CATALOG 2010-11 - Cascadia Community College

DESIGNATION KEYDistribution areas: CKR = Cultural Knowledge, E = Elective, GS = Global Studies, H=Humanities, HP = Humanities Performance, NS = Natural Science, Q=Quantitative Reasoning, RE=Restricted Elective , SS = Social ScienceBIT 1425 creditsIntermediate ProgrammingQ, RE- This is a first course in computer scienceusing a language such as C#. This course coversvariable types, control structures, functions,modular programming, pointers/references/etc., arrays, structures, and an introduction torecursion. The course will introduce basic sortingand searching algorithms. The emphasis of thiscourse will be program design, algorithmic(variables, expressions, statements), and abstraction(data types, functions). Prerequisite(s):Completion of MATH 095 with a grade of 2.0or higher or by testing placement into MATH&107, MATH& 141, MATH& 146, or MATH 147;date of last math course irrelevant ; and completionof BIT 116 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; orinstructor permissionBIT 1435 creditsProgramming Data StructuresE- This course extends the fundamentalscovered in Intermediate Programming. Thecourse will cover program specification anddesign, abstract data types, and classes. Topicswill include dynamic arrays, stacks, queues,linked lists, binary trees, and recursion. Taught inC#. Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIT 142 witha grade of 2.0 or higher.BIT 1472 creditsIntegrated Office Applications 1RE- This course, offered as part of a specializedprogram, allows students to expand andenhance their study of BIT 150, Keyboarding,and BIT 154, Beginning Word Processing.Students will develop vocabulary proficiencyand apply the skills from the self-paced labcourses in context-specific activities. This coursemay be used as part of a learning community,ESL program, or targeted for a specific group oflearners. Prerequisite(s): Placement by testingin ESL 040 or above and co-enrollment in BIT150 and BIT 154 required. Instructor permissionis required.BIT 1482 creditsIntegrated Office Applications 2RE- This course, offered as part of a specializedprogram, allows students to expandand enhance their study of BIT 153, Usingthe Internet, and BIT 164, Microsoft Outlook.Students will develop vocabulary proficiencyand apply the skills from the self-paced labcourses in context-specific activities. This coursemay be used as part of a learning community,ESL program, or targeted for a specific group oflearners. Prerequisite(s): Placement by testingin ESL 040 or above and co-enrollment in BIT153 and BIT 164 required. Instructor permissionrequired.BIT 1501 creditIntroduction to KeyboardingRE- This one-credit module prepares students touse computer applications in the classroom andin workplace activities by developing speed andaccuracy through touch keyboarding. Studentsalso develop familiarity with the keyboard’sten-key system and other common keyboardand mouse functions.BIT 1511 creditIntroduction to ComputerHardwareRE- This one-credit module prepares studentsto use computer applications in the classroomand in workplace activities by developingfamiliarity with computer hardware, software,and operating systems. Fundamental computerterminology is defined and students explore avariety of uses and types of personal computersystems.BIT 1521 creditWindows BasicsRE- This one-credit module prepares studentsto use computer applications in the classroomand in workplace activities by introducing themto the Windows operating system, which isthe most common operating system in boththe home and business environment. Effectiveuse of Windows assists students in using allWindows-based applications.BIT 1531 creditUsing the InternetRE- This one-credit module prepares studentsto use the internet as a tool for communicationand as an information resource. Students learnhow to effectively use and organize e-mail, howto research topics using the web, and how tocreate simple websites using editor software.BIT 1541 creditBeginning Word ProcessingRE- This one-credit module prepares students toword process documents for the classroom andin the workplace. Students learn how to effectivelycreate, format, and edit documents usingtoolbars, menus, and commands.BIT 1551 creditAdvanced Word ProcessingRE- This one-credit module prepares studentsto utilize advanced word processing tools to bemore efficient and to increase the functionalityof their documents. Students learn how toincorporate macros and clip art into documentsand to use management tools to create longdocuments.BIT 1561 creditBeginning SpreadsheetRE- This one-credit module prepares students touse a spreadsheet application in the classroomand in workplace activities. Students create andformat worksheets and workbooks utilizing toolbars,menus, and commands.BIT 1571 creditAdvanced SpreadsheetRE- This one-credit module prepares studentsto use the advanced functions of a spreadsheetapplication in the classroom and in workplaceactivities. The module includes the use of toolssuch as formulas, logical functions, data functions,and charting to enhance the preparationand presentation of information.BIT 1581 creditBeginning DatabaseRE- This one-credit module prepares students touse a database application in the classroom andin workplace activities. Students will learn aboutthe extensive uses of databases in the workplace.Using a wizard, they will learn to createand modify a database including tables, forms,and reports.BIT 1591 creditAdvanced DatabaseRE- This one-credit module prepares students tocreate and use a database application in workplaceactivities. Students will learn to developmacros, create menus, and manage complexdata.BIT 1601 creditDigital ImagingRE- This one-credit course will prepare students toutilize basic digital imaging tools to acquire andmanipulate photographic images and graphicelements. Students will learn basic imagingtechniques, digitize and enhance photos, applyspecial effects, and prepare graphics for variouscomputer-based applications.BIT 1611 creditVector GraphicsRE- This one-credit course will prepare studentsto utilize vector based drawing tools for thecreation of digital graphics and illustration.Students will learn basic techniques whilecreating type effects, graphs, and illustrations forcomputer based applications.BIT 1621 creditUNIX BasicsRE- This one-credit course enables studentsto work effectively within a UNIX operatingsystem. Students investigate the UNIX file structure,create and edit files and directories, shareand secure files among other users, and use atext-based editor to customize account configurations.BIT 1631 creditBeginning PowerPointRE- This one-credit course will prepare studentsto use PowerPoint, a visual presentation tool,for classroom and workplace activities. Studentswill learn how to effectively create, format, andedit a presentation using toolbars, menus, andcommands. Prerequisite(s): Completion of orco-enrollment in BIT 152 with a grade of 2.0 orhigher.Course DescriptionsCascadia Community College Catalog 2010-11 79