GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptionssoftware and hardware and make recommendationsto meet end-user needs. Emphasis is placed on softwareand hardware evaluation, installation, training,and support. Upon completion, students should beable to present proposals and make hardware andsoftware recommendations based on their evaluations.CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: CIS 115Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces established and evolvingmethodologies for the analysis, design, and developmentof an information system. Emphasis is placedon system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping,CASE/OOM tools, and systems developmentlife cycle phases. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to analyze a problem and design an appropriatesolution using a combination of tools andtechniques.CTS 287 Emerging Technologies (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces emerging information technologies.Emphasis is placed on evolving technologiesand trends in business and industry. Uponcompletion, students should be able to articulate anunderstanding of the current trends and issues inemerging technologies for information systems.CTS 289 System Support Project (1-4-0-3)Prerequisites: CTS 120, CTS 285, NOS 130Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an opportunity to complete asignificant support project with minimal instructorassistance. Emphasis is placed on written and oralcommunication skills, project definition, documentation,installation, testing, presentation, and usertraining. Upon completion, students should be ableto complete a project from the definition phasethrough implementation.DATABASE CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONSDBA 110 Database Concepts (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces database design and creationusing a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on datadictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling,and creation of simple tables, queries, reports,and forms. Upon completion, students should beable to design and implement normalized databasestructures by creating simple database tables, queries,reports, and forms.DBA 115 Database Applications(2-2-0-3)Prerequisites: DBA 110Corequisites: NoneThis course applies concepts learned in DBA 110 toa specific DBMS. Topics include manipulating multipletables, advanced queries, screens and reports,linking, and command files. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to create multiple tablesystems that demonstrate updates, screens, andreports representative of industry requirements.DESIGN - SEE ART (ART)DESIGN DRAFTING - ALSO SEE DRAFTING(DFT)DDF 211 Design Drafting I(2-6-0-4)Prerequisites: DFF 112Corequisites: NoneThis course emphasizes design processes for finishedproducts. Topics include data collection frommanuals and handbooks, efficient use of materials,design sketching, specifications, and vendor selection.Upon completion, students should be able toresearch and plan the design process for a finishedproduct.DDF 214 Tool Design(2-4-0-4)Prerequisites: DDF 212Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the principles of tool design.Topics including gaging, die work, and cost analysisusing available catalogs and studies using manufacturingprocesses. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to use catalogs to identify vendorsand prepare working drawings for tooling. Oral andwritten communications skills will be emphasized.DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIESDDT 110 Developmental Disabilities(3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course identifies the characteristics andcauses of various disabilities. Topics include historyof service provision, human rights, legislationand litigation, advocacy, and accessing supportservices. Upon completion, students should beable to demonstrate an understanding of currentand historical developmental disability definitionsand support systems used throughout the life span.186