May 03, 2024

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

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Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).

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Computer Sciences & Information Systems
	CSIS 1010 - Beginning Keyboarding Credits: 3 During the semester, students will: demonstrate proficiency using the computer; learn the keyboard by touch keying at least 25+ net words a minute on 3-minute timed writings; demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques and be evaluated; operate the alphabetic keys, number row keys, and symbol keys of the main keyboard; operate the ten-key numeric keypad; complete special drills and activities. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1013 - How to Operate a Computer for Beginning Users Credits: 1 This course is designed for students who have little or no experience with a computer. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to login to the computer, open various programs, understand some basic computer terminology, use an internet search engine, save a file in different locations, and login to the MySLCC and Canvas systems of SLCC. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1015 - Word Processing Applications Credits: 1 Students will learn basic fundamentals of word processing. Students will learn to create and attach their documents to a e-portfolio. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1017 - Presentation Applications Credits: 1 Upon completion of this course, students will know the basic fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Students will learn how to create, format, and display presentations using PowerPoint. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1019 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 2 In this course, students will use various features and use of current spreadsheet software. Students will learn the syntax, use and application of spreadsheet features/tools through tutorial lessons and application exercise problems. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1020 - Computer Essentials Credits: 3 A hands-on introduction to problem solving using Computer Tools. Basic hardware and Office software products topics are discussed. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1030 - Foundations of Computer Science Credits: 3 Understand the world of computing that surrounds you: technology’s impact on society, hardware, SOHO networking, threats, Google as a verb, ethics/policy, file management, standards, disaster recovery & remote computing. Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1032 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3 This course covers fundamental Linux skills such as file management and manipulation, text processing, command line use, package management, filesystems, hardware, basic shell scripting and more. Students completing this course will have a solid understanding of basic Linux skills. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1030 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1050 - Fundamentals of Database Design and Processing Credits: 3 Course provides introduction & broad overview of concepts & basic skills in current database technologies to prepare students for further studies in database programming, application development & administration/management of database systems. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1020 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1070 - Living in a Digital World Credits: 3 This course explores 21st Century business tools needed to prepare learners using web based software with the latest digital media and technology in a real world context to share and communicate knowledge creating a social network. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1020 or computer and internet skills Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1080 - XML and Declarative Programming Credits: 3 This course describes how XML is used as both a text based markup language and metalanguages for describing and transmitting data (especially over a network). Other lisp-like metalanguages are also studied for comparison. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1340 or CSIS 1400 or equivalent programming experience Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1121 - CompTIA Credits: 3 Presents necessary competencies for an IT professional, including configuring, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance of PC hardware and operating systems. Students will take the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1122 - Linux System Administration I Credits: 3 This course covers fundamental Linux skills such as file management and manipulation, text processing, command line use, package management, file systems, hardware, and many more. The course also prepares students to take the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-101 exam. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1124 - Introduction to Microsoft Windows Desktop Credits: 3 This course provides students with the an overview of the Microsoft desktop operating system. It explores installation, features, and trouble shooting. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1121 or equivalent knowledge Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1129 - CompTIA Credits: 6 Presents necessary competencies for an IT professional, including configuring, troubleshooting, & performing preventative maintenance of PC hardware & operating systems. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1132 - Linux System Admin I Credits: 3 Students completing this course will have an in-depth knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux Systems. Topics include Security, user and group administration, networking, FACLs, LVM, task automation, troubleshooting, and more. This course helps prepare students to take Red Hat RHCSA or LPIC 1 exams. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1032 or equivalent knowledge Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1200 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3 This course covers how common network protocols are used within a network. Students will learn how to use Wireshark to capture and analyze network traffic such as: ARP, IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, RIP and EIGRP. Subnetting, VLSM, and CIDR are also covered. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1250 - Network Routing and Switching I Credits: 4 This course provides students with the fundamental Cisco CCENT level skills necessary to administer routers and switches. Students will use Cisco’s Packet Tracer software to create dynamic networking environments. Topics include static and dynamic routing, switch configuration, Implementing NAT and DHCP, network troubleshooting and more. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1200 or equivalent knowledge Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1251 - Network Routing and Switching II Credits: 4 This course provides students with advances skills in Cisco CCNA level networking. Topics covered include: VLSM and IPv6 addressing; extending switched networks with VLANs; configuring, verifying and troubleshooting VLANs; the VTP, RSTP, OSPF and EIGRP protocols. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1250 or equivalent knowledge Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1340 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3 A first course in programming. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of programming using an object-oriented language such as Java. No prior programming experience is necessary for successful course completion. Topics include: syntax, control structures, arrays and algorithms. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1030 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1350 - Apps and Applets: an Introduction to Programming Credits: 4 A first course in computer programming with an emphasis on interactive and graphical components. No prior programming experience is required for this course. Students will create a wide variety of interactive, interesting programs from business applications to game playing. Some software will be developed and simulated as apps in a mobile environment. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1030 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming Credits: 4 Object oriented design using UML: problem statement and glossary, use case diagram and scenarios, activity diagram, role/object mapping, and class diagrams. Introduction to Java: data types, control structures, methods and classes, arrays and introduction to the Java API. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1030 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: 4 In this course the student will study, implement and apply essential concepts that are often used in object-oriented programming: declaring and using classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, class associations, generic collections, generic methods and classes, unit testing, GUI and event-driven programming, exception handling, file I/O, and serialization. Prerequisite: CSIS 1400 or with approval of the CSIS Associate Dean Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1430 - Internet & XHTML Fundamentals Credits: 3 Students should have basic computer skills. Students will learn to use the Internet & create Websites. Topics include basic Internet applications & HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript & layout techniques. The Internets social & legal impacts will also be studied. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1020 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1440 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design Credits: 3 Provides practical experience designing the construction of object-oriented software. Topics include finding classes, identifying attributes and methods, UML, CRC cards, use-case scenarios. Software tools will be used. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1520 - Operating Systems Credits: 3 This course introduces the fundamental concepts of operating systems. Command-based & graphical OSs are examined. Concepts include: History of OS, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows, and Network OS. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1020 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1550 - SQL Programming Credits: 3 The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in SQL, a database computer language designed for the retrieval and management of data in relational database management systems (RDBMS). Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1020 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1600 - C++ Programming Credits: 4 Introductory programming course designed to develop a solid foundation in structured programming by developing computer programs to solve scientific and technical problems. Includes a brief introduction to object oriented programming. Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 1060 Recommended Corequisite: MATH 1060 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 1850 - Object-Oriented Programming for Visual Art Credits: 2 A course designed to teach the basics of computer programming skills for visual art production. Emphasis will be placed on the design and implementation of complex projects between art and programming applications. Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1800 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2000 - Co-Op Education Credits: 1-4 A supervised work experience in a business, industrial, or government environment related to a computer sciences and information systems major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific learning objectives. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2010 - Business Computer Proficiency Credits: 3 Course covers various features and functions of spreadsheet and database software for business applications. Class consists of lectures and demonstrations of how specific software tools can be used and correct formula and function syntax. Students will develop knowledge and skills using spreadsheet and database software as business problem solving tools. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1020 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2040 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3 The course provides significant problem solving experiences in a wide range of business-focused spreadsheet application problems using spreadsheet software. Prerequisite: CSIS 2010 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2050 - Advanced Database Applications Credits: 3 Students learn to apply the basic software skills learned in an introductory course in spreadsheet and database applications to design, develop and implement a business database management system using the resources provided by the textbook and the classroom sessions guided by the instructor. The database system development will be conducted by student project teams. Prerequisite: CSIS 2010 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2060 - Decision Support Systems Credits: 3 This course provides students with learning activities to apply database and spreadsheet software effectively and efficiently to solve real-world business decision support system (DSS) problems. Prerequisite: CSIS 2010 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2110 - Managing Microsoft Windows Server: Network Infrastructure Credits: 3 This course covers topics that a student would need to prepare for the Windows Server Network Infrastructure exam. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1121 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2120 - Microsoft Server Active Directory Administration Credits: 3 This course covers topics that a student would need to prepare for the Windows Server Active Directory exam. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1121 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2130 - Microsoft Server Administration Credits: 3 This course covers topics that a student would need to prepare for the Windows Server Administrator exam. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2132 - Linux System Admin II Credits: 3 Students completing this course will have an in-depth knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux Systems. Topics include Security, user and group administration, networking, FACLs, LVM, task automation, troubleshooting, and more. This course helps prepare students to take Red Hat RHCSA or LPIC 1 exams. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1132 or equivalent knowledge Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2133 - Cloud Computing Credits: 3 Students in this course will learn to develop technical skills in cloud computing services and the application of those services. The curriculum uses hands-on labs, online knowledge assessment, and project work. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to take the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect certification exam. Prerequisite: CSIS 1200 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2310 - Wireless Networking Credits: 3 This course prepares students to configure wireless networks from layers 1-4 of the OSI model. It includes wireless security, encryption, RF fundamentals, antenna design, Wi-Fi and more. Students setup WLANs and secure them. It uses the CWNA curriculum. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1200 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2320 - Computer and Network Security Credits: 3 This course covers network security and maps to the CompTIA Security+ exam. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1200 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2330 - Penetration Testing Credits: 3 Students learn how to secure computer networks from attacks by learning the tools and tactics employed by hackers to penetrate networks and compromise hosts computers. Topics include Using the Linux distribution Backtrack for pen-testing, network security and ethical hacking. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2340 - Cisco Security Credits: 3 This course covers the materials that a student would need to prepare for the Cisco CCNA Security Exam 210-260. Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2350 - Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator Credits: 4 This course prepares students to pass the Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) exam. This course helps students understand the legal and ethical aspects of information security and assurance. Students will study procedures for collecting and handling computer related evidence in criminal investigations. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2360 - Certified Ethical Hacker Credits: 4 This course prepares students to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam. Students will study and practice hacking techniques and master hacking technologies. Students will use advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers to defeat security defenses. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2410 - Advanced Programming Credits: 3 Students will develop substantial projects with the rigor required to succeed in CSIS-2420, four year colleges, or in the work place. Students will design, and publish applications that consist of graphical front-ends and database back-ends. They will be introduced to best practices such as recognizing and applying design patterns as well as to a new object oriented language. Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2420 - Algorithms & Data Structures Credits: 4 CSIS 2420 focuses on dynamic data structures including stacks, queues, linked lists, heaps, hash tables, balanced trees, and graphs. It also covers the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, including algorithms for recursion, sorting, searching and traversal operations. CSIS-2420 develops problem-solving skills through the design and implementation of programs that solve substantial programming challenges. Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 2410 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2430 - Discrete Structures Credits: 4 An introduction to discrete mathematics and algebraic structures as applied to computer science. Proposition and logic, finite sets, relations, functions, graph theory, analysis of algorithms and state machines are taught. Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Recommended Corequisite: CSIS 2420 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2440 - Web Programming Credits: 3 This course teaches how to program web pages based on the three-tier model. Both client side and server side languages as well as tools such as XHTML, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL are taught. Recommended Prerequisite:* CSIS 1430 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2450 - Software Engineering Credits: 3 Presents concepts, methodology and best-practices necessary to develop large scale software projects. Includes requests., analysis, design, implementation and testing. Emphasizes current “real world” industry best-practices and tools. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2470 - Advanced JavaScript and JSP Credits: 3 This course is a continuation of CSIS 2440. It will teach advanced JavaScript techniques and JSP for use in the THREE TIER MODEL. Advanced skills will be taught to allow the student to build complex web sites suitable for E-Commerce. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 2440 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2530 - Intermediate Programming in C# Credits: 3 This intermediate programming course focuses on C# and the .NET platform. Syntax, data structures, file i/o, .NET library, XML, class structure, GUI design, and web/database projects will be discussed. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2570 - Advanced Java Programming Credits: 3 Students will learn skills to design, code, and publish applications using advanced concepts in the Java Programming Language. Topics may include; SQL Database Access, Networks Communications, Multithreading, Parallel Programming, Servlets, Multimedia, Java Beans, Socket Programming and Advanced GUI interfaces using Menus, Toolbars, and Dialogs. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2630 - Android Application Development Credits: 3 Students will learn the skills required to design, code, and publish applications for mobile devices running the Android operating system. Topics include IDEs and emulators, Java as it relates to Android, XML layouts and resource files, SQLite, and the Android Market. During the semester, students will code and publish a complete mobile application. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2640 - Mobile iOS Application Development Credits: 3 Students will learn the skills to design, code, and publish applications for mobile devices running Apple’s iOS operating system. Current devices include the iPhone and iPad. Topics include Apple’s IDE and iOS simulator, the Objective C programming language, memory management, wireless communication, and the iTunes market. Recommended Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 or equivalent Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2700 - Projects for Industry Credits: 3 Students will work in teams to analyze the needs of an approved client from the community from the perspective of management, marketing and information systems. They will gain real world experiences through developing and implementing a plan, utilizing skills learned from previous classes. Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2810 - Computer Architecture Credits: 4 Computer architecture explores the language of the computer, computer arithmetic, assessing & understanding performance, datapath and control, pipelining, memory hierarchies, and interfacing processors and peripherals. The course emphasizes how these topics influence the physical and functional relationships between computer hardware and software. Prerequisite: CSIS 1410 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	CSIS 2900 - Current Topics in Computer Sciences and Information Systems Credits: 1-4 This course covers current topics in computer science that meet student needs and industry demands. Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

CSIS 1010 - Beginning Keyboarding

CSIS 1013 - How to Operate a Computer for Beginning Users

CSIS 1015 - Word Processing Applications

CSIS 1017 - Presentation Applications

CSIS 1019 - Spreadsheet Applications

CSIS 1020 - Computer Essentials

CSIS 1030 - Foundations of Computer Science

CSIS 1032 - Introduction to Linux

CSIS 1050 - Fundamentals of Database Design and Processing

CSIS 1070 - Living in a Digital World

CSIS 1080 - XML and Declarative Programming

CSIS 1121 - CompTIA

CSIS 1122 - Linux System Administration I

CSIS 1124 - Introduction to Microsoft Windows Desktop

CSIS 1129 - CompTIA

CSIS 1132 - Linux System Admin I

CSIS 1200 - Introduction to Networking

CSIS 1250 - Network Routing and Switching I

CSIS 1251 - Network Routing and Switching II

CSIS 1340 - Introduction to Programming

CSIS 1350 - Apps and Applets: an Introduction to Programming

CSIS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming

CSIS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming

CSIS 1430 - Internet & XHTML Fundamentals

CSIS 1440 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design

CSIS 1520 - Operating Systems

CSIS 1550 - SQL Programming

CSIS 1600 - C++ Programming

CSIS 1850 - Object-Oriented Programming for Visual Art

CSIS 2000 - Co-Op Education

CSIS 2010 - Business Computer Proficiency

CSIS 2040 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

CSIS 2050 - Advanced Database Applications

CSIS 2060 - Decision Support Systems

CSIS 2110 - Managing Microsoft Windows Server: Network Infrastructure

CSIS 2120 - Microsoft Server Active Directory Administration

CSIS 2130 - Microsoft Server Administration

CSIS 2132 - Linux System Admin II

CSIS 2133 - Cloud Computing

CSIS 2310 - Wireless Networking

CSIS 2320 - Computer and Network Security

CSIS 2330 - Penetration Testing

CSIS 2340 - Cisco Security

CSIS 2350 - Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator

CSIS 2360 - Certified Ethical Hacker

CSIS 2410 - Advanced Programming

CSIS 2420 - Algorithms & Data Structures

CSIS 2430 - Discrete Structures

CSIS 2440 - Web Programming

CSIS 2450 - Software Engineering

CSIS 2470 - Advanced JavaScript and JSP

CSIS 2530 - Intermediate Programming in C#

CSIS 2570 - Advanced Java Programming

CSIS 2630 - Android Application Development

CSIS 2640 - Mobile iOS Application Development

CSIS 2700 - Projects for Industry

CSIS 2810 - Computer Architecture

CSIS 2900 - Current Topics in Computer Sciences and Information Systems