Information Technology Essentials (ITE) at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Distance Learning
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- 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. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. ITE 152 serves both transfer and CTE programs.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITE 119 - Information Literacy
- Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. ITE 152 serves both transfer and CTE programs.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems
- Provides an overview of the fundamentals of computer information systems. Focuses on the role of computers in business today including hardware, software, analysis, design and implementation of information systems. Includes an introduction to computer ethics, and business and personal security. Exposes students to techniques used in programming and system development. Utilizes a hands-on component for spreadsheets, databases, and web design applications.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITE 140 - Spreadsheeting for Business
- Provides a working knowledge of a commercial spreadsheet package to include design and development of a variety of worksheets, preparing graphs, working with database queries, macro writing, menu techniques, and decision analysis tools.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
- Develops understanding of digital and information literacy. Introduces basic computer concepts in hardware, software, cyber, cloud, database, and operating systems. Includes hands-on experience developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents. Evaluates the reliability of sources. Covers creating a simple web page. Examines topics such as social, legal, and ethical issues. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ITE 160 - Introduction to E-Commerce
- Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer- mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications.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 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 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. 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 221 - PC Hardware and OS Architecture
- Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITE 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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