American River College Computer Information Science

Professor Hayes -- Fall 2016 Schedule

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First 8 Weeks

CISA 330 Desktop Publishing -- Adobe InDesign CC - Online

CISA 345 Technical Marketing Applications - Online

CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet -- Online

CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science - In Class

CISW 321 Introduction to Web Development and Design - Adobe Dreamweaver CC - Online

CISW 350 Imaging for the Web - Adobe Photoshop CC Online

Second 8 Weeks

CISA 346 Social Media Applications - Online

CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet -- Online

CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science - In Class (full semester continuing)

CISW 321 Introduction to Web Development and Design - Adobe Dreamweaver CC (full semester continuing)

ONLINE Orientation Information

Full Semester:   August 20 - December 15

Full Semester - In Class Mon, Weds 12:00 - 1:20pm Liberal Arts 129

CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science

Section number: 11955

3 Units
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course examines information technology and its role in solving business problems. Topics include information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, and computer systems hardware and software components. These concepts and related methods are applied through hands-on projects to develop computer-based solutions to business problems.

Required Textbook:

Click here for Required Text information

http://www.cengage.com/

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Full Semester - Online
CISW 321 Introduction to Web Development using Adobe Dreamweaver CS6

Section number: 11792

3 Units
Advisory: CISW 300 or CISC 306
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the use of Dreamweaver, a visual Web-authoring tool, to develop and implement Web sites. The topics covered include creating Web pages that contain text, images, links, tables, forms, Cascading Style Sheets, and image maps, as well as how to enhance Web pages with Flash elements and built-in scripting languages. Additional topics include developing effective Web site structures, using Web site management tools, Web site documentation, making global updates to a Web site, and using advanced Dreamweaver features.

Required Software: Adobe Dreamweaver CC (provided in the ARC CIS Computer Lab Rm 152) If you are going to take class and you plan on using your home or work computer, you must own your own Adobe software. The software is not included in the class.

Required -- Text :  Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2015 Release  Classroom in a Book

Author:MAIVALD
Publisher:PEARSON
Edition:16
ISBN:9780134309996

Optional:  Adobe Dreamweaver CC Learn by Video (2015 Release)

  • DVD
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-439637-5
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-439637-8

 

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1st 8 Week Courses:  August 20 - October 12

Online section
CISA 330 Desktop Publishing
Adobe InDesign CC

Online section number: 10641
Online - Orientation

2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300, CISA 300 and ability to touch type.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an overview of desktop publishing (DTP) and a major desktop publishing application program. It includes page layout skills needed to produce newsletters, brochures, flyers, reports, and other marketing material. Additionally, it covers importing and placing graphics and text, using layers, master pages, frames, creating graphics using the pen tool, and working with color both digitally and in print.

Software Version:  Adobe InDesign CC

The software is available for student use on campus in CIS Computer Lab Room 152.

You must own your own version of Adobe InDesign if you are going to take the course from your home - the software does not come with the course or the book..

Textbook: Adobe InDesign CC Revealed, Chris Botello, #9781305262492

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Online Section
CISA 345: Technical Marketing Applications

Online section number: 13305
Mandatory Online orientation

Units: 2.00

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 305
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB 
Description: This course provides an overview of online tactical marketing tools. It includes Search Engine Optimization (SEO), analytic tools, web building and blog applications, email marketing, and other technical marketing tools.

No textbook required -

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Online Section
CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet

Online section number: 11612
Mandatory Online orientation

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 and 320 
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB 
Description: This course introduces how the Internet works and how to effectively use basic Internet services. Topics include browser basics, search engines and search techniques, e-mail, the World Wide Web, Internet security, Internet resources, the Cloud, social networking, and building basic web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).

No textbook required -

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Online Section
CISW 350 Imaging for the Web
Adobe Photoshop CC

Online section number: 11295
Online orientation

1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISW 300 or CISC 306
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course takes an in-depth look at graphics for the Web. Industry standard graphic software is used to technically develop original graphics as well as to manipulate found imagery. Topics include understanding Web file formats, compressing graphics for use on the Web, editing and enhancing graphics, extracting elements, and using layers. It also covers creating buttons and intuitive navigational elements, making background textures and images, and simple animation/video.

You must own your own version of Adobe PhotoShop if you are going to take the course from your home - the software does not come with the course or the book. You can get a 30 day trial at adobe.com

Textbook - Required -
Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book, Adobe ISBN-13:
9780134308135

** If you own a different version of Photoshop - Buy the book in the version of the software that you have

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2nd 8 weeks:  October 13 - December 9

Online Section
CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet

Online section number: 11105
Mandatory Online orientation

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 and 320 
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB 
This course introduces how the Internet works and how to effectively use basic Internet services. Topics include browser basics, search engines and search techniques, e-mail, the World Wide Web, Internet security, Internet resources, the Cloud, social networking, and building basic web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).

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Online Section
CISA 346: Social Media Applications

Online section number: 13307
Mandatory Online orientation

Units: 1.00

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 305
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB 
Description: This course introduces using a variety of social media applications and content platforms for marketing both small and large businesses. It includes popular applications for online social networking services, microblogging, visual bookmark boards, video-sharing websites, photoshare sites, and online image editing. It also includes tracking social media, apps and integration, link building and monetization.

Required book: None

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