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2015-2016 Midland College Catalog

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Guide to Course Abbreviations

College-level Credit Courses

Courses numbered 1100-4399 are college-level credit courses. A credit course is a part of an approved educational program or major. The credit awarded by Midland College for completion of most courses is accepted as a completion of a portion of an appropriate educational sequence leading to a Certificate, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree. The second number in the four-digit sequence represents the number of semester credit hours (SCH) awarded for a particular course. For example, COMM 1307 is a 3 semester credit hour course in Communication, and ACNT 2401 is a 4 semester credit hour course in Accounting.

Developmental Education Courses

Courses numbered 0100-0499 are offered for credit but do not count toward completion of a program or major. These are designed for students who score lower than college-level on English, Math, and Reading placement exams. For each student who fails to meet passing standards on placement exams, Midland College has established a program to advise the student and determine a plan regarding the sequence of development education courses necessary to assure the readiness of that student in performing freshman-level academic course work.

Key to Course Codes

Some subjects may have more than one course code.

Course Descriptions

Numbers in parentheses identify the number of classroom and lab hours per week. For example, (3-2) indicates three hours in the classroom plus two hours in the lab.

When present, a third number indicates clinical, practicum or internship hours.

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Fire Science Technology
	FIRT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 3 Hours (1-20) Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. Capstone course. Prerequisites: Assigned by College. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Click here for course scheduling information.
Geography
	GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 Hours (3-0) This course is designed to introduce students to the study of the processes driving physical systems on the earth and the interactions between these physical systems with an emphasis on human interaction with the physical environment. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 Hours (3-0) In this course, students will study the major world geographic regions with an emphasis on prevailing social and environmental conditions and developments. Included are emerging conditions and trends and the awareness of diversity. Course content may include one or more regions. Click here for course scheduling information.
Geology
	GEOL 1401 - Earth Sciences I 4 Hours (3-3) Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences. This course is designed for non-science majors. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading and Math. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology 4 Hours (3-3) This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the geologic features and processes of the earth. This is a foundation course for geology majors, and may also be taken by non-majors for lab science requirement. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading and Math. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology 4 Hours (3-3) This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the geologic history of the earth. This is a foundation course for geology majors and may be taken by non-majors for lab science requirement. Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1405 - Environmental Science 4 Hours (3-3) A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biological environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Prerequisites: TSI Complete in Reading and Math Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 1447 - Meteorology 4 Hours (3-3) Study of and practical experience in weather analysis, methods of instrumentation and observational meteorology. Lab fee required. This course is designed for non-science majors. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading and Math. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 2289 - Academic Cooperative 2 Hours (1-3) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with hands-on work experience in the physical sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the scientific study of objects, processes of matter and energy and associated phenomena. Prerequisites: TSI Complete in Reading and Math Click here for course scheduling information.
	GEOL 2409 - Mineralogy 4 Hours (3-3) Introduction to physical, chemical, crystallographic properties, symmetry, and form, for identification and description of minerals. Chemical and physical processes governing classification origin and occurrence of minerals and rocks. Basic theories and techniques for determining optical constants of minerals using the petrographic microscope. Prerequisites: CHEM 1411 and GEOL 1403 Click here for course scheduling information.
Government/Political Science
	GOVT 2107 - Federal and Texas Constitutions 1 Hour (1-0) A study of the United States and state constitutions, with special emphasis on Texas. Prerequisites: By permission only. Enrollment limited to students who have already completed a minimum of 6SCH of GOVT courses but have not satisfied the statutory requirement for study of federal and state constitutions. Ensures compliance with TEC 51.301. This course serves as a “bridge” for those students. This is a course for students who completed Government 2302 but not 2301. Instead of forcing students to complete two (2) new classes, they may complete this short class and either GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Hours (3-0) This course is the introduction to the study of political science as a discipline-political philosophy, the theory and organization of the modern state, comparative political systems, and international relations. Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306 Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Hours (3-0) Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, federalism, structure of government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches and the bureaucracy, civil liberties and civil rights, political participation and ideology, the national election process and public policy issues. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours (3-0) Political culture of Texas, origin and development of the Texas Constitution, structure of government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches and the administrative state in Texas, the election process, political parties and interest groups, local government and public policy issues. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2311 - Mexican-American Politics 3 Hours (3-0) This course examines the historical and socio-political culture, and the political experience of Mexican-Americans at the local, state, and national level in the United States. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	GOVT 2389 - Academic Cooperative 3 Hours (3-4) This course is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of government. Prerequisites: GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306 . Click here for course scheduling information.
Health Information Technology
	HITT 1167 - Field Experience - Coding 1 Hour (0-0-7) This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisites: HITT 1391 , HITT 1341 and HITT 1342 Corequisites: HITT 2335 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1202 - The Culture of Health Care 2 Hours (2-0-0) This course addresses job expectations in health care settings. Discusses how care is organized inside a practice setting, privacy laws, and professional and ethical issues encountered in the workplace. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1204 - IT for Health Professionals 2 Hours (2-1-0) This course is for students without an information technology background and provides a basic overview of computer architecture, data organization, representation and structure, structure of programming, networking, and data communication. The course also includes basic terminology of computing. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1205 - Medical Terminology I 2 Hours (2-1-0) This course is a study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1212 - History of Health Information Technology in the United States 2 Hours (2-0-0) This course traces the development of information technology systems in health care and public health, beginning with the experiments of the 1950s and 1960s and culminating in the HITECH Act. The course also introduces the concept of meaningful use. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1260 - Clinical - Health Information/Medical Record Technician 2 Hours (0-0-6) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: HITT 1353 and HITT 1301 or HITT 1391 . Corequisites: HITT 2335 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1271 - Professionalism and Customer Service in a Health Environment 2 Hours (2-0-0) This course addresses the development of skills necessary to communicate effectively across the full range of roles that will be encountered in health care and public health settings. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1280 - Cooperative Education - Health Information Technology 2 Hours (1-0-8) This course covers career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individual agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1301 - Health Data Content and Structure 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is an introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. The course will cover instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1311 - Health Information Systems 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is an introduction to health information technology standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Prerequisites: BCIS 1305 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1341 - Coding and Classification Systems 3 Hours (2-4-0) Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines and conventions using clinical classification systems. Prerequisites: HITT 1205 and BIOL 2404 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1342 - Ambulatory Coding 3 Hours (2-4-0) This course will cover basic ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines. Prerequisites: HITT 1205 and BIOL 2404 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1345 - Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is an introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1353 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course covers the concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 1391 - Special Topics - Documentation for Medical Practices 3 Hours (3-1-0) A course that includes comprehensive study of health record content, accreditation standards, liability, reimbursement, and policy as it relates to practice management. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2221 - E.H.R. Training Methods 2 Hours (2-0-0) This course offers an overview of learning management systems, instrumental design software tools, teaching techniques and strategies, evaluation of learner competencies, maintenance of training records, and measurement of training program. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2222 - Team Dynamics in Health Professions 2 Hours (2-0-0) An experiential course that helps trainees become “team players” by understanding their roles, the importance of communication, and group dynamics. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2224 - Usability and Human Factors for Health Professions 2 Hours (2-0-0) This course is a discussion of rapid prototyping, user-centered design and evaluation, and usability. The course includes effects of new technology and work flow on downstream processes. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2311 - Configuring EHRs 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is a practical experience with a laboratory component, addressing approaches to assessing, selecting, and configuring EHRs to meet the specific needs of customers and end-users. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2313 - Working with Health IT Systems 3 Hours (2-2-0) This laboratory course in which students work with systems using simulated data, performing EHR access by user includes experiencing threats to security and appreciating the need for standards, high levels of usability, and how errors can occur. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2323 - Health IT Leadership 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course prepares the student for leadership roles, principles of leadership, and effective management of teams. Emphasis is on the leadership modes and styles best suited for information technology deployment. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2326 - Project Management for Health Professions 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course covers the general principles of project management tools and techniques that results in the ability to create and follow a project management plan. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2327 - Vendor Specific HIT Systems 3 Hours (2-3-0) This course provides an overview of the most popular vendor systems highlighting the features of each as they would relate to practical deployments, and noting differences between systems. Application exercises are provided in course materials. Prerequisites: HITT 1311 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2328 - Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the United States 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is a survey of how health care and public health services are organized and delivered in the U.S. It covers public policy, relevant organizations and their interrelationships, professional roles, legal and regulatory issues, and payment systems. Health reform initiatives in the United States are also included. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2329 - Installation and Maintenance of Health IT Systems 3 Hours (1-2-0) This course is an examination of installation and maintenance of information technology systems including testing prior to implementation. The course also provides application of system configuration principles. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2335 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies 3 Hours (2-4-0) This course covers the development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Introduction to diagnosis codes and procedures will also be covered in this course. Prerequisites: Approval of program chair. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2339 - Health Information Organization and Supervision 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course covers the principles of organization and supervision of human, financial and physical resources. Prerequisites: HITT 1301 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2340 - Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement 3 Hours (2-4-0) This course is a study of health insurance and reimbursement in various health care settings. It includes the study of coding skills to prepare reimbursement forms in various health care settings for submission to payers. Prerequisites: HITT 1341 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2343 - Quality Improvement and Performance Assessment 3 Hours (2-3-0) This course is a study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics will include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management and medical staff data quality issues, and approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems. Statistical calculations and data reporting are also included. Prerequisites: HITT 1301 and HITT 1353 Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2351 - Networking and Health Information Exchange 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course offers an in-depth analysis of data mobility including the hardware infrastructure (wires, wireless, and devices supporting them), the ISO stack, standards, Internet protocols, federations and grids, the NHIN and other nationwide approaches. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2353 - Work Flow Analysis and Redesign of Health IT Systems 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course includes fundamentals of health workflow process analysis and redesign as a necessary component of complete practice automation. Also included are topics of process validation and change management. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HITT 2361 - Clinical II 3 Hours (0-0-10) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. This is an unpaid learning experience. Also included are mock exams and preparatory assignments for the RHIT certification exam. All courses must be completed during the semester enrolled for clinical capstone. Prerequisites: HITT 1341 , HITT 1342 , HITT 1345 , HITT 1353 and HITT 2339 . Corequisites: HITT 2327 , HITT 2340 and HITT 2343 . Click here for course scheduling information.
Health Sciences
	HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 Hour (1-0-0) This course is a study of medical terminology, word origin, structure and application. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 2300 - Pharmacology for Health Professions 3 Hours (2-2-0) This course is a study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology 3 Hours (3-0-0) This course is a study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics will include etiology, symptoms, pharmacology and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2404 Click here for course scheduling information.
History Students may receive credit for only two of HIST 2321 , HIST 2322 , HIST 2323
	HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era through the period of Reconstruction. United States History examines the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes will include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the period of Reconstruction to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes will include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy. HIST 1302 may be taken prior to HIST 1301 . Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes will include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas. Emphasis will be given to the roles of ethnic groups and women. HIST 2301 may be substituted for one semester of U.S. History. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes will include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II 3 Hours (3-0) A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes will include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HIST 2327 - Mexican- American History 3 Hours (3-0) This course will assess the political, economic, cultural, and social history of the Mexican & Mexican American people in the United States. Although there will be coverage on the background that dates back to the 16^th century, the focus of the course will be placed on events since the beginning of the 19^th century. It encourages students to contemplate the historical truth that not all people in the United States entered through the East Coast and that many Americans such as Native Americans and the Spanish and Mestizo colonizers of the American Southwest predated the arrival of Northern Europeans. The influence of Multiculturalism on the U.S., especially the Southwest, will also be studied. HIST 2327 may be substituted for one semester of U.S. History. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading. Click here for course scheduling information.
Humanities
	HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities I 3 Hours (3-0) This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. This course will offer selected, interrelated topics in philosophy, literature, religion, and the arts and sciences from ancient times to about the year 1500. TSI readiness in Reading and Writing. Prerequisites: TSI complete in reading and writing. Click here for course scheduling information.
	HUMA 1302 - Introduction to Humanities II 3 Hours (3-0) This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. This course will offer selected and varying topics in philosophy, literature, religion, and the arts and sciences from about 1500 to the present. TSI readiness in Reading and Writing. Prerequisites: TSI complete in reading and writing. Click here for course scheduling information.
Information Technology
	CPMT 1351 - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software 3 Hours (3-1) An introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Hands-on labs and Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop learning tools help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Cisco Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of network and networking security concepts and allow students to experiment with network behavior. Click here for course scheduling information.
	CPMT 1445 - Computer Systems Maintenance 4 Hours (3-3) Functions of the components within a computer system. Development of skills in the use of test equipment and maintenance aids. Students will describe the functions of components in a computer system; use computer related test equipment; and demonstrate the effective use of maintenance tools. Click here for course scheduling information.
	CPMT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 3 Hours (1-0-20) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Prerequisites: 12 semester credit hours. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Click here for course scheduling information.
	CPMT 2445 - Computer Systems Troubleshooting 4 Hours (3-3) Principles and practices involved in computer system troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures including advanced diagnostic test programs and the use of specialized test equipment. The student will develop hardware and software troubleshooting techniques and perform procedures used in troubleshooting. Prerequisites: CPMT 1445 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	IMED 1316 - Web Design I 3 Hours (3-1) Instruction in web design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITCC 1308 - Introduction to Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 3 Hours (3-1) A course introducing the basic concepts of Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP). This course focuses on technology integration of data transmission in network communications. The topics covered are the basic telephony fundamentals, inspection of packet voice technologies, identification of Internet Protocol (IP) and the protocols and standards that define VoIP networks. Prerequisites: ITNW 1325 or instructor permission Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITCC 1340 - Switching Basics 3 Hours (3-1) Internet Protocol addressing techniques, command line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching and protocols associated with Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). Concepts include the installation and configuration of switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks and configuration of VLAN protocols. Prerequisites: ITNW 1325 or instructor permission Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1-Network Fundamentals 4 Hours (3-3) A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implement IP addressing schemes. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITCC 1404 - Cisco Exploration 2-Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 Hours (3-3) This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Model and analyze routing processes. Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITCC 2408 - Cisco Exploration 3 –LAN Switching and Wireless 4 Hours (3-3) This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced. Prerequisites: ITCC 1404 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITCC 2410 - Cisco Exploration 4 – Accessing the WAN 4 Hours (3-3) This course explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged applications and an introduction to quality of service (QoS). Prerequisites: ITCC 2408 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1308 - Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems 3 Hours (3-1) The fundamentals of managing and configuring network clients. The student will install and configure network clients; setup users, groups, policies, and profiles; configure hardware components and applications; setup and maintain logon security and security for files and printers; configure and optimize clients in multiple environments. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization 3 Hours (3-1) Implement and support virtualization of clients and servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers. Install and configure virtual machine managers. Create and network virtual machines and set priorities for accessing resources. Move and clone virtual machines. Ensure high availability for applications within virtual machines. Prerequisites: ITNW 1325 , ITCC 1401 or instructor permission Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 Hours (3-1) Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Students will identify and use network transmission media; explain the OSI model; Identify the characteristics of network topologies and protocols; identify the functions of a network operating system and distinguish between centralized, client/ server, and peer-to-peer systems; and distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1351 - Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3 Hours (3-1) A course in the designing, planning, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting of wireless LANs (WLANs). Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies. The class will explain wireless technologies, topographies, and standards; design, install, configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot wireless solutions; and implement wireless security using MAC filtering, WEP, LEAP, EAP, and 802.1x technologies. Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 or ITNW 1325 . Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1380 - Cooperative Education - Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications 3 Hours (1-0-20) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will master the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable technical language of the occupation and the business or industry. Prerequisites: 12 semester credit hours or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1454 - Implementing and Supporting Servers 4 Hours (3-3) Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. Students will configure peripherals and devices; set up servers; configure directory replication; manage licensing; create and manage system policies, and profiles; administer remote servers and disk resources; create and share resources; implement fault-tolerance; configure servers for interoperability; install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS); and identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 1458 - Network+ 4 Hours (3-3) Assists individuals in preparing for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam and career as a network professional. Identify and define terminology, hardware and software components of computer networks; utilize equipment, protocols and topologies to differentiate between various network systems; demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software and cable; troubleshoot network connectivity; configure network protocol; and install and configure network client software. Prerequisites: ITNW 1325 or instructor permission Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITNW 2413 - Networking Hardware 4 Hours (3-3) Exploration of hardware devices including cables, servers, and workstations, network connectivity devices and uninterruptible power supplies Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSC 1358 - UNIX System Administration I 3 Hours (3-1) Basic UNIX workstation administration. Includes installing a standalone system, adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis on the procedures needed to perform system administration tasks. Introduces the concept of the system and disk management. Prerequisites: ITSC 1305 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSC 1409 - Integrated Software Applications I 4 Hours (3-3) Introduction to business productivity software suites using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation software. Students will use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software; and integrate applications to produce documents. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSC 2437 - UNIX Operating System II 4 Hours (3-3) Continued study of the UNIX operating system commands. Includes topics such as CGI and scripting languages. Students will solve intermediate problems using UNIX commands such as SED, AWK, and GREP from the command line and in the basic scripts; and develop CGI script using a scripting language. Prerequisites: ITSC 1407 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSE 1302 - Computer Programming 3 Hours (3-1) Introduction to computer programming including design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSE 1303 - Introduction to MySQL 3 Hours (3-1) Introduction to fundamentals of SQL and relational databases. Identify database terminology and concepts; plan, define and design a database; design and generate tables; devise and process queries; install and start the MySQL server; and troubleshoot syntax. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSE 1331 - Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming 3 Hours (3-1) Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic. Emphasizes the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. Students will use structured programming techniques; develop executable programs; create appropriate documentation; and create applicable graphical user interfaces. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSE 1350 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Hours (3-1) Introduction to the planning, design, and construction of computer information systems using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools. Prerequisites: ITSE 1302 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSE 2349 - Advanced Visual BASIC Programming 3 Hours (3-1) Advanced Visual Basic programming including file access methods, data structures, modular programming, program testing and documentation. Students will design and write Visual Basic programs containing data structures and input/output file handling; develop graphical user interfaces; and integrate external programs and libraries with Visual Basic applications. Prerequisites: ITSE 1331 and ITSE 2309 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security 3 Hours (3-1) An introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning, policies and controls is also discussed. Click here for course scheduling information.
	ITSY 2400 - Operating System Security 4 Hours (3-3) Safeguard computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to configure operating systems to industry security standards. Students will identify network security risks, security design, and monitoring solutions; identify sources of computer threats, evaluate potential practices, tools, and technologies to protect individual network systems; establish and sustain an operating system security plan utilizing systems and application security tools; implement procedures to secure and monitor audit logs and set system administrator alerts; and develop an organizational operating system security plan that provides for periodic reviews of security policies, procedures, authorized users list, and software update patches. Prerequisites: ITNW 1454 or instructor permission. Click here for course scheduling information.
Kinesiology/Physical Education Kinesiology/Physical Education activity classes at Midland College are designed to supplement the overall education experience through the development and measurement of the skills involved. Classes also include strategies and concepts as they relate to those activities. Students are allowed a maximum of 4 semester credit hours in activity courses toward their degree. Students are allowed a maximum of 8 semester credit hours toward their degree. Each course number may be taken twice for credit but the 1100 numbers must be taken first. The “Physical Fitness” course offerings are designed to develop a holistic approach to living. Specifically the courses cover the components of cardio-respiratory conditioning, muscular strength/endurance training, flexibility development, nutrition and weight control, and other related topics. Courses in the 1170 and 2170 series may only be taken by students who are members of the respective varsity athletic teams.
	KINE 1103 - Physical Fitness: Circuit Weight Training 1 Hour (0-3) Participation in resistance and cardio stations that alternate on a one minute timed interval. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1104 - Physical Fitness: Walk/Jog 1 Hour (0-3) Participation in cardio-respiratory conditioning through the development of walking, jogging techniques. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1105 - Physical Fitness: Individualized Fitness 1 Hour (0-3) Participation in an individually designed program. Enrollment only with departmental approval. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1106 - Physical Fitness: Pilates 1 Hour (0-3) Participation in a series of exercises designed to incorporate a mind/body relationship to strengthen the body’s core along with the entire body. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1107 - Physical Fitness: Swimming 1 Hour (0-3) This class is for the beginner as well as for the advanced swimmer. The basic rules of water safety will be discussed as well as the lifelong benefits of swimming. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1113 - Physical Fitness: Yoga 1 Hour (0-3) Participation in a series of poses designed to incorporate a mind/body relationship to strengthen the entire body. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1117 - Aikido 1 Hour (0-3) Aikido is a defensive martial art using the energy of the attacker to neutralize the attack. The art is based on aiki jujitsu, sword work, and spear fighting. It involves the use of locks, pins, and throws. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1118 - Tae Kwon Do 1 Hour (0-3) Students will learn the practical applications and philosophy of American Tae Kwon Do. Students will also be introduced to mixed martial arts and will learn striking, kicking and grappling techniques from various martial arts such as Judo, Ju Jitsu, Kempo and Akido and Kickboxing. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1120 - Self Defense 1 Hour (0-3) Students will learn practical self- defense strategies for multiple situations in a fun and save environment. Techniques and tactics will be used from several different martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Ju Jitsu, Akido, and Kempo. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1125 - Basketball 1 Hour (0-3) This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for basketball. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1127 - Golf 1 Hour (0-3) This course is designed to teach the fundamental mental and physical skills required to be successful in golf. Click here for course scheduling information.
	KINE 1130 - Tennis 1 Hour (0-3) This course is designed to teach the basic tennis strokes and skills to play tennis and keep score. Click here for course scheduling information.

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