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Academic Catalog

2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theater

  
  • THR 269 - Internship I


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.


Commercial Vehicle Transportation

  
  • TRK 108 - Commercial Vehicle Transportation Career Development


    Corequisite: TRK 110 , TRK 112  and TRK 115 .
    (1 Credit)
    An overview of career paths, employment preparation and opportunities will provide direction for appropriately focused job service, industry image, research techniques and adjusting to a new career. Total of 15 hours of lecture.

  
  • TRK 109 - Fundamentals of Commercial Vehicle Transportation


    (3 Credits)
    This course provides an overview of the structure and importance of the commercial transportation industry in the logistics sector of business. Topics include regulations, economics, warehousing, distribution and system operations. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • TRK 110 - Introduction to Commercial Vehicle Transportation

    Prerequisite: Individuals must have a valid driver’s license from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia, and must have a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiners Certificate, or be qualified to pass a DOT physical examination and drug screen. Candidates for this program must communicate in the English language sufficiently as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. CDL Class A learners permit required. A reading placement test must be taken, with Accuplacer test results indicating 50 or higher.
    Corequisite: TRK 108 , TRK 112  and TRK 115 .
    (4 Credits)
    This course introduces the principles and practices of the commercial vehicle transportation industry. Students will become familiar with basic state and federal motor vehicle traffic laws to include Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations and their application to the industry. The National Safety Council Defensive Driving course for Professional Drivers is offered with certification awarded after successful completion. Career paths in the industry and employment preparation are explored. Commercial Drivers License endorsement preparation will include HazMat, Doubles/Triples and Tanker. Course fee required. Fee also required through the MVA for CDL learners permit. Total of 60 hours of lecture.

  
  • TRK 112 - Pre-Trip Inspections


    Corequisite: TRK 108 , TRK 110  and TRK 115 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course introduces the principles and practices of commercial vehicle inspections as required by federal law. All vehicle components and systems will be introduced and their relationship in the inspection process. In-cab and air brake inspections will be explained and practice sessions are included as part of the curriculum. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • TRK 115 - Commercial Vehicle Skills Application


    Corequisite: TRK 108 TRK 110  and TRK 112 .
    (8 Credits)
    This practicum will focus on skill development in tractor-trailer combination operation. Basic systems, coordination of vehicle controls, maneuvering and placement of equipment will be covered before road training begins. A comprehensive driving experience includes exposure to varied situations with a strong emphasis on safety. This course will also provide the major skills training and practice necessary in preparation for the state CDL Class A driving exam. CDL Class A learners permit required. Total of 70 hours of range driving and 144.5 hours of on-the-road driving and observation.

  
  • TRK 130 - Production and Operations Management


    (3 Credits)
    This course will examine the planning, operation, and control of goods and services production. Topics include: quality assurance, production systems, project management, forecasting and inventory management. Factors that influence efficient delivery of goods and services such as vehicle-routing issues, shipment size and mix, warehouse location, customer services, and market structure will also be covered. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • TRK 210 - Transportation Management


    (3 Credits)
    Transportation Management examines transportation infrastructure to include functional areas of transportation management and its interface with other business and logistics activities. Topics include many aspects of the line and staff functions of traffic management such as strategic planning, legal influences concerning distribution and carrier obligations, freight movement and logistics productivity. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • TRK 269 - Internship


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.


Web and Multimedia Technology

  
  • WEB 101 - Web Design I

    Prerequisite:   or 70% or better on the SALI test or consent of TCS Division.
    (3 Credits)
    Students will learn fundamental design techniques of the web including graphics, HTML, JavaScript, rollovers, publishing with FTP and tables-based design. Dreamweaver will be the primary software used and students will learn to manage websites, use templates, and gain a general understanding of the Dreamweaver design and coding environment. This course will serve as an introduction to Internet technologies used to support browsing, file transfers, ecommerce and user security. Steps will be taught on selecting and configuring software to support these activities. Other topics will include standards, accessibility (508 compliance), internet research and intellectual property rights as they relate to web content. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • WEB 110 - Web Design II

    Prerequisite: WEB 101  or consent of TCS Division.
    (3 Credits)
    Students learn fundamental design and development concepts for creating Web sites. This course provides a more detailed introduction to Web design, from planning to publishing. Topics include using (X)HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), internationalization, multimedia integration and implementing professional techniques for successful search engine recognition. This course will have a strong focus on CSS page design as well as 508 compliance. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • WEB 115 - Web Developer I

    Prerequisite: WEB 101 .
    (3 Credits)
    Upon completion of this course, students will understand the fundamentals of server-side scripting technologies and how to integrate them with relational databases to create web applications. As an introductory programming course, this class will focus on planning, programming and debugging PHP and MySQL on a web server. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • WEB 210 - Web Developer II

    Prerequisite: WEB 115  and either IST 107  or IST 173  or consent of TCS Division.
    (3 Credits)
    Students learn advanced server-side scripting application development for the web including custom database development and deployment, advanced programming including user logins, user tracking, dynamic web pages and graphics, content management system concepts and search engine creation. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • WEB 215 - Javascript and Multimedia

    Prerequisite: WEB 101  or consent of TCS Division.
    (3 Credits)
    This course focuses on JavaScript as the client-side scripting technologies for web sites. Students will learn form validation, page animation, the Document Object Model as well as basic programming concepts such as functions, arrays, loops and variables. Students will also incorporate interactive elements into projects including audio, video and other multimedia. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

  
  • WEB 220 - Introduction to Content Management Systems

    Prerequisite: WEB 110 , WEB 210  and WEB 215  or consent of TCS Division.
    (2 Credits)
    Students will install, customize and maintain server-based open source content management systems including blogs, wikis, and shopping carts. This is the capstone class for the WEB program and students will participate in a group service learning project as well as create an online portfolio and resume site. Course fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.

  
  • WEB 269 - Internship


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.

  
  • WEB 270 - Internship II


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.


STEM Seminars

  
  • STM 115 - STEM Seminar I

    Prerequisite: 6 credits in STEM disciplines.
    (1 Credit)
    This special topic seminar is designed for all students awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholarships. The topics will be developed from the STEM disciplines from both the research and the applied perspective so students can experience the relationship  between how scientific knowledge evolves and how that knowledge is used. Reading and discussion of discipline-based journal articles, at both the primary and the review level, will be emphasized. Total of 15 contact hours.

  
  • STM 116 - STEM Seminar II

    Prerequisite: 6 credits of coursework in STEM disciplines.
    (1 Credit)
    This is the second special topic seminar designed for all students awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholarships.  The topics will be developed from the STEM disciplines from both the research and the applied perspective so students can experience the relationship between how scientific knowledge evolves and how that knowledge is used. Reading and discussion of discipline-based journal articles, at both the primary and the review level, will be emphasized. Total of 15 contact hours.

  
  • STM 117 - STEM Seminar III

    Prerequisite: 6 credits of coursework in STEM disciplines.
    This is the third special topic seminar designed for all students awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholarships.  The topics will be developed from the STEM disciplines from both the research and the applied perspective so students can experience the relationship between how scientific knowledge evolves and how that knowledge is used. Reading and discussion of discipline-based journal articles, at both the primary and the review level, will be emphasized. Total of 15 contact hours.

  
  • STM 118 - STEM Seminar IV

    Prerequisite: 6 credits of coursework in STEM disciplines
    This is the fourth special topic seminar designed for all students awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholarships.  The topics will be developed from the STEM disciplines from both the research and the applied perspective so students can experience the relationship between how scientific knowledge evolves and how that knowledge is used. Reading and discussion of discipline-based journal articles, at both the primary and the review level, will be emphasized. Total of 15 contact hours.

 

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