Introduction to Information Systems (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student's placement Corequisite(s): MTH 03 or MTH 120. Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics which include the impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. Provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 102
Computers and Information Systems (2 credits) Introduces terminology, concepts, and methods of using computers in information systems. This course teaches computer literacy, not intended for Information Technology majors. Lecture 2 hours per week.
ITE 115
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student's placement. Covers computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 119
Information Literacy (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student's placement. Presents the information literacy concepts and applications specified in the American Library Associations information literacy guidelines. Students will attain basic proficiency in the concepts and applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 120
Principles of Information Systems (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student's placement. Provides an overview of the fundamentals of computer information systems. Focuses on the role of computers in business today including hardware, software, analysis, design and implementation of information systems. Includes an introduction to computer ethics, and business and personal security. Exposes students to techniques used in programming and system development. Utilizes a hands-on component for spreadsheets, databases, and web design applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 130
Introduction to Internet Services (3 credits) Provides instruction to provide students with a working knowledge of Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp, file compression, and other services using a variety of software packages. Provides instruction for basic web page construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 140
Spreadsheet Software (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 departmental approval. Covers the use of spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets with formatted cells and cell ranges, control pages, multiple sheets, charts, and macros. Topics include typing and editing text in cells; entering data on multiple worksheets; working with formulas and functions; creating charts, pivot tables, and styles; inserting headers and footers; and filtering data. Covers MOS Excel objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 150
Desktop Database Software (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or departmental approval. Incorporates instruction in planning, defining, and using a database; performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and concepts of database programming. Includes database concepts, principles of table design and table relationships, entering data, creating and using forms, using data from different sources, filtering, and creating mailing labels. Covers MOS Access certification objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 160
Introduction to e-Commerce (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student's placement. Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer-mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 170
Multimedia Software (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 or departmental approval. Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 197
Cooperative Education in Information Technology Essentials (3 Credits) Prerequisite(s): Approval of Cooperative Education Coordinator. Supervised on-the-job training in approved business firms or governmental organizations. The work is coordinated by the Cooperative Education Coordinator. Variable hours per week.
ITE 215
Advanced Computer Applications and Integration (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119. Incorporates advanced computer concepts including the integration of a software suite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 221
PC Hardware & OS Architecture (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ITE 100 or ITE 120 or departmental approval. Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITE 297
Cooperative Education in Information Technology Essentials (3 Credits) Prerequisite(s): Approval of Cooperative Education Coordinator. Supervised on-the-job training in approved business firms or governmental organizations. The work is coordinated by the Cooperative Education Coordinator. Variable hours per week.
Important Information about Courses and Coding at TNCC(return to top)
Courses numbered 01-09 are developmental studies courses. The credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward an associate’s degree and do not transfer to a four-year college. If a grade of “R” has been earned, students may re-register for these courses in subsequent semesters as necessary until the course objectives are completed.
Courses number 10-99 are basic occupational courses for diploma and certificate programs. The credits earned in these courses are applicable toward diploma and certificate programs but are not applicable toward an associate’s degree and do not transfer to a four-year college.
Courses numbered 100-199 are freshman-level courses applicable toward an associate’s degree and/or toward diploma and certificate programs.
Courses numbered 200-299 are sophomore-level courses applicable toward an associate’s degree and/or toward diploma and certificate programs. General Usage Courses (may repeat for credit) General usage courses apply to multiple curricula and may carry a variety of prefix designations. The descriptions of the courses are identical for each different prefix and may be repeated for credit.
Course Credits : The credit for each course is indicated after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester hour. Each credit given for a course is based on approximately three hours of study in that course weekly by each student. Courses may consist of lectures, out-of-class study, laboratory and shop study, or combinations thereof.
Course Hours : The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lectures, seminar, and discussion hours) and/or the number of laboratory hours in class each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the course description. The numbers of lecture and laboratory hours in class each week are also called “contact” hours because it is time spent under the direct supervision of a faculty member. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, each student must spend some time on out-of-class assignments under his or her own direction. Usually each credit per course requires an average of three hours of out-of-class work each week.
Prerequisites : All courses at Thomas Nelson Community College have reading prerequisites, except those that are specifically exempted. Students who are placed into ENG 04 and/or ENG 05, Reading Improvement I-II, must complete these courses before enrolling in any non-exempt course. If any other prerequisites are required before a student may enroll in a course, they will be identified in the course description. Unless otherwise noted, courses in special sequence (usually identified by numerals I-II) must be taken in order. When co-requisites are required for a course, they should be taken at the same time. The prerequisites or their equivalent must be completed satisfactorily before a student may enroll in a course unless special permission is obtained from the major division chair and the instructor. Students who register in violation of college prerequisites are subject to administrative withdrawal.
