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ITSC 1191 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (1)
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. (1 Lec.)
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ITSC 1280 Cooperative Education - Business - Computer and Information Sciences (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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.
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 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.)
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ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers (3) New course added February 1, 2006
This is a WECM Course Number.
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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1307 UNIX Operating System I (3) New course added July 14, 2005
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.
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1407. The student may register for either ITSC 1307 or ITSC 1407, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1329 Fundamentals of Solaris 8 Operating Environment (SA-118) (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1429. The student may register for either ITSC 1329 or ITSC 1429, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1347 UNIX System Administration II (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1447. The student may register for either ITSC 1347 or ITSC 1447, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1352 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations II (SA-288) (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1452. The student may register for either ITSC 1352 or ITSC 1452, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1354 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations (SA-238) (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1454. The student may register for either ITSC 1354 or ITSC 1454, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1356 Shell Programming (SL-120) (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1456. The student may register for either ITSC 1356 or ITSC 1456, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1358 UNIX System Administration I (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1458. The student may register for either ITSC 1358 or ITSC 1458, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1380 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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.
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 1391 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (3)
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., 2 Lab.)
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ITSC 1401 will not meet the computer literacy requirement in the core curriculum and/or Associate in Arts or Associate in Sciences degrees. COSC 1300 will meet this requirement. ITSC 1401 meets the computer literacy requirement in most technical certificates and degrees. COSC 1300 will not substitute for ITSC 1401 and ITSC 1401 cannot be substituted for COSC 1300.
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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.)
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ITSC 1405 Introduction to 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.
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.
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1307. The student may register for either ITSC 1307 or ITSC 1407, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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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 processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 1411 AS/400 Operating System I (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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.)
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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.
The course may provide students with the knowledge to read, write, develop and debug simple shell scripts in one or more shells including the ability to use conditional logic, user interaction and loops. It is intended for programmers who have had UNIX I who would like to read and understand various shell scripts which automate frequently executed sequences of commands, and write their own shell scripts to automate day-to-day tasks. Alternatively, topics in PC operating systems including continued study in advanced installation and configuration troubleshooting, advanced file management, memory and storage management may be covered, as well as updating of peripheral device drivers, and use of utilities to increase system performance. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware (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.
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 1429 Fundamentals of Solaris 8 Operating Environment (SA-118) (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1329. The student may register for either ITSC 1329 or ITSC 1429, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1447 UNIX System Administration II (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1347. The student may register for either ITSC 1347 or ITSC 1447, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1352. The student may register for either ITSC 1352 or ITSC 1452, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1454 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations (SA-238) (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1354. The student may register for either ITSC 1354 or ITSC 1454, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1456 Shell Programming (SL-120) (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1356. The student may register for either ITSC 1356 or ITSC 1456, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1458 UNIX System Administration I (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1358. The student may register for either ITSC 1358 or ITSC 1458, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ITSC 1480 Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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 1491 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General (4)
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. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 2421 Integrated Software Applications II (4) New course added March 27, 2006
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSW 1401 or instructor approval.
Continued study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ITSC 2437 UNIX Operating System II (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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.)
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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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ITSC 2442 AS/400 Operating System II (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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.)
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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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