COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RASMUSSEN COLLEGE COP 3362C Apple iOS Programming I 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students an introduction to the basic features of the Apple Swift programming language as it applies to iOS mobile application development. Students will review the history, features, and advantages of the Swift programming language, utilize the Apple Xcode programming environment, demonstrate a mastery of Swift programming basics, and develop a basic Apple Swift mobile application. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Enterprise Architecture, Fundamentals of Distributed Application Architecture COP 3488C Universal Windows Applications Programming I 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students an introduction to the basic features of the Microsoft C# programming language as it applies to Universal Windows Application mobile application development. Students will review the history, features, and advantages of the C# programming language, utilize the Visual Studio programming environment, demonstrate a mastery of C# programming basics, and develop a basic Universal Windows Application. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Enterprise Architecture, Fundamentals of Distributed Application Architecture COP 4309C Apple iOS Programming II 40 hours, 4 credits This course presents advanced application design and Apple Swift programming techniques related to iOS mobile application development. Students will analyze user interface design and the iOS features that support it, demonstrate a mastery of Apple user interface tools, construct a Swift database application, and develop a basic Apple Swift mobile application that accesses iCloud. Prerequisite: Apple iOS Programming I COP 4474C Universal Windows Applications Programming II 40 hours, 4 credits This course presents advanced application design and Microsoft C# programming techniques related to Universal Windows Application development. Students will analyze user interface design and the Windows features that support it, demonstrate a mastery of Microsoft user interface tools, construct a C# database application, and develop a basic C# mobile application that accesses Microsoft Azure. Prerequisite: Universal Windows Applications Programming I COP 4683C Apple iOS Cloud Integration 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the development of iOS mobile applications that access cloud computing resources. Students will explore the software development kits (SDKs) available from commercial cloud vendors, demonstrate a mastery of the Amazon Web Services Mobile SDK, demonstrate a mastery of the Microsoft Windows Azure Mobile Services iOS SDK, and incorporate AWS or Azure functionality into a working iOS mobile application. Prerequisite: Apple iOS Programming II COP 4777C Universal Windows Applications Cloud Integration 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the development of Universal Windows mobile applications that access cloud computing resources. Students will explore the software development kits (SDKs) available from commercial cloud vendors, demonstrate a mastery of the Amazon Web Services Mobile SDK, demonstrate a mastery of the Microsoft Windows Azure Mobile Services SDK, and incorporate AWS or Azure functionality into a working Universal Windows mobile application. Prerequisite: Universal Windows Applications Programming II 74 rasmussen.edu CPO 4003 Comparative Politics 40 hours, 4 credits This course will introduce students to the field of comparative politics by examining classification of political systems according to institutional and developmental characteristics. Causes and costs of political stability and instability will be explored. Comparison will be made between contemporary political institutions and processes in various countries. Prerequisite: None CRW 2001 Creative Writing 40 hours, 4 credits This course will develop the student’s talents in creative writing. Various forms of writing will be studied, such as short stories, novels, poems, plays and non-fiction. Works by students and others will be critiqued. Students will also develop editorial skills so that each writer may revise and improve his/her work. Students will compose a minimum of 6,000 words over the course of the program. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score CTS 1300C Microsoft Windows Workstations 40 hours, 3 credits This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure a Windows Workstation. The course gives the student the ability to provide technical support to a Windows Workstation. This course uses a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, online assignments, and hands-on labs to reinforce the course materials. Further, the course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Windows Configuring (70-680) Certification Exam, which counts towards Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows 7 certification. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Hardware & Software II CTS 2302C Windows Active Directory 40 hours, 3 credits The course will teach the concepts of utilizing Microsoft Windows Active Directory. Students will learn to install, setup, configure, utilize, maintain and trouble shoot Windows Active Directory. To reinforce the material in this course the instructor will assign direct hands on projects to be performed in a lab setting. Further, this course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows Server CTS 2321 Linux Administration 40 hours, 3 credits This course is designed to introduce the Linux operating system. The students will learn to install, configure, maintain, administer, and use programming features of the Linux operating system. Students will learn how to download and install source application from the Internet, run Windows emulation, and apply Linux in the enterprise network environment. This course uses a combination of reading, lecture, Internet-based research, and lab work to reinforce the course materials. Further, this course helps prepare students to take an industry accepted Linux+ certification exam. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows Server CTS 2383C Microsoft Windows Server 40 hours, 3 credits This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Windows server and perform post-installation and day-to-day administrative tasks. The course gives the student the background needed to provide technical support for Windows Servers. This course uses a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, online assignments, and hands-on labs to reinforce the material covered. Further, the course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Hardware and Software I CTS 2401C Access 40 hours, 3 credits This course is designed to investigate the advanced applications and concepts available in Microsoft Office Access. Students will be introduced to database management features ranging from the creation and modification of databases to maintaining data integrity. This course is designed to help prepare students for the Access portion of the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Prerequisite: Computer Applications and Business Systems CTS 2511 Excel 40 hours, 3 credits This course is designed to investigate the advanced applications and concepts available in Microsoft Office Excel. Students will be introduced to electronic spreadsheet features ranging from the data input and manipulation to charting and PivotTables. This course is designed to help prepare students for the Excel portion of the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Prerequisite: None CTS 2811C SQL Server Administration 40 hours, 3 credits The goal of this course is to prepare individuals to work with and administer SQL Server 2008. Students will learn how to install and maintain SQL Server 2008 and also how to use various tools helpful in creating backups, promoting security, and to enhance availability and performance of the database. Prerequisites: Microsoft Windows Server CTS 3265C Introduction to Business Intelligence 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of the skills and techniques for analyzing business performance data to provide support for business planning. It places focus on using query development, reporting, and analytical tools to help guide business decision-making. Topics include statistical analysis, basic database design, and business process modeling. This course will prepare students to utilize information to support decision-making. Prerequisite: None CTS 3302C Fundamentals of Cloud Computing 40 hours, 4 credits This course will introduce students to various technologies and services utilized in cloud computing. The course will focus on practical application of cloud deployment methodologies. Topics include the evolution of cloud computing technology, examination of cloud deployment and cloud service models, and designing a cloud computing strategy to meet specific business needs. Prerequisite: None CTS 4557 Emerging Trends in Technology 30 hours, 3 credits This course is the study of emerging technologies. It places focus on technology impact on business and society in general. Topics include the relationship between emerging technologies and business opportunities, analysis of costs and savings of implementing particular technologies, legal and ethical issues affecting technology, challenges of adapting new technologies, and impacts of technology. Prerequisite: None CTS 4623C Advanced Cloud Computing Technologies 40 hours, 4 credits This course will provide students with an in- depth understanding of computing technologies and services for enterprise level application deployment projects. The course will focus on practical aspects of cloud based application architecture and deployment methodologies, using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Topics include application scalability principles, application performance and benchmarking tools, authentication and authorization security issues, cloud deployment platform selection criteria, asset cataloging and management, and other advanced cloud deployment topics. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development 40 hours, 4 credits This course consists of the study of the development of the individual throughout the life cycle, including child, adolescent and adult patterns of behavior with attention to physical, intellectual, cognitive, personality, and social development. Prerequisite: None DIG 1280C Audio/Video Editing 40 hours, 3 credits Students learn the theory and processes of audio/ video editing using non-linear editing software. Exercises in production and post-production techniques will be applied for various delivery media. Students produce and edit a series of short videos for web and broadcast. Narrative and non-narrative forms are explored in audio and video. This course will provide training in a variety of industry-accepted Adobe design software. Prerequisites: Interactive Media E102 Pathway to Patient Care Seminar 0 hours, 0 credits This seminar course prepares students for completing the TEAS exam and exploring career opportunities in healthcare. Students will learn skills to support effective studying and test-taking in the TEAS areas of math, reading, and science. Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Health Sciences Associate’s Degree program. E242 Career Development 20 hours, 2 credits This course is designed to study the personal and professional characteristics necessary for obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. The student will assemble a complete job-seeking portfolio including his/her resume and references, letters of application and appreciation, documentation of work and educational history, and demonstration of skills through examples of student work. The course includes an in- depth study of self-marketing approaches, job interviewing techniques and professionalism as well as participation in a mock interview. Prerequisite: None ECO 1000 Principles of Economics 40 hours, 4 credits This course offers a broad overview of economic theory, history, and development. Philosophies, policies, and terms of market economies will be explored. This course includes microeconomics and macroeconomic concepts. Prerequisite: None ECO 2013 Macroeconomics 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of macroeconomics, which deals with the economy as a whole. An overview of the American economy will be explored through a study of basic supply and demand analysis and a review of fiscal and monetary policy to phases of the business cycle. Unemployment, inflation, GDP, and policy decisions which affect the American economy at home and abroad will be covered. Prerequisite: None ECO 2023 Microeconomics 40 hours, 4 credits Students will be introduced to the field of microeconomics in this course, including theories of production, determination of prices, and distribution of income in regulated and unregulated industries. Other topics may include industrial relations, monopolies, and comparative economic systems. Prerequisite: None
