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Catalog: 2012–2013 Catalog Year
Course Descriptions
Information Systems (IS)
Technology Division
IS 101: Introduction to Information Systems
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the student to the role of computers in today's technology-driven environment, allowing for a hands-on lab experience. Students will be introduced to the Internet, distance education, and the World Wide Web for research, along with operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, database and basic multi-media. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate basic computer survival skills, understand computer terminology, and create data using a variety of software.
IS 201: Computer Applications
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: IS 101 or experience in office software.
Develops the student's knowledge in integrated office productivity software. Topics will cover word processing, database, spreadsheets and working with macro programming. Coursework or experience using office software is essential for successful completion and gives students the foundation to pass expert level certification tests.
Italian (ITAL)
Communications and Fine Arts Division
ITAL 101: Italian Conversational I
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening, reading and writing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of Italian-English words can be developed to suit student needs. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ITAL 102: Italian Conversational II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: ITAL 101 or consent of instructor
Continues from the first semester of Italian to build on speaking, writing and reading skills in the Italian language. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ITAL 103: Italian, Conversational III
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Continues from the second semester of Italian to build on speaking, writing and reading skills in the Italian language. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ITAL 104: Italian, Conversational IV
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Continues from the third semester of Italian to build on speaking, writing and reading skills in the Italian language. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ITAL 111: First Year Italian I
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the Italian language through the development of language skills and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Italian culture.
ITAL 112: Elementary Italian II
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: ITAL 111
Continues study of the Italian language through the development of language skills and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Italian culture.