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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed on the following pages, alphabetically and by course prefix. The four letter prefix identifies subject area and the three numbers that follow identify the particular course. The  numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of lecture and lab hours per week, assuming a typical 15-week semester.

The description of each course indicates its credit value which determines the tuition charge and the number of credits available toward the requirements for a degree.
 

 
 
  
  

  • BIOL 139 - Introduction to Marine Biology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Introduction to Marine Biology is designed to introduce students to the various marine environments of the world and the organisms found in them. Emphasis will be placed on the biological features of the oceans, organism-habitat relationships, and general ecological concepts of influencing marine populations and communities. Topics will include learning the ecological relationship between flora and fauna, recognizing influences that affect marine organisms, and the classification and identification of marine species.


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  • BIOL 142 - Introduction to Nutrition

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This is an introductory course in nutrition. It is designed to provide the non- science major with chemistry and function of all essential nutrients. It will also discuss current ideas and thinking in nutrition as well as an introduction to methods of research in nutrition. Diseases associated with nutrients as well as an introduction to methods of research in nutrition. Diseases associated with nutrients as well as those prevented by nutrients will be discussed.


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  • BIOL 150 - Plants, Humans & the Environment

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    This course explores the relationship between plants, people and the environment. Lectures cover the cultural, economic and political significance of plants to human societies, and the effects of human activities on plants and the environment. Labs provide a first-hand introduction to the current and historical human uses of plants (e.g., food, fuel, shelter, fiber, dyes) in New Jersey and around the world. Students will go on field trips to local natural areas, farms and winery. One weekend field trip is required.


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  • BIOL 181 - Science and Society

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course explores the nature, philosophy and tools of science; the relationship between science and technology; and relevant social aspects of various scientific fields, such as environmental science, medical science, biotechnology, and astronomy.


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  • BIOL 221 - Microbiology

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 - General Biology II  , MATH 110 - Statistics I .
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I  (It is recommended that the General Chemistry sequence be completed prior to taking this course).
    The biology of microorganisms including morphology, physiology and classification will be covered. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts of microbiology such as, nutrition, physiology, genetics and the evolution of microbes; the role of microorganisms in ecology, health and medicine, and biotechnology. Laboratory techniques include the culturing and identification of microorganisms. Offered in the fall semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.


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  • BIOL 231 - General Ecology

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 - General Biology II .
    This course is the study of the interactions between organisms and the environment. Students will investigate and develop an understanding of the effects of physical and biological factors on the distribution and abundance of species. Major areas of focus include biogeography, population ecology, community ecology, energy flow and nutrient cycles, and applications to modern environmental problems. Lab consists of hands-on field research in local natural areas and a survey of important New Jersey ecosystems, patterns and processes. Two weekend field trips are required.


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  • BIOL 232 - Field Botany

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):  BIOL 102 - General Biology II  or BIOL 150 - Plants, Humans & the Environment  or permission of instructor.
    A field study of the plants of New Jersey, emphasizing methods of plant identification, the characteristics of major plant families, plant ecology and conservation. Labs consist of field trips to local natural areas, and will introduce students to the plant species of the region, their habitats, and relations to other species. Two weekend field trips required (Pine Barrens and Appalachian Mountains). Offered in summer and fall semesters only.


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  • BIOL 245 - Cellular & Molecular Biology

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 - General Biology I  and CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I .
    This course serves as a second year course in the Biotechnology Program. This lecture and laboratory course provides an overview of the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include DNA replication, transcription, translation, mutation, gene regulation, membrane function, cellular communication and secretion. Laboratory stresses molecular and recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification and characterization and cell culture techniques. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • BIOL 247 - Vertebrate Zoology

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 General Biology II  or permission of instructor.
    The biology of vertebrate animals. Students will be introduced to the biology, evolution, and diversity of vertebrate species around the world, and will learn to identify the fish, reptile, amphibian, bird and mammal species of the region. Labs consist of field trips to local natural areas or related institutions (e.g., zoos, museums, animal rehabilitation centers, trout hatchery). One evening and two weekend day trips required. Offered in Spring and Summer semesters.


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  • BIOL 249 - Ornithology

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 General Biology II  or permission of instructor.
    The biology of birds, focusing on the identification, biology and conservation of resident and migrant species of New Jersey. Students will be introduced to basic concepts in the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology and conservation of bird species in New Jersey and around the world. Labs consist of field trips to a broad range of habitats and natural areas throughout the state. Two weekend day trips required: avian evolution and diversity at the American Museum of Natural History (NYC), and wintering arctic waterfowl on the New Jersey coast.  Offered in Spring and Summer semesters.


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  • BTCP 100 - Introduction to Biotechnology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course serves as the introductory course to the AS Biotechnology Program and the Certificate of Completion in Biotechnology Program. Topics include the history and applications of DNA technology, biopharmaceuticals, genomics, therapeutics and bioethics. Current events are used as a context for study. Format of class includes lectures, class discussions, and student presentations. This course will also include seminars of speakers from the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical industries and may include field trips to research laboratories.


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  • BTCP 102 - Biotechnology Methods and Procedures I

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BTCP 100 - Introduction to Biotechnology .
    This course provides an opportunity for students to learn laboratory skills that are fundamental to successful, efficient and safe practices in a biotechnology research, quality control or production laboratory setting. Students will be introduced to methods of measurement, data collection and analysis, solution and media preparation, safe laboratory practices, and the practical application of mathematics to the aforementioned processes. In addition, students will be introduced to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related topics that emphasize the significance of maintaining quality in biological research or production setting.


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  • BTCP 105 - Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Issues

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Issues is a course that will expose students to the regulations and guidelines that Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Medical Device companies are required to follow and comply. The students will get first hand experience in reviewing and writing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Batch Records. The students will be exposed to the significance of Validation Protocols for equipment, processes and test methods. Proper Documentation Practices required in a GMP regulated company and widely used terminology in the workforce will be covered and exercised throughout the entire course. This course will also emphasize aseptic processing and related aspects of product quality.


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  • BTCP 107 - Cellular Biology for Technicians

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    This course is designed to introduce basic biological principles while specifically examining life processes at the cellular level. Topics include cell chemistry, the relationship between cell structure and function, metabolism, molecular genetics and cellular communication. Contemporary cell-related technology, its impact and significance will be emphasized.


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  • BTCP 202 - Biotechnology Student Symposium

    (2,0) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Any 200 level Biology course.
    This course is designed to advance students’ reading, writing and oral presentation skills through research and presentation of primary research articles. In each symposium, four to six papers will be presented focusing on the theme of biotechnology from primary research articles.


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  • BTCP 203 - Biotechnology Methods and Procedures II

    (2,4) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BTCP 102 - Biotechnology Methods and Procedures I .
    This course serves as a second year course in the Biotechnology Program. This course will provide a foundation to the theory and techniques of cell culture and immunochemistry. This course will provide an introduction to the manufacturing process, including a survey of proteins currently in production by biotechnology companies. It will provide information about the regulatory environment in which these proteins are produced, including an investigation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Laboratory stresses molecular and recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification and characterization and cell culture techniques.


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  • BTCP 290 - Biotechnology Internship

    (1,4) 3 to 5 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Permission and Placement by Program Coordinator.
    The internship allows students to gain real job experience in the biotechnology related industry before their graduation. The intern will be placed in industries involved in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, chemicals, foods, cosmetics or medical devices. Students can do their internship engaged in work ranging from research and development, clinical studies, marketing, quality assurance/quality control or manufacturing. Companies that wish to sponsor an intern will be asked to identify a mentor within the company to whom the intern will report and who will provide a description of the training activities in which the intern will be involved. The intern’s activities will be under the direction of the workplace mentor and the Biotechnology Program.


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  • BUSI 110 - Globalization and Business

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course provides an understanding of contemporary issues and challenges caused by the worldwide interconnections that are defined as globalization.  Through the examination of globalization’s diverse nature, students will explore its integration with business and its effects on the social, cultural, political, economic and technical environments.


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  • BUSI 111 - Introduction to Business

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course examines the fundamental aspects of the business community. Emphasis is placed on business functions as they apply to current business practices. Current events comprise the framework for topic development and class assignments.


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  • BUSI 113 - Principles of Leadership

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course examines the critical success factors and threats to effective team leadership. It is designed to help students learn and practice the principles and qualities that promote team success and dynamic leadership in the contemporary workplace. The content and coursework are geared to create a result-oriented team ethic.


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  • BUSI 120 - Small Business Planning & Marketing

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is designed for the small business/entrepreneur or manager looking to improve their marketing skills in today’s domestic, global and international business environments. Through a case study and market simulation format, the student will come to fully understand all activities and processes involved in the flow of goods, services, ideas and events from producer and/or manufacturer to consumers. The small business/entrepreneur or manager will be able to incorporate a systems approach to fully understand the marketing and sales conditions being affected and analyze the problems as well as the strategies used to solve these problems. Students will be able to describe the components; types of information required and develop their own comprehensive small business marketing plan.


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  • BUSI 131 - Business Law I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    An introduction to the study of law as it relates to society with special emphasis on business applications. General areas covered include an overview of law, court systems and procedure, introduction to legal research, torts, contracts, and agency. This course is also based on a broader premise that the law is worthy of the study and respect of all educated persons irrespective of discipline.


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  • BUSI 132 - Business Law II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BUSI 130 - Business Law I.
    Business Law II continues the study of Business Law I, and deals with employment, real estate, wills and estates, commercial paper, personal property, bailments, sales, and introduction to partnerships and corporations.


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  • BUSI 153 - Small Business Management

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is designed to acquaint the enterprising individual with the education and tools necessary to operate and manage a small business. The course material will include such topics as management functions with emphasis on the control function. Methodologies in such areas as finance, marketing and management will be discussed and will constitute the parameters of the course.


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  • BUSI 154 - International Business

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course will concentrate on the issues that confront international businesses. Using a business perspective, issues such as the reasons for trade, managing international businesses, controlling international businesses, organizational design and operations management are investigated.


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  • BUSI 156 - Risk & Financial Management

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course introduces the fundamental principles of risk and financial management. Content focuses on insurance, consumer and trade credit, budgeting, banking, investing, loans, and other financial considerations facing owners of small business. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • BUSI 161 - Business Mathematics

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course helps to enhance a student’s analytical skills, while reinforcing basic principles of arithmetic. In doing so, the student will develop a solid foundation and apply their knowledge to problem solving techniques in disciplines most common to the business environment. Areas of study include review of decimals, equations, percentages, discounts and pricing, simple and compound interest, inventory, depreciation, installment buying and business statistics.


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  • BUSI 191 - Personal Finance

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course will enable the student to develop strategies for improving their own personal finances. Practical solutions to questions of budgeting, insurance, banking, investing, loans, and other finances are considered. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • BUSI 192 - Principles of Finance

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 104 - Managerial Accounting  .
    This course introduces the fundamental principles of finance, leading to a sound understanding of the practice and role of financial management in contemporary business. It focuses on the concepts of financial planning and control, with emphasis on the application of financial tools and analytical techniques such as ratio analysis, funds flow management and capital budgeting.


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  • BUSI 210 - Corporate Treasury Management

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BUSI 192 - Principles of Finance .
    This course emphasizes the principles and tools for analysis and decision making in working capital management. Topics covered include: liquidity management, cash management, forecasting and planning, and short-term investment and financing. Students completing this course with a grade of A or B are eligible to take the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Certified Treasury Professional Associate (CTPA) exam after the semester ends.


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  • BUSI 221 - Financial Planning & Institutions

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 104 - Managerial Accounting .
    This course is designed to introduce students to various planning strategies and financial institutions. Students will examine the workings of different financial institutions and markets. The course will focus on the management of financial portfolios in a changing financial environment and the evaluation of different investment opportunities. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • BUSI 225 - Entrepreneurship and Beyond

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting  and either BUSI 111 - Introduction to Business  or BUSI 153 - Small Business Management  .
    The course will enhance the working knowledge required to manage a small business considering both domestic and global implications. The student will learn the difference between business ownership and entrepreneurship. The course will emphasize the real-world financing of entrepreneurship, mergers, and acquisitions as they apply to current business practices. Students will go beyond the rudiments of “discovering a good business concept” to analyzing and developing a comprehensive plan to test the profitability potential of the venture. Using the business plan approach, students will conduct the research and investigation required to determine the viability of starting, buying or selling an existing business. Case studies will include in-depth financial analyses of successful businesses.


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  • BUSI 230 - Project Management

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize and control a large project.  It will introduce the student to basic project management concepts and reinforce those concepts through the use of computerized project management software.


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  • BUSI 250 - Business Simulation Seminar

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 104 - Managerial Accounting , BUSI 111 - Introduction to Business , BUSI 131 - Business Law I , ECON 101 - Macroeconomics ,  CISY 102 - Computer Literacy   and Sophomore Standing.
    This course is designed to be a capstone course for the AAS degree programs in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Business Management, Financial Services, International Business, and Marketing. The course will give students a comprehensive view of business strategies by integrating knowledge and skills acquired from the various business disciplines into one class. An online business simulation program will be used as the basis of the course. Working in groups, students will manage a mock business, and compete against each other to run the most efficient business possible. This course is designed to enhance student awareness of both internal and external factors that influence strategic decision making in organizations.


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  • BUSI 290 - Business Cooperative Education I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Cooperative Education Approval Form Required. See Department Co-op Coordinator.
    Cooperative Education is the integration of classroom study with specific planned periods of learning through employment to gain practical experience. The course utilizes a seminar approach with performance based activities and individual student objectives which are job related and employer evaluated.


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  • BUSI 292 - Business Cooperative Education II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Cooperative Education Approval Form Required. See Department Co-op Coordinator.
    Cooperative Education is the integration of classroom study with specific planned periods of learning through employment to gain practical experience. The course utilizes a seminar approach with performance based activities and individual student objectives which are job related and employer evaluated.


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  • CHEM 102 - Introduction to Chemistry

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra .
    An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry designed for the Biotechnology A.A.S program and for students in some allied health fields. This course may be used as a preparation for General Chemistry by students with no prior chemistry. The course includes a study of selected basic principles of chemistry and an introduction to chemical laboratory techniques. Credit will not be given for both Introduction to Chemistry and General Chemistry I.


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  • CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college preparatory laboratory science or equivalent.
    Corequisite(s): MATH 112 - Precalculus I .
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental theories and laws of modern chemistry. Emphasis is placed on electronic structure and its relationship to bonding and the periodic table, the physical states of matter, stoichiometry, molecular geometry, gas laws, solutions, and their chemistry.


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  • CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I

    (4,4) 5 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II .
    This course is an intensive survey of the modern chemistry of compounds of carbon. Emphasis is placed on the role of structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, synthetic methods, and the applications of these principles in the laboratory. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, and infrared and mass spectroscopy are examined.


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  • CHEM 212 - Organic Chemistry II

    (4,4) 5 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I .
    This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include IR, NMR and UV spectroscopy, the study of reaction mechanisms and organic synthesis, and the chemistry of aromatic compounds, alcohols, phenols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins.


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  • CISY 102 - Computer Literacy

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Recommend student has appropriate typing skills.
    This introductory course focuses on how productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and data base management) can be used efficiently and effectively to gather, analyze, organize, and present information. The social, ethical, and privacy related aspects of computing are deliberated. Students will also learn how to develop effective online research techniques and will develop the skills required to successfully purchase a personal computer.


    This course may not be used as a free elective in any Computer Science related program.


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  • CISY 103 - Computer Concepts and Programming

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or proficiency as evidenced by placement test.
    This course is designed for students majoring in Computer Information Systems. An overview of information processing including computer applications, algorithms, documentation, and analysis of problems for computer solutions is presented. Topics include computer hardware and software, data representation and organization, programming in JAVA, a survey of computer languages, and computer systems design concepts.


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  • CISY 106 - Fundamentals of Game Design

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Designing a successful video game is a complex, mammoth endeavor requiring creativity, organization, and managerial skills. Game design requires insight into how the human mind works when immersed in the world of play. Specific design rules must be considered to ensure the gaming experience is seamless and enjoyable for both the casual and serious gamer.


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  • CISY 113 - Desktop Computer Hardware & Software

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    This course provides an introduction to the infrastructure components of desktop computers and their application to business problems. A study of current hardware and operating environments is presented. The course also covers basic troubleshooting methods and systems administration tasks. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • CISY 114 - Interactive Multimedia I

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Multimedia teaches the principles and application of effective interactive communication in a multimedia environment. Topics include multimedia building blocks hardware, software, and emerging technologies. Students focus on the final assembly and optimization of various media formats prepared for authoring consumption and presenting that content in linear and hierarchical navigation systems. Media formats include text, graphics, animation, sound, and video. Students will study concepts related to the design, development, management, usability, and distribution.


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  • CISY 125 - Programming for Business Majors

    (0,2) 1 Credit
    Corequisite(s):   or equivalent experience.
    This course fulfills the computer-programming requirement for business majors intending to transfer to Rutgers University. In this course students learn concepts of programming using a high level programming language such as Java or Javascript. Topics covered include algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocodes, control structures, loops, functions, subprograms, and arrays. Laboratory exercises are emphasized.


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  • CISY 132 - Systems Analysis & Design

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Corequisite(s): CISY 103 - Computer Concepts and Programming  or   .
    The course is structured so that the student develops a basic understanding of today’s business system’s problems and experience in using proven techniques to solve them. The course stresses practical, goal-oriented systems analysis design and documentation while emphasizing human relations and communications skills critical to the success of the system professional. Includes record design, form design, documentation and systems development and the preparation of a comprehensive systems proposal.


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  • CISY 208 - Interactive Multimedia II

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 114 - Interactive Multimedia I .
    Students learn the interactive authoring production process for developing applications that are data driven and require dynamically loaded external media content including text, animations, digital video, digital graphics, sound and data. Students begin to work with authoring scripting languages by adapting existing template scripts. Projects are aimed to demonstrate types of dynamic solutions more typically expected in the interactive media field versus standalone manually maintained applications. Students will learn to implement and discern the difference between progressive and streamed audio and video.


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  • CISY 211 - Systems Development & Implementation

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 132 Systems Analysis & Design   and a Programming Language.
    Definition of Systems Design and Implementation process. State-of-the-art techniques and documentation are emphasized. Students produce a subset of a system on the college computers or other available computer systems. Design, development and testing of the system are included. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • CISY 219 - Networking Essentials

    (3,1) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 103 - Computer Concepts and Programming  or CISY 125 - Programming for Business Majors  or equivalent experience (requires permission of the instructor).
    This course introduces the student to basic concepts and operations of computer networks. The types of networks covered are LANs, WANs, Internet, and Intranet. The methodologies covered include Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, FDDI, SONET, and Frame Relay. The various network protocols covered include TCP/IP, SMTP, SNMP and PPP. Particular attention is paid to the OSI Model of Communications which is used throughout the course to relate all topics to interoperability and interconnection of systems in an Open Architecture. Major vendor hardware and software in Networking are reviewed. The concepts of Network Security and Network Ethics are introduced.


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  • CISY 222 - Content Management Systems

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Corequisite(s):   .
    This course will instruct students in the use of open source web-based content management systems which are used to create dynamic and flexible web sites, galleries, ecommerce sites, and blogs. Students will be instructed on the fundamentals of planning dynamic websites, CMS database management, manipulating CSS-controlled site templates, and creating database driven websites through the planning and creation of their own topic-based sites.
     


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  • CISY 225 - Web Page Development I

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    This course provides students the skills required to author standards based Web sites using the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) specifications. HTML, XHTML, and CSS will be used to create effective Web pages accessible on a variety of computer platforms. Students will learn how to incorporate tables, forms, images, and video into Web pages and will be briefly introduced to dynamic page development via the JavaScript programming language.


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  • CISY 227 - Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 225 - Web Page Development I .
    Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a user-friendly version of Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML). It gives developers the ability to create and manipulate their own tags and works smoothly with Cascading Style Sheets to allow developers to create pages that are as elegantly presented as they are structured. The topics covered in the course include basic XML, Document Type Definition, XML objects, XML linking, processing XML, styling XML with CSS, rendering XML with XSL, event-driven programming, and programming with Document Object Model.


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  • CISY 229 - Information Security Fundamentals

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Corequisite(s): CISY 253 - Advanced Computer Networking (TCP/IP)   or CISY 258 Introduction to Network Planning, Routing and Switching  .
    This course introduces the student to fundamental computer and network security concepts. These concepts are presented using the framework of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) ten domains of security which will help prepare the student for the CISSP certification examination. This course introduces students to the application of information security principles in supporting IT architectures, management and data protection. Students learn to design and implement security solutions which balance the demands of technology, processes, policies, budgets, and the workplace environment.
     


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  • CISY 232 - Internet & Web Architecture

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 225 - Web Page Development I .
    Students gain an appreciation for the architectural factors that a Web Manager must consider when implementing Web servers and services accessible on the Internet. This course discusses relevant aspects of the Internet architecture including the Domain Name System, how to obtain domain names IP addresses, access technologies, and TCP/IP. Web Servers, including Operating Systems, Server Software and Services, Security Services, and Server Performance are also covered in detail.


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  • CISY 233 - Relational Database & Web Applications

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 225 - Web Page Development I and a CISY Programming Elective.
    This course is an introduction to the use of relational databases on the World Wide Web. Topics covered will be relational database design, database connectivity and manipulation. Students will work with a server-side tool to build and query databases using SQL. This course will add more power and functionality to Web sites, add some database applications like a powerful shopping cart or a fun quiz game. A major emphasis of the course is SQL and how to utilize it to build, manipulate and create output from a database. Toward the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to work with SQL to create output from a database to a web page.


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  • CISY 238 - C Programming

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 103 - Computer Concepts and Programming , or equivalent experience or training.
    This course introduces the student to the concepts and features of the C programming language. The course emphasizes the creation of programs. Students will become familiar with the fundamental data types in C, program logic and flow statements, functions, and pointers. This course provides a good foundation for students wishing to learn C++. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • CISY 253 - Advanced Computer Networking (TCP/IP)

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CISY 219 - Networking Essentials .
    This course builds on the foundations of modern communication networks covered in CISY 219 - Networking Essentials . The principle focus of this course is on the TCP/IP family of network protocols as they apply to all types of networks including LANs, WANs, and the Internet. Particular attention is directed towards the functions of the TCP/IP Protocols, the makeup of network datagrams for each protocol and the inter-dependencies of all protocols for successful communication. The topics of Network Security, IP Routing and Network Management are introduced.


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  • CISY 256 - Computer Architecture & Assembly Language

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 254 - Data Structures  & MATH 151 - Calculus I  or equivalent.
    This course is the third in the sequence for students in Computer Science planning to transfer to a four-year-college. It may also be taken as a free elective by interested students with sufficient background. This course focuses on the components of a computer that describe it’s architecture: storage, the central processing unit, the instruction set and addressing modes. The course also examines the way these components are interconnected and the nature of the information flow between them. Students will use Assembly language to reinforce these concepts. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • CISY 257 - Advanced Java

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 249 - Java 
    Advanced Java is a follow-up to the Java course. This course explores Java’s Distributed Applications features. It covers a wide range of networking options, including Java-sockets, Interface Definition Language (IDL), Remote Method Invocation (RMI), Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Event Mechanisms, Java Beans, Java Jeeves (servlets).


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  • CISY 258 - Introduction to Network Planning, Routing and Switching

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 219 - Networking Essentials  with a grade of C or better.
    This course provides an introduction to (1) Top Down Network Design and (2) Network Routing and Switching, theory and implementation.  Students learn a systematic approach to network design, implementation, testing and documentation.  Students are introduced to Routing and Switching theory and learn how to configure hardware routers and switches through hands-on laboratory exercises.


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  • CISY 260 - Active Server Pages.NET

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 224 - Introduction to Visual Basic.NET  and CISY 225 - Web Page Development I . Prerequisites can be waived through instructor permission if student has sufficient .NET and Web design experience.
    Upon completion of Active Server Pages.NET (ASP.NET) students will be able to build Web pages dynamically, access databases easily, and build secure commercial applications for use over the Internet. The topics covered in the course include ASP.NET basic concepts, form processing, and database access. Visual Basic.NET is the programming language that will be used throughout the course.


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  • CISY 261 - Microcomputer Applications

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    Applications of microcomputer software to solving problems.  The software packages studied are text processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics.  Students will acquire “hands on” experience in the use and application of the packages using state-of-the-art microcomputers.


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  • CISY 268 - Web Page Development II

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CISY 225 - Web Page Development I  .
    This course builds upon the concepts taught in Web Page Development 1 by utilizing advanced Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to teach students how to create complex page layouts for a variety of media and devices using XHTML. Students will also learn how to create dynamic Web pages using XHTML, CSS, client side JavaScript and the jQuery library.


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  • CISY 270 - Introduction to Cisco Networking

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    This course is the first of four 7 1/2 week courses in a program called the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation. This first course covers the basics of modern data communication networks including the OSI Model and TCP/IP open protocols. Students will have hands on experience including, but not limited to, Network Operating System Installation and Configuration, Cable construction and Testing, Basic LAN design and implementation in a laboratory environment. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • CISY 271 - Intermediate Cisco Networking

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 270 - Introduction to Cisco Networking .
    This course is the second of four 7 1/2 week courses in a program called the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation. This second course covers Networking Protocols, especially Routing and Router Protocols and the basics of Cisco Router Configuration and Operating System. Students will have hands on experience including basic WAN design and implementation in a Laboratory environment including the configuration of several routers in tandem which simulate a T1 WAN. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • CISY 272 - Advanced Cisco Networking I

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 271 - Intermediate Cisco Networking .
    This course is the third of four semesters in a program called the Cisco Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation. This third course covers Classless Routing Protocols, OSPF and EIGRP Routing Protocols, Switch Configuration, LAN switching, Virtual LAN’s and VLAN trunking. Students will have hands on experience including Basic Router and Switch Configuration in a standalone Laboratory environment. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • CISY 273 - Advanced Cisco Networking II

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 272 - Advanced Cisco Networking I .
    This course is the fourth and final semester in a program called the Cisco Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation. This fourth course covers Wide Area Network Design considerations in-depth, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay, and a final review of all four courses in preparation for students considering the CCNA exam. Students will have hands-on experience including Basic Router and Switch Configuration in a standalone Laboratory environment. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • CISY 274 - Privacy, Ethics and Computer Forensics

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or satisfactory score on placement test.
    This course provides the student with an understanding of security issues pertaining to privacy and ethics, as well as instruction and practice of forensics skills.  Students perform hands-on exercises using the UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating system, including evidence collection and forensics activities at various levels including technical and process-oriented exercises.  Students learn how to collect, catalog, sort, analyze and organize evidence. In addition, students learn how to package and present their findings to legal and law enforcement agencies with special consideration given to privacy issues and ethics. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • CISY 285 - Database Development & Design

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 132 - Systems Analysis & Design .
    This course will provide the student with an overview of basic types of commercially offered data base systems. It will cover the objectives associated with good database design. The student will have the opportunity to implement a functioning data base system using a relational data base. This course will stress the practical aspects of data base design, implementation and maintenance.


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  • CISY 286 - Introduction to Oracle: SQL & PL/SQL

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 285 - Database Development & Design  or permission of instructor.
    In this introductory Oracle course, students will be introduced to SQL and PL/SQL functions. They will learn how to create and maintain database objects and how to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. In addition, students will also learn how to create PL/SQL blocks of application code that can be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management applications. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • CISY 289 - Microsoft SQL Server

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Any Programming Course.
    SQLServer 2005 is Microsoft’s enterprise database server. In this hands-on course, students acquire an overview of SQL server 2005 and learn how to exploit its capabilities. Students learn the basics of how a relational database works and how to manage SQL server 2005 with graphical tools and wizards.


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  • CISY 291 - Interactive Multimedia Programming

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 208 - Interactive Multimedia II  or any CIS Programming Elective or permission of instructor.
    Students master the Flash scripting language and User Interface (UI) library for the course’s authoring software. The focus is on creating data driven UI applications where data comes into the applications and media elements such as animations, text, user interfaces are created dynamically from the scripting. Standard UI components such as buttons, menus, lists and drop downs are explored. Additionally, interactive programming skills needed to build applications such as games, product simulations, advertisements and more are covered.


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  • CISY 292 - Computer Science Cooperative Education I

    (1,2) 3 Credits

    Cooperative Education Approval Form Required. See Department Co-op Coordinator.
    A cooperative work experience in which the student is employed in the industry for approximately 20 hours a week. Each semester that a student is enrolled in a Cooperative Education Program, it is necessary that the college help the student determine what new or expanded responsibilities or learning opportunities are possible on his/her job. These objectives enable the college to determine the learning value of the student’s work experience. These objectives must be specific and measurable. They will be reviewed with the Faculty Co-op Coordinator and the supervisor for validity and evaluated for relative value. At the end of the semester, the student and supervisor will be asked to evaluate the level of attainment of each objective.

     


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  • CISY 293 - Computer Science Cooperative Education II

    (1,2) 3 Credits
    Cooperative Education Approval Form Required. See Faculty Coop Coordinator.
    A cooperative work experience in which the student is employed in the industry for approximately 20 hours a week. Each semester that a student is enrolled in a Cooperative Education Program, it is necessary that the college help the student determine what new or expanded responsibilities or learning opportunities are possible on his/her job. These objectives enable the college to determine the learning value of the student’s work experience. These objectives must be specific and measurable. They will be reviewed with the Faculty Co-op Coordinator and the supervisor for validity and evaluated for relative value. At the end of the semester, the student and supervisor will be asked to evaluate the level of attainment of each objective.


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  • CISY 294 - Oracle: Database Administration Fundamentals I

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): CISY 286 - Introduction to Oracle: SQL & PL/SQL  or permission of instructor.
    This course is designed to give future Oracle database administrators (DBAs) a firm foundation in basic database administrative tasks. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of the Oracle database architecture and how the architectural structures work and interact with one another. Students will also learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures in an effective and efficient manner in order to have a well-designed and operational database. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • CISY 295 - Computer Science Cooperative Education III

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Cooperative Education Approval Form Required. See Department Co-op Coordinator.
    A cooperative work experience in which the student is employed in the industry for approximately 20 hours a week. Each semester that a student is enrolled in a Cooperative Education Program, it is necessary that the college help the student determine what new or expanded responsibilities or learning opportunities are possible on his/her job. These objectives enable the college to determine the learning value of the student’s work experience. These objectives must be specific and measurable. They will be reviewed with the Faculty Co-op Coordinator and the supervisor for validity and evaluated for relative value. At the end of the semester, the student and supervisor will be asked to evaluate the level of attainment of each objective.


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  • CISY 299 - Advanced Topics in Computer Networking

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CISY 253 - Advanced Computer Networking (TCP/IP)  .
    This course provides the opportunity for students to study selected computer networking topics that are not covered in depth in any other Computer Science course at RVCC. The topics covered are defined by the Instructor and vary from semester to semester. Therefore, students must obtain the course description of the special topic coverage from the course schedule in any given semester.


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  • COMM 101 - Speech

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    Speech is a “hands-on” course in which students learn public speaking by preparing and delivering oral presentations in class. The course emphasizes two major components of effective public speaking: selecting and organizing good material for speeches, and developing good delivery skills. It helps students enhance their presentation skills by using visual aids, such as flip charts and overhead transparencies, effectively. The course also offers strategies for dealing with fear and anxiety about public speaking.


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