American River College Computer Information Science

Professor Hayes -- Spring 2018 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 350 Imaging for the Web - Adobe Photoshop CC Online

Second 8 Weeks

CISA 331 Intermediate Desktop Publishing Adobe InDesign CC Online
*** must have taken CISA 330 prereq

CISA 346 Social Media Applications - Online

CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet -- Online

CISW 355 - Web Imaging Projects - Online

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

ONLINE Orientation Information

Full Semester:   January 13 - May 16, 2016

Full Semester - In Class Mon, Weds 10:30 - 11:50am Liberal Arts 129
CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science

Section number: 11727

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 Online Interactive Textbook: 
zyBook - CISC 310: Introduction to Computer Information Science Spring 2018

Instructions for textbook -- You can buy at ARC Bookstore or Publisher Online site

  1. Sign in or create an account at learn.zybooks.com
  2. Enter zyBook code
  3. ARCCISC310HayesSpring2018
  4. Subscribe
A subscription is $77 and will last until Jun 02, 2018. Students will be able to subscribe until May 02, 2018.



 

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1st 8 Week Courses:  January 13 - March 12

Online section
CISA 330 Desktop Publishing
Adobe InDesign CC

Online section number: 10491
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

http://www.cengage.com/

 

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Online Section
CISA 345: Technical Marketing Applications

Online section number: 12752
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.

This course provides an overview of online marketing applications. It includes how to:
* make websites using cloud based applications
* build media rich content for blogs
* market using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools such as google analytics
* use email marketing software which gives you the ability to create and manage mailing lists, newsletters, and automated campaigns
* introduction on how to build your audience with other cloud based marketing tools such as podcasts, ebooks, webinars, and more
* All software used in this course is free, cloud based, and mobile!

No textbook required -

What students are saying ~

Everyone, if you are looking for a fantastic set of courses to maximize your knowledge of online and social media marketing, look no further. As a small business owner, I learned SO MUCH about how to build and manage an effective online presence. As Professor Hayes points out in the class, social media marketing and online marketing now outpace print marketing by a significant measure. CISA 345 and 346 are a perfect combination of instruction to navigate the sometimes confusing waters of this relatively new, but very important, set of marketing strategies. ~ Katrina Rasbold, business owner and author

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Online Section
CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet

Online section number: 10493
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: 12759
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 (2017 release)

** 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:  March 13 -  May 10

Online Section
CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet

Online section number: 12022
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
CISA 346: Social Media Applications

Online section number: 12708
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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Online
CISW 355 Web Imaging Projects

This class is a projects class to prepare you to take web clients - projects can be used as portfolio to show prospective clients.

Section number: 12761
Mandatory Online Orientation

2 Units

Prerequisite: CISW 350 or ARTNM 402 with a grade of "C" or better.
*If CISW 350 was not taken from Professor Hayes, please be prepared to scan and send proof of prerequisite. I cannot waive the prerequisite. All prerequisite challenges need to be done before the starting of this class.

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of CISW 350. Projects and simulations developing graphics for the web are created for the purpose of marketing and advertising on the Web. The steps, procedures, and common problems encountered when producing quality graphics for professional Web sites are discussed and practiced. Real and simulated projects will include the following: compressing and uploading times, cropping and resizing, digital camera imaging, retouching and fixing photographs, photographic special effects and filters, rasterizing text, implementing backgrounds, buttons, themes, image maps, slicing, and simple animations.

Software used: Adobe Photoshop (CC in labs at ARC) and other graphic applications
Textbook: To be announced

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Online
CISA 331 Intermediate Desktop Publishing
Adobe InDesign CS6/CC

MUST HAVE PREREQUISITE!!!!!

Section number: 13084
Online Orientation

2 Units
Prerequisite: CISA 330 with a grade of "C" or better. Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to present an overview of advanced desktop publishing (DTP) skills. Advanced techniques in page layout and design, select and use software programs which interface with DTP, use advanced typographic features, create and integrate image/graphic designs, handle files and directories, and analyze DTP needs and equipment integration will be presented. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.

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

http://www.cengage.com/

Must have prereq! May not challenge or ask for pre-requisite waiver after class has started.