DCB catalog 2022-24

Course Descriptions 99 Pre: CHEM 115 or CHEM 121 The topics covered will be properties and reactions of basic hydrocarbons, the fundamental groups derived from them, and major biochemical compounds necessary for living organisms. CHEM 121 General Chemistry I (4CR) Fall; Pre/Co: Math 103 or Appropriate Math Placement Test Score The topics covered will be matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, stoichiometry, thermos-chemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity, and gases. CHEM 122 General Chemistry II (4CR) Spring; Pre: CHEM 121 and MATH 103 The topics covered will be intermolecular forces, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, solution chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I (5CR) Fall; Pre: CHEM 116 and CHEM 122 The topics covered will be the descriptive and mechanistic chemistry of carbon containing compounds — their occurrence, properties, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure, synthesis, and reactions. CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II (5CR) Spring; Pre: CHEM 241 The topics covered will be descriptive and mechanistic chemistry of functionalized derivatives of carbon containing compounds. COMMUNICATION (COMM) COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None The theory and practice of public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, language, delivery, and critical evaluation of messages. COMM 212 Interpersonal Communication (3CR) Spring; Pre: None This course introduces fundamental concepts of communication before individuals explore aspects of self-expression and relationship communication. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) CIS 104 Microcomputer Database (3CR) Fall; Pre: None Acquaints students with database design including data entry, storage, and retrieval. CIS 115 Internet (3CR) Spring; Pre: None Students in this course learn Boolean and other advanced methods of using search engines to look for information utilizing the Internet and the World Wide Web. Additionally, they investigate the history and recent developments of the Internet and web. The course also provides opportunities to explore other popular web-based technologies. CIS 123 Technology for Personal Development (3CR) Spring; Pre: None This course is an introduction to technology for personal development. The emphasis of this course is how students may exploit technology to achieve personal goals and improve quality of life. CIS 128 Microcomputer Hardware I (3CR) Spring; Pre: None Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands- on activities and labs will learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, this course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.