Course Descriptions for ITSE

ITSE 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Introduction to MySQL
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to fundamentals of SQL and relational databases. Topics covered include database terminology and concepts; planning, defining, and designing a database; designing and generating tables; devising and processing queries; installing MySQL and troubleshooting syntax. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, NLC, RLC.

Introduction to Oracle SQL
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: An introduction to the design and creation of relational databases using Oracle. Topics include storing, retrieving, updating, and displaying data using Structured Query Language (SQL). This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Special Topics in Computer Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: 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.)

ITSE 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.

Computer Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structure used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: Introduction to computer programming including development, testing, implementation, and documentation. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC.

Introduction to C++ Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: Introduction to computer programming using C++. Emphasis on the fundamentals of object-oriented design with development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Beginning Web Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Skill development in web page programming including mark-up and scripting languages. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1422 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.

Introduction to C Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: Introduction to programming using C. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1429 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Programming Logic and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Problem-solving applying structured techniques and representation of algorithms using design tools. Includes an introduction to programming, testing, evaluation, and documentation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1431 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic. Emphasizes the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1440 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.

Distributed Application Design and Development Using Microsoft
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1431 or ITSE 1432 or ITSE 2434 or ITSE 2449 or instructor approval.
Course Description: An introduction to creating enterprise-level applications and the use of appropriate design tools and technology with Microsoft® Visual Studio. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 1450 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

System Analysis and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Any ITSE programming course or instructor approval.
Course Description: Introduction to the planning, design, and construction of computer information systems using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1350. The student may register for either ITSE 1350 or ITSE 1450, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

ITSE 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Special Topics in Computer Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: 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.)

ITSE 2344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Oracle Database Structure and Data Warehousing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 2340 or instructor approval.
Course Description: A practical application course for modeling and designing an Oracle data warehouse using case studies. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2444. The student may register for either ITSE 2344 or ITSE 2444, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Oracle: Application I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 2354 or instructor approval.
Course Description: Skill development in the use of Forms in a Developer environment. Topics include the use of Object Navigator and Virtual Graphics System (VGS), Layout Editor and Menu options. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2446. The student may register for either ITSE 2346 or ITSE 2446, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2348 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Oracle: Applications II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 2346 or instructor approval.
Course Description: A continuation of Oracle Forms: Application I. Includes creating multiple form applications, managing multiple transactions across modules, and enhancing applications with custom menus, and charts. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2448. The student may register for either ITSE 2348 or ITSE 2448, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2354 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Advanced Oracle PL/SQL
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1345 or instructor approval.
Course Description: A continuation of Oracle SQL. Topics include hierarchical queries, set based queries, correlated subqueries, scripting, and scripting generation. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2356 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, NLC, RLC.

Oracle Database Administration I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Previous Oracle skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Fundamentals of the tasks and functions required of a database administrator using Oracle. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2358 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, NLC, RLC.

Oracle Database Administration II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 2356 or instructor approval.
Course Description: A continuation of Oracle Database Administration I. Topics include recovery procedures, logical backups, standby database capabilities, and performance tuning of the Oracle Server. Common performance problems and the use of diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and optimize throughput will be discussed. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2409 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Database Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: Database development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling, and database access. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2413 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Web Authoring
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in designing and developing web pages that incorporate text, graphics, and other supporting elements using current technologies and authoring tools. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2417 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Java Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: Introduction to object oriented Java programming including the fundamental syntax and semantics of Java for applications and web applets. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Advanced C++ Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1407 or instructor approval.
Course Description: Further application of C++ programming techniques including file access, abstract data structures, class inheritance, and other advanced techniques. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITSE 2449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.

Advanced Visual Basic Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSE 1431 or instructor consent.
Course Description: Advanced Visual Basic programming including file access methods, data structures, modular programming, program testing and documentation. (3 Lec., 4 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.

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