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								An overview of the American Police, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the police force. Emphasis on policing procedures; crime prevention and control; functions of law enforcement; problems and needs facing the police; and contemporary issues. Prereq: ENGL 1010 [F]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
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								Preparation for CISCO Network Academy Program Exam; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. 1010-Introduction to how computers communicate with one or more computers. Includes the basic theories of electricity and electro-magnetism, data collision and collision detection. Topics include the OSI model and the peer to peer relationship that exists between similar OSI layers as computers connect, exchange data, and disconnect. TCP/IP, structured cabling project, and design and documentation. 1020-Wide area networks are discussed. CISCO routers are studied in operational detail. The student learns how to use the Command Line Interface and how to configure CISCO routers. The OSI and TCP/IP models are compared and the student learns how these models interact. Various routing protocols are studied. IP addressing and sub-netting are thoroughly discussed and practiced. The student is introduced to network troubleshooting methods. 1030-The student continues learning new theories and applications including Virtual Local Area Networks, Access Control Lists, Virtual Private Networks, Wide Area Networks, Point to Point Protocol, Frame Relay, ISDN and Novell IPX. Application of gained knowledge is applied in the threaded case study throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, the student presents the solution to a complex network design scenario. 1040-Multiprotocol networks using LAN and WAN interfaces, NAT and PAT configurations on specific routers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), comparisons and contrasts between various WAN technologies. Must be taken in sequence. [1010-F, 1020-S, 1030-F,1040-S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Survey of mass communications field; overview of mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines), their role and effect in society, and how they work together. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
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								Examination of broadcast communication principles and effective announcing techniques; lab and broadcast experiences cultivate on-air personality and announcing skills. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
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								Practice and study in basic elements of television production; focus on studio facilities, equipment, and techniques. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
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								Practice and study of preparing news for radio and television broadcasting. Prereq: CO-110, ENGL-1010, keyboarding skills. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Classroom and supervised lab work in broadcast communications; FCC rules and regulations, operating procedures, radio station format, and program development; class 1 hour, lab 6 hours. Prereq: CO-110, 202. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
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								Field experience in television with supervision by College faculty and cooperating broadcast stations; written reports relating to the field experience; lab 9 hours. Prereq: Instructor's consent. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								221 -Introduction to language skills and factual writing style for the mass media. News writing, information gathering and interviewing. 231 -Researching, structuring, writing, and evaluating new stories, and practice in writing for public relations and advertising. Theoretical perspectives of news and other media information, comparisons among the media. Prereq for 221: CO 110, ENGL 1010. Prereq for 231: CO 221. [F,S]
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Intensive practical experience in multi-camera remote television broadcasting; focus on production, direction, camera and audio operation, electronic graphics use, satellite news gathering and uplinking; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. [F,S]
 
							
						 
				
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