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Course Descriptions

Below is a listing of all courses taught at Hinds Community College, including their descriptions. For all current course availabilities and times, click here.
 

Industrial Maintenance Technology
  

  • IMM 1921 - Supervised Work Experience in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course if a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 internship hours. (3 hr externship)
  

  • IMM 1922 - Supervised Work Experience in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 internship hours. (6 hr externship)
  

  • IMM 1923 - Supervised Work Experience in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 internship hours. (9 hr externship)
  

  • IMM 1924 - Supervised Work Experience in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 internship hours. (12 hr externship)
  

  • IMM 1925 - Supervised Work Experience in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

    5 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 internship hours. (15 hr externship)
  

  • IMM 1926 - Supervised Work Experience in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

    6 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 internship hours. (18 hr externship)
  

  • IMM 1935 - Manufacturing Skills Basic

    5 SH
    (Prerequisites: Silver Level Career Readiness Certificate) Manufacturing Skills is the initial course designed to provide the student with the basic skills needed to be successful in a high-performance manufacturing environment.  The course covers 5 major areas of knowledge that are considered critical for employment in a high-performance manufacturing company.  The topics covered include: Basic Computer Literacy, Safety and CPR, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measurement, and an introduction to manufacturing improvement methods that covers Lean Manufacturing, Quick Changeover, 5S, Teamwork, and Problem-solving.  This course includes the installation of different motor control circuits and devices.  Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. (2 hr lecture, 6 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2114 - Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) Maintenance and troubleshooting techniques, use of technical manuals and test equipment, and inspection/evaluation/repair of equipment. (1 hr lecture, 6 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2124 - Power Tools, Machining, & Materials

    4 SH
    This course is designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all mechanical maintenance courses.  This course includes safety, powered hand and stationary tools, use of a calculator, test equipment familiarization and terminology. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2214 - Advanced Electrical Industrial Maintenance

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IMM 1113  or CTE 1143 ) This course includes hazardous locations, electronic components, E&I drawings, motor controls, distribution equipment, transformer applications, and conductor selection and calculation.  Instructors for this course must be certified as an NCCER Instructor. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2224 - Advanced Mechanical Industrial Maintenance

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IMM 1113  or CTE 1143 ) This course includes temporary grounding, layout and installation of tubing and piping systems, machine bending of conduit, hydraulic controls, pneumatic controls, and motor-operated valves.  Instructors for this course must be certified as an NCCER Instructor. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2424 - Solid State Motor Control

    4 SH
    This course includes principles and operation of solid state motor control.  Additionally, the course includes the design, installation, and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2433 - Electronic Motion Control

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: IMM 1153 ) This course explains applications and operating procedures of solid-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives as well as troubleshooting procedures. (1 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2443 - NCCER Pipefitting Level 1

    3 SH
    This course includes basic principles of piping and pipefitting, and basic pipefitting procedures for threaded pipe systems. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2513 - Programmable Logic Controllers Multi-Platform

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: ELT 1413  or IMM 1323  or Instructor Approval) This course covers use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings as well as the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the accelerated programming across multiple PLC platforms, installation and maintenance of PLCs. (1 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2613 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    3 SH
    This course includes instruction in the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings.  This course also includes the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLCs. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2623 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

    3 SH
    Advanced PLC course that provides instruction in the various operations, installations, and maintenance of electric motor controls.  Also, information in such areas as sequencer, program control, introduction to function blocks, sequential function chart, introduction to HMI, and logical and conversion instructions. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2714 - CNC Computer-Assisted Manufacturing

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) An introduction of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices.  Includes the use of the Cartesian coordinate system, programming codes and command, and tolling requirements for CNC/CAM machines. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2723 - Maintenance Reliability

    3 SH
    This course includes four major performance domains that are aligned to the Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional Certification.  Domains include maintenance practices, preventive and predictive maintenance and analysis, and corrective maintenance. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2814 - Mechatronics Programming I

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval or IMM 2513 ) This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in programming and sequencing mechatronics systems. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2824 - Mechatronics Robotics

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in programming and troubleshooting robotic systems. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2833 - Mechatronics Process Control

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) A study of the instruments and instrument systems used in chemical processing including terminology, primary variables, symbols, and control loops. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2844 - Mechatronics Programming II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IMM 2814 ) This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in advanced programming and network integration or mechatronic systems. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2854 - Mechatronics Troubleshooting and Repair

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) The course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in troubleshooting complex mechatronics systems. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • IMM 2863 - Data Acquisition and Communication

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This is a course in acquisition and communication of systems data in industrial automated applications. (1 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)

Information Systems Technology
  

  • IST 1114 - Fundamentals of Information Technology

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course introduces microcomputer operation, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and online applications.  It is designed for students with limited computer proficiency and is to be taken by those students in addition to the courses listed in the course sequence. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1124 - IT Foundations

    4 SH
    This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components and interpersonal communications for information technology (IT) professionals.  Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, printers, safety and environmental issues, communication, and professional behavior. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications

    4 SH
    This course presents basic concepts of telephony, local area networks, wide area networks, data transmission, and topology methods. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1144 - Principles of Information Security

    4 SH
    This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1154 - Web and Programming Concepts

    4 SH
    This course is an introduction to website development and programming logic.  Students will gain hands-on experience in the development of computer programs.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a website. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts

    3 SH
    This course is an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases. Emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. QBE and SQL are explored. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1174 - Principles of Database Management

    3 SH
    This course is designed to give students a firm foundation in basic database tasks, enabling them to design, create, and maintain a small-scale database.  Students will gain a conceptual understanding of database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students will also learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1214 - Client Installation and Configuration

    4 SH
    This course is designed to help the student install, support, and troubleshoot a current client operating system.  Emphasis will be placed on common user operations as well as the network administrator’s support of the client. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1224 - Network Components

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1134 ) This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1244 - Network Administration Using Microsoft® Windows Server

    4 SH
    This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft® Windows Server network operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1254 - Network Administration Using Linux

    4 SH
    This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, and administrative tasks of a functional server. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1264 - Microsoft® Office Applications

    4 SH
    This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software application. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1273 - Career Development

    3 SH
    This course provides practical exercises in both the technical and social skills necessary for employment. Interpersonal skills, the job search process, and the importance of high standards of personal and professional relationships are stressed. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1283 - Programming Principles with Swift

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is designed to help students build a solid foundation in programming using Swift.  Students get practical experience with the tools and techniques they’ll need to build basic iOS apps from scratch.  They’ll also need to build basic iOS apps from scratch.  They’ll also learn problem-solving skills and develop their own ways of breaking down problems into manageable pieces.  As they gain more practice as programmers, they’ll get better at designing clever and efficient solutions to coding challenges. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1314 - Visual BASIC Programming Language

    4 SH
    This introduction to the Visual BASIC programming language familiarizes the student with object-oriented programming and a graphical integrated development environment. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1324 - RPG Programming Language

    4 SH
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the RPG language for the creation of business applications. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1334 - COBOL Programming Language

    4 SH
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the COBOL language for business applications, including arithmetic operations, report editing, control break processing, and table processing techniques. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1414 - Client-Side Programming

    4 SH
    This course offers a comprehensive understanding of programming using JavaScript. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1424 - Web Design Applications

    4 SH
    This course involves the application of various professional and personal Web design techniques.  Students will work with the latest WYSIWYG editors, HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1434 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS

    4 SH
    This course involves the application of various professional and personal Web design techniques.  Students will work with the latest WYSIWYG editors, HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1453 - Principles of Mobile App Development

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is designed to help students build a solid foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as a language.  Students get practical experience with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app from scratch.  They’ll also learn user interface design principles, which are fundamental to programming and making great apps.  (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1483 - Fundamentals of Virtualization

    3 SH
    This course presents basic concepts of operating system virtualization, cloning, teams, and virtual records.  (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1514 - SQL Programming I

    4 SH
    This course is the first of a two-part series that offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology, covering the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the Structured Query Language (SQL). Students are taught to retrieve data and produce readable output. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1524 - SQL Programming II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1514 ) This course is the second of a two-part series that offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology, covering the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the structured query language (SQL). Students are taught to retrieve data and produce readable output. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1534 - Database Architecture and Administration

    4 SH
    This course is the first of a two-part series designed to give students a firm foundation in basic database tasks enabling them to install, create, and maintain a database. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students will also learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1614 - Computer Forensics

    4 SH
    This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of computer forensics and laws pertaining to cyber crime.  This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with computer forensic investigations, understanding the boot processes and disk structure for multiple operating systems, and understanding the processes related to data acquisition during investigations. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals

    4 SH
    This course provides the fundamental understanding of network security principles, implementations, and the concepts, models, and technologies involved in creating a secure network environment. Topics include, but are not limited to, authentication, types of attacks and malicious code, and best practices for securing a network environment. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1634 - Wireless Security and Privacy

    4 SH
    This course provides a fundamental understanding of wireless architecture, security principles, and the technologies and principles involved in creating a secure wireless computer network environment.  Topics include wireless hardware, protocols, encryption, and how to prevent weaknesses in wireless technology. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1644 - Network Defense and Countermeasures

    4 SH
    This course provides a solid foundation of network security and the understanding of the process to create a network defense and counter defense strategy measure policy to respond to intrusion detection. Topics include Network Address Translation, packet filtering, proxy servers, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks used to design a network defense strategy. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1714 - Java Programming Language

    4 SH
    This introduction to the Java programming language is to include sort, loops, and arrays. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1724 - Programming in Python I

    4 SH
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to programming concepts and data informatics using Python through lecture and a series of practical hands-on exercises. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1744 - SAS Programming I

    4 SH
    This course is the first of a two-part series designed to give students an introduction to programming in SAS.  Students will learn to navigate the SAS programming and windows environments, read various types of data into SAS data sets, and create SAS variables and subset data.  Students will gain an understanding of how to create SAS variables and subset data, as well as combine SAS data.  Students will also learn how to create and enhance listing and summary reports. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1754 - R Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) In this course, students will learn how to program in R and how to use R for effective data analysis, graphics representation, and reporting. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1764 - Programming in Python II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1724 ) This course is designed to provide advanced information to programming concepts and data informatics using Python through lecture and a series of practical hands-on exercises.  (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 1811 - IST Seminar I

    1 SH
    The Information Systems Technology Seminars are designed to prepare students to enter the workplace.  Students learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, community involvement, professionalism, and the latest developments in the computer field. (1 hr lecture)
  

  • IST 1821 - IST Seminar II

    1 SH
    The Information Systems Technology Seminars are designed to prepare students to enter the workplace.  Students learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, community involvement, professionalism, and the latest developments in the computer field. (1 hr lecture)
  

  • IST 2111 - IST Seminar III

    1 SH
    The Information Systems Technology Seminars are designed to prepare students to enter the workplace.  Students learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, community involvement, professionalism, and the latest developments in the computer field. (1 hr lecture)
  

  • IST 2121 - IST Seminars IV

    1 SH
    The Information Systems Technology Seminars are designed to prepare students to enter the workplace.  Students learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, community involvement, professionalism, and the latest developments in the computer field. (1 hr lecture)
  

  • IST 2214 - Network Security

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1144 ) This course provides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls, and operating system hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2224 - Network Planning and Design

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1134  and IST 1224 ) This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting an analysis, and designing a solution. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2234 - Network Implementation

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1134 , IST 1224 ) This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2254 - Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft® Windows Server

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1244 ) This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft® Windows Server. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional server. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2264 - Advanced Network Administration Using Linux

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1254 ) This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Linux. This is an advanced administration course in network services for Linux users who wish to increase their skills. Students will learn how to apply security to network user profiles and resources, manage and compile the Linux kernel, manage network clients, and troubleshoot network processes and services. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2314 - Systems Analysis and Design

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1314 ) This course introduces techniques used in systems analysis and design. Emphasis will be placed on the design, development, and implementation of an information system. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2324 - Script Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is an introduction to the use of integrating scripts to add functionality to Web pages. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2334 - Advanced Visual BASIC Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1314 ) This course is a continuation of the Visual BASIC Programming Language course. Emphasis is placed on database access, file access, controls, and structures. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2344 - Database Programming and Design

    4 SH
    This course will introduce programming using a database management software application. Emphasis will be placed on menus and file maintenance. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2354 - Advanced RPG Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1324 ) This course is a continuation of the RPG programming language course. Emphasis is placed on advanced table processing, file maintenance, and interactive programming. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2364 - Advanced COBOL Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1334 ) This course is a continuation in the study of COBOL. Emphasis is placed on advanced table processing, file maintenance, and interactive programming. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2374 - C++ Programming Language

    4 SH
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the C++ programming language and its basic functions. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2384 - Advanced C++ Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 2374 ) This course is a continuation of the C++ programming language course. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2424 - XML Programming

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Extensible Markup Language (XML). (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2434 - Server-Side Programming I

    4 SH
    This course provides the student with an introduction to creating dynamic Web applications using server-side technologies. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2444 - Server-Side Programming II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 2434 ) This course is a continuation of Server-Side Programming I with an increased emphasis on data-driven content. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2453 - Mobile Application Development

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1453 ) The emergence of a new generation of highly-capable devices and platforms has opened up opportunities for application developers.  Mobile development differs from conventional desktop development in that mobile devices operate in a constrained world with smaller screens, slower network connections, as well as limited memory and processing power. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2464 - PowerShell Programming

    4 SH
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the PowerShell command line language and its use in monitoring and maintaining a Microsoft® network.  The student will become familiar with the syntax of the command. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2514 - Advanced Database Architecture and Administration

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1534 ) This course is a continuation of Database Architecture and Administration. It is designed to provide a firm foundation in basic database tasks enabling students to design, create, and maintain a database. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students will also learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2524 - Linux Operating Systems Fundamentals

    4 SH
    In this course, students develop proficiency in using and customizing a Linux operating system for common command line processes and desktop productivity roles. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2534 - IT Project Management

    4 SH
    In this course, students develop proficiency in using and customizing a project timeline for IT implementation. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2584 - C# Programming Language

    4 SH
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the C# programming language and its basic functions. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 2584 ) This course is a continuation of the C# Programming Language course. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2614 - Windows Security

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1244)   This course provides the knowledge and fundamental understanding of Windows security, how to harden current Windows operating systems, and how to defend against attacks.  Topics include designing Active Directory, authentication for Windows, group security and policy, service security, remote access security, planning a public key infrastructure, securing file resources, Internet Protocol Security, and additional Windows security topics. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2624 - Linux/Unix Security

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1254 ) This course provides the knowledge and fundamental understating of Linux/Unix security, how to harden Linux/Unix, and how to defend against potential attacks against vulnerabilities and unused system services.  Topics include how to protect password files, monitor log files, use port scanners, network scanners, and additional Linux/Unix security topics. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2634 - Security Testing and Implementation

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1134 , IST 1224 ) This course provides an in-depth exploration of various methods for gaining unauthorized access and explores network security concepts from the point of view of hackers and their methodologies. Topics include hackers, crackers, ethical hackers, attacks, intrusion detection systems, malicious code, computer crime, and industrial espionage. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2724 - Advanced Java Programming

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1714 ) This course is a second of a two-part series that offers students an extensive introduction into Java Programming.  Students will be taught advanced concepts of arrays, inheritance, applets, and swing components. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2814 - Full-Stack Web Development

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154   or IST 1434 ) This course offers students an introduction to Full-Stack Web Development (Django or other applicable software).  Students will be taught concepts related to Django and other aspects of full-stack web development components and applications. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2824 - Extended Reality (XR) 3D Model

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course provides an introduction to 3D content creation using design visualization software with emphasis on the connection to the creative thought process.  Students will learn an overview of the workflow relating to animation, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2834 - Extended Reality (XR) Development

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is designed to introduce students to extended reality development as it relates to various industries.  This course will provide students an understanding of the tools and skills sets necessary to develop extended reality experiences. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2844 - Extended Reality (XR) Project Design

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 2834 ) This course is designed to immerse students into the creation process for multiple types of extended reality experiences.  Students will gain an understanding of the complete design process of an extended reality experience, and the team effort required to create quality immersive experiences.  Students will also develop a portfolio of entry-level work.  (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2854 - Extended Reality (XR) Digital Artistry

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is designed to provide an introduction to the tools required to create and edit graphic images. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2884 - Full-Stack Web Application

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is a second of a two-part series that offers students an extensive introduction into web application (Spring or other applicable software).  Students will be taught advanced concepts of components.  (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2913 - Supervised Work Experience in Information Systems Technology

    3 SH
    This course is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. (9 hr externship)
  

  • IST 2923 - Special Problem in Information Systems Technology

    3 SH
    A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Information Systems Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • IST 2955 - Capstone Coding Project

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: IST 1154  or IST 1434 ) This course is designed to encourage the student to think critically, and solve challenging issues.  Students will apply the skills gained to a coding project/projects. (3 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)

Interactive Media Design Technology
  

  • IMT 1114 - Introduction to Animation and Simulation Design

    4 SH
    This courses identifies the foundation skills necessary in the game design industry.  Content such as safety, ethical issues, video game history, career opportunities, game mechanics, and photography is offered to students.  (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
 

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