ITSC 1191 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2170 and ITSW 1192. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)
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.)
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.)
ITSC 1291 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (2)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.)
ITSC 1329 Fundamentals of Solaris 8 Operating Environment (SA-118) (3) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: Basic networking and operating essentials skills or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification, this course is for new users and covers how to use the basic Solaris operating environment. Topics include fundamental command-line features of the Solaris operating environment file system, file permissions, the VI text editor, command shells, and basic network use. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1347 UNIX System Administration II (3) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1358 or instructor approval. Provides students with the necessary skills to administer UNIX workstations in a network environment. System security features will be presented. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1352 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations II (SA-288) (3) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1354 or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification. This course covers how to install and maintain Sun systems, configure and troubleshoot the Network File System (NFS) environment, and configure the Network Information Services (NIS) environment. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.))
ITSC 1354 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations (SA-238) (3) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1356 or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification. This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the essential system administration tasks in a Solaris 8 Operating Environment. Instructional topics include essential tasks of standalone installation, file system management, backup procedures, process control, user administration, and device management. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1356 Shell Programming (SL-120) (3) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1429 or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in certification. This course provides students with the knowledge to read, write, and debug C shell scripts. Students are taught how to develop simple scripts to automate frequently executed sequences of commands, and how to use conditional logic, user interaction, loops, and menus to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the user. This course is intended for programmers who are familiar with the Solaris operating environment and who would like to read and understand various C shell scripts and write their own shell scripts to automate their day-to-day tasks. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1358 UNIX System Administration I (3) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1407 or instructor approval. Provide new system administrators the basics of administering UNIX workstations. Students will perform basic system administration tasks, such as installing a standalone system , adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis on the procedures needed to perform these system administration tasks. Introduces the concept of the system and disk management. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1380 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General (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.)
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.)
ITSC 1391 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2372 and ITSW 1392. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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 curricular area. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1402 Computer Control Language (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2470 and ITSW 1402. Prerequisite: ITSC 1411, AS/400 Operating System I for AS/400 certificate or degree or ITSC 1407, UNIX Operating System I for UNIX certificate or degree or instructor approval. Skill development in the use of system control language on mid-range/mainframe computers. Topics include command formats, file management, job scheduling, resource management, and utilities. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.)
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.)
ITSC 1409 Integrated Software Applications I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word process, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 1411 AS/400 Operating System I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1473, CISC 2484, and ITSW 1411. Prerequisite: None. A study of the AS/400 operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic AS/400 menus, commands, visual interface options and help screens. Topics include introductory system management concepts and file management. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.)
ITSC 1421 Intermediate PC Operating Systems (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. Continued study in advanced installation and configuration troubleshooting, advanced file management, memory and storage management. Update peripheral device drivers, and use of utilities to increase system performance. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.)
ITSC 1429 Fundamentals of Solaris 8 Operating Environment (SA-118) (4) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification, this course is for new users and covers how to use the basic Solaris operating environment. Topics include fundamental command-line features of the Solaris operating environment file system, file permissions, the VI text editor, command shells, and basic network use. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ITSC 1447 UNIX System Administration II (4) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1458 or instructor approval. Provides students with the necessary skills to administer UNIX workstations in a network environment. System security features will be presented. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ITSC 1452 ITSC 1452 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations II (SA-288) (4)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1454 or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification. This course covers how to install and maintain Sun systems, configure and troubleshoot the Network File System (NFS) environment, and configure the Network Information Services (NIS) environment. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ITSC 1454 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations (SA-238) (4) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1456 or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification. This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the essential system administration tasks in a Solaris 8 Operating Environment. Instructional topics include essential tasks of standalone installation, file system management, backup procedures, process control, user administration, and device management. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ITSC 1456 Shell Programming (SL-120) (4) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1429 or instructor approval. Designed for the student interested in certification. This course provides students with the knowledge to read, write, and debug C shell scripts. Students are taught how to develop simple scripts to automate frequently executed sequences of commands, and how to use conditional logic, user interaction, loops, and menus to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the user. This course is intended for programmers who are familiar with the Solaris operating environment and who would like to read and understand various C shell scripts and write their own shell scripts to automate their day-to-day tasks. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ITSC 1458 UNIX System Administration I (4) New course added March 17, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1407 or instructor approval. Provide new system administrators the basics of administering UNIX workstations. Students will perform basic system administration tasks, such as installing a standalone system , adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis on the procedures needed to perform these system administration tasks. Introduces the concept of the system and disk management. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.)
ITSC 1491 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484 and ITSW 1492. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ITSC 2431 Integrated Software Applications III (4)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: ITSC 1409 or instructor consent. Designed for advanced users with emphasis on a wide range of productivity tasks including complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.)
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. Continued study of the UNIX operating system commands. Includes additional scripting topics such as CGI or PERL. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.)
ITSC 2442 AS/400 Operating System II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1475, CISC 2484, and ITSW 2441. Prerequisite: ITSC 1411 or instructor consent. Advanced study of the AS/400 operating system. Topics include advanced concepts of systems management and communications, installation and maintenance of software, network security, and data integrity. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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.
