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ITSC 1171 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Computers This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ITSC 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
ITSC 1280 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC Cooperative Education - Business - Computer and Information Sciences This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
ITSC 1281 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
ITSC 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.) |
ITSC 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at MVC, NLC Introduction to Computers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Explores integration and application in business and other segments in society. Fundamentals of computer problem-solving and programming may be discussed. Examines applications and software relating to a specific curricular area. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX Operating System I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Introduction to the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Includes introductory system management concepts. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1407. The student may register for either ITSC 1307 or ITSC 1407 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC, RLC Project Management Software This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Use of project management software for developing a project plan including timelines, milestones, scheduling, life cycle phases, management frameworks, skills, processes, and tools. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1316 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Linux Installation and Configuration This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Introduction to the Linux operating system. Includes Linux installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. Also covers maintaining and securing reliable Linux systems. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Shell Programming This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Reading, writing, and debugging shell scripts. Development of scripts to automate frequently executed sequences of commands. Covers conditional logic, user interaction, loops, and menus to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the user. Intended for programmers who are familiar with operating environments and reading and writing various shell scripts. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1347 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX System Administration II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1358 or instructor approval. Course Description: Advanced UNIX workstation administration skills in a network environment. Includes system security features. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1447. The student may register for either ITSC 1347 or ITSC 1447 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1358 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX System Administration I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1407 or instructor approval. Course Description: Basic UNIX workstation administration. Includes installing a stand-alone system, adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis on the procedures needed to perform these system administration tasks. Introduces the concept of the system and disk management. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1458. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1458. The student may register for either ITSC 1358 or ITSC 1458 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ITSC 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ITSC 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ITSC 1401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Computers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to PC Operating Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Introduction to personal computer operating systems including installation, configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX Operating System I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Introduction to the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Includes introductory system management concepts. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1307. The student may register for either ITSC 1307 or ITSC 1407 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1409 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Integrated Software Applications I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to business productivity software suites using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation software. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC AS/400 Operating System I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the AS/400 operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic AS/400 menus, commands, and help screens. Topics include introductory system management concepts and file management. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1415 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Project Management Software This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Use of project management software for developing a project plan including timelines, milestones, scheduling, life cycle phases, management frameworks, skills, processes, and tools. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 1416 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC Linux Installation and Configuration This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Introduction to the Linux operating system. Includes Linux installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. Also covers maintaining and securing reliable Linux systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1421 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Intermediate PC Operating Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Custom operating system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Management of file systems, memory, and peripheral devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Personal Computer Hardware This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration and troubleshooting. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1429 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC Fundamentals of Solaris Operating Environment (SA) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic networking and operating essentials skills or instructor approval. Course Description: Designed for the student interested in Solaris certification, this course is for new users and covers how to use the basic Solaris operating environment. Topics include fundamental command-line features of the Solaris operating environment file system, file permissions, the text editor, command shells, and basic network use. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1329. The student may register for either ITSC 1429 or ITSC 1329 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1442 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Shell Programming This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Reading, writing, and debugging shell scripts. Development of scripts to automate frequently executed sequences of commands. Covers conditional logic, user interaction, loops, and menus to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the user. Intended for programmers who are familiar with operating environments and reading and writing various shell scripts. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1447 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX System Administration II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1458 or instructor approval. Course Description: Advanced UNIX workstation administration skills in a network environment. Includes system security features. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1347. The student may register for either ITSC 1347 or ITSC 1447 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1452 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations II (SA) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1454 or instructor approval. Course Description: Designed for Solaris certification. Addresses how to install and maintain Sun systems, configure and troubleshoot the Network File System (NFS) environment, and configure the Network Information Services (NIS) environment. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1352. The student may register for either ITSC 1352 or ITSC 1452 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1454 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations I (SA) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1456 or instructor approval. Course Description: Designed for Solaris certification. Provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the essential system administration tasks in a Solaris Operating Environment. Includes stand-alone installation, file system management, backup procedures, process control, user administration, and device management. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1354. The student may register for either ITSC 1354 or ITSC 1454 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1456 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC Solaris Shell Programming (SL) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1429 or instructor approval. Course Description: Designed for Solaris certification. Provides students with the knowledge to read, write, and debug C shell scripts. Includes development of simple scripts to automate frequently executed sequences of commands. Also covers the use of conditional logic, user interaction, loops, and menus to enhance the productivity and effectiveness. Licensing/Certification Agency: Sun Microsystems. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1356. The student may register for either ITSC 1356 or ITSC 1456 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1458 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX System Administration I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1407 or instructor approval. Course Description: Basic UNIX workstation administration. Includes installing a stand-alone system, adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis on the procedures needed to perform these system administration tasks. Introduces the concept of the system and disk management. This course is cross-listed as ITSC 1358. The student may register for either ITSC 1358 or ITSC 1458 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 1480 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 30 Ext.) |
ITSC 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 2421 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC Integrated Software Applications II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSW 1401 or instructor approval. Course Description: Intermediate study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 2425 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC, RLC Advanced Linux This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1416 or instructor approval. Course Description: Provides instruction in Advance Open-source Linux operating system. Develops LDAP directory services to all your clients, support users, remotely, installing and configuring network services. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Integrated Software Applications III This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1409 or instructor consent. Course Description: Advanced use of business productivity software including complex assignments that require advanced formatting and functionality. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC Application Software Problem Solving This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Utilization of appropriate application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSC 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC UNIX Operating System II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1407 or instructor consent. Course Description: Continued study of the UNIX operating system commands. Includes topics such as CGI and scripting languages. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSC 2439 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC Personal Computer Help Desk Support This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSC 1405 and (ITSW 1401 or ITSC 2421) or (ITSW 1404 or ITSW 1434) or (ITSW 1407 or ITSW 2437) or instructor approval. Course Description: Diagnosis and solution of users hardware and software related problems with on-the-job and/or simulated projects. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSW 1280 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Cooperative Education - Data Processing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
ITSW 1281 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Cooperative Education - Data Processing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
ITSW 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC Introduction to Database This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database. Topics include terminology, database design, table structures, report forms, queries, and macros. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSW 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ITSW 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Cooperative Education - Data Processing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ITSW 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Cooperative Education - Data Processing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ITSW 1401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding skills required. Course Description: An overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics. Topics include entry and editing, reformatting, search and replace, cut-and-paste, file and print operations, and spelling checkers. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSW 1404 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Spreadsheets This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding skills recommended. Course Description: Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and application of electronic spreadsheets. Topics include formula creation, template design, formatting features, statistical, mathematical and financial functions, file operations, report generation, graphics, and introduction to macro programming. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSW 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Database This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding skills recommended. Course Description: Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database. Topics include terminology, database design, table structures, report forms, queries and macros. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSW 1410 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by instructor. Course Description: Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSW 1480 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, MVC Cooperative Education - Data Processing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Instructor approval prior to enrollment. Course Description: Career-related activities, encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 30 Ext.) |
ITSW 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, RLC Advanced Spreadsheets This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSW 1404 or instructor consent. Course Description: Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros and data analysis functions. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ITSW 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, RLC Advanced Database This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ITSW 1407 or instructor consent. Course Description: Advanced concepts of database design and functionality. Topics include advanced data manipulation features, importing and exporting data, and advanced macros and programming. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
POFI 1104 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, NLC, RLC Computer Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Computer application specific software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
POFI 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, RLC Computer Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Computer application specific software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFI 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Computer Applications I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding Proficiency. Course Description: Overview of computer office applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Computer Applications II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Computer Applications I or equivalent. Course Description: Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Spreadsheets This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: Skill development in concepts, procedures, and application of spreadsheets for business. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC Computer Applications II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 1301 Course Description: Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Keyboarding Skills. Course Description: Word processing software focusing on business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC, RLC Desktop Publishing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding Skills. Course Description: In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 2340 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, NLC Advanced Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 2301. Course Description: Advanced word processing techniques using merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFI 2440 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC Advanced Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 2301. Course Description: Advanced word processing techniques using merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
POFI 2450 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Databases This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: In-depth instruction of database theory and the practical applications of a database. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
POFM 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: The simulation provides the students with the opportunity to analyze situations unique to a medical office setting, make decisions related to those situations, as well as experience the daily duties and responsibilities associated with an entry-level medical front office position. The simulation requires students to perform a series of tasks using Medisoft, a practice management software. Each task is an application of the knowledge required in the medical office. Topics include patient records, patient transactions, appointments, and reports. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lab.) |
POFM 1280 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Cooperative Education-Medical Administrative/ Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
POFM 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Basic Medical Coding This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313. Course Description: Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing various coding systems. (3 Lec.) |
POFM 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Medical Software Applications This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding and computer skills. Course Description: Medical software applications for the management and operation of health care information systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFM 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Medical Administrative Support This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, coding, billing, collecting, and third party reimbursement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFM 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Medical Insurance This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues. (3 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
POFM 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Medical Records Management This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: The course is designed to provide a practical bridge to span the gap between how medical records have been kept for the past centuries and how they are kept in today's electronic world. The practical, hands-on experience uses a popular electronic health records software that is used by a wide range of medical specialties and health-care professionals. Topics include electronic patient charts; office visits; clinical tools, such as creating a patient instruction sheet; electronic templates; and electronic bulletin boards and messages. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFM 2333 (3 Credit Hours) New course added October 25, 2018
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Medical Document Production This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Create, format and produce publishable documents in a health care setting. Fundamental concepts, terminology, benefits and functions of the electronic health record (EHR) will be examined with hands-on training using a realistic, web-based EHR software application. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1127 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy. (2 Lab.) |
POFT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business English This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Administrative Office Procedures I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Professional Workforce Preparation This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and advancement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Records and Information Management I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Math This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Math Using Technology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 1301. Course Description: Skill development in business math problem-solving using technology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1328 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Presentations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations including communication and media skills. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
POFT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC Administrative Office Procedures II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFT 1309. Course Description: In-depth coverage of office procedures with emphasis on decision-making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
POFT 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec. 15 Ext.) |
POFT 2203 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Speed and Accuracy Building This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFT 1329 or instructor approval. Course Description: A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
POFT 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Business Correspondence and Communication This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Business English. Course Description: Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Administrative Project Solutions This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Computer application software proficiency and basic office procedures competency. Course Description: Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures integrating software applications, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
POFT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.