacy and Windows Operating System. Topics relate primarily to microcomputer technology. Students learn about advanced operating system commands, utility software, software options, PC maintenance and installation, and hard drive concepts. This course is taught using a current operating system (e.g., Windows) and may be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 125 - A+ Certification Prep

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    A+ Certification Prep offers intermediate and advanced instruction in the servicing of personal computer systems. The course helps prepare students for the industry-endorsed A+ certification exams offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Students learn core PC techniques-basic computer concepts, hardware troubleshooting, customer service and hardware upgrades-as well as OS and Windows concepts, commands and techniques. Emphasis is on technical PC service issues with multiple demonstrations and hands-on lab experiments.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical. Successful completion of the course prepares students to take both the Core and OS technology exams necessary for full A+ certification.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 140 - Linux Operating Systems

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    Linux Operating Systems acquaints students with the history and adaptation to today’s architecture, basic commands, shell language and programming, and online help (man pages). Students gain hands-on experience with these tools, as well as the common UNIX text editors. This course may be repeated once, if a newer version of the operating system becomes available, for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 145 - Linux+ Certification Prep

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Linux+ Certification Prep teaches the fundamentals of Linux Operating System Administration, including planning, installation and management. System administrators are responsible for keeping computers fully functional with minimum downtime, as well as backing up data in case of hardware failures. The course helps prepare students for this work. It may be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical. Successful completion this course prepares students to take the exam necessary for Linux+ Certification.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 110  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 150 - Windows Operating Systems

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    Windows Operating System provides students with an understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This course focuses on computer applications, customized settings, file management, and installations. Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 4 credits.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 151 - Windows Client I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Windows Client I provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows client operating system on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Note: This course is intended for those who support or administer Microsoft Windows client operating systems or who are pursuing the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. The course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 110  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 152 - Windows Server I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Windows Server I provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows server operating system to create file, print, web, and remote access servers. Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 6 credits.

    Note: This course is intended for those who support or administer Microsoft Windows client operating systems or who are pursuing the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. The course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 110  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 170 - Cisco Certification Prep I

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Cisco Certification Prep I concentrates on general networking concepts. This course introduces networking protocols, architecture, structure, functions, components and models of various networks. Students learn the structure of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, segment networks using subnetwork masks, the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, how various types of network cables work, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches. The Cisco Curriculum is a collaborative effort between McHenry County College and the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This course offers extensive hands-on laboratory work coupled with web-enhanced curriculum.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and is extremely technical in its content. McHenry County College, in academic partnership with Cisco, Inc., is offering this class as semester one of a four semester series. At the successful completion of all four Cisco classes, students will be prepared to take the Cisco CCNA certification test.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 171 - Cisco Certification Prep II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Cisco Certification Prep II provides students with a fundamental understanding of network routing and switching. This course focuses on the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches. Additionally, students resolve common issues with Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Access Control Lists (ACLs), Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP), Network Address Translation (NAT), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS), and inter-VLAN routing in Internet Protocol version 4 and 6 (IPv4 and IPv6). The Cisco Curriculum is a collaborative effort between McHenry County College and the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This course offers extensive hands-on laboratory work coupled with web-enhanced curriculum.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and is extremely technical in its content. McHenry County College, in academic partnership with Cisco, Inc., is offering this class as semester two of a four semester series. At the successful completion of all four Cisco classes, students will be prepared to take the Cisco CCNA certification test.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 170  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 172 - Cisco Certification Prep III

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Cisco Certification Prep Ill concentrates on the skills necessary to interconnect and configure routers and switches in large networks. The course helps students with switch and router administration tasks including installing, configuring and troubleshooting. Students build networks based on the hierarchical design model supported by Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Etherchannel, Hot Standby Redundancy Protocol (HSRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (ElGRP) in Internet Protocol version 4 and 6 (1Pv4 and 1Pv6) networks. The Cisco Curriculum is a collaborative effort between McHenry County College and the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This course offers extensive hands-on laboratory work coupled with web-enhanced curriculum.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 171  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 173 - Cisco Certification Prep IV

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Cisco Certification Prep IV concentrates on Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. This course focuses on the design, implementation, configuration and demonstration of a fully functional enterprise network including HTTP, FTP, NNTP and email services. Students will learn the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. The Cisco Curriculum is a collaborative effort between McHenry County College and the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This course offers extensive hands-on laboratory work coupled with web-enhanced curriculum.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 172  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 180 - Computer Security Awareness

    2 Credits
    Lecture: 2

    Computer Security Awareness provides students with practical skills for protecting their computer systems from the increasingly sophisticated attacks that make many home computers vulnerable. These attacks include viruses, worms and Trojan horses. Students also learn about spyware and adware, as well as how to install and configure anti-virus, firewall and spyware removal software. This course may be repeated twice due to changing technology. This course was formerly CIS 180.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: None
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  • NET 183 - Security+ Certification Prep

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Security+ Certification Prep offers intermediate and advanced instruction in computer security. This class helps prepare students for the industry- endorsed Security+ certification exam offered by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The exam covers a range of topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control,authentication, external attacks and the operational security of an organization. This course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be prepared to take the exam necessary for Security+ Certification.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 110  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 185 - Ethical Hacking

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Ethical Hacking offers intermediate and advanced instruction in computer security. This class helps prepare students for the industry- endorsed Certified Ethical Hacker Certification exam offered by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council). It covers how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system. Students also learn about intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, open source intelligence, incident handling and log interpretation. This course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 110  and NET 145  both with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 251 - Windows Server II

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Windows Server II builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Windows Server I. The course focuses on the networking features and functionality available in Windows Server. Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Note: This course is intended for those who support or administer Microsoft Windows client operating systems or who are pursuing the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. The course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 152  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 252 - Windows Server III

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    Windows Server III builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Windows Server I. The course focuses on the identity functionality in Windows Server. Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Note: This course is intended for those who support or administer Microsoft Windows client operating systems or who are pursuing the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. The course contains material that is especially challenging and extremely technical.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 152  with a grade of C or higher
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  • NET 270 - CCNA Security

    3 Credits
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

    CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Security provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices. This course concentrates on managing secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, web and email content security, and endpoint security. Students learn network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available. The Cisco Curriculum is a collaborative effort between McHenry County College and the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This course offers extensive hands-on laboratory work coupled with web-enhanced curriculum.

    Note: This course contains material that is especially challenging and is extremely technical in its content. McHenry County College, in academic partnership with Cisco, Inc., is offering this class after completing Cisco Certification Prep I and II. Successful completion of the CCNA Security class prepares students to take the Cisco’s CCNA Security certification test.

    Articulation: 1.2

    Prerequisite: NET 171  with a grade of C or higher
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