670 west boylston street worcester, ma 01606-2092 tel ... · resume and cover letter development,...

TO: The College Community FROM: Patricia Toney Vice President of Academic Affairs SUBJECT: ACADEMIC MATTERS DATE: December 18, 2013 Final approval has been given to the academic matters acted upon at the December 10, 2013 meeting of the Learning Council. I. School of Healthcare

The following degree revisions be made to the Allied Dental Services- Dental Office Management option, effective Fall 2014: Remove BSL 101 Business Law I in semester 4. Require ALH 106 Medical Law and Ethics in 4th semester. Require CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications in 4th semester. Add ALH 102 Introduction to Medical Terminology to the 4th semester Remove ALH 107 Medical Coding & Billing In semester 1 change the requirement of BIO 100 or BIO 140 to BIO 100 The following course revision be made to DAS 101 Clinical Science I, effective Fall 2014: Change co-requisite from BIO 100 or BIO 140, DAS 151 to BIO 100, DAS 151 F

DAS 101 Clinical Science I 3 credits This course covers terminology and procedures performed in a general dental office. Students learn oral diagnosis, treatment of dental disease, management of medical emergencies, and dental therapeutics. Corequisites: BIO 100, DAS 151 F

The following course revision be made to DAS 153 Dental Assisting Clinical Practicum, effective Fall 2014: Change pre-requisite from BIO 100 or BIO 140, DAS 101, DAS 151, DHY 131 to BIO 100,

DAS 101, DAS 151, DHY 131 DAS 153 Dental Assisting Clinical Practicum In the setting of a general dental office 60 hours rotation, students apply the skills and

670 West Boylston Street

Worcester, MA 01606-2092

Tel: (508) 854-4425

Fax: (508) 854-7504

www.QCC.edu

Academic Matters - December 10, 2013 of 432

knowledge acquired in the classroom by competently performing dental assisting functions including participating in four handed chairside techniques and related dental assisting procedures. Students are responsible for recruiting patients to participate in full-mouth radiographic series. Prerequisite: BIO 100, DAS 101, DAS 151, DHY 131 IN

The following course revision be made to NUR 101 Advanced Placement Nursing I, effective Fall 2014. Remove co-requisites for the NUR 101 course: NUR 103 (credentialed) and NUR 104

(credentialed). Change course description to accommodate. Friendly Amendment: Change prerequisite to BIO 112; PSY 101; NUR 100 or Admission to

Advanced Placement Nurse Education LPN to ADN program. Restriction: This course is restricted to those students who have met admission requirements

for the Associate Degree in the Nursing program and is licensed to practice as a licensed

practical nurse (LPN) in the state of Massachusetts. F NUR 101 Advanced Placement Nursing I 1 credit This one credit course is designed for all qualified License Practical Nurses and Paramedics who are seeking advanced placement into the Evening Associate of Science Degree Program, NUR 105 course. The course focuses on curriculum topics that are essential for the first semester Associate Degree nursing student. Topics include: Nursing philosophy of the profession and of the QCC Associate of Science degree Nurse Education Program, nursing process application, decision making, critical thinking and priority setting, Orem’s Theory of Self Care and Erickson Theory of Human Development. The course also reinforces roles basic to nursing care, health promotion and complementary alternative medicine, physical assessment and fluid and electrolytes. The clinical component includes practice and competency of all lab modules including asepsis, wound care, and other assigned modules. Prerequisites: BIO 112, PSY 101, NUR 100 or Admission to LPN to ADN program Restriction: This course is restricted to those students who have met admission requirements for the Associate Degree in the Nursing program and licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.

The following two new courses be adopted, effective Fall 2014.

SUR 250 Perioperative Nursing 3 credits This course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the operating room nurse’s role and responsibilities as a scrub nurse and as a circulating nurse. Instruction includes components of the basic sciences, surgical asepsis/sterile technique, the Operating Room environment, surgical procedures, anesthesia, professionalism, clinical practices and the assessment of the patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The content is based on the standards and recommended practices established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). Prerequisite: RN. Corequisite: NUR 202

SUR 251 Perioperative Nursing Externship 7 credits

This course is designed to introduce the RN to perioperative nursing skills associated with caring for the surgical patient in the Operating Room. Students demonstrate the Operating Room nurse’s role and responsibilities as a scrub nurse and circulating nurse in lab. Students


perform these skills with a preceptor at selected area hospitals. Prerequisite: SUR 250, Students accepted to the Perioperative Nursing Certificate

The following new certificate be adopted, effective Fall 2014.

Perioperative Nursing Certificate Admission requirements: RN with one year clinical experience (minimum of 2000 hours. Verification occurs with a letter from the student’s employer). See page 53 attached for curriculum grid.

The following new course be adopted, effective Spring 2014.

PNP 200 Practical Nursing II: Medical/Surgical/Mental Health Nursing 11 credits This course focuses on medical surgical and mental health deviations affecting all body systems. Students begin to integrate nursing skills while recognizing mental health needs of the client. The nursing process is used as the basis for discussion of assisting clients in adapting to acute or chronic health deviations, and interventions that facilitate client movement to self-care. Health deviations are presented in a systematic approach by building upon knowledge of applied and social sciences. Students participate in learning experiences on selected clinical units in health care facilities in the Worcester County area. Prerequisites: PNP 101, PNP 111, PSY 121 Corequisites: PNP 210, PNP 222, PNP 233

The following course revision be made to PNP 210 Nutritional Concepts in Health and Illness, effective Spring 2014. Change from prerequisite of BIO 100 or BIO 140, PNP 101, PNP 111, co-requisite PNP

201, PNP 204, PNP 222, PNP 233 to prerequisite BIO 100 or BIO 140, PNP 101, PNP 111, PSY 121, co-requisite PNP 200, PNP 222, PNP 233 PNP 210 Nutrition Concepts in Health and Illness 1 credit This course focuses on concepts of normal nutrition, principles related to health maintenance, and nutritional modifications required during states of illness. Students correlate principles of normal nutrition with therapeutic diets needed to promote health in culturally diverse individuals experiencing health deviations. Students acquire knowledge of dietary management of clients with a variety of pathological conditions. Prerequisites: BIO 100 or BIO 140, PNP 101, PNP 111. Corequisites: PNP 200, PNP 222, PNP 233. S

The following course revision be made to PNP 222 Clinical Pharmacology

Change from prerequisite of PNP 111, co-requisite PNP 201, PNP 204, PNP 210, PNP 233 to prerequisite PNP 111, co-requisite PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 233, effective Spring 2014.

PNP 222 Clinical Pharmacology 2 credits This course examines the actions, uses, common side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and average dosage of the most commonly prescribed drugs, utilizing the framework of the nursing process. Students study drug classifications and the effects of drugs


on the body systems, with emphasis on techniques used for solving dosage problems. Students learn three systems of measurement associated with medication administration and dosage calculation. Prerequisite: PNP 111 Corequisites: PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 233. S

The following course revision be made to PNP 233 Trends in Practical Nursing Change from prerequisite of PNP 101, PNP 111, co-requisite PNP 201, PNP 204, PNP 210,

PNP 222 to prerequisite of PNP 101, PNP 111, co-requisite PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 222, effective Spring 2014. PNP 233 Trends in Practical Nursing 1 credit This course focuses on topics that prepare students both personally and vocationally for entrance into the nursing profession. It expands on legal and ethical considerations discussed in PNP 101 Practical Nursing I and introduces students to expectations placed on the graduate practical nurse. Topics include social issues that impact the health care system such as domestic abuse and homelessness, and the role of social service agencies. Students explore skills necessary for entry into the nursing workforce, including job search skills, resume and cover letter development, interviewing skills, and legal and licensure considerations. Prerequisites: PNP 101, PNP 111 Corequisites: PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 222. S

The following course revision be made to PNP 202 Practical Nursing III: Pediatric/Maternal/ Newborn/Leadership Management Nursing, effective Summer 2014. Change from pre-requisite of BIO 100 or BIO 140, PNP 101, PNP 111, PNP 201, PNP 204,

PNP 210, PNP 222, PNP 253, PSY 101, PSY 121 to pre-requisite of BIO 100 or BIO 140, PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 222, PNP 233, PSY 121 PNP 202 Practical Nursing III: Pediatric/Maternal/Newborn/ 8 credits Leadership/Management Nursing This course focuses on the specialties of maternal-newborn, pediatric, and leadership nursing. Topics include growth, development, and physiologic needs of the client throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and during the post-partum period; and health problems common to children from infancy through adolescence. Students also study health maintenance, accident prevention, the emotional impact of hospitalization; and roles, responsibilities and typical job functions of the graduate practical nurse. Students participate in selected clinical experiences within affiliating acute, long-term care and community agencies. Prerequisites: BIO 100 or BIO140, PNP 200, PNP 210, PNP 222, PNP 233, PSY 121. SU


II. School of Humanities and Education

The following new course be adopted, effective Fall 2014.

ESL 155, Advanced Reading/Writing 3 credits This course emphasizes the critical reading and essay writing skills needed for college success. Students demonstrate their ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize information from course readings and to write essays displaying unity, support, and coherence. Students refine their understanding and use of academic vocabulary, correct sentence structure, and appropriate grammatical form. Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English, High school diploma or GED, ESL 105 and 115 or appropriate ESL placement score

III. Curriculum: School of Math and Science

The following course revision be made to BIO 231 General Microbiology, effective Fall 2014.

Change the prerequisite for BIO 231 from BIO 101 or BIO 107 to BIO 107. BIO 231 General Microbiology 4 credits This course explores the morphology, growth, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Topics include microbial growth, identification, genetic manipulation techniques used in the biotechnology industry, pathogenicity, disease transmission, and immunology. The course emphasizes documentation, data manipulation, and experimental design. Prerequisites: BIO 107. F/S

The following course revision be made to BIO 259 Cell Biology, effective Fall 2014: Change the prerequisite for BIO 259 from BIO 101 or BIO 107 to BIO 107.

BIO 259 Cell Biology 4 credits This course focuses on the structure and function of cells. Topics include organelles, membrane function, metabolism, and regulation of growth as well as collection, analysis, and documentation methods. Students explore laboratory instrumentation, cellular techniques, and manipulations employed in the biotechnology industry. Prerequisite: BIO 107. F/S

The following course revision be made to BIO 260 Molecular Biology, effective Fall 2014:

Change the prerequisite for BIO 260 from BIO 259 to BIO 107. BIO 260 Molecular Biology 4 credits This course focuses on the principles of molecular biology and associated laboratory techniques. Topics include the structure and function of nucleic acids including replication, protein synthesis and sorting, and gene regulation. Students learn data collection, analysis, and documentation. The laboratory component focuses on recombinant DNA and its manipulation. Prerequisite: BIO 107. F/S


IV. Curriculum: School of Business, Engineering and Technology

The following revision to the Full Charge Bookkeeper Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Add ORT 109 Strategies for College and Career: Career & Academic Planning Change the number of credits for the certificate from 15 to 16

See page 140 attached for curriculum grid

The following three courses be adopted, effective Fall 2014:

CSC 108 – Computer Science I 4 credits This course is the first in a three-course sequence that provides students with a foundation in computer science. The complete three-course sequence is designed in such manner that students progress in knowledge, proficiency and professional maturity in software engineering principles, professional, and ethical conduct. Students develop fundamental programming skills using a language that supports an object-oriented approach, incorporating security awareness, human-computer interactions and social responsibility. This course emphasizes on using a cyclic approach for program development by iterating through designing, coding, and testing program modules. Complemented by algorithm analysis, students are encouraged to think abstractly about problems and to begin developing processes for decomposing problems into organized parts. Encouraging clear documentation, good naming conventions and consistent secure coding style contribute to a disciplined approach to writing programs. This course meets for 4 hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: CIS 111, ENG 100 Corequisite: MAT 100, or appropriate placement score. F/S/SU1

CSC 109 Computer Science II 4 credits This course is the second in a three-course sequence that provides students with a foundation in computer science. The progression of software engineering topics continues in CSC 108, where greater emphasis is placed on abstraction and sound software design principles, engaging students in the development of secure software components that solve a wide range of related problems and can be reused. The students determine the necessary elements of simple ADTs (such as a counter or a date) and then construct them; by their very nature, these components must be well-documented to encourage reuse. Additionally the students write assertions such as pre- conditions and post-conditions describing each class method, thereby encouraging students to think deeply about a simple problem before coding. After coding, the components must be well-tested, and therefore the use of test plans and test drivers are practiced. These activities reinforce the notion of constructing software from well- defined, independent pieces and complement the study of using existing library classes and APIs in software solutions. This course meets for 4 hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: CSC 108. F/S/SU2

CSC 212 – Software Engineering I This course is the third in a three-course sequence that provides students with a foundation in computer science. The progression of software engineering topics from the previous two courses concludes in CSC 212, where students are asked to step beyond the programmer role and take a broader view of software development; to consider its lifecycle from problem description to maintenance. Students first practice with analysis and design of medium-sized


systems. Standard modeling tools are introduced and the students complete the phases of analysis, design, implementation and testing of a medium-sized team project that includes documents such as UML diagrams or CRC cards in addition to test plans. Students consider design patterns and write applications using data structures and templates. The software engineering topics are integrated with professionalism and ethics, as well as software and information assurance topics, such as security concerns and liabilities of computer-based systems. This course meets for 4 hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: CSC 109. F/S

The following course revision be made to CSC 211 Programming with Data Structures, effective Fall 2014: Change the pre-requisite for this course from CSC 207 to CSC 109 or CIS 225

CSC 211 Programming with Data Structures 4 credits This course introduces data structures using object-oriented programming techniques and basic algorithm analysis. It covers basic structures such as lists, queues, and stack; binary trees and balanced trees; hash tables and priority queues; and set and graph representation. Students use algorithms to survey and apply recursion techniques; apply common sorting and searching algorithms such as Quicksort; graph traversal algorithms such as Floyd's and Dijkstra's; and explore depth-first traversals, divide and conquer, backtracking, and greedy algorithms. Students develop and test a variety of programs in the languages chosen for the course. Prerequisites: CSC 109 or CIS 225. F/S/SU1

The following program revisions be made to the Computer Science Transfer - Associates Degree (Program Code: CS), effective Fall 2014:

Add CSC-108: Computer Science I to Semester 1 Remove CSC-106 Analytical Thinking with Programming from Semester 1 Add CSC-109: Computer Science II to Semester 2 Remove CSC-107 Programming I from Semester 2 Move CSC-211 Data Structure with Programming from Semester 4 to Semester 3 Remove CSC-207 Object Oriented Programming from Semester 3 Add CSC-212: Software Engineering I to Semester 4 Remove MAT 235 Calculus III from Semester 3 Move Humanities Elective from semester 4 to Semester 3


The following course revision be made to CIS 121 Intro to Programming with C++, effective Fall 2014:

Modify the co-requisite as read as follows: CIS 111 or CIS 115. CIS 121 Introduction to Programming With C++ 3 credits This course focuses on the basic concept of programming, utilization of the executable codes, and implementation of these codes in problem solving. Students learn the concept of solving


problems through the design and implementation of algorithmic solutions using the C++ programming language. Topics include the programming process, structured programming techniques, and basic logic formations. Practical business applications are emphasized throughout the course. Corequisite: CIS 111 or CIS 115. F/S

The following course revisions be made to CIS 134 Web Page Development I, effective Fall 2014:

Remove CIS 111 as pre-requisite Add co-requisites CIS 111 or CIS 115

CIS 134 Web Page Development I 3 credits This course focuses on the basics of Web site design using the latest version of XHTML and CSS. Topics include text formatting, color, image maps, tables, frames, client-side forms, and insertion of audio and video files. Java Applets will be introduced. Students work on individual or team projects to create Web sites. Corequisite: CIS 111 or CIS 115. F/S

The following course revisions be made to CIS 223 Visual Basic I, effective Fall 2014:

Retitle the course as follows: .NET Programming I Add course content Modify the prerequisites to read as follows: CIS 111 or CIS 115, CIS 121

CIS 223 .Net Programming I 3 credits In this course, students who already have been exposed to programming and critical thinking are introduced to Microsoft .NET architecture, Visual Studio IDE and object-oriented programming with.NET. The course emphasizes building stand-alone desktop projects with graphical user interfaces using WinForm components. Students are taught how to apply the principles of programming and problem solving within an object-based design and event-driven paradigm. Among other skills, the student learns basic interface design, using common libraries and features of the common language runtime. Prerequisites: CIS 111 or CIS 115, CIS 121. S

The following course revision be made to CIS 225 Programming C++ II, effective Fall 2014:

Change the course description CIS 225 Programming with C++ II 3 credits This course is a continuation of CIS 121 and covers advanced topics including recursive programming, storage techniques, pointer and dynamic variables, arrays, data manipulation of data (searching, sorting, etc.), file processing, linked lists, stacks and queues. The course emphasizes structured programming through the use of algorithm analysis. Students explore higher-level problem solving through user-defined functions and classes, and learn how to write programs and demonstrate proficiency in the C++ language. Prerequisite: CIS 121. S


The following course revisions be made to CIS 228 SQL Programming, effective Fall 2014: Remove CIS 121 as prerequisite Add CIS 105 or CIS 111 or CIS 115 as prerequisites

CIS 228 SQL Programming 3 credits This course introduces students to the fundamentals and functions of Structured Query Language (SQL), including relational database, table creation, updating, and manipulation concepts. Using a live data base, students learn SQL basics and then move on to the more sophisticated and challenging aspects of SQL. Students get in-depth knowledge of the language through extensive use of internet based, industry standard SQL programming and certification testing engines. Upon completion of this course, students have the skills and competencies required to program in SQL and the background necessary to continue to intermediate and advanced courses in PL/SQL and database administration. Prerequisites: CIS 105 or CIS 111 or CIS 115. F/S

The following course revision be made to CIS 229 PL/SQL Programming, effective Fall 2014: Remove the prerequisite of CIS 244

CIS 229 PL/SQL Programming 3 credits This is an intermediate course in the use of Relational Database Management Systems Procedural Language, PL/SQL. It course focuses on the concepts, design and components of relational database PL/SQL programming Langue, including creating record, types, defining transactions, the basics of SQL in PL/SQL and data types. The student will also manipulate RDBMS including functions related to multiple tables, compound and complex queries, exporting and importing tables, sub-queries, and reporting. Prerequisite: CIS 228. S

The following course revisions be made to CIS 244 Database Management Concepts, effective Fall 2014: Change the pre-requisite from CIS 111 or CIS 115 as prerequisites to CIS 105 or CIS 111 or

CIS 115 as prerequisites CIS 244 Database Management Concepts 3 credits This course provides an overview of the skills and the knowledge of database application systems that are used in business, government, and industry. Topics include database systems, data models, the relational database model, entity relationship modeling, normalization of database tables, advanced data modeling, introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL), database design. Prerequisite: CIS 105 or CIS 111 or CIS 115. S

The following course revision be made to CIS 245 Database-Driven Web Pages, effective Fall 2014: Change the prerequisites from CIS 135, CIS 121, CIS 243 to CIS 121, CIS 135 or CIS 141

(Point of Information: CIS 245 offered in Spring) CIS 245 Database-Driven Web Pages 3 credits This course introduces students to building database-driven pages using "open source" tools available on the Internet. The tools used in this course will be PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor),


which is a server-side scripting language, and MySQL and/or MS SQLServer, a relational database management system Prerequisites: CIS 121, CIS 135, or CIS 141 Corequisites: CIS 234. S

The following course revisions be made to CIS 246 N-Tier Web Applications, effective Fall 2014: Change the name of the CIS 246 to .NET Programming III Change the prerequisite from CIS 245, CIS 224, CIS 234 to CIS 224 or CIS 232, CIS 234

CIS 246 .NET Programming III 3 credits This course introduces students who are already familiar with HTML, Visual Basic, and database concepts to creating N-tier Web applications using .NET technologies such as: Active Server pages and ActiveX data objectives. Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASP) technology allows the Internet developer to create browser- independent, dynamic Web pages by combining programmatic code with the three-tier client-server Web applications Prerequisites: CIS 224 or CIS 232, CIS 234. S

The following course revisions be made to CIS 299 Computer Science Cooperative Education, effective Fall 2014: Change the title from Computer Science Cooperative Education to: Computer Information

Systems Cooperative Education. Change the prerequisite to Approval of the Program Coordinator or co-requisite: CIS 241

CIS 299 Computer Information Systems Cooperative Education 3-6 credits This course provides students with an opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical work experience. Students exchange feedback about their work experience in a seminar environment. The number of credits earned is based upon the number of weeks and hours per week involved in the cooperative work experience as well as established learning objectives. Prerequisite: Approval of Program Coordinator or Corequisite: CIS 241. S

The following new program, Computer Information Systems – Health Information option – Associate in Science be approved, effective Fall 2014.


The following new program, Computer Information Systems – Transfer Option (Program Code: CITR) be approved, effective Fall 2014 with the following admission criteria:

High school diploma or GED Three years of high school English and one year high school algebra, or the QCC

equivalent with grades of “C” or higher.



The following new program, Computer Information Systems – Web Development & Programming option be approved, effective Fall 2014 with the following admission criteria:

High school diploma or GED Three years of high school English and one year high school algebra, or the QCC

equivalent with grades of “C” or higher See page 273 attached for curriculum grid The following program revisions be made to the CIS-Database Option degree, effective Fall 2014:

Insert a new Semester 3 (Summer) Rename Fall Semester 3 as Semester 4 and Spring Semester 4 as Semester 5

(respectively) Move HUM 142 from previous Semester 4 to new Semester 3 Move CIS 141 from Semester 2 to new Semester 3 Replace CIS 224 with new course CIS 232 .NET Programming II

See page 295 attached for curriculum grid The following course revision be made to CSC 105 IT Help Desk Concepts, effective Fall 2014:

Remove prerequisite of CSC 141 Windows Client Operating Systems

CSC 105 IT Help Desk Concepts 2 credits This course focuses on key information needed by user support professionals, including decision making, communicating successfully with a client, determining the client’s specific needs, and technical writing for the end user. Students are introduced to the latest in support industry trends, such as the use of Web support, e-mail-based support, self-service support and automated help desk software. Career paths for user-support workers are researched and discussed. This course details real-life scenarios of working professionals and issues in the IT help desk environment. F/S/SU

The following course revision be made to CSC 141 Windows Client Operating Systems, effective Fall 2014:

Change the course description CSC 141 Windows Client Operating Systems 4 credits This course provides the student with an introduction to Microsoft client or desktop operating systems. Hands-on activities in the laboratory closely parallel classroom discussion to give the student practical experience with the use and management of multiple desktop operating systems, both legacy and current. Topics include operating system installation and configuration, file systems, resource management, user management, and security. This course focuses on current Microsoft desktop operating systems and teaches subject-matter corresponding to the current Microsoft Solutions Associate certification examination. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. F/S/SU


The following course revision be made to CSC 201 Systems Programming, effective Fall 2014: Rename course from Systems Programming to Systems Programming and Scripting CSC 201 Systems Programming and Scripting 3 credits This course provides an introduction to writing programs for use by operating systems. Students examine scripting within both Windows and Linux. Topics include command line operating system syntax, basic rules of scripting, examination of tools used for script creation, and creating scripts using both command line and graphical user interface tools. Prerequisite: CSC 141. Corequisite: CST 245. F/S

The following course revisions be made to CSC 210 Storage Technologies, effective Fall 2014:

Change course description Change prerequisite from ENG 100 to ENG 091 AND ENG 096 with a grade of “C” or

higher, or appropriate placement score Remove required lab component that results in change in course credits (from 4 credits to

3 credits).

CSC 210 Storage Technologies 3 credits This course covers the information needed to plan, design, manage, and use storage technology infrastructure for information management in an enterprise environment. Students learn information availability and management theories commonly used in business today, including backup, recover, and replication. Through hands-on activities, students implement solutions using modern storage subsystems such as Direct Attached Storage (DAS), Storage Attached Networks (SANs), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Content Addressed Storage (CAS). This course contains subject-matter consistent with topics in EMC’s Storage Technologist and CompTIA’s Storage+ exams. Note: Some of the products and technologies discussed in this course are subject to federal government restrictions on exports from the U.S. Accordingly, all students registered for this course shall be subject to review under the “Denied Persons List” maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security in order to determine their eligibility to receive U.S. goods and technology information. Prerequisite: ENG 091 and ENG 096 with a grade of “c” or higher, or appropriate placement score . S/SU

The following course revisions be made to CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support, CSC 234 Network Technologies, CSC 241 Windows Server Operating effective Fall 2014:

Change course descriptions CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support 4 credits This course is a comprehensive study of the topics students need to learn in order to service, maintain, upgrade, and optimize computer systems’ hardware and related devices. Students perform hands-on laboratory projects utilizing servers, personal computers, laptops, tablets, and embedded systems. This course presents students with subject-matter corresponding to the CompTIA’s A+ 220-801 certification examination. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Corequisite: CSC 141. F/S/SU


CSC 234 Networking Technologies 4 credits This course presents students with information needed to install, configure and troubleshoot local area networks (LANs). Students are also introduced to wide area networks (WANs) methods and technologies. Students will learn the basics of telecommunications, home and enterprise networking technologies, wireless networking technologies, protocols of data communications, LAN cabling, and internetworking. This course presents subject-matter contained within the CompTIA’s Network+ certification examination. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Corequisite: CSC 141. F/S/SU CSC 241 Windows Server Operating Systems 3 credits This course introduces students to current Microsoft Windows server operating systems and the techniques utilized to network computers with Windows client and server operating systems. Topics covered include establishing a user environment including permissions and rights, print servers, files system management, and advance configuration and connectivity. Students use hands-on projects and project cases to emphasize what is covered in the lecture. This course presents subject-matter contained in the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate examination in the area of the current Microsoft server operating system. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CSC 141. F/SU

The following course revisions be made to CST 205 IT Security Foundations, effective Fall 2014:

Change name from IT Security to IT Security Foundations Change course description CST 205 IT Security Foundations 3 credits This course provides students with knowledge of the basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Detection of exposures and vulnerabilities with their appropriate countermeasures, planning, and administrative controls are also discussed. Students become competent in the five areas of security, including general security, communications security, infrastructure security, cryptography, and operational/organizational security. This course presents subject-matter contained within CompTIA’s Security+ exam. Prerequisites: CSC 141, CSC 234. S/SU

The following course revision be made to CST 206 Computer Forensics, effective Fall 2014:

Change course description

CST 206 Computer Forensics 3 credits This course provides students with an introduction to computer forensics and investigation. Students are presented with methods to properly conduct computer forensics investigations beginning with an understanding of ethics through identification of tools and techniques to prevent, identify, and/or analyze computer crime. Students are presented with subject-matter contained within the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification offered by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) organization. Prerequisite: CSC 141. F/S


The following course revisions be made to CST 207 Telecommunications in Business, effective Fall 2014:

Change course description Change prerequisite from ENG 100 to ENG 091 AND ENG 096 with a grade of “C” or

higher, or appropriate placement score

CST 207 Telecommunications in Business 3 credits This course provides students with the key technical and business strategies needed to leverage telecommunications technologies effectively in the business enterprise today. This course covers the principles of implementing and managing secure integrated voice, video, and data for a converged network solution, as well as providing an understanding of the importance of the convergence of voice and data in today’s enterprise. This course introduces voice technologies including VOIP, IVR, phone systems, and call center management; reviews video technologies including IPTV and video conferencing; and explores the implementation of LAN and WAN-based technologies including circuit and packet-switched networks. Students are presented with subject-matter contained within the CompTIA’s Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP+) certification exam. Prerequisite: ENG 091 AND ENG 096 with a grade of “c” or higher, or appropriate placement score. F/S

The following course revisions be made to CST 238 Enterprise Networking and Application Infrastructure, effective Fall 2014:

Change lecture component of course from 3 lecture hours to 2 lecture hours which results in change in course credits (from 4 credits to 3 credits).

CST 238 Enterprise Networking and Application Infrastructure 3 credits This course covers the many things that turn a Local Area Network (LAN) into an Enterprise Network. The focus is on the interconnectivity between multiple operating systems, services, and applications commonly deployed in business and industry today. Current trends are further illustrated with the current technology and network operating systems in wide use today. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Corequisite: CSC 241 S/SU

The following course revisions be made to CST 240 Routing Technologies, CST 245 Unix Operating Systems I, effective Fall 2014:

Change course description

CST 240 Routing Technologies 3 credits This course provides students with a foundation in, and apprentice knowledge of, network routing for the small to medium office and home office environment. Students gain skills necessary to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small to medium networks, including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet and Access Lists. This course presents student with subject-matter contained within the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. Two hours lecture, three hours lab. Corequisite: CST 231. F/S


CST 245 UNIX Operating Systems I 4 credits This course provides students with a strong foundation in UNIX operating systems. Students explore the implementation of UNIX in a networked environment as a file/print server in an end-user environment and also as a special-purpose server, such as Web, e-mail, and database servers. Topics include installation and rebuilding of the operating system kernel, configuration, system administration and maintenance, and troubleshooting. This course presents subject-matter contained within the CompTIA’s Linux+ certification exams. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Corequisite: CSC 141. F/S/SU

The following new course be adopted, CSC 140 Mobile Operating Systems, effective Fall 2014: CSC 140 Mobile Operating Systems 3 credits This course explores information technology devices used in personal and professional capacities, including modern mobile operating systems environments. Students learn how to utilize, configure, and maintain common mobile operating systems including, Windows, Android, and Mac OS in home and enterprise business environments. F

The following degree revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology program, effective Fall 2014:

In Semester 1: Change ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I to ENG 100 Introduction to English Composition or ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I

Semester 2: Change ENG 102 English Composition & Literature II to ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I or ENG 102 English Composition& Literature II

Move CSC 105 IT Help Desk Concepts from semester 2 to semester 1 Move Math Elective from semester 3 to Semester 2 Semester 3: Add required 2 (out of 5) CSET Electives (1 credit hour) courses:

o CST 250 – Web Server Administration o CST 251 – SQL Server Administration o CST 252 – Exchange Server Administration o CST 253 – Lync Server Administration (New Course Proposal) o CST 254 – SharePoint Server Administration (New Course Proposal)

Semester 3, Change ENG 205 Technical and Workplace Writing to Liberal Arts Elective


The following degree revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology -Forensics Option effective Fall 2014:

Semester 1: Remove CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications Semester 1: Remove CIS 115 Introduction to Computer Applications in

Telecommunications Semester 1: Change ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I to ENG 100

Introduction to English Composition or ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I Semester 2: move BSL 103 E-Business Law & Ethics to Semester 1


Semester 2: Change ENG 102 English Composition & Literature II to ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I or ENG 102 English Composition & Literature II

Semester 3: Remove CST 235 Network Infrastructure Management Semester 3: Change ENG 205 Technical and Workplace Writing to Liberal Arts Elective Semester 4:Remove CST 240 Routing Technologies


The following two Computer Systems Engineering Technology certificates be approved effective Fall 2014:

Help Desk Technician Certificate Create Network Technician Certificate

See page 352 and 357 attached for curriculum grids

The following revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology\Cyber Security Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Semester 2: Remove CSC 241 Windows Server Operating System Semester 2: Add CST 208 Security Threats, Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures


The following revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology\ Network Associate Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Semester 2: Add new CST 253 Lync Server Administration (New, Spring 2015)


The following revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology\ Network Professional Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Semester 1: Remove existing CIS 115 Introduction to Computer Applications in Telecommunications as option in this certificate.

Semester 2: Add new CST 253 Lync Server Administration (New, Spring 2015) course


The following revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology\ Personal Computer Specialist Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Semester 1: Add new CSC 140 Mobile Operating Systems course (New, Fall 2014) Semester 1: Remove existing CIS 115 Introduction to Computer Applications in

Telecommunications as option in this certificate.


Move CSC 105 IT Help Desk Concepts from Semester 2 to Semester 1. Move CST 245 UNIX Operating Systems from Semester 1 to Semester 2.


The following revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology\ Unix Systems Administrator Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Add CSC 140 Mobile Operating Systems course (New, Fall 2014) in Semester 1.


The following revisions be made to the Computer Systems Engineering Technology\ Windows Systems Administrator Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Semester 1: Add new CSC 140 Mobile Operating Systems (New, Fall 2014). Semester 1: Remove CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support. Semester 2: Add new CST 253 Lync Server Administration (New, Spring 2015). Semester 2: Add new CST 254 SharePoint Server Administration (New, Spring 2015).


The following two new courses be adopted, ELM 258 Mechatronic Systems, ELM 260 Industrial Robotics, effective Fall 2014:

ELM 258 Mechatronic Systems 4 credits This course provides students with a systems-level overview of mechatronic systems and how they are integrated into today’s highly automated manufacturing environments. Topics include equipment safety, power distribution, pneumatics, controller I/O, SCADA networks, HMI programming, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and statistical process control (SPC). Students learn and practice systematic troubleshooting, problem solving, and preventive and corrective maintenance. Classroom material is reinforced by lab activities using a highly automated manufacturing system and other mechatronic systems. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: ELT 130. F/S

ELM 260 Industrial Robotics 4 credits This course is an introduction to robotics as used in modern industry. Students explore coordinate configurations, control systems, drive systems, robot vision systems, and various methods of programming. The relationship of robot applications to other automated technologies is discussed and investigated. In the laboratory, students complete a series of projects that require them to apply robots to a variety of work cell tasks. Students practice industrial robot safety at all times. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: ELT 130. F/S

The following revisions be made to the Electronics Technology - Associate in Science degree, effective Fall 2014:


Change program name to Electronics Engineering Technology. Remove Electronics Technician Option. Revise Biomedical Instrumentation Option.

a. Remove ENG 101 from semester 1. b. Add ENG 100 or ENG 101 to semester 1 - with note strongly advising students who

are planning to continue toward a Bachelor’s degree to take ENG 101. c. Remove ENG 102 from semester 2. d. Add ENG 101 or ENG 102 to semester 3 - with note strongly advising students who

are planning to continue toward a Bachelor’s degree to take ENG 102. e. Remove ELT 299 CO-OP from semester 3. f. Remove BIO 101 from semester 3. g. Remove Social Science elective from semester 3. h. Add “Elective: 200-Level ELT or ELM course” to semester 3. i. Remove BIO 100 or BIO 140 from semester 4. j. Add BIO 100 to semester 4. k. Remove Physics II from semester 4. l. Remove Humanities Elective from semester 4. m. Add Social Science Elective to semester 4. n. Add ELT 299 CO-OP to semester 4. o. Add ELM 258 Mechatronic Systems (new course) to semester 4.

Friendly Amendment: (PoI) Add Mechatronics Option (NOTE: There is a separate governance form detailing this new program option. Refer to: New Degree Program (Option) Proposal – Electronics Engineering Technology – Mechatronics Option

See page 412 attached for curriculum grid.

The following changes be made to the Electronics Technology - Associate in Science degree, effective Fall 2014:

Create Mechatronics Option for Electronics Engineering Technology (which is currently Electromechanical Technology – Career Option)

Friendly Amendment: Close the Electromechanical Technology AS Degree Program (EPTR & EPCA).

See page 419 attached for curriculum grid. Close the Telecommunications Technology AAS degree program, effective Fall 2014. The following changes be made to the Electronics Technology Certificate, effective Fall 2014:

Remove ENG 101 from Semester 1 Add ENG 100 or ENG 101 to Semester 1 Add ENG 101 or ENG 102 to Semester 2


See page 426 attached for curriculum grid.

The following course revisions be made to ELT 103 Electronics I, effective Fall 2014: Change English pre-requisite from ENG 100 to ENG 091 and ENG 096 with a grade of

“C” or higher, or appropriate placement score. Change Math pre-requisite from MAT 099 to MAT 095 or appropriate placement score. ELT 103 Electronics I This course provides an introduction to DC and AC electrical circuits. Students learn the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, magnetism, and power and energy and the relationships between them. Methods of circuit analysis using Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws, and network theorems are studied. Concepts of AC, capacitance, and inductance are presented. Impedance, R-L-C circuits, and impedance networks are introduced. In the laboratory, students use a variety of test equipment including analog and digital meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators in order to analyze a variety of circuit configurations using experimental and mathematical techniques. Prerequisites: ENG 091 AND ENG 096 with a grade of “C” or higher, or approp place score, MAT 095 or approp place score. F/S

The following course revisions be made to ELT 121 Digital Computer Circuits, effective Fall 2014:

Change English pre-requisite from ENG 100 to ENG 091 and ENG 096 with a grade of “C” or higher, or appropriate placement score.

Change Math pre-requisite from MAT 099 to MAT 095 or appropriate placement score.

ELT 121 Digital Computer Circuits This course explores digital computer fundamentals including number systems, digital code, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, and flip-flops. Students learn the functions of the basic computer circuits used in the operation of all computer systems and troubleshooting techniques. Students learn the operation of a digital electronic circuit, troubleshooting components of digital electronic circuits, binary and hexadecimal number systems, and Boolean rules and laws used to describe and construct gate networks. Prerequisites: ENG 091 AND ENG 096 with a grade of “C” or higher, or appropriate placement score, MAT 095 or appropriate placement score. F/S


670 west boylston street worcester, ma 01606-2092 tel ... · resume and cover letter development,...

Documents