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ITE 100 - Introduction to Information Systems
Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics which include impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. Provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 102 - Computers and Information Systems
Introduces terminology, concepts,and methods of using computers in information systems. This course teaches computer literacy, not intended for Information Technology majors.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
Covers computer concepts and internet skills, and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Recommended prerequisite keyboarding skills.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 126 - Operating System Fundamentals
Includes instruction in commonly used internal and external commands including the use of subdirectories and creating basic batch files.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
ITE 127 - Microcomputer Software: Beginning Windows
Imparts first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of the Windows software package. Presents the basics of the features and applications included in the Windows operating system package.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
ITE 130 - Introduction to Internet Services
Provides students with a working knowledge of Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp, file compression, and other services using a variety of software packages. Provides instruction for basic web page construction.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 131 - Survey of Internet Services
Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp telnet, and other services.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software
Covers the use of spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets with formatted cells and cell ranges, control pages, multiple sheets, charts, and macros. Topics include type and edit text in a cell, enter data on multiple worksheets, work with formulas and functions, create charts, pivot tables, and styles, insert headers and footers, and filter data.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 141 - Microcomputer Software: Spreadsheets
Provides first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of spreadsheet software using the basic of building spreadsheets.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software
Inccorporates instruction in planning, defining, and using a database; performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and concepts of databae programming. Includes database concepts, principles of table design and table relationships, entering data, creating and using forms, using data from different sources, filtering, creating mailing labels.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 170 - Multimedia Software
Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 182 - User Support/Help Desk Principles
Introduces a variety of tools and techniques that are used to provide user support in help desk operations. Includes help desk concepts, customer service skills, troubleshooting problems, writing for end users, help desk operations, and software, needs analysis, facilities management, and other related topics related to end user support.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 195 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
ITE 215 - Advanced Computer Applications and Integration
Incorporates advanced computer concepts including the integration of a software suite.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
ITE 290 - Coordinated Internship
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
ITE 295 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
ITE 298 - Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
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