HSA227 - Medical Insurance and Billing Quarter Credit Hours: 4
This course will guide the students through the differences of insurance coverage, types, plans, policies, and contracts. Students will further develop coding skill and accuracy as they integrate these practices with claim form preparation and electronic claims processing. State and Federal regulations, plan options, and payer requirements will be explored. Students will also examine healthcare contracts, and identify HIPAA standards and OSHA guidelines.
Prerequisite: None
HSA230 - Essentials of Healthcare Compliance Quarter Credit Hours: 4
This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the implementation of a formal compliance program in a health care facility. Real-world examples will be presented and discussed to promote effective application of information. Students will also learn strategies for keeping the health care practice compliant with federal, state and local laws.
Prerequisite: None
HSA240 - Healthcare Management and Administration
Quarter Credit Hours: 5
This course is designed to develop student’s skills in analyzing organizational patterns of different types of health care institutions. A number of administrative functions, including medical staff organization, department functions, policy formation, internal control systems, planning procedures, fiscal and personnel management, public relations, and the various information needs of administration will be covered.
Prerequisite: None
IT1100 - Computer Applications Quarter Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the essential concepts necessary to make effective use of a computer. Students achieve an understanding of what a computer can do, how it works, and how it can be used to create documents using word processing and spreadsheet applications. Current software applications are also introduced related to presentations and database operations used in business environments.
Prerequisite: None
IT1000 - Introduction to Information Technology
Quarter Credit Hours: 5
Provides an introduction to information systems for business students. Focus is on preparing managers to use and manage information technology by introducing students to application software, computer peripherals, telecommunications, networks and electronic commerce. Security, societal and ethical challenges of information technology are also considered.
Prerequisite: None
IT1040 - Electronic Spreadsheets Quarter Credit Hours: 3
Working with Microsoft Excel, students use fundamental functions of the program to create and enhance spreadsheets.
Students are prepared to use Excel for productivity and efficiency.
Prerequisite: None
IT1050 - Internet Browser Vulnerabilities and Data Collection
Quarter Credit Hours: 3
Students will be taught the fundamentals of internet and network security. Students will also be taught how to analyze the data collected and methods used to protect your system from browser vulnerabilities.
Prerequisite: None
IT1070 - Windows Operating Systems Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Using Windows, students will identify the basic functions of an operating system. Students will be exposed to the important commands and fundamental features of an operating system and its use in the business environment.
Prerequisite: None
IT1110 - Computer Support and Maintenance Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Using a hands-on, step-by step approach, students accurately troubleshoot and repair common hardware problems. By using preventive techniques, students find ways to avoid future problem stemming from hardware malfunctions. Students are given an overview of computer printer technology, notebook computers, and electronics.
Prerequisite: None
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, continuedIT1120 - Networking Essentials Quarter Credit Hours: 5
An in-depth study of Local (LAN) and Wide (WAN) Area Network architectures. History of regulatory environment, telecommunication systems, standards, transmission, networks, and management.
Prerequisite: None
IT1140 - Introduction to UNIX / LINUX Quarter Credit Hours: 3
Students will explore the world of UNIX/LINUX servers, learning its history, commands, tools and administration.
Additionally, students will work with the GUI environments available on Linux servers and workstations.
Prerequisite: None
IT1200 - Introduction to Computer Science Quarter Credit Hours: 3
Understanding of the algorithmic foundations of computer science; basic concepts of logic design and computer organization including hardware, virtual machine and software; development of flow charts, pseudo code and elementary computer programs using high-level computer programming language
Prerequisite: None
IT1201- Programming I Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Understanding the major internal components and operation of the external peripheral devices associated with a computer system.
Development of flow charts and elementary computer programs using the basic computer programming language.
Prerequisite: IT1200
IT2005 - Software Analysis and Diagnostics Quarter Credit Hours: 4
This course will introduce troubleshooting and maintenance using software as a tool. After successful completion, the students are taught to perform tests to diagnose malfunctions, isolate common problems, and devise solutions using various operating systems.
Prerequisite: IT1110
IT2010 - Business Information Technology Quarter Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and role of the information processing in today’s business environment. This course will prepare students to integrate their management expertise and information technology.
Prerequisite: None
IT2020 - Administering Windows and Exchange Servers
Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Students gain valuable hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting a Microsoft Exchange Server, as well as integrating Exchange with Microsoft Outlook to provide the ultimate tool for office communication and organization.
Prerequisite: None
IT2040 - Wireless Implementation and Connectivity
Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Students will be provided with the fundamentals of networking with emphasis on small office/home office connectivity. This course is designed to give students a general overview of the principles, configuration, and operation of computer networks. The class focuses on the terminology and technologies in current networking environments, including the OSI model, LAN architectures, the client/server model and network operating systems, and system architectures. The concept of basic network security will also be covered. This course also covers the process of planning, implementing and configuring a peer-to-peer network.
Prerequisite: None
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, continuedIT2070 - Network Security Quarter Credit Hours: 4
This course will address high-level security measures for web, email, file transfer, wireless, instant messaging, and how to protect physical access. This course will cover intrusion detection, computer virus prevention, and various encryption technologies to secure access to network resources.
Prerequisite: None
IT2080 - A+ Certification Preparation Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Students gain an overview of the A + Certification process.
Topics focus on the requirements for passing this exam. Using practice exams, students discover their strengths and weaknesses in each area of knowledge.
Prerequisite: None
IT2090 - Managing Users in a Network Environment
Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Students will use Group Policy Objects to manipulate user access, use advanced methods to implement Group Policy Objects, configure a secure server using security templates, apply security patches using Group Policy Objects, and use permissions and rights more efficiently. Students will also get an overview of the methodology behind security measures and secure
communications.
Prerequisite: None
IT2100 - Routing Technologies and WAN Administration
Quarter Credit Hours: 3
This course provides knowledge of WAN devices, standards, and technologies with an emphasis on the function and role of the router. Students will become familiar with the router components, user interface, configuration modes, protocols and commands necessary to implement a midsize wide area network.
Prerequisite: None
IT2201 - Programming II Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Understanding programming concepts, flow charts, and pseudo-code in the preparation of computer programs using the C programming language.
Prerequisite: IT1201 IT2250 - Web Design I Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Instruction in advanced Internet use; introduction to the tools necessary to develop an effective web site. Includes a
comprehensive browser comparison, an overview of web design terminology, a review of design ideas that make web sites effective, attractive, and useful, and an introduction to HTML.
Hands-on experience: capturing and using images; developing a simple web site using a basic web authoring tool.
Prerequisite: None
IT2255 - Web Design II Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Study of advanced techniques for creating an enhanced, dynamic web site. Hands-on experience using advanced HTML, DHTML, image files, animation techniques and current web development software.
Prerequisite: IT2250
IT2300 - Computer Forensics-Procedures and Response
Quarter Credit Hours: 3
This course exposes students to the Computer Investigation Process of collection evidence, examining the evidence and the process for first responder procedures. They will also be exposed to investigative reports and the best practices used.
Prerequisite: None
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, continuedIT2400 - Management Information Systems Quarter Credit Hours: 3
The integration of information system concepts into the management decision-making process. Case studies:
deployment of information systems in single and multi-user computer systems to provide essential tools for competitive business strategies.
Prerequisite: None
IT2410 - Healthcare Information Systems Quarter Credit Hours: 5
Types of health care facilities and services are explored, including public health services, types of healthcare professionals (clinical and administrative), educational preparation, roles and functions.
Prerequisite: None
IT2500 - Ethical Hacking Quarter Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. Students will also be taught the different types of hacker attacks.
Prerequisite: None
IT2600 - Database Management Quarter Credit Hours: 4
Instruction in MS-Access, covering database applications in business to store and access information. Emphasis on accuracy, speed and efficient use of database production application software, and managing a database system. Lab projects and assignments: project-based applications creating a database, adding, changing and deleting data, sorting data, retrieving data and creating forms and reports using the data in a database;
database design to reduce redundancy, providing mechanisms for adding, changing and deleting data, design of complex queries, production of useful forms for viewing and updating data, creation of sophisticated reports for presenting data; introduction to MS Office Suite software integration features.
Prerequisite: None