Jun 21, 2024  
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog 
    
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Childhood Development

  
  • CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on children’s exploration, play, and creative expression in the areas of art, music, and movement. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various open-ended media representing a range of approaches in creative thinking. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children

    (3 CR.)
    Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for children with special needs and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 164 - Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings

    (3 CR.)
    Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices, and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted or have developmental delays or disabilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs

    (3 CR.)
    Examines child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child’s first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler care giving. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 167 - CDA Theories and Applications: Resource File

    (3 CR.)
    Supports the student/CDA candidate in completing the Professional Resource File and all documentation required for the national CDA credential. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children

    (3 CR.)
    Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution, and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children

    (3 CR.)
    Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior, and adapting environments to meet children’s needs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 215 - Models of Early Childhood Education Programs

    (3 CR.)
    Studies and discusses the various models and theories of early childhood education programs including current trends and issues. Presents state licensing and staff requirements. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, Schools, and Social Change

    (3 CR.)
    Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations with families to enhance their developmental goals for children. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Describes risk factors and identifies community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 225 - Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care

    (3 CR.)
    Explores the creative activities, techniques, interactions, and program development that promote positive social and emotional growth in school-age children. Emphasizes positive development through everyday programming and experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 230 - Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care

    (3 CR.)
    Discusses the development of social skills that school-age children need for self-management, including self-discipline, self-esteem, and coping with stress and anger. Explores ways to effectively guide and discipline school-age children, focusing on how adults can facilitate positive pro-social and self-management skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 235 - Health and Recreation for School-Age Child Care

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the physical growth of school-age children and the role of health and recreation in school-age child development. Explores the use of medication, misuse of drugs, health issues of children, and the availability of community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on implementation of activity planning and observation of children through participation in early childhood settings. Emphasizes responsive teaching practices and assessment of children’s development. Reviews legal and ethical implications of working with children. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for record keeping. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SDV 101 - Orientation to Teaching

    (1 CR.)
    Specific to your Degree. Lecture 1 hour per week.


Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I

    (5 CR.)
    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Lecture 5 hours per week.

  
  • CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II

    (5 CR.)
    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Lecture 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 .
  
  • CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I

    (4 CR.)
    Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 102 .
  
  • CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II

    (4 CR.)
    Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 201 .

Civil Engineering Technology

  
  • CIV 171 - Surveying I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces surveying equipment, procedures, and computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments, area computations, and introduction to topography. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • CIV 172 - Surveying II

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces surveys for transportation systems including the preparation and analysis of topographic maps, horizontal and vertical curves, earthwork, and other topics related to transportation construction. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CIV 171 .
  
  • CIV 210 - Structural Systems

    (5 CR.)
    Introduces the application of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures, specifically in the areas of building and highway construction. Lecture 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 130  or equivalent.
  
  • CIV 225 - Soil Mechanics

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on soil in its relationship to engineering construction. Includes soil composition and structure, weight-volume relationships, sampling procedures, classification systems, water in soil, stresses, strains, bearing capacity, settlement and expansion, compaction, stabilization, and introduction to foundations and retaining walls. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 130  or EGR 240 
  
  • CIV 226 - Soil Mechanics Laboratory

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces practical soil sampling; classification of unified, ASTM and ASSHTO specifications; laboratory testing of soils to predict engineering performance. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • CIV 228 - Concrete Technology

    (2 CR.)
    Introduces properties of Portland cement concrete, methods of mix design and adjustment, transportation, placement, and curing in accordance with ACI and PCA recommended procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • CIV 229 - Concrete Laboratory

    (1 CR.)
    Focuses on mixing, curing, testing, and quality control of concrete. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • CIV 240 - Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the principles of fluid flow and development of practical hydraulics resulting from study of fluid statics, flow of real fluid in pipes, multiple pipe lines, liquid flow in open channels, and fluid measurement techniques. Lecture; 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Statics or divisional approval.
  
  • CIV 256 - Global Positioning Systems for Land Surveying

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces principles of satellite-based surveying and presents Global Positioning System (GPS) as it is utilized in land surveying and the various components of the GPS technology and the techniques through which the GPS technology may be used in land surveys. Utilizes field surveys using the GPS equipment as part of the laboratory activities. [This course covers the same content as GIS 256. Credit will not be granted for both courses]. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • CIV 261 - Advanced Surveying

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces layout of curves under complex field conditions. Explores route surveying, vertical curves, slope boundaries, legal aspects of surveying, original surveys and resurveys, public land surveys. Discusses topics in surveying, astronomy, and celestial observations. Provides drills in the use of theodolite and electronic equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CIV 172  or equivalent.
  
  • CIV 265 - Curves & Earthwork

    (3 CR.)
    Studies computations of simple, compound and transition curves; grades and vertical curves; earthwork and haul quantities. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CIV 171 .
  
  • CIV 280 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the engineering elements of water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, solid and hazardous waste, erosion control, and storm water management. Lecture 3 hours per week.


Communication Studies and Theatre

  
  • CST ___ - Elective

    (3 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.

  
  • CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking

    (3 CR.)
    Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 110 - Introduction to Communication

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 111 - Voice and Diction I

    (3 CR.)
    Enables students to improve pronunciation, articulation, and vocal quality. Includes applied phonetics. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 114 - Introduction to Mass Media

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the history and current understanding of mass communication. Covers print media (newspapers, magazines, and books), electronic media (radio, television, film, the Internet), advertising, public relations, and mass media theory, research, and ethics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 115 - Small Group Communication

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes the development of presentational ability in a group, decision-making, group maintenance, and leadership and participant skills. Incorporates a preliminary study of group dynamics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 116 - Speech Workshop

    (1-6 CR.)
    Enables work in competitive speech activities such as debate, oratory, impromptu speaking, prose and poetry reading, and rhetorical criticism.

  
  • CST 120 - Screenwriting

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on the craft of writing for the screen. Examines film and television screenplay structure. Analyzes dramatic strategies in film and television. Learn and apply correct script form and creatively engage in the various stages of original scriptwriting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 125 - Interviewing

    (3 CR.)
    Studies theory and practice of interviewing, emphasizing the informational interview, the journalistic interview, the employment interview, and the performance-appraisal interview. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches interpersonal communication skills for both daily living and the world of work. Includes perception, self-concept, self-disclosure, listening and feedback, nonverbal communication, attitudes, assertiveness and other interpersonal skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 127 - Workshop in Interpersonal Skills

    (2 CR.)
    Emphasizes practical applications of career-oriented oral communication skills at the interpersonal level. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • CST 130 - Introduction to the Theatre

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys the principles of drama, the development of theatre production, and selected plays to acquaint the student with various types of theatrical presentations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 131 - Acting I

    (3 CR.)
    Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • CST 132 - Acting II

    (3 CR.)
    Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • CST 136 - Theatre Workshop

    (1-6 CR.)
    Enables students to work in various activities of play production. The student participates in performance, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew.

  
  • CST 137 - Oral Interpretation

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the theory and practice of performing various types of literature: prose, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes the relationship among the oral interpreter, the literary work, and the audience. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 140 - Acting for the Camera

    (3 CR.)
    Explores the practical and artistic elements involved in acting for the camera through such activities as: performance of commercial, film, and television scripts; developing knowledge of the technical side of camera work and the study of the business of acting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CST 141 - Theatre Appreciation I

    (3 CR.)
    Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama, and performed drama. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 145 - Stagecraft

    (3 CR.)
    Acquaints the student with fundamental methods, materials, and techniques of set construction for the stage. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CST 151 - Film Appreciation I

    (3 CR.)
    Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural, and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 152 - Film Appreciation II

    (3 CR.)
    Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural, and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 160 - Improvisation I

    (3 CR.)
    Explores the basic techniques of improvisation through short and long form exercises and the study of the history of improvisation and improvisation theory and practices. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 198 - Seminar & Project

    (1-5 CR.)


    Completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit.

    Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for the specific topics for these titles.

  
  • CST 200 - Advanced Public Speaking

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on preparation and delivery of various advanced forms of public address. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 100  or division approval.
  
  • CST 201 - Introduction to Communication Theory and Research

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the field of communication, emphasizing perspectives on theory and research, topical areas within the discipline, basic research methodologies, and a survey of theories in those areas. Covers basic procedures for theory-building, research, and writing about communication.

  
  • CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes principles and practical application to effective professional oral communication behaviors to include speaking, listening, and relating, and rhetorical sensitivity within professional, business, and organizational contexts. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 229 - Intercultural Communication

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 233 - Rehearsal and Performance I

    (4 CR.)
    Explores various aspects of the theatre through involvement in College theatre production. Lecture/laboratory 4 hours per week.

  
  • CST 234 - Rehearsal and Performance II

    (4 CR.)
    Explores various aspects of the theatre through involvement in College theatre production. Lecture/laboratory 4 hours per week.

  
  • CST 240 - Basic Set Design

    (3 CR.)
    Studies basic techniques and methods of scenic design for the stage. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 241 - Introduction to Directing I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces theory and practice of stage direction through the study of directing methods as well as the execution and discussion of directing exercises. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 131 -CST 132  or division approval.
  
  • CST 242 - Introduction to Directing II

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces theory and practice of stage direction through the study of directing methods as well as the execution and discussion of directing exercises. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 131 -CST 132  or division approval.
  
  • CST 245 - Basic Lighting

    (3 CR.)
    Studies basic techniques and methods of lighting design for the stage. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 250 - The Art of the Film

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the art of the film through a survey of film history; content includes viewing, discussion, and analysis of selected films. Studies film techniques such as composition, shot sequence, lighting, visual symbolism, sound effects, and editing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 251 - Stage Lighting and Sound

    (3 CR.)
    Provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of stage lighting and sound. Instructs students in the fundamentals of stage lighting such as: functions of lighting, qualities of light, design, basic electricity, lighting instruments and equipment, board operation, and safety. Instructs students in the functions of sound, equipment, design, and sound operation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CST 253 - Production and Stage Management

    (3 CR.)
    Provides students with a working knowledge of theatre management such as theatre organization, budgeting, box office, publicity, house management, and stage management. Offers students an opportunity to work in College theatre productions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 267 - Creative Drama

    (3 CR.)
    Explores uses of drama through story dramatization, role-playing, and sensory exercises. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CST 270 - Film Directing

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces theory and practice of film directing. Explores the roles and responsibilities of the director in development, pre-production, production, postproduction, distribution and exhibition phases of the filmmaking process for Cinema and other media. Covers mise en scene, how to interpret a script visually and how to work with actors. Lecture 2 hour per week. Studio 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 120 , ART 160  and ENG 111 .
  
  • CST 290 - Coordinated Internship

    (3 CR.)
  
  • CST 298 - Seminar and Project [Portfolio]

    (3 CR.)

Computer Aided Drafting

  
  • CAD 140 - Technical Drawing

    (3 CR.)
    Enhances the principles learned that are related to the field of drafting and design. Gives a more in-depth exposure to detail and working drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing, and conventional drafting practices. Teaches CAD modeling, may include parametric modeling. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CAD 152 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals II

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, and fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 115  or equivalent.
  
  • CAD 165 - Architectural Blueprint Reading

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes reading, understanding, and interpreting standard types of architectural drawings, including plans, elevation, sections, and details. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CAD 175 - Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams

    (2 CR.)
    Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings, and piping diagrams. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • CAD 201 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design I

    (4 CR.)
    Teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Corequisite(s): ARC 121, CAD 165, EGR 115, or division approval.
  
  • CAD 202 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design II

    (4 CR.)
    Teaches working drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CAD 201 .
  
  • CAD 203 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design III

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches advanced CAD applications. Includes customization and/or use of advanced software. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CAD 202  or division approval.
  
  • CAD 233 - Computer Aided Drafting III

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces programming skills and exposes the student to geometric modeling. Focuses on proficiency in production drawing using a CAD system. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CAD 202 .
  
  • CAD 238 - Computer Aided Modeling and Rendering I

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photo-realism, which enables the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walk-through that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CAD 202 .
  
  • CAD 239 - Computer Aided Modeling and Rendering II

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photo-realism, which enables the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walk-through that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CAD 238 .
  
  • CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on teaching students the design of parts by parametric solid modeling. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, sketch profiles; geometric and dimensional constraints; 3D features; model generation by extrusion, revolution, and sweep; and the creation of 2D drawing views that include sections, details, and auxiliary. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CAD 260 - Computer Applications for Surveyors and Technicians

    (3 CR.)
    Studies and evaluates numerous COGO software and their associated drafting packages. Includes calculations and drafting of traverse adjustment, subdivision, and curves. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • CAD 261 - Computer Aided Digital Terrain Modeling and Earthworks

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces computer aided design for civil/surveying using digital terrain modeling and extracting earthwork volumes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.


Computer Science

  
  • CSC ___ - Elective

    (3-4 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.

  
  • CSC ___ - Elective

    (3 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.

  
  • CSC ___ - Electives

    (5-6 CR.)
    Check footnote for options.

  
  • CSC 130 - Scientific Programming

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces a science-oriented, high-level programming language. Studies the language and its application in problem solving. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite:  readiness for ENG 111  and readiness for MTH 161  or MTH 167  or equivalent.
  
  • CSC 185 - Programming Tools

    (1 CR.)
    Teaches tools for computer programming, such as editors, compilers, and debuggers. Teaches operating systems skills needed by computer science majors. Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Corequisite(s): CSC 130  or CSC 201 .
  
  • CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science

    (4 CR.)
    Provides broad introduction to computer science. Discusses architecture and function of computer hardware, including networks and operating systems, data and instruction representation, and data organization. Covers software, algorithms, programming languages, and software engineering. Discusses artificial intelligence and theory of computation. Includes a hands-on instructional component. Lecture 4 hours per week.

  
  • CSC 201 - Computer Science I

    (4 CR.)
    Introduces algorithm and problem-solving methods. Emphasizes structured and object-oriented programming concepts, data types, I/O, control structures, functions, data abstraction, objects, elementary data structures, and the study and use of a high-level programming language. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness for MTH 263 .
  
  • CSC 202 - Computer Science II

    (4 CR.)
    Examines fundamental data structures and analyzes algorithms. Covers abstract data types and essential data structures such as arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees; introduces searching and sorting algorithms and algorithm analysis. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 201  and MTH 263 .Corequisite(s): MTH 264 .
  
  • CSC 205 - Computer Organization

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multilevel machine organization using a simple assembly language. Includes processors, instruction execution, addressing techniques, data representation, and digital logic. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 201 
  
  • CSC 206 - Assembly Language

    (3 CR.)
    Examines assembly language programming. Includes the use of macros, linkers, loaders, assemblers, and interfacing of assembly language with hardware components. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 202  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CSC 208 - Introduction to Discrete Structures

    (3 CR.)
    Covers Boolean algebra, combinatorial and sequential circuits, algorithms and algorithm analysis, recursion, recurrence relations, graphs, and trees.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 201 .
  
  • ___ ___ - Transfer Elective

    (3-4 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.
     


Contracting

  
  • CON 100 - Shaping Business Arrangements

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an introduction to the environment in which contracts function. Develops professional skills for making business decisions and advising other acquisition team members in successfully meeting customers’ needs. Introduces students to the different acquisition contracting areas and the types of procurement alternative that may be selected for each. Presents knowledge of management and information systems as well as recent acquisition initiatives. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CON 104 - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals I

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches students Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals (Parts 1-53) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Introduces the following basic principles of government contracting: basic government contracting by using the FAR and DFARS; and contract acquisition planning. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • CON 105 - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals II

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches students Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals (Parts 1-53) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Covers contract formation and contract management/administration. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CON 104 .Corequisite(s): CON 100.
 

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