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CIT 042
Computer Literacy
1 Unit / Advisory: CIT 100A.
This basic computer literacy course is designed to provide the
student with skills necessary to understand and communicate with
computers. It will include hardware and software basics, file
management, computer networks, and the Internet. The course is
taught on a lecture-lab basis: (3) hours in the classroom and a
minimum of (2) hours in the laboratory each week. This course is
taught in a six-week module during the regular semester. This course
is recommended for all community college students in
order to prepare them for their college-level courses which may
require the knowledge of the microcomputer and its use for
completion of assignments. Lecture: 3 hours/ Lab: 2 hours
CIT 060
Windows Operating System
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 100A.
This course is a comprehensive course of the Microsoft Windows
operating system and its graphical
user interface. The student will learn: Graphical User
Interface/Mouse, My Computer, File Management
with Explorer, Word-Pad, Paint, and data sharing using the
Clipboard. The Find program, object linking and embedding, printers
and fonts will also be included. Networking capabilities of Windows
will be used and disk maintenance tasks will be performed.Lecture: 3
hours/ Lab: 2 hours
CIT 100A
(Formerly CIT 20)
Keyboarding
1 Unit / Advisory: Reading 023
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to enable the student to master the
alphanumeric keyboard on a microcomputer
by touch and to gain a thorough knowledge of current keyboarding
techniques. It is taught as a six-week module on a lecture/lab basis
or on-line. This course is recommended for all students to provide
them with
the skills necessary to use touch keyboarding to prepare reports and
general course assignments.
Lecture/Demonstration: 1 hour
CIT 100B
(Formerly CIT 021)
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
1 Unit / Advisory: READ 023, CIT
100A
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to improve students’ speed and accuracy on a
computer keyboard by analyzing their keyboarding techniques and
prescribing specific drills to increase their timed writing
rate. It is taught as a lab or on-line. This course is recommended
for all students who have learned the location of the keys
on the keyboard and who now want to improve their speed and accuracy
in preparation of reports and general course assignments. This
course may be taken once and repeated two times for credit.
Lecture/Demonstration: 1 hour
CIT 102
Introduction to Microsoft Office
3 Units /Advisory: CIT 100A, ENGL
035, READ 023
Transfers to CSU
This course is an introduction to the latest version of the
integrated program suite of Microsoft Office Professional. The
student will be provided with the basics of each of the programs in
the suite-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as
their Internet integration. In addition, an introduction to
fundamental computer concepts will be presented including hardware
and software basics, file management, computer networks and
communications. Lecture: 3 hours /Lab: 2 hours
CIT 103
(Formerly CIT 062)
Introduction to Microsoft Word
1.5 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 100A.
Transfers to: CSU
This is an introductory word processing course, which will provide
instruction in the use of the latest version of Microsoft Word
applications software. Students will learn the basic editing and
formatting functions of the program. Document maintenance,
formatting enhancements, and the creation and formatting of tables
will also be presented. This course is intended for students
desiring to complete the requirements for the Computer Information
Technology Microcomputer Specialists Degree or professionals wanting
an introduction to Microsoft Word. Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 1 hour
CIT 104
(Formerly CIT 063)
Advanced Microsoft Word
1.5 Units / Prerequisites: CIT 103.
Transfers to: CSU
This course presents the advanced features of the latest version of
Microsoft Word«. Specific topics include merging documents, macros
and styles, specialized tables, protected forms and shared
documents. This course is intended for students desiring to complete
the requirements for the Computer Information Technology
Microcomputer Specialists Degree or professions wanting to master
Microsoft Word. Lecture: 1.5 hours / Lab: 1 hours
CIT 105
Microsoft«PowerPoint«
1.5 Units / Advisory: CIT 101
Transfer to: CSU
This course provides the student with an overview of the
presentation software Microsoft« PowerPoint «. Specific topics
include planning and creating a presentation, applying and modifying
text and graphics objects, using design templates, working with
graphics and sound from other file formats and the World Wide Web,
preparing charts, and presenting slide shows. This course is
intended for students desiring to complete the requirements for the
Computer Information Technology Microcomputer Specialists Degree or
professionals wanting instruction in Microsoft« PowerPoint « leading
to Microsoft« Office Specialist Certification. Lecture: 1.5 hours
/Lab: 1 hour CIT 107
(Formerly CIT 82)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
1.5 Units / Advisory: CIT 101
Transfers to: CSU
This is an introductory microcomputer spreadsheet applications
course, which will provide instruction in the use of the latest
version of spreadsheet software for business applications. Students
will learn to manage financial data, develop formulas and use
functions with proper syntax, create charts and graphs, and build
Web pages from worksheets. This course is intended for students
desiring to complete the requirements for the Computer Information
Technology Microcomputer Specialists Degree or professionals wanting
an introduction to Microsoft Excel. Lecture: 1.5 hours / Lab: 1 hour
CIT 108
(Formerly CIT 83)
Advanced Microsoft Excel
1.5 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 107.
Advisory: CIT 115
Transfers to: CSU
This is an advanced microcomputer spreadsheet applications course,
which will provide instruction in the use of the latest version of
spreadsheet software. Students will learn to integrate Excel with
other Windows programs and the World Wide Web, use Solver for
complex problems, and enhance worksheets and workbooks with Visual
Basic. This course is intended for students desiring to complete the
requirements for the Computer Information Technology Computer
Systems Degree or professionals wanting to learn the advanced
functions and programming features of Microsoft Excel. Lecture 1.5
hours / Lab: 1 hour CIT 109
(Formerly CIT 080)
Introduction to Microsoft Access
1.5 Units / Advisory: CIT 101.
Transfers to: CSU
This is an introductory microcomputer database applications course,
which will provide instruction in the use of the latest version of
database software for business applications. Students will learn to
create and modify files, add and edit records, produce reports and
forms, and export and import database tables to and from HTML
format. This course is intended for students desiring to complete
the requirements for the Computer Information Technology Degree or
professionals wanting an introduction to Microsoft« Access. Lecture:
1.5 hours / Lab: 1 hour
CIT 110
(Formerly CIT 081)
Advanced Microsoft Access
1.5 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 109 and
CIT 115
Transfers to: CSU
This is an advanced microcomputer database applications course,
which will provide instruction in the use of the latest version of
database software with emphasis on the software as a programming
tool. Students will learn advanced query functions, automating tasks
with macros, and write visual basic for applications code. This
course is intended for students desiring to complete the
requirements for the Computer Information Technology Computer
Systems Degree or professionals wanting to learn the programming
features of Microsoft Access for managing databases. Lecture 1.5
hours/ Lab 1 hour.
142 / Rio Hondo College 2004-2005 Catalog CIT 111
(Formerly CIT 097)
Introduction to Programming
3 Units / Advisory: MATH 050
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to develop the problem-solving abilities of
the student who intends to continue in the computer field. Various
techniques used will include hierarchy diagrams, data flow diagrams,
flow-charting, data diagrams, and pseudo code. This course will also
include information on Microsoft Visual Studio.NET's integrated
development environment (IDE). Lecture: 3 hours Beginning COBOL
Programming
2 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 101 or
CIT 097.
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is a beginning course in the fundamentals of structured COBOL
programming. The emphasis of the course is on learning the syntax of
the COBOL language and a structured methodology. Topics included in
the course are the structure and form of the COBOL language, use of
a mainframe computer system to execute COBOL programs, proper
documentation methods, simple logic operations, arithmetic
operations, and control. Lecture: 2 hours / Lab: 2 hours CIT
112
Survey of Object-Oriented
Programming
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 097. Eligibility
for READ 023, ENGL 035 and
MATH 050
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This class covers the basic syntax for three object-oriented
programming languages: C++, Visual Basic and Java. Using the
Microsoft Studio environment, this class includes the following
topics: introduction to computers, logic, input/output, looping and
structures. Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 115
VB.NET Programming -
Introduction
4 Units / Advisory: CIT 097 or CIT
110
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course will cover the fundamentals of software development
using the most popular language - Visual Basic. The topics include:
designing, writing the source code, compiling, linking, executing
and debugging. Additional contents include, data type,
arithmetic/logical expressions, procedures, decisions, repetition,
arrays, sequential files, random access files, graphical display,
controls and objects. Lecture: 4 hours
CIT 116
VB.NET Programming -
Advanced
4 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 115
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course will review the fundamentals of software development and
cover the advanced programming skills using the Visual Basic
language. Advanced topics include: user interface concepts, data
base management, custom controls, Windows common controls, multiple
document application, class, ActiveX, and distributing programs.
Lecture: 4 hours
CIT 120
CIT 121
Advanced COBOL Programming
2 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 120 with
a grade of "C" or higher
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is an advanced course in COBOL programming. Students will learn
to use a variety of advanced Cobol programming features. Topics will
include sorting a file, single and multi-dimensional tables,
advanced data manipulation, screen design, copy libraries, and
subprograms. Lecture: 2 hours / Lab: 2 hours
CIT 125
C++.NET Programming -
Introduction
4 Units / Advisory: CIT 097 or CIT
110
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course will cover the fundamentals of software development
using the most marketable language - C++. The topics include:
designing, writing the source code, compiling, linking, executing
and debugging. Additional contents include, data types,
arithmetic/logical expressions, pointers, looping, branching,
classes, objects and static and dynamic memory allocation. Lecture:
4 hours
CIT 126
C++.NET Programming-
Advanced
4 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 125.
Advisory: CIT 097 or CIT 110.
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course will review the fundamentals of software development and
cover the advanced programming skills using the C++ language.
Advanced topics include: classes and data abstraction, operator
overloading, inheritance, virtual function and polymorphism, and
stream I/O. Lecture: 4 hours
CIT 135
Java Programming - Introduction
4 Units / Advisory: CIT 097 or CIT
112. Eligibility to READ 023, ENGL
035, MATH 050
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course covers the fundamentals of software development using
the most popular Internet language - Java. Topics include program
design, algorithms, writing and testing the source code. Additional
content includes arithmetic/logic expressions, control structures,
objects and basic Java structures. Lecture: 4 hours
CIT 136
Advanced Java Programming
4 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 135.
Advisory: CIT 097 or CIT 112, eligibility
for READ 023, ENGL 035,
MATH 050.
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course covers the basics of the software development and the
advanced programming skills using the Java language. Topics include
Java data syntax, data structure, applets, graphics, animation,
inheritance, abstract windows toolkit, exception handling, file
input and output, and multithreading. Lecture: 4 hours
CIT 145
C#.NET
4 Units / Advisory: CIT 125 or CIT
135
Transfer to: CSU
This course is intended for students who want to master the skills
of creating projects with the C#.NET program. It provides software
development in the Microsoft.NET framework. Visual C#.NET will be
used as the development tool to discuss and practice Windowsbased
applications, Web Services with XML (eXtensible Markup Language)
data exchange, components and controls, database interfaces using
ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) and SQL (Structure Query Language), and
graphics programming. Lecture: 4 hours 2004-2005 Catalog Rio Hondo
College / 143
CIT 150
Introduction to the Internet
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 020, CIT
101, and eligible to take READ 023,
ENGL 035, MATH 050
Transfers to: CSU
This course offers a case-oriented problem-solving approach for
learning the basic to more advanced features of the Internet - from
browsing, navigating, and searching on the Internet, to using
e-mail, advanced communication tools and other Web topics. The
course also includes creating web pages using HTML. Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 152
Introduction to Web Page Design
for Business
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 150 and eligibility
for READ 023, ENGL 035,
MATH 050.
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides students with an understanding of the
fundamentals of HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) programming to
design Web pages. Students will create custom Web pages for personal
Internet and business Intranet environments. Java Script and MS
FrontPage 2000 will also be included. Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 155
Introduction to E-Commerce
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 101. Eligibility
for READ 023, ENGL 035,
and MATH 050
Transfers to: CSU
This course offers a hands-on problem-solving approach for learning
the basic to more advanced features of doing business on the
Internet. You will learn to use E-commerce effectively, such as:
gather corporate information, make a purchase online, develop an
effective company Web site, or find global trading partners. You
will learn how and why electronic commerce is an important part of
our economy and our society. Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 156
E-Commerce Structure and
Management
3 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 155.
Advisory: MGMT 101
Transfers to: CSU
This course covers business strategies and the main technologies
that are used to implement actual online business activities.
Overview coverage will include international, legal, ethical, and
tax issues. Project planning and management techniques will be
discussed to determine the success of e-commerce initiatives.
Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 160
Introduction to Operating Systems
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 60
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides an overview of the operating systems that are
currently used to create an e-business infrastructure. Operating
systems discussed include Windows, Unix, Linux, Novell and Mac and
their use in the industry. An in-depth study of Windows 2000 Server
is also presented. Topics discussed are how to setup, install, and
administer Windows 2000 Servers. This course is designed for
students interested in learning operating systems and the use of
operating systems in running corporate information systems. Lecture:
2 hours; Lab: 3 hours
CIT 161
Intermediate Web Page Design
4 Units / Advisory: CIT 152
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides a hands-on in-depth study of web scripting
languages for students interested in web page development. The
fundamentals of programming logic will be reviewed and scripting
languages such as VBScript and JavaScript will be introduced. The
use of these programs and how they are used to manipulate and
enhance static web pages will be addressed. Lecture: 4 hours
CIT 162
Advanced Web Page Development 3 Units / Advisory: CIT 110 and 161
Transfers to: CSU This course provides a project-based approach to
developing and implementing interactive database-drive Web pages
using middleware tools. The class offers an overview of tools used
to plug into backend databases and create Web-based applications.
Students will learn how to develop interactive corporate sites using
tools such as ColdFusion and ASP. Knowledge of databases and HTML is
necessary for success in this course. This course is designed for
students who wish to create Web applications and integrate backend
databases with front-end web design. Lecture 2 hours; Lab: 3 hours
CIT 163
Internet Server Management
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 101, CIT
152, CIT 160
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides a lab-based approach to setting and
administering Web, FTP, DNS, and email servers. Popular servers are
discussed including Web servers, FTP servers, DNS servers, and email
servers. Students learn how to install, configure, maintain and
secure IIS, MS DNS, and Send-Mail. Web page setup and maintenance is
also emphasized. This course is intended for students interested in
designing and administering an intranet or Internet system for an
ISP or a business. Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 3 hours
CIT 195
Project Management
3 Units / Advisory: CIT 101
Transfers to: CSU
This course develops the project management skills needed to define,
plan, lead, monitor, and complete information technology projects.
Specific topics include managing project integration, scope, time,
cost, quality, human resources, communications, risks, and
procurement. In addition, the five phases of a project are explored:
initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. This
course is intended for professionals who want to master the skills
of information technology project management. Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 200
Systems Analysis and Design
3 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 101.
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides an overview of the processes, tools, and
techniques used to analyze and design computer-based information
systems. Students will gain an understanding of the systems
development life cycle, strategic planning, feasibility studies,
factfinding techniques, data flow diagrams, structure English,
object-oriented analysis and design, automated system design tools,
entity-relationship diagrams, system testing, documentation,
training and maintenance activities. Students will apply the course
concepts through case studies. This course is suitable for students
seeking a career in computer information technology. Lecture: 3
hours 144 / Rio Hondo College 2004-2005 Catalog
CIT 210
Telecommunications in
Information Systems
3 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 101.
Transfers to: CSU
This is a course designed to familiarize the student with the
terminology and capabilities of data communications systems. Mastery
of this material will enable participation in decisions regarding
alternative configurations of data communications components. This
course specifically covers that part of telecommunications that
relates to computer systems, or the electronic transmission of
computer data. Students will be expected to complete case
assignments outside of class. Lecture 3 hours
CIT 211
Internetworks & Router
Fundamentals
3 Units / Prerequisite: CIT 210. Advisory:
Windows and DOS basics.
Transfers to: CSU
This course covers wide area internetworking fundamentals. Topics
cover router fundamentals, router setup and configuration, network
management, routing and routed protocols, and network
troubleshooting. This is the second course in a four course sequence
that qualifies the student to take the CISCO CCNA certification
test. Lecture: 3 hours
CIT 212
Internetworks/LAN Design
3 units/Prerequisite: CIT 211
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for those students who are interested in
Local Area Network (LAN) design with consideration of LAN switching,
VLANs, ACLs, IPX, network management, and major consideration of the
functions of layers 1-4 in the OSI layers. A threaded Cast Study
will reinforce the student's ability to design, install, and
maintain school-sized internetworks. This is the third course in a
four-course sequence that qualifies the student to take the CISCO
CCNA certification test. Lecture 3 hours
CIT 213
Internetworks/WAN Design
3 units/Prerequisite: CIT 212
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for those students who are interested in
Wide Area Network (WAN) design with detailed coverage on WAN
Technologies, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay, network management,
preparation for the Net+ Certification exam and a review for the
CCNA Certification Exam. Completion of the Threaded Cast Study will
reinforce the student's ability to design, install, and maintain
school-sized internetworks. This is the fourth course in a
fourcourse sequence that qualifies the student to take the CISCO
CCNA certification test. Lecture 3 hours
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