College of Applied Science & Technology 81 The department offers courses in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, network management technology, telecommunications, local area networks, desktop publishing, graphics, business communication, multimedia, web design, internetworking, wireless technologies, operating systems, network certification, and other related areas. Network Management Technology students study both the data side and the voice side of the discipline. On the data side, students learn about computer networks, network operating systems, security, and computer application programs. On the voice side, students learn about designing, installing, and managing phone systems, and making decisions regarding the purchase and operation of hardware and software. The Business Education Composite Teaching major qualifies individuals to teach business and marketing-related subjects at the secondary school level. Business/Multimedia Technologies students gain knowledge of multimedia software and business systems. Graduates work in advertising, public relations, training, magazine and catalog publishing, and web design. Graduates are prepared as multimedia developers, desktop publishers, print/web designers, office supervisors/managers, and software trainers. Departmental Policies Students for any degree from the Network Technology and Business Multimedia (NTM) programs are subject to the following policies: 1. To enroll in any intermediate or advanced department course, the student must have a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite course/s . 2. NTM credits earned more than seven (7) years earlier than the proposed date of graduation must be evaluated by the department or validated through a challenge examination. 3. Any deviation from the printed graduation requirements must be approved by the department chair PRIOR to taking the course(s) in question. Business/Multimedia Technologies (AAS) Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this program in addition to an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher for all required specific major courses and a minimum cumulative GPA for all courses of 2.00. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63 credit hours is required; 52 of these are required within the program. A total of 8 upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 or higher) is required within the program. Advisement All Business/Multimedia Technologies students should meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call or email Laura MacLeod at 801-626-6822 (lmacleod@ weber.edu) or call 801-626-6059 f°r more information or to schedule an appointment. Advisement may also be obtained in Elizabeth Hall 301. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information) with the department secretary (Elizabeth Hall 301). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the AAS degree. NTM 1700, Introduction to Microcomputer Applications, will partially fill the Computer Literacy requirement and COMM 2110 and ECON 1010 will be applied to fill both program and general education requirements. Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Core Courses Required (11-13 credit hours) • ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing (3) • ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing (3) • NTM 1700 TE-Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (3) and • LIBS 1704 TD - Information Navigator (l) (equivalent) • MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics (3) General Education Courses Required (9 credit hours) Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. Specific Major Courses Required (30 credit hours) Students must demonstrate computer competency by taking NTM 1700, Introduction to Microcomputer Applications, or equivalent courses or tests. Computer competency is a prerequisite for all courses listed below: NTM 2010 - Business English Applications (3) NTM 2080 - Database Applications (l) NTM 2200 - Microcomputer Operating Systems (3) NTM 2300 - Introduction to LAN Management (3) or NTM 2534 - Video Editing Techniques (3) NTM 2334 - Introduction to Multimedia Web Animation (3) NTM 2531 - Exploring Multimedia Applications (3) NTM 2532 - Web Page Design and Development (3) NTM 2533 - Image Editing Solutions (3) NTM 3000 - Advanced Word Processing (l) NTM 3070 -Advanced Spreadsheet Applications (l) NTM 3100 - Desktop Publishing (3) NTM 3250 - Business Communication (3) Support Courses Required (9 credit hours) • ECON 1010 SS - Economics as a Social Science (3) • ACTG 2010 - Survey of Accounting I (3) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) Network Management Technology (AAS) Note: Network Management Technology is the new name for the Telecommunications Major. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog