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Info Tech & Communications Design Descriptions
For catalog cycle Fall 2007 to Spring 2009
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CST 93: Essential Computing Skills I
Effective Aug 22, 2005 View History
Description:
Learn to use technology as a useful tool by developing conceptual and hands-on skills in basic computer operation, use of email and server programs, utilities, ethical use of technology, use of the Internet, and creating well-designed documents and presentation materials for effective communication. The first class in a two-semester sequence that guides students with limited computing experience to achieve computer and information competency. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 101: Technology Tools
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Learn to use computers creatively, effectively, and ethically. Provides hands-on experiences using computers for electronic communication and presentations, and to design and create documents using word processing, spreadsheets, and image manipulation. Students will also become competent in information literacy including Internet searching, the research process, and the correct citation of reference material. (Offered every semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 101L: Technology Tools Lab
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Must be taken concurrently with the CST 101 lecture section. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 102: The Internet
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Online laboratory course that examines the management and organizational structure of the Internet, its topography, transmission media, and participants. Covers Web authoring, FTP, Telnet, newsgroups, electronic mail, Netiquette, online research, evaluating information resources, correctly citing Internet resources, and weekly online discussions. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 103: Essential Computing Skills II
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Learn to use technology as a useful tool by developing conceptual and hands-on skills in digital image creation and manipulation, basic website creation and maintenance, and managing data in a spreadsheet. Students become competent in information literacy, searching electronic databases and other information sources, and evaluation and proper citation of information. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 104: Intro to Info Competency/Tech
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
A hands-on, project-based introductory course on information competency, commonly used technology, and software for undergraduate students. Provides applied experience in practicing academic-quality research through using computers creatively, effectively, and ethically. Students learn communication and research presentation skills by designing and creating documents using word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and image manipulation software. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 195: Special Topics
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communication Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 196: Field Studies
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Students work with faculty to collect data and user feedback by going to the site of the user and unobtrusively observing the user function in their own environment. This course is usually conducted as part of a large research project. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 197: Independent Study
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Working with a faculty advisor, a student selects topic of study and number of credits appropriate to the student's learning plan. An independent study proposal must be submitted and approved before registration. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 201: Media Tools Lecture
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Explores computer-based tools used in the design and creation of electronic media. Includes designing, creating, and editing electronic images, sounds, videos, text, and motion. Integrates multimedia authoring to design, manage, and execute a multimedia project. (Offered every semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Prerequisites: CST 101) AND (Corequisites: CST 201L)]
CST 201L: Media Tools Lab
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Must be taken concurrently with the CST 201 lecture section. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 203: Technology for Faculty & Staff
Effective Aug 22, 2005 View History
Description:
Designed to help CSUMB staff and faculty use available technology in their work. Consists of a series of projects centered around various computer-based technologies, such as digital images and cameras, webpages, digital sound, FirstClass email, and PowerPoint among other topics of interest. Students are encouraged to bring in work-related projects. Focuses on both technical aspects and effective use of technology. Students can choose Windows or Macintosh computers. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 211: Technical Communications
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Emphasizes critical thinking skills combined with reading, writing, thinking, and understanding visual information within a technical communications context. Students critically analyze material for reasonableness, persuasive power, social context, and ethical merit. Students read numerous context related writings, analyze their effectiveness, and write a number of papers that offer significant insights based on valid research in information technology and communications design. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: WRT 95 OR EPT4 With Score 150)
CST 212: Technical Presentations
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
A written, oral, and visual communications course that emphasizes critical thinking skills combined with reading, writing, oral presentations, and presenting visual information within a technical communications context. Students critically analyze oral and visual presentations and recognize reasonableness, persuasive power, factual accuracy, social context, and ethical considerations in their own work and the work of others. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 221: Scripting for Multimedia
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Students learn Flash Action Scripting and apply solid programming techniques to create dynamic multimedia content. Students learn the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming plus designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting of computer programs. Using Flash Action Scripting, students apply those concepts to create programs utilizing digital media, including images, animation, audio, video and text. This is a laboratory class using Windows or Macintosh computers. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 201)
CST 226: Digital Photography
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Teaches use of digitally based image acquisition and manipulation tools to capture and modify photographic images for use in print and screen-based media. Has two major instructional components. The initial instruction sets are based around conventional photographic principles such as lighting, composition, subject matter, and how digital capture processes affect these. The second component deals with image adjustment and delivery. Deals with aesthetic aspects of photography; does not address the topic of photography as an art form. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 227: Intro Digital Graphics Design
Effective Feb 27, 2008 View History
Description:
This course uses a project-based approach for creating graphics in digital format and exploring the aesthetics of electronic publishing. Topics will include typography, layout, proportion, and color theory. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 201)
CST 228: Digital Image:Creation&Manipul
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Digital image creation and manipulation is an important skill set that enables website graphic design, print design, and digital photography. Explores digital imaging techniques through the use of photo manipulation software, learn to use photo editing and color correction tools, create special effects, and work with a variety of file formats. Also covers practical aspects and steps to create digital images for a variety of outputs including audience analysis, material acquisition, and legal and ethical concerns. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 231: Problm-Solving/Programng
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Introductory course that develops problem-solving techniques while examining numerical and non-numerical problems from various disciplines. Students design solutions and learn to program in the C++ language. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Prerequisites: CST 101) AND (Corequisites: CST 231L)]
CST 231L: Prob.Solving & Programming Lab
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Must be taken concurrently with the CST 231 lecture section. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Corequisites: CST 231)
CST 232: Visual Basic Programming
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Furnishes students with a problem-solving framework for developing standalone .NET (or Windows) runtime event-driven applications. They learn to translate a problem description into appropriate logic structures and coding statements. The event-driven nature of Visual Basic.Net requires that students learn how to organize their code into appropriate events related to Graphical User Interface Objects. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 232L: Visual Basic Programming Lab
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Lab portion of CST 232. Should be taken with CST 232. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 234: Intro to Operating Systems
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Introduces modern operating systems such as Unix and topics such as process management (creation, synchronization, and communication); processor scheduling; deadlock prevention, avoidance, and recovery; main-memory management; virtual memory management (swapping, paging, segmentation and page-replacement algorithms); control of disks and other input/output devices; file-system structure and implementation; and protection and security. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 235: Intro to Obj Oriented Prog
Effective Mar 5, 2008 View History
Description:
Designed as a second semester programming course using the object-oriented features of the C++ programming language. It is assumed that students have been introduced to classes and objects, control structures, repetition, functions, and logical operators. Topics introduced in this course will include material on types, classes, constructors, operator overloading, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, templates, data streams, error management, and proper object-oriented design. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 237: Intro to Computer Architecture
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
This course introduces computer architectures and computer systems management. Includes data representation, memory, registers, and internals of common computers and system interfaces. Knowledge of C/C++ programming helpful but not mandatory. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 238: Intro to Data Structures
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Usually taken as a second semester programming course, Introduction to Data Structures using programming languages such as C++, Java or Visual Basic to assist students in learning basic object-orientated programming concepts, recursion, lists, queues, searching and sorting algorithms, asymptotic notations, etc.
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Prerequisites: CST 231) AND (Corequisites: CST 238L)]
CST 238L: Intro to Data Structures Lab
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Must be taken concurrently with the CST 238 lecture section
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Corequisites: CST 238)
CST 251: Basic Web Design
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Focuses on Web-based design emphasizing color, bandwidth, layout, type, and creative design. Introduces GIF animation and JavaScript. Reviews multimedia publishing on the Web. Open to TMAC majors and non-majors. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 251L: Basic Web Design Lab
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Lab portion of CST 251. Should be taken with CST 251. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 263: Intro to Database Systems
Effective Feb 28, 2008 View History
Description:
This course is an introduction to Relational Database Management Systems. Topics covered will include relational database theory and the logical and physical design, implementation, and management of databases. Additional topics will include Entity-Relationship Diagrams, Normalization and an introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language). (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
3 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 271: Digital Culture
Effective Jan 20, 2009 View History
Description:
Focuses on the philosophical roots (as evidenced in literature) of contemporary digital culture. From Armageddon to the Matrix; from Frankenstein to Lawnmower man; from the library at Alexandria to the archives of the Internet; the world of the digital intelligentsia owes its vision and mythology to the resonant themes found in literature and philosophy. Explores the essence of humanity that defines the natural world and strives to remake it in a more perfect fashion. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 273: Cyberdemocracy
Effective Oct 9, 2008 View History
Description:
Explores the implications of new communication technologies with regard to democracy, social activism, cultural identity, and social equity in the United States. Democracy cannot be separated from the issue of social identity since throughout our history many groups were excluded from political participation. Explores whether new media like the Internet will increasingly make identity irrelevant, or will create greater fragmentation. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 281: Intro to Communication Network
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Introduction to Communication Networks: This course introduces networking concepts and protocol using the TCP/IP protocol stack. The concepts covered include IP addressing, subnetting, network hardware, network theory, TCP/IP protocols and applications. The course emphasizes hands-on networking skills as well as understanding of networking principles and concepts. (CCNA1 equivalent)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 282: Introduction to Routing Theory
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
This course is an introduction to IP routing concepts and router administration. Topics covered include distance vector and link state based IP routing algorithms. Router administration topics covered will include configuration files, router interfaces, routing tables, routing protocol configuration, routing concepts, router IOS commands, access lists, router configuration, and network security concepts. This course emphasizes hands on networking skills as well as networking principles and concepts. (Offered every semester)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 281)
CST 284: LAN and WAN Internetworking
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
This course covers the intermediate concepts of routing and switching including RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, VLSM, CIDR, VLANs, network congestion issues, VTP, and Spanning Tree protocol. It also covers the various Wide Area Network services including Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, PPP, DDR. The course includes hands on experience using routers and switches and additional theory leading to a more detailed understanding of routing, switching and Wide Area Networks. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 282)
CST 300: Major ProSeminar Lecture
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Helps students identify and articulate personal, professional, and social goals. Provides an integrated view of the telecommunications, multimedia, and applied computing major and its requirements. Students develop a plan for their learning goals. Note: required for entry into the major; fulfills the GWAR requirement. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Corequisites: CST 300L) AND (EXCLUDE FIRST TIME FRESHMAN AND FRESHMAN)]
CST 300L: Major Proseminar Writing Lab
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Students learn writing, presentation, and critical-thinking skills within the context of the Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing (TMAC) major. Research and project topics stem from knowledge of the TMAC design and technology curriculum. Students learn how to analyze, predict, and articulate trends in the academic, public service, and private enterprise fields of the TMAC industry. Students write two major papers and give a combination oral/multimedia presentation before both a small and large audience. (Offered every semester.)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Corequisites: CST 300)
CST 301: Prosem:Minors&Certificates
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Provides an overview of minor and certificate programs offered by the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. Administrative processes, development and approval of an Individual Learning Plan, and an understanding of the portfolio development requirements for program completion are covered. CST 301 may be repeated for credit for students pursuing additional minors or certificates. Credit/no-credit only. (Offered every semester.)
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 303: Computers In Schools
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Presents an overview of computer technology and its applications. Discusses processes to use computers effectively, creatively, and ethically in educational settings. Uses and evaluates software for teaching, learning, and managing classrooms in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Technology Education Center (MBTEC). This course meets liberal studies and teaching credential competencies. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 304: Publication Design
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Introduces page layout design for print and screen. Students work in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat. Emphasizes use of type, typesetting techniques, legibility, and design composition. Covers scanning, importing files, and mastering digital prepress production. Field trips to printers and design offices. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 328)
CST 304L: Publication Design Lab
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Lab portion of CST 304. Should be taken with CST 304. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 305: 3D Modeling & Animation
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Teaches students to model, animate, and render using current digital 3D modeling and animation technology. Includes a foundation for developing character animation and special effects sequences. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 328)
CST 306: Game Engine Programming
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Uses high-level programming and scripting language to create components involved in creating a game engine. A game engine allows programmers to create new games by allowing the modification of characters, environments, and sounds.
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 238)
CST 308: Management & Design
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Focuses on the design process and management tools to facilitate the creation of multimedia and Web-based video communications projects. Students demonstrate proficiency in project management and project design using formal and informal design processes. Covers multimedia production, project management, budgets, and legal and contractual issues. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 201)
CST 310: Telecom & Society
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Overview of Telecommunications and Data communications technology for the non-specialist. Includes basic communications technology principles and types of networks, historical trends, existing and emerging technologies, social and economic impact, future trends. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Prerequisites: CST 101) AND (INCLUDE SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR AND SENIOR)]
CST 311: Intro Telecommunications
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Survey of Telecommunication and Data communications technology fundamentals, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Internet and internetworking protocols including TCP/IP, network security and performance, emerging industry trends such as voice over the network and high speed networking. Designed as a foundation for students who wish to pursue more advanced telecommunications studies including certificate programs. Includes hands-on networking labs that incorporate Cisco CCNA module 1 as a lab component. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 312: Telecommunication Stds
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Covers national and international organizations and mechanisms for creating telecommunications standards using the OSI model, TCP/IP Internet standards. Focuses on the theory, technology, and operation of OSI Layer 3 (routing). Includes hands-on lab that incorporates Cisco CCNA module 2 as a lab component. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 311)
CST 313: Telecom Management
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Introduces management tools, skills, and information to design, implement, and manage telecommunications and data communications networks. Includes network design, monitoring, and security. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 311)
CST 320: Intro to Digital Games
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Focuses on the fundamental issues in the development of digital games. Discusses components of modern digital gams and their relationships, historical development of contemporary video and computer gaming, team member roles and tasks within the production process. Covers relationships of the conceptual creative and technical production to overall game development and analyzes the business, marketing and industry compoennts of game development.
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 321: Multimedia I
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Presents the principles of interactive multimedia design. Students design and create multimedia documents using computer-based authoring tools. Includes project management and production, and asset management of images, text, sound, animation, and computer code. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 221 OR CST 231)
CST 328: Digital Art & Design
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Project-based approach to creating graphics in digital format and exploring the aesthetics of electronic publishing. Includes typography, layout, proportion, and color. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 201)
CST 331: Computer Graphics
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Laboratory-based course that presents tools for designing and developing computer graphic scenes and systems to create computer graphics programs. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 231)
CST 333: Topics In Object-Oriented Prog
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 231)
CST 334: Unix & X-Windows
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Introduces the UNIX operating system, X Windows environment, and its interface layers. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 221 OR CST 231)
CST 336: Internet Programming
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Introduces topics of Internet programming. Covers Java and PERL languages. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 231)
CST 337: Computing Arch & Env
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Studies computer architectures, operating systems, and computer systems management. Includes data representation, memory, registers, and internals of common computers and user system interfaces. Knowledge of C/C++ programming helpful but not mandatory. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 338: Software Design
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Presents basics of applied computing to analyze and evaluate various algorithms for solving problems. Covers software engineering principles and introduces heuristics. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 231)
CST 341: Intro Instructional Design
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Introduces instructional design to create training and educational materials in business and education. Includes the principles of design for job aids, videos, programming, and computer-based training. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 351: Web Design
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Covers web design aesthetics, layout, and structure; user-interface design and interaction; database interaction and web application service design; and web animation and interactivity. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 201)
CST 352: Web Scripting
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Students learn and apply the technical skills required to create dynamic websites using webscripts, such as PHP, and databases, such as MySQL. Covers HTML, cascading style sheets, creating dynamic webpages using scripting, creating databases using open source software, and producing websites that allow users to insert, delete, and update records in a database. Students learn the programming fundamentals of an open source scripting language.
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 361S: Technology Tutors
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
A service learning course in which students apply computer literacy, multimedia design, and technology to assist schools, nonprofit organizations, and community agencies. The theme for the course is "Bridging the Digital Divide." Note: students must participate in required service placements with hours to be arranged. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 362S: Technology & Communities SL
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 101)
CST 363: Database Mgt:Methods/Appl
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Examines relational database theory, design, implementation, and management. Covers logical and physical database design, SQL, 3-tier architecture, database administration, and distributed databases. Students develop their own database to solve a real-world problem. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 365: Business & Information Tech
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Business & Information Technology: Examines relationships between business and technology. Topics include basic concepts of general business, accounting and financing, communication in business, human resources, and marketing. Discusses how information technology is used in these business operations. Intended to give students the ability to understand the fundatmental importance of business, as well as to prepare them for making important business/economic decisions as technology professionals.
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 370: Design&Analysis of Algorithms
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
An advanced, in-depth study of the design and analysis of algorithms. Topics include models of computation, sorting, data structures, graph algorithms, matrix multiplication, polynomial arithmetic, pattern matching and analysis of computational complexity.
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 238)
CST 371: Curr Iss Comm & Tech I
Effective Aug 26, 2002 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 372: Study at Sea Current Issues
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Examines how progress in science and technology has affected the cultural, economic and physical ecology of the regions to be visited in the upcoming cruise. Special focus on ethical and social dimensions of technology-based change. Includes classroom instruction and two-month study voyage on board the TS Golden Bear. Also see ESSP 272, CST 482. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 372L: Study@Sea Lab (Aboard Ship)
Effective Jun 3, 2001 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 373: Ethics in Comm & Tech
Effective Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Investigates through an ethical perspective how communication technology affects our lives. Discusses individual and institutional values represented through technological choices. Using case studies and current events, explores such issues as intellectual property rights, information access and privacy, and the digital divide. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 384: Advanced LAN/WAN Sys Integrat
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Teaches key applications, LAN/WAN protocols, and systems integration culminating with a final project emphasizing the integration of LAN/WAN equipment from several vendors, such as Alcatel, Cisco, and Netgear. Covers the IP and IPX routing protocols, layer 2 switching and VLANs, Wide Area Network services, and Wide Area Network protocols. Introduces basic network security, using router access lists. Incorporates the third and fourth courses in the CCNA curriculum, as well as additional material. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 389: Newspaper Production Lab
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Serves as an adjunct to HCOM 389, Otter Realm Workshop. Fosters collaboration between editors, photographers and illustrators. Trains and assists newspaper editors, photographers and illustrators in the design and production of the Otter Realm newspaper on the CSUMB campus. Students will learn about newspaper layout, digital prepress production for layout, illustration and photography, depending on their specialty. Required software includes Adobe InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator depending on the student?s emphasis.
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 390: Portfolio Development
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Provides direction and support for students in the development of a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates fulfillment of an ITCD Learning Outcome. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 8 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 394: Internship
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Students work with practicing professionals in the community in a volunteer or paid internship that requires critical thinking and specialized telecommunication, multimedia, or applied computing skills. The amount of academic work done, not total hours of internship commitment, determines the amount of academic credit. (Offered every semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 395: Special Topics
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 396: Field Studies
Effective Aug 28, 1995 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 397: Independent Study
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 400: Senior Capstone Proj Planning
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Students create and execute a detailed TMAC Capstone project plan with the approval of the student's advising committee. Meets two hours per week for discussion and advisement. Formerly Senior Capstone Project. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Prerequisites: CST 300) AND (EXCLUDE FIRST TIME FRESHMAN AND FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE)]
CST 401: Capstone Lab
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Laboratory course supports students during the creation of their Capstone projects and assessment for Capstone outcomes. Meets two hours per week for discussion and advisement. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(Prerequisites: CST 400) AND (INCLUDE SENIOR AND POST BAC AND GRADUATE)]
CST 404: Publication Workshop
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
This is an advanced design class dealing with principles of visual hierarchy and the sequencing of information as part of an overall systems approach. The course also focuses on the practical issues of traditional print and emerging electronic production skills. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 304)
CST 405: 3D Animation Workshop
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Teaches students the techniques and strategies for developing complex animation projects, such as short features, real-time interactive navigation, virtual reality walk-throughs, scientific simulations, and other advanced utilizations. Students are expected to work collaboratively. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 305)
CST 421: Multimedia II
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Continues the development of interactive multimedia design and production through collaborative projects with clients. Emphasizes multimedia design and production skills. Addresses project critique and the proper application of basic principles of multimedia design and development. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 321)
CST 428: Digital Art Workshop
Effective Apr 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Students refine their skills as digital artists, using current software and image technology. They use a variety of source materials, including hand drawings, scanned images, photographs, and other materials to create provocative and personal visual statements, then output them onto a variety of substrates including paper and canvas. Students then apply traditional materials, such as chalk, pastel, charcoal, and acrylic and oil paints to realize their eventual vision. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 328)
CST 430: Technology & Information
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Designed to help students complete the assessment of the Technology/Information University Learning Requirement (Tech/Info ULR) at CSUMB. (Offered every semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 434: Advanced UNIX Systems Admin
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Focuses on UNIX Systems Administration and is designed to be a sequel to the CST334 Unix and X Windows course. Covers advanced topics related to setup, configuration, and maintenance of UNIX servers, including system security, Perl scripts, and server backups. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 334)
CST 436: User Interface Design
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Stresses the importance of good interfaces and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer interaction. Other topics include: visual coherence and cohesion; interface quality and methods of evaluation; interface design examples; dimensions of interface variability; dialogue genre; dialogue tools and techniques; user-centered design and task analysis; prototyping and the iterative design cycle; user interface implementation; prototyping tools and environments. (Offered as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 438: Software Engineering
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
This course prepares students for large-scale software development using software engineering principles and techniques. Coverage includes software process, requirements analysis and specification, software design, implementation, testing, and project management. Students are expected to work in teams to carry out a realistic software project. (Offer every spring) prerequisite: CST 338
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 338)
CST 441: Advanced Instructional Design
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Application of systematic instructional design and development techniques. Student functions as an instructional planner and performs key instructional design/product development tasks: assessing instructional needs and developing detailed design specifications, prototypes, and final instructional products. Emphasis on developing products for incorporation into an instructional design portfolio. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 442: Adv Inst Design
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 342)
CST 443: Multimedia Instruction Practic
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 341)
CST 451: Web Production
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Web-based design and project management continuing the development of skills and techniques introduced in CST 351. Includes integration of GIF animation, JavaScript, Acrobat, Shockwave, audio, and video. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 351)
CST 453: Fin,Start,Grow-Tech Vent
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Students identify, examine, and pursue technology-based new venture opportunities. Examines the stages of new venture conception, formation, and growth. Includes entrepreneurial economics, opportunity recognition and evaluation, new venture strategies and formation, marketing, techniques of problem solving and decision making, accounting and financial management, entrepreneurial finance, and development of organizational culture. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 463: Database System Administration
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
An advanced, in-depth study of the design and analysis of algorithms. Topics include models of computation, sorting, data structures, graph algorithms, matrix multiplication, polynomial arithmetic, pattern matching and analysis of computational complexity.
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 363)
CST 472: Video&Teleconf.Practicum
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Students manage and produce multimedia presentations and video conferencing solutions to communications problems. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 482: Study at Sea Global Comm.
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Overview of global communications technologies with special emphasis on satellite and wireless communications including marine and amateur applications. Examines technologies and issues in developing regions. Prepares students to receive a General Radio License. Includes two-month study voyage on board the TS Golden Bear. Also see ESSP 272, CST 372. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 482L: Study@Sea Lab(Aboard ship)
Effective Jan 29, 2001 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 491: Portfolio Workshop
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 201 OR CST 304 OR CST 328 OR CST 351)
CST 495: Special Topics
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 495L: Special Topics Laboratory
Effective Jan 5, 2004 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 496: Directed Study
Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History
Description:
Provides a framework for a substantial research and development effort: ideation, proposal writing, project management, presentation, documentation, and/or evaluation. Provides one-on-one guidance on students' research and development effort within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design disciplines. All students, including non-majors, working on their Capstone projects with faculty members in ITCD must register for CST 496.
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 497: Capstone Independent Study
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Working closely with faculty advisor(s), students finish their capstone project independent of the regular CST400/401 sequence. The Capstone Independent Study is offered when there is a compelling reason the student can not participate the CST 400/401 class. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 501: Tech Tools for Faculty & Staff
Effective Aug 26, 2002 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
4 to 8 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 502: Tech Tools for Grad Students
Effective Jun 2, 2003 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 503: Teacher Universe:Integrated Te
Effective Aug 27, 2007 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 520: Learning Theory
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Students investigate the major behavioral, cognitive, and social interaction learning theories and the corresponding delivery models. Fulfills the following MIST learning outcomes: evaluate and select appropriate applied learning theories; evaluate and apply behavioral, cognitive, and social-based learning theories; select appropriate pedagogy according to a specific delivery model and learner outcomes; and develop an awareness of cultural diversity in learning traits. (Cross listed under IST.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 522: Instructional Design
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Students investigate, apply, and evaluate instructional design models. Students create and evaluate an instructional design. Fulfills the following MIST learning outcomes: demonstrate problem identification and definition; demonstrate content organization and development; develop an implementation strategy; create an evaluation model; apply specific and appropriate learning theories to an instructional problem; demonstrate appropriate interpersonal client relation skills. (Cross listed under IST.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 524: Instructional Technology
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Students investigate a variety of technologies for delivering and developing instruction. Investigates learning management and computer-mediated communication systems, authoring and scripting environments, and distance learning delivery technologies. Fulfills the following MIST learning outcomes: demonstrate current instructional content development and delivery tools; describe human-computer interaction issues and apply them in instructional system development and evaluation; discuss the impact of multiple learning styles on development and delivery tools; address the issue of access and the digital divide. (Cross listed under IST.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 526: Interactive Multimedia Instruc
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Students work in groups or individually developing educational interactive multimedia projects. Students develop a design document and then build a multimedia prototype. They conduct formative evaluation to test for quality and appeal and make revisions based on their findings. Fulfills the following MIST learning outcomes: develop effective feedback systems in instruction; select and use appropriate media tools to develop a solution to an instruction problem; develop multimedia learning objects that address the instructional problem. (Cross listed under IST.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 551: Web Databases and Services
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Focuses on enterprise systems, Web services, and applications. Students design a Web-enabled enterprise database system and Web portal. Student presentations focus on emerging concepts in Web enterprise systems and services. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 251 AND CST 351 AND CST 463)
CST 594: Internship (Master Level)
Effective Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Students work with practicing professionals in the community in a volunteer or paid internship that requires critical thinking and specialized telecommunication, multimedia, or applied computing skills. The amount of academic work done, not total hours of internship commitment, determines the amount of academic credit. (Offered every semester.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 595: Special Topics
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 596: Field Studies
Effective Aug 28, 1995 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 597: Independent Study
Effective Jan 3, 2006 View History
Description:
Student and faculty member select advanced topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 600: Graduate Proseminar
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Entry point for the Master of Science in Management and Information Technology program. Introduction to e-commerce, information technology for businesses, and research methodology. Cross-listed as BUS 600. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
2 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 610: Web-Based Sys.Anal.& Design
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Focuses on analysis of the acquisition, development, and evaluation of a web-based information system. Formal methodologies are introduced to improve the system planning, analysis, and architecture design. Usability test of the system and human-computer interaction issues are examined. (Offered every third semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: CST 251 OR CST 351)
CST 620: Survey of Org Info Tech Sys
Effective Mar 5, 2008 View History
Description:
Explores important issues shaping the IT systems that characterize contemporary organizations in the digital world. Introduces the basic system components found in most IT environments, predominant issues and factors pertaining to technology adoption and use at the enterprise level, and trends in emerging information technologies and their impact on organizations. (Offered Fall semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 624: Research Methods
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Students develop an understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and techniques. Students develop and implement research plans evaluating an aspect of their Capstone project. Fulfills the following MIST learning outcomes: distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research reports; select and evaluate appropriate techniques in education research; examine methodological approaches to designing research. (Cross listed under IST.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 630: Info Tech Project Mgmt
Effective Mar 5, 2008 View History
Description:
Follows the Project Management Institute model with a focus on IT-related projects. Covers basic project frameworks such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement. Discusses management skills required to lead a team to successful completion of projects. Applies the business enterprise model to architectural design and to project, program, and product management. Provides hands-on practice with industry-level PM software and covers several case studies. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 640: E-Com:System Manage.& Strategy
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Analysis of electronic commerce systems and technologies with the strategic needs of system administrator and management. Focuses on analysis and assessment of technologies, their potentialities and impact on electronic commerce, and the development of methodological tools. (Offered fall semester.) (Cross listed under MIT and BUS.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 650: E-Commerce: Business Models
Effective Aug 26, 2002 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 651: Venture Formation & Financ.
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Examines venture formation and growth following completion of a business plan. Focuses on ongoing marketing, decision making, and accounting and financial management. Students examine startup and growth management issues faced by real-life ventures and meet with entrepreneurs, small business lawyers and accountants, and investors. Students also receive assistance in approaching potential sources of capital and other resources. (Offered fall semester.) (Cross listed under MIT and BUS.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: BUS 307)
CST 655: E-Commerce:Design & Dev
Effective Feb 18, 2008 View History
Description:
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has emerged as a crucial business medium allowing a business to expand markets, offer instant service, and forge close links with customers, partners, and vendors. Course provides both the strategic and technical essentials of developing an e-commerce initiative. Students gain hands-on experience using hardware and system software, and learn various technology and design issues by building a prototype of an e-commerce site. (Offered every third semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: BUS 308 AND BUS 363)
CST 660: Org.Behav.in Knowl.Based Org.
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Explores individual and organizational behavior in the context of the knowledge-based company environment, including structures, processes, and systems. Knowledge areas include: communication, group dynamics, organization change and development, conflict and conflict resolution, multicultural diversity, ethics, leadership, and decision making. Abilities to apply include communication skills, decision making, problem solving, and teamwork, including understanding of cross-cultural differences. (Offered spring semester.) (Cross listed under MIT and BUS.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: BUS 305)
CST 663: E-Commerce: Design and Mgmt
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Provides both the strategic and technical essentials of designing, developing and management of an e-Commerce initiative. The course starts with a survey of the landscape of e-Commerce technologies and how business employs them to gain competitive advantages. The course then delves into the step-by-step process of design and development of e-Commerce systems. Students gain hands-on experience using hardware and system software, and learn various technology and design issues by building a fully functional prototype of an e-Commerce site. The course finishes with issues and practice of management, maintaining and updating the e-Commerce site. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 670: DB Management:Methods&Applicat
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Examines database design and implementation using microcomputer database tools. Discusses data management concepts and terminology currently in practice in the business world, including data and database administration, fundamentals of database management systems and models (network, hierarchical and relational), data sharing, retrieval, data dictionaries, data proliferation, data integrity, and queries using SQL. (Offered spring semester.) (Cross listed under MIT and BUS.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Prerequisites: BUS 308 AND BUS 363)
CST 680: Info Tech Strategic Mgmt
Effective Mar 5, 2008 View History
Description:
Assesses strategic implications of adopting new technologies and enabling transformational change at the enterprise level in our knowledge-based economy. Covers creating business value through IT, assessing and managing risk, measuring financial value and risk of IT adoption, managing disruptive technologies, managing technology innovation, positioning the CIO in enterprise leadership and strategy management, marketing innovative products in a global economy, and assessing enterprise implications of technology trends. (Offered Spring semester.)
Units
4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 690: Strategic Management
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Examines issues and cases in business leadership and strategy, critical and systems thinking and learning, and leadership in facilitating strategic change. Describes the strategic-management process; explains the need for integrating analysis and intuition in strategic management; discusses the nature of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities; explores why good ethics is good business in strategic management. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 695: Special Topic
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 696: Graduate Directed Study
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Provides a framework for a substantial research and development effort: ideation, proposal writing, project management, presentation, documentation, and/or evaluation. Provides one-on-one guidance on students' research and development efforts within the School of Information Technology and Communications Design disciplines. All students, including non-majors, working on their Capstone project with faculty members in ITCD must register for CST 696.
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 697: Independent Study
Effective Jan 22, 2008 View History
Description:
Student and faculty member select advanced topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
CST 699: Graduate Capstone
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
A capstone contributes to the disciplines or the professions by adding to technical/professional knowledge or by providing an original application of technical/professional knowledge in the professional field. Examples include a field study, a project, applied research, or a professional article of publishable quality. Cross-listed as BUS 699. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
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