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• CNT 250: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with an in-depth understanding of virtualization and cloud computing concepts through lecture and hands-on lab exercises. This course covers topics that include benefits of virtualization, virtualization terminology, hardware requirements, hardware selection and compatibility, configuration and administration of desktop virtualization, server virtualization, cloud computing, and virtual networking. The course also explores the "As a Service" (aaS) concept such as Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS) and Software As A Service (SaaS) and the offerings available on common cloud providers. Cloud management and devops techniques are covered as well. Laboratory exercises allow students to use common commercial and freely available virtualization software and common cloud computing providers. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CNT 120 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CIS 249 or 264; or permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite:    CNT 120 & ( CIS 249 or CIS 264 ) Corequisite:    CIS 249, CIS 264
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• CNT 260: Wireless Network Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides the networking professional a complete foundation of knowledge for entering into or advancing in the wireless networking industry. From basic RF theory to link budget math, including topics from troubleshooting to performing a site survey, this course delivers hands on training that benefits the novice as well as the experienced network professional. This course targets both novice and experienced networking professionals who wish to gain a solid understanding of wireless networking to complement their knowledge of traditional wired networking. This course can be used to help students prepare for the CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) exam. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CNT 120 or CTEC 101 and CNT 125 or CTEC 102 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( CNT 120 or CTEC 101 ) & ( CNT 125 or CTEC 102 )
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• CNT 291: Cooperative Work Experience

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Faculty-monitored employment in an approved internship with a local employer, maintaining an active network environment for a minimum of 15 hours per week. The intern works on a day-to-day basis with a network administrator, specialist, or technician. As a job "shadow," the intern has responsibilities that may include basic network configuration, documentation, support, and troubleshooting tasks. The qualified candidate applies the knowledge and skills acquired as a Computer Networking Technology major. This course is scheduled for the last semester and is intended for those not employed in a computer-related position. Restricted, see Program Coordinator.
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• COMM 101: Effective Speaking

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces the fundamentals of oral communication with an emphasis on helping the student increase their competence as a communicator in public speaking contexts. This course requires the student to deliver all major extemporaneous speeches to a live audience consisting of a minimum of three (3) members. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses as required by the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• COMM 101H: Honors Effective Speaking

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces the fundamentals of oral communication with emphasis on helping the student increase competence as a communicator in public speaking contexts. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• COMM 110: Introduction to Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces the fundamental questions, methods, history, and theories that define the communication discipline and professions in public relations, integrated (mass) media, and speech communication. This course addresses human communication related to organizations, public relations, journalism, and the role of the communicator, the audience, the medium, context, and the message. Students are given the ability to investigate career opportunities and are taught how to make informed decisions about career options. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (FYS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• COMM 120: Mass Media and Society

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Studies the structure and functions of the mass media in the United States. This course discusses the organization, role, content, and effects that various mass media outlets - newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, the Internet, and films - have upon society, people, government, and institutions. It also provides both a historical and present-day overview of the interactions between mass media and society with particular focus on the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that can shape media messages. Discussions pertaining to the social, cultural and technological forces impacting media today are also conducted. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• COMM 130: Foundations of Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Foundations of Journalism
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• COMM 171: Workshop in News Writing and Reporting

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet - to explore. The workshop experience involves the student's participation as a staff member on the College's student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( & ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• COMM 172: Workshop in News Writing and Reporting

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues to provide students with first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet - to explore. The workshop experience involves the student's participation as a staff member on the College's student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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