Course Descriptions/Official Course Syllabi

HIST 2520 - Asia in the Modern World

Credit Hours: 4.00

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to critically analyze why those major political, social, economic, environmental, cultural, and intellectual developments where significant in the evolution in the development of the societies of China, Japan, and Korea since the 1600s.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the relevant connections between the major political, social, economic, environmental, cultural, and intellectual developments that have affected the evolution of the societies of China, Japan, and Korea since the 1600s and the contemporary political social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues confronting the peoples of China, Japan, and Korea and their governments today and possibly in the future.

Objectives:

1. Explain and analyze the evolution of the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural institutions of China, Japan and Korea since the 1600s.
2. Evaluate the impact that diverse cultural traditions and intellectual ideas have had on the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea in the modern era.
3. Describe the contributions of diverse individuals and groups to evolution of the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.
4. Examine the experience of China, Japan, and Korea within a global context.
5. Examine and evaluate the effect of geography and the physical environments on the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.
6. Analyze the roles played by power and wealth in the development of the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.
7. Analyze the roles of racial/ethnic concepts, gender ideology and nationalism in the experiences of China, Japan, and Korea since the 1600s.
8. Compare/contrast major issues in histories of China, Japan, and Korea and the contemporary social, political and economic issues confronting the peoples and governments of China, Japan, and Korea.
9. Evaluate ideas and arguments critically.
10. Communicate ideas and arguments concisely, accurately, and informatively.
11. Describe how historians analyze history and historical processes.

1. Meeting New Challenges, 1200-1600
   1. The Mongols
      1. China and Korea under Mongol Rule, 1215-1351
      2. The Mongol Conquest of the Jin and Xia Dynasties
      3. The Mongol Conquest of Korea
      4. The Mongol Conquest of the Southern Song
      5. Life in China Under the Mongols
      6. Mongol Rule over Koryó, 1260-1355
   2. Japan’s Middle Ages, 1330-1600
      1. New Political Alignments
      2. Civil War
   3. The Ming Empire in China, 1368-1600
      1. The Founding of the Ming Dynasty
      2. Diplomacy and Defense
      3. Social and Cultural Trends
   4. Centralization in Early Chosón, 1351-1598
      1. Recentralization and Zhu Xi Confucianism, 1351-1392
      2. The Chosón Dynasty and Confucianization, 1392-1450
      3. The Sejo Usurpation and the Literati Purges, 1450-1519
      4. Confucian Disputation
      5. Institutional Deterioration
      6. Factionalism and the Japanese Invasion
2. Growth and Stability, 1600-1800
   1. Europe Enters the Scene
   2. The Creation of the Manchu Empire, 1600-1800
      1. The Ming Dynasty Lapses into Disorder
      2. The Manchus
      3. Ming Loyalism
      4. Qing Institution Building
      5. Contacts with Europe
      6. Cultural Cross-Currents
   3. Edo Japan
      1. Tok`ugawa Settlement
      2. Eighteenth Century Challenges
   4. Late Chosón Korea, 1598-1800
      1. Manchus and Factional Disputes
      2. The Decline of the Military Service Rural Credit Systems
      3. Late Chosón Society: Slaves and Yangban
      4. Economic Development in the Eighteenth Century
      5. Politics, Ideology, and Reform after 1762
      6. New Movements in Scholarship and Learning
      7. The Family and Women in the Confucian Age
      8. The Growth of Literature
3. Western Imperialism, 1800-1900
   1. European Imperialism
   2. China in Decline, 1800-1900
      1. Economic and Fiscal Problems
      2. Mid-Century Crises
      3. Self-Strengthening
      4. Foreigners in China
      5. The Failures of Reform
      6. The Decline of the Qing Empire in Comparative Perspective
   3. Japan in Turmoil
      1. Domestic Secessions
      2. Foreign Affairs
      3. Debates on the Foreign Threat
      4. Political Turmoil
      5. The Fall of the Shogunate
   4. The Meiji Transformation, 1868-1900
      1. The Meiji State
      2. Conservative Resurgence
      3. Imperialism and Modernity
   5. The Final Years of Choson Korea, 1800-1894
      1. The Nature of Consort Rule, 1800-1894
      2. Anti-Catholic Persecution of 1801
      3. The Hong Kyóngnae Rebellion of 1812
      4. Christianity and Western Imperialism
      5. Ch’oe Cheu and the Tonghak Religion
      6. The Taewongun’s Defacto Regency, 1863-1873
      7. King Kojong and the Kanghwa Treaty of 1876
      8. Unequal Treaties and Attempts at Reform, 1876-1894
      9. Foreign Interference and Qing Control, 1876-1894
      10. The Tonghak Rebellion and the Sino-Japanese War, 1894-1895
4. East Asia in the Modern World
   1. Remaking China, 1900-1927
      1. The End of Monarchy
      2. The Presidency of Yuan Shikai and the Emergence of the Warlord
      3. Toward a More Modern China
      4. Reunification by the Nationalists
   2. Rise of Modern Japan, 1900-1931
      1. A Fluid International Order
      2. Economic Development
      3. Constitutional Government
      4. Modern Urban Culture
      5. Alternatives to Modernity
   3. Korea under Colonial Rule, 1896-1945
      1. The Transition to Colonial Rule, 1896-1910
      2. Japanese Colonial Rule, 1910-1945
   4. War and Revolution in China, 1927-1949
      1. The Chinese Communist Party
      2. The Nationalist Government in Nanjing
      3. The Japanese Invasion and the Retreat to Chongqing
      4. The Civil War and the Communist Victory
5. World War II
   1. War and Aftermath, Japan, 1931-1965
      1. Road to War
      2. Wartime Mobilization
      3. Occupation
      4. Political Settlement and Economic Recovery
   2. China under Mao, 1949-1976
      1. The Party in Power
      2. Departing from the Soviet Model
      3. The Cultural Revolution
      4. The Death of Mao
   3. China since Mao, 1976 to the present
      1. The Communist Party after Mao
      2. Restructuring the Economy
      3. Social and Cultural Changes
      4. Critical Voices
      5. Taiwan
      6. China in the World
   4. Korea since 1945
      1. Liberation and National Division, 1945-1949
      2. Korean War, 1949-53
      3. Rivalry between the ROK and the DPRK
      4. Park Chung Hee, The First Decade, 1961-1972
      5. Park Chung Hee, The Big Push, 1972-1979
      6. The Chun Doo Hwan Dictatorship, 1979-1987
      7. Democracy Arrives, 1987-1992
      8. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1953-1992
      9. Economic Growth and Political Consolidation, 1953-1959
      10. Provocation of Revolt and Nixon’s Rapprochement with China, 1959-1971
      11. Kim Il Sung Shifts Power from the KWP to Himself, 1972
      12. Challenges Against the ROK and Economic Decline, 1975-1988
      13. Collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
      14. The North Korean Nuclear Challenge, 1989-2003
      15. Domestic Issues, North and South: 1992-2003
   5. Contemporary Japan, 1965 to the present
      1. Political Protest and Environmental Pollution
      2. Strains of the 1970s
      3. The Roaring 80s
      4. Malaise in the 1990s
6. East Asia at the Beginning of the 21st century

HIST 2650 - Middle East Since 1945

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify major events in the struggle within the Middle East to achieve independence from colonialism and the Mandate System.
2. Identify major steps in the creation of the state of Israel.
3. Identify various examples of Cold War interventions within the Middle East.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze the legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the overall

Objectives:

1. Describe the overall political legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the region.
2. Describe the overall economic legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the region.
3. Describe the overall cultural legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the region.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess the overall political, economic and cultural stability within the Middle East since 1945.

Objectives:

1. Identify key overall cultural and artistic contributions of the Middle East to the modern world.
2. Identify key societal challenges that have historically and currently face the Middle East.
3. Compare and contrast the effectiveness and potential future impact of regional responses in meeting key societal challenges.
4. In a written analysis paper, compare and contrast key societal challenges faced in a Middle Eastern country with those faced by the United States.

1. Major Historical Events That Have Shaped Middle Eastern History Since 1945
   1. The Struggle to Achieve Independence
   2. The Creation of the State of Israel
   3. US and Soviet Union Cold War interventions
2. The Legacy of Historical Events
   1. The Question of Political Legitimacy within the Region
      1. Colonialism and the Mandate System
      2. The Arab-Israeli Conflict
      3. The Cold War
   2. The Impact of Oil Economies
      1. Western Imperialism and Cold War Politics
      2. Oil as an Economic Weapon
      3. Regional Economic Development
   3. The Search for Unity
      1. Classical Unity
      2. Cultural Impact of Western Regional Presence
      3. Attempt to Recreate Regional Unity
         1. Pan-Arabism
         2. Pan-Islam
3. Overall Political, Economic, and Cultural Stability
   1. Key Cultural and Artistic Contributions
      1. slam
      2. Science, Technology, and Intellectualism
      3. Art/Architecture
   2. Key Societal Challenges
      1. Poverty
      2. Income Inequality
      3. Traditionalism v. Modernization and Liberalization
      4. Globalization
      5. Democracy
      6. Islam and the State
   3. Effectiveness and Potential Future Impact of Regional Responses to Key Societal Challenges
      1. Pan-Arabism
      2. Pan-Islam
      3. Islamic Fundamentalism
   4. Compare/Contrast Between the U.S. and the Middle East (Analysis Paper)

HLND 1100 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Classify the roles and functions of local, federal and international agencies.
2. Examine and Interpret forensic evidence to reconstruct terrorist acts.
3. Differentiate attitudes and actions regarding Homeland Security.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of combating terrorism.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the characteristics of national and international acts of terrorism.
2. Construct a historical timeline reflecting significant terrorist threats.
3. Construct a historical timeline reflecting methods to counter terrorism.

1. Introductions
   1. Definitions and concepts
   2. History or Terrorism
2. Historic Overview of Terrorist Threat
3. Statutory Authority
4. Organizational Actions
5. Terrorist Related Hazards
   1. Drug Lords and Terrorists
6. Safety and Security
   1. Transportation Safety and Security
   2. Critical Infrastructure
7. Mitigation, Prevention and Preparedness
   1. Prevention Actions and Programs
8. Response and Recovery
   1. Catastrophic Terrorism: Local response to national threats
9. Communications
   1. Risk Communication
   2. Crisis Communication
10. Technology
    1. The USA Patriot Act

HLND 1180 - Intelligence Analysis & Security Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Outline basic intelligence policies and functions of the United States Government.
2. Recognize basic intelligence gathering techniques and analysis.
3. Assess the foundation and goals for security.
4. Translates the various meanings and scope of intelligence, intelligence gathering and intelligence operations.
5. Demonstrate operational knowledge of intelligence gathering and analysis pertinent to homeland security and other threats facing government and private sectors.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this class students will be able to conduct critical thinking and problem solving as it relates to intelligence analysis.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the dependability and reliability of source information.
2. Translate specific methods and or techniques for obtaining intelligence, synthesizing it, and analyzing it.
3. Understand intelligence of critical judgment and evidentiary analysis.
4. Recognize ethical and professional behaviors to intelligence gathering and operations.
5. Demonstrate problem solving using specific research, analysis and interpretation of intelligence documents, reports, data, graphs, photographs, and other significant intelligence materials.
6. Assemble and analyze intelligence information quickly and select relevant data in order to ascertain and respond to critical threats and activities.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course students will be able to understand and interact with a global perspective of society as it relates to terrorist and disaster events.

Objectives:

1. Recognize the meaning and purposes for the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458).
2. Define various forms of intelligence, formulate predictions and forecast terrorist activities.
3. Identify, describe and analyze threats to national and international safety and security.
4. Recognize connections between intelligence agencies nationally and internationally.
5. Recognize relationships and inter-workings between seemingly unrelated extremist and terrorist groups.
6. Be familiar with current day political and economic global interdependence.
7. Identify current issues surrounding domestic and international terrorist planning, activities, and threats.

1. Introduction
2. History of Intelligence
3. Governmental Organizations and Intelligence
4. Role and Function of Intelligence
5. Intelligence Practices
6. Evaluating Information
7. Analytical Methodologies
8. Decision-making Regarding Responses to Risks
9. Failures of the Intelligence Apparatus
10. Intelligence Analysis
11. Foundation for Security Management
12. Assessment of Threats to Safety and Security
13. Legal Aspects of Security Management
14. Risk Assessment and Program Administration
15. Physical Security and the Protection of Infrastructure
16. Personnel Security
17. Information Security
18. Investigations, Intelligence Operations and Reporting
19. Investigative Exercise

HLND 1190 - Border Security & Transportation

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss issues that merit action regarding vulnerable border systems.
2. Discuss issues that merit action regarding vulnerable transportation systems.
3. Make decision considering alternatives, risks, and consequences to selected methods of security operations.
4. Analyze graphical information i.e., general maps, geographical surveys, aerial photographs, weather patterns, diagrams, etc.
5. Employ strategies using deductive and inductive reasoning, evidence, suggestions and motivational appeals.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will understand the global perspective of border and transportation security.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the value of a global perspective on society with respect to past, present and future events.
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge about current issues regarding homeland security, border patrol and transportation systems.
3. Discuss the commonality of human experiences across cultures.
4. Demonstrate geographical literacy.

1. Introduction and Course Overview
2. Importance of the Global Transportation System
   1. Air
   2. Sea
   3. Rail
3. Importance of the Global Transportation System
   1. Truck
   2. Road
   3. Pipeline
4. Protection of Transportation Facilities
5. Cargo Screening
6. International Threats and Counter-measures
7. Basic Personnel Security - Procedures and Policy
8. Physical and Procedural Security
9. Government Security Agencies
   1. Federal
   2. State
   3. Local
10. Cargo Screening Equipment
11. New Technologies
12. 21st Century Threats

HLND 2000 - Introduction to Emergency Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the history of emergency management in the United States.
2. Describe how FEMA evolved during the 1980s, 1990s and the early 21st century.
3. Identify the contributing factors that have resulted in the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students given a prescribed natural or technological risk to a specific community, will be able to develop a hazard and risk assessment which identifies community vulnerability.

Objectives:

1. Given a community profile, develop a vulnerability and risk assessment consistent with the National Fire and Emergency Training Center’s criteria for disaster planning.
2. Identify a system used to provide for damage assessment immediately following a natural or technological disaster.
3. Given a list of vulnerable fixed sites, identify the possible short-term and long-term effects of a catastrophe to a community.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will, given a case scenario, identify the disciplines of hazard mitigation.

Objectives:

1. Identify the tools of mitigation.
2. Identify the impediments to mitigation.
3. Identify counterproductive mitigation measures.
4. Describe the federal mitigation programs.
5. Describe at least three examples of nonfederal mitigation grant programs.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will, given a case scenario, be able to demonstrate the ability to determine the necessary resource requirements and provide and manage a proper response.

Objectives:

1. Establish incident priorities and resource requirements for the local response.
2. Establish goals for volunteer groups.
3. Establish incident priorities and resource requirements for state and federal assists.
4. Develop a communication plan among responding agencies consistent with the principles of the incident command system.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the recovery stage of disaster management.

Objectives:

1. Describe the elements of the National Response Plan.
2. Identify a minimum of four National Voluntary Relief Organizations.
3. Describe FEMA’s Individual Assistance Recovery Programs.
4. Prepare a public press announcement.
5. Define the role of the United Nations System in international disaster recovery.

1. Introductions/Course Overview
2. The Historical Context of Emergency Management
3. Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment
4. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation
5. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response
6. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery
7. Disciplines of Emergency Management : Preparedness
8. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Communications
9. Mid-Term Exam
10. International Disaster Management
11. Emergency management and the New Terrorist Threat
12. Case Study Analysis
13. Table Top Exercises
14. Table Top Exercises
15. The Future of Emergency Management
16. Final Exam

HTMT 1010 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the types of organizations in the hospitality industry.
2. Discuss three ways to classify lodging properties.
3. List the basic types of commercial food services.
4. Review the various areas supported by non‐commercial food service.
5. Compare the various leisure segments of the hospitality industry.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in describing the basic characteristics that all lodging properties share.

Objectives:

1. State the unique features of a full service hotel.
2. State the unique features of a limited service hotel.
3. State the unique features of an extended stay hotel.
4. State the unique features of convention hotels and conference centers.
5. State the unique features of resorts and timeshares.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the common characteristics of commercial food service.

Objectives:

1. Relate the distinctive qualities of hotel food and beverage operations.
2. Relate the distinctive qualities of upscale restaurants.
3. Relate the distinctive qualities of casual service restaurants.
4. Relate the distinctive qualities of family style restaurants.
5. Relate the distinctive qualities of quick service restaurants.
6. Relate the qualities of off site catering.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the common characteristics of noncommercial food service.

Objectives:

1. Explain how contract management companies play a role in noncommercial food service.
2. Review the variety of food services offered in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools.
3. Describe the organization of food services in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
4. Explore the range of food service alternatives offered in business and industry.
5. Explain why organizations use vended services.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the common characteristics of the leisure segments of the hospitality industry.

Objectives:

1. Describe the common types of private clubs.
2. Discuss the organization of the cruise line organization.
3. Present an overview of the gaming industry.
4. Present an overview of the amusement and theme park industry.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the elements of the meetings and events industry.

Objectives:

1. Identify three types of meeting planners.
2. Outline the elements of a meeting, exhibition, or special event.
3. Present an overview of trade shows and exhibitions.
4. Describe the purpose for special events.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in planning for a career in hospitality.

Objectives:

1. Review the range of positions available in the lodging industry.
2. Review the range of positions available in the commercial and noncommercial food service industry.
3. Describe the common positions available in the leisure segment of the hospitality industry.
4. Describe the positions in the meeting and event industry.
5. Prepare a resume for application to a hospitality organization.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the management techniques for quality service.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the ingredients for a quality service system.
2. Describe the concepts of moments of truth in guest services.
3. List the characteristics of guest services that make it unique.
4. Outline management’s priorities for outstanding guest services.
5. Identify hospitality organizations known for outstanding customer service.

1. Industry Overview
   1. The travel, tourism, and hospitality industries
   2. The three types of hospitality organizations
   3. Hospitality as a service industry
   4. Managing in the hospitality industry
2. Lodging Operations
   1. Full service
   2. Limited service
   3. Extended stay
   4. Convention and conference centers
   5. Resorts and timeshares
3. Commercial Food Service Operations
   1. Upscale
   2. Causal service
   3. Family service
   4. Quick service
   5. Off‐site catering
4. Non Commercial Food Service Operations
   1. Contract food service management
   2. Healthcare food service
   3. School food service
   4. Vending and office coffee services
5. Recreation and Leisure Organizations
   1. Private club management
   2. Cruise Lines
   3. Casinos and gaming
   4. Management of amusement and theme parks
6. Meeting and Event Management
   1. Trade show management
   2. Special events
   3. Meeting planning
7. Careers in Hospitality
   1. Hospitality career planning
   2. The hospitality entrepreneur
   3. A global career in hospitality
8. Quality Service
   1. Quality systems
   2. Truth in guest services
   3. Management and outstanding guest services
   4. Organizations that provide outstanding customer service

HTMT 1020 - Lodging Management 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. List the steps for taking a reservation.
2. List the seven steps of the registration process.
3. List the front office activities during guest occupancy.
4. List the front office activities required for check out and settlement.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in employing the registration process.

Objectives:

1. Explain the function of pre‐registration.
2. Describe the function of registration records.
3. Identify factors that affect room and rate assignments.
4. Outline methods for establishing methods of payment.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in employing the procedures related to the check out and settlement process.

Objectives:

1. Summarize front office accounting fundamentals.
2. Outline the front office accounting formula.
3. Identify the functions and procedures related to check out and settlement.
4. Describe express and self check out procedures.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in performing the front office audit process.

Objectives:

1. Identify the functions of the front office audit.
2. Describe the steps in the front office process.
3. Explain the concept of centralized front office audits.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the concept of revenue management.

Objectives:

1. Discuss how lodging managers maximize revenue using capacity management, discount allocation, and duration control.
2. Apply common formulas lodging managers use to measure and manage revenue.
3. Explain how revenue management decisions are impacted by various local market conditions.

1. The Lodging Industry: Classifying Hotels
   1. Size
   2. Target markets
   3. Levels of service
   4. Ownership and affiliation
   5. Reasons for traveling
   6. Multicultural awareness
2. Hotel Organization
   1. Organizational missions
   2. Hotel organization/departments
3. Front Office Operations
   1. The guest cycle
   2. Front office systems
   3. Front office forms
   4. The front desk
   5. Front office equipment
   6. Telecommunications
   7. Property management systems
4. Reservations
   1. Reservations and sales
   2. Types of reservations
   3. Reservation inquiry
   4. Group reservations
   5. Reservation availability
   6. The reservation record
   7. Reservation confirmation
   8. Reservation maintenance
   9. Reservation reports
   10. Reservation considerations
5. Registration
6. Front office responsibilities
   1. Front office communications
   2. Interdepartmental communications
   3. Guest services
   4. Front office security functions
   5. Front office accounting
7. Check‐Out and Settlement
   1. The night audit
   2. Functions of the night audit
   3. The night audit process
   4. Verifying the night audit
8. Planning and Evaluating Operations
   1. Establishing room rates
   2. Forecasting room availability
   3. Budgeting for operations
   4. Evaluating front office operations through reports
9. The Concept of Revenue Management
   1. Measuring yield
   2. Elements of revenue management
   3. Using revenue management
   4. Revenue management computer software
10. Managing Human Resources
    1. Recruiting
    2. Selecting
    3. Hiring
    4. Orienting
    5. Skills training
    6. Staff scheduling

HTMT 1030 - Event Planning

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the unique characteristics of an event.
2. Identify events according to size and type.
3. Establish the purpose of an event and theme.
4. Analysis the needs of the event audience.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in managing event staff and staffing problems.

Objectives:

1. Identify an event organization chart.
2. Explain job descriptions and job specifications.
3. Conduct recruitment and selection.
4. Outline methods for establishing staffing policies.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in ensuring the safety of everyone involved in an event.

Objectives:

1. Identify situations in which police or security staff is required.
2. Comply with laws, regulations, and standards relating to occupational health and safety.
3. Develop procedures to meet safety standards.
4. Identify a system of communication for reporting incidents and emergencies.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in legal compliances, risk management, and financial controls related to events.

Objectives:

1. Explain the laws and regulations that may have an impact on event management.
2. Explain the legal compliance requirements of an event.
3. Identify the risks associated with an event.
4. Develop a risk management plan.
5. Develop a budget and profit margin for the event.

1. Introduction to Event Management
   1. Size of Events
   2. Types of Events
   3. The Event Team
   4. Code of Ethics
2. Concept and Design
   1. Developing the Concept
   2. Analyzing the Concept
   3. Designing the Event
   4. Logistics of the Concept
3. Feasibility
   1. Keys to Success
   2. The SWOT Analysis
4. Legal Compliance
   1. Relevant Legislation
   2. Liquor Licensing
   3. Federal Trade Commission Act
   4. Stakeholders and Official Bodies
   5. Contracts
5. Marketing
   1. Nature of Event Marketing
   2. Process of Event Marketing
   3. The Marketing Mix
   4. Sponsorship
6. Promotion
   1. Image/Branding
   2. Advertising
   3. Publicity
   4. Public Relations
7. Financial Management
   1. The Budget
   2. Break Even Point
   3. Cash‐Flow Analysis
   4. Profit and Loss Statement
8. Risk Management
   1. Process of Risk Management
   2. Incident Reporting
   3. Emergency Response Plans
   4. Standards for Risk Management
9. Planning
   1. Develop a Mission/Purpose Statement
   2. Establish the Aims of the Event
   3. Establish the Objectives
   4. Prepare an Event Proposal
   5. Make Use of Planning tools
10. Protocol
    1. Titles
    2. Dress for Formal Occasions
    3. Protocol for Speakers
    4. Religious and Cultural Protocol
    5. Protocol for Sporting Ceremonies
    6. Preparing for Dignitaries
    7. Rules of Flag Flying
11. Staging
    1. Choosing the Event Site
    2. Developing the Theme
    3. Conducting Rehearsals
    4. Providing Services
    5. Arranging Catering
    6. Organizing Accommodations
    7. Managing the Environment
12. Staffing
    1. Developing Organization Charts
    2. Preparing Job Descriptions
    3. Recruitment and Selection
    4. Drawing Up Rosters
    5. Training and Briefing Staff
    6. Managing Legal Requirements
    7. Developing Recognition Strategies
    8. Managing Volunteers
13. Leadership
    1. Developing Leadership Skills
    2. Managing Temporary and Diverse Teams
    3. Group Development
    4. Improving Communication
    5. Time Management
    6. Planning and Managing Meetings
14. Operations and Logistics
    1. Logistics
    2. Policies and Procedures
    3. Performance Standards
    4. Functional Areas
    5. Leadership and Staff Motivation
15. Safety and Security
    1. Security
    2. Occupational Safety and Health
    3. Incident Reporting
16. Crowd Management and Evacuation
    1. The Crowd Management Plan
    2. Major Risks
    3. Crowd Management
    4. Emergency Planning
    5. Implementing, Emergency Procedures
17. Monitoring, Control and Evaluation
    1. Monitoring and Control System
    2. Operational Monitoring and Control
    3. Emulation
    4. The Broader Impact of Events
18. Careers in a Changing Environment
    1. Job Opportunities
    2. Keeping Up‐to‐Date

HTMT 1900 - Food & Beverage Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Utilize cost formulas to cost out products.
2. Plan menus for onsite and offsite food service.
3. Create standardized recipes for multiple volume businesses.
4. Construct various pricing approaches.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand facilities planning and design.

Objectives:

1. Plan a design and layout.
2. Identify proper equipment needed.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize financial management skills.

Objectives:

1. Understand the concept of inventory management.
2. Analyze financial statements specific to the hospitality industry.
3. Use budgets to manage profits in the food and beverage industry.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply interpersonal skills to enhance customer service.

Objectives:

1. Identify internal marketing techniques.
2. Learn recovery from negative guest experiences.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize human resources management to recruit, select, retain, and supervise productive food service employees.

Objectives:

1. Solve staffing and scheduling issues.
2. Identify proper recruitment techniques and effective retention.
3. Describe a professional development plan for multiple levels of employees.
4. Recognize ethical behavior in the workplace.

1. The Food service Industry.
2. Menu Planning and Development.
3. Recipe Standardization and Costing.
4. Menu Pricing.
5. Facilities Planning and Design.
6. Supply Chain Management.
7. Inventory and Storage Management.
8. Financial Management.
9. Customer Service and Internal Marketing.
10. Human Resources Management.
11. Beverage Management.

HUMN 1210 - Introduction to the Arts

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Line.
   2. Shape.
   3. Value.
   4. Color.
   5. Rhythm.
   6. Texture.
   7. Space.
   8. Emphasis.
   9. Form.
2. Distinguish between the various mediums utilized in sculpture, drawing, prints, and painting.
3. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique various works of art.
   1. Discuss how the medium contributes to a work of art.
   2. Discuss the cultural significance of the works.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze a music performance.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Melody.
   2. Rhythm.
   3. Dynamics.
   4. Timbre.
   5. Texture.
   6. Tonality.
2. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique a music performance.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze local architecture.

Objectives: During the course, students will utilize the elements of art, the concepts of art, and architectural terminology to:

1. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the structural aspects of local architecture.
2. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the aesthetic aspects of local architecture.
3. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of how specific local examples of architecture fit into their surroundings.
4. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the historical style references within specific local examples of architecture.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze theater and film.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Type of organization.
   2. Character types.
   3. Characteristics of the characters.
   4. Foreshadowing.
   5. Dramatic question.
   6. Exposition.
   7. Complications.
   8. Denouement.
   9. Aspects of the mise en scene.
   10. Musical reinforcement.
   11. Focus.
   12. Continuity.
   13. Pacing.
2. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique a film.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to make connections between the various disciplines of art.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify major artistic styles and periods.
2. Discuss the cultural significance of the arts.

1. Elements of Art
2. Music
3. Visual Arts
4. Theater
5. Film

HUMN 1270 - Rock Music: A Cultural Perspective

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Melody
   1. Determine the melodic concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
2. Tonality
   1. Determine the tonality concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
3. Timbre
   1. Determine the timbre concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
4. Dynamics
   1. Determine the dynamics concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
5. Texture
   1. Determine the texture concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
6. Form
   1. Determine the form employed
   2. Discuss the effectiveness within the song

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain how musical influences affect the development of popular music.

Objectives:

1. Genres
   1. Explain how former genres influence the creation of newer genres
2. Techniques
   1. Explain how the use of different playing techniques and stylizations influence the development of new music
3. Sources
   1. Explain how the adoption of ethnic music concepts contribute to new musical developments
   2. Explain how music concepts from other sources (classical, church, etc.) contribute to new musical developments
4. Philosophy
   1. Explain how the musical intent of the artist contributes to the way music is created

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize the relationship between culture and popular music.

Objectives:

1. Ethnic
   1. Explain how the role of conflict affects the creation of music
   2. Explain how foreign culture affects the creation of music
   3. Explain how the mixing of cultures affects the creation of music
   4. Explain how Rock has influenced and been adopted by non-Western cultures
2. Infrastructure
   1. Explain how modes of transportation affected the development of popular music
   2. Explain how modes of communication affected the development of popular music
   3. Explain how the development of venues affected the development of popular music
3. Business
   1. Explain the impact of business models on the development of popular music
4. History
   1. Explain the impact of events that influence the development of popular music
   2. Explain the impact of social issues that influence the development of popular music
   3. Explain the impact of trends that influence the development of popular music

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the impact that technology has on the development of popular music.

Objectives:

1. Instruments
   1. Explain how technology changes the timbral options for use in music
   2. Explain how technology makes accessing sound options more effective
2. Recording
   1. Explain the transition from mechanical to electric to digital recording
   2. Explain the progression of the traditional recording studio
   3. Explain the philosophy of the “Indie” recording studio
   4. Explain the advent and further development of the home recording studio
3. Distribution
   1. Explain the development of sheet music delivery historically
   2. Explain the function of big studio production and marketing
   3. Explain the impact of radio on the development of popular music
   4. Explain the impact of television on the development of popular music
   5. Explain the impact of the internet on the development of popular music
   6. Explain the transition of media from cylinder through compressed digital files in the market place

1. The roots of popular music in America: a multi‐cultural approach
2. The birth of the blues and the 20th century
3. The 1920s and 1930s: blues turns to country and jazz
4. The 1940s and 1950s: styles coalesce, the birth and death of rock and roll
5. The British Invasion: rock and roll is resurrected as rock
6. The Motown Era: African‐American music becomes mainstream New Directions in Rock: folk rock and psychedelic rock
7. Crossovers: new identities are created by breaking down the barriers

HUMN 1300 - Theater Arts

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify types of drama.
2. Discuss styles of presentation.
3. Identify the physical aspects of a variety of theaters.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss the differences between reading dramatic works and other forms of fiction.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Utilize vocabulary of dramatic writing in discussions and written work.
2. Discuss strategies useful in approaching the reading of dramatic works.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the functions of various production personnel.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify production personnel.
2. Discuss activities and responsibilities associated with each position.
3. Utilize vocabulary of production in discussions and written work.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the physical components of the theater.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the front of the house.
2. Discuss the auditorium.
3. Discuss backstage.
4. Utilize vocabulary of theater physical components in discussions and written work.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to critically analyze a theater production.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the role of the audience.
2. Discuss the role of a theatrical critic.
3. Discuss components of dramatic criticism.
4. Compose a critical review of a theatrical presentation.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply theatrical knowledge acquired in the course in the production and presentation of a playlet.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Write dialog.
2. Construct a set.
3. Direct the production.
4. Perform.
5. Utilize vocabulary of theater and drama in discussions and written work.

1. Course introduction, limitations of a survey course
   Theater history
2. Theater history
3. Theater history
4. Theater history
5. Architecture of a script
   How to read a play
   Elements of criticism
6. Play reading (hopefully of a play that will be performed in the area during the term)
7. Play reading (hopefully of a play that will be performed in the area during the term)
8. Presentation of student‐generated critical reviews
   Comparison of student reviews to published reviews
9. “Architecture” of a theater
   Field trip to Macomb Center
10. The “players” and their functions
11. The “players” and their functions
12. Organize production teams; begin script writing
13. Script writing
14. Rehearsal
15. Rehearsal
16. Performance

HUMN 1460 - The Film As Art

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Compare film types.
2. Explore the elements of art that contribute to the cinematic experience.
3. Recognize basic concepts that all films share.
4. Determine the focus within a film and its relationship to the dramatic question.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of acting, character, and story as they pertain to film.

Objectives: During the course, students will use appropriate terminology to analyze:

1. approaches to acting theory.
2. actor attributes.
3. character roles.
4. elements of the story within a film:

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the mise en scene as it applies to film.

Objectives: During the course, students will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of lighting, costuming, properties, sets, locations, and make-up within:

1. Historicity.
2. Verisimilitude.
3. Character development.
4. Continuity.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the cinematography within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of cinematography as it applies to the:

1. Frame
2. Focus
3. Vantage point.
4. Point of View.
5. Camera movement.
6. Lens movement.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the editing within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of the editing as it applies to the:

1. Structural design.
2. Pacing.
3. Montage.
4. Narrative advancement.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the sound within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of sound as it applies within the:

1. Film type and genre.
2. Synchronization.
3. Editing.
4. Continuity.
5. Source.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the music within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of music as it applies within the:

1. Elements.
2. Functions.
3. Source.
4. Continuity.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze cultural relevance within a film.

Objectives: During the course, students will reflect on aspects that are specific to a culture within a foreign film:

1. Visual elements.
2. Formal elements.
3. Cultural markers.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to contextualize historically relevant aspects of film.

Objectives: During the course, students will be able to historically contextualize the:

1. genesis of film.
2. significance of the rating system.
3. characteristics of various eras, movements, and novelties.
4. technical developments of film.

1. Testing - quiz and full examination form.
2. Classroom discussion - student participation in general discussion(s) and specific response to direct questioning.
3. Writing - formal, out‐of‐class papers; informal, in‐class exercises.

HUMN 1473 - Selected Studies in Film: Gangsters

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the historical record of American gangster activity.
2. Discuss the myth of the American gangster created by Hollywood.
3. Differentiate between the subjective content of the narrative film and the objective nature of the documentary.
4. Compare/contrast history vs. Hollywood.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret the genre of gangster films as a reflection of America at large.

Objectives:

1. Identify major films and filmmakers of the genre.
2. Discuss the portrayal of gangsters and gangster activity by Hollywood.
3. Define positive American cultural values.
4. Compare/contrast culturally‐accepted values with values depicted by gangsters in films.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply the concept of the epic to gangster films.

Objectives:

1. Define epic.
2. Analyze gangster films in terms of an epic.

1. Distribution of course material
   1. General introduction
   2. Scope of the course
   3. Use of the journal
   4. Film: Point Blank (1967)
2. Film: Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
3. Film: Thief (1981)
4. Film: The Usual Suspects (1995)
5. Film: The Long Good Friday (1979)
6. Film: Bound (1996)
7. Film: Last Seduction (1994)
8. Film: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
9. Film: Grifters (1990)
10. Film: Donnie Brasco (1997)
11. Begin Godfather project
12. Film: Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
13. Film: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
14. Quiz/discussion: Godfather
    1. Film: Things Change (1988)
15. Film: Goodfellas (1990)
16. Film: Fargo (1996)
17. Class and self‐evaluations

HUMN 1476 - Selected Studies in Film: Science Fiction

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the goals of science in approaching unusual/unexplained things and events.
2. Discuss the goals of the military, the police, national security in approaching unusual/unexplained things and events.
3. Compare/contrast these two approaches.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify three major narrative plot structures of science fiction film.

Objectives:

1. Identify major films and filmmakers of the genre.
2. Discuss Invasion plot structure.
3. Discuss Off Earth plot structure.
4. Discuss Futuristic plot structure.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to document the growth of special effects used in science fiction films.

Objectives:

1. Identify the types of special effects used in early through current science fiction films.
2. Discuss technological advances enabling the advancement of special effects in science fiction films.

1. Distribution of course material
   1. General introduction
   2. Scope of the course
   3. Use of the journal
   4. Film: Trip to the Moon (1902)
2. Film: Them (1954)
3. Film: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
4. Film: The Thing (1951)
5. Film: The Thing (1982)
6. Film: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
7. Film: Terminator (1984)
8. Film: Andromeda Strain (1971)
9. Film: Blade Runner (1982)
10. Film: Destination Moon (1950)
11. Film: Alien (1979)
12. Film: to be determined
13. Film: to be determined
14. Film: Galaxy Quest (1999)
15. Film: to be determined
16. Film: to be determined
17. Class Evaluations

HUMN 1700 - Comparative Religions

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
2. Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied.
3. Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
4. Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
5. Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental similarities and differences between religious ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
2. Describe how particular religious concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
3. Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the religions studied.
4. Discuss the impact Western society has had on traditional views and values in the religions studied.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ritual practices and gathering places of the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Attend 3 of 5 field trips to various religious locations.
2. Compose response papers that reflect understanding of activities and rituals witnesses.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
2. Hinduism: Historical periods and development
3. Hinduism: Major concepts and beliefs
4. Hinduism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 1

5. Buddhism: Historical periods and development
6. Buddhism: Major concepts and beliefs
7. Buddhism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 2

8. Judaism: Historical periods and development
9. Judaism: Major concepts and beliefs
10. Judaism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 3

11. Christianity: Historical periods and development
12. Christianity: Major concepts and beliefs
13. Christianity: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 4

14. Islam: Historical periods and development
15. Islam: Major concepts and beliefs
16. Islam: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles
    Final Exam

HUMN 1750 - Introduction to Mythology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: In class discussions, in response to video presentations, and on multiple choice tests:

1. Identify Greek-Roman equivalency of mythological character names.
2. Discuss functions of mythological characters.
3. Discuss attributes of mythological characters.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify or recognize sources of myths from ancient Greek and Roman poets to recent collectors, and to locate such sources in their appropriate geographical and chronological context.

Objectives: Discuss the following works in terms of general context in time and place:

1. Ancient Greek myths: Homer (especially Odyssey), Hesiod (especially Theogony).
2. Roman sources: Vergil (Aeneid) and/or Ovid (Metamorphoses).
3. Other mythologies (substantial samples of any two of the following: Norse or other Germanic material; Native American myths; Indian or other Asian traditions; Hawaiian myths.)

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply theories which have been developed to interpret specific motifs in myth.

Objectives:

1. Identify at least 6 of the following modes of interpretation.
   1. Allegory
   2. Euhemerism
   3. Solar imagery and/or other implicit nature-etiology
   4. Problems of historical origin (when given in class)
   5. Linguistic issues (when given in class)
   6. Ritual-based etiologies
   7. Shamanic references
   8. Psychological interpretations (including Jung’s archetype theory and Campbell’s application of it to the neo-subjectivist approach)
   9. Structural analysis (including Propp’s linear approach and Lévi-Strauss’ non-linear polarization technique)
2. Associate above theories with an appropriate ancient or modern theorist.
3. Apply such theories to the students’ own discussions (in class, in essays and on tests) in order to elucidate multiple meanings from specified myths.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to exhibit use of mythological terminology.

Objectives: Define and use (in class, in essays, and on tests) the following terms.

1. Allegory
2. Euhemerism
3. Etiological myth
4. Solar myth
5. Lunar myth
6. Chthonic myth
7. Katabasis
8. Initiatory ritual
9. Shamanism
10. Totemism
11. Motif
12. Structure
13. Archetype
14. Stereotype
15. Trickster
16. Linear sequence
17. Polarization

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze myths.

Objectives:

1. Identify the structure of myths.
2. Assign myths to specific categories (such as trickster-myths, creation-myths, etiologies, allegories, etc.).
3. Critically analyze myths.

HUMN 2000 - Introduction to Asian Religions & Culture

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
2. Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied.
3. Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
4. Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
5. Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions and cultures studied.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental similarities and differences between ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
2. Describe how particular religious and cultural concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
3. Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the cultures studied.
4. Discuss the impact Western society has had on traditional views and values in the religions/cultures studied.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
2. India and Hinduism: Historical periods and development
3. Hinduism: Major concepts and beliefs
4. India: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles. Politics and religion

Test 1

5. China - Ancient history and philosophical trends
6. China - Confucianism
7. China - Taoism
8. Japan - Ancient history and philosophy
9. Japan - Shinto
10. Japan - Religion and the Arts
11. Japan - Shinto and the State
12. China and Japan - Comparison of thought
13. Buddhism: Historical periods and development
14. Buddhism: Major concepts and beliefs
15. Buddhism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles
16. Final comparisons and evaluation of Asian culture and religion
    Final Exam

HUMN 2100 - Western Religious Traditions: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
2. Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied
3. Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
4. Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
5. Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the beliefs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental similarities and differences between religious ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
2. Describe how particular religious concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
3. Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the religions studied.
4. Discuss the impact Western society and the media has had on traditional views and values in the religions studied.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ritual practices and gathering places of the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Attend 3 field trips to various religious locations.
2. Compose response papers that reflect understanding of activities and rituals witnessed.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
2. Comparative analysis of Monotheistic systems covered in class.
3. Judaism: History and development
4. Judaism: Scriptures and theology
5. Judaism: System of faith and practices of belief
6. Judaism: Jewish modernism and Judaism test
7. Christianity: History and development
8. Christianity: Scriptures and theology
9. Christianity: System of faith and Practices of belief
10. Christianity: contemporary issues and Christianity test
11. Islam: History and development
12. Islam: Scriptures and theology
13. Islam: System of faith and practices of belief
14. Islam: politics, fundamentalism, and Islam test
15. Modernity and Monotheism- challenges to the 3 religions
16. Wrap up, Review, and Final Exam.

INTL 2000 - Introduction to Latin America

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss significant topics of Latin American geography and history.
2. Identify and discuss significant topics of Latin American politics and economics.
3. Identify and discuss different art expressions in Latin America.
4. Recognize the contribution of Latin American culture to the depths and breadths of humanities and social sciences.

Outcome 2: Upon the completion of this course, students will gain better understanding of the diverse ethnic groups and cultures of the world and the special challenges of developing regions of the globe.

Objectives:

1. Identify ethnic and cultural differences in the world in general.
2. Identify ethnic and cultural related challenges of developing regions.

Outcome 3: Upon the completion of this course, students will recognize some of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society and interconnected world, focusing on Latin Americans in the United States.

Objectives:

1. Identify some of the rights of Latin Americans in the United States.
2. Identify some of the responsibilities of Latin Americans in the United States.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking and writing skills to Latin American related topics and issues.

Objectives:

1. Discuss Analytical methods and processes.
2. Write essays presenting critical analysis.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Present situation of Latin America (statistical portrait)
2. Geography of the Land: Regional overview (map assignments) - North and Central America, Caribbean and South America
3. Pre-Columbian Civilizations: The Mayas, the Aztecs, the Inca Empire
4. Indigenous Groups and Iberian Invasions: Understanding cultural and ethnic background of the Iberia peninsula and its impact on the new World
5. African Slavery: The African contribution to Latin America civilization; the race mixing
6. Independence: Rebellion, the Spanish American patriotism and the unfinished revolution
7. The Postcolonial Blues: The liberal disappointment, the Caudillo leadership, the difference of Brazil; Journals due
8. Nationalism and Revolutions: The new immigrants, Populist leaders
9. Cuban revolution - Zapatistas in Mexico
10. The Reaction: The church in Latin America - Argentinean dictatorship, Development and Decay - The war in the Falklands
11. Military Rule: The Chilean coup. Cold wars in Central America - The “Ethnic cleansing” in Guatemala
12. Environment: Deforestation, pesticides and pollution - the vanishing rain forest
13. Women’s work: From homemakers to presidents - women writers Latin American fiction
14. Industrialization and Department Crisis: NAFTA - The politics of corruption
15. Latinos in the United States: Migration and the quest for identity

INTL 2010 - Introduction to Russia & Eastern Europe

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify general principles of geography as they relate to the pursuit of national security.
2. Discuss geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to the pursuit of national security.
3. Identify general principles of geography as they relate to economic growth.
4. Discuss specific geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to economic growth.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the peoples and cultures of Russia and Eastern Europe.

Objectives:

1. Analyze and criticize current religious and political conflicts in the area and contrast and compare the geopolitical processes of nationalism and regionalism.
2. Identify the major languages, religious and folk customs, and traditions of the area and explain how they have contributed to popular culture.
3. Discuss trends in literature, music, and film and explain how they reflect the region’s response to social and political modernization.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how diverse races and cultures of the world adapted to modernization and globalization.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the distribution of resources across Eastern Europe and Russia and how they impact economic growth.
2. Identify the basics of international markets and trade and illustrate them with examples from Russia and Eastern Europe.
3. Describe how current economic events are tied to this region.
4. Analyze the patterns and consequence of economic policies on the economic growth of Russia and Eastern Europe.
5. Discuss the customs, rules, and traditions influencing the making of political decisions and explain how they reflect the culture of Russia and the Eastern European countries.
6. Locate the main political arenas in which decisions are made.
7. Identify the main participants in political decision-making and explain how they interact to establish policy.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize how interconnected the world is.

Objectives:

1. Identify general principles of globalization.
2. Discuss Russia’s place in global economy.
3. Discuss Eastern Europe’s place in global economy.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply general analytical skills in writing about Russian and Eastern European issues.

Objectives:

1. Write papers reacting to journal articles read.
2. Compose written reactions to films viewed.
3. Compose a written critique to a book read.

1. Introduction and Definition of Russia and Eastern Europe
   1. Geographic Definition
   2. Political Definition
   3. Ethnic Definition
   4. Cultural Definition
2. Geography
   1. General principles of geography as they relate to the pursuit of national security
   2. Specific geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to pursuit of national security
   3. General principles of geography as they relate to economic growth
   4. Specific geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to economic growth
3. Political Culture
   1. General principles of nationalism and political and social culture
   2. Specific political and social culture of Western Civilization
   3. Specific political and social culture and nationalism of Russia and Eastern Europe
   4. Artistic expressions of Russia and Eastern Europe social and political culture and nationalism
4. Modernization
   1. General definition of modernization
   2. General aspects of social development and mobilization
   3. General principles of economic growth and development
   4. Consequences of rapid economic growth
   5. Social mobilization/slow economic growth
   6. General principles of political modernization
5. Modernization Phase I
   1. General principles of mercantilism
   2. Specific Russian and Eastern European mercantilist policies
6. Modernization Phase II
   1. General principles of Marxism/Leninism
   2. Specific Russian and Mid Eastern European Marxist/Leninist policies
7. Modernization Phase III
   1. General Principles of Colonial Liberalism
   2. Specific Russian and Mid Eastern European Liberalism policies
8. Globalization
   1. General principles of globalization
   2. Russia’s place in global economy
   3. Eastern Europe’s place in global economy

INTL 2300 - Introduction to Japan

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss significant topics of Japanese geography, history, and economics, including how they relate to other areas of the world.
2. Identify and discuss significant topics of Japanese art, history, religion, and society.
3. Describe and discuss aspects of Japanese popular and traditional culture, including the significance of change in a traditional society.
4. Discuss the development of Japanese political phenomena.
5. Discuss customs and habits (both cultural and linguistic) and explain how they reflect Japanese values.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast Japanese approaches to economics, education, warfare, and individual and group responsibilities with those of the United States.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental social differences between Japanese and American culture.
2. Describe how Japanese culture assimilated and modified various concepts and practices from other cultures.
3. Identify and discuss different artistic expressions in Japan and what is uniquely non-Western about them.
4. Discuss the impact Western society has had on traditional Japanese concepts and contemporary Japanese society.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in writing related to Japan.

Objectives:

1. Research topics related to Japan.
2. Compose a paper that evaluates Japanese concepts (social, religious, artistic) in light of a global community.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Thumbnail Sketch of Japan: education, religion, economy, government, industry, etc.
2. Geography of the Land: Japan and the Pacific Rim, how Japan’s geography influenced various cultural expressions
3. Arrival of ethnic groups on the Japanese Islands: Ainu, Japanese
   The early history of Japan: Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun periods
4. Political and Economic beginnings: The Yamato ascendancy and the establishment of the Imperial House
   Rice agriculture and family identity
5. Religion in Japan: Shinto and Buddhism from the Asuka to the Heian periods

Test 1

6. Art and literature from classical to modern Japan: Genji and Heike, Hokusai and Mishima
7. Philosophy and Theology: ‘awe in the face of nature’
8. Feudalism: The rise of the Shogunate and the Warring States period
9. From Isolation to Modernity: The Tokugawa Period
10. Isolation during Tokugawa Japan: Flowering of Japanese culture and the Samurai ideal
11. The Black Ships: Fall of the Tokugawa and forced interaction with the West

Test 2

12. Modernity and Militarization: The Pacific War
13. Reconstruction: Politics and the economics of a modern global Japan
14. Godzilla and the homeless Samurai: Japan’s economic prosperity and the burst of the bubble economy
15. Anime and Zen: :Japan’s popular culture and its impact on the West
16. Review
    Final Exam

INTL 2800 - Introduction to the Middle East

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss significant topics of Middle Eastern geography and history.
2. Identify and discuss significant topics of Middle Eastern politics and economics.
3. Identify and discuss different art expressions in and about the Middle East.
4. Recognize the contribution of Middle Eastern culture and sciences to the depths and breadths of humanities and social sciences.

Outcome 2: Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the diverse ethnic groups and cultures of the world and the special challenges of developing regions of the globe.

Objectives:

1. Identify ethnic and cultural differences in the world in general.
2. Identify ethnic, social, and cultural related challenges of developing regions.

Outcome 3: Upon the completion of this course, students will recognize some of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society and interconnected world, focusing on Middle Easterners in the United States.

Objectives:

1. Identify some of the rights of Middle Easterners in the United States.
2. Identify some of the responsibilities of Middle Easterners in the United States.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking and writing skills to topics and issues related to the Middle East.

Objectives:

1. Discuss Analytical methods and processes.
2. Write essays presenting critical analysis.

Week 2:
The Middle East before Islam : the pattern of Mesopotamia’s conquest; conquest, consolidation, expansion, degeneration, conquest - The Sumerians, the Babylonians, the Chaldeans, the Persians…

Week 3:
The advent of Islam : Mohammed, the divinely-guided caliphes and the Umayyads and Abassid dinasties.

Week 4:
The Golden Age and foreign assaults: Cordoba in Andalousia and Baghdad - the Crusaders from the west and the Monghols from the east.

Week 5:
Rebirth after the Mongol Holocaust: The Othoman empire, the Safavids and the Moghuls.

Week 6:
Islam, Empire of faith: In-class viewing of documentary - Exam 1

Week 7:
West comes East: Merchants and consultants - the need for reform, industrialization, and constitutions.

Week 8:
Western colonialism: Sykes-Picot Agreement, the birth of the Jewish state and the rise of secular nationalists - Exam 2

Week 9:
The crisis of Modernity: The Arab defeats to Israel, the Palestinian question and the consolidation of dictatorships - Paper topic due

Week 10:
The United States and the Middle East: The cold war and the politics of oil, the Iranian revolution, the Iraq wars and the question of terrorism - Paper outline due

Week 11:
Political Economy of Development: Analysis of indicators of economic development - Incoherence of economic structures and development strategies in oil-rich and oil-poor countries - Economic costs of war and developmental challenges in the global economy.

Week 12:
Political Participation and Democratic Transition: Formal and informal networks of participation - Social movements, women and and the Arab Spring - Political Islam or the dilemma of democratization? - First draft of paper due.

Week 13:
Hibridity: post-colonial Middle Eastern identities and its expressions in the Arts and the Arab-American experience - Exam 3

Week 14:
Middle Eastern story-telling : from the oral tradition to the modern novel , “The Arabian Nights” and Tayeb Salih’s “Season of migration to the north”.

Week 15:
Orientalism: the manufacturing of the Middle Eastern ‘Other’ in Western arts - In-class viewing of the documentary “Reel Bad Arabs” - Final Paper due.

Week 16:
Review and Final Exam

ITAL 1460 - Elementary Italian 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress, with little or no interference in order to be understood by a Native Speaker.
2. Form and produce entire sentences with no hesitation and natural pauses.
3. Engage in small conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, or past tense about the following topics (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker):
   1. Greet each other, introduce yourself and say goodbye.
   2. Exchange personal information and ask and answer questions.
   3. Discuss your classes and school day.
   4. Describe people and physical states and needs.
   5. Express likes and dislikes.
   6. Talk about family and family relationships.
   7. Describe residences.
   8. Indicate ownership and possession.
   9. Talk about season, weather, dates and schedules.
   10. Talk about cloth items.
   11. Talk about sports and leisure activities.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use basic Italian vocabulary.

Objectives: Regarding topics such as school, work, free time, family, and social interactions:

1. Use vocabulary when speaking.
2. Respond to a Native Speaker who has used the vocabulary.
3. Use vocabulary in writing.
4. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by discussing subject matter and/or answering questions based on the passage read.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use basic grammar structures in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Conjugate regular and irregular present tense verbs.
2. Achieve adjective and article agreement.
3. Formulate questions and answers.
4. Conjugate reflexive, reciprocal and modal verbs.
5. Use possessive adjectives and pronouns.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Italian culture.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss some basic geographical, economic and cultural aspects of various Italian regions.
2. Compare cultural differences.

ITAL 1470 - Elementary Italian 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress, with little or no interference in order to be understood by a Native Speaker.
2. Form and produce entire sentences with no hesitation and natural pauses.
3. Engage in small conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, and past tense about the following topics (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker):
   1. Discuss daily routine
   2. Discuss health and doctor visits.
   3. Refer to people and things that have already been mentioned.
   4. Narrate and describe memories of events.
   5. Discuss house description and doing chores
   6. Recount childhood and adolescent experiences and recall childhood friends.
   7. Talk about social and cultural events.
   8. Talk about ordering a meal in a restaurant.
   9. Talk about grocery shopping, quantities, preparing meals.
   10. Discuss likes and dislikes
   11. Express plans and intentions.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use vocabulary beyond Elementary Italian 1.

Objectives: Regarding topics such as grocery shopping, restaurants and food, daily routine, health, housig , childhood events and future plans:

1. Use vocabulary when speaking.
2. Respond to a Native Speaker who has used the vocabulary.
3. Use vocabulary in writing.
4. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by discussing subject matter and/or answering questions based on the passage read.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use basic grammar structures beyond Elementary Italian 1 in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Apply Adverbs
2. Apply the passato prossimo with avere
3. Apply the passato prossimo with essere
4. Use of partitives and expressions of quantity
5. Apply trapassato prossimo
6. Apply reflexive verbs
7. Apply reflexive and recipricoal reflexive verbs in the passato prossimo
8. Use and conjugate regular & irregular past tenses (imperfect and present perfect).
9. Use prepositions, adverbs and ci and ne.
10. Use impersonal forms.
11. Conjugate future tense.
12. Use direct, indirect, and double pronouns.
13. Apply the informal imperative Structure
14. Apply the formal imperative
15. Apply time expressions

 Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Italian culture beyond Elementary Italian 1.

Objectives:

1. Recognize Italian favorite foods and drinks and special dishes of various regions; Italian  health system and dwellings.
2. Compare cultural differences.

1. Diaily routine
2. Health and doctor visits.
3. Refer to people and things that have already been mentioned
4. Discuss house description and doing chores
5. Recount childhood and adolescent experiences and recall childhood friends.
6. Talk about social and cultural events
7. Talk about ordering a meal in a restaurant.
8. Talk about grocery shopping, quantities, preparing meals.
9. Discuss likes and dislikes
10. Express plans and intentions.
11. Adverbs
12. The passato prossimo with avere
13. The passato prossimo with essere
14. Use of partitives and expressions of quantity
15. Apply trapassato prossimo
16. Apply reflexive verbs
17. Apply reflexive and recipricoal reflexive verbs in the passato prossimo
18. Use and conjugate regular & irregular past tenses (imperfect and present perfect).
19. Use prepositions, adverbs and ci and ne.
20. Use impersonal forms.
21. Conjugate future tense.
22. Use direct, indirect, and double pronouns.
23. Informal imperative Structure
24. Formal imperative
25. Time expressions
26. Recognize Italian favorite foods and drinks and special dishes of various regions; Italian  health system and dwellings.

ITAL 2460 - Intermediate Italian 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress, with little or no interference in order to be understood by a Native Speaker.
2. Form and produce entire sentences with no hesitation and natural pauses.
3. Engage in conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, past tense and conditional about the following topics (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker):
   1. Discussing traveling and vacations
   2. Discussing personal relationships
   3. Talk about city life.
   4. Talking about geographical characteristics and landscape and make comparisons.
   5. Talking about arts expressions and theatre

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Italian vocabulary beyond Elementary Italian 2.

Objectives: Regarding topics such as vacations, personal relationships, city life and caracteristics, art and theatre:

1. Use vocabulary when speaking.
2. Respond to a Native Speaker who has used the vocabulary.
3. Use vocabulary in writing.
4. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by discussing subject matter and/or answering questions based on the passage read.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use grammar structures beyond Elementary Italian 2 in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Use and form comparative and superlative.
2. Conjugate conditional present and past
3. Use Impersonal “si” and si passivante
4. Use of relative pronouns
5. Use of indefinite and negative words
6. Use of infinitive constructions
7. Use of Non-standard noun forms.
8. Use of gerund and progressive tenses.
9. Use of Ordinal numbers and Suffixes

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Italian culture beyond Elementary Italian 2.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss more Italian customs related to vacations, personal relationships, city life and caracteristics, arts and theatre.
2. Compare cultural difference.

Capitolo 8: Si, viaggiare!

Vocabulary & Communication:

Talk about personal relationships and travelling

Grammar:

Comparatives and superlatives

Present and Past Conditional

Panorama: l’Italia settentrionale

Quiz on Vocabulary & Grammar

Capitolo 9: La vita in citta

Vocabulary & Communication:

Talk about city life and description

Grammar:

Si impersonale and si passivante

Relative pronouns

Indefinite and negative words

Quiz on Vocabulary & Grammar

Panorama: l’Italia centrale

Capitolo 10: Lo spirito creativo

Vocabulary & Communication:

Talk about arts and theatre

Grammar:

Infinitive constructions

Non-standard noun forms

The gerund and progressive tenses

Ordinal numbers

Suffixes

Quiz on Vocabulary & Grammar

Panorama: Firenze

Esami Finali

First session: Written Exam

Second session: Oral Exam

ITAL 2470 - Intermediate Italian 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress, with Little or no interference in order to be understood by a Native Speaker.
2. Form and produce entire sentences with no hesitation and natural pauses.
3. Engage in conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, and past tense  (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker) about topics such as professional world, immigration, nature and environmental problems.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Italian vocabulary beyond Intermediate Italian 1.

Objectives: Regarding topics such as education and careers,  economy, business, social and environmental issues:

1. Use vocabulary when speaking.
2. Respond to a Native Speaker who has used the vocabulary.
3. Use vocabulary in writing.
4. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by discussing subject matter and/or answering questions based on the passage read.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use grammatical structures beyond Intermediate Italian 1 in speaking and writing.

Objectives: Students will review grammatical structures, including:

1. Form and use of impersonal constructions
2. Conjugate and use present subjunctive
3. Use present subjunctive with impersonal expressions
4. Conjugate the irregular present subjunctive
5. Review verbs that require the subjunctive
6. Conjugate and use the past subjunctive
7. Use the subjunctive with conjunctions
8. Conjugate and use the imperfect and the past perfect subjunctive
9. Review the tense correlations with the subjunctive

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Italian culture beyond Intermediate Italian 1.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss some geographical, economical and cultural aspects of some Italian-speaking regions and/or communities such as work, immigration, nature and environmental issues
2. Compare cultural differences.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically discuss, in Italian, literary and/or journalistic works read in Italian.

Objectives:

1. Convey desired message.
2. Analyze the meaning of the work.
3. Support ideas conveyed using examples from the work.

Chapter 11: Offerte di lavoro

Vocabulary and content:

careers,  economy, business, and immigration

Grammar:

Form and use of impersonal constructions

Conjugate and use present subjunctive

Use present subjunctive with impersonal expressions

Conjugate the irregular present subjunctive

Review verbs that require the subjunctive

Panorama: Dalle Alpi alla Riviera

Chapter 12: L’ambiente naturale

Vocabulary and content:

Social and environmental issues

Grammar:

Conjugate and use the past subjunctive

Use the subjunctive with conjunctions

Conjugate and use the imperfect and the past perfect subjunctive

Review the tense correlations with the subjunctive

Panorama: Il mezzogiorno

1. Reading; To communicate
2. Reading; To communicate
3. Reading; To communicate

Final Exams

ITAP 1000 - Foundations of Computer Applications

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Create, edit, and format a Word Document.
2. Create, edit, format, an Excel Spreadsheet.
3. Build basic formulas, functions and charts in Excel.
4. Design and build an Access table.
5. Query an Access database.
6. Design and build a slide shows using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will perform standard tasks within the operating system, including managing files and using the Internet effectively.

Objectives:

1. Create folders and sub-folders.
2. Save files into specific location.
3. Copy, move or copy/paste files between folders to organize content.
4. Access websites and search the Internet effectively.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will effectively use a personal information manager to manage business communications.

Objectives:

1. Send and receive emails using Microsoft Outlook.
2. Create and manage appointments and meetings using Microsoft Outlook.
3. Manage contact lists and create tasks using Microsoft Outlook.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will improve accuracy on the keyboard.

Objectives:

1. Perform keyboarding exercises to improve accuracy and proficiency.
2. Demonstrate proper typing technique, body posture, and control.

1. Introduction to Keyboarding
   1. Proper typing techniques
   2. Touch method
   3. Speed and Accuracy improvement
2. Windows and File Management
   1. Windows fundamentals
   2. Creating and naming files
   3. Navigating a file system
   4. Copy/Move files in a file system
   5. Use the Web effectively
   6. Search the Web effectively
3. Outlook
   1. Send and Receive Emails
   2. Create and manage appointments
   3. Manage contact lists
   4. Create and manage task lists
4. Microsoft Word
   1. Create a Word Document
   2. Edit a Word Document
   3. Format Text and Documents
5. Microsoft Excel
   1. Create an Excel Spreadsheet
   2. Edit an Excel Spreadsheet
   3. Format an Excel Spreadsheet
   4. Create a Chart in Excel
6. Microsoft Access
   1. Design and Build an Access table
   2. Design and Apply Basic Queries to an Access Database
7. Microsoft PowerPoint
   1. Design and Build a Slide using Microsoft PowerPoint
   2. Design and Build a Slide Show using Microsoft PowerPoint

ITAP 2050 - Microsoft SharePoint-Information Management 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Recognize business challenges of implementing ECM.
2. Recognize trends and legal requirements related to content management.
3. Create solutions that bringing together people, process, and content through collaboration.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will summarize the document lifecycle as a component of ECM.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe document management capabilities in SharePoint.
2. Manage both traditional content types as well as new electronic objects throughout the lifecycle of that content.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will apply ECM fundamentals using SharePoint.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Create and format content in SharePoint.
2. Understand how SharePoint works with Microsoft Office.
3. Build team sites in SharePoint.
4. Modify and edit basic settings in SharePoint.
5. Manage documents in SharePoint.
6. Implement SharePoint Apps, Lists, and Libraries.
7. Create and manage document libraries.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, students will explain Content and Information Management fundamentals.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify the six domains of Information Management (Access, Capture, Collaborate, Secure, Architecture, Plan).
2. Define the six domain areas of Information management and classify processes and techniques within each domain.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, students will create taxonomies that employ ECM fundamentals.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe specific business needs for content management.
2. Trace the evolution of ECM.
3. Define structured versus unstructured information.
4. Recognize the importance of compliance and corporate government specifically related to content management.
5. Differentiate between ECM implementations of on-site, cloud, and hybrid solutions.
6. Create a Content Management taxonomy based on a business case.

1. Define Information Management
2. Define the six domains of Information Management
   1. Access
   2. Capture
   3. Collaborate
   4. Secure
   5. Architecture
   6. Plan
3. Define ECM
4. Define ECM components and technologies
   1. Capture
   2. Manage
   3. Store
   4. Deliver
   5. Preserve
   6. Disposition

Topic 2: Business Challenges and Trends - The Key Issue for Users

1. Collaboration Challenge
2. Continuity
3. Compliance
4. Cost
5. Legal and Regulatory and Compliance Issues
   1. Understanding the problem of compliance and non-compliance
   2. Industries affected
   3. Examples - Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, Freedom of Information, Basel II

Topic 3: Document Lifecycle

1. Define what constitutes a document
2. Recognize difference between a document and a record
3. Document management technologies
4. Successful management of documents
5. Industry standards

Topic 4: Implement Content Management with SharePoint

1. Navigating a SharePoint Site
2. Creating and Managing Team Sites
3. Create content within SharePoint

Topic 5: Manage documents and Information using SharePoint

1. Working with Lists
2. Managing Libraries
3. Creating Workspaces

Topic 6: Workflow/Business Process Management

1. Understanding the need for Workflows
2. Implement Workflows in SharePoint
3. Manage Workflows in SharePoint

Topic 7: Collaboration using SharePoint

1. Creating Wiki’s and Blogs
2. Creating Survey’s and Discussion Boards
3. Utilize SharePoint Apps for communication and collaboration

ITCC 1000 - Cloud Administrator 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define cloud computing
2. Explain the characteristics of cloud operation
3. Explain the cloud service models
4. Explain the cloud deployment models

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to outline cloud best practice design principles.

Objectives:

1. Explain application scalability
2. Explain resource elasticity
3. Explain operation automation
4. Explain the fundamental principles of cloud security

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop a TCO (total cost of ownership) of a cloud application.

Objectives:

1. Explain the value proposition of cloud services
2. Calculate the cost of a simple cloud design
3. Compare cloud service costs to traditional data center costs

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose basic cloud services.

Objectives:

1. Choose compute resources based on application need
2. Choose networking services based on application need
3. Choose storage resources based on application need

1. Basic Concepts
   1. Definition of a cloud
   2. Global cloud Infrastructure
2. Detailed Concepts
   1. Basic cloud architectural principles
   2. Cloud value proposition
   3. Cloud billing, account management, and pricing models
   4. Deploying new cloud services
   5. Migrating to the cloud
3. Cloud Services
   1. Compute
   2. Storage
   3. Database
   4. Analytics
   5. Infrastructure
4. Cloud Security
   1. Service Security
   2. Compliance
   3. Security Models

ITCC 2000 - Cloud Administrator 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Compare and contrast high performing cloud architectures
2. Analyze multi-tier cloud architectures
3. Evaluate the resiliency of example cloud application architectures

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design a high performance cloud architecture using core cloud services.

Objectives:

1. Choose compute services for high performing cloud application
2. Choose storage services for high performing cloud application
3. Choose databases services for high performing cloud application
4. Design network services for high performing cloud application

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design a secure cloud application.

Objectives:

1. Design secure user access to cloud applications
2. Design secure administrator access to cloud services
3. Monitor user and administrator access to cloud applications and services

1. Cloud Services
   1. Compute
   2. Storage
   3. Database
   4. Infrastructure
2. Monitoring Cloud Performance
   1. Compute
   2. Storage
   3. Database
   4. Infrastructure
3. Scaling Cloud Services
   1. Compute Auto-Scaling Groups
   2. Storage Content Distribution
   3. Relational and Non-Relational Databases
4. Cloud Security
   1. User-level Security
   2. Application-level Security
   3. Data and Storage Security

ITCC 2100 - Cloud Developer 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Contrast monolithic architecture with microservice architecture
2. Explain the different data formats in a microservice data exchange
3. Explain the benefits of cloud messaging services in a microservice architecture
4. Explain the benefits of containers in a microservice architecture

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will create a simple consumable web service that implements the four basic functions of cloud storage.

Objectives:

1. Design a microservice that implements create, read, update and delete operations on cloud storage
2. Build a web service that implements a create operation on cloud storage
3. Build a web service that implements a read operation on cloud storage
4. Build a web service that implements a update operation on cloud storage
5. Build a web service that implements a delete operation on cloud storage

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will create a consumer of microservices.

Objectives:

1. Design an application that uses web service to create, read, update and delete data on cloud storage
2. Create an application that uses a web service to save data to cloud storage
3. Create an application that uses a web service to read data to cloud storage
4. Create an application that uses a web service to update data to cloud storage
5. Create an application that uses a web service to delete data to cloud storage

1. Microservice and Web APIs
   1. Architectures
   2. Consuming public APIs
   3. Common Web API data formats
2. Implementing microservice persistent storage
   1. Create function
   2. Read function
   3. Update function
   4. Delete function
3. Consuming microservice persistent storage
   1. Save function
   2. Read function
   3. Update function
   4. Delete function

ITCC 2200 - Cloud Administrator 3

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the benefits of IaC
2. Compare IaC to conventional infrastructure creation tools
3. Demonstrate the creation of an IaC configuration file

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create computing infrastructure from an infrastructure as code (IaC) file.

Objectives:

1. Configure compute services using IaC
2. Configure storage services using IaC
3. Configure database services using IaC
4. Configure networking services using IaC

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to monitor cloud applications for performance

Objectives:

1. Design cloud monitoring for a small application
2. Configure cloud monitoring for a small application
3. Measure the effectiveness cloud monitoring for a small application

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to migrate on-premises services to the cloud.

Objectives:

1. Migrate Virtual Machines
2. Migrate Storage
3. Migrate Applications

1. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
   1. IaC benefits
   2. File formats
   3. IaC Command-line tools
   4. IaC deployment
   5. Detecting IaC configuration drift
2. Monitoring Cloud Applications
   1. Monitoring user access
   2. Monitoring application utilization
   3. Monitoring application faults
3. Cloud application monitoring
   1. Migrating servers
   2. Migrating services
   3. Migrating identity management
   4. Migrating applications

ITCC 2300 - Cloud Developer 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the benefits of FaaS in application development
2. Compare FaaS to conventional program execution models
3. Design a web service that is implemented as a FaaS
4. Create a web service that is implemented as a FaaS

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will utilize cloud messaging services in application development.

Objectives:

1. Explain the benefits of using a cloud messaging service in application development
2. Configure at least 2 different cloud messaging services
3. Design a web service that uses a cloud messaging service
4. Create a web service that uses a cloud messaging service

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will utilize software source code control and management systems.

Objectives:

1. Explain the benefits of tracking source code changes
2. Describe current software source code control and management systems
3. Describe version control functions applied during the life cycle of cloud application development.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will explain continuous application delivery cloud services.

Objectives:

1. Explain the benefits of continuous application delivery
2. Explain the cloud services that support continuous application delivery

1. Function as a service (FaaS)
   1. Definition of FaaS
   2. FaaS benefits over conventional execution methods
   3. FaaS design principals
   4. FasS application development
2. Cloud messaging services
   1. Definition of cloud messaging services
   2. What problems do cloud messaging services solve
   3. Cloud messaging services design principals
   4. Cloud messaging services application development
3. Source code version control
   1. Git
   2. Subversion
   3. Code repositories
4. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
   1. Definition CI/CD
   2. Benefits of CI/CD
   3. Supporting application CI/CD with cloud services
   4. Application CI/CD automation configuration

ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Create folders and subfolders.
2. Save files into specific location.
3. Copy, move or copy/paste files between folders to organize content.
4. Search for specific files and folders.

Outcome 2: Students should be able to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software as a means of communication and solving of problems effectively.

Objectives:

1. Find and launch specific software.
2. Create, modify and maintain a document, spreadsheet, database or Powerpoint.
3. Share documents, spreadsheets, databases and Powerpoint among co-workers.
4. Effectively use functions and formulas in documents, spreadsheets and databases.

Outcome 3: Students should have a basic knowledge of information technology concepts and methods that knowledge workers use as a tool in the business world.

Objectives:

1. Gain basic knowledge of how IT is used in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
2. Gain basic knowledge of computer networks as it applies to modern communication.
3. Gain basic understanding of computer hardware and software.

Outcome 4: Students should be able to use the Internet efficiently for e-mail, commerce, and research.

Objectives:

1. Able to use e-mail efficiently.
2. Gain basic understanding of e-commerce.
3. Able to use Internet effectively for research.

1. Hands-on approach introduction to Microsoft Windows System
   1. Windows programs and security features
   2. Windows search and help
   3. Using windows Explore to manage files and folders
2. Hands-on approach introduction to Word, Excel, Access and Power Point at Microsoft Office Specialist Skill Level
   1. Create and save files
   2. Modify, format, and maintain files
   3. Using formulas and functions in Word, Excel and Access
   4. Using Office for collaboration and research
3. Introduce computer concepts
   1. Computer technology and todays’ world
   2. Computer hardware
   3. The role of Interned in work, study and personal life
   4. System software and application software, and software programming
   5. Computer networking and network security
   6. Database and computer system

ITCS 1140 - Introduction to Program Design & Development

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Given an examination, students will utilize terms, concepts, and examples to explain how computer programs function, the various languages and platforms used, and how programs are put together, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
2. Given a case scenario, students will develop an algorithm to solve a programming problem, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop algorithms and corresponding computer code in order to solve problems.

Objectives:

1. Given flow charting software, students will identify computer program inputs, outputs, and processes, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
2. Given a software compiler, students will write and debug computer code depicting the proper usage of variables and data types, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
3. Given a software compiler, students will write and debug computer code demonstrating decision structures, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
4. Given a software compiler, students will write and debug computer code demonstrating repetition structures, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
5. Given a software compiler, students write and debug computer code demonstrating modular programming with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
6. Given a software compiler, students write and debug computer code demonstrating classes with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
7. Given a software compiler, students write and debug computer code demonstrating arrays with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

1. Introduction to Programming
2. Usage of Variables and Math in Programing
3. Decision Structures
4. Loops
5. Modular Programing: the use of Functions & Procedures
6. Programming with Arrays
7. Object Oriented Programming Concepts

ITCS 1170 - Database Design & Implementation With SQL

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Use appropriate terms, concepts, and examples.
2. Explain the various types of databases.
3. Describe end user interaction with databases.
4. Describe database maintenance.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to model or design a simple transaction processing database system utilizing the relational database model.

Objectives:

1. Identify entities, attributes, and relationships for a case scenario. 
2. Normalize entities to third normal form.
3. Create an entity relationship diagram based on a set of normalized entities or software package. 

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply techniques for constructing a basic SQL statement, multi-table query, and using server-side database administration commands.

Objectives:

1. Construct a single-table query.
2. Create a database schema using DDL statements.
3. Construct multi-table queries utilizing various join methods.
4. Construct both DDL and Outcome
5. Determine which server-side database administration commands are needed.

1. Introducing Databases and Database Management Systems
2. Designing a Database
3. Implementing a Database using SQL
4. Data Access and Manipulation using SQL
5. Data Access and Security
6. Database Processing for Business Intelligence Systems

ITCS 1250 - C# Programming

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Use Object Oriented Programming constructs to solve assigned business problems.
2. Develop supporting documentation for assigned problems including an appropriate logical design.
3. Use relational databases concepts to design a simple database.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will solve problems requiring the use of the C# program language using problem documentation and logic designs.

Objectives:

1. Create and execute applications using a multitude of C# tools, statements, properties and events.
2. Understand the basic concept of file access and create and execute applications that can open, read from, save to, and close data files.
3. Understand the basic concepts of arrays and lists, and create and execute programs that use these concepts.
4. Create an application that uses classes.
5. Create a multiform project.

1. Introduction to C# and the Visual Studio Interface.
2. Data Types.
3. Making Decisions.
4. Loops and Files.
5. Modularizing Your Code.
6. Arrays and Lists.
7. Classes.
8. Multiform Projects.
9. Databases.
10. Practice test: Current Microsoft Certification Exam.

ITCS 1300 - Embedded C Programming for Automotive Systems

Credit Hours: 4.00

 Objectives:

1. Understand the definition of an embedded system
2. Give examples of other programing languages used to program embedded systems
3. Describe where embedded C programing is used
4. Articulate the main components of an Embedded systems

Outcome 2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain embedded system components.

 Objectives:

1. Discuss what memory, peripherals, and software are relative to embedded programing
2. Give examples of dos and don’ts in embedded programing
3. Be able to describe the embedded system components
4. Define functional constraints and timing constraints

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify factors that are important in selecting a language for an embedded system.

 Objectives:

1. Give examples of the different types of memory
2. Describe the term “ease of maintenance” and portability
3. Articulate how an embedded system language is selected

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize the different stages of the software development process.

 Objectives:

1. Give examples of customer, system, and software requirements
2. Describe the software verification and validation process
3. Describe unit testing
4. Articulate what some of the different software development methodologies are

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course students will be able to explain the basics of ASPICE.

 Objectives:

1. Use best practices for systems, software and project management, change management, and problem resolution management
2. Describe process capability and determination
3. Describe process reference model and performance indicators
4. Describe capability levels and process attributes

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize the MISRA coding standards and compliance.

 Objectives:

1. Give examples of coding rules
2. Describe the fundamental elements of compliance
3. Describe the roll of deviations and guidelines for re-categorization.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to employ the basics of Unit Testing Concepts and the tools used.

 Objectives:

1. Use of at least one Embedded software testing tool
2. Describe the difference between testing single unit code and testing at an integration level
3. Articulate what Static Analysis is
4. Articulate what Helix QAC is

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the basics of ISO26262 and functional Safety.

 Objectives:

1. Give examples of functional safety goals
2. Describe the differences in ASIL levels
3. Describe Management functional safety
4. Articulate how this standard provides guidance on automotive safety

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create simple programs that use simple data types, control structures, and interactive and file I/O.

 Objectives:

1. Explain the difference between C and C++ languages
2. Explain the basic structure of C++ programs, the compiler and linking process
3. Use built-in data types in programs
4. Create programs using interactive and file I/O
5. Create programs using control structures
6. Create programs using Functions
7. Create programs using pointers

Outcome 10: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use Microcontrollers in Automotive applications.

 Objectives:

1. Describe the basic structure of a microcontroller
2. Describe the function of a microcontroller
3. Give examples of the various microcontrollers
4. Articulate concerns about RAM, ROM/Flash, and Runtime and their impact on each other
5. Understand the use of external peripherals
6. Create basic programs for microcontrollers
7. Use scripting for problem solving and issue reproduction
8. Use debugging techniques to debug in embedded software environment
9. Use the MISRA checker to remove warnings
10. Use scripting for problem solving and issue reproduction
11. Use debugging techniques to debug embedded software environment
12. Use MISRA checker to remove warnings

Week 1. Introduction to Embedded systems

The student will understand the difference between embedded programing and PC programing, and how building and loading programs differ from desktop or server computers.

Week 2. Programming Embedded Systems

In this module the student will get an overview of embedded system components, i.e. Microprocessor, Microcontroller, DSP (Digital Signal Processor), CPLP (complex Programmable Logic Device), and FPGA (Field Programmable Gated Array) and will learn about Real Time Systems

     Memory

     Peripherals

     Software

     Functional constraints

     Timing Constraints

     Do’s and don’ts in embedded programing

Week 3. Factors for Selecting the Programming Language for an Embedded System

In this module the students will learn what factors are important when selecting the programming language for and Embedded System, including the different types of memory, and optimizing embedded software for size, speed, and power consumption. The following are few of those factors:

Memory Size

Speed

Portability

Ease of Maintenance

Readability

Week 4. Introduction to the Embedded C Programing Language

In this module the student will get a brief history of the C programming Language developed by Dennis Ritchie in the late 1960’s. And why and how Embedded C programing was developed as an extension of the C programing Language.

The student will also learn the difference between C, C++, and Embedded C programing. Students will also learn about timing constraints and do’s and don’ts in embedded programing.

Week 5. Systems and SW Process concepts: ASPICE, MISRA, and ISO26262

Students will learn about the different stages of the Software development process and different SW development methodologies, such as waterfall, Agile, etc.

Considerations of Customer requirements - system requirements -Software requirements (what makes a good requirement)

Architecture-> detailed design-> code-> Unit testing

Verification and validation testing concepts, i.e., what makes a good test, what makes a good test plan, expected vs actual results.

Week 6. Automotive ASPICE

In this module students will gain an understanding of what ASPICE is and its base practices for systems, software and project management, change management, problem resolution management. The following concepts will be reviewed:

          Introduction; scope, Terminology, and Abbreviations

          Process capability and determination

          Process reference model and performance indicators

          Process capability levels and process attributes

Week 7. An Overview of the MISRA standards, and compliance

Students will gain an Understanding of the MISRA coding rules, topics to be covered are:

Fundamental elements of Compliance

The roll of deviations

The guidelines to re-categorization

Adopted code

Static Analysis

Helix QAC and MISRA

Week 8. Other Unit Testing Concepts

In this module students will learn about Unit testing concepts and the tools form Helix QAC, Tessy, eggplant, and others. These embedded software test tools are designed for doing static analysis, security vulnerabilities, and complexity testing of code in single unit code as well as testing at an integration level.

Week 9.  Overview of ISO26262 and Functional Safety

In this module students will receive an overview of ISO26262.  ISO26262, “Road vehicles - Functional safety” is a functional safety standard that covers electrical and electronic automotive systems and their development process, including requirements specification, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and configuration. The standard provides guidance on automotive safety lifecycle activities by specifying requirements at the software and hardware level. A deeper review of the following topics will follow the overview:

Management of functional Safety

Product development at the software level

Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) and the differences in AISL level

Examples of functional safety goals and different work products needed in Functional Safety Management (FSM).

Week 10. Basics of Embedded C programing

In this module the student will learn about compilers, keywords and data types associated with compilers and will have a review of the Keil C Compilers, Macro Assemblers, Debuggers, Real-time Kernels, and Single-board Computers.

Will also learn about Embedded Configurable Operating System (eCos), and Task synchronization with real-time systems

Week 11. Basic Structure and Components of Embedded C Programing

In this module the student will learn about the basic structure of Embedded C programing, the standard C keywords in embedded C programing, and data types in Embedded C. These will help the student understand how an Embedded C program is written. The students will do practice exercises in embedded C coding.

   Comments

   Preprocessor Directive

   Global Variables

   Local Variables

   Main Function

Week 12. Basics of Microcontrollers

In this module the student will get an overview of microcontrollers, they will learn:

   The basics of a microcontroller

   Basic structure of a microcontroller

   The function of a microcontroller?

   Resource concerns in RAM, ROM/FLASH, Runtime, and impact each other

   Interrupts, and monitoring and control of on-chip, and external peripherals

Week 13. Basic Embedded C Program Example Circuit Diagrams and Related Code

In this module the student will learn about Circuit Diagrams using an 8051 microcontrollers and other components.

Students will also learn how to determine if there are real-time requirements and whether the OS and application can meet the requirements. Will learn about Task synchronization with real time Embedded OS systems.

Week 14. Basic Embedded C Programing Exercise

In this module the students will learn how to write an Embedded C program based on a provided circuit diagram with an 8051 microcontroller and other components, will learn how to use a Keil C Compiler, and will learn how to load the program into the microcontrollers.

Week 15. Basic Embedded C Programing Exercises

In this module the students will learn how to write and Embedded C program and will how to use scripting to help problem solving, issue reproduction, and learn basic debugging techniques to debug an embedded software environment. Students will learn how to use the MISRA checker to remove warnings.

ITCS 1950 - Introduction to Game Development

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and report on employment opportunities related to the gaming industry.
2. Research various industries to identify situations where game programming may be appropriately applied as a solution to a business problem.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the basic concepts of gaming programming.

Objectives:

1. Design programs according to program specifications.
2. Create solutions to assignments which include.
   1. Repetition statements.
   2. Decision statements.
   3. Sequence statements.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to manipulate data in a gaming environment.

Objectives:

1. Create solutions using data structures to represent game components.
2. Create solutions utilizing objects to replicate multiple instances of games elements.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement graphics and animation in simple games.

Objectives:

1. Employ sprites and text.
   1. Place sprites and text on the screen in appropriate places.
   2. Update text messages such as score.
   3. Move sprites to add movement to game objects.
   4. Detect collision between game objects.
2. Demonstrate their ability to program in the two-dimensional coordinate system.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create programs to demonstrate course competencies.

Objectives:

1. Create code and test a text-based adventure game.
2. Create code and test a basic graphics-based collision detection game.
3. Create code and test a text-based or graphics-based game using the computer as one of the players (computer logic).

Unit 1:

1. The World of Gaming
2. Introduction to the Development Platform

Unit 2:

1. Working with Data Types, Variables and Simple I/O
2. Branching, Loops, and Program Planning

Unit 3:

1. Manipulating Strings
2. Working with Files and Directories

Unit 4:

1. Utilizing Lists
2. Implementing Dictionaries

Unit 5:

1. Functions
2. Reading From and Writing to Data Files

Unit 6:

1. Simple Objects
2. Object Oriented Programming

Unit 7:

1. Graphical User Interface in Games Development
2. Collision Detection

Unit 8:

1. Sound
2. Animation

ITCS 2000 - Survey of Game Programming in Direct X with C++

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Design, code, test, and evaluate a complete electronic game written in C++.
2. Use Direct X to implement graphics, sound, and animation in the programs they create.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create C++ code that uses objects and classes.

Objectives:

1. Develop, implement, and test code which utilizes the principles of objects to display multiple copies of identical sprites in the game environment.
2. Design, code, and test derived classes which will allow several similar looking actors to display different actions and movements.
3. Develop, code, and test solutions utilizing the principles of the class structure available to C++ programmers.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create C++ code that uses stacks and/or tree structures.

Objectives:

1. Develop and code programming solutions utilizing Matrix and Vector structures to control actions of a game world.
2. Develop and code program solutions utilizing a tree structure to manage active game data.
3. Develop and code a solution which will save and re-load game data.

1. C++/Direct X Game Programming Basics
   1. Creation of a Windows Program from Code
   2. Introduction to Direct X
   3. Using Points, Vertices, and Graphics Primitives
2. Games Development Basics
   1. Using Direct3D Textures
   2. Programming Direct3D Animation
   3. Creating and Programming Sound
3. Development of an electronic Game
   1. Initialing Game Data
   2. Drawing the Game World
   3. Programming Animation
4. Manipulation of a Virtual World
   1. Traveling through a Virtual World
   2. Manipulating Game Objects
   3. Non-player Characters and Quests
   4. Programming Combat
   5. Saving and Loading Games
   6. Creating and Adding Sound

ITCS 2050 - Advanced Game Development

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Demonstrate the creation of game plots.
2. Write a complete plot for 3 types of games.
   1. Text-Based games.
   2. 2D games.
   3. 3D games.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement character development.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Demonstrate the design and rendering of game characters with various properties for the 2D gaming world.
2. Demonstrate the design and rendering of game characters with various properties for the 3D gaming world.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement scoring systems.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Design and develop appropriate scoring solutions and rewards systems for each of the three types of games.
2. Design and develop methods to save game statistics to allow for pause and restart of games in progress.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to code solutions utilizing database interactions.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Design and develop a solution that will save current scores to a database allowing for high score statistics to be shared.
2. Design and develop a solution that will save current game conditions and allow pause and restart.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop games based on Web-based gaming techniques.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Create individual player games that are playable over the web.
2. Create multi-player games that are playable over the web.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop solutions utilizing computer gaming design and theory.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Design and develop a Text Based Game.
2. Design and develop a 2D game.
3. Design and develop a 3D game.

1. Game Basics
   1. Plot Development
   2. Character Development
   3. Scoring
   4. Database Interaction
   5. Game Design
      1. Text-based Adventure Game
      2. 2D Single and Multi-Player
      3. 3D Single and Multi-Player
2. TextWorld (Text Based Adventure Games)
   1. Getting to Know TextWorld
      1. Character Development
      2. Scoring
   2. Creating a Simple Application Utilizing TextWorld
3. TextWorld
   1. Game Development
   2. Game Testing and Debugging
4. GameDev (2D)
   1. Getting to Know GameDev
   2. Character Development
   3. Scoring
5. GameDev
   1. Game Development
   2. Database Interaction
   3. Creating an Application Utilizing GameDev
6. DimensioneX (3D)
   1. Getting to Know DimensioneX
   2. Character Development
      1. Scoring
      2. Database Interaction
7. DimensioneX
   1. Game Development
   2. Database Interaction
   3. Creating an Application Utilizing DimensioneX
8. Evaluation
   1. Documentation of Skills
   2. Peer Evaluation

ITCS 2140 - Database Programming Using Microsoft SQL Server

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Given a set of design specifications student will create tables, constraints, indexes and views, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
2. Given a set of design specifications students will implement datatypes, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
3. Given a set a set of base tables, students will alter tables, constraints, indexes and views, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create and implement Transaction Structured Query Language (T-SQL) programming objects.

Objectives:

1. Given a set of base tables, students will design, construct implement and test T-SQL stored procedures, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
2. Given a set of base tables, students will design, construct implement and test T-SQL triggers, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
3. Given a set of base tables, students will design, construct implement and test T-SQL a set of base tables, students will design, construct implement and test T-SQL functions, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
4. Given a sent a set of base tables, students will implement transactional control, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate advanced querying techniques utilizing Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transaction Structured Query Language (T-SQL).

Objectives:

1. Given a set of base tables, students will design, construct advanced SELECT statements utilizing aggregate functions, sorting, grouping and built-in functions, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
2. Given a set of base tables, students will design, construct, implement and test T-SQL triggers, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
3. Given a set of base tables, students will design, construct, implement and test T-SQL functions, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
4. Given a set of base tables, students will construct subqueries, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
5. Given a set of base tables, students will apply ranking functions, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
6. Given a set of base tables, students will implement common table expressions, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to monitor and optimize query execution using Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transaction Structured Query Language (T-SQL).

Objectives:

1. Given the Microsoft SQL Server software, students will implement, execute and optimize scripts, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
2. Given the Microsoft SQL Server software, students will implement Service Broker solutions, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
3. Given the Microsoft SQL Server software, students will trace data changes, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will create queries utilizing (Extensible Markup Language) XML data.

Objectives:

1. Given a case scenario, students will generate XML tags for database data, with a minimum of 75%.
2. Given a case scenario, students will transform XML tagged data into database data, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
3. Given a case scenario, students will query XML data, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.
4. Given a case scenario, students will manage XML data, with a minimum of 75% accuracy.

1. Review of Query
2. Aggregating Functions and Queries
3. Joining tables and datasets
4. Subqueries
5. Common Table Expressions
6. Data Recursion
7. Implementing tables and views
8. Stored Procedures
9. User-Defined Function
10. Triggers
11. Transactions and Concurrency
12. XML and XQuery

ITCS 2200 - Data Analysis

Credit Hours: 3.00

OBJECTIVES:

1. Subtotal, Group, and Ungroup data
2. Create, modify, filter and slice PivotTables and Pivot Charts
3. Create a Data Model

OUTCOME 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate how to use decision-making tools in Excel.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create one and two variable Data Tables
2. Use Scenario Manager
3. Create an optimization model using Solver

OUTCOME 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to manipulate data using date, logical, lookup, database, and financial functions.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Use Date, Nested Logical, Financial, and Advanced Lookup functions
2. Create a Loan Amortization Table

OUTCOME 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to employ statistical functions to analyze data for decision making.

 OBJECTIVES:

1. Use Conditional Math Functions
2. Calculate Relative Standings with Statistical Functions
3. Measure Central Tendency
4. Use the Analysis Toolpack
5. Create a Forecast sheet to identify trends based on historical data
6. Perform Analysis of Variance

OUTCOME 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate data management within workbooks.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Manage Multiple Worksheets
2. Validate Data
3. Audit Worksheets

OUTCOME 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to manage data from external sources.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Import data from external sources
2. Import XML Data into Excel
3. Manipulate Text with functions

OUTCOME 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create macros to simplify data analysis in Excel.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Record a macro
2. Create a Sub Procedure
3. Edit a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
4. Use visual representation techniques that increase the understanding of complex data and models
5. Analyze data findings and identify appropriate visualization approach
6. Provide insight by creating charts for various datasets

OUTCOME 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use data validation features to improve data entry in databases.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Establish Data Validation rules
2. Create input masks
3. Create Lookup Fields

OUTCOME 9:  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform data analysis using advanced database queries.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create parameter queries and reports
2. Use advanced functions to query a database table

OUTCOME 10: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use action queries to update, add, and delete data and create queries for specialized purposes.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create queries to Update, Append and Delete records in a table
2. Summarize data with a Crosstab query
3. Find duplicate and unmatched records using queries

OUTCOME 11: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use SQL to manage data within a database.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create basic macros
2. Create simple SQL queries

OUTCOME 12: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create appropriately formatted business documents to present analysis findings.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Use Word to compose business documents
2. Use PowerPoint to present and defend findings

1. Summarizing and Analyzing Data
   1. PivotTables
   2. Data Models
   3. PivotCharts
2. Using Decision Making Tools
   1. One-Variable Data Tables
   2. Two-Variable Data Tables
   3. Goal Seek
   4. Scenario Manager
   5. Solver
3. Specialized Functions
   1. Logical and Lookup functions
   2. Database Functions
   3. Financial Functions
4. Analyzing data using Statistics
   1. Math and Statistical Functions
   2. Descriptive Statistical Functions
   3. Inferential Statistics
5. Managing Data
   1. Import data from external sources
   2. Manipulate Text with functions
   3. Use Power Pivot, Power Query
6. Macros and VBA
   1. Macros
   2. Procedures in VBA
   3. Custom Functions
7. Visual Representation Techniques
   1. Visualization
   2. Advanced Charting
   3. Sparklines
8. Validation and Data Analysis using Databases
   1. Data Validation
   2. Advanced Select Queries
9. Action Queries and Specialized Queries - DML
   1. Action Queries
   2. Specialized Queries
10. SQL and Macro Design
    1. SQL
    2. Macro Design
    3. Data Macros

ITCS 2500 - Introduction to Mobile Development

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students will utilize a computer programming language to produce a computer program for a given mobile device with a minimum of 85% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop algorithms and corresponding computer code in order to solve problems.

Objectives:

1. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students will identify computer program inputs, outputs, and processes with a minimum of 85% accuracy.
2. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students write and debug computer code demonstrating decision structures, with a minimum of 85% accuracy.
3. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students write and debug computer code demonstration repetition structures, with a minimum of 85% accuracy.
4. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students write and debug computer code demonstrating modular programming with a minimum of 85% accuracy.
5. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students write and debug computer code demonstrating classes with a minimum of 85% accuracy.
6. Given detailed program specifications and a Mobile Integrated Development Environment (IDE), students demonstrate mobile application life cycles with a minimum of 85% accuracy.

1. Introduction to Mobile Development
2. Usage of Variables
3. Decision Structures
4. Loops
5. Programming Arrays
6. Object Oriented Programming Concepts
7. Debugging Source Code
8. Programming Life Cycle

ITCS 2510 - Mobile Development 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain how to use a thread
2. Program a thread
3. Execute a thread
4. Update the UI thread

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an application that implements services and notifications.

Objectives:

1. Explain how to use services and notifications
2. Program a service and notifications
3. Execute a service and notifications

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an application that implements databases.

Objectives:

1. Explain how to create a database
2. Program an SQL Query to extract and update a database
3. Program closing and opening a database

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an application that implements content providers.

Objectives:

1. Explain the use of content providers
2. Create a content provider
3. Connect a content provider to their application
4. Launch a content provider from their application

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an application that implements locations and maps.

Objectives:

1. Explain the use of locations and maps
2. Create and use a map API key
3. Program to display a map
4. Program the device current location
5. Create and set map permissions

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to deploy a mobile application.

Objectives:

1. Explain how to deploy/distribute an application to end users
2. Explain how to deploy/ an application via the application marketplace
3. Prepare an application for release
4. Create a signed application APK file

1. Integrated Development Environment Installation
2. Threads, files, adapters, and intents
3. Services and notifications
4. Broadcast receivers
5. Interacting with databases
6. Tabs and custom adapters
7. Content providers
8. App widgets
9. Application deployment
10. Locations and maps

ITCS 2520 - Introduction to Apple iOS Development

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain how to add and remove widgets to an interface.
2. Explain the Model View Controller design pattern.
3. Explain the concept of a .nib file.
4. Create an application used on Cocoa and Cocoa Touch.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create one or more Storyboards available.

Objectives:

1. Explain the Table View Controller.
2. Explain the Collection View Controller.
3. Explain the Navigation Controller.
4. Explain the Tab Bar Controller.
5. Explain the Page View Controller.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to configure an interface using the Assistant.

Objectives:

1. Explain how to add outlets.
2. Explain how to add actions.
3. Explain how to “wire” the interface to source code.
4. Create constraints on widgets.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create computer source code using Swift.

Objectives:

1. Explain the use of variables.
2. Explain the use of loops.
3. Explain the use of flow control.
4. Explain the use of dictionaries and arrays.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create Object Oriented applications using source code.

Objectives:

1. Create classes.
2. Create properties.
3. Create functions.

1. Integrated Development Environment (IDE) navigation
2. Swift Programming Language
   1. Loops
   2. Variables
   3. Data Types
   4. Flow Control
   5. Dictionaries
3. Object Oriented Programming
4. Storyboards
5. Building Interfaces
   1. “Wiring” the code with the interface
   2. Model View Controller

ITCS 2530 - C++ Programming 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Create programs using C++ language basics.
   1. Explain the differences between C and C++ languages.
   2. Explain the basic structure of C++ programs, and the compile and linking process.
   3. Use built-in data types in programs.
   4. Develop programs using interactive and file I/O.
2. Create programs using Control structures.
   1. Use IF structure to test for numeric, char, and string values.
   2. Explain the uses of looping structures and contrast the differences between DO, WHILE, and FOR.
   3. Develop programs using decisions and loops.
3. Create programs using Functions.
   1. State the purpose of prototyping in compilation and linking.
   2. Properly use sub-functions to organize program and reduce redundant code.
   3. Explain variable scope and storage class as they apply to visibility and lifetime.
   4. Develop programs with multiple functions, passing arguments between functions either by value or by reference.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will create program(s) that include most facets of outcome #1 with arrays, structures, classes and objects, with simple file I/O and pointer use.

Objectives:

1. Create programs using Arrays.
   1. Define array of any data type and effectively use array in program.
   2. Pass array between functions for reading or for updating.
   3. Explain internal differences between integer and char arrays.
2. Create programs using Structures.
   1. Define simple and/or nested structures to group related data.
   2. Use structures in program, pass and/or return structures between functions.
3. Create programs using Classes and Objects.
   1. Specify simple classes with constructors and destructors.
   2. Use private and public access specifiers to define class that achieve information encapsulation.
   3. Create program(s) that pass and/or return class object(s) between functions.
4. Create programs using Pointers
   1. Explain the use of address of operator &.
   2. Process and pass arrays using pointer notation.

1. C++ language basics, built in simple data types
2. Interactive and simple file I/O
3. Control structures - decisions and loops
4. Functions
5. Structures
6. Classes and objects
7. Arrays and pointers

ITCS 2550 - C++ Programming 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Review
   1. Explain the basic structure of C++ programs.
   2. Use decisions and loops in programs.
   3. Use structures, classes and arrays in programs.
2. File I/O
   1. Identify members of the IOS and FSTREAM classes.
   2. Develop program(s) that utilize stream class member functions to perform error checking.
   3. Develop programs using char, string, and object I/O.
   4. Explain the difference between Binary and Character files.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will develop program(s) using intuitive class objects with overloaded operator member functions.

Objectives:

1. Multiple file program
   1. Organize C++ program using multiple source files and header files.
   2. Explain variable scope as it applies to multiple files program.
2. Operator overloading
   1. Create program(s) that use overloading of Unary and Binary operators.
   2. Overload >> and < operators with the use of FRIEND functions.
   3. Explain the purpose of NAMELESS TEMPORARY objects.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will create program(s) using inheritance, polymorphism, dynamic memory allocation and template classes.

Objectives:

1. Inheritance
   1. Explain the reason for inheritance and multiple inheritances.
   2. Create base and derived classes.
   3. Utilize PRIVATE, PUBLIC, and PROTECTED keywords to achieve proper member access control.
2. Pointer and dynamic memory allocation
   1. Demonstrate the use of pointers as compared to address of operator &.
   2. Create program(s) that dynamically allocate memory space using NEW and manipulate the data through pointers.
   3. Create program(s) that clean up itself using DELETE operator in destructor.
   4. Explain data conversion between basic data types and objects.
3. Polymorphism and template classes
   1. Explain polymorphism and its significance in O.O. programming.
   2. Explain the purpose of virtual function and abstract class.
   3. Develop program(s) using array of inhomogeneous objects and manipulate the objects using pointers.
   4. Understand C++ Template classes.
   5. Create program(s) that utilize template class Vector or List.

1. Review - Programming Basics/Loops and Decisions
   1. Review - Structures and Functions
2. Review - Classes and Arrays
3. Review - Streams
4. Operator Overloading
5. Inheritance
6. Pointers and Dynamic Data Allocation
7. Virtual Functions, Abstract Classes, and Polymorphism
8. Templates and Exceptions
9. Object-Oriented Design

ITCS 2590 - Java 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

1. Building Blocks.
   1. Explain the basic structure of a Java program and demonstrate the compile and link process as it applies to the Java execution environment.
   2. Discuss fundamental concepts of OOP as it applies to the Java language.
   3. Identify and use primitive variables types used within the Java language.
2. Loops and Decisions.
   1. Use if and switch structures to test primitive data types.
   2. Explain the uses of looping structures and contrast differences between do/while and for.
   3. Utilize break and continue as they apply to loops and the switch structure.
   4. Create simple methods using loops, decisions, and relational operators.
3. Classes and Methods.
   1. Define and specify Class methods. Override methods within a Java program.
   2. Utilize instance, class, and local variables within a program.
   3. Explain package as it applies to the Java runtime system.
4. Arrays and ArrayLists.
   1. Explain the differences between arrays and arraylists.
   2. Create a program that utilizes arrays and arraylists.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a program that will include most facets of Outcome #1 and provide exception handling, interface use and standard I/O processing.

Objectives:

1. Constructors.
   1. Define and create basic constructors.
   2. Using a constructor within a class.
   3. Explain how Java implements garbage collection for memory.
2. Inheritance and Interface.
   1. Use interface to create a pseudo multiple inheritance class.
   2. Create a program that will use a single class and an interface.
   3. Use ‘instance of’ to perform type checking of an object.
3. Exception Handling.
   1. Develop a program using try and catch for error handling.
   2. Implement a throw to be handled by an appropriate try and catch within a program.
   3. Develop a program that produces a stack trace.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand common UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagrams.

Objectives:

1. Object Oriented Design with the UML.
   1. Create a Use Case Diagram.
   2. Create a Class Diagram with methods and instance variables.
   3. Create a Sequence Diagram.
   4. Create an Activity Diagram.

1. Overview of Programming and Problem Solving
2. Java Syntax and Semantics
3. Data Types
4. Numeric Types, Expressions
5. Classes
6. Inheritance
7. Program Input Output
8. Software Design
9. Conditions, Logical Expressions and Selection
10. Looping
11. Control Structures
12. Arrays
13. Object-Orientated Software Development

ITCS 2620 - Java 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain how a program uses character-string objects of class String-builder.
2. Explain how a program uses regular expressions.
3. Explain how to write and use recursive methods.
4. Explain how a program uses an array to utilize linear and binary search algorithms.
5. Explain how a program uses collections.
6. Create a program that uses an Iterator to walk-through and collection.
7. Explain the Collections Framework.
8. Understand and explain the use of Generics in programming.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop programs that introduce concepts including Multi-threading and Networking.

Objectives:

1. Explain and understand the use of threads in programming.
2. Create a program that uses multi-threading.
3. Understand Java networking with URLs, sockets, and datagrams.
4. Understand how to implement Java clients and servers.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop programs that introduce concepts including Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), and Web Development.

Objectives:

1. Understand database concepts.
2. Understand the use of SQL with databases.
3. Create a program that utilizes JDBC.
4. Understand web development using Java technologies.
5. Create a program that utilizes Java Server Pages (JSP).
6. Understand the basic principles of AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) technology.
7. Explain the use of Web Services.
8. Create a program that utilizes Web Services.
9. Explain how XML, JSON, SOAP, and REST architectures enable Java Web Services.

1. Assignment Requirements - Big Picture - What’s a jar and how does it work?
2. Multi-threading
3. Collections
4. Advanced AWT
5. Advanced Swing
6. Networking
7. Database Connectivity - JDBC
8. Remote Objects
9. JavaBeans

ITCS 2700 - Data Structures

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Use Linked lists, stacks and queues to solve problems.
2. Use Hashing and Trees to solve problems.
3. Use sorting, disjoint sets and graphing algorithms to solve problems.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to  assess complexity of an algorithm based upon a specific criterion.

Objectives:

1. Discuss Big O notation including its implications
2. Differentiate complexity based upon various criteria

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design and implement fundamental data structures and algorithms.

Objectives:

1. Develop structures based upon the classical ADT models
2. Apply the classical algorithms to the listed Data structures.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the operation of common data structures in terms of complexity and data structures that they implement. 

Objectives:

1. Evaluate structures based upon the classical ADT models
2. Compare complexity of algorithms and data structures

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to solve problems within the discrete math. 

Objectives:

1. Identify the discrete math models.
2. Describe Graph Theory including trees, number and set theory.
3. Explain the use of Recursion in the algorithms.

1. Discrete Math Review
2. Algorithm Analysis
3. Lists, Stacks, Queues
4. Trees
5. Hashing
6. Priority Queues
7. Sorting
8. Disjoint Sets
9. Graph Algorithms

ITCS 2830 - Applications Implementation & Testing

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Create interview questions for application stakeholders.
2. Develop complete and appropriate program specifications.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a testing plan.

Objectives:

1. Modify a test plan template.
2. Identify components of a testing plan.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete a thorough test of an application.

Objectives:

1. Analyze an application.
2. Develop a complete test plan.
3. Create documentation that identifies application non-conformance issues.
4. Develop a task list to bring the application into conformance with specifications.
5. Make appropriate recommendations for modification.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess code written in more than one computer programming language.

Objectives: 

1. Work in teams to solve complex problems.
2. Evaluate code segments written in several modern languages.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to outline the Agile Methodology as it pertains to programming applications.

Objectives:

1. Explain the components that comprise an Agile environment.
2. Compare Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
3. Explain the use of unit testing in programming applications.
4. Explain iterative application development.

1. Developing specifications for a project based on a project description
   1. Identifying stake holders
   2. Developing the interview sheet
   3. Interviewing
   4. Developing project specifications
2. Developing a test plan
   1. Identify specific processes or procedures to be tested
   2. Using a test plan template, modify the plan to enable testing of specific objectives
3. Test an Application
   1. Using a program solution provided to the students and the test plan students prepared, test the application
   2. Identify areas of the program where the test is in compliance.
   3. Identify areas of the program where the test demonstrates non-compliance.
4. Provide recommendations and feedback
   1. In teams, examine the code to identify areas that are not in compliance
   2. Provide recommendations for changing the offending code

ITIA 1200 - Introduction to Information Systems Security

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Recognize network vulnerabilities. (Example: routers, switches and wireless access points.)
2. Recognize application vulnerabilities. (Example: Microsoft Office, web browsers, shareware.)
3. Recognize operating system vulnerabilities.
4. Recognize hardware vulnerabilities.
5. Recognize physical security vulnerabilities.
6. Recognize communication vulnerabilities in transmitting information across the network.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will recommend resolution strategies.

Objectives:

1. Propose changes to remediate network vulnerabilities.
2. Propose changes to remediate application vulnerabilities.
3. Propose changes to remediate operating system vulnerabilities.
4. Propose changes to remediate hardware vulnerabilities.
5. Propose changes to remediate physical security vulnerabilities.
6. Propose cryptographic solutions to protect communications across a network.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will identify security management practices.

Objectives:

1. Distinguish between access control methods.
2. Distinguish between authentication methods.
3. Identify the components of a disaster recovery plan.
4. Identify potential legal issues regarding information systems security. (Example: software piracy.)

1. Access Control Systems and Methodology
   1. Access control security models
   2. Identification and authentication technologies and techniques
   3. Access control administration
   4. Data ownership
   5. Attack methods
2. Telecommunications and Network Security
   1. OSI model and layers
   2. LAN, MAN, WAN technologies
   3. Internet, intranet, extranet issues
   4. Virtual Private Networks, firewalls, routers, other devices
   5. Network topologies and cabling
   6. Attack methods
3. Security Management Practices
   1. Data classification
   2. Policies, procedures, standards, guidelines
   3. Risk assessment and management
   4. Personnel security, training, and awareness
4. Cryptography
   1. Symmetric versus asymmetric algorithms and uses
   2. Public key infrastructure (PKI) and hashing functions
   3. Encryption protocols and implementation
   4. Attack methods
5. Security Architecture and Models
   1. Security models
   2. Evaluation criteria
   3. Common flaws in applications and systems
6. Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
   1. Business resource identification and value assignment
   2. Business impact analysis and prediction of possible losses
   3. Unit priorities and crisis management
   4. Plan development, implementation, and maintenance
7. Laws, Investigations, and Ethics
   1. Laws, regulations, and crimes
   2. Licensing and software piracy
   3. Export and import laws and issues
   4. Evidence types and admissibility into court
   5. Incident handling
8. Physical Security
   1. Restricted areas, authorization methods, and controls
   2. Motion detectors, sensors, and alarms
   3. Intrusion Detection
   4. Fire detection, prevention, and suppression
   5. Fencing, security guards

ITIA 1310 - Certified Ethical Hacker

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Perform packet analysis.
2. Interpret packet analysis results.
3. Perform a network scan.
4. Interpret network scan results.
5. Analyze a system log file.
6. Explain the appropriate use of exploitation tools.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to configure network security.