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Prerequisite:

Will vary by topic

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Course (Catalog) Description:

Course covers a variety of different topics current with technological advances in Computer Information Systems. Topics will be identified for each section of the course and students may repeat the course three times with different topics.

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Learning Objectives:

Objectives will vary per course content with the objective of keeping students aware of the latest technologies.

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Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

Varies.

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Methods of Instruction:

Methods include lectures, class exercises and class discussion, including "hands-on" lab exercises and projects whenever appropriate.

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Course Practices Required:

Read course materials - textbook and current journals. Attend and participate in class lecture and lab. Complete required assignments, exercises, quizzes and exams.

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Instructional Materials:

TBA: Determined by course.

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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Homework, quizzes, examinations, completion of lab assignments, exercises.

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Other Course Information:

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

This course will be an elective for the mainframe and microcomputer A.A.S. degree and any of the CIS certificates.