2020 - 2021 Catalog
Course Descriptions for ITSE
Course Number: ITSE 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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. (1 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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. (1 Lec.)
Course Number: ITSE 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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.)
Course Number: ITSE 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Skill development in web page programming including mark-up and scripting languages. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1411. The student may register for either ITSE 1311 or ITSE 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 1411. The student may register for either ITSE 1311 or ITSE 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 1445. The student may register for either ITSE 1345 or ITSE 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Oracle SQL
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 1445. The student may register for either ITSE 1345 or ITSE 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Introduction to the analysis and utilization of data requirements and organization into normalized tables. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Database Theory and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduction to the analysis and utilization of data requirements and organization into normalized tables. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1350 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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 1450. The student may register for either ITSE 1350 or ITSE 1450 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: System Analysis and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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 1450. The student may register for either ITSE 1350 or ITSE 1450 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1359 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Basic web page generation skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Introduction to scripting languages including basic data types, control structures, regular expressions, input/output, and textual analysis. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Introduction to Scripting Languages
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Basic web page generation skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Introduction to scripting languages including basic data types, control structures, regular expressions, input/output, and textual analysis. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC
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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: 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.)
Course Number: ITSE 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 1302. The student may register for either ITSE 1302 or ITSE 1402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, NLC
Course Title: Computer Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 1302. The student may register for either ITSE 1302 or ITSE 1402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC
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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC
Course Title: 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.)
Course Number: ITSE 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: Skill development in web page programming including mark-up and scripting languages. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1311. The student may register for either ITSE 1311 or ITSE 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 1311. The student may register for either ITSE 1311 or ITSE 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1429 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Problem-solving applying structured techniques and representation of algorithms using design tools. Includes an introduction to programming, testing, evaluation, and documentation. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1329. The student may register for either ITSE 1329 or ITSE 1429 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1329. The student may register for either ITSE 1329 or ITSE 1429 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1430 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: A study of C# syntax including data types, control structures, functions, syntax, and semantics of the language, classes, class relationships, and exception handling. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1330. The student may register for either ITSE 1330 or ITSE 1430 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Introduction to C# Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of problem solving and logic structures used with computers obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experiences approved by instructor consent.
Course Description: A study of C# syntax including data types, control structures, functions, syntax, and semantics of the language, classes, class relationships, and exception handling. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 1330. The student may register for either ITSE 1330 or ITSE 1430 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC
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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: 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.)
Course Number: ITSE 2356 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Previous Oracle skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Fundamentals of the tasks and functions required of a database administrator using Oracle. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2456. The student may register for either ITSE 2356 or ITSE 2456 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Oracle Database Administration I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Previous Oracle skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Fundamentals of the tasks and functions required of a database administrator using Oracle. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2456. The student may register for either ITSE 2356 or ITSE 2456 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 2358 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 2458. The student may register for either ITSE 2358 or ITSE 2458 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Oracle Database Administration II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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 is cross-listed as ITSE 2458. The student may register for either ITSE 2358 or ITSE 2458 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 2402 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Basic web generation skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Server-side and client-side techniques for web development. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2302. The student may register for either ITSE 2302 or ITSE 2402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Intermediate Web Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Basic web generation skills or instructor approval.
Course Description: Server-side and client-side techniques for web development. This course is cross-listed as ITSE 2302. The student may register for either ITSE 2302 or ITSE 2402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 2409 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Database Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 2417 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Java Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ITSE 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: 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., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Advanced C++ Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: 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., 3 Lab.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.