Computer Information Technology

Computer Information Technology 2008-2009
      

Degree(s) Available: Certificates: Enhanced Skills Certificates:

The computer information technology department offers educational programs designed to provide students with current technological skills needed for the workplace. Working closely with local business and community leaders, several certificates and degrees have been developed for many workforce needs, including advancing career or college transfer goals. The program is suitable for:
  • First time computer users
  • High school graduates with some computertraining
  • Professionals seeking cross-training or skills updating

The Information Technology Certificate is designed for those with little or minimal computer training and allows students to choose an area of concentration from the more advanced specialty certificates. The computer core courses allow students to explore technology software, hardware and telecommunications before deciding on an area of specialization.

The specialty certificates designed for those want advanced skills include:

  • Personal Computer Desktop Support
  • Microsoft Networking
  • Programming Specialist
  • Cisco Internetworking
  • Database Administration
  • Mid-range Computing (AS/400)
  • E-Business Web Developer
  • Network Security
  • Gaming Development and Design

Some of the job market titles addressed by these certificates are:

  • PC Desktop Support Technician
  • Network Technician
  • Integrated Technology Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Engineer/Designer
  • Programmer (Visual BASIC, C++, RPG, COBOL, ACCESS database, JAVA, XML & C#)
  • AS/400 System Operator/Programmer
  • Microcomputer Specialist
  • E-Commerce Application Specialist
  • Internet Developer
  • Database Administration

Students seeking degrees in Computer Information Technology may follow a plan that adds academic courses to the two levels of certificates. Students who have degrees or who have articulated courses from high school may receive additional training and a tech prep enhanced skills certificate in areas such as Visual Basic.NET, C, RPG programming and Network Security. In reviewing student placement, consideration si given for significant work experience.

Students will find coursework, taught by certified instructors in our certificate and degree programs that lead to professional certification from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle.

The general education core courses, COSC classes, and some technical courses transfer to a variety of universities. Technical AAS degrees transfer in total to some universities. Contact a counselor or adviser at any college for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.

COMPUTER NETWORKING SPECIALIZATION,
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep

(specialization offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-North Harris, Lone Star College–Tomball)
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications OR 
CPMT1403Intro. to Computer Technology 
SEMESTER TOTAL4
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
BMGT1309Information & Project Management3
Elective1 Social/Behavioral Science3
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
ITNW1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
 4
ENGL1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
SEMESTER TOTAL17
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective1 Humanities/Fine Arts3
Tech. Track* Technical Networking Core4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking Core4
KINE Physical Activity1
POFT1301Business English OR3
BUSI22304Business Communications 
SEMESTER TOTAL15
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective3,† Math/Natural Science3-4
ITSC1425Personal Computer Hardware4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking4
SEMESTER TOTAL15-16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective3 General Education3
Elective4 Technical Elective
3-4
Elective4 Technical Elective OR
 
ITNW1492Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
3-4
ITSC52439Personal Computer Help Desk Support OR3-4
ITSC52380Cooperative Education 
SEMESTER TOTAL12-15
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Computer Networking Specialization AAS		63-67

* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:

Microsoft Track: ITMT 1400, 1440, 1450, 2400

Cisco Track: ITCC 1401, ITCC 1404, ITCC 2408, ITCC 2410

1 To meet multicultural requirement, choose an approved course from either social/behavioral science or humanities/fine art elective
2 Meets speech competency
3 Choose elective from general education requirements
4 Choose Technical Elective from ITMT 2xxx, ITCC 2xxx, ITSC, ITSW, ITNW, IMED, GRPH, or CPMT
5 Capstone Course
† Students must meet  math competency

Note: Technical electives taken in the ITMT or ITCC category used to meet requirements in AAS cannot be used toward requirements in advanced technical certificate

NETWORK SECURITY ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE

(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
The Networking and Security Advanced Technical Certificate is considered to be a continuation of the Networking AAS Degree. Equivalent education or certifications may satisfy this prerequisite.

 

FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1407UNIX Operating System I 4
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSY2401Firewalls & Network Security 4
ITSY 2400Operating System Security 4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSY1 Elective 4
ITMT/ITSY1 Elective 4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
TOTAL Credit Hours for Network Security Advanced Technical Certificate 20
GRAND TOTAL for AAS degree with Advanced Technical Certificate 83-87
1 In the third semester choose one elective from ITSY courses, choose second elective from ITMT/ITSY courses.

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PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep
(specialization offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective1 General Education3
ENGL1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
ITSE1402Computer Programming OR  
COSC1309Logic Design3-4
MATH2 AS or AA math requirement3-4
SEMESTER TOTAL16-18
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ACNT1303Introduction to Accounting I OR 3-4
ACCT2401Principles of Accounting I 
Elective3 Programming Language3-4
Elective3 Programming Language4
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
SEMESTER TOTAL14-16
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective4 Social/Behavioral Science3
Elective5 Programming Language (sequence course)4
Elective5 Programming Language (sequence course)4
KINE Physical Activity1
SPCH1318Interpersonal Communications3
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective6 Technical3-4
Elective4  Humanities/Fine Arts3
ITNW1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR
  
ITCC1401Exploration-Network Fundamentals4
ITSE1350System Analysis and Design3
ITSE72459Adv. Computer Programming OR3-4
ITSE72380Cooperative Education 
SEMESTER TOTAL16-18
TOTAL Credit hours for
Programming Specialist Specialization
61-67

1 Choose from general education course requirement 
2 Choose from MATH 1314 or higher level course
3 ITSE 1356, 1407, 1432, 1418, 1414, 1491, 1492, 2417 or INEW 2438
4 To meet multicultural requirement, choose an approved course from either social/behavioral science or humanities/fine art elective.
5 ITSE 1492, 2449 or 2471, 2431, 2451, 2435, INEW 2438
6 Choose from ITSE, ITSW, ITNW, ITSC, IMED, GRPH
7 Capstone course

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C++ PROGRAMMING, Tech Prep
Enhanced Skills Certificate
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, North Harris, and Tomball College)
The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate is considered to be a continuum of the Programming Specialist Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep program.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE11407 Intro to C++ Programming4
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE12431Adv. C++ Programming4
ITSE12459Adv. Computer Programming4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
TOTAL Credit Hours for Enhanced
Skills Certificate		12
GRAND TOTAL for AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate
73-79
1 Courses used to meet requirements in AAS cannot be used toward requirements in enhanced skills certificate.

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E-BUSINESS WEB DEVELOPER SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep
(specialization offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, and Lone Star College-North Harris)
Prerequisite Semeter
 
CourseNumberTitleCredit

ITSC

1401

Introduction to Computers OR4

COSC

1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL4
First Year 
SFirst Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

BMGT

1309

Information & Project Management

3

ITNW

1425

Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs OR

4

ITCC

1401

Exploration-Network Fundamentals 

 

ITSC

1405

Intro to PC Operating Systems

4

ITSE

1402

Computer Programming

4

POFT1

1301

Business English3
SEMESTER TOTAL18
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

Elective2

 

Programming Language

4

IMED

1316

Web Design I

3

ITSC

1407

UNIX Operating System I

4

ITSW

1407

Introduction to Database

4

MRKG

1311

Principles of Marketing3
SEMESTER TOTAL18
 
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

Elective3

 Advanced Databases (SQL)4

Elective4

 Humanities/Fine Arts3

Elective5

 Programming Language (sequence course)
4

Elective4

 Social/Behavioral Science3

ENGL

1301

Composition & Rhetoric I3
SEMESTER TOTAL17
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

Elective6

 General Education3

Elective7

 Math Elective3-4

ITSE

2472

Web Application Development
4

ITSE8

2380

Cooperative Education OR3

IMED8

2309

Internet Commerce OR 

ITSC8

2335

Application Software Problem Solving 

KINE

 Physical Activity1
SEMESTER TOTAL14-15
TOTAL Credit hours for E-Business
Web Developer Specialization
71-72

1  Course meets communication competency
2 Choose from ITSE 1432, 1407, 1445, 1492
3 ITSE 2433, 2456, or ITSW 2437 depending on concentration
4 To meet the multicultural component for the AAS degree, you must choose a social/behavioral science OR Humanities/Fine Arts elective from one of these courses: GEOG 1303, SOCI 1301, ARTS 1301, HUMA 1301, or PHIL 1304
5 Choose from ITSE 2449, 2431, 2454, 2417, 1492
6 Choose from general education electives
7 Choose MATH 1314 or higher level course
8 Capstone course

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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep
(specialization offered at Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective1 General Education3
ENGL1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
KINE Physical Activity1
ITSE1402Computer Programming OR3-4
COSC1309Logic Design 
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL14-15
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
ITNW1425Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs4
ITSW1407Introduction to Database4
BMGT1309Information & Project Management3
POFT21301Business English OR 3
BUSI22304Business Communications 
SEMESTER TOTAL18
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective Social/Behavioral Science3
ITSW2437 Advanced Database4
ITSE1445Intro to Oracle SQL4
ITSE2456 Oracle Database Administration I
4
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective3 Humanities/Fine Arts3
MATH1314College Algebra or higher 3
ITSC2380 Cooperative Education3
ITSE2458 Oracle Database Administration II4
ITSE42429Oracle Network Administration & Performance Tuning4
SEMESTER TOTAL17
TOTAL Credit hours for
Database Administration Specialization		64-65

1 Select from general education requirement
2  Meets communication competency
3 To meet the multicultural component for the Associate of applied science degree, you must choose from these courses: ARTS 1301, HUMA 1301, or PHIL 1304
4 Capstone Course

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
BMGT1309Information & Project Management3
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
ITNW11425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
4
POFT1301Business English3
SEMESTER TOTAL14
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Information Technology Certificate		18
1 Capstone Course

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MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Cy-Fair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
ITSW1301Introduction to Word Processing 3
POFT1301Business English3
SEMESTER TOTAL10
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC12331Integrated Software Appl. III OR3
ITSC12380Cooperative Education 
ITSW1404Introduction to Spreadsheets4
ITSW1407Introduction to Databases4
SEMESTER TOTAL11
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
21
1 Capstone Course

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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE - MCSA/CCNA
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-North Harris, and Lone Star College–Tomball)
PREREQUISITES
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITNW¹1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies  4
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR 4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL8
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks)4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks)4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks)4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks)4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Network Administrator MCSA/CCNA Certificate
24

* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:

Microsoft Track: ITMT 1400, 1440, 1450, 2400

Cisco Track: ITCC 1401, 1404, 2408, 2410

¹ ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies is required for Microsoft track only

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NETWORK ENGINEER CERTIFICATE - MCSE/CCNP
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
PREREQUISITES
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITNW11425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR 
ITCC11401Exploration-Network Fundamentals4
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL8
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks)4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks)4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks)4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks)4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks)4
Tech. Track* Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks)4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track* Technical Networking4
Elective² Technical Networking Elective4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Network Engineer MCSE/CCNP Certificate		40

* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:

Microsoft Track: ITMT 1400, 1440, 1450, 2400, ITMT 24XX, ITNW 24XX or departmental approved course.

Cisco Track: ITCC 1404, ITCC 2408, ITCC 2410, ITCC 2450, ITCC 2451, ITCC 2452, ITCC 2453

1 ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies is required for Microsoft track only; ITCC 1401 Exploration-Network Fundamentals is required for the Cisco track only.
2 Select Technical Networking Elective from ITNW, ITMT, ITSC, ITCC

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PC DESKTOP SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
BMGT1309Information & Project Management3
ITNW1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR
  
ITCC1401Exploration-Network Fundamentals4
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
POFT1301Business English3
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSW1301Intro to Word Processing3
ITSW1404Introduction to Spreadsheets4
POFT1325Business Math & Machine Applications3
POFT12331Administrative Systems3
IMED1316Web Design I 3
SEMESTER TOTAL16
TOTAL Credit Hours for
PC Desktop Specialist Certificate
34
¹ Capstone Course

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PC SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
BMGT1309Information & Project Management3
ITNW1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR
  
ITCC1401Exploration-Network Fundamentals4
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
POFT1301Business English3
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED1316Web Design I3
ITSW1404Introduction to Spreadsheets4
ITSW1301Intro to Word Processing3
POFT1325Business Math & Machine Applications3
POFT2331Administrative Systems3
SEMESTER TOTAL16
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective1 Technical OR3-4
ACNT1303Introduction to Accounting I 
ENGL1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
ITSC1425Personal Computer Hardware4
ITSC22439Personal Computer Help Desk Support OR3-4
ITSC22380Cooperative Education 
ITSW1407Introduction to Database4
SEMESTER TOTAL17-19
TOTAL Credit Hours for
PC Support Specialist Certificate		51-53
1 Select from ITCC, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, ITNW, ITMC, IMED, GRPH or CPMT
2 Capstone Course

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PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
ITSE1402Computer Programming OR  
COSC1309Logic Design3-4
SPCH1318Interpersonal Communications3
SEMESTER TOTAL10-11
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective1 Programming Language3-4
Elective1 Programming Language4
ITNW1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR
  
ITCC1401Exploration-Network Fundamentals4
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
SEMESTER TOTAL15-16
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective2 Programming Language (sequence course)4
Elective2 Programming Language (sequence course)4
ITSE1350System Analysis and Design3
SEMESTER TOTAL11
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE32459Adv. Computer Programming OR3-4
ITSE32380Cooperative Education 
SEMESTER TOTAL3-4
TOTAL Credit Hours for Programming
Specialist Certificate		40-42
1 ITSE 1356, 1432, 1407, 1418, 1414, 1491, 2417
2 ITSE 2449 or 2471, 2431, 2451, 2435, 1492, INEW 2438
3 Capstone Course

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E-BUSINESS WEB DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery and Lone Star College-North Harris)
 
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (summer)
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED1316Web Design I 
ITSE1402Computer Programming4
ITSW1407Introduction to Database4
POFT1301Business English3
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective1 Programming Language4
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operating Systems4
ITNW1425Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs OR4
    ITCC     1401 Exploration-Network Fundamentals 
SEMESTER TOTAL12
Fourth Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Elective2 Programming Language4
ITSC1407UNIX Operating System I4
ITSE32472Web Application Development4
SEMESTER TOTAL12
TOTAL Credit Hours for
E-Business Web Developer Certificate		42
1 ITSE 1432, 1407, 1445, 1492
2 ITSE 2449, 2431, 2454, 2417, 1492
3 Capstone courses

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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

ITSC

1401Introduction to Computers OR4

COSC

1401Microcomputer Applications 

ITSE

1402Computer Programming OR3-4

COSC

1309Logic Design 
SEMESTER TOTAL7-8
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

ITSE

1445Intro to Oracle SQL4

ITSE

2456 Oracle Database Administration I
4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit

ITSE

2458Oracle Database Administration II 4

ITSE1

2429Oracle Network Administration & Performance Tuning
4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Database Administration Certificate 		23-24
1 Capstone course

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GAME DESIGN AND SIMULATION DESIGNER (ARTIST) CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College-Kingwood and Tomball College)
 
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ENGL1301English Composition and Rhetoric I3
GAME1303Introduction to Game and Design Development3 
    ARTV     1303 Basic Animation       3
    ARTC      1302 Digital Imaging I       3
SEMESTER TOTAL12
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTS 1316Drawing I 3 
GAME 2371Writing and Storyboarding for Interative Games 3 
ARTV 13453D Modeling and Rendering 3 
IMED 1345Interactive Multimedia I3 
SEMESTER TOTAL12 
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV1341 3D Animation I3
GAME 1304Level Design 3 
IMED 2345Interactive Multimedia II 3 
   ITSC     1401Introduction to Computer OR       4 
   COSC     1401Microcomputer Applications  
SEMESTER TOTAL13 
Fourth Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
GAME1 2332 Project Development I OR 3
GAME1 2386Internship  
GAME 2338Game Testing 3 
SEMESTER TOTAL6 

TOTAL Credit Hours for Game Design & Simulation
Designer (Artist) Certificate

43
1  Capstone course.
GAME DESIGN AND SIMULATION DEVELOPER(PROGRAMMING) CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College-Kingwood and Tomball College)
 
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computer OR4
    COSC     1401Microcomputer Applications 
GAME1303Introduction to Game and Design Development3 
    ARTV     1303 Basic Animation       3
    ENGL     1301Freshman Composition and Rhetoric I      3
SEMESTER TOTAL13
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
    ARTS     1316Drawing I     3 
GAME 2371Writing and Storyboarding for Interative Games 3 
ITSE 1402Computer Programming OR3-4 
COSC1309Logic Design 
    MATH      1314 College Algebra           3 
SEMESTER TOTAL12 -13
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE1407Introduction to C++ OR4
COSC1420 "C" Programming  
GAME 1304Level Design 3 
SOCI1301Principles of Sociology OR3 
    SPCH       1318Interpersonal Communications      3 
    KINE   Physical Activity       1
SEMESTER TOTAL11
Fourth Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
GAME1 2332 Project Development I OR 3
GAME1 2386Internship  
GAME 2338Game Testing 3 
SEMESTER TOTAL6 

TOTAL Credit Hours for Game Design & Simulation 
Developer (Programming) Certificate

42-43
1  Capstone course.

GAME DESIGN AND SIMULATION
DESIGNER (ARTIST) SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree

(degree offered at  Lone Star College-Kingwood)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401 Introduction to Computer OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
GAME1303Introduction to Game Design and Dev.3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3 
ARTV1303Basic Animation3 
ARTS1316Drawing I3
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV13453D Modeling and Rendering3
IMED1345Interactive Multimedia I3 
ARTC2305 Digital Imaging II3
ARTC1353 Computer Illustration3
ENGL1301Composition and Rhetoric I3
SEMESTER TOTAL15
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV13413D Animation I3
GAME2371Writing and Storyboarding for Interactive Games3
GAME1304 Level Design3
IMED2345 Interactive Media II3
SOCI11301Principles of Sociology3
    KINE  Physical Activity      1 
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV2351 3D Animation II3
GAME2332Project Development I3
MATH1314College Algebra3 
GAME2338Game Testing3 
SPCH1318Interpersonal Communication3

                                 SEMESTER TOTAL15
 Third Semester   
 Course NumberTitle Credit
GAME22334Project Development II OR3
 GAME2    2386Internship  
SEMESTER TOTAL3
TOTAL Credit hours for
Game Designer and Simulation Design (Artist) Degree
65

1 Meets multicultural requirement.
2 Capstone course.

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GAME DESIGN AND SIMULATION
DEVELOPER (PROGRAMMING) SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree

(degree offered at  Lone Star College-Kingwood)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401 Introduction to Computer OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
GAME1303Introduction to Game Design and Dev.3
   MATH    1314College Algebra      3
ARTV1303Basic Animation3 
SEMESTER TOTAL13
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
   ARTS    1316Drawing I      3
ENGL1301Composition and Rhetoric I3
ITSE1402Computer Programming OR 3-4
COSC1309 Logic Design 
PHYS1410Elementary Physics 4
SEMESTER TOTAL13-14
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE1407Introduction to C++ OR4
  COSC    1420"C" Programming  
GAME2371Writing and Storyboarding for Interactive Games3
GAME1304 Level Design3
SOCI11301Principles of Sociology3
    KINE  Physical Activity      1 
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE2431Advanced C+4
GAME2332Project Development I3
GAME1343Graphics & Simulation Programming I3 
GAME2338Game Testing3 
SPCH1318Interpersonal Communication3

                                 SEMESTER TOTAL16
 Third Semester   
 Course NumberTitle Credit
GAME22334Project Development II OR3
 GAME2    2386Internship  
 GAME    2344DirectX Programming     3
 GAME    2303AI Programming      3
SEMESTER TOTAL9
TOTAL Credit hours for
Game Designer and Simulation Developer
(Progamming) Degree
65-66

1 Meets multicultural requirement.
2 Capstone course.

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VISUAL BASIC
Enhanced Skills Certificate
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College–Tomball)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE11432Intro Visual BASIC.Net Programming4
SEMESTER TOTAL4
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSE12449Adv. Visual BASIC Programming OR4
ITSE12471Visual Basic for the Web 
ITSE12459Adv. Computer Programming4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
TOTAL Credit Hours for Enhanced
Skills Certificate		12
GRAND TOTAL for AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate
73-79
1 Courses used to meet AAS requirements cannot be used to meet requirements in enhanced skills certificate.

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INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Tech Prep
(degree offered at Lone Star College-North Harris)
Prerequisite Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1401Introduction to Computer OR
4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL
4
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITSC1405Intro to PC Operation Systems
4
ITSC1425Personal Computer Hardware
4
ENGL1301Composition and Rhetoric I
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
11
Second Semester
CourseNumber TitleCredit
ITCC1401Exploration-Network Fundamentals
4
ITCC1404Cisco Exploration2-Routing Protocols/Concetps
4
SPCH1321Business Speech
3
CPMT2302Home Technology Integration
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
14
First Summer Session
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ITCC2408Cisco Exploration 3: LAN Switching Basic &  Wireless
4
ITCC2410Cisco Exploration 4: Assessing the WAN
4
MATH 1314College Algebra
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
11
SECOND YEAR
First Semester