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Schedule of Courses
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Information Technology
ITC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
4 CREDITS
This course provides an overview of information technology (IT) with emphasis on
making business decisions. The course will introduce students to a variety of IT
areas and identify their connections. Course topics include: office productivity
applications, basic computer hardware, networking and security, and webpage
creation and programming. Problem-based learning will be used to stress
employability skills such as teamwork, written and oral communication, problem-
solving, troubleshooting and project management. Students will also research an IT
career path and describe the opportunities and the requirements needed for
employment.
Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9.
WEB
WEB
WEB
WEB
BEGUM
ITC 111 - SCRIPTING FOR SECURITY
4 CREDITS
This course introduces fundamental scripting concepts including basic security (e.g.,
bound checking, input validation, etc.), program commands, control structures,
functions, debugging, and basic Boolean logic operations using Python. Students
will learn to design, develop, and implement platform-independent scripts through
practical Python applications using real-world scenarios. By the end of the course
students will be able to demonstrate concrete conceptual understanding of
programming in several important scripting contexts.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101; completion of MAT080 or modules 1-12 in
Preparation for College Math.
Note: Technology/Lab fee $100.
17217 01
WF
10:30am-12:10pm
B
AR-101
BEGUM
ITC 290 - INFO TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
3 CREDITS
The Information Technology (IT) Internship is designed to facilitate transition from the
academic environment to the workplace. Qualified IT students complete a workplace
skills seminar and then spend at least 135 hours over a 10-13 week period in a
supervised IT work setting performing tasks related to their course of study. Students
also participate in online work that focuses on workplace issues based on students'
experiences at the field sites. Students are qualified by a departmental internship
screening committee based on their grade point average (3.0 or higher), program
completion status (at least 45 credits) and IT Department recommendation. Internship
availability may be limited by economic conditions; students are encouraged to
contact faculty and begin the work of obtaining an approved field site before the
semester begins.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 45 credits, achievement of a 3.0 GPA, and
departmental recommendation.
14942 01
As-Arranged
OFF-CAMPUS
BEGUM
Language
LAN 101 - BEGINNING FINNISH I
3 CREDITS
An individualized course which uses a conversational approach to the main
grammatical features of the Finnish language. Emphasis is placed on individual oral
practice with a native speaker.
General Education Elective: Humanities
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
Evening and Saturday students attend class for 2.5 hours during this time range.
Instructor: (1) Schwann
Bedford Campus-AR-106
15476 132
W
5pm-9pm
(1)
LAN 102 - BEGINNING FINNISH II
3 CREDITS
This individualized course is a continuation of Beginning Finnish I. Text and
recordings, as well as written and oral exercises, are used to introduce grammatical
patterns of the language, and emphasis is placed on individualized oral practice with
a native speaker.
Prerequisite: Completion of LAN 101; or permission of course instructor.
General Education Elective: Humanities
Evening and Saturday students attend class for 2.5 hours during this time range.
Instructor: (1) Schwann
LAN 111 - BEGINNING FRENCH I
3 CREDITS
Extensive oral work and the communicative approach help to develop the student's
comprehension and speaking skills. Simple reading and writing are also introduced,
as are aspects of culture. This course is available in both classroom and Flexible
Studies settings. Classroom students will be required to do audio work outside of
class.
General Education Elective: Humanities
Note: For students with no or very little French.
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
Instructors: (1) Schwann (2) Carroll (3) Dahany
LAN 112 - BEGINNING FRENCH II
3 CREDITS
This course continues the work of Beginning French I with continued emphasis on
developing the student's communicative ability in French.
Prerequisite: Completion of LAN 111; or one year of high school French.
General Education Elective: Humanities
Instructors: (1) Schwann (2) Carroll (3) Dahany
Bedford Campus-AR-106
10907 132
W
5pm-9pm
(1)
Bedford Campus-AR-106
10861 102
MWF
9:30am-10:20am
(1)
16651 106
MW
12:30pm-1:45pm
(1)
16481 122
TR
10:30am-11:45am
(2)
Lowell Campus-LP-400
10864 156
MW
12:30pm-1:45pm
(3)
10865 172
TR
10:30am-11:45am
(3)
Bedford Campus-AR-106
10869 102
MWF
9:30am-10:20am
(1)
10867 106
MW
12:30pm-1:45pm
(1)
16551 122
TR
10:30am-11:45am
(2)
Lowell Campus-LP-400
10872 156
MW
12:30pm-1:45pm
(3)
10873 172
TR
10:30am-11:45am
(3)
M=Monday
T=Tuesday
W=Wednesday
R=Thursday
F=Friday
S=Saturday
B=Bedford
L=Lowell
Hybrid=Online & In Class
WEB=Online Courses
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