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Technical Program - Information Technology - Computer Applications (Certificate) - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Information Technology - Computer Applications (Certificate) (CRT.ITAPS)

Certificate

The certificate in Computer Applications lays the foundation for entry level work as a help desk assistant or computer user. The course work is spread among the various Information Technology concentrations and allows for future completion of any of the IT degrees without complications.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Angie Davison
217-234-5414
adavison@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by All electives must be approved by Program Coordinator.
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Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
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First Year
First Semester
CIS 156
Familiarizes the student with techniques and problem-solving aids necessary for the solution of computer programming. The exercises will use a programming language to develop the skills needed for solving problems. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 160 or concurrent enrollment or HS computer class


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 Computer Logic *
3
CIS 160
Provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the PC. These learning activities include MS Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design,Database Management, Internet access, and presentation program. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Students must take CIS 040 or have previous HS experience


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 Practical Software Applications *
3
CIS 099
This introductory course focuses on creating and maintaining web pages using XHTML and CSS code. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Type 30 words per minute


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 Web Page Design *
3
CIS 071
An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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 Introduction to Networking
2
CIS 101
An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times)

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Internet Systems and Applications 		 
CIS 094
The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)



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 Excel
2
CIS 088
This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters, and type transforming. Images can be downloaded from the web, scanned, created using a digital camera, or created in Photoshop. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 Adobe Photoshop *
2
  Total Semester Hours:
15
 
Second Semester
CIS 093
An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


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 Access *
2
EET 060
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer hardware and give students hands on experience in assembling, upgrading and troubleshooting basic computer systems and hardware.

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 Computer Hardware
3
CIS 056
Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 160


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 Advanced Software Applications *
3
ITT 040
Designed to give Computer Applications students on-the-job experience. The students must work in the community in a computer related area. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Completion of 15 semester hours in IT Computer Applications certificate with 2.0 minimum GPA


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 IT Computer Applications Certificate Internship *
1
CIS 100
This course focuses on using client-side technologies to create interactive web pages. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 099, CIS 156


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 Advanced Web Page Design *
3
CIS or ITT

 IT Electives **
3
  Total Semester Hours:
15
 


Total Program Hours: 30

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