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BCIS 0611 - Advanced Word
30 Credits:
This course is a continuation of the Introduction to Word class; the student will learn the more advanced skills of Microsoft Word.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0620 - Introduction to Excel
30 Credits:
This beginning course will guide the student throughout the basics of setting up and maintaining workbooks to make daily business or home based tasks faster and automated. Some basic computer skills will be needed before starting this course.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0621 - Advanced Excel
30 Credits:
This course is an advanced Course that is a continuation of Introduction to Excel and is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of formatting techniques, spreadsheet functions, analysis tools, and management techniques.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0630 - Introduction to Access
30 Credits:
Teaches the creation of databases and introduces the application of database capabilities for information management. Students will learn how to design, create, manipulate, extract, and present data.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0631 - Advanced Access
30 Credits:
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Access and is set up to help a student with advanced skills in database design and creation, data extraction and presentation.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0640 - Introduction to PowerPoint
30 Credits:
This course focuses on introducing Power Point presentation software, including designing and creating a presentation, adding visual and audio elements, creating output, and presenting information.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0798 - Special Problems
1-360 Credits:
Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and membership hours to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0799 - Special Problems
1-360 Credits:
Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and membership hours to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCIS 0990 - Computer Basics
2 Credits:
Designed for students with little or no previous computer experience to give them a practical knowledge in using a computer, with emphasis on home use. Concepts covered include keyboard and mouse use, learning the purpose of computer devices, changing computer settings, file management, using the Internet and e-mail, basic word processing, and digital media management.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science
3 Credits:
Strictly a lecture class with NO hands-on experience. Class is a survey of computers that covers hardware, software, computer history, computer crime, operating systems, programming languages, and computer networks. A research paper will be required.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 1010 - Computer Literacy
3 Credits:
Course uses the Microsoft Office program to teach students basic word processing, data processing, spreadsheet, graphics, Internet, Windows, and E-mail skills in a business setting. Following the completion of the course, students will be able to use the Microsoft Office program for personal and business use. Business majors refer to .
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BCIS 1200 - Introduction to Operating Systems
2 Credits:
This course will provide you with an understanding of multiple operating systems commonly found in the Information Technology field today. You will learn the theory behind operating systems and some basic to advanced components of each operating system. This course walks you through current hardware and how it interacts with operating systems. You will learn basic functions and design of file systems found in Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Macintosh operating systems. You will also learn techniques to protect users from computer viruses, malware, and spyware.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Even Years
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BCIS 1300 - Website Design
3 Credits:
This course focuses on the design and construction of Internet Web pages. Web page development using HTML and Web page editing software is discussed. All students will have hands-on experience creating and publishing their own Web pages. Word processing and file management skills are strongly recommended.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BCIS 1310 - Digital Image Basics
2 Credits:
Covers digital camera basics, downloading images, applying some basic touch-up and enhancements using popular software, options for printing your pictures, creating cards, scrapbooks, calendars, screen projects to display on a computer or on a DVD for television, and converting and compressing digital images into appropriate file formats to store and archive correctly.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 1340 - Digital Video Production
3 Credits:
This class covers fundamental theories and practice in computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, digitizing audio and video segments utilizing current video-editing programs, and various Internet streaming technologies. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and a project during which each student will set up, shoot, edit and digitize a high-quality video project for computer-based multimedia.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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BCIS 1350 - Interactive Web Design
3 Credits:
Students will learn the fundamentals of bringing motion, sound, and interactivity to the Web by learning modern tools, languages, and standards. Skills will be applied to numerous projects and published on the web.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or experience in creating web pages.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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BCIS 1400 - Word Processing I (WordPerfect)
2 Credits:
Designed to teach basic word processing techniques, using Corel WordPerfect software. Students will create, format, edit, and print documents. Concepts covered include such topics as basic editing functions, use of writing tools, usage of tabs, file management, and tables. This course is taught as a block course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or equivalent.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 1401 - Word Processing II (WordPerfect)
2 Credits:
Designed for students who have completed . Concepts covered include such topics as columns, merging, sorting, macros and creating outlines. This course is taught as a block course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or equivalent.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 1405 - Word Processing
3 Credits:
This course is designed to teach word processing techniques using Microsoft Word. Students will learn document design and formatting skills as well as advanced word processing skills such as graphic formatting, mail merge, charts and diagrams, tables, and macros.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BCIS 1406 - Word Processing II (Microsoft Word)
2 Credits:
Continuation of BCIS 1405. Concepts covered include such topics as creating charts, macros, styles, sorting, creating master documents, creating fill-in forms and mail merge.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or equivalent.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BCIS 1410 - Spreadsheet I (Excel)
2 Credits:
Introduction to spreadsheet operations. Several pre-defined spreadsheet functions will be introduced. Creating charts, graphs, and other graphic elements will be covered. Transfer students are required to earn a “B” or better to transfer this course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Limited typewriting and math skills ( )
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BCIS 1411 - Spreadsheet II (Excel)
2 Credits:
Continuation of the class. Covers databases, database functions, tables, graphics, styles, macros, application development, and basic programming techniques.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BCIS 1900 - Elementary Typewriting and Keyboarding
1 Credits:
Designed for students with little or no previous keyboarding experience. Emphasizes fundamental keyboarding skills as well as technique. Touch keyboarding covering the letter, figure and symbol keys.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BCIS 1901 - Intermediate Keyboarding
2 Credits:
Designed for students who have had previous keyboarding and computer experience. Designed to significantly improve typing speed and accuracy. Covers how to produce several types of reports, memos, letters, outlines and tables required by specific business offices.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BCIS 1910 - Speedwriting for Notetaking
4 Credits:
Teaches students how to increase their writing speed, using an alphabetic shorthand system and a variety of dictation and transcription exercises. Designed for secretarial majors and for students who want to improve their note taking abilities. Helps students increase their punctuation, spelling and word usage skills.
Prerequisite/Restriction: A word processing class (e.g., or ) or prior experience with a word processing program.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2010 - Business Computer Applications
Computer and Information Literacy
3 Credits:
Designed for business majors and uses the Microsoft Office program. Covers basic word processing, data processing, spreadsheet, graphics, Internet, Windows, and E-mail skills in a business setting. Following the completion of the course, students will be able to use the Microsoft Office program for personal and business use. Transfer students are required to make a “B” or better to transfer this credit.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BCIS 2210 - Linux and Web Server Administration
3 Credits:
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to manage all Linux distributions. Students will also be introduced to the HTTP protocol, Web servers, and clients generally, and the Apache Web server specifically.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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BCIS 2300 - Web Programming
3 Credits:
This course is a Web Page authoring course designed to give the student the knowledge to design advanced web pages. Graphics, content, layout, and aesthetics will be stressed. Extensive Java scripting, Active X, CSS, XML, and PHP will be used to enhance web page functionality and appearance. Web based forms, data collection and dynamic web pages will also be covered.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or permission of instructor
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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BCIS 2330 - Business Data Communications and Networking
3 Credits:
Places emphasis on business data communications in a LAN and WAN networking environment. Includes network protocols, cable technology, telecommunications standards, security issues, and general telecommunications management issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Computer literacy requirement.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2340 - Introduction to Multimedia Authoring
3 Credits:
Uses a popular authoring software package to create an interactive multimedia presentation. Gives students a good start in multimedia development. Introduces students to Macromedia’s Authorware software program. Since the Authorware program is very complex, only the essential functions of the program will be used as a basis for this course. Students will have the opportunity to develop a basic self-directed design module that will include the major components of the software covered during class time. Utilizing Authorware, this course will provide the designer with the core foundations for the development of computed based instruction.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2345 - Multimedia Authoring
2 Credits:
Focuses on multimedia authoring using the capabilities of Macromedia Director. Covers authoring tools, scripting, Lingo, and other basics. Primary emphasis is hands-on experience with beginning levels of Director. Students work through textbook lessons and create their own multimedia projects.
Corequisite:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2346 - Multimedia Authoring Lab
2 Credits:
Focuses on the production of interactive multimedia projects using the capabilities of Macromedia Director. A hands-on experience that includes design, audience analysis, project management and delivery. Students work in teams during the term on a single instructional project of their choice.
Corequisite:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2420 - Database I (Access)
2 Credits:
Uses the current version of Microsoft Access for Windows. Introduces data processing techniques including creating, editing and querying a database. Students will also learn how to create custom forms and reports, and how to design custom advanced queries and use World Wide Web and Hyperlink Fields. Transfer students are required to earn a “B” or better to transfer this course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: , or equivalent.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BCIS 2421 - Database II (Access)
2 Credits:
Uses the current version of Microsoft Access and its Visual Basic Environment. Students will create customized menus and programs that could be used as stand-alone data processing applications. Designed for the serious data processing student or for the student who wants to learn Visual Basic Programming. Visual Basic topics covered are variables, modules, functions, subroutines, IF statements, FOR and WHILE loops, SELECT statements, class registry, and error handling.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Computer literacy requirement and , or instructor permission.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2422 - Oracle/InterDev
3 Credits:
Uses Oracle, from the world’s leading database company, to develop database objects that are accessible through the Internet as part of an E-commerce business. Students learn the basics of developing forms, reports, and integrated database applications. The SQL language will be introduced and used to create tables, insert data into tables, and display data from a search.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and some knowledge with programming languages.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2430 - Desktop Publishing
2 Credits:
Introduces students to the concepts of desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher. Concepts covered include such topics as creating business cards, letterheads, flyers, brochures and booklets.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BCIS 2441 - Graphics for the Web
3 Credits:
Designed to teach web site design techniques using Photoshop, Image Ready and other popular web graphic design software. Students will create graphics for web sites which includes icons, graphics, background images, bullets, buttons, fonts and banners.
Prerequisite/Restriction: is recommended
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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BCIS 2500 - Web Business
3 Credits:
This course is an introduction to Web-based business. Students will discuss marketing concepts, design strategies, and technical issues as they relate to Web-based business. Students will have hands-experience creating business Web pages including shopping carts and other interactive elements.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BCIS 1300 or previous HTML and web design experience
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Even Years
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BCIS 2550 - Fundamentals of Fortran
3 Credits:
Introduction to programming using the high-level language FORTRAN 90. Emphasis will be on structured problem solving and algorithm development using control structures, arrays, functions, and subroutines. It is recommended that Engineering students take this class during the Sophomore year.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BCIS 2610 - Administering Windows® Professional
3 Credits:
Designed to teach fundamental installation, implementation, and configuration management tasks in Microsoft Windows® Professional. Intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Previous experience and familiarity with Windows suggested.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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BCIS 2611 - Administering Windows® Server
3 Credits:
Designed to teach fundamental installation, configuration, and administrative management tasks in Microsoft Windows® Server. Intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2612 - Administering Windows® Network Infrastructure
3 Credits:
Designed to teach Windows® Network Administration in the areas of Domain Naming Service (DNS), Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Remote Access, Network Protocols, Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Address Translation, and Troubleshooting. Intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2613 - Implementing Windows® Directory Services Infrastructure
3 Credits:
Designed to teach Windows® Directory Services Infrastructure. Includes the following areas: Active Directory, Active Directory DNS, Change and Configuration Management, and Active Directory Security. Intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2614 - Designing Windows® Directory Services Infrastructure
3 Credits:
Designed to teach the design of Windows® Directory Services Infrastructure. Includes doing extensive analysis of business and technical requirements to design appropriate Directory Service Architectures and Service Locations. Intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2615 - Designing Security for a Windows® Network
3 Credits:
Designed to teach the designing of security for a Windows® Network. Includes doing extensive analysis of business, technical, and security requirements to design appropriate security for local and wide area networks that use Windows®. Intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2616 - Managing a Microsoft Windows® Network Environment
3 Credits:
Course is designed to prepare students for the challenges they will face as a networking professional responsible for administering and supporting Windows network skills that are in high demand in today’s business environment. Students learn how to administer and support a Windows network and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional Exam 70-218, a core requirement for MCSA certification and an elective for MCSE. Covers how to: set up client and server computers; manage data storage, shared resources, and permissions; configure network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and name resolution services; install Internet Information Services; create user and group objects, and administer Active Directory services; use group policies to manage desktops and network security; troubleshoot remote access and VPN connections; and monitor server health and performance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2630 - Foundations of Novell Networking
3 Credits:
Covers how to accomplish fundamental network management tasks on a NetWare network. Intended for students interested in gaining their Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) and Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) certifications. (Course 560)
Prerequisite/Restriction: Basic understanding of personal computers, operating systems and network technology and a working knowledge of the Windows operating system or Windows NT Workstation and experience with DOS suggested.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2631 - Introduction to Networking, Net+
3 Credits:
This course provides students with an excellent foundation upon which to build their network training. It covers the basics of computer networking, including terms and concepts. Networking technology- how it works, and why it works - is made clear in this course, where concepts like contemporary network services, transmission media, and protocols are explained. Students learn how protocols are used in networking implementations from many vendors, especially those most common in today’s LANs and WANs. This course is an introduction to computer networking technologies for students who are new to networking technologies. These students may or may not already be IT professionals, but are not yet networking professionals. This course will provide students with the concepts and skills needed to pass the Network+ certification exam produced by the Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp/TIA).
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Even Years
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BCIS 2632 - Computer Repair, A+
3 Credits:
Designed to help a student prepare for the first of two CompTIA A+ Essentials Examinations. Emphasis will be placed on installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. This course will provide opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the 8 domain areas tested by CompTIA.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Even Years
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BCIS 2650 - Information Security Fundamentals
2 Credits:
Introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Purpose of this course is to provide the student with an overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Covers inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology suggested
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2651 - Computer Security Fundamentals
3 Credits:
Takes an in depth look at operating system security concepts and techniques. Examines theoretical concepts that make the world of security unique. Adopts a practical hands-on approach when examining operating system security techniques. Along with examining different security strategies, this course will explore the advancement of security implementation, as well as timeless problem solving strategies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On Demand only
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BCIS 2652 - Advanced Network Security
3 Credits:
Takes an in depth look at network security concepts and techniques. Examines theoretical concepts that make the world of security unique. Adopts a practical, hands-on approach when examining networking security techniques. Along with examining different network strategies, this course will explore the advancement of network implementation as well as timeless problem solving strategies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology suggested.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2653 - Network Intrusion Detection and Control
2 Credits:
Takes an in depth look at network defense concepts and techniques. Examines theoretical concepts that make the world of networking unique. Adopts a practical hands-on approach when examining network defense techniques. Along with examining different network defense strategies, this course will explore the advancement of network implementation, as well as timeless problem solving strategies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology suggested.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2654 - Disaster Recovery
3 Credits:
Provides a thorough, step-by-step process for learning the fundamentals of disaster recovery planning. Disaster recovery planning is the process of assessing risks that an organization faces, developing, documenting, implementing, testing, and maintaining procedures that help the organization quickly return to normal operations and minimize losses after a disaster. Enables individuals to become disaster recovery planning team leaders and members.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology suggested.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2655 - Computer Forensics
2 Credits:
Presents methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation, beginning with a discussion of ethics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology suggested.
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2920 - Legal/Medical Practicum
2 Credits:
Designed for students who have had previous keyboarding and computer experience. Primarily designed for secretarial majors who want to become more familiar with the specialized forms and terminology used in medical and legal offices. Covers some of the advanced features of WordPerfect (e.g., mail merge and macros) to automate the completion of the forms.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or permission of the instructor, or .
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BCIS 2930 - Office Procedures and Human Relations (HR)
HR Human Relations
3 Credits:
Provides instruction and application of skills and knowledge needed in an office setting. Skills in human relations will be stressed through a series of group and individual activities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: , , or or
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BCIS 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 Credits:
Provides supervised on-the-job training in BCIS areas. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objective, hours to be worked, and credit agreements.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 Credits:
Individual work approved by the instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.
Repeatable for credit
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BCIS 2999 - Workshop
1-3 Credits:
Designed to meet the changing needs of the student in Business Computer Information Systems.
Repeatable for credit
Campus: Regional Campuses and Distance Education
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BUSN 3300 - Clinical Experience I in Business Education
1 Credits:
In-school clinical observation experience. Students involved in observing management and assisting in teaching. Designed to provide familiarity with the business education classroom.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into Teacher Education
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall 2015
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BUSN 3710 - Orientation to Business Education
2 Credits:
This course includes a study of the requirements for teachers in Business Education at Utah State University, foundations of business and technology education, and an overview of the historical development of business education. Students will examine business education career opportunities and the changing technology industry.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall 2015
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BHIS 1010 - Medical Coding Theory I
3 Credits:
Provides students with the building blocks of basic medical coding. Such understanding will facilitate the learning of medical coding principles encountered during more advanced career preparation. Covers medical coding compliance and documentation issues and provides a foundational understanding of the guidelines and procedures for ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding. Quizzes and exams simulate national certification exams and are important in both learning how to code quickly and accurately and in preparing for national certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and or instructor permission
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 1020 - Medical Coding Theory II
3 Credits:
Continuation of Medical Coding Theory I. At the completion of the course, the student will be eligible to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) national certification exam from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Prerequisite/Restriction: and
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 1025 - Medical Coding Applications II
1 Credits:
The applications experience allows the medical coding student the opportunity to continue to grow by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical medical coding situations and scenarios. The student is expected to continue to demonstrate increased knowledge in medical coding and continue to develop higher proficiency levels. With the help of experienced, certified medical coders, the student will focus on skill refinement while working with large numbers of provider-based scenarios.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2015 - Virtual Medical Coding for E/M
1 Credits:
Virtual Medical Coding I introduces the student to the virtual world of coding. A web-based medical coding application will be presented and discussed. Authentic medical records are analyzed and coded. Throughout the course students are provided the opportunity to further master Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding as they actually work in a real-world, web-based, virtual environment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and and and or instructor permission
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2020 - Advanced Topics in Medical Coding
3 Credits:
Offers the opportunity to achieve added coding mastery. Will emphasize selected areas of specialty in medical coding (e.g. Diagnostic Radiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hierarchical Condition Coding-HCC, Emergency Department, etc.) The specialty areas will be determined at the beginning of each course based upon market demand and industry need. Both theoretical and practical issues will be discussed. Students will work with authentic medical charts.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and and and and and or instructor permission
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2025 - Virtual Medical Coding for Advanced Topics
1 Credits:
Virtual Medical Coding II transitions the medical coding student into a remote-site medical coding setting. It provides the opportunity to further refine knowledge and skills in those areas emphasized as part of Advanced Topics in Medical Coding. The student will code authentic medical charts while working with a seasoned, certified medical coder in a simulated, work-replicated virtual environment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and and and and and or instructor permission
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2030 - Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding II
1 Credits:
Provides an in depth review of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and procedures with an emphasis on the diseases and conditions covered in the reference manual. A deeper understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology involved will enhance the proficiency in ICD-9-CM coding and the ability to differentiate diagnosis/condition codes and coding levels associated with specific diseases and various aspects of the disease process. The first half of ICD-9-CM for Physicians—Volumes 1 & 2 will be covered in the course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and and and or instructor permission
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2035 - Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding II
1 Credits:
Continuation of Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding I. The second half of the reference manual ICD-9-CM for Physicians—Volumes 1 & 2 will be covered. Students will continue their review of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and procedures and the anatomy and pathophysiology involved for the concluding chapters of the ICD-9-CM manual. Will refine coding skills as they learn to differentiate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and/or condition codes and coding levels.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2040 - Medical Coding Health Care Specialties
1 Credits:
Provides an opportunity for students to achieve mastery in a medical coding area of specialty. Students may choose from a variety of specialty specific categories, such as Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, Hematology and Oncology, etc. Both theoretical and practical issues are presented and discussed. A review of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and E/M coding procedures as they relate to the topic covered will be provided. Authentic medical charts will be coded and discussed. The course is designed to prepare students for national certification in the area of specialty studied.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BHIS 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 Credits:
Individual or group work project relevant to the medical coding knowledge base arranged between a medical coding faculty member and the student or group of students. The student(s) establishes learning objectives and goals, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. The student then meets periodically with the faculty/coordinator to review progress.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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CCA 1150 - Arts Project
0.5 Credits:
Elective course available to all students who wish to extend the exploration of the fine and cultural arts beyond the classroom. Students attend a minimum number of cultural programs and submit written evaluation reports. Class includes lecture, lab and/or field trips.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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CCA 1250 - Interdisciplinary Workshop
1-5 Credits:
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 2250 - Introductory Internship/Co-op
1-5 Credits:
Introductory-level educational work experience in an internship or cooperative education position approved by the college.
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 3050 - The Arts in Cultural Context
3 Credits:
Interdisciplinary study of a work, figure, or theme in the arts. Topics vary.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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CCA 3330 - Art Symposium (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
2 Credits:
Students attend a number of cultural events offered at USU and in the community, as well as write critiques of the events. Note: CCA 3330 may be applied to the depth requirements, but not to the breadth requirements. Two credits of CCA 3330 are needed to fulfill the DHA requirement.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of at least 30 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 4250 - Advanced Internship/Co-op
1-15 Credits:
Internship or cooperative education position of a more professional level, with increased complexity, approved by the college.
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 4910 - Study Abroad
1-20 Credits:
A semester study abroad experience through a student exchange program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval from the Study Abroad Office.
Graded SP (Satisfactory Progress) only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 5250 - Interdisciplinary Workshop
1-5 Credits:
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 6250 - Graduate Internship/Co-op
1-15 Credits:
Internship or cooperative education position approved by the department and/or the college.
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CCA 6910 - Study Abroad
1-12 Credits:
A semester study abroad experience through a student exchange program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval from the Study Abroad Office
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Chemistry |
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CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS)
BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
3 Credits:
For nonscience majors. Includes basic chemical concepts and a survey of the various branches of chemistry. Heavy emphasis on everyday applications to problems involving environmental pollution, radioactivity, energy sources, and human health.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHEM 1015 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory
1 Credits:
Offered to students concurrently enrolled in . Offers hands-on experience obtaining data in support of topics taught in . Such concepts are laboratory safety, density, use of various laboratory equipment, mole reactions, titrations, acid and base measurements, ester formation, saponification reaction and gain a familiarity with the metric system. Students should gain an appreciation of the skills needed to get accurate data and learn chemical manipulations necessary for their chosen field. The lab is optional.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS)
BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
4 Credits:
For non-science majors. This course is designed for students whose major does not require the more mathematically intensive CHEM 1210 or CHEM 1220 courses. First of a two-semester sequence. Progression is made from the basic tenets of general chemistry through an introduction to organic chemistry, with topics being presented in order of practical importance and sophistication.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1050 (prerequisite/corequisite) OR a C or better in MATH 1010 OR an Accuplacer score of 60 or better OR MATH ACT of 24 OR MATH SAT or 570 OR satisfactory completion (C or better) of the MATH 0995 as a prerequisite.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Effective Term
Spring 2016
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CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
1 Credits:
Experiments are chosen to illustrate and clarify concepts taught in the lecture portion of . Hands-on experience with the techniques of chemistry such as using crucibles, vernier calipers, funnels, semipermeable membranes to study osmosis and diffusion, an indicator derived from red cabbage to study acid/base properties of solutions and so forth. Upon completion of the laboratory experience, students will have a better idea of laboratory manipulations needed to acquire the data they use in the nursing profession.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $55.00
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CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II (BPS)
BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
4 Credits:
Continuation of CHEM 1110 ; the second half of a two-semester sequence. Additional coverage of organic chemistry is presented along with an introduction to biochemistry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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CHEM 1125 - General Chemistry II Laboratory
1 Credits:
Laboratory course designed for non-science majors who are enrolled in . Laboratory experiments involve basic aspects of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and (may be taken concurrently)
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $75.00
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CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I
4 Credits:
First of a two-semester sequence, covering fundamentals of chemistry. Designed for science and engineering students.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Math ACT score of at least 25, or MATH 1050 or higher; or corequisite of MATH 1050 . High school chemistry recommended.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I
1 Credits:
Laboratory course designed to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1210 . The laboratory class offers hands-on experience related to the topics taught in the lecture sequence.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210 (may be taken concurrently).
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $75.00
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CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)
BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
4 Credits:
Continuation of CHEM 1210 ; the second half of a two-semester sequence, covering the fundamentals of chemistry. Designed for science and engineering students.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II
1 Credits:
Continuation of CHEM 1215 . Normally taken concurrently with CHEM 1220 . The laboratory class offers hands-on experience related to topics taught in the lecture sequence.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1215
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $75.00
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CHEM 1990 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Professions
1 Credits:
Seminar-format course designed to expose students to exciting areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Includes seminars on topical issues presented by faculty and invited guests. Discussion of career options.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry
3 Credits:
Shape, bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, physical properties, and reactivity of organic molecules is covered for a range of molecules, beginning with simple alkanes and finishing with some of the more complex abiotic and biotic organic molecules known today.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I
4 Credits:
First of a two semester sequence covering the physical properties, nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, chemical reactivity, and spectroscopy of organic compounds, including the biological roles and importance of organic compounds. The CHEM 2310/ sequence constitutes a more in-depth examination of the topics covered in . Students should consult with their advisor to determine which Organic Chemistry course is required for their major.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
1 Credits:
Laboratory course designed to accompany CHEM 2310 . The laboratory class offers hands-on experience related to the topics taught in the lecture sequence.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $75.00
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CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II
4 Credits:
Continuation of CHEM 2310 . The second half of a two semester sequence covering the physical properties, nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, chemical reactivity, and spectroscopy of organic compounds, including the biological roles and importance of organic compounds. Upon completion, students will be prepared to understand the chemical aspects of biochemistry as they relate to how organic biomolecules react and interact in biological systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 2310 or CHEM 2300 and permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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