Course Descriptions - Computer Information Technology (CIT)

CIT 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcribed on the student’s continuing education transcript.

CIT 194 PCE TOPIC
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)
Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcribed on the student’s undergraduate transcript.

CIT 206 DATABASE MANAGEMENT II
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: CAPP 158

Database Management II explores database systems through practical database design, implementation and management topics. Basic data modeling concepts will be explored with respect to the major data models: relational, entity relationship model, hierarchical, network, and object oriented. The relational model will be stressed. Students will learn, using normalization techniques, how to avoid Data anomalies. Database implementation and management using Oracle SQL will be covered in depth.

CIT 228 WEB CONSTRUCTION
Credits: 4
Term: (S)
Prerequisites: CAPP 120 or permission of instructor

This course focuses on the skills and concepts necessary to create effective web pages that include links, graphics, sound, tables, forms, and style sheets using common editors. It also stresses the effective use of search engine optimization, Section 508 compliance, buying a domain name and acquiring a hosting server. Various utilities, such as FTP and graphics editing software, will also be examined and utilized.

CIT 232 WEB DESIGN
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisites: GDSN 130 and CIT 228, or permission of instructor

This course continues to utilize the skills developed in CIT 228 to build Web pages, concentrating on high profile, advanced applications to develop students’ skill sets. Students will plan, design, and develop a client web and mobile site. The course includes a thorough examination and implementation of Adobe Dreamweaver.

CIT 280 DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: GDSN 130 and GDSN 217 or permission of instructor

This course focuses on layout, and the tools/equipment used to accomplish the design/concept at hand. Students build their skills in brainstorming and producing publications such as newsletters, brochures, advertisements and résumés. Some publications are client driven. The course includes a thorough examination and implementation of Adobe InDesign.