2011-2012 Catalog

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2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Simulation and Digital Entertainment Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.

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Information Systems Technology

The Information Systems Technology program is designed to give students the opportunity to choose the area of Information Technology most appealing to them. Students earn the A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Technology specializing in a concentration. This curriculum is for students interested in these concentrations: Computer Forensics, Computer Support, Developer, Networking Technology, and Simulation and Digital Entertainment. Students who select one of these concentrations and wish to transfer to a four-year institution or who are interested in computer science should consult an academic advisor. Completion of the Information Systems Technology degree must be within four years of catalog date due to constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete their degree requirements within four years will fall under the latest catalog. Courses with (CW 150) in the title are HCC courses aligned with Cyberwatch curriculum.

General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)

Please note Computer Forensics concentration requires specific General Education requirements.

Arts/Humanities

Select from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select from approved General Education course list (3-4 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 102 - Composition and Literature (3 Credits)
OR
ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)

Information Literacy

IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits) (CW 120)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
OR
Another MAT course from approved list (3-4 Credits)

Simulation and Digital Entertainment

The Simulation and Digital Entertainment (SDE) concentration provides students with the skills to design and develop computer games for fun, advertising, education, and simulations. Course concentration will be game design, programming, documentation, structured design principles, problem solving, and business ethics. Classes are conducted in hands-on labs.

Program Requirements (30 Credits)

GDT 112 - Computer Graphics (3 Credits)
GDT 116 - Digital Imaging (3 Credits)
OR
ART 116 - Digital Imaging (3 Credits)
GDT 142 - Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator (3 Credits)
SDE 102 - Multimedia Authoring (3 Credits)
SDE 104 - Game Programming I (3 Credits)
SDE 130 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (3 Credits)
SDE 201 - Multimedia Algorithms (3 Credits)
SDE 203 - 3D and Advanced Animation (3 Credits)
SDE 205 - Game Programming II (3 Credits)
SDE 207 - Multimedia Project Development (3 Credits)

Electives (15-16 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with the Technology and Computer Studies Division to satisfy career goals and/or transfer college requirements. Select 15-16 elective credits from the following list.

ART 103 - Drawing I (3 Credits)
CAD 152 - Computer-Aided Design I (3 Credits)
ENG 114 - Mythology (3 Credits)
GDT 220 - Digital Video and Audio (3 Credits)
HIS 102 - History of Civilization II (3 Credits)
IST 132 - Introduction to C and C++ Programming (3 Credits)
IST 133 - Visual Basic (3 Credits)
MAT 102 - Trigonometry (3 Credits)
MAT 161 - Precalculus (4 Credits)
MAT 203 - Calculus I (4 Credits)
MAT 204 - Calculus II (4 Credits)
MAT 205 - Calculus III (4 Credits)
MUS 175 - Introduction to Electronic Music (3 Credits)
PHY 201 - General Physics I (4 Credits)
SDE 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)
SPD 103 - Public Speaking (3 Credits)
WEB 101 - Web Design I (3 Credits)
WEB 110 - Web Design II (3 Credits)
WEB 115 - Web Developer I (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (66 Credits)

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