2013-2014 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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General Information
Learning support prerequisites: Enrollment in most college-level courses requires qualifying test scores or completion of learning support coursework. To determine eligibility for college-level courses, students who have tested into learning support courses should check the advising chart in the Academic Information and Services section of the Catalog or on the following Web page: www.pstcc.edu/advising/resources/dsp/.
Tennessee Board of Regents designations: Courses denoted with the ♦ symbol are general education courses transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system. Every TBR institution incorporates a common 41-hour general education core into its degree requirements and accepts all courses designated with the ♦ symbol as meeting these requirements. A complete matrix of courses that satisfy general education requirements at all TBR institutions is available on the TBR Web page, www.tbr.edu/offices/academicaffairs.aspx?id=7879&terms=general education.
University of Tennessee designations: Courses denoted with the ★ symbol are Pellissippi State courses that receive direct course equivalency at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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WEB 2120 - Audio/Video for the Web Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to familiarize students with the technologies associated with bringing photographic (film, video and still) images and audio to the internet environment and enable students to identify and use the tools which facilitate these media in Web sites. Appropriate media selection, software tools for encoding various media, delivery system attributes and limitations, associated file types, audio and video codecs and software players will be discussed. Students will learn to prepare aural and visual media for the Web by creating and encoding assigned projects.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or CSIT 2230 or consent of program coordinator for WEB students; VPT 1030 for VPT students
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WEB 2150 - HTML 5 Multimedia Credit(s): 3
A fundamental Web course which examines and demonstrates how to ensure that audio or video will work in all browsers that support HTML 5 media elements. Topics include widely supported media file codes and containers, customizing the appearance of media elements with CSS, and applying video subtitles and closed captioning with SRT and WebVTT. The emphasis of this course will be on creating high-quality Web pages using HTML 5 audio and video media elements.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 and WEB 2010 ; or CSIT 2230 ; or consent of program coordinator
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WEB 2220 - E-Commerce Credit(s): 3
This course teaches students how to conduct business online and how to manage the technological issues associated with constructing an electronic-commerce Web site. Students will study how implementing technology can engage cardholders, merchants, issuers, payment gateways and other parties in electronic transactions.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 and WEB 2010
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WEB 2300 - JavaScript Credit(s): 3
This course teaches developers how to use the features of the JavaScript language to design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Students learn how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript object model, control program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames and create cookies. Students will also understand and use the most popular applications of JavaScript.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 2010 or CSIT 2230 or consent of program coordinator
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WEB 2350 - XML Credit(s): 3
XML document design teaches students how to create intelligent structured Web documents using the extensible markup language (XML). Students study the functions and relationships between XML and other members of the XML family of technologies, including the extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML) and extensible stylesheet language (XSL). They create and apply styling to XML documents in a series of hands-on labs that focus on the development of coding conventions and compliance with the rules for well-formed XML. This course provides a balance of training in theory, technology and hands-on development. The skills and concepts taught enable corporations to create consistent structured documents that can be published to a variety of output formats and media. The course covers XML document design as well as the basics of CSS, DHTML and XHTML.
Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230 or WEB 2010
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WEB 2400 - Web Project Management Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to help students define the scope of projects; identify stakeholders, decision makers, and escalation procedures; develop detailed task lists; estimate time requirements; develop flow charts; identify required resources and budgets; evaluate project requirements; identify and evaluate risks; prepare contingency plans; identify interdependencies; identify and track critical milestones; participate in project phase review; secure needed resources; manage the control process and report project status.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 ; WEB 2010 or CSIT 2230
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WEB 2401 - Accessible Web Design & Compliance Credit(s): 3
This advanced course teaches authoring and design of Web pages and sites that comply with various standards, guidelines, and regulations. It examines legal requirements and emphasizes best practices and techniques for industry and e-commerce solutions. Web sites are reviewed for accessibility and usability. Students learn to apply POUR principles and universal-design concepts to their own creations, with exercises and projects that accommodate individuals with assorted disabilities (e.g., visual, mobility, auditory, cognitive). Case studies will be reviewed, and online resources for creating and accessing Web content will be used. Site conformance, assessment, maintenance and testing will be addressed in the context of the W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508, Telecommunications Act, and the ADA.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or WEB 2703 or consent of program coordinator
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WEB 2501 - Web Special Topics Credit(s): 1-3
A directed study and utilization of specific applications and software products within business and industry relevant to Web design. May be repeated, maximum 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or CSIT 2230 or consent of program coordinator
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WEB 2603 - Server-side Web Development (PHP/ASP) Credit(s): 3
This course covers the server-side scripting languages of PHP and ASP and how the languages interact with a database. PHP and ASP objects will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CSIT 1810 or WEB 2010
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WEB 2703 - Adobe Acrobat Credit(s): 1
This course focuses on the Web authoring tool Adobe Acrobat. Students will learn to create and publish documents for electronic distribution that can be viewed by anyone on any computer. Features such as document security, the ability to create a searchable index of multiple PDF documents, the ability to capture scanned documents and make them editable, and searchable and forms creation will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230 or WEB 1600
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WEB 2710 - Web Design for Mobile Devices Credit(s): 3
This hands-on course provides students with the skills to develop content for mobile devices (cell phones, PDAs, etc.) using wireless markup language (WML), XHTML and CSS. Particular emphasis is given to designing for small screens, including interface design, usability and aesthetic style. Students also are provided an overview of the wireless industry, including infrastructure, device platforms and operating systems, and emerging trends in mobile technologies.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 2300
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WEB 2811 - Advanced Computer Graphics Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to enhance the computer skills of those using graphics programs to prepare images for the Web or for print. Students will learn to enhance and create digital images using Photoshop; optimize images for speed of download; place and manipulate type in an image; work with layers and masks; use filters for special effects; work with background images and transparent gifs; create image maps; use ImageReady to create animations, slices, Web photo gallery, and rollovers.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 and MDT 2100 ; or CSIT 2230 or consent of program coordinator
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WEB 2812 - Web Design III: Advanced Site Design Credit(s): 3
This problems-oriented course teaches the use of dynamic graphics elements to enhance Web pages and sites. Advanced concepts in page layout and site optimization are studied, with emphasis on principles used to craft dynamic Web pages that get noticed. Exercises and projects allow students to apply the principles of Web design to their own sites, which are created in the course.
Prerequisite(s): MDT 2100 and WEB 1600 and WEB 2010 ; or CSIT 2230 ; or consent of program coordinator
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WEB 2902 - Web Team Practicum Credit(s): 1
A directed study and utilization of specific applications and software products within business and industry relevant to Web design. May be repeated for a total 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and WEB 2010
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Women’s Studies |
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WMN 2200 - Women in Society ♦ ★ Credit(s): 3
An interdisciplinary analysis of women’s roles and opportunities in the United States based on current research in the social sciences. Attention will also be given to the changes in women’s societal roles throughout history.
♦ This is a General Education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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