INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ITE)

ITE 151 Database Systems 2 cr
Students will learn basic database skills using a Windows-based software package. Database concepts include: data types, record structure, data ordering, and querying. Basic database functions include: data query specification, report generation, basic programming, printing, and data storage. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows or CIS 150.

ITE 152 Graphics Applications 2 cr
Students will use Windows-based graphics programs to design and produce graphic images. Basic graphics concepts include bitmapped and object images, file formats, and images aliasing. Basic functions include: image development, manipulation, printing, and storage. Paint, draw, clip art, and image scan facilities will be used. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows and word processing or CIS 150.

ITE 153 Computer Programming Skills 2 cr
An introduction to programming using structured programming techniques. Students will learn basic program design and development skills. They will write and test small programs using languages such as BASIC, Pascal, and C. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows or CIS 150.

ITE 154 Networking and Communication 2 cr
An introduction to data communications, networks, and wide area networks. Basic concepts include: transmission media, protocols, access rights, and privileges. Basic functions include: network login/logout, access to network services such as printers, data storage, and connection to remote hosts. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows or CIS 150.

ITE 155 Office Productivity 2 cr
Students will explore office productivity technology. This includes: e-mail systems, scheduling systems, group productivity, and wide area information gathering. Students will use the campus network, as well as Internet, to explore this technology. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows or CIS˙150.

ITE 156 Information Technology in Society 2 cr
A discussion of the impact of information technology on personal, local, national, and global issues. Not to be taken with CIS 110.

ITE 201 Desk Top Publishing 2 cr
Students will use Windows-based page layout programs to design simple newsletters and reports. Basic concepts include: page layout and design, data importing in various formats (text, graphics, spreadsheet), and facing page setup. Basic functions include: font selection, cut-and-paste, layout methods, and printing. Prerequisite: ITE 152.

ITE 202 Presentation Graphics 2 cr
Students will explore the technology of presentation graphics programs. Basic concepts include: screen and print layout, data importation, multimedia decisions, and presentation control. Basic functions include: color and font selection, presentation organization techniques, printing, and saving. Prerequisite: ITE 152.

ITE 451 Basic Scripting 4 cr
An introduction to a "hyper-based" development environment. Concepts of event-driven programming, node linking, and screen objects will be covered. A Windows-based development system will be used to develop a project. Prerequisites: CIS 141 or ITE 153, and junior standing.

ITE 452 Multimedia Production 4 cr
Several multimedia perspectives will be covered in this course. A developmental/production model will be studied including message analysis, audience analysis and media formats. Technical issues including data formats, data interoperability and hardware concepts will be covered. From a practical perspective, students will develop a multimedia project using tools. Prerequisites: CIS 150 and junior standing.

ITE 453 Web Programming 4 cr
This course will investigate the World Wide Web. A technical overview of the operation of the Web will be covered. Web page programming will be covered using various HTML tools. Page design issues such as use of graphics, colors, hyper-links, etc. will be covered. Students will complete a Web development project. Prerequisites: CIS 150 and junior standing.

ITE 454 Computer Interface Design 4 cr
Students in this course will cover the concepts of visual programming and the underlying design concepts. Detailed examination of modern graphics user interface (GUI) design conventions and their event-driven functionality will be examined. Students will study rapid-prototyping and usability testing. Students will develop a Windows-based project. Prerequisites: CIS 150 and 261.

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