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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.
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.
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
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
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
(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.
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
(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
(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 &nb