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3.00 Credits
Fiction Writing II continues the development of the art and craft of fiction writing, concentrating on the language and form of contemporary short fiction. Students will read and critique established short story writers, and imitate various contemporary forms in both creative exercises and original short stories. Guided by continual oral and written critiques from both the instructor and peers, students will put their works through various stages of the rewriting process. The course will culminate with the opportunity for the student to submit his/her most polished work for publication.
Prerequisite:
COM 218
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3.00 Credits
The course offers students practice in and preparation for writing in upper-level classes with a focus on the rhetoric of scholarly inquiry. Students will read and discuss nonfiction texts about topics of interest to academic readers, particularly for the way they appeal to audiences and use evidence from research. Students will then apply their understanding of rhetorical strategies to create an extended inquiry-based project.
Prerequisite:
Take COM-121; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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3.00 Credits
This course offers students practice in and preparation for writing in upper-level classes with a focus on the rhetoric of scholarly inquiry. Students will read and discuss nonfiction texts about topics of interest to academic readers, particularly for the way they appeal to audiences and use evidence from research. Students will then apply their understanding of rhetorical strategies to create an extended inquiry-based project. *The Honors section of English Composition II, in addition, provides an introduction to classic rhetoric inorder to understand its connection to current academic writing. The class will select a focus theme for the semester to allow an in-depth investigation. The Honors section will require students to work collaboratively, in groups or as a whole class, to design and develop a culminating project.
Prerequisite:
Take COM-121 or COM-122; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the discipline of rhetoric as the theory of human persuasive action. Students study the origins of rhetoric as a discipline in the West, approaches to the design of arguments, and modern theories of human communication that frame persuasion as the foundation of human social action. Coursework will include readings in the philosophy of language and examination of written and spoken texts as specimens of persuasion. In this course, students acquire the theoretical understanding and vocabulary that (i) facilitate their analysis of human communication (ii) heighten awareness of theri own subjection to persuasion and (iii) improve their ability to communicate persuasively.
Prerequisite:
COM 121
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to interpretive theories and their use in analyzing how humans create meaningful identities - both individually and collectively. Students will (i) study and critique various theoretical accounts of human experience and (ii) use these theories to examine diverse forms of human meaning making, including art, politics, and education. Upon completion of the course, students will be able not only to examine how cultures and individuals use symbolic structures to promote particular meanings and values but also to analyze contemporary social challenges and to use theory to explore solutions.
Prerequisite:
COM 121 or COM 122
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3.00 Credits
The College Success Strategies course is designed to support student learning and academic success. The course will address academic skills, career and academic planning as well as financial literacy. By engaging in these topics, students will learn specific strategies that contribute to their overall academic success. Emphasis is placed on the student's academic and personal development in the college environment.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores converging computer and communications technologies, such as transmission concepts, network hardware and software, protocols, and standards. Is is also designed to serve the needs of those interested in understanding the field of computer networking and how it relates to other areas of Information Technology(IT). The material covered in this class provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in specialized networking fields, or may be used by thoses interested in an introduction to the field. This course also helps prepare individuals seeking to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA) or Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician(CCENT) certification exams.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization's data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. The course provides a foundation for those new to Information Security as well as those responible for protecting network services, devices, traffic, and data. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. This course is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computer Technology Industry Association's(CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.
Prerequisite:
CYB 100
Corequisite:
CYB 100
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3.00 Credits
This course offers in-depth coverage of core services such as Active Directory and networking services and provides validation of skills necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized Information Technology and security fields. This course is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Microsoft certification exam.
Prerequisite:
CYB 100
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts of Linux/UNIX operating systems. The course covers such topics as the Linux/UNIX file system, commands, utilities, text editing, shell programming, and text processing utilities. Students will learn command line syntax and features of the popular Linux/UNIX shells, including filename generation, redirection, pipes, and quoting mechanisms. The course is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology(ICT) field. This course also helps prepare individuals seeking to pass the CompTIA Linux+(powered by the Linux Professional Institute(LPI) certification exam.
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