SECTION I
CORRECTIONS/UPDATES: 2003-2004 Catalog
p.
31 Add “HIS 216 (S2 915N)”
to the list of IAI General Education Courses approved for the area
of Social and Behavioral Science.
p. 32 Add the following to the list of IAI General Education
Courses approved for the area
of Humanities/Fine Arts:
EGL 224
H3 910D
EGL 225
H3 911D
EGL 226
H3 910D
EGL 230
H3 908N
p.
35 Under Programs offered
to residents of the Oakton district by College of DuPage,
delete “Service Technician
(Certificate).”
p. 248 Add the following IAI codes beneath course descriptions:
EGL 224
H3 910D
EGL 225
H3 911D
EGL 226
H3 910D
EGL 230
H3 908N
p. 265 Add the IAI code “S2 915N” beneath the course description
for HIS 216.
p. 310 NUR 212 should show a credit:lecture:lab ratio of 3:1.5:4.
pp.
324-327 All fees for Real Estate
(RES) courses should be $15.
SECTION
II
COURSE
& CURRICULUM CHANGES INCLUDED IN 2003-2004 CATALOG
ACCOUNTING
Course additions:
ACC 165
1:1:0
Advanced Computer Accounting
Applications
This course assumes recent student experience in the
areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll,
with the software being used in this class. It introduces the student to applications
that include: inventory, budgets, account reconciliation, time tracking, customizing
reports, and importing and exporting files.
Prerequisite: ACC 163 or consent
of instructor or department chair.
Fee $10
ACC 275
3:3:0
IRS Enrolled Agent Exam Preparation
Course
This course is designed to prepare students to take
the IRS Enrolled Agent Exam. The course focuses on tax theory and its application
in different areas and situations. The taxation of individuals, sole proprietorships,
partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries, estates, trusts, and gifts will be
covered. Many practice questions will be worked. There will be training and
practice in how to analyze and answer test questions. Experience in a simulated
testing environment will be provided. Students who want a review of taxation
in the areas described above, but do not expect to take the exam, may also
take this course.
Prerequisite: ACC 274 or consent
of instructor or department chair.
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Course revisions:
AHR 207
CM Test Review and Preparation
Change title to: Certification
Review and Preparation
Change course description to:
This course reviews the reference
book prepared by the International Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be prepared for
certification exams given by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES),
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) and North American Technician
Excellence (NATE) societies.
AHR 210
Medium and High Pressure Steam
Boilers and Operation
Change title to: High Pressure
Steam Boilers and Operation
Change course description to:
This course covers high pressure steam boilers as per ASME code standards.
Basic boiler room systems, fittings and accessories, feedwater heaters, desuperheating
and pressure reducing stations, fuel combustion and draft, combustion controls
are thoroughly covered. Students learn the proper practices of boiler requirements to function
properly and safely. This is a classroom course only.
ART (also see Graphic Design curriculum,
p. 12)
Course additions:
ART 220
3:0:6
Advanced Digital Photography
As a continuation of ART 117, this course utilizes
the basic principles and tools of digital photography used in ART 117 and
deals with the manipulative and experimental nature of the medium. Emphasis
is on the creation of original work utilizing the digital camera. The class
studies the development of manipulative photography. Studio work outside of
regular class time is required.
Prerequisite: ART 117 or equivalent.
Fee $75
ART 274
3:0:6
Game Modeling and Character Development
This course explores animation,
modeling and texturing specific to games and post-production. Character animation
involving looping, character interacting and timing are covered. Modeling
and texturing in different resolutions is covered along with vertex coloring.
Prerequisite: ART 260 and ART
261.
Fee $75
ART 275
3:0:6
Game Systems and Design
This course covers the practical
aspects of game design such as interface design, game documentation, and working
with game tests. Experimental and conceptual topics of play mechanics, experience
design, design of gaming spaces, and game balancing are covered.
Prerequisite: ART 105 recommended.
Fee $75
ART 276
1:0:2
Game Portfolio Development
This course covers developing
a portfolio for the game industry, and for transfer to other art schools.
The portfolio will demonstrate those skills used in the game development industry.
Examples of animation for games, concept art, modeling, texturing and level
design will be included.
Prerequisite: ART 216, ART
262, ART 270, ART 274, and ART 275.
Fee $50
A.S. FOR SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS
Curriculum revision:
For the Associate in Science
degree for Science or Mathematics (#0650), add “or CSC 170 and CSC 173; or
CSC 156” to the suggested major requirements; total semester credit hours
remain the same.
BIOLOGY
Courses deleted from catalog
(but which may be scheduled again in the future):
BIO
140 Field Biology
BIO
221 General Botany
CISCO NETWORK ACADEMY (also see Computer Networking curriculum, p. 8)
Course additions:
CNA 105
3:3:2
Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling
This is
the same course as ELT 105 and students cannot receive credit for both CNA
105 and ELT 105. This course covers the physical aspects of voice and data
network cabling and installation. It also provides an overview of the industry
and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical
networks, as well as signal transmission. This hands-on, lab-oriented course
stresses documentation, design and installation issues, laboratory safety,
on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. The course
helps prepare students for the BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level
1 exam.
Fee $40
CNA 211
4:3:2
Advanced Routing CCNP5
This course focuses on advanced routing and
using Cisco routers connected in local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area
networks (WANs) typically found at medium to large network sites. Upon completion
of this training course, the student will be able to select and implement
the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to build a scalable network. Course
consists of hands-on labs consisting of: managing IP traffic; routing protocols;
configuring OSPF, IGRP, ISDN, and HDLC; and optimizing routing protocols.
Prerequisite: Completion of CNA 114 or instructor’s consent.
Fee $40
CNA 212
4:3:2
Remote Access CCNP6
This course focuses on selecting Cisco products
for remote connections, assembling and cabling the WAN components, and configuring
asynchronous connections with modems. Students will also configure remote
connections using PPP, CHAP, ISDN and DDR to enhance remote connectivity,
establish a dedicated frame relay connection, and control traffic flow with
traffic shaping. Course is taught using hands-on lab equipment.
Prerequisite: Completion of CNA 114 or instructor’s consent.
Fee $40
CNA
213
4:3:2
Multi-Layer
Switching CCNP7
This course focuses on selecting Cisco products
for multi-layer switching concepts. Issues with traditional networks, network
traffic, and characteristics of various switching technologies are addressed.
Course will concentrate on LAN media types, fast Ethernet, gigabit Ethernet,
and switch configurations. VLANs, VTP, spanning tree, routing between VLANs,
and multi-layer switching configurations are covered in a hands-on lab environment.
Prerequisite:
Completion of CNA 114 or instructor’s consent.
Fee $40
CNA 214
4:3:2
Internetwork
Troubleshooting CCNP8
This course focuses on network troubleshooting.
Students learn troubleshooting methodologies and use network management and
diagnostic tools utilizing Cisco networking equipment. Students also learn
to troubleshoot LAN hardware/software and routing protocols. Course is taught
in a hands-on lab environment.
Prerequisite:
Completion of CNA 114 or instructor’s consent.
Fee $40
CNA
290
1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics
in Networking
This course explores major
issues in the field of Computer Networking. Topics will be selected from the
following subspecialties as they relate to networking: Routers, Switches,
LAN, WAN, Network wiring, Wireless technologies, Security, and other topics
related to the field. This course will have 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 semester hours of credit.
Prerequisite: Varies depending
on the specific topic; consent of instructor or chairperson.
Fee varies
COMMUNICATIONS
Course addition:
COM 250
3:3:0
Introduction to Video Production
This course introduces
techniques used to plan and produce contemporary video and related media.
Specific units include scriptwriting and pre-production design, production
in a traditional TV studio environment, recording in “field” situations, and
video editing with linear and nonlinear systems.
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
Course additions:
CAD 231
3:2:2
Advanced SolidWorks
This course is an advanced
exploration of the theory and application of solid modeling techniques for
product design and manufacturing using SolidWorks. Topics covered include
photorealistic rendering of computer models, animation, and advanced computer
modeling techniques. Design topics include molded parts, sheet metal, detail
drawings, and assemblies.
Prerequisite: CAD 230.
Fee $55
CAD 240
3:2:2
Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
This course explores issues in the field of computer-aided
design using Autodesk Inventor. Students learn basic parametric modeling techniques.
Topics include sketching tools, creating basic three-dimensional parts, assemblies
and 3-D presentations.
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills; drafting recommended
but not required.
Fee $55
CAD 241
3:2:2
Advanced Autodesk Inventor
This course explores advanced topics in Autodesk Inventor.
Student projects encompass parametric modeling, 3-D sketching, surfacing,
database functions, and simulating motion. Also covered is an advanced study
in 3-D modeling techniques and database techniques.
Prerequisite: CAD 240.
Fee $55
Course revision:
CAD 230
3D Graphics—Parametric Design
Change title to: Introduction
to SolidWorks
Change credit:lecture:lab ratio
to: 3:2:2
Change prerequisite to: Knowledge of basic computer keyboarding and drafting
fundamentals.
Change fee to $55
Change course description to:
This course explores the theory and application of solid modeling techniques
for product design and manufacturing using SolidWorks parametric modeling
software. Students learn how to take computer sketches and transform them
into three-dimensional features. Parametric modeling techniques are further
explored to teach students how to create computer models of plastic molded
parts, castings, and sheet metal. Students also learn photorealistic rendering
and animation of three-dimensional models to visually communicate design ideas.
COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Curriculum revisions:
Change requirements for the
Microsoft Office User Specialist Excel Expert certificate (#0304); total semester
credit hours increase to 15.
Course addition:
CAS 115
3:3:1
Comprehensive Word Processing
This course covers the use and application of basic
word processing functions including entering, formatting, editing, moving,
saving, printing and retrieving text as well as proofreading, correcting errors
and spell-checking. Additional features to be covered include page numbering,
headers and footers, footnotes/endnotes, hyphenation, thesaurus, merge, tables
(including math calculations), sort, macros, templates, table of contents,
indexes, fonts, and columns. An introduction to styles, charts, and forms
will be presented as well as other features and techniques that enhance and
simplify the creation of documents. Hands-on applications are provided to
reinforce their use. Students cannot receive credit in both CAS 115 and any
of CAS 111, CAS 112 or CAS 113.
Prerequisite: Hands-on experience on a microcomputer
and the ability to type 20 wpm or consent of instructor.
Fee $40
Course revisions:
CAS
111
Introduction
to Microsoft Word for Windows
Add
the following sentence to the course description: Students cannot receive credit
in both CAS 115 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112 or CAS 113.
CAS
112
Intermediate
Microsoft Word for Windows
Add
the following sentence to the course description: Students cannot receive credit
in both CAS 115 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112 or CAS 113.
CAS
113
Advanced
Microsoft Word for Windows
Add
the following sentence to the course description: Students cannot receive credit
in both CAS 115 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112 or CAS 113.
CAS 211
Word Processing Publishing
Change title to: Word Processing
Publishing and Web Design
Change credit:lecture:lab ratio
to 3:3:1
Change prerequisite to: CAS
115.
Change fee to $40
COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Curriculum addition:
Add an 18 semester credit hour
Computer Technology certificate (#0132).
Courses deleted from catalog
(but which may be scheduled again in the future):
CIS
216 Supporting Microsoft Windows
CIS
224 CICS Command Level Programming
COMPUTER NETWORKING (also see Cisco Network Academy courses,
p. 5)
Curriculum addition:
Add a 16 semester credit hour
Cisco Certified Network Professional certificate (#0171).
Curriculum revision:
Revise the requirements for
the Certified Novell Administration (CNA) certificate (#0128); change title
to: Network Administration certificate; total semester credit hours increase
to 27.
COMPUTER OFFICE
TECHNOLOGY
Curriculum revisions:
Revise the requirements for
the A.A.S. (#0301); total semester credit hours remain the same.
Revise the requirements for
the Administrative Assistant certificate (#0307); total semester credit hours
remain the same.
Revise the requirements for
the Office Information Processing Specialist certificate (#0308); total semester
credit hours increase to 14.
Course deleted from catalog
(but which may be scheduled again in the future):
COT
116 Electronic Computations
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Curriculum addition:
Add a 34 credit hour Early Childhood Education:
Advanced Administration certificate (#0076).
Course additions:
ECE 274
3:2:15
Early Childhood Director Practicum
This course emphasizes the
practical application of early childhood education principles and theories
in a supervisory capacity. Students work directly with an early childhood
director, program staff, families, and children. Students are supervised by
a qualified early childhood director and meet for a two-hour weekly seminar.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $50
ECE 280
1:1:0
Legal Aspects of Early Childhood
Administration
This course stresses the knowledge
and application of the legal responsibilities required by a director of an
early childhood facility. Emphasis is on the different legal structures and
licensing standards required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $10
ECE 281
2:2:0
Fiscal Management in Early
Childhood Administration
This course helps an early
childhood director fiscally manage a center. Emphasis is placed on developing
and administering budgets and financial reports. Students develop skills in
budgeting, cash flow management, grant writing and fund raising.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $10
ECE 282
2:2:0
Marketing and Public Relations
for the Early Childhood Program Director
This course provides knowledge
of the fundamentals of effective marketing, public relations and community
outreach for the early childhood director. Emphasis is on developing a market
plan and effective promotional literature, handbooks, newsletters and press
releases.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $10
ECE 283
1:1:0
Staff Management and Human
Relations in Early Childhood Programs
This course stresses the knowledge
of different supervisory and group facilitation styles. Skills in consensus
building, team development, and staff performance appraisal are emphasized.
Knowledge and application of group dynamics, communication styles, and techniques
for conflict resolution are also discussed.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $10
ECE 284
1:1:0
Leadership and Advocacy for
the Early Childhood Program Director
This course presents the knowledge
of organizational theory and leadership styles as they relate to early childhood/school
age work environments. Emphasis is on developing a center philosophy and mission
statement as well as the ability to advocate on behalf of young children,
their families and the profession.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $10
ECE 285
1:1:0
Communications for the Early
Childhood Program Director
This course provides knowledge
of the mechanics of written and oral communications for the Early Childhood
Director. Emphasis is on various methods of modern business communications.
Prerequisite: ECE 273 or consent
of chairperson.
Fee $10
Course revisions:
ECE 255
Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs
Change course description to:
This course
focuses on the relationship among theory, philosophy and practice. It gives
an overview of early childhood curriculum models and how they provide a conceptual
framework for instructional methods and assessment. The course covers the
principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally
appropriate curricula. It includes lesson plans; materials and equipment;
individual, small and large group activities; short and long-term goals; and
a study of the teacher’s roles and responsibilities in curriculum development.
ECE 273
Early Childhood Center Administration
Change title to: Introduction
to Early Childhood Administration
Courses deleted from catalog
(but which may be scheduled again in the future):
ECE
110 Introduction to Intergenerational
Programming
ECE
170 Development and Guidance
of the School Age Child
ECE
171 Theory and Methods for
the School Age Child
ECE
185 First Aid, Safety and Infant
CPR
EARTH SCIENCE
Course revision:
EAS 121
Physical Geography
Change course description to:
This course looks at the physical environments of
representative areas, emphasizing land form, climatic vegetation, soil regions,
and water supply. The distribution of these resources and their significance
for man are also studied. A student cannot receive credit in both EAS 121
and EAS 100.
ENGLISH
Course additions:
EGL 225
3:3:0
Women and Literature
This course provides an introduction
to fiction, poetry and drama written by women from the eighteenth through
the twentieth centuries. Emphasis is on the social, historical and intellectual
contexts of the literary works.
Prerequisite: EGL 101.
IAI Code H3 911D
