2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

Technical Support
BUSINESS DIVISION
TECH 170
Problem-Solving Strategies • 5 CR
Presents a wide variety of strategies to build skill in
problem solving. Students practice creative/lateral
thinking techniques and communication skills to
approach technical and non-technical problems.
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL
101; or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better. Recommended
prerequisite: BTS 161.
TECH 215
PC Analysis and Configuration I • 5 CR
Presents the basics of PC hardware and software
installation and configuration. Topics include installation
of operating systems and basic troubleshooting
techniques, BIOS, IDE, system optimization,
motherboards, printers, and CMOS set-up.
Students gain hands-on instruction. Course includes
about 50% of the competencies required for
A+ certification. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment
into ENGL 101; or ENGL 092 or 093 with a Cor
better. Recommended: BTS 161 or equivalent
course work or experience.
TECH 217
PC Analysis and Configuration II • 5 CR
Presents in-depth PC hardware and software installation
and configuration. Topics include DOS and
Windows configuration, memory management,
advanced troubleshooting, communications, introductory
network installation and configuration,
basic electrical concepts and measurement, IRQs,
DMA, and I/O addresses. Includes hands-on instruction.
Course includes about 50% of the competencies
required for A+ certification. Prerequisite:
TECH 215 at BCC with a C- or better; or entry code.
TECH 289
Portfolio Evaluation of
Work Experience • 4 CR
Provides an opportunity to document problem
solving skills in a professional portfolio. Students
work independently to prepare portfolio materials
demonstrating their skills and experience. The student
must have at least six months of full-time job
experience in a position closely related to the anticipated
IT degree and must be on track to graduate
within two academic quarters. Course is graded
“credit/no credit.” Prerequisite: Entry code.
TECH 293
Technical Support Internship I • 4 CR
First in a two-quarter technical support internship
on campus. Students provide technical assistance to
BCC faculty and staff via phone and on-site visits.
For IT degree students only. Provides non-paying,
credit-earning, on-the-job experience. Course is
graded “credit/no credit.” Prerequisite: Entry code.
TECH 294
Technical Support Internship II • 4 CR
Continues IT 293, for additional non-paying,
credit-earning, on-the-job experience in technical
support. For IT degree students only. Prerequisite:
IT 293 at BCC; and an entry code.
Translation
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Interpretation and Translation programs
are a cooperative effort between Bellevue Community
College and the Translation and Interpretation
Institute. The T&I program is intended for bilingual
students. Non-credit courses are also available.
For more information call (425) 564-3171.
TRANS 103
Fundamentals of Translation • 3 CR
Learn basic translation techniques and the process of
translation. Includes a practical review of the English
writing, editing, and proofreading skills necessary to
produce clear, and polished translations. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program; bilingual proficiency.
TRANS 109
Advanced Translation
Workshop I • 3 CR
Hands-on experience in the translation, editing,
and finalization of actual commercial texts. Texts
are drawn from a variety of fields including scitech,
legal, commercial, and medical. Emphasis is
on professional presentation. Included is a team
translation project. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
program; bilingual proficiency.
TRANS 110
Advanced Translation
Workshop II • 3 CR
Hands-on experience in the translation, editing,
and finalization of actual commercial texts. Texts
are drawn from a variety of fields including scitech,
legal, commercial, and medical. Emphasis is
on professional presentation. Included is a team
translation project. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
program; bilingual proficiency.
Course Descriptions
TRANS 112
Translation Practicum • 1 CR
Supervised, 25-hour translator practicum or
mentorship with an agency, experienced freelancer,
corporation, or at the student’s work place. Associated
with a five-hour professional seminar for participating
students. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
program; bilingual proficiency.
Video Production
BUSINESS DIVISION
This program allows students the opportunity to
develop a working skill set in both traditional and
digital video production. Course work includes gaining
competency in the use of non-linear digital editing
software and distributing video over the web.
VIDEO 112
Video Foundations • 5 CR
Introduces the basics of video production utilizing
a personal camcorder and video editing equipment.
Students study video technologies, basic
equipment operation, video composition, basic
lighting and audio, production planning, and visual
storytelling. Students work in groups to create
video projects utilizing post-production editing.
Prerequisite: MEDIA 109 at BCC with a C- or better.
Same as COMM 112. Either VIDEO 112 or COMM
112 may be taken for credit, not both.
VIDEO 122
Audio & Recording I • 5 CR
Introduces basic audio for use in video and computer
media applications. Topics include basic sound characteristics,
microphones, single and multi-track recording
techniques, and sound reinforcement and
enhancement. Students work on a production team
to complete audio productions. Prerequisite: MEDIA
109 at BCC with a C- or better; or entry code.
VIDEO 210
Video Editing & Streaming • 5 CR
Covers computer-based video editing technologies.
Topics include creation of digital video productions for
inclusion in multimedia and web applications such as
QuickTime and creation of video productions using
digital non-linear editing technology. Prerequisite:
VIDEO 112 at BCC with a C- or better; or entry code.
BCC programs and
curricula are subject to change.
For the most up-to-date information
about course content and degree or
certificate requirements, go to
www.bcc.ctc.edu
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