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Radio Frequency Identification/Manufacturing Technology

RFD 101                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Introduction to Radio Frequency Identification

Course covers radio frequency identification (RFID) concepts and fundamentals, and how emerging electronic product code (EPCglobal) standards are influencing adoption. Content includes RFID capabilities, current applications of RFID in businesses, and practical ways to articulate use cases for this technology to potential employers and peers. Fee $40

RFD 102                                                                                                                               3:2:2
TagNet Middleware

Course covers TagNet RFID middleware; specifically on how to install, configure, and implement various use cases found in the supply chain. Topics include an understanding of the capabilities of TagNet and how various use case factors influence read rates and reliability. Prerequisite: RFD 101 or concurrent enrollment in RFD 101.
Fee $40

RFD 103                                                                                                                               3:2:1
The Impact of RFID in the Supply Chain

Course surveys case studies on how Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has been used in the supply chain. Examples from the retail, pharmaceutical, defense, manufacturing and logistic industries will discuss how companies have gained competitive advantages by implementing this new technology. Topics emphasize impact upon business processes, security of transmitted data and financial analyses. Prerequisite: RFD 101. Recommended: RFD 102.
Fee $40

RFD 251                                                                                                                               3:2:10
RFID Practicum

Direct work experience in an auto-id related environment applying previously learned skills and knowledge to daily work activities. Students will work a minimum of 10 hours per week and will work closely with a discipline-related instructor. In addition, the student will meet in a classroom setting weekly to integrate his/her work experience with classroom activities. Prerequisite: Completion of RFD 103 and a minimum of 12 additional credits in RFD courses, certificate or degree programs.

Real Estate

RES 131                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Real Estate Transactions

Course introduces fundamentals of real estate transactions in practice and theory. Content includes basic principles for buying, selling or owning real estate. Course is MANDATORY for persons planning to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson License Examination. Also satisfies the 45-hour Mandatory Requirement for students planning to take Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination. Fee $15

RES 135                                                                                                                              4: 4:0
Home Inspection

Course examines the major elements of home inspection, focusing on exteriors, interiors, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, structural and miscellaneous appliances. Illinois Home Inspector Law/Administrative Rules and Standards of Practice are also covered. Students involved in lab work and practicum relating to home inspection. Course satisfies the educational requirements of Division of Banks and Real Estate for Home Inspector licensing.               Fee $15

RES 140*                                                                                                                              2:2:0
Basic Principles of Appraisal

Course focuses on processes of real property valuation on residential property. Content includes methodology, terminology and procedures of valuing real property, review of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Illinois license requirements, and current Uniform Residential Appraisal Report form. Satisfies MANDATORY Illinois course requirement for Associate Appraiser Examination. May be used as an ELECTIVE course for persons planning to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination. (DBRE course IL II)                Fee $15

RES 141*                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Course examines Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Content includes explanatory comments and ethics provisions, standards of Competency Provisions and guidelines for professional practice. Satisfies MANDATORY Illinois course in Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) required to take Associate Appraiser Examination. (DBRE course IL I) Fee $15

RES 142*                                                                                                                              2:2:0
Residential and Single Family Appraisal

Course examines nature of real property value. Content includes construction terminology and construction processes. Topics cover various functions and methods of estimating value with emphasis on residential property. Satisfies MANDATORY Illinois course requirement in basic appraisal procedures for Associate Appraiser Examination. (DBRE course IL III)                                                  Fee $15

RES 143*                                                                                                                              2:2:0
Real Estate Appraisal Methods

Course provides in-depth coverage of basic valuation procedures primarily for appraising properties. Content includes site valuations, estimations; depreciations, applications, units and elements of comparison, adjustments, capitalization, and reconciliation. MANTADORY course for Illinois certified residential appraiser applicants. (DBRE course IL IV) Prerequisite: RES 131 or RES 140 or Associate Appraiser’s License or consent of department coordinator.                                                                                                                    Fee $15

RES 144*                                                                                                                              2:2:0
Principles of Capitalization

Course introduces methods and techniques of capitalization applied to income producing properties. Content includes gross and net operating incomes, expenses, debt service, direct capitalization, financial function tables, lease analysis, cash flows, discounting, evaluation and applications. Use of financial calculator required. MANDATORY course for Illinois certified real estate general appraiser applicants. (DBRE course IL V) Prerequisite: RES 131 or RES 140 or Associate Appraiser’s License or consent of department coordinator.             Fee $15

RES 145*                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Residential Appraisal Report Writing

Course provides basic understanding of effective writing of residential real estate appraisals. Focus is on developing understanding designing a narrative report relative to value of residential property. Course fulfills one of the educational requirements necessary to become a certified residential appraiser. Prerequisite: RES 140 or RES 141 or RES 142, or consent of instructor. (DBRE course IL VI)         Fee $15

RES 151                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Advanced Principles 2000

Course focuses on advanced principles in real estate including agency, disclosure, environmental issues, escrow and license law. One of three MANDATORY courses for persons planning to take Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination.  Fee $15

RES 202                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Real Estate Contracts and Conveyances

Course concentrates on contracts and conveyances in real estate. Content includes deeds, fixtures, contracts, real estate closings, foreclosure and redemption; land use controls, landlord/tenant relationship, cooperatives and condominiums. One of three MANDATORY courses for persons planning to take Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination.                                                     Fee $15

RES 203                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Real Estate Brokerage Administration

Course focuses on brokerage administration of a real estate business. Content includes Illinois real estate law and licensure, listings, title search, forms for closing, contract forms and the broker-salesperson relationship. One of three MANDATORY courses for persons planning to take Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination.                                                                                                      Fee $15

RES 204                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Real Estate Finance

Course examines financing of real estate. Content includes types of financing, sources of financing, mortgages, mortgage documents, mortgage closing, interest, liens, foreclosure, real property insurance, mortgage risk, principles of property value for mortgage credit, mortgage analysis and construction loans. An ELECTIVE course for persons planning to take Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination.          Fee $15

RES 205                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Commercial and industrial Real Estate

Advanced course presents overview of real estate concerned with brokerage, management; leasing and investing in commercial and industrial properties. It assumes student has had some exposure to real estate profession. Content includes types of properties, valuation techniques, financial analysis, locating and acquiring properties, marketing, rentals, sales, and general management. Fee $15

RES 206                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Real Estate Investments

Course introduces characteristics of all income-producing properties and techniques used to evaluate such properties. Contemporary analysis stressed. Content includes tax implications, leasing, management, syndication, building and development, and financing. Fee $15

RES 207                                                                                                                               2:2:0
Basic Principles of Title Insurance

Introductory course concentrates on the concept of title with all rights and interests attached to it and protection of purchase of real estate against loss or damages due to defects in the title. RES 207 requires understanding of considerable amount of terminology. Content includes real estate principles, title searching, abstracts, legal descriptions, underwriting, closings, various policies, federal agency regulation, and real estate title business.    Fee $15

RES 208                                                                                                                               2:2:0
Advanced Principles of Title Insurance

Course continues detailed study of principles of RES 207. Review and updating of information suitable for those with experience in the field of title, for attorneys and real estate brokers, and students in the mortgage loan area. Areas of concentration include public records, subdivisions, water and other rights, various encumbrances, uniform commercial code, title commitments, various title policies, endorsements, closing details and services, bankruptcy, claims, reinsurance, business management, and other subjects. Prerequisite: RES 207 or consent of department coordinator.    Fee $15

RES 209                                                                                                                               1:1:0
Property Management in Real Estate

Course explores management of real property. Content includes fundamentals of tenant-
management relationship; property modernization; property maintenance; leases, real property insurance; commercial property; industrial property and advertising. An ELECTIVE course for persons planning to take Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination. Fee $15

RES 280                                                                                                                               2:2:0
Mortgage Loan Originator

Course covers contemporary issues of mortgage lending. Content includes Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), various Acts that pertain to mortgage lending, as well as an overview of conventional, government and sub prime lending. Course satisfies the Illinois course requirement for a mortgage loan originator.

RES 290                                                                                                                     1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Real Estate

Course concentrates on special interest needs of real estate students and local business organizations. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat RES 290 up to three times on different topics for maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic.                                                                                                      Fee varies

*Course corresponds to Illinois Division of Banks and Real Estate (DBRE) generic codes - IL I through IL VI.

Russian

RUS 101                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Beginning Russian I

Course develops basic language skills, within the context of Russian culture. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor.                                                                                              Fee $20

RUS 102                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Beginning Russian II

This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in RUS 101: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of Russian culture. Prerequisite: RUS 101 or consent of instructor.        Fee $20

RUS 105                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Conversational Russian

Course provides conversational practice in Russian to develop oral facility. Course content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm and encourages vocabulary development. Oral presentations and class discussion of life in Russia are included. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or consent of instructor.                                                                                                     Fee $20

RUS 201                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Intermediate Russian I

Course continues development of basic skills. Course content includes a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises which focus on life in Russia. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or consent of instructor.    Fee $20

RUS 202                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Intermediate Russian II

Course continues Russian 201. Content includes expanding knowledge of Russian grammar and Soviet culture though practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. Prerequisite: RUS 201 or consent of instructor.                   Fee $20

Sociology

SOC 101                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Sociology

Course introduces sociological perspective used to study contemporary society, with focus on United States. Content includes culture, socialization, social interaction, groups and networks, deviance and social control, inequality in society, social institutions such as family or education, and processes of social change. IAI S7 900

SOC 103                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Social Problems

Course investigates social conditions that contribute to contemporary U.S. social problems. Content includes globalization; poverty; discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age or sexual orientation; crime and criminal justice system; substance abuse; environmental problems; and war and terrorism. Recommended: SOC 101. IAI S7 901

SOC 104                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Sociology of Marriage and Family:  Relationships, Intimacy and Commitment

Course explores broad survey of issues related to marriage and family in contemporary society. Content includes nature of relationships and intimacy; love, dating, courtship, cohabitation, marriage and its alternatives, childbirth and parenting, and crises faced in intimate relationships such as divorce and family violence. Recommended: SOC 101. IAI S7 902

SOC 210                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Death and Dying

Course studies social and personal problems relating to crisis of dying and the phenomenon of death. Content includes medical ethics associated with aging; legal problems, euthanasia, social rituals and taboos of old age; family and personal dynamics associated with terminal illness; grieving process, personal clarification of feelings and attitudes about death and dying; suicide and nuclear war.

SOC 220                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Deviant Behavior

Course uses variety of sociological perspectives to study behaviors commonly labeled deviant because they fall outside societal norms. Content includes process of defining deviance; different forms of deviance such as criminal deviance to mental illness; social causes of deviance; social responses to deviance from stigmatization; systems of social control; reintegration of deviants into society. Recommended: SOC 101.

SOC 230                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Gender Roles

Course explores issues related to gender, across time and in contemporary society. Content includes social origins of gender roles; socialization into gender roles by family, schools, peers and the media; gender-based inequality in the family, employment, politics, and health; multicultural variations in gender roles, and future directions of gender roles. Recommended: SOC 101 or SOC 104.

SOC 232                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Diversity in American Society

Course examines history and contemporary landscape of diversity in American society. Content includes patterns of immigration, variations in inter-group relations, cultural expression of race and ethnicity, dimensions of religious diversity, instances of conflict and cooperation among diverse groups, governmental policy and the uniqueness of American civic culture. Recommended: SOC 101 or SSC 101.

SOC 233                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Growing Old in America: Diversity Issues

Course examines aging within multicultural society. Content includes effects of race, class, sex, physical and cognitive ability on aging among diverse populations in America; cultural expectations about and difficulties of aging; and impact of diversity issues among elderly on public policy decisions and implementation.

SOC 234                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Sociology of Violence

Course examines nature and causes of violence in context of contemporary American society. Content includes historical trends in violent behavior, social factors contributing to violence; types of violent behavior (interpersonal, collective, and organizational); strategies to prevent the expression of violence, and system of social control. Recommended: SOC 101.

SOC 240                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Social Research

Course provides basic introduction to social research. Content includes research design, methodology, simple statistical analysis of data, and interpretation of empirical social data. Students design, conduct and interpret a short survey. Prerequisite: Introductory course in any of the social sciences.

SOC 290                                                                                                                    1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Sociology

Course explores major issues relating to field of sociology. Topics selected from subspecialties: socialization, social organization, deviance, stratification, race and ethnicity, gender, social institutions, collective behavior, urbanization, and social change. Focus and/or scope differ from other sociology courses currently offered. Can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to nine credits. Prerequisite may vary by topic.        Fee varies

Speech

SPE 103                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Effective Speech

Course offers opportunities to develop capability in oral communications. Content includes rhetorical theory, organization and structure of ideas, techniques for general speaking and listening effectiveness, practical experience in individual and group presentations. IAI C2 900

SPE 104                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Oral Interpretation

Course focuses on analysis and appreciation of literary art through oral presentation. Selections drawn from representative examples of prose, poetry, and drama. Content includes development of voice and body, effective use of the speaking voice, various evaluation and reading techniques, presentation skills, and integrated body movements.

SPE 105                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Training of the Speaking Voice

Course involves an individualized study and application of principles involving the vocal system. Focus is on practice and evaluation for improvement and proficiency in articulation, diction, phonation and resonance.

SPE 115                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Interpersonal Communications Across Cultures

Course studies the communication process: communication as action, as interaction, as transaction, and focuses on development, understanding and application of critical aspects of interpersonal communications involving the self and persons from similar backgrounds, and the self and persons from different cultures. Interpersonal communications situations include relationships, conflict/resolution, and power. Prerequisite: EGL 101 or SPE 103 or consent of instructor.

SPE 209                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Persuasive Speaking

Course studies principles and practice of persuasion. Content includes analysis of methods for presentation of persuasive oral messages, motivational techniques, understanding and analyzing specific audience characteristics, preparation for and delivery of presentations. Prerequisite: SPE 103.

SPE 215                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Group Discussion

Course offers an introduction to the principles of group problem solving. Content includes patterns of leadership roles, group process, and interpersonal behavior within the small group. Focus is on verbal techniques, roles, and communication skills within the small group structure.

SPE 290                                                                                                                             1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Speech
Course will explore selected topics in speech, writing and delivery, interpersonal communication and intrapersonal communication. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisite: Varies depending on specific topic.
Fee varies

Spanish

(Also see Social Science/SSC 205)

SPN 101                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Beginning Spanish I

Course develops basic language skills within context of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor.  Fee $20

SPN 102                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Beginning Spanish II

Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in SPN 101. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPN 101 or consent of instructor.    Fee $20

SPN 105                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Conversational Spanish

Course continues the oral skills developed in the first year. Content includes conversation and oral drills for to provide additional audiolingual training. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or consent of instructor.                                                         Fee $20

SPN 201                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Intermediate Spanish I

Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises which focus on life in Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or consent of instructor.                                                                                                                       Fee $20

SPN 202                                                                                                                               4:3:2
Intermediate Spanish II

Course continues SPN 201. Content includes expanding knowledge of Spanish grammar and cultures through practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. Prerequisite: SPN 201 or consent of instructor.                                        Fee $20

SPN 205                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Spanish Conversation and Composition

Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Topics are drawn from contemporary life and culture. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or consent of instructor.        Fee $20

SPN 210                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Introduction to Spanish Literature

Course includes reading of selected masterpieces from various periods. Content includes speaking based on discussions of literary works read, and writing based on readings and class discussion. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or consent of instructor.

Social Science

SSC 101                                                                                                                              3:3:0
The Individual in Modern Society

Course introduces the social sciences by examining the individual’s role in Modern Societies, using an interdisciplinary approach. Content explores perspectives of two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science. IAI S9 900

SSC 105                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Ethnic Studies

Course examines scope of ethnic studies. Content includes the concepts of ethnicity, dynamics of various ethnic groups and possible social consequences of continued ethnic affiliations. IAI S7 903D

SSC 201                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Global Studies

Course focuses on concepts of global interdependence. Content includes ecological, nuclear, technological and political-economic relations among selected developed and developing nations. Multidisciplinary approach uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science.

SSC 205                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Latin American Civilization and Culture

Course explores selected Latin American cultures and civilizations. Content includes historical background, with focus upon contemporary issues. Multidisciplinary approach) uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science.

SSC 206                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Contemporary China and Japan

Course explores current societies in China and Japan. Content focus is on contemporary political-economic and social issues. Multidisciplinary approach uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science.

SSC 240                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Social Research

Course introduces social research. Content includes research design, methodology, simple statistical analysis of data and interpretation of empirical social data. Students will design, conduct and interpret a short survey. Prerequisite: any SSC course with minimum grade of C.

SSC 290                                                                                                                    1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Social Science

Course explores major issues currently facing the United States and other nations of the world. Socioeconomic, political and other social-scientific perspectives are considered in the study of these global topics. Course has a different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department and can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to nine credits. Prerequisite may vary by topic.            Fee varies

Theater

(Also see HUM 126 and HUM 131)

THE 103                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Fundamentals of Acting

Course develops skill in the basic principles and techniques of acting. Content includes concentration, imagination, observation, relaxation and objectives, and improvisation, as well acting approaches such as Cohen, Meisner, Stanislavski and Shurtleff. Creation of roles is stressed, as well as development of voice and body control.

THE 115                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Stage Lighting

Course introduces physical properties and usage patterns of theatrical light. Content includes practical experience in lighting design, introduction to equipment and fixtures, preparation of lighting plots and integration of lighting with other elements of play production.     Fee $10

THE 130                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Directing

Course provides an in-depth study of the process of play directing. Content includes problems of script selection, casting, interpretation, rehearsing, and performance of selected plays. Prerequisite: THE 103.                                             Fee $10

THE 135                                                                                                                               2:1:2
Stagecraft I

Course presents bases of stagecraft. Content includes basic technical vocabulary, basic tool usage and fundamental craftsmanship in scene, light and sound design.                                                                                                                 Fee $20

THE 136                                                                                                                               2:1:2
Stagecraft II

Course advances skills learned in THE 135 and provides opportunity for practical application. Content includes pre- and post-technical execution of scene construction, stage lighting and sound manipulation. Prerequisite: THE 135.             Fee $20

THE 140                                                                                                                               3:2:2
Stage Movement

Course introduces principles and techniques of theatrical and dramatic stage movement. Focus is on body alignment, strength and flexibility.                Fee $10

THE 151                                                                                                                               1:0:5
Theater Practicum I

Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. IAI TA 918

THE 152                                                                                                                               1:0:5
Theater Practicum II

Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity.

THE 153                                                                                                                               1:0:5
Theater Practicum III

Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. IAI TA 918

THE 202                                                                                                                               3:3:0
Intermediate Acting

Course concentrates on character building and scene study. Content includes development of finer details of characterization and total physical presentation of a role, specialized voice and body exercises, and improvisations, with objective of viewing performance within context of entire dramatic production. Prerequisite: THE 103.

THE 290                                                                                                                      1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Theater
Course will offer specialized instruction in specific selected aspects of theater including acting, direction or technical design work. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisite: Varies depending on specific topic.
Fee varies

World Wide Web

(Also see Computer Applications for Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking and Systems, and Electronics and Computer Technology)

WWW 101                                                                                                                            1:1:1
Overview of the Internet

Course is introductory survey of the Internet, involving hands-on activities and lecture. Content includes types of information available on the Internet; various tools available on the Internet; application of search strategies to locate information on a specific topic available on the Internet. Intended for non-majors of the WWW program.                                                                                        Fee $15

WWW 111                                                                                                                            2:2:1
Fundamentals of the Internet

Course focuses on understanding the structure of the Internet, how it works, and issues surrounding its use. Content includes hands-on activities, examination and application of theoretical concepts, as well as use of Internet basics, Web browsers, URLs, Web pages, search engines, navigation tools, transferring files, electronic mail, discussion lists and newsgroup usage, “netiquette,” and ethical, legal, security, and societal issues. Recommended: CIS 101.                                                                                                                          Fee $25

WWW 131                                                                                                                            3:3:1
Building a Web Page

Course introduces processes needed to create customized and interactive Web pages. Involves hands-on activities. Content includes commands (tags) to create, format and link documents; tables, graphics, styles, forms, frames, scripts, multimedia, and other features of the Web page; guidelines of effective Web presentation in designing a Web page, and Web site organization. Recommended: WWW 111, or concurrent enrollment in WWW 111.               Fee $25

WWW 132                                                                                                                          2:2:1
Cascading Style Sheets

Course expands basic development of Web pages. Content focuses on the use of Cascading Style Sheet to present the content of a well structured XHTML document in a meaningful method. Recommended: WWW 131 or working knowledge of HTML/XHTML.
Fee $15

WWW 135                                                                                                                            3:3:1
Introduction to Web-Based Course Development

Course introduces various developmental and implementation models for designing an online instructional course module as well as the tools necessary to maintain such courses. Content includes skills necessary for working with clients and subject matter experts; hands-on experience developing, executing, debugging, and assessing instructional course modules and their components. Recommended: WWW 131 or basic knowledge of HTML.  Fee $25

WWW 141                                                                                                                            3:3:1
Web Authoring Software

Course introduces a popular HTML editor. Content includes learning how to lay out Web pages using layers, tables, style sheets, frames, rollovers and form; building a Web site and learning how to upload files to a remote server; introduction to the DHTML and animation capabilities of the Web authoring software. Recommended: General knowledge of basic HTML.                                Fee $25

WWW 145                                                                                                                            3:3:1
Introduction to Database-Driven Web Sites

Course provides a general introduction to the basic framework of a database-driven web site. Content includes sample databases and a popular, industry standard software tool for creating site definitions; and to plan, develop, and implement a web database application. Recommended: WWW 141 or equivalent knowledge.                                                                                                    Fee $25

WWW 151                                                                                                                            3:3:2
Web Development Tools

Course introduces Web development tools, including HTML editors and Web site managers as well as graphics manipulation tools. Content includes use of these tools to create interactive Web Sites which integrate style sheets, DHTML components and Javascripts. Recommended: WWW 131 with minimum grade of C.                                                                                                                      Fee $25

WWW 155                                                                                                                            2:2:0
Blogging and Podcasting
Course combines hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with web pages using blogs and podcasts. Content includes creating blog entries using a variety of tools; reading and commenting on blogs; creating, editing, and distributing podcasts; and understanding the RSS file format. Recommended: WWW 131 or basic knowledge of HTML or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
Fee $15

WWW 161                                                                                                                            4:3:2
Macromedia Flash

Course introduces Flash authoring environment and basic features and functions of the Flash application, to create high-impact Web sites. Content includes activities using the program’s tools and modifiers, color capabilities, text formatting; sound importing methods; bitmap optimization capabilities. Recommended: WWW 131.                                                                                        Fee $25

WWW 171                                                                                                                            3:3:1
Advanced Web Page Development

Course expands basic development of Web pages to build additional inter- action and functionality into them. Content includes style sheets, data-base queries, basic scripting, applets, and Dynamic HTML as incorporated into the Web page code; Web site organization and navigation strategies. Recommended: knowledge of basic programming concepts, WWW 131.                Fee $15

WWW 181                                                                                                                            4:3:2
Web Scripting

Course combines hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with developing web applications with JavaScript, PHP, XML, or another contemporary web language. Content includes enhancing web pages using interactive features; manipulating built-in objects; and validating and processing forms. Course can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to 12 twelve credits. Recommended: CSC 155 or CSC 156, and WWW 171, each with minimum grade of C or consent of instructor, coordinaror or department chair..                                                                                                       Fee $15

WWW 185                                                                                                                             3:2:2
Web Development Using Ruby on Rails
Course combines hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with web development using the Ruby language and the Rails platform. Recommended: WWW 171 or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
Fee $15

WWW 195                                                                                                                            3:3:1
E-Learning Development

Course applies a set of ideas and methods for planning, creating and managing a web-based e-learning instructional system. Content of capstone course reflects upon and implements skills, methods and technologies learned in previous e-learning courses to research, analyze, plan and develop an e-learning instructional system project. Recommended: Completion of certificate core courses with minimum of C in those courses or comparable experience. Fee $25

WWW 205                                                                                                                            4:3:2
Web Database Management

Course introduces Web database technologies. Content includes hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with methods used to create dynamic Web applications that interact with a data source, such as a relational database. Elective for majors of World Wide Web program. Recommended: WWW 171 and CAB 140, with minimum grade of C.                        Fee $45

WWW 210                                                                                                                            4:3:2
Web Site Maintenance and Management

Course presents technical and people management skills needed to set up and maintain a Web site. Content includes hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with technical and Web development skills required to setup and maintain both Internet and Intranet Web sites. Involves team work in Web site development, to create, plan, implement, test and evaluate Web sites. Prerequisite: WWW 171, with minimum grade of C.             Fee $45

WWW 220                                                                                                                            4:3:2
Active Server Pages

Course introduces Active Server Pages (ASP+). Content includes hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with developing advanced Web applications using Active Server Pages (ASP+); advanced Internet architecture, using advanced Web development tools; the Active Server Page model, processing forms, integrating Web applications with data; and other server-based applications, configuring Web applications, and using Web services to integrate Web applications. Recommended: WWW 181 and WWW 205, with minimum grade of C. Fee $25

WWW 221                                                                                                                             3:2:2
AJAX Using ASP.NET
Course combines hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with developing web applications using Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) with ASP.NET. Content includes creating dynamic web pages using AJAX; client-side and server-side controls; data binding and validation; and integration with other web development technologies. Recommended: WWW 220 or knowledge of basic programming concepts, or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
Fee $15

WWW 251                                                                                                                          3:2:10
Internship Experience

Course involves direct work experience for at least ten hours per week in a computer-related environment. Content includes applying previously learned skills and knowledge to daily work activities; close work with discipline-related instructor; weekly classroom meetings to integrate work experience with classroom activities. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 (fifteen) credits in WWW with minimum grade of C for all courses and consent of instructor or department coordinator.
Fee Varies

WWW 290                                                                                                                  1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in World Wide Web

Course covers a variety of different topics current with technology advances on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics will be identified for each section of the course. Can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to nine credits. Prerequisite may vary by topic. Fee varies