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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
COM 4710 Digital Editing ....................................(3)
Spring Semester
This course is a study of the basic terms and
actions regarding the operation of a digital video-
editing suite. You will gain a comprehensive under-
standing of video post-production, using actual
raw footage to further elucidate individual func-
tions and tie them into the overall production
process.
Prerequisites:
COM 3712, Com 3717.
COM 4761 Motion Graphics ................................(3)
Fall Semester
In this course you will examine the basic terms and
processes involved in the designing of animation.
You will also explore the free flowing of images,
either created by the individual, or the assembling
of ideas, images or objects.
COMPUTERS
CPT 2110 Introduction to Computers:
Windows Platform............................(3)
Fall & Spring Semesters
This course is an introduction to productivity appli-
cations in personal computing from a Microsoft
Windows platform. You will receive hands-on
experience with the current operating system, file
management, word-processing, spreadsheet,
database and presentation programs. In addition,
you will explore the various hardware components
that affect the user interface, hard drives, graphics
cards, processor speeds and wireless connectivity.
You will also examine information about computer
selection and system evaluation criteria.
CPT 2110 Introduction to Computers: MAC
Platform ............................................(3)
Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to the personal com-
puter operating on a MAC platform. You will
receive hands-on experience with the current
operating system, file management, word process-
ing, spreadsheet, database and presentation pro-
grams. In addition, you will explore the various
hardware components that affect the user inter-
face, hard drives, graphics cards, processor
speeds and wireless connectivity. You will also
examine information about computer selection and
system-evaluation criteria.
CPT 2111 Computer and Networking
Systems ............................................(3)
Spring Semester
This course will introduce you to the fundamental
concepts of personal computing and computer
networking. You will explore basic computer and
network design, implementation and troubleshoot-
ing techniques, with hands-on experience as
appropriate. You will also examine the design of
the computer and networking hardware and vari-
ous operating systems, as well as network design
and implementation.
Prerequisite:
CPT 2110 or
permission of instructor.
ECONOMICS
ECN 2210 Principles of Economics 1
(Micro) ................................................(3)
Fall Semester
This is a study in the principles of economics with
a micro-economics perspective. Topics include
marginal analysis, competition, monopolies, the
role of organization, the role of government and
market structures.
ECN 2220 Principles of Economics 2
(Macro) ..............................................(3)
Spring Semester
This is a study in the principles of economics with
a macro-economics perspective. Topics include
fiscal and monetary policy, supply and demand,
economic history and the role public policy has on
economics.
ENGLISH
ENG 1000 Basic Writing Skills ..........................(1)
Fall Semester
In this course you will review basic writing skills
and concepts of grammar closely linked to ENG
1110, with particular emphasis on paragraph
organization, sentence structure and grammar
usage. Students found to be deficient in English
writing skills are required to take this course as a
concurrent requirement to ENG1110. (For elective
credit only. This course is designed for fulfillment
of a major or for General Education requirements.)