Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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CIS 260
CIS 265
CIS 270
CIS 272
CIS 273
CIS 276
CIS 278
CIS 280
CIS 285
CIS 290
CIS 291
UNIX OS ADMINISTRATION
An in-depth study of the UNIX operating system and topics
related to the administration and installation of a UNIX
computer system. Students will learn the necessary steps to
administer the system, programs and users. 3 credits
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Using modern communication devices and applications,
the student will gain hands-on experience with on-line
collaboration and presentations. 3 credits
INTRO TO DATABASE PROGRAMMING
Using SQL development tools in various database
management systems, students will learn to create stored
procedures and database applications. 3 credits
CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING
Students will access DB2, SQL and Oracle databases
from PC clients using VB, MS Access and Java. PDAs,
touch-screens, card-readers, speech synthesis and recognition
are also incorporated into various applications. 3 cred its
WEB APPLICATIONS - ASP
Students will gain experience in creating web-based, databasedriven
applications using Active Server Pages technology.
3 credits
WEB APPLICATIONS - PHP
Students will gain experience in creating web-based,
database-driven applications using the PHP server-side
scripting language. 3 credits
ADVANCED PHP PROGRAMMING
This course provides advanced experience in PHP
programming. 3 credits
WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION
This class covers the role of the system administration of
a Windows server environment from setup to management
of a Windows network for small to midsize business
environments. 3 credits
SERVER SECURITY
In this class you will learn how to implement and manage a
secure environment for your Windows servers and Windows
7 users on your network using some of the 6000+ group
policy settings available. 3 credits
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The student will learn to define and describe the five phases
of the systems development life cycle. The student will
work in a team to create a case study demonstrating their
knowledge of this technique. 3 cred its
CERTIFICATIONS
All students are required to complete the CIS list of
competencies as well as certain industry certification tests.
The specific tests are dependant upon the student’s chosen
speciality. 1/2 credit
CIS 298/299 INTERNSHIP
This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply
knowledge gained in the classroom. Internship consists of
240 hours at the job site. 3 or 4 credits
COMM 101 CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATION
Emphasis on the essentials of written and oral communication;
also covers effective communication during the job search
process. 3 cred its
COS 100 SAFETY/SANITATION
Promotion of good health and safety control measures in the
beauty salon. 1 1/2 credits
COS 103
COS 106
COS 112
COS 115
COS 121
COS 127
COS 130
COS 133
COS 136
COS 139
COS 145
COS 148
COS 151
COS 154
COS 203
COS 206
SALON MANAGEMENT
Study of the small business enterprise. Topics include business
plan ning, basic bookkeeping, record keeping, sales and
service, in ven to ry control, public relations and payroll records.
1/2 credit
PERMANENT WAVING
Instruction in the proper use of equipment and the reactions
of chemicals in the waving process. Study with methods and
tech niques of waving hair. 2 3/4 credits
HAIRCUTTING
Classroom instruction on hair cutting techniques and the use
of equipment in the hair cutting process. 2 1/2 credits
HAIRSTYLING
Classroom instruction given on the procedures used in the
styling of hair. 8 credits
SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS
Study of scientific concepts such as chemistry, bacteriology,
anatomy, and physiology. 1 1/4 credits
SAFETY/SANITATION
Promotion of good health and safety control measures in the
beauty salon. 1 credit
SALON MANAGEMENT
Study of the small business enterprise. Topics include business
plan ning, basic bookkeeping, recordkeeping, sales and service,
in ven to ry control, public relations and payroll records.
1 1/2 credits
PERMANENT WAVING
Instruction in the proper use of equipment and the reactions
of chemicals in the waving process. Study with methods and
tech niques of waving hair. 3 credits
HAIRCOLOR
Instruction in the proper use of coloring in the hair. Includes
types of coloring as related to differences in hair and hair
texture, progressing from temporary to high light ing and
special effects. 4 credits
HAIRCUTTING
Classroom instruction given on hair cutting techniques and
the use of equipment in the hair cutting process. 4 credits
ESTHETICS
Study of the skin, its disorders and diseases that occur as
a result of improper care. Includes the proper techniques
used in facials and make-up procedures. Also offers exclusive
training in use of facial firm ma chin ery. 2 1/2 credits
MANICURE
Instruction on the fingernail and toenail, including growth,
dis ease and care, as well as nail sculptures, tips and nail art.
1/2 cred it
CHEMICAL RELAXING
Instruction on the difference of a base and no-base relaxer
and safety methods. 1 credit
ELECTRICITY
Basic electrical terms and benefits of electro-therapy,
electrolysis, and thermolysis and high-frequency.
1/2 credit
SALON MANAGEMENT
Study of the small business enterprise. Topics include business
plan ning, basic bookkeeping, record keeping, sales and
service, inventory control, public relations and payroll records.
1 1/2 credits
ESTHETICS
Study of the skin, its disorders and diseases that occur as
a result of improper care. Includes the proper techniques