Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

Java 4
> CIS-172
Provides an introduction to object-oriented
program and design concepts using the Java
programming language. Intended for students
without previous object-oriented programming
experience. The course covers methods,
classes and objects with emphasis on
modularity and code reusability. Students
code, test, and debug simple applets and
applications illustrating understanding of
conditionals, iteration, array handling, event
processing, string handling, and input-output.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CIS-126
Java II 4
> CIS-176
Continues Java. This course covers such topics
as advanced GUI, exception handling,
multithreading, multimedia, files and streams,
networking, and data structures.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CIS-172, CIS-333
J2EE Servlets and JSP 4
> CIS-180
Provides practical application of server-side
development using servlets and Java server
pages (JSP). This course is intended for
developers already familiar with the Java
programming language.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: CIS-176
Internet Programming II 4
> CIS-192
Develops Web-server scripting for dynamic
Web page production. Covers Active Server
Pages (ASP v3), XML and ASP.NET
technologies. Builds on database design and
SQL syntax skills acquired in prerequisite
courses. Knowledge of VB.NET is necessary.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: CIS-190, CIS-333
Fundamentals of Web Programming 3
> CIS-207
Presents hypertext markup language principles
used in creating well-designed Web pages.
Students also use JavaScript and DHTML on
an introductory level.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Intro to Databases 3
> CIS-307
Introduces students to database concepts and
different software applications used in
database management. Covers the design of
tables and forms for data entry in a relational
database management system. Students
maintain the data and design inquiries to
produce information for decision making, data
analysis and integration with other software
applications.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule . summer & Fall 2011 . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Database and SQL 4
> CIS-333
Covers programming for the SQL server
relational database environment. Some of the
topics include T-SQL, joining tables, creating
and altering SQL server tables, replication,
OLAP, creating and testing stored procedures,
triggers, security, and tuning.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CIS-126
PHP/Apache/MySQL 3
> CIS-334
Introduces PHP, Apache and MySQL open
source technologies used to create dynamic,
database-driven Web applications. Students
create MySQL databases and use server-side
scripting language (PHP) to write applications
that interact with the database through Apache
Web server technology.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: BCA-290, CIS-207,
CIS-307
Structured Systems Analysis 3
> CIS-504
Covers the foundational aspects of system
analysis and design, and the role of the systems
analyst in a business information systems
environment. Teaches the tools, techniques and
methodologies used to analyze and design
information systems and produce technical
solutions for companies’ information
technology needs.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: CIS-126
Advanced Visual Basic.Net 4
> CIS-610
Extends students’ knowledge of Visual Basic.
NET and its use in database-backed, Webcentric
applications. ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Web
Services and Web Forms technologies are
covered, in particular their roles in building
n-tier applications.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: CIS-609, CIS-333
CLS
CULTURAL STUDIES
Language and Society
> CLS-125
3
Introduces basic sociolinguistic principles.
Practices methods for discovering and
describing socially significant language
behavior. Explores correlations between social
and linguistic behavior. Analyzes the
educational and political implications of
sociolinguistic findings.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Understand Cultures: The Mideast 3
> CLS-140
Examines in a cross-cultural context the
politics, economics, history, ethnic groups,
religions and cultures of the Mideast from
Morocco to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Includes
study of all aspects of the Arab/Israeli conflict.
Students also acquire an understanding of
nationalism, tribalism and energy issues in a
global context.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Understand Cultures: Latin America 3
> CLS-151
Examines human spatial and cultural behavior
in Latin America by exploring political,
economic, religious and social institutions.
Theoretical readings are balanced with case
studies to enable students to explore
theoretical perspectives in a cross-cultural
context.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Understand Cultures: Modern Japan 3
> CLS-165
Begins with a survey of Japanese history and
culture to the Meijl Restoration of 1868.
Emphasis is on the borrowing and blending of
Chinese culture with Japanese culture, dating
back to the Tang dynasty in China. Students
focus on the Japanese adaptation to the
challenges of modernization, with emphasis on
accommodating industry and modern systems
of government within a traditional Japanese
cultural system. Issues include the relationship
with China, World War II and the economic
expansion of Japan from 1945 to the present.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
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Course Descriptions