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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
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ITSC 1280 Cooperative Education - Business - Computer and Information Sciences (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7271.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
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ITSC 1281 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7272.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
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ITSC 1380 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7471.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
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ITSC 1381 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7472.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
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ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1470.
Prerequisite: None.
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Explores integration and application in business and other segments in society. Fundamentals of computer problem-solving and programming may be discussed. Examines applications and software relating to a specific curricula area. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2478.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor.
A study of personal computer operating systems. Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1407 UNIX Operating System I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1480 and ITSW 1406.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor.
A study of the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Topics include introductory systems management concepts. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1413 Internet/Web Page Development (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in the use of Internet services and the fundamentals of web page design and web site development. This course may be repeated when topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1421 PC Operating Systems - Windows (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in
ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor.
Introduction to windows-based microcomputer operating systems. Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, peripheral device control, and use of utilities. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2480.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor.
A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1427 Multi-User Operating Systems (4) New course added May 31, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor.
Summary of multi-user operating systems including a contrast of single user and multi-user systems. Investigation of a variety of multi-user operating systems, similarities, and differences. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1480 Cooperative Education – Computer and Information Sciences (4) New course added May 31, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7471.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 30 Ext.)
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ITSC 2401 Personal Computer Problem Solving (4) New course added May 31, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A course in problem solving with emphasis on group problem-solving techniques which simulate project teamwork in an organization. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 2435 Application Problem Solving (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1471.
Prerequisite: None.
Analysis and design methods and tools are studied and applied to practical situations involving various business functions. Utilization of current application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions, involving projects and software specific to a specific curricular area. Topics include problem solving skills, logic structures, and programming. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 2437 UNIX Operating System II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2490 and ITSW 2436.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1407 or instructor consent.
Advanced study of the UNIX operating system. Includes advanced concepts of system management and communication, the installation and maintenance of software, network security, and data integrity issues. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 2439 Personal Computer Help Desk (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1405 and (ITSW 1401 or ITSW 2431) and (ITSW 1404 or ITSW 1434) and (ITSW 1407 or ITSW 2437) or instructor approval.
Diagnosis and solution of users hardware and software related problems with on-the-job projects. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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