2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

INTST 194/195/196/197
Special Topics in International
Studies • V1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related
to the field. Topics are announced in the class
schedule.
INTST 198
Seminar in
International Studies • V1-10 CR
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college
credit is offered.
INTST 199
Individual Studies in
International Studies • V1-10 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent
study by an individual student. Course
may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
INTST 200
States & Capitalism: Origin of
Modern Global Systems • 5 CR
Explores the origins, development, and impact of the
modern state from the 10th to mid-20th century. Students
analyze the political consequences of change
under capitalist, socialist, or mixed economies.
INTST 201
Introduction to International
Political Economy • 5 CR
Examines international economics in the post-
World War II era. Students investigate the post-war
economic and political orders, including the crisis
of the 1970’s-1980’s and north/south and east/west
relations.
INTST 202
Cultural Encounters & Tensions • 5 CR
Deals with the contemporary world from a cultural
standpoint. Students examine problems of intercultural
relations with particular emphasis on divergent
“world views.”
INTST 203
Comparative Religion • 5 CR
Introduces the world’s major religions. Students
examine Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
and Buddhism in historical and cultural context.
Ethnographic examples show the relationships between
these major traditions and folk beliefs and
practices. Same as ANTH 203. Either INTST 203 or
ANTH 203 may be taken for credit, not both.
INTST 204
Global History • 5 CR
Surveys comparative global history, focusing on the
relationships between cultures. Students investigate
global developments in religion, law, and technology
as well as the rise and fall of empires and cultures.
Same as HIST 120. Either INTST 204 or HIST 120 may
be taken for credit, not both. May be used as a social
science or humanities credit, not both, at BCC.
INTST 261
The Middle East in the
Islamic Era • 5 CR
Examines the political, social, and cultural history
of the Middle East since the 7th century. Topics include
the development of Islam, the rise and decline
of Islamic empires, and the impact of modernization,
the Arab-Israeli confrontation, and Islamic
fundamentalism. Same as HIST 261. Either INTST
261 or HIST 261 may be taken for credit, not both.
May be used as a social science or humanities credit,
not both, at BCC. Recommended: HIST 102 or 103.
INTST 280
History of Africa • 5 CR
Examines the history of the continent from the origins
of the human species to the present. Topics
include the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and
civilizations; the impact of the wider world from
Greek and Roman times to the 20th century; and
Africa’s role in international affairs. Same as HIST
280. Either INTST 280 or HIST 280 may be taken
for credit, not both. May be used as a social science
or humanities credit, not both, at BCC.
INTST 294/295/296/297
Special Topics in
International Studies • V1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to
the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
INTST 298
Seminar in
International Studies • V1-10 CR
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college
credit is offered.
INTST 299
Individual Studies in
International Studies • V1-10 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent
study by an individual student. May be
repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
Course Descriptions
Internet
Application Development
BUSINESS DIVISION
Combining elements of Programming and
Graphic Design, the Internet Application Development
Program instructs students on how to create
both the mechanics and the visual interface of
Internet-based applications. Current technologies
covered are HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JSP, Java, C#,
ASP, and SQL.
IDEV 108
Internet Development for
IT Majors • 5 CR
Course is designed for students who have completed
an introduction to programming course
based on C++. Students learn the basics of programming
for the Internet, using HTML and
JavaScript, and the basics of web servers. Emphasis
is on the differences between the C++ or the
JavaScript languages. Prerequisite: PROG 250 at
BCC with a C- or better or entry code.
IDEV 111
Web Development Foundations • 5 CR
Introduces students to the fundamentals of databases,
programming and networks and their applications
to web development. Emphasis is placed on
good design practices and effective troubleshooting
techniques. Students create and troubleshoot simple
databases and programs, and install and troubleshoot
simple web server systems. Prerequisite: ME-
DIA 109 at BCC with a C- or better; or entry code.
IDEV 211
Client-Side Scripting • 5 CR
Students apply the tools and techniques of clientside
scripting or create web interactivity. Emphasis
is placed on effective design and programming
practices and the use of current scripting tools and
standards. Students develop dynamic pages and interactive
web pages for specific applications. Prerequisite:
IDEV 111 with a C- or better; or entry code.
IDEV 212
Server-Side Scripting • 5 CR
Students will apply the tools and techniques of
server-side scripting to create server interactivity.
Students learn and practice creating and maintaining
links between databases and Web pages;
and creating dynamic pages and active server
pages for specific applications.
Curriculum subject to change. For most current information, visit us on the web at: www.bcc.ctc.edu • 89