This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum.

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality.

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality.

This course discuss the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The courses enable students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements.

The purpose of this course is to summarize the role served by graphic communications in a technological society and to identify the basic functions of the industry. This course also covers the fundamental principles and elements of design and general layout principles used by graphic designers in the production of visual images.

This course will teach color theories and composition as they relate to imaging rules of creative element placement and design of an image, including the effects of light, exposure, and image tone. Students will further learn color theories and composition as they are used in graphic design and complement theories used in digital imaging.

This course covers the intermediate principles and elements of design and general layout principles used by graphic designers in the production of visual images. This course will give students the opportunity to work within groups and begin development of skills used when working with clients.

This course focuses on understanding of hydrodynamics, hydraulic principles, hydraulic circuitry and diagrams, piping, hydraulic valves and actuators, accumulators, hydraulic circuit maintenance and fluid maintenance. Students learn to operate, install, analyze performance, and design hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems.

Basic Electricity I (3 credit hours): This course is an introduction to electricity, basic electricalcomponents and their characteristics, circuit schematics and basic analysis of series and parallel DC circuits.

This course provides fundamentals of pneumatics, air compressors, control valves, pneumatic cylinders, and electro-pneumatic controls; and basic pump principles, centrifugal pumps, magnetic drive pumps, diaphragm pumps, metering pumps and pump seals.