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Students study the evolution of information and the impact of technology on research, and learn how to access, evaluate, and synthesize acquired research. The research process and papers required, of each student include inquiry into the history of each student’s chosen career along with the assignments on how changes in technology have impacted the communication processes in the career field. Prerequisite or Corequisite: INSM180

This course is a multi-disciplinary course with the infusion of communication theory along with critical analyses of written and presented speech to include a composition/rhetoric/ textual element from the English discipline.

Students develop their expository and persuasive writing skills through varied writing experiences. Information literacy skills and research techniques are introduced and reinforced. Students apply their information literacy and writing skills to produce a paper which incorporates research in appropriate APA citation style.

This course builds on the research and writing skills developed in the previous English course. Students make critical decisions about the research necessary to produce diverse writings appropriate in content, format, and documentation. Using their research, students produce documents that will positively affect varied audiences.

This introductory course exposes students to the theoretical basis of computing science. Students study the social, educational and career implications of computer hardware and system software, as well as emerging technologies. Learners will apply technology to develop proficiency in the productions, analysis and archiving of electronic communications common in today’s society.

Students employ a wide range of problem solving strategies. This course introduces measurement, consumer math, quantitative reasoning, statistics, different numeration systems, and optional topics according to student needs.

This course introduces students to environmental science, and examines the human/environmental relationship, fundamental ecological principles, energy resources, human impact on ecosystems, and industry’s impact on ecosystems, natural disasters, and cutting-edge environmental issues.

Explore and analyze contemporary topics using analytic methods and metacognitive strategies. Emphasis is on the application of these strategies within the dynamic communities of college, career and life. Students complete a career based ethical controversy research paper which contributes to the student learning portfolio.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychological theory and research. This course surveys the sub categories of study including: cognitive, developmental, abnormal, social and biopsychology as it related to the scientific study and understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Students are introduced to sociological principles through exploring the relationship between the individual, attitudes, behavior and the community. This includes the contemplation of issues like race, gender, class, sex, and age, as well as organizational infrastructures and their tendencies towards power, authority, and status.

Students demonstrate the process of creative problem solving by producing thumbnail sketches and rough layouts to complete communication problems. Students will identify and apply the elements and principles of design through various projects and techniques including traditional rendering, color techniques, basic drawing skills and use of multiple mediums.

This Course Will Provide An Introduction To The Interactive Design Field As Well As Familiarity With Both Macintosh And Pc Platforms. Some Topics Covered Will Be Basic Digital Imaging And Programming, Including Basic Html, Xhtml, Javascript And Styles

This Course Builds On The Skills Obtained In Inmd110 And Contains An In-depth Overview Of Unix, Javascript, Sql And Cgi Script. Students Will Incorporate Both Client-side And Server-side Programming. Prerequisites: Inmd110

This Course Focuses On Human-computer Interaction (hci) Which Will Enable The Designer To Obtain Knowledge From The User’s Standpoint, Such As Basic User Interface Design Principles And The Methods Of Usability Development. Prerequisite: Inmd100

Students taking this course will develop a thorough understanding of Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady and its image editing and manipulating abilities that are necessary for the web design industry. Some topics covered will be creating images to view on the web, saving images as jpegs or gifs, creating navigational icons, and using Photoshop to assist in designing web pages. Prerequisite or Corequisite: INMD100

This course will develop the student’s knowledge of vector graphics and illustration techniques as well as converting bitmaps to vector artwork. These skills will assist in the integration process with other programs based on data driven and interactive web sites. Prerequisite: INMD100

This Course Will Offer An Introduction To Macromedia Flash. Some Topics Covered Will Be Motion And Shape Tweening, Movie Clips, Interactivity, Buttons, Text Edits And Navigation Systems. Prerequisites: Inmd130 Or Grad215

This Course Builds On The Skills Obtained In Inmd110 And Contains An In-depth Overview Of Unix, Javascript, Sql And Cgi Script. Students Will Incorporate Both Client-side And Server-side Programming. Prerequisites: Inmd110

This Course Will Take An Advanced Approach To Macromedia Flash. Some Topics Covered Will Be Using Audio And Video In Flash, Flash Plugin Detection, And A Full Understanding Of Actionscript. Prerequisites: Inmd120, Inmd215

Field experience under the supervision and evaluation of a cooperating facility and the College. Students utilize knowledge and skills gained in the career program for a minimum of 90 clock hours. Students also attend classroom seminars for coordination and evaluation of the Internship experience and the development of a professional marketing plan. Prerequisites: Minimum 45 Earned Credits