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CIS 195* Security+ Certification (3) An introduction to computer
security. Topics to be covered include authentication, network
security topologies, intrustion detection, cryptography, and physical
security. This course is designed to assist the student to take the
CompTIA Security+ certification examination. PREREQUISITES:CIS
100 and CIS 194* or permission of instructor.

CIS 210* Internet Tools (3) A hands-on course covering advanced
use of the Internet. Topics to be covered include HTML, XML, Unix,
Java Script, VB Script, ASP, CGI, Internet Commerce, Front Page and
Security. PREREQUISITES: CIS 113* and CIS 160*.

CIS 260 * Local Area Networks (3) A hands-on course covering
local area networks and data communications. Topics include:
topologies, protocols, network hardware and software, and
networking applications. The course provides extensive hands-on
experience both using and managing a local area network.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 172* or permission of instructor.

CIS 261* Advanced Networking and Security (3) An in-depth
course covering advanced concepts, applications and network
perimeter security. The topics to be covered include advanced
Microsoft server topics, Linux, wireless networks, and network
security mechanisms such as firewalls, proxy servers, VPN, public/
private key systems, encryption and computer forensics.
PREREQUISITE: CIS 260* or permission of instructor.

CIS 270* Information Systems in Business (3) A capstone course
for CIS majors. Students will participate in a coordinated work
experience or job shadowing in an area business. In addition,
students will study how information systems integrate in a business
environment. PREREQUISITE: CIS 172*.

CIS 276T * Selected Problems in Data Processing (1-4) Specialized
topical issues and/or problems in Computer Data Processing are
selected and studied in depth. Fifteen classroom contact hours with
faculty are required per credit hour. May be repeated for credit with
a maximum of four hours to apply toward graduation. PREREQUISITE:
Permission of instructor.

Dental Assistant
DES 100* Basic Dental Assisting (2) An introduction to the basic
skills used in dental assisting, including dental terminology, charting,
cavity classification, the patient/client, and ethical behavior. Thirty
lecture hours per semester.

DES 105* Basic Dental Office Management (2) A basic course in
management of the dental “front office” including: ethics, sound
business practices, insurance claims, appointment control, records
management, preventive programs, payment plans, collections, disbursements,
and inventory control. Thirty lecture hours per semester.

DES 110* Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (2) A basic course to
prepare the student to work and communicate with patients and the
dental members effectively. Emphasis is on ethics, legal aspects ,terminology, oral histology, dental morphology, charting,
embryology, oral and written communication and patient care.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant Program or
permission of the Director of the Dental Assistant Program. Thirty
lecture hours per semester.

DES 120* Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures (3) An
introduction to proper manipulation and storage of dental materials
with an emphasis on restoratives, impression materials, gypsum,
resins, abrasives, and waxes. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the
program. COREQUISITE: DES 110. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours
per semester.

DES 130* Dental Office Management (2) An introduction to the
procedures of dental office management with an emphasis on patient
scheduling, processing insurance forms, recall systems,
bookkeeping, business machines, and filing. COREQUISITE: DES
110 or permission of the Dental Assistant Program Director. Thirty
lecture hours per semester.

DES 210* Preventive Dental Assisting (3) A study of the practices
and philosophy of preventive dentistry which can be integrated into
all dental settings. Includes oral hygiene, nutrition, counseling, and
safety. PREREQUISITES: DES 110 and DES 211 or permission of the
Program Director. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.

DES 211* Dental Science I (4) An introduction to the biomedical
sciences appropriate for the dental assistant. Emphasis is on head
and neck anatomy, general anatomy and physiology, microbiology,
infection control, sterilization, hazardous waste communication, and
certification in CPR. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the program.
COREQUISITE: DES 110. Forty-five lecture and 30 lab hours per
semester.

DES 212* Dental Science II (5) A continuation of Dental Science
I with emphasis on oral pathology and pharmacology.
PREREQUISITE: DES 211. Sixty lecture and 30 lab hours per
semester.

DES 220* The Compromised Patient (2) A study of the compromised
patient with emphasis on medical emergencies in the dental office
and special needs patients. COREQUISITE: DES 212 or permission
of the Program Director. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per
semester.

DES 221* Dental Radiography I (3) A study of radiation safety,
hazards, dosage, film, and dental radiographic techniques.
COREQUISITES: DES 211 and DES 231. Forty-five lecture hours per
semester.

DES 222* Dental Radiography II (2) A laboratory course designed
to teach students to expose, develop, mount and identify dental
radiographic films. PREREQUISITE: DES 221. COREQUISITES: DES
212 and DES 232. Sixty lab hours per semester.

 

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