2015-2016 Undergraduate College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Social Work |
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SWK 495S - Integrated Social Wk Field Seminar II
The college capstone is an opportunity for students to pursue a self-directed experience in their professional program that intentionally integrates their liberal learning in the Core curriculum with their program learning. In addition to the substantive professional-based hands-on project in this class, the capstone will include a professional ethics component and a self-evaluation/self-reflection component.
Prerequisites: Must complete COR-310, COR-320, and two sections of COR-330,All Game majors (EGPR.BS, GDES.BS, GART.BS must also,complete EGD-320 with a minimum grade of C.
Credits: 1
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Sociology |
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SOC 110 - Sociology, Introduction to
A study of human groups, culture, the self, and human interaction. The course focuses on contemporary American society and the influence of culture on our actions and beliefs, with the goal of fostering critical thinking about our social environment.
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 125 - Human Sexuality
Examines social and psychological factors that,shape human sexual conduct at various levels of,the life cycle. Topics include sexual development,in early childhood, adolescence, adulthood and,old age, along with sex roles, reproduction and,the legal and social issues of sexuality. (Fall,only)
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 145 - Social Deviance
Explores human behaviors, characteristics and beliefs that fall outside what society generally considers “respectable” or socially acceptable. Areas such as drug addiction, family violence prostitution, street and white collar crime, and lifestyle deviations are explored.
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 160 - Marriage & Family
A broad introduction to the study of marriage and,the family with emphasis on diversity and change,in society and how they affect marriage and family,life. Historical developments and alternatives to,traditional Western patterns are discussed.
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 250 - Death and Dying
This course examines the nature of our society’s,attitudes toward death. Special attention is given,to the ways our society and its family, medical,,economic and religious institutions respond to,death. Psychological aspects of impending death,and the grieving process will be emphasized,throughout the course.
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 260 - Comparative Cultures
This course is an in-depth analysis of the ,components of culture, focusing on the influences,exerted by culture and cultural change on,individuals and groups. The causes, functions, and,consequences of cultural change are emphasized.
Prerequisites: 27 completed credits
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 295 - Community Service
Students will complete at least 45 hours of ,community service approved by the College and,attend regular classes that focus on the,relationship and responsibility of business to the,larger community. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
Credits: 1
EHS
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SOC 320 - Cultural Immersion Cohort Experience
Students who have been accepted into the Cultural,Immersion Cohort Experience Program must enroll in,this extended-time course. Students will attend,pre-immersion training sessions in the semester,prior to travel. During their travel, students,will come together weekly with their faculty to,discuss their experiences and apply theory to,solve problems and reflect on the experience of,living as other in another culture. In the,semester after travel, students will make a public,presentation for the Champlain community about,their learning.,,
Prerequisites: SOC-110,Minimum of 60 completed college credits and acceptance in,the Cultural Immersion Cohort Experience Program. SOC-320 is,the required corequisite course.,,,
Credits: 3
EHS
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SOC 325 - Cultural Immersion Community Engagement,Experience
Students who have been accepted into the Cultural,Immersion Cohort Experience Program must enroll in,this Community Engagement Project course. The,Cohort students will seek out Community Leader,Sponsors to provide support and guidance in all,phases (development, planning, implementation,,evaluation) of their project. The number and time,frame for the projects will vary depending on the,projects complexity. The Cohort will meet on a,weekly basis to share, assist and learn from one,another’s experiences.,,
Prerequisites: SOC-110,Minimum of 60 completed college credits and acceptance in,the Cultural Immersion Cohort Experience Program. SOC-320 is,the required corequisite course.,,
Credits: 3
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Software Development / Engineering |
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SWE 140 - C++ Programming
Topics include decisions, pointers, strings, I/O,,classes, virtual functions. Students will be given,the opportunity to put their learned knowledge to,practice by designing a team based object oriented,program as a final project. This course assumes,that students are familiar with structured,programming logic.
Prerequisites: CIT-135
Credits: 3
ITS
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SWE 220 - Software Engineering Process
This course provides a solid knowledge of software,development lifecycles, software development best,practices and standards. You will learn about the,software development lifecycle, associated,regulations, best practices and team dynamics. You,will dive down into such topics as full lifecycle,development, Agile Methods, Spiral Methods, CMM,,Team Management, Risk and Hazard Analysis,,Testing, Deployment and Maintenance
Prerequisites: SWE-130
Credits: 3
ITS
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SWE 240 - C++ Programming II
This course focuses on Object-Oriented,Programming (OOP) using C++. Concepts of OOP,will include classes, overloading operators,,inheritance, polymorphism, linked lists and,dynamic memory allocation.
Prerequisites: SWE-140
Credits: 3
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SWE 245 - Usability Engineering
This course will introduce the student to software,user interface design. Students will learn,techniques for researching, designing,,implementing, and evaluating user interfaces using,Visual Basic, Java or C++ GUI design tools.
Prerequisites: SWE-130
Credits: 3
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SWE 250 - Java Programming II
Teaches higher level Java language programming,concepts and techniques, including inheritance,,polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces,,multithreading, graphical user interfaces, linked,data structures and more.
Prerequisites: SWE-150
Credits: 3
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SWE 285 - Comp Sys for Software Engineers I
This course will provide a basic knowledge of the,representation of information in the computer and,how information is processed at the machine level.,Students will also be introduced to the operation,of hardware in a computer system and the role,played by the individual units of a hardware,system.
Prerequisites: SWE-281
Credits: 3
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SWE 300 - Comp Sys for Software Engineers II
Teaches students advanced computer systems,concepts as seen from a software engineer’s,perspective. We will use lab and exercise based,instruction to cover concepts such as system level,I/O, socket programming and concurrency. Students,will leave this course with a better,understanding of how software engineering is,accomplished.
Prerequisites: SWE-285
Credits: 3
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SWE 315 - Linux/ Unix Programming I
This course will introduce the student to,programming under the Linux/UNIX Operating System,using Linux. Topics include Linux/UNIX system,architecture, Linux/UNIX-based development tools,,and Linux/UNIX programming standards.
Prerequisites: SWE-240
Credits: 3
ITS
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SWE 317 - 3D Graphics for Programming
3D Graphics Programming provides an introduction to programming the graphics rendering pipeline of modern video display workstations. You?ll utilize both the fixed pipeline and programmable shader models to affect the color, texture, lighting and geometry of objects in 3D coordinate spaces.
Prerequisites: SWE-281
Credits: 3
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SWE 318 - Advanced Graphical User Interface,Programming
Advanced Graphic User Interface (GUI) Programming,develops your ability to employ a variety of,frameworks to create rich interactive user,interfaces to applications in emerging computing,environments. You will apply current user,interaction metaphors on platforms such as Gnome,,KDE, and Windows and then be able to compare and,contrast the benefits and facilities of the GUI,development tools available.
Prerequisites: SWE-281, SWE-317
Credits: 3
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SWE 325 - Software Engineering Practice II
Students learn about the various models used for,software development and management and their,importance to good software development practice.,We will use case studies and lab exercises to,teach students about software test management,practices and their crucial role in software,design. We will also investigate some of the,major developments in software engineering,including Capability Maturity Model Integration,(CMMI), Software Engineering Management and,Analysis (SEMA) and more.
Prerequisites: SWE-420
Credits: 3
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SWE 345 - .Net Architecture with C# & VB.NET
Students are introduced to Microsoft’s .NET,framework for software development. The primary,language used in this course is C#, but the nature,of .NET development requires the student to learn,appropriate associated technologies in ASP, HTML,,XML, and other integrated technologies. This,course concentrates on .NET as it relates to,desktop application development, and includes,topics such as testing, security, deployment,,custom controls, ADO.NET and more.
Prerequisites: SWE-200 AND ONE OF THESE THREE COURSES: SWE-240, SWE-250 OR,SWE-355
Credits: 3
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SWE 346 - .Net Architecture II With C#
Students study advanced topics in Microsoft’s .NET,technology framework using C#, ASP.NET and other,related technologies. This course concentrates on,.NET as it relates to distributed application,development, and includes topics such as testing,,error handling web security, deployment, web,controls, web services, attributes, reflection,,and more.
Prerequisites: SWE-345
Credits: 3
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SWE 350 - Enterprise Development With Java
This course will provide the student with state-of-the-art skills needed to design and implement Web-based solutions to meet a variety of needs. Focusing on both client- and server-side development, the student will develop end-to-end solutions using Applets, Java Server Pages Servlets, and Enterprise Java Beans. The student will also be introduced to webservers and application servers as they tie into the development process. In addition, to round out the process, students will learn how to implement digital certificates which form the basis of Web security. They will also learn how to internationalize their programs to accommodate any language.
Prerequisites: SWE-150
Credits: 3
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SWE 355 - Java Systems Development
Students in this course will develop n-tiered Java,programs as well as learn advanced GUI,applications, developing remote objects. Students,will be able to create applications that work with,Java’s Concurrency API for multithreading and will,work with other advanced topics such as JDBC, MVC,and more.,,
Prerequisites: Complete SWE-150, SWE-200.
Credits: 3
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Sonic Arts |
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SON 120 - Fundamentals of Digital Music
This course will teach students the basics of music, and how to create music on the computer. Topics include rhythm, phrasing, harmony, melody and song construction. This is an exciting opportunity, given the virtually unlimited power of todays Digital Audio Workstations. Music can be assembled from pre-composed elements, played live into the computer, written as notes on an electronic score, or keyed in using a midi piano keyboard. Students will use these digital tools to capture their ideas or inspiration and turn them into music. Several projects will be required, in various styles, for a number of different purposes.
Credits: 3
CCM
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SON 131 - The History of Musical Innovation
Provides a historical context for the music of our age, including the study of medieval through contemporary musical styles of Europe and the U.S. Particular attention will be given to innovations that transformed Western musical thought and expression through the ages. Students will develop listening skills and gain an understanding of the roots, influences and cross-cultural impacts of music of their own time and place through experience with music listening, readings, discussion and comparative analysis.
Credits: 3
CCM
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SON 282 - Synthesis and Sound Design
After a brief history of the development of electronic synthesis, students will delve into creating sounds using current industry standard synthesizers. Types of synthesis will include virtual analog frequency modulation and physical modeling. Digital audio workstations will be used to record and organize the sounds. The vast array of electronic effects in Logic will also be explored. Students will gain a functional knowledge of not only synthesis, but also powerful electronic effect and sequencing options.
Credits: 3
CCM
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SON 340 - Film Scoring
This course will take students through the exciting process of creating music for film. First discussing the history of music in film, and the production process, the course will then dive into the actual process of writing cues for film, including spotting, syncing to picture understanding visual sequences and dramatic intent. Students will be challenged to write cues for a variety of visual sequences in different tempos and moods.
Prerequisites: Complete DFM-120 or by permission of Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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SON 350 - Sound Design for Interactivity and Games
The course starts with a critical look at interactive sound history examining its cultural impacts, and analyzing the underlying theory of creating immersive sound environments. Following this, the course will look at techniques and design principles specific to interactivity as students begin to learn the fundamentals of the core technology. These include sound editing software for creation and editing as well as game software. The course culminates with the creating of a complete interactive audio package.
Prerequisites: Complete DFM-120
Credits: 3
CCM
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SON 440 - Advanced Projects in Sonic Arts
Offers the opportunity to do advanced scoring and sound design work. Students will propose a substantial project (such as scoring a film, or building sound for game levels), then take the project from conception to final recording including composition, sound design orchestration, recording, signal processing mixing and mastering. Some exceptional projects may be selected for live recording sessions in a professional studio. Students will create portfolio pieces that go beyond technical proficiency, honing their work to generate emotional impact.
Prerequisites: Complete DFM-120 and one of the following: DFM-340, EGD-350, MCM-330. Or by permission of Dean.
Credits: 3
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Sport Management |
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SPT 100 - Sport Management, Introduction to
Provides an overview of the sport management,field, its growth and development, uniqueness,,career opportunities and requirements. In,addition, this course examines the managerial,process as it applies to sport organization, and,stresses the skills and attributes required of,managers in sport and fitness settings.
Credits: 3
BUS
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SPT 250 - Sport and the Law
The course stresses a basic understanding of legal,principles as they apply to amateur and,professional sport. Areas of study include tort,liability, constitutional law, and criminal,liability in athletics. Actual court cases,relating to these topics are examined. (Spring,only)
Prerequisites: SPT-100
Credits: 3
BUS
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SPT 290 - Sport Management Field Experience
Provides students with an opportunity to gain,valuable field experience by working eight hours,or more per week at a sports-related business. In,addition, a one-hour seminar each week allows,students to share and discuss their experiences.
Prerequisites: Must complete 45 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 4
BUS
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Theater |
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THE 100 - Theater Lab
Provides practical training in theater arts. Students will apply dramatic theory to actual production in the fall or spring mainstage plays. Projects are assigned in one or more of the following areas: acting, stage management, set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup properties, box office, and publicity. This course may be taken twice.
Credits: 1
CCM
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THE 140 - Fundamentals of Acting
Provides students with an understanding of acting techniques, with emphasis on movement discipline breathing and concentration. They will investigate the creation of character in preparation for acting in the classroom.
Credits: 3
CCM
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THE 200 - Theater Lab
Provides practical training in theater arts. Students will apply dramatic theory to actual production in the fall or spring mainstage plays. Projects are assigned in one or more of the following areas: acting, stage management, set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup properties, box office, and publicity. This course may be taken twice.
Prerequisites: THE-100
Credits: 1
CCM
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THE 215 - Reading Theater
A one-credit course that addresses the writing speaking, critical thinking and global awareness competencies as students learn about performing a text. They discuss and analyze plays from a diverse selection of cultural backgrounds to determine if they are suitable for staging at Champlain College. Once a play is chosen for production, students collaboratively write a play description for advertising purposes. Students need not have any acting experience.
Credits: 1
CCM
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THE 225 - ACT II:Intro to Scene Work
Act II: Introduction to Scene Work teaches students how to analyze a scene and develop a character. While exploring the fundamental components of the Stanislavski approach to acting they learn to develop a personal understanding of playing an action, pursuing an objective, and working with obstacles. Students will be expected to play a role in the One-Act Festival. Students may be asked to visit classrooms and use improv to assist instructors in demonstrating concepts to the class. (Spring semester only).
Prerequisites: THE-140
Credits: 3
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Web Site Develop and Management |
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WEB 125 - Web Development
Introduction to Web Development using standard markup languages and formatting methods. Students will become familiar with various methods and tools for development. The course introduces students to elements of effective web applications including graphics layout, and interactivity. Students will also learn the basics of developing social networking web sites and incorporating third party e-commerce applications into their Web sites.
Credits: 3
ITS
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WEB 150 - Web Business, Introduction to
Introduces the World Wide Web and its development,from an information-sharing tool to a key in,business success. Examines how a business can,use the web and how to incorporate a web presence,into its current business practice. The student,will learn how to develop an effective site and,site structure as well as an understanding of,marketing the site on and off the web. Students,will develop an understanding of the global,nature of the web including international and,intercultural issues.
Credits: 3
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WEB 160 - Internet & Web Architecture
Students will gain an appreciation for the,architechtural factors that a Web manager must,consider when implementing Web servers and,services. We will discuss relevant aspects of the,architecture of the Internet including the Domain,Name System, registering domain names, obtaining,IP addresses, access technologies, and TCP/IP. We,also look closely at the Web servers themselves,,considering factors such as operating systems,Web server software, security concerns, secure,on-line transactions, server performance, Java,,CGI, Active-X, etc. Students work on a,semester-long case project to design the Web,infrastructure for an organization.
Credits: 3
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WEB 225 - Intro. to Web Programming
This course is an introduction to web application programming concepts. Students will learn how to transform user requirements into an effective web application using standard programming web techniques. The content of the course includes advanced page development and formatting as well as design and usability concepts.
Prerequisites: WEB-125
Credits: 3
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WEB 265 - Implementing Web Media
This course will focus on the implementation of,digital media to enhance web pages that are,designed for a desired presentation effect.,Students learn how to develop client-server media,applications and use Web scripting languages to,control media within web pages. Software,applications used to optimize web graphics and,animated images, streaming audio and video, VRML,and other current technologies will be covered in,the course.
Prerequisites: WEB-225 OR MMG-210
Credits: 3
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WEB 290 - Computing Internship
Students obtain practical experience in a,real-world computing, networking, or programming,environment in companies around the area.,With faculty supervision, students will work 120,hours in a business setting appropriate to their,major.
Credits: 3
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WEB 320 - Server-Side Application Development
This course focuses on application development on the web server. Students will learn the techniques, methods, and programming languages that are used to establish effective reliable, and secure functionality on a web server.They will also become proficient in a standard programming language used for server-side programming. Students will learn to select appropriate approaches to match the server-side solution to the application requirements.
Prerequisites: WEB-200 OR CSI-300
Credits: 3
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WEB 325 - Client Side Scripting
This course will emphasize client-side scripting,and Dynamic HTML techniques. This course will,provide coverage of JavaScript and Cascading Style,Sheets as implemented in browsers higher than soft,Internet Explorer 4.X. Students will use the,Document Object Model (DOM) to gain access to one,or more components of a Web page. They will also,learn how to change these components based on the,actions of a user. We then look at how to apply,JavaScript to Cascading Style Sheets to allow,changes to the way a Web page looks after it has,been loaded in a browser. Teams of students work,on a semester-long project to create a dynamic Web,site for an internal or external client.
Prerequisites: WEB-225
Credits: 3
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WEB 340 - Middleware, XML
This course introduces students to various server- side languages and XML programming. This course will expand the understanding of XML and the presentation of data via different medias including its use in the development of presentation of web pages, transformation of data ·and how to move XML data between and XML document and a database The course will use XML to create a customized markup language for exchanging information in a domain chosen by the class.
Prerequisites: Complete CIT-200 or CSI-300 or WEB-200
Credits: 3
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WEB 345 - Developing Web Sites with PHP
PHP was designed to create dynamic content and is,a simple and powerful scripting language. It is,extremely popular due to its flexibility and ease,of use. Students will learn the basics of PHP,programming with a project based approach in which,they will plan, design and implement a simple,Web-based e-commerce application.
Prerequisites: WEB-125 or permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WEB 350 - Implementing E-Commerce Technologies
In this course we will examine the design and implementation of Internet technologies used for the purchase and sale of goods and services, and to provide service and support to customers after the sale. We will cover incorporating the web presence into business process and the technical requirements of e-Commerce solutions. Server side scripts will be developed or enhanced to provide content management, security, payment systems auxiliary systems, and transaction processing. Teams of students will develop a commercially based web presence that allows the client to update their web content and support their customers. Students will also gain hands-on experience with a variety of commercial packages used to create business-to-consumer stores.
Prerequisites: WEB-320
Credits: 3
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WEB 355 - Animation & Interactivity I
Design high impact web sites, which come alive,with amazing graphics, motion, animation and,sound, adding visual excitement to the pages.,Students will learn to create web page interfaces,and effects, original animations and dynamic,graphic output, using the leading web animation,program, Flash, which allows one to quickly,animate graphics. Students will progress though an,introduction to design techniques and principles,of this creative medium to developing time-based,animations and graphics for enhancing interactive,web pages.,,
Prerequisites: GDD-212
Credits: 3
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WEB 360 - Current Topics in Internet Time
Internet time is several times faster than,ordinary time. In this course we discuss the most,recent developments and trends related to the,Internet. Students research and are presented with,emerging and important issues. Students must,analyze the impact of their findings and present,their arguments to the class.
Credits: 1
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WEB 365 - Web Architecture & the Cloud
This course introduces the students to cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students will learn the concepts of cloud computing while creating scalable solutions specifically designed for AWS (and other services). Important in the architecture of these solutions would be the consideration for high-availability, secure applications, and the variety of migration paths necessary for success of the enterprise. Students will be aware of usage-based costing structures necessary for solution optimization.
Prerequisites: Complete WEB-225
Credits: 3
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WEB 370 - Usability and Design
Web sites have unique usability issues. Users are drawn from a widely disparate, critical population and satisfaction has to occur with 7 seconds. Building usable, effective web sites that are human-centered and attractive requires an innovative approach coupled with a stable and usable toolset. This course teaches students about the issues faced by web designers and the main tools available for building in usability as well as assessing it. The issues surrounding the web as a public space for disabled access is also addressed.
Prerequisites: ITS Major and have completed 60 credits.
Credits: 3
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WEB 420 - Server-Side Alternatives
Each of the alternative languages available for Server-Side Scripting has a loyal following of devotees. Find out about a number of the alterna- tive languages and their strengths and weaknesses for building practical web applications. Students will study Python and PHP as well as be introduced to Ruby.
Prerequisites: WEB-350
Credits: 3
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WEB 425 - Web Services
In this course, students willieam about web services and the Application Programming Interfaces used to access them. In addition students will learn the languages and protocols used for back-end communications between web servers. Students will gain experienre in developing effective, reliable, and secure web services. They will also develop sufficient background to select appropriate technologies languages, protocols, and APIs.
Prerequisites: WEB-320, WEB-340
Credits: 3
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WEB 430 - Using ASP
ASP is Microsoft’s approach to building active pages. This course covers the framework-underlying ASP, creating ASP pages, the elements of an ASP and ASP.NET. Practical applications of ASP will be used including forms and database access. Students will build a web site using ASP and .NET technology.
Prerequisites: WEB-320
Credits: 3
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WEB 440 - Applying XSL/XSLT
In order to display documents written with,Extensible Markup Language (XML), it is necessary,to have a mechanism to describe how the document,should be displayed. The preferred style sheet,language of XML is XSL. XSL and XSLT provide a far,more sophisticated system than CSS for formatting,and displaying web pages. This course covers XSL,and XSLT and provides students with an,understanding of how to transform XML documents,using XSL and how to format those documents using,XSLT.
Prerequisites: WEB-340
Credits: 3
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WEB 450 - Senior Thesis Project
A senior research project to be completed in ,collaboration with an ACS faculty member. Students,will design a project that will include a,research component and an application component. ,The project will address a contemporary computer,information system industry challenge. Students,will be required to demonstrate their,understanding of the subject by presenting and,demonstrating the applied elements of their,research. Presentations and demonstrations will be,made to faculty, students,and invited guests.
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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WEB 455 - Animation & Interactivity II
Teaches the creative use of multimedia,interactivity to build advanced animated,vector-based Flash websites with built-in,functionality, interactivity, and accessibility.,Flash has become the most popular application for,creating high-impact, fully interactive web sites,and students will learn advanced Flash animation,techniques and intermediate action scripting to,connect text, images, animation, sound, and video.,Students will build interactive web sites,utilizing multi-media formats saved in Flash.,Students will create dynamic text, animated,graphics, vector-based navigation and interactive,interfaces as well as logos and active buttons to,design a coordinated and exciting web presence.
Prerequisites: WEB-355
Credits: 3
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Writing |
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WRT 100 - Writing Profession, Introduction to
Introduces students to writing as a profession. Students learn about the different career paths available to writers though meeting interviewing, and writing about a range of working writers. They are introduced to, and practice, various forms of writing, and begin to develop a sense of their own interests and preferences. They learn to collaborate with each other, and to practice skillful revisions that lead to a portfolio. The course also addresses some of the basics of written English.
Credits: 3
CCM
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WRT 110 - Literary Magazine I
Literary Magazine is a one credit course that provides a setting where students can experience the practical elements of assembling a magazine devoted to publishing poetry, fiction, creative essays, plays, photography, and visual art. Projects will be assigned in soliciting work, the selection of material, editorial correspondence copy editing, and distribution. Students may take this one credit elective twice.
Credits: 1
CCM
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WRT 120 - Creative Writing, Introduction to
Introduction to Creative Writing explores techniques used by poets and fiction writers in their crafts. Students will analyze examples of published works and will produce portfolios of original works. Workshop activity is required; students must share their work with the entire class.
Prerequisites: ENG-111 OR COR-115
Credits: 3
CCM
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WRT 137 - Creative Non-Fiction
Creative nonfiction has recently experienced a rise in popularity, and the ability to write in this genre will increase a student’s chances of publishing in today’s marketplace. While the course involves reading and writing creative nonfiction only, the methodology that students learn can be applied to almost any form of writing including essays for magazines and websites commentaries for radio and television, scripts for video and film, descriptions for travel and nature writing, and even to the crafting of novels and short story collections. In today’s globally conscious world, the ability of the creative nonfiction writer to use a specific story or incident to illuminate a universal human experience is more appreciated than ever.
Prerequisites: ENG-111or COR-115
Credits: 3
CCM
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WRT 180 - Introduction to Songwriting
Explore and develop various songwriting techniques and also learn the history of songwriting and develop a deeper understanding of the role songwriting plays in society and culture. The course leads up to a short public performance. No previous performance experience necessary; only basic instrument and/or singing skills required.
Credits: 3
CCM
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WRT 200 - Fundamentals of Journalism
This course introduces students to the basic skills of reporting with hands-on experience in gathering news interviewing, researching, and investigating. Students draft, edit and finalize news stories, profiles, features news-features reviews, and commentaries. Peer reviews and writing workshops will improve students’ abilities to self-edit. Analytical discussion of current news is a central element of the course. Students also examine the contemporary news/media environment, corporate ownership of news organizations, and the central function that a free press plays in American democracy.
Prerequisites: ENG-111 OR COR-115
Credits: 3
CCM
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WRT 201 - Professional Writing Portfolio I
This one-credit course teaches students to select from the work they have done over the previous year, revise and edit it as necessary, polish it to the highest standards and present it as part of an electronic portfolio, blog and/or website. Students will also reflect on, discuss and write about their continuing development as writers, and their progress toward their chosen writing fields.
Prerequisites: WRT-100 Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 1
CCM
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WRT 205 - Online Journalism
Students will investigate the sphere of online journalism. They will learn to write and illustrate stories tailor-made for a web audience. Drawing upon in-class discussions and homework assignments, they will develop an understanding of sources, approach and voice and learn how to command attention by writing stories that stand out. Students will create their own online pieces with interactive elements, and strategize a revamping of, or help boost a local company’s web efforts with their expertise.
Prerequisites: WRT-200
Credits: 3
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WRT 210 - Literary Magazine II
Literary Magazine is a one credit course that provides a setting where students can experience the practical elements of assembling a magazine devoted to publishing poetry, fiction, creative essays, plays, photography, and visual art. Projects will be assigned in soliciting work, the selection of material, editorial correspondence copy editing, and distribution. Students may take this one credit elective twice.
Prerequisites: WRT-110
Credits: 1
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WRT 220 - Creative Writing, Intermediate
This course will further explore techniques used by poets and fiction writers. Students will not only continue to analyze published works, produce portfolios of original work, and participate in the workshop process, but they will also be expected to submit their own writing for regional and national publication, as well as perform original poems/stories at a public reading.
Prerequisites: WRT-120
Credits: 3
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WRT 221 - Intermediate Poetry Workshop
Intermediate Poetry Workshop will emphasize a close reading of text and discussions on matters of craft in a workshop setting. Additionally this course will promote an understanding of form and language by providing a broad range of models, use prompts to develop students’ skills and present students with various problems inherent to writing so that they can articulate their own voices and concerns orally and in writing. This course will culminate in an original, revised poetry manuscript and public reading.
Credits: 3
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WRT 225 - Life Stories: Ethnographic Writing
Students will learn how to research a subject’s personal, cultural, historical and social past and how to conduct an in-depth interview. Working with a community partner from a very different walk of life to their own, they will conduct a recorded interview that explores some significant aspect of their partner?s past, and create an extended story suitable for publication and/or archiving. The importance and meaning of story both to the individual and society, will be explored in detail.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 or COR-125
Credits: 3
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WRT 226 - Intermediate Fiction Workshop
An exploration of fiction writing for students who have already made some inroads into the genre. Presented as a writing workshop, the class reads and discusses short stories, novels, and essays on the art and craft of fiction writing. Students experiment in short fiction, while becoming discerning readers of canonical and contemporary published fiction, as well as the work of their peers. Coursework will lead up to a final portfolio of at least 40 pages of polished work and a final public reading.
Prerequisites: WRT-120
Credits: 3
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WRT 231 - Technical Writing
This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of technical writing (clear, concise, and targeted)that are common among seven forms of technical communication: email correspondence editing employment communication, proposals, long formal reports oral communication, and inventions. Through peer reviews and writing workshops students develop the ability to write and edit text that precisely targets its audience. This course emphasizes deepening and broadening students’ writing, speaking, and thinking abilities in a non-lecture-based, hands-on discussion-centered classroom.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 or COR-125
Credits: 3
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WRT 235 - Writing Children’s Literature
Students read and discuss a large number of children’s picture books and study the history psychology and business of writing for children. They examine such devices as rhythm, repetition theme, character and the relationship between image and word, and write three picture book manuscripts, plus one book review and two essays exploring their own thoughts about picture books and children’s stories.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 OR COR-125 OR PERMISSION OF PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Credits: 3
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WRT 236 - Writing About Food
Food is central to our economy, our family lives our rituals of love and death, our beliefs about health and the world around us. In addition to helping students learn about food, food history food makers and food processes, this course helps students develop interview skills, description and narrative, analysis, research and sensory self-awareness.
Prerequisites: 60 Completed Credits
Credits: 3
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WRT 237 - Intermediate Creative Non-Fiction
A workshop in creative non-fiction for students who have initial exposure to the genre. Students read and discuss various exemplary texts, as well as one another’s work, with emphasis on the articulation and development of imaginative disciplined craft. Coursework will conclude with a final portfolio of revised, polished work and a public presentation.
Credits: 3
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WRT 280 - Reading & Writing in the Wilderness
Combines the study of nature literature with an intensive, journal-based writing practice. The course includes two Saturday/Sunday excursions into local wilderness areas. We will read writers such as Emerson, Thoreau, Leopold Dillard, Halpern, Lord, Elder, and Carson. A continued emphasis is placed on improving writing skills. Note: students are responsible for providing their own equipment and food for the outings.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 OR COR-125
Credits: 3
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WRT 301 - Professional Writing Portfolio II
This one-credit course teaches students to develop their written and electronic portfolios, to expand the reach and interactivity of their online presence, and develop their ideas for the Capstone project they will undertake in their senior year. Students will also reflect on, discuss and write about their continuing development as writers, and their progress toward their chosen writing fields.
Prerequisites: WRT-201
Credits: 1
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WRT 310 - Grant Writing
This course introduces students to research methods, project management principles, and document production processes needed for effective practice in professional writing contexts. Grant writing, annual reports, strategic plans proposals and e-writing are some of the genres students learn to master.
Prerequisites: Complete WRT-231 or by permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WRT 324 - Advanced Poetry Workshop
This upper-level creative writing course allows and requires students to apply critical and creative thinking to the study, practice, and creation of poetry. Working closely within the workshop and with the faculty member, students will vigorously read, discuss, and analyze through writing, poetic craft and criticism from a global perspective. Students will also practice the poet’s regimen of writing, revising, and performing an extended poetry collection, as well as exploring avenues for the publication of single poems and a chapbook.
Prerequisites: WRT-220
Credits: 3
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WRT 325 - Advanced Fiction Workshop
This course is an intensive exploration of fiction writing. Presented as a seminar and writing workshop, the class reads and discusses short stories, novels, and essays on the art and craft of fiction writing. Writing three short stories (or the equivalent in chapters of a novel/novella) leads students to integrate theory and practice as they produce work informed by a detailed understanding of such common fictional elements as character, plot, setting, and conflict as well as more advanced concepts that foster finely wrought creative work. Students submit at least one original work for publication.
Prerequisites: WRT-220 or permission of Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WRT 326 - Reviewing
Students learn the basics of reviewing, applying their skills primarily to film, TV and theater but with the opportunity for a broader final reviewing project in other areas approved by the instructor. Students will keep a Reviewer?s Notebook and make entries in it for every class. Some out-of-class attendance required.
Prerequisites: WRT-120 or WRT-137 or permission of Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WRT 327 - Seminar in Playwriting
This course explores the fundamentals of playwriting. Students will read and discuss a variety of modem plays and performance texts respond orally and in writing to what they1ve seen and read, and write dramatic pieces: exercises, scenes, short plays. The class will focus on creating believable and natural dialogue, developing characters, and communicating dramatic tension. By the end of the class, students will have a polished, working draft of a one-act play suitable to be submitted for production.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 and a Literature Elective or permission of Program Director
Credits: 3
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WRT 328 - Travel Writing
For students wishing to study abroad or write about their regional, national, or overseas travels, the course encourages the development of travel writing skills, translating what students experience into publishable articles. Students, in all majors, learn to take in, digest and make sense of their new experiences, to share them with others in the class and potentially in the campus community, and to learn writing skills in the process. Through online lectures discussions, and writing exercises, students learn how to research ideas, craft compelling pieces and tailor the work for the marketplace.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 and 60 completed credits
Credits: 3
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WRT 330 - Independent Writing Project
An individual writing project, supervised by a faculty member with expertise in the chosen area. This course is only offered under exceptional circumstances and by specific permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 1
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WRT 335 - Writing the City
“Writing the City”, which is offered only on Champlain’s campuses in Montreal and Dublin presents a series of guided explorations, some of them leading to specific writing assignments and others open to a variety of writing responses that take the student out into the city to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and have a diverse range of experiences. The outcome is a weekly seminar-style class at which writing is presented discussed and developed for possible publication.
Prerequisites: 60 completed credits
Credits: 3
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WRT 337 - Creative Non-Fiction, Advanced
This course will explore various forms of creative non-fiction, especially the memoir, with the aim of combining personal narrative with elements of reflection, research, exposition and description. Students will work through a variety of creative exercises toward a final extended piece of writing that combines personal investment with the choice of a substantial subject.
Prerequisites: WRT-137 and 57 completed credits or permission of Program Director
Credits: 3
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WRT 340 - Advanced Journalism Practicum: Writing
This course builds on journalism skills and approaches learned in WRT 200 Print Journalism to teach the student to write more complex stories that require gathering and assimilating a greater range of information asking more penetrating questions comprehending and explaining more sophisticated and multi-faceted subjects, and/or first-person participation. Skills learned in WRT 205 Writing and Producing Online Journalism may also be used. The course follows the rigorous framework and demands of a regular newspaper publication schedule, and it is expected that stories written in this class will be submitted for publication.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 Must complete 60 credits before taking this course and have permission of Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WRT 341 - Advanced Journalism Practicum: Editing
This course will use the practical experience of editing articles, essays, reviews and columns for the Champlain Current as a means of learning editing skills that will be useful for anyone wanting to go into journalism, magazine writing or book publishing.
Prerequisites: ENG-112 Must complete 60 credits before taking this course and have permission of Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WRT 345 - Professional Copy Editing
Introduction to Professional Copy Editing introduces students to the editing of materials from a number of sources, both literary and scientific, in order to strengthen writing skills by sharpening the students eye for detail and thus, the ability to recognize and correct errors and awkward grammatical constructions. Students will learn the specifics of editorial notation the rigors of following the points of specific style manuals, and the requirements for creating a clean and correct final document. In learning these skills, students will be acquiring not only the marketable ability to copy edit manuscripts but also the knowledge and awareness needed to become better writers of their own material.
Prerequisites: ENG-112; Must complete 60 credits before taking this course or have permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 3
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WRT 346 - Publishing in the 21st Century
This course, which is open to students from all majors, takes advantage of the unique Champlain College Publishing Initiative to give students a hands-on working experience in all aspects of publication: writing, editing, copy-editing research, illustration, layout/design, cover art promotion, publicity, event management, marketing web design and usage, business and legal issues. Contemporary developments in publication are also studied and discussed, and when possible incorporated into publishing strategies.
Prerequisites: 60 completed credits
Credits: 3
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WRT 381 - Ind. Study: Intro. to Travel Writing
This course would focus on honing my ability to communicate the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and learning experiences of my trip. I will personally research travel writing techniques and the basic history and culture of each nation on my itinerary prior to embarking on my trip and will build upon this research through my own personal experiences in each country. The research and field work will culminate in a collection of written pieces describing my experiences in each nation. The entire project would be capped off with an overview of my trip and the impact of the experience on who I am as a teacher and furthermore as a human being.
Credits: 3
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WRT 400 - Professional Writing Portfolio
This course is intended for students who are about to graduate from the Professional Writing Program. It is designed to help students prepare their portfolios for presentation to the department for final review, and for the job market.
Credits: 1
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WRT 401 - Professional Writing Portfolio III
This one-credit course teaches students to select from the entire range of their written work polish and develop the best of their output and present it in a professional, interesting interactive and imaginative way, both online and in paper form. These portfolios will be submitted to Champlain faculty, Careers Office personnel and local professional practitioners who will offer their comments and advice for development.
Prerequisites: WRT-301
Credits: 1
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WRT 405 - Practical Freelancing
Practical Freelancing involves the culmination of,the student’s growth from writing student to,practicing writer. The course introduces students,to a range of skills they will need to be,successful entrepreneurs, teaches students how to,apply those skills to their particular needs as,freelance writers, and then shows them how to,create a written action plan that combines the,strategies and resources they will need to begin,their career on graduation.,,
Prerequisites: PWRT.BS seniors only
Credits: 3
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WRT 470 - Senior Seminar: Writing
The Senior Seminar gives the most committed students an opportunity to explore their particular writing specialization to the highest undergraduate levels. (See description of individual seminar for course details.) Students read, discuss, and write about the most ambitious published writing in the genre, will prepare and lead seminars, take part in a public reading and create a portfolio of work that meets the standards for professional publication and/or admission to graduate school.
Prerequisites: Permission of Dean
Credits: 3
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WRT 490 - Professional Writing Internship
This course is a supervised professional writing,placement that entails approximately 140 hours,working in a responsible position related to the,student’s career interests. This experience,provides the student with the opportunity to,explore and to grow in knowledge and experience in,a manner that will give focus to his or her,intended career interests as well as enable him or,her to gain valuable practical experience. The,student will be supervised overall by an assigned,faculty member and onsite by a qualified,professional who has agreed to serve as mentor and,supervisor.
Prerequisites: Complete 30 credits of WRT courses
Credits: 3
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ITS 380 - Science, Technology & Fiction
Students will conceptualize, discuss, debate examine, reverse engineer and revel in the technology and innovations depicted in fiction and popular culture media such as TV shows movies, games and comic books, past and present. This is an avenue for exploring technical devices and scientific concepts while considering the creative, mechanical, logical, historical ethical and social aspects of technology. Students will actively research technological possibilities and analyze innovative devices.
Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS.
Credits: 3
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ITS 420 - IT Management
This course provides a comprehensive study of the common issues, processes, methods, and challenges oflnformation Technology Management. The content will cover management from a number of perspectives: staff, middle management executive. The capabilities, implementation issues, and management of enterprise information systems and IT resources will be integrated into the course content.
Prerequisites: ITS Major with 90 or more credits.
Credits: 3
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