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207 Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog Information Systems 42A GRAPHICS DESIGN FOR THE WEB 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Information Systems 15. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. This course provides an introduction to graphic editing software for web design and business. The course will include the creation of graphics from scratch; edit existing images, image compression and color reduction techniques as well as HTML integration within graphic design. (A, CSU, UC) 42B FLASH DESIGNS 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Information Systems 11 or 12 or 15. Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Introduction to the basics of Flash. The focus of this course will introduce the basic tools featured in Flash; animating and creating graphics, exporting information, animation, scripting, as well as learning how to create an interactive interface. (A, CSU) 47 VISUAL BASIC 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass PREREQUISITE : Information Systems 15. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. This course provides an introduction to programming in Visual Basic. Students will develop computer programs using Visual Basic programming language in Windows®- based computers. The course emphasizes planning, designing, writing, testing, debugging, and documenting Visual Basic programs. (A, CSU, UC) 48 THE INTERNET AND THE STOCK MARKET 1 unit, .9 lecture hours, pass/no pass only ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. Typing skill of 10-20 wpm. This course provides an introduction to the Internet and Stock Market Investing. This course will cover Internet browsers and providers, Internet search tools, investment organizations, trading online, stock databases, commercial services, technical analysis of indexes, stocks and mutual funds. All research activities will be accomplished using the World Wide Web. The student is expected to complete a number of short investment assignments using technical analysis tools as well as downloading data files and programs. Further, the course will include how to buy bills, notes, and bonds from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. (A, CSU) 50A INTRODUCTION TO GAME PROGRAMMING 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour PREREQUISITE: Information Systems 15. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126 and Mathematics 201. This course is designed to introduce students to basic game programming utilizing Adobe Flash application. Students will plan, design, implement and maintain simple games for stand-alone computer systems or on the Internet. (A, CSU, UC) 50B INTRODUCTION TO GAME PROGRAMMING USING UNITY 3D 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour PREREQUISITES: Information Systems 15. ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course provides students with basic game programming development skills utilizing Unity 3D software and C# programming language. Students will plan, design, implement and maintain games designed for personal computer systems, mobile devices or for the Internet. (A, CSU, UC) 60 OPERATING SYSTEMS (FORMERLY IS 29) 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 126 and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course provides an overview of a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, and hands-on activities, including management, and maintenance. Students will learn and practice configuration techniques using operating system utilities. Students will also compare and contrast the differences between each operating system, files systems, file organization, file management, as well as essential computer securities and configuration. (A, CSU) 61 COMPUTER BUILDING AND CONFIGURATION (FORMERLY IS 5) 1.5 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour ADVISORIES: English 126 andMathematics 201. This course covers the proper procedures for building a personal computer. Students will learn how to select, assemble, and install the necessary components to build a personal computer. The course will include a lecture and hands-on activities such as: installing operating systems and application software, and using appropriate diagnostic software to solve hardware or software problems. (A, CSU)