Course Descriptions

CIVL 101 Civil Engineering Fundamentals

CIVL 102 Current Topics in Civil Engineering

3 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20

CIVL 103 Construction Materials

CIVL 105 Introduction to Surveying

4 credits

Certificate students who wish to take this course as a technical elective will need instructor permission to do so.

Prerequisites: CADE 131 , CADE 132 , CIVL 101 , CIVL 102 , and MATH 111  

Corequisites: CIVL 103 , CIVL 107 , CIVL 231 , and PHYS& 114  

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40

CIVL 107 Sustainability in Civil Engineering

3 credits

Certificate students who wish to take this course as a technical elective will need instructor permission to do so.

Prerequisites: CADE 131 , CADE 132 , CIVL 101 , CIVL 102 , and MATH 111  

Corequisites: CIVL 103 , CIVL 105 , CIVL 231 , and PHYS& 114  

Quarters Offered: Cohort 1: Spring

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20

CIVL 201 Engineering Statistics

CIVL 204 Statics Fundamentals

CIVL 205 Theory of Urban Design and Planning

CIVL 206 Strength of Materials

CIVL 208 Civil Engineering Project

5 credits

Certificate students who wish to take this course as a technical elective will need instructor permission to do so.

Prerequisites: CIVL 205 , CIVL 206 , and CIVL 225  

Corequisites: CADE 202  

CIVL 225 Construction Management - Civil Engineering

CIVL 231 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design I

• Demonstrate file management abilities by naming, saving and backing up files using 3D software
• Manage coordinate systems by creating geometry
• Create digital terrain models from given data
• Analyze volumes and sites from created data

CIVL 232 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design II

• Demonstrate advanced file management abilities by naming, saving and backing up files
• Manage coordinate systems by creating advanced geometry
• Create complex digital terrain models from given data
• Analyze volumes and sites from complex data

CIVL 233 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design III

• Manage coordinate systems by creating complex geometry layouts
• Create professional digital terrain models to industry standards
• Analyze volumes and sites as applied to an actual project

CIVL 251 Boundary Survey and Plat Design

• Describe and apply teamwork skills to locate boundary lines of a property using surveying equipment
• Describe system of public lands including city, county, state and federal and describe common civil engineering considerations for each
• Apply boundary surveys  and legal descriptions to complete civil drawings
• Properly draw boundary lines of properties including distances and directions
• Create plat designs in subdivisions

CIVL 261 Roadway Design and Layout

• Apply proper design standards from local and federal government to plan roadways
• Apply design standards to calculate the length and superelevation of a curve
• Draw horizontal alignment and layout projects
• Apply design standards to calculate elevation of a vertical curve
• Draw vertical alignment and layout projects
• Properly apply design standards in roadway design projects

CIVL 271 Cartography

• Correctly use and explain cartography terminology
• Demonstrate the use of major elements, concepts, and methods of cartography

CIVL 281 Landscape Design Graphics I

• Correctly use basic landscape design terminology
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic site/plot layout

CIVL 282 Landscape Design Graphics II

• Correctly use advanced landscape design terminology
• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced site/plot landscaping design

CMST 150 Intercultural Communication

• Describe major concepts and issues of communication across cultures, both in domestic and international settings
• Discuss the role values, behaviors, and beliefs play in the development of individual and group identities
• Examine one’s own culture and communication styles and how they influence thinking and behavior
• Develop effective communication skills for personal and professional situations
• Access relevant information about cultures of interest and integrate into communication practice
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with sensitivity in intercultural settings

CMST 302 Mass Communication

• Speak to the historic need for humankind to express information to a mass audience from pre-historic times through 21st century New Media
• Identify historical progress of media from Gutenberg Press in the 15th century through the Internet and the 21st century
• Specify historical markers in the development of major media: Moveable type, lithography, photography, cinema, radio, television, packet-swapping pre-internet, internet and wireless media
• Identify ethical perceptions and implications of major media
• Compare and contrast media impact on individual versus society (USA and globally)
• Navigate 1st Amendment issues, plagiarism and theft issues with emphasis on 21st century media applications
• Contrast 20th century mass communication models of “one-to-many” to emerging 21st century trends of “one-to-one” marketing, communication strategy, and user-generated content

CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication

• Identify how personal and cultural values shape interpersonal communication
• Characterize cultural patterns in terms of interpersonal concepts
• Recognize and describe personal communication styles based on cultural perspectives and attitudes
• Use empathy to bridge differences in personal and cultural values and build relationships with others
• Listen actively and critically
• Use analytical skills to develop connections between interpersonal communication and other academic areas and/or individual outcomes
• Demonstrate appropriate supportive techniques in interpersonal communication
• Adapt and apply appropriate communication strategies in dealing with diverse populations and groups
• Integrate interpersonal learning into everyday life
• Identify and explain the model, components, conditions and common terminology on interpersonal communication
• Recognize and describe how self-concept, perception, language, and emotions affect communication
• Build confidence in communicating verbally, nonverbally, and in writing, one-on-one, in small groups, and before the class
• Identify their own self-disclosure and nonverbal behaviors, listening habits, and conflict styles and applying appropriate techniques to improve any that inhibit effective communication
• Develop and apply textbook and supplemental reading assignments and library and/or technological research to individual, dyadic, or group projects

CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking

• Demonstrate an understanding of communication - speaking/listening as a social process
• Use communication skills in activities in the classroom
• Apply concepts learned to outside the classroom
• Improve their ability to evaluate and criticize speeches

CMST& 230 Small Group Communication

•       Describe the theory and principles of effective and competent small group
•       Demonstrate collaborative skills (specifically, the adoption of appropriate group roles, decision-making, and problem-solving) in small groups
•       Utilize conflict resolution skills building toward group consensus
•       Explain the ethical principles of small group participation, including status and power
•       Produce group presentations, reports, and proposals and describe the steps necessary for such production
•       Improve the analysis and evaluation of group projects and presentations, including your own

HMDS 101 Information Literacy Strategies

• Define technical/information literacy
• Use information problem-solving processes
• Use the LWTC Learning Commons website to find resources and information on a given topic
• Use a variety of online subscription /aggregated databases available through the LWTC Learning Commons
• Locate information in both print and electronic reference resources
• Use a web browser to view, print, and save pages from the Web
• Find specific information on the Web using search tools, strategies, and new technologies
• Effectively evaluate information found on the Web and in print
• Properly cite information sources
• Review legal issues such as censorship, copyright, plagiarism, and fair use
• Identify, locate, and responsibly use relevant print and non-print resources

HMDS 111 College Strategies

• Successfully navigate college resources and support services
• Successfully use the current online learning platform to complete course assignments
• Identify credible research databases
• Explain the different learning styles and respective strategies to enhance learning
• Develop measurable, long, mid and short-term goals
• Create weekly schedule to organize and manage time
• Explain and effectively use strategies for reading textbooks and taking notes
• Describe stress, how it affects learning and give examples of coping strategies
• Explain his or her values, skills and interests as they relate to career choice(s)
• Describe the role that diversity plays in the classroom and workplace
• Explain the five global outcomes and their significance to career training at LWIT

HMDS 114 Tutor Training I

• Describe the philosophy of tutoring and the role of the tutor in facilitating student learning
• Articulate the roles and responsibilities of a tutor
• Complete requisite program paperwork with accuracy
• Identify campus/internet resources and student support services available to the tutee
• Describe and model the tutoring cycle
• Implement the needs assessment process to gather information on  students’ learning style(s)
• Compare and contrast characteristics of different learning styles, identify approaches to working with various learning styles
• Examine the influence of several factors on learning
• Model various study skills techniques specific to time management, test preparation, test anxiety, and motivation
• Identify and model attentive listening and effective questioning skills
• Identify, research, and share effective study skills resources
• Identify the benefits of diversity in student populations and advocate for a pluralistic and inclusive learning community

HMDS 115 Mastering Math

• Explain difference between learning mathematics from other college subjects 
• Explain strengths and weaknesses in study habits for math by developing personal math learning profile
• Explain causes of math and test anxiety
• Explain six types of test errors specific to math
• Apply various steps for better test-taking specific to math
• Explain how to create a successful study environment for math
• Develop a study schedule for math
• Explain the memory process and apply various memory techniques
• Create an abbreviation system particular to math note-taking
• Explain the Seven-step note-taking method specific to math

HMDS 121 Leadership in Student Government I

HMDS 122 Leadership in Student Government II

HMDS 123 Leadership in Student Government III

HMDS 124 Tutor Training II

• Articulate the roles and responsibilities of a TRiO project tutor
• Research, identify and share outside academic skills resources
• Define cognitive, affective, and psychomotor styles of learning
• Implement and interpret the needs assessment process to gather information on  students’ learning style(s)
• Conceptualize a study skills plan for tutees and model effective study skills techniques
• Analyze ways in which students learn uniquely and how we can accommodate these differences in the development of learning/tutoring experiences
• Identify and apply tutoring strategies and active learning techniques based on individual styles of learning
• Assess and evaluate students’ learning of specific content through ‘Classroom Assessment Techniques’
• Model effective conflict resolution skills
• Identify resources available to students in need of referrals
• Model different approaches when working in various tutoring situations, present research on available resources, and discuss individualized learning plans 

HMDS 134 Tutor Training III

• Critique the roles and responsibilities of a tutor
• Refer to campus/internet resources and student support services available to tutees
• Describe characteristics of different learning styles and collaborate on approaches to working with various learning strategies
• Summarize basic tenets of student development theories
• Apply student development theories to needs assessments and working with tutees
• Describe conflict resolution methods
• Collaborate on best tutoring practices utilizing student learning and development theories

CS& 141 Computer Science I Java

5 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Use correct Java syntax when writing programs
• Name Java data types and use them in Java projects
• Write code that implements initialization, assignment, input, and output operations
• Demonstrate proficiency in using basic language control structures like loops and conditional statements
• Demonstrate understanding of modularization concepts, implement methods, and pass data through parameters and return values
• Demonstrate knowledge of array data structure utilizing basic array-manipulation algorithms
• Use files for data input, output and demonstrate understanding of exceptions concept in Java
• Explain basic OOP concepts like class and object
• Gather information, analyze problems, and develop solutions to demonstrate mastery of Java programming fundamentals
• Evaluate solutions to identify problems and debug code
• Design and implement programming projects as a member of a team

CSD 100 College Success in Information Technology

2 credits

Required first-quarter course for all new Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP students.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher)

Quarters Offered: Summer, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Develop goals for college study and identify strategies (including financial, time, stress, and health management) to achieve them
• Distinguish among different fields related to computer science
• Prepare an academic plan leading to an associate degree and successful transfer in computer science
• Outline the specific job opportunities and educational requirements in at least one field of computing
• Demonstrate attitudes and learning strategies that promote success in computer science
• Successfully navigate campus resources and services including the college website, learning management system, student financial services, and various student support services
• Define, explore, and discuss the importance of ethics and diversity in today’s classroom and community

CSNT 115 A+ Software Essentials

• Identify the basic components of a computer
• Use and describe file and directory structures
• Troubleshoot the boot process used in personal computers
• Demonstrate an understanding of operating system memory management
• Demonstrate basic Windows operating system usage, commands, and configuration
• Identify computer numbering systems and perform computations
• Create and use Command Line and Windows GUI configuration files
• Define computer terms used in class

CSNT 116 A+ Hardware

• Identify and describe the characteristics of the common storage devices used on desktop PCs
• Describe the basic maintenance issues of disk drives
• Explain the differences between ROM and RAM memory components
• Demonstrate how system BIOS utilities function with system CMOS chips
• Install and configure input and output devices and define their technologies
• Define the characteristics and features of impact, ink-jet, laser, and color thermal printing systems
• Explain the evolution of motherboard architectures and features
• Research and report the latest technical advances in PC hardware via Internet resources

CSNT 117 Exploring Command Line Interfaces

• Use simple commands to navigate within command line environments
• Utilize the Linux file system, editing utilities and networking functions
• Use various operating system utilities in a command line environment
• Create and configure batch files to create custom configuration options
• Transfer files to and from a variety of platforms and operating systems
• Use Telnet and FTP utilities over the network
• Connect and authenticate to different operating systems over the network
• Diagnose and troubleshoot user access to directories and files over the network

CSNT 123 Current Operating Systems

• Demonstrate knowledge of OS installation hardware requirements
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of OS boot process
• Compare and contrast the differences between current OS file system formats
• Recognize and demonstrate the differences between Stand-alone and Multi-boot installations
• Differentiate and edit various registry structures
• Configure the system requirements for network connectivity and Internet access
• Troubleshoot and fix network connectivity issues
• Demonstrate knowledge of current operating system architectures
• Differentiate between feature changes and improvements of current systems
• Complete a research paper on emerging technologies

CSNT 124 Open Source Operating Systems

6 credits

• Install various versions of the open source operating systems
• Implement and configure file management utilities
• Demonstrate an understanding of the command line interface
• Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability
• Configure and troubleshoot the desktop environment
• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network protocols and services
• Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot security
• Describe and compare operating system architectures
• Troubleshoot the operating system boot process
• Create and manage user and group accounts
• Demonstrate collaborative, organizational, and leadership abilities

 

Total Hours: 100 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 80

CSNT 125 Shells and Scripts

• Demonstrate knowledge of programming basics and principles
• Create and use data structures and algorithms
• Program basic web functions and applications
• Recognize and support current programming languages and applications
• Write and test basic PowerShell scripts and Linux shell scripts
• Demonstrate command line management of operating systems in a network environment

CSNT 170 A+ Certification Test Preparation

• Demonstrate CompTIA Hardware Core Competencies
• Demonstrate CompTIA Operating System Technologies
• Develop On-Line Electronic test taking skills
• Install and configure PC hardware peripheral components
• Install and configure operating systems required for exam
• Develop setup and configuration skills for network connectivity 

CSNT 171 Network+ Certification Preparation

• Demonstrate an understanding of subject material associated with the CompTIA exam objectives for Network Media and Topologies
• Demonstrate an understanding of subject material associated with the CompTIA exam objectives for Network Technologies
• Demonstrate an understanding of subject material associated with the CompTIA exam objectives for Network Devices
• Demonstrate an understanding of subject material associated with the CompTIA exam objectives for Network Management
• Demonstrate an understanding of subject material associated with the CompTIA exam objectives for Network Tools
• Demonstrate an understanding of subject material associated with the CompTIA exam objectives for Network Security
• Demonstrate an understanding of the certification exam process by completing a practice Network+ certification exam in a simulated test-center environment

CSNT 177 Security + Certification Preparation

• Network Security
• Compliance and Operational Security
• Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Application, Data and Host Security
• Access Control and Identity Management
• Cryptography

CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I

• Subnet classful networks
• Explain commonly implemented network models and determine the best model for a given business scenario
• Describe the importance of various national and international standard setting organizations
• Define the layers and functions of the OSI model
• Incorporate proven troubleshooting methods and tools to solve network problems
• Distinguish between various transmission media and uses
• Terminate cabling according to industry standards
• Schematically design networks

CSNT 232 Network Fundamentals II

• Create and manage a client /server based network
• Demonstrate usage of the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) including troubleshooting and advanced subnetting techniques
• Use and configure different networking components
• Recognize and use various network protocols and standards
• Complete the basic programming of a routing device
• Use a selection of common hardware and software utilities
• Perform basic network security, maintenance, backup, and restoration tasks
• Setup and configure wireless access points
• Use SQL to create and query a basic database 

CSNT 234 Introduction to Virtualization

• Create, configure, and manage virtual resources
• Plan and determine necessary components for a virtualized system

CSNT 241 Network Security and Encryption

• Compare and contrast network security vs. computer security
• Demonstrate an understanding of the network security terminologies
• Define access control methods and their proper applications
• Describe vulnerabilities and attacks, and measures used to protect against them
• Explain the basic concepts of cryptography and public key infrastructure
• Define authentication methods and their proper applications
• Define and apply network infrastructure security, including wireless networking
• Apply methods to harden hardware, applications, and networks
• Correctly deploy network monitoring, analysis, and sniffing tools
• Define auditing and intrusion detection and protection systems
• Define common methods to enhance communications security and internet services security
• Define and understand the concepts of operational security and security planning, including business continuity, physical security, and incident response
• Comply with End User Licensing Agreements (EULA)
• Create acceptable use and security policies

CSNT 244 Virtualization I

• Create, store, and configure images for virtual machines
• Clone and migrate images within a virtual clustered environment
• Work with virtual resources in contemporary platforms
• Define the advantages that virtualization provides for scaling, redundancy and capital equipment cost savings
• Install and configure rack mounted data center equipment
• Configure virtual LANs (VLANs) and virtual private networks (VPN)
• Integrate local virtual resources with cloud-based resources

CSNT 246 Emerging Technologies

• Identify and assess the ramifications of future technologies
• Determine methodologies for integrating into current systems

CSNT 247 Offensive Computer Security

• Apply the Penetration Testing Execution Standard to a penetration test
• Perform a network vulnerability assessment
• Exploit known information system vulnerabilities

CSNT 251 Network Administration

12 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Use a variety of methods to perform installations
• Setup and manage DHCP and DHCP Relay Agent
• Manage file and directory structure security
• Demonstrate the setup and configuration of user accounts and profiles
• Demonstrate the proper usage of various network (IP) troubleshooting utilities
• Demonstrate advanced IP and Firewall configuration abilities
• Setup and configure a basic ADS structure
• Setup and administer basic DNS, Web, and FTP services
• Work  in an active directory domain environment
• Setup, configure, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 based networks
• Use routing tables to troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Setup Distributed File System (DFS) services
• Use delegation of control to assign special administrative abilities
• Use command line to create Active Directory structures
• Configure and troubleshoot group policies
• Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced network configuration issues
• Setup and configure Web and FTP services

CSNT 253 Capstone

• Work in a group environment to setup and configure all the major components of a production NOS
• Design an IP scheme to work in a multiple network environment
• Create an effective step-by-step configuration lab with the appropriate graphic documentation

CSNT 259 Linux+ Certification Preparation

• Determine and configure hardware settings. Boot the system. Change runlevels/boot targets and shutdown or reboot system. (101)
• Design hard disk layout. Install a boot manager. Manage shared libraries. (102)
• Work on the command line. Process text streams using filters. Perform basic file management. Use streams, pipes and redirects. Create, monitor and kill processes. Modify process execution priorities. Search text files using regular expressions. Perform basic file editing operations using vi. (103)
• Create partitions and filesystems. Maintain the integrity of filesystems. Control mounting and unmounting of filesystems. Manage disk quotas. Manage file permissions and ownership. Create and change hard and symbolic links. Find system files and place files in the correct location. (104)
• Use online learning and research methods to remain current with industry certification objectives.

CSNT 294 Resumes and Interviews

• Write a proper cover letter
• Write a properly formatted resume
• Define the different types of resumes
• Demonstrate assorted job hunting techniques
• Prepare for a job interview
• Describe and demonstrate job interview skills
• Participate by demonstrating teamwork, appropriate work ethics, professionalism, and respect for diversity

CS 143 Computer Science II Java

5 credits

Note: CS 143 was originially listed in error in the 2017-2018 catalog as CSD 143.

Prerequisites: CS& 141  

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Design and implement Object Oriented principles in Java
• Use inheritance concept and interface mechanism in class design and implementation
• Write code that utilizes exceptions and the exception handling mechanism available in Java
• Demonstrate mastery in using array, linked list, stack, and queue data structures
• Demonstrate knowledge of tree data structures and algorithms associated with them
• Design and implement recursive algorithms
• Use recursion to manipulate linked lists and tree data structures
• Implement searching and sorting algorithms for arrays
• Estimate algorithm complexity using Big O notation
• Design and implement a medium-sized Java program using OOP principles

CSD 105 Programming Concepts For Non-Programmers

• Explain binary and hexadecimal numeric systems and their relation to the decimal system
• Explain the concepts of client-server architecture
• Describe the history and evolution of Internet
• Justify the need for database systems in data processing
• Describe the concept of tables in a relational database
• Describe software development life cycle
• Define algorithm and use algorithmic thinking when solving a problem
• Demonstrate the use of iterations and branching in computer programming
• Use variables to manipulate data
• Use logical operators to write conditional statements
• Explain the need for functions in programming
• Use events and event handling in interactive applications
• Build interactive applications using visual programming tools

CSD 111 Computer Programming Fundamentals

• Describe the phases of software development
• Recognize the proper format of assignment statements
• Explain conditional statements, relational operators, logical operators, and loops
• Identify the scope of variables within a given program and the various data types
• Declare and initialize arrays, manipulate array data
• Describe the concepts of modularization
• Explain the difference between syntax errors and logical errors
• Define Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) terms
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need for documentation
• Identify an information need and formulate a research plan to address it
• Research, organize, and evaluate information from a variety of sources

CSD 112 HTML and CSS

• Write syntactically correct HTML code using the latest version of HTML language
• Create basic HTML web pages which are displayed correctly in modern web browsers
• Use links and images to design aesthetically pleasing and functional web pages
• Create forms to gather user input
• Incorporate tables into the web pages to display data
• Write style sheets using latest version of the CSS language
• Use correctly text, font, background, border, list, float, margin, padding, display and other CSS property groups
• Use CSS rules together with HTML layout elements to change the layout of a page
• Explain the key principles of responsive web design and techniques of their implementation
• Validate and debug HTML and CSS code
• Design and develop websites compliant with web standards
• Design and develop websites that reflect cultural awareness

CSD 122 JavaScript and jQuery

5 credits

When enrolling into this class, students are expected to know HTML and CSS syntax, basic programming control structures (loops and if-else statements), and be familiar with array manipulation and function-writing techniques in programming language of their choice.

Prerequisites: CSD 111  and CSD 112  

Students who completed ITAD 111 and ITAD 112 meet the prerequisites.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Use JavaScript data types and operators to write syntactically and functionally correct code
• Demonstrate knowledge of both JavaScript and jQuery syntax
• Write code that manipulates Browser Object Model and CSS properties of the objects
• Use JavaScript control structures for program flow control
• Read, analyze, design, and implement function definitions and function calls
• Demonstrate knowledge of the browser event model
• Handle events with jQuery and JavaScript
• Manipulate data in strings and arrays
• Validate form data
• Create animations and visual effects with jQuery
• Add expandable menus, slideshows, and modal dialogs to websites using jQuery
• Use jQuery UI widgets
• Use jQuery plug-ins
• Debug and handle errors in JavaScript code
• Use JavaScript and jQuery to implement dynamic, user-friendly web pages

CSD 138 Structured Query Language (SQL)

5 credits

Students who completed ITAD 111 meet the prerequisite.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the purpose, design, and terminology of a relational database
• Explain and use relational schema
• Use a relational database management system to enter, edit, and run SQL statements
• Access multiple tables and work with unions, subqueries, self joins, inner joins, and outer joins
• Use aggregation functions
• Build SQL queries to retrieve, store, and modify data
• Create and edit tables and enforce data integrity on them
• Evaluate and synthesize information in a database
• Gather and organize information needed for database creation and maintenance

CSD 221 Systems Analysis and Design

5 credits

Students who completed ITAD 111 meet the prerequisite.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• State the characteristics and benefits of Object Oriented Design
• Describe the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Describe different software development methodologies with a special emphasis on Agile Scrum
• Create a Project Vision & Scope document that defines business requirements and scope for the information system
• Create a system-level overview using Context and Feature Tree diagrams
• Formulate a research plan using techniques to elicit and gather user requirements
• Document requirements in a Software Requirements Specification
• Turn requirements into functional models using Use Case descriptions, Use Case diagrams, and activity diagrams
• Create structural models using CRC cards and Class diagrams that provide a static view of the software architecture
• Create behavioral models using Sequence and Communication diagrams and Behavioral State machines to describe the internal behavior of a system
• Demonstrate proficiency in class and method design
• Apply design criteria (e.g., coupling, cohesion, etc.) to assess a software design and suggests possible areas to improve the design

CSD 228 Programming with C#

• Demonstrate proper use of C# syntax
• Read, understand, and write C# expressions
• Design, code, and debug classes
• Properly use C# types in software implementations
• Define encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism and use these concepts when designing and implementing classes
• Use streams and files for input and output
• Use exception handling to recover from errors
• Demonstrate solid understanding of OOP
• Write event-handling routines
• Use forms to gather user input
• Design and implement programming projects as a member of a team

CSD 230 Programming For Mobile Devices

5 credits

Students who completed CS 143 or ITAD 228 meet with prerequisite.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Develop applications for deployment on mobile devices
• Describe the major differences in requirements for mobile applications vs. desktop applications
• Design user interfaces for touch oriented input model
• Identify and use appropriate development tools to implement and debug mobile applications
• Use Software Development Kits (SDK) for mobile applications
• Describe security and performance requirements for mobile applications
• Control hardware features of a device

CSD 233 C++ Programming

5 credits

Students who completed CS 143 meet the prerequisite.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Use correct C++ syntax when writing programs
• Name and use C++ data types
• Explain the difference between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference function parameters in C++, and use pass-by-reference parameters to return values from functions
• Explain the concept of pointers and dynamic memory management in C++, and use pointers effectively in programs
• Explain and illustrate the advantages and challenges direct memory access presents for programmers in C++, and demonstrate the use of safe memory management techniques
• Use arrays and c-strings in programs
• Use class inheritance, polymorphism, and virtual functions in C++
• Justify the need for exceptions, write exception-throwing and exception - handling code, and create exception classes 
• Create template functions and classes in C++
• Use C++ STL library
• Implement data structures such as lists and trees using pointers
• Write medium-sized programs in C++

CSD 235 Algorithms and Data Structures

5 credits

Student who completed CS 143 meet the prequisite.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Communication.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Explain the basic principles of software engineering
• Implement various data structures like linked lists, stacks, queues, and binary trees using Object Oriented Programing (OOP) techniques
• Implement searching and sorting routines on various data structures while paying close attention to the efficiency of the algorithms being used
• Use STL and its particular components to implement data structures
• Estimate efficiency of algorithms
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of recursion and its role in implementation of linked lists and tree data structures
• Develop technical documentation, properly explain algorithms, organize and clarify ideas used in a solution
• Use industry standard conventions for describing algorithm complexity analysis

CSD 268 Quality Assurance Methodologies

• Describe the objectives, limits, and cycles of testing
• Identify the differences between Black Box and White Box testing
• Demonstrate the process of reproducing bugs
• Define the role of automated software testing
• Create test cases and test scripts, and document the test cases according to the technology standards
• Demonstrate test management practices and techniques
• Identify strategies of “Risk Management”
• Create a project risk-management strategy
• Manage a tracking system for bugs
• Demonstrate performance testing and stress testing
• Describe the use of problem reports/bug reports
• Develop a test plan to effectively communicate testing requirements

CSD 275 PHP Scripting

5 credits

Students who completed ITAD 111 and ITAD 112 meet the prerequisites.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Use PHP data types and operators to write syntactically and functionally correct code
• Use control structures for program flow control
• Read, analyze, design and implement function definitions and function calls
• Manipulate strings and arrays
• Work with files and directories to store and access data
• Access form data on the server
• Access data in SQL databases
• Debug and handle errors in PHP code

CSD 280 Web Development with Python

5 credits

Students who completed ITAD 112 and CS& 141 meet the prerequisites.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Create web applications using Django web framework in Python
• Consume modern web technologies, such as JSON and REST APIs
• Create applications that interact with a database using server-side technologies
• Create form-based web UIs with input validation using Django
• Create web APIs using Django
• Create client applications in Python
• Deploy, test, and debug Django web applications
• Create useful technical supporting documentation

CSD 298 Technical Interview/Job Seach

5 credits

Students who completed CS 143 meet the prerequisite.

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate successful strategies for problem solving under the conditions of a job interview
• Solve a variety of technical interview problems and answer soft skills questions
• Research and identify resources for technical interview questions
• Identify job opportunities in the chosen software-related area
• Research a potential employer
• Present themselves to a potential employer in a confident, professional manner

CSD 299 IT Project

• Describe software application development life cycle
• Manage development of an application from initial conception to final release
• Apply necessary skills to solve a real world IT problem
• Develop and deploy a complete software package
• Produce written documentation for an application
• Deliver effective presentation of a software solution

CSD 321 System Analysis and Design

• Explain the general structure of a software project
• Analyze a problem domain
• Document project requirements and use cases
• Develop technical specifications
• Develop project architecture and data flow diagrams
• Apply object-oriented approach to software project design
• Use Unified Modeling Language (UML)
• Build UML diagrams
• Properly design relationships
• Conduct dependency analysis
• Use UML tools
• Demonstrate ability to create end-to-end analysis and design of a project

CSD 322 Computer and Network Architecture

• Discuss the major functional components of a computer (Input Unit, Output Unit, Central Processing Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Temporary and persistent storage unit, Control unit).
• Describe the CPU’s instruction set, and program in it
• Understand CPU and system performance metrics
• Demonstrate familiarity and facility the TCP/IP protocol
• Describe the TCP/IP stack
• Write programs running on separate machines that communicate with each other via a socket
• Describe the role and function of a router
• Explain how a packet is routed from one machine to another on the same subnet
• Explain how a packet is routed from one machine to another on a different subnet
• Design and implement programming projects as a member of a team

CSD 331 Database Modeling and Design

• Query and update relational database
• Gather requirements for designing of a real-life database
• Properly design RDBMS schema
• Use entity-relationship modeling tools
• Evaluate performance issues and create database indexes
• Create database views
• Describe principles of pessimistic and optimistic concurrency control methodologies
• Identify and implement database integrity constraints
• Explain usage cases for stored procedures and triggers
• Normalize a Database Schema
• Explain the advantages of three normal forms
• Explain issues related to database security and ways to secure a database
• Explain design and implementation issues specific to distributed databases
• Demonstrate knowledge of non-relational database models and compare them to relational model

CSD 332 Software Project Management

• Describe software process models
• Gather requirements for a software project
• Demonstrate ability to gather project requirements
• Prioritize project features
• Design technical specifications
• List key team roles required for a typical project
• Describe responsibilities of team members
• Develop a project schedule
• Describe techniques for project tracking
• Describe risk mitigation techniques
• Explain waterfall methodology
• Explain techniques used in agile methodology
• Explain pros and cons of agile methodology vs. waterfall methodology
• Enumerate and apply quality assurance techniques
• Identify and explain issues related to maintaining a software product

CSD 335 Algorithms and Structures

• Explain the basic principles of algorithm analysis, big O notation
• Implement elementary data structures, such as arrays, linked lists, and strings
• Explain and implement stack and queue data structures using different underlying data structures.
• Explain the difference in approach and efficiency of recursive algorithms, divide and conquer algorithms, and dynamic programming
• Implement tree data structures, including binary search trees.
• Use different tree traversal techniques.
• Implement, analyze, and compare efficiency of different elementary searching algorithms such as selection, insertion and shell sorts; sort linked lists
• Describe, implement, and analyze efficiency of quicksort and merge sort algorithms
• Explain and implement priority queue and heap data structures; analyze and implement algorithms associated with them, including heapsort
• Explain, compare, and implement different search algorithms and search data structures like different varieties of binary search trees and hash tables
• Explain graph properties and types, implement different graph representations
• Describe different graph search algorithms
• Explain implement and analyze minimum spanning trees algorithms 

CSD 412 Web Application Development

• Explain the fundamentals of how the Web works
• Develop web applications consisting of forms and input validation
• Develop clients that can consume public REST APIs
• Develop 3-tier web applications based on MVC design pattern
• Implement server side data persistence using databases
• Implement authentication and authorization for user accounts
• Deploy, test and debug web applications.
• Provide useful technical supporting documentation.
• Design and implement software applications as a member of a team

CSD 415 Operating Systems Concepts

• Download, configure, compile, and install an operating system from source code on the Internet
• Explain the boot process
• Name the major subsystems of an operating system
• Describe the major data structures used by the operating system
• Write system level code in to interface to devices
• Explain process scheduling
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing multi-processed applications that share information using inter-process communication mechanisms
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing thread-safe, multi-threaded applications
• Discuss and describe deadlock scenarios
• Explain virtual memory
• Write programs that communicate using sockets
• Write programs that store information to disk using the I/O system (memory mapped files)
• Design and implement programming projects as a member of a team

CSD 425 Cloud Computing

• Explain the fundamentals of cloud computing
• Use IaaS cloud offering to provision and use Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
• Use PaaS and SaaS to develop scalable cloud applications that can scale up and scale out
• Use automation to deploy, maintain, and monitor cloud resources
• Use various cloud storage options to store application and user data
• Use cloud security and identity management services

CSD 436 Algorithmic Problem Solving

• Demonstrate techniques for succeeding at a technical problem solving interview
• Demonstrate ability to refine a problem statement
• Invent an algorithmic solution to a software problem
• Analyze a proposed solution
• Evaluate performance of a solution
• Find ways to optimize a solution
• Identify special cases that need to be tested
• Find and correct errors in an algorithm
• Quickly code a simple algorithm
• Demonstrate knowledge of frequently used algorithmic techniques
• Efficiently explain your thinking process and accept feedback
• Demonstrate ability to explain your solution to a problem
• Adapt a solution to changing requirements

CSD 438 Big Data Application Development

• Explain the fundamentals of Big Data and analytics
• Implement data pipelines to integrate data from variety of sources
• Use Publish-Subscribe and Message Queue models to acquire data
• Use MapReduce programming model to run batch analytics
• Use Spark and Storm to perform real-time analysis
• Apply basic machine learning and statistical models on big data
• Implement reporting APIs and dashboards

CSD 480 Capstone Project

• Describe software application development life cycle
• Explain the general structure of a software project
• Manage development of an application from initial conception to final release
• Analyze a problem domain
• Document project requirements and use cases
• Develop technical specifications
• Develop project architecture
• Design and develop set of tests for the project
• Develop and deploy a complete software package
• Demonstrate ability to create end-to-end analysis, design, and development  of a real-life project
• Produce written documentation for a project
• Deliver effective presentation of a software solution

CWEX 190 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar I

CWEX 197 Cooperative Work Experience I

• Demonstrate skills identified on the student’s individual training plan

CWEX 290 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar II

CWEX 297 Cooperative Work Experience II

• Demonstrate skills identified on the student’s individual training plan

CJ& 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

• Discuss the nature of justice, and list various types of justice
• Describe the process of American criminal justice, including the stages of criminal case processing
• Recognize the major sources of crime data, their uses and limitations
• Explain the role of policing in a modern society
• Explain the nature of due process and the specific constitutional amendments upon which due process guarantees are based
• Explain the differences between the federal and state court systems
• Describe criminal court systems and adversarial concepts
• Describe correctional systems and list the purposes of punishment
• List the basic differences between juvenile and adult systems

CULA 101 Trends in the Food Industry

3 credits

Students will also have the opportunity to speak with farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and others working in the food industry.

Multiple field trips will be scheduled throughout the quarter; participation is mandatory.

Culinary and non-culinary students may take this class.

Prerequisites: None

Quarters Offered: Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Define and use common terms used by the industry related to food matters
• Describe the differing methods used in food production
• Debate the merits of the different food production methods
• Identify the laws and regulations governing production and distribution of food
• Evaluate quality in food products

CULA 116 Culinary Skills and Concepts

• Recognize and identify culinary equipment
• Demonstrate understanding of  knives, hand tools, and other culinary equipment  
• Execute basic knife skills employing all of the classic cuts
• Recognize and identify commonly used fruits, vegetables, grains, starches, meat, fish, and poultry
• Identify fresh herbs, spices, seasonings, oils, and vinegars
• Employ standard weights and measures to demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques and recipe conversions
• Demonstrate knowledge of classic sauce and soup making
• Exhibit knowledge of basic cooking techniques including poaching, sautéing, grilling, blanching, and baking
• Collaborate and cooperate with co-workers

CULA 119 Intermediate Culinary Skills & Concepts

• Demonstrate proficient skill in advanced sauce making  
• Identify vegetables, grains, and starches and differentiate proper cooking methods for them
• Identify and fabricate fresh seafood, meat, and poultry
• Compose complex braised, roasted, and stewed dishes using standardized recipes
• Execute complex dishes employing standardized recipes
• Illustrate the use and understanding of herbs, spices, and other seasonings in modern cooking techniques
• Demonstrate understanding of quantity cooking by executing recipes for banquet and cafeteria outlets 

CULA 120 Restaurant Fundamentals

• Calculate recipes by changing yields and portion sizes
• Demonstrate appropriate knife skills by properly boning fish, meat and poultry
• Set up Cold Food Line and Hot Food Line
• Maintain proper temperatures for hot and cold food items
• Use a Point of Sale System
• Identify, select and apply the proper cooking techniques for selected cuts of meats, poultry, fish and seafood with an emphasis on an a la carte style service

CULA 124 Introduction to the Front of House

• Capably manage guest services unique to hospitality operations
• Communicate effectively with diners
• Demonstrate basic tableside fabrication and service skills
• Expedite customer orders effectively
• Facilitate effective and timely banquet and catering arrangements
• Operate and manage a program-sponsored buffet
• Properly set up and breakdown a restaurant/food service dining facility
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a cafeteria cashier and in other quick service venues such as the bakery window
• Utilize a point of sale system for reservations, payment processing, check splitting, and various fine dining management features
• List the requirements of customer service operations which provide alcohol to the public

CULA 127 Introduction to Baking

• Demonstrate fundamental skills, concepts and techniques of baking
• Exhibit proper use of ingredients, sanitation, equipment and product identification
• Prepare quality yeast raised products, quick, breads, cakes and icings, pastries, pies and cookies on a consistent basis
• Prepare creams, custards, pudding, restaurant desserts and related sauces
• Demonstrate the importance of plating and presentation of restaurant desserts
• Demonstrate employability and planning on a daily basis

CULA 127A Introduction to Baking Part I

• Demonstrate fundamental skills, concepts and techniques of baking
• Exhibit proper use of ingredients, sanitation, equipment and product identification
• Prepare quality yeast raised products, quick, breads, and cookies on a consistent basis
• Demonstrate the importance of plating and presentation of restaurant desserts
• Demonstrate employability and planning on a daily basis

CULA 127B Introduction to Baking Part II

• Demonstrate fundamental skills, concepts and techniques of baking
• Exhibit proper use of ingredients, sanitation, equipment and product identification
• Prepare quality cakes, pies, and muffins on a consistent basis
• Prepare creams, custards, pudding, restaurant desserts and related sauces
• Demonstrate the importance of plating and presentation of restaurant desserts
• Demonstrate employability and planning on a daily basis

CULA 128 Food Service Safety and Sanitation

• Obtain a Servsafe certificate from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF)
• Obtain Washington state Food Handler’s Card
• Describe and apply the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) management system to identify food safety hazards and critical control points
• Characterize microorganisms related to food borne illnesses and food spoilage
• Describe food borne illness symptoms and prevention methods
• Practice personal hygiene and healthy habits
• Recognize signs of food spoilage
• Properly use cleaners and sanitizers in a commercial kitchen
• Write basic cleaning schedules and cleaning procedures for a commercial kitchen
• Properly dispose of food waste and garbage from a commercial kitchen
• Describe how to control and exterminate insects and rodents
• Recognize safe and unsafe practices in the receiving, storing, and handling of raw and prepared foods
• Recognize procedures and precautions to prevent workplace accidents 
• Describe the proper use of a fire extinguisher
• Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to obtain pertinent safety information regarding industrial chemicals
• Recognize unsafe and unsanitary equipment and facility conditions
• Safely prepare potentially hazardous food according to safe time/temperature principles
• Conduct safety and sanitation inspections of commercial kitchens according to local health department regulations

CULA 130 Supervision and Management

• Expedite food on the restaurant line
• Procure and receive food and beverages
• Stock and label food
• Complete safety and sanitation logs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and functions of the Chef/Supervisor
• Recognize the different types of harassment and discrimination
• Develop managerial objectives
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of progressive discipline principles
• Demonstrate the principles, elements, barriers and importance of communication in the workplace      
• Define and use common terms used by supervision and management

CULA 137 Nutrition in Food Service

3 credits

 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles of nutrition
• List and describe the functions of the basic nutrients required for good nutrition
• Differentiate between complex and simple carbohydrates
• Draft and prepare a nutritionally balanced menu within currently established dietary guidelines
• Select appropriate ingredients and preparation techniques that support dietary guidelines
• Research and apply applicable federal, state, and local food safety guidelines for health conscious eating 
• Describe current trends in dining practices, such as low fat, low calorie, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vitamin supplements 

CULA 142 Costing and Menu Planning

• Calculate food costs on various menus used in the food service industry
• Construct menus for use in hospitals, cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and other food establishments using guidelines taught in class
• Recognize and order products as per food specification outlined by purveyors
• Order food and prepare a menu within specified budget guidelines

CULA 143 Wine & Food Pairing

• Pair wines with all types of food, appetizers, entrées, and desserts
• Define the various types of wine: table, sparkling, and fortified wines and prescribe appropriate uses for each
• Recommend an appropriate list of wine for various types of restaurants or tasting events
• Explain when and why wine is decanted and demonstrate how it is done
• Read and understand wine labels of the world
• Define bottle and glassware used in the industry and identify stemware appropriate to the situation
• Identify the five primary sensations of the mouth and how they affect the taste of wine
• Employ traditional and contemporary wine and food pairing techniques and utilize both/either when appropriate
• Continually refine tasting and pairing techniques and apply these skills towards future wine-related professional and educational endeavors