Wytheville Community College
Information Systems Technology

IST Courses

The IST Degrees have specific IST courses within them. Click on the course number below to view a course description. There are also eight general education courses that are required in the degrees.

Click on 'Degrees' above to view the two IST Degrees offered at WCC.

ITD Information Technology Design & Database

ITD 110

ITD 130

ITD 210

ITE Information Technology Essentials

ITN Information Technology Networking

ITP Information Technology Programming

ITD Information Technology Design & Database

ITD 110 Webpage Design I
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Course content includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames. Maps to Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) Associate Certification with ITN 109. Prerequisite ITE 115. (This course is offered on campus and online.)

ITD 130 Database Fundamentals
(3 credits) (Offered Fall starting 2010)

Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition. (This course is offered on campus.)

ITD 210 Web Page Design II
(3 credits) (Offered Fall)

Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s). Prerequisites: ITE 115 and ITD 110. This course uses Dreamweaver, Flash, and Firewords software. Maps to CIW Professional Certification with the CIW Associate Certification. (This course is offered on campus and online.)

ITE Information Technology Essentials

ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts
(3 credits) (Offered Fall, Spring, Summer)

Covers computer concepts and internet skills and use a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Maps to IC3 Certification. Prerequisite Keyboarding skills. (This course is offered oncampus and online.)

ITE 131 Survey of Internet Services
(1 credit) (Offered Spring)

Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, WWW browsing, search engines, ftp telnet, and other services.

ITE 215 Advanced Computer Applications and Integration
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

The student will learn advanced computer concepts including the integration of a software suite. Prerequisite: ITE 115. Maps to Microsoft Office System (MOS) Certifications with ITE 115. (This course is offered online.)

ITE 290 Internship or Co-op
(3 credits)

Supervises one-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. The credit/work ratio is 1 credit hour per 45 hours of work in the internship program. Although the hours are variable per week, it is expected that the student will put in an average of 9 hours per week for a 15 week semester to meet the minimum required hours. It is not uncommon for students to put in more than the 135 required hours for a 3 credit hour internship. This course is intended for the last semester of coursework.

ITN Information Technology Networking

ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

Teaches use of operating system utilities and multiple-level directly structures, creation of batch files, and configuration of microcomputer environments. May include a study of graphical user interfaces . Maps to CompTIA A+ Operating System Component Certification. (This course is offered on campus.)

ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting
(3 credits) (Offered Fall)

Includes specially designed instruction to give students a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. It includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Maps to CompTIA A+ Hardware Component Certification. (This course is offered on campus.)

ITN 154 Networking Fundamentals-Cisco I
(3 credits) (Offered Fall)

Provides introduction to networking using the OSI reference model. Course content includes data encapsulation, TCP/IP suite, routing, IP addressing, and structured cabling design and implementation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (This class is also taught at Crossroad Institute in Galax as a Dual Credit with Carroll County High School.)

ITN 155 Introductory Routing - Cisco II
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

Provides introduction to basic router configuration using Cisco IOS software. Course content includes system components, interface configuration, ip network design, troubleshooting techniques, configuration and verification of IP addresses, and router protocols. Prerequisites ITN 154. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (This class is also taught at Crossroad Institute in Galax as a Dual Credit with Carroll County High School.)

ITN 156 Basic Switching and Routing - Cisco III
(3 credits) (Offered Fall)

Centers instruction in LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches. Course content includes fast Ethernet, access lists, routing protocols, spanning tree protocol, virtual LANs, and network management. Prerequisites ITN 154 and ITN 155. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (This class is also taught at Crossroad Institute in Galax as a Dual Credit with Carroll County High School.)

ITN 157 WAN Technologies - Cisco IV
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

Concentrates on an introduction to Wide Area Networking (WANs). Course content includes WAN design, LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, and PPP. Prerequisites ITN 154, ITN 155, and ITN 156. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Maps to CCNA Certification with ITN 154, ITN 155, and ITN 156.(This class is alsotaught at Crossroad Institute in Galax as a Dual Credit with Carroll County High School.)

ITN 260 Network Security Basics
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the give security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability.

ITP Information Technology Programming

ITP 100 Software Design
(3 credits) (Offered Fall)

This course introduces principles and practices of software development. Course content includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools. This course uses gaming concepts. Recommended prerequisite or co requisite is high school algebra. (This course is offered on campus.)

ITP 120 Java Programming I
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

This course provides instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. This course emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications. This course uses gaming concepts. Maps to Sun Certified Java Associate Certification (SCJA) .Prerequisite: ITP 100 (This course is offered on campus.)

ITP 136 C# Programming I
(3 credits) (Offered Fall)

This course centers instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming and design using C++. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of C++ applications. This course uses gaming concepts. Prerequisites: ITP 100. (This course is offered on campus.)

ITP 236 C# Programming II
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

Focuses instruction in advanced object-oriented techniques using C# for application development. Emphasizes database connectivity and networking using the .NET Framework. Prerequisites: ITP 100 and ITP 136. (This course is offered on campus.)

ITP 295 Microsoft XNA Programming
(3 credits) (Offered Spring)

This course focuses on the design and programming of games that use computers as a component of the play. Topics include the principles, techniques, and design of computer games; graphic game engines and code libraries, modeling, motion, AI and interaction; sound design and synthesis; real-time software and hardware issues. Economic valuation, social considerations and artistic components of game design will be discussed. The primary development platform will be Microsoft's XNA Studio and the C# programming language.

Prerequisites: ITP 100 and ITP 136 (This course is offered on campus.)

Wytheville Community College Information Systems Technology

IST Courses

Wytheville Community College
Information Systems Technology