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Program - Computer Information Technology (Web/Internet Services Awards)

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Computer Information Technology (Web/Internet Services Awards) -- Basic Web Production Certificate
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Computer Information Technology (Web/Internet Services Awards) -- Web Production and Design AAS
Computer Information Technology (Web/Internet Services Awards) -- Web Production and Design Certificate

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- BASIC WEB PRODUCTION

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

North Lake only

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.BASICWEB.16

This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to explore basic techniques of web design in order to use the Internet as a communications medium. This program introduces students to Web Design through basic and advanced web design techniques, introductory web programming, digital imaging for the web, and design principals. It is available on-campus or online. All of the courses in this certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Web Production and Design.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ARTS 1311 Design I OR 3
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I 3
IMED 1416 Web Design I 4
10

SEMESTER II

IMED 2415 Web Design II OR 4
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media (3)
IMED 2311 Portfolio Development 3
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming1 OR 4
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming2 OR (4)
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming (4)
+Elective Web Design Elective 3-4
13-15
Minimum Hours Required 23-25

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++Web Design Elective:

ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software3 4
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database 3
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database 4
INEW 2334 Advanced Web Programming 3
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools 3
ITSE 1401 Web Design Tools 4
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming 4
ARTV 2301 2-D Animation I 3
ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I 3
ARTV 1351 Digital Video 3
ARTV 2330 2-D Animation II 3
ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II 3
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media 3
ITSC 1415 Project Management Software 4

1Beginning Web Programming covers client-side programming techniques in JavaScript.

2Intermediate Web Programming covers server-side programming techniques. Languages will vary but may include ASP, ASP.NET, PHP or other languages.

3Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software (Local title: Web Multimedia). Course will cover how to develop and integrate graphics, video, sound, and PowerPoint presentations into web pages and web applications.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- WEB DEVELOPER SPECIALIST

Gainful Employment Information

(Level II Certificate)

Brookhaven and North Lake only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C2.CIT.WEBD.16

This certificate option trains the student to design and develop web pages and web business applications. It prepares the student to enter the workforce as a member of the company web development team for Internet/Intranet applications.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences approved by a designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design OR 4
ITSC 1415 Project Management Software (4)
IMED 1316 Web Design I OR 3
IMED 1416 Web Design I (4)
ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
14-15

SEMESTER II

ITSE 1432 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming OR 4
ITSE 1430 Introduction to C# Programming (4)
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database OR 4
ITSE 1303 Introduction to MySQL (3)
XXXX XXXX Intermediate Web Course - List A 3-4
+Elective SPCH Elective 3
13-15

SEMESTER III

XXXX XXXX Advanced Web Course - List B 3-4
XXXX XXXX Web Elective - List C (2 courses) 6-8
ITSE 2417 Java Programming OR 4
ITSE 2453 Advanced C# Programming OR (4)
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming (4)
13-16
Minimum Hours Required 40-46

+SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3

LIST A

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming** 3
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming** 4
IMED 2315 Web Design II** 3
IMED 2415 Web Design II** 4
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools** 3
ITSE 1401 Web Design Tools** 4
ITSE 1311 Beginning Web Programming** 3
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming** 4
ITSE 1359 Introduction to Scripting Languages** 3
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming 4

LIST B

INEW 2334 Advanced Web Programming** 3
INEW 2434 Advanced Web Programming** 4
ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming** 3
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming** 4
IMED 2315 Web Design II** 3
IMED 2415 Web Design II** 4
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming 4
INEW 1340 ASP.NET Programming 3
INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming 4
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools** 3
ITSE 1401 Web Design Tools** 4
ITSE 1306 PHP Programming 3
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming 4

LIST C

ITNW 2454 Internet/Intranet Server 4
IMED 2349 Internet Server Management 3
IMED 2409 Internet Commerce 4
IMED 2413 Project Analysis and Design 4
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming 4
ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software 4
INEW 2438 Advanced Java Programming 4
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools** 3
ITSE 1401 Web Design Tools** 4
ITSE 1311 Beginning Web Programming** 3
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming** 4
ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming** 3
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming** 4
INEW 2334 Advanced Web Programming** 3
INEW 2434 Advanced Web Programming** 4
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I 3
ARTC 1391 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration 3
ITSE 1359 Introduction to Scripting Languages** 3
IMED 1316 Web Design I** 3
IMED 1416 Web Design I** 4
IMED 2315 Web Design II** 3
IMED 2415 Web Design II** 4
INEW 1340 ASP.NET Programming 3
INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming 4
ITSE 1306 PHP Programming 3
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming 4

**This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- WEB PRODUCTION AND DESIGN

Gainful Employment Information

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Brookhaven and North Lake only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.WEBPROD.9/12

This degree is designed to provide students with technical and artistic skills required to use the web as an interactive communications medium. Students pursuing this degree will learn basic and advanced page design skills, digital imaging techniques suitable for the web, basic client- and server-side programming methods (including form validation and shopping carts), problem-solving skills, interpersonal workgroup skills, and techniques for delivering video and audio over the Internet.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I 3
IMED 1316 Web Design I 3
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design 4
+Elective MATH Elective 3
16

SEMESTER II

++Elective SPCH Elective 3
IMED 2315 Web Design II OR 3
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media (3)
IMED 2449 Internet Server Management 4
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming 1 4
Elective Web Design Elective 3
17

SEMESTER III

+++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
ITSE 1430 Introduction to C# Programming OR 4
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming (4)
IMED 2313 Project Analysis and Design OR 3
IMED 2311 Portfolio Development (3)
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database OR 3
ITSE 1303 Introduction to MySQL (3)
13

SEMESTER IV

INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming OR 4
INEW 2434 Advanced Web Programming (4)
INEW 2430 Comprehensive Software Project: Planning and Design 4
Elective Web Design Elective 3
++++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
14
Minimum Hours Required 60

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

Web Design Elective:

ITSE 2302 Intermediate Web Programming 2 3
INEW 2334 Advanced Web Programming3 3
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools 3
ITSE 1391 Special Topics in Computer Programming 3
ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I 3
ARTV 2301 2-D Animation I 3
ARTV 2330 2-D Animation II 3
ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II 3
IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I 3
IMED 2309 Internet Commerce 3
ITSE 1306 PHP Programming 3
ITSE 2310 iOS Application Programming 3
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ITSY 1300 Fundamentals of Information Security 3

1Beginning Web Programming covers client-side programming techniques in JavaScript.

2Intermediate Web Programming covers server-side programming techniques. Languages will vary but may include ASP.NET, PHP or other languages.

3Advanced Web Programming covers advanced topics in server-side programming. Languages will vary but may include ASP.NET, PHP or other languages.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- WEB PRODUCTION AND DESIGN

Gainful Employment Information

(Level II Certificate)

North Lake only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C2.CIT.WEBPROD.16

This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to explore basic techniques of web design in order to use the Internet as an interactive communications medium. This program introduces students to Web Design through basic and advanced web design techniques, introductory web programming, digital imaging for the web, web/database operations (such as shopping carts), and basic design principals. It is available on-campus or online. All of the courses in this certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Web Production and Design.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I 3
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design 4
IMED 1316 Web Design I OR 3
IMED 1416 Web Design I (4)
ARTS 1311 Design I OR 3
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
16-17

SEMESTER II

IMED 2315 Web Design II OR 3
IMED 2415 Web Design II OR (4)
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media (3)
IMED 2449 Internet Server Management 4
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming1 4
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database OR 3
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database OR (4)
ITSE 1303 Introduction to MySQL (3)
14-16

SEMESTER III

ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming2 OR 4
INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming OR (4)
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming (4)
IMED 2313 Project Analysis and Design OR 3
IMED 2413 Project Analysis and Design OR (4)
IMED 2311 Portfolio Development (3)
++Elective SPCH Elective 3
+++Elective Web Design Elective 3-4
13-15
Minimum Hours Required 43-48

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3

+++Web Design Elective:

INEW 2334 Advanced Web Programming3 3
INEW 2434 Advanced Web Programming3 4
IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I 3
IMED 1445 Interactive Digital Media I 4
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools 3
ITSE 1401 Web Design Tools 4
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming 4
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media 3
ARTV 2301 2-D Animation I 3
ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I 3
ARTV 1351 Digital Video 3
ARTV 2330 2-D Animation II 3
ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II 3
IMED 1359 Writing for Digital Media 3
ITSC 1415 Project Management Software 4

1Beginning Web Programming covers client-side programming techniques in JavaScript.

2Intermediate Web Programming covers server-side programming techniques. Languages will vary but may include ASP, ASP.NET, PHP or other languages.

3Advanced Web Programming covers advanced topics in server- or client-side programming. Languages will vary but may include ASP, ASP.NET, PHP or other languages.

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