The student will prepare and present oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports, and case studies. This course is designed as an advanced communication course for students who have completed at least the prerequisite introductory writing course.

Focus will be on the principles of system software and utilities. This course will enable the learner to effectively configure and troubleshoot system software in multiple environments. Students will be introduced to integrated tools within the software and the different methods for interacting with system software. Topics will include Windows command-line, Linux GUI and command-line, emulation/connectivity to other non-PC-based systems and network directory services.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

IT Essentials focuses on the relationship between hardware and system software. The course topics include PCs, peripherals, networking, security, troubleshooting, and communication skills. IT Essentials is an introductory course that presents a foundation toward the pursuit of CompTIA A+ certification.

Students will learn to resolve hardware and software issues in a multiplatform environment. Students will troubleshoot and repair various systems and applications, as well as desktop issues. NOTE: This course will help prepare students to attain certifications if desired.

In this course, learners are introduced to fundamental IT concepts and terminology, including security, software development, database fundamentals, infrastructure, applications, and software. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to take the CompTia Tech+ Certification.

This course is a basic introduction to Information Technology (IT) and how it impacts our lives. It will focus on how IT professionals implement industry tools and applications throughout businesses. Students will learn proper terminology as well as industry trends and concepts.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

In this course, students examine the fundamental concepts of project management for web projects. Students implement the full project management life cycle, from the basics of getting started (defining the project and scope, prioritizing and estimating features) to developing and deploying the website. Students practice: user interface design, marketing strategies, secure web hosting and domain names, and search engine optimization techniques.

In this course, students explore web applications using a variety of modern web development frameworks. They examine advanced server-side frameworks for creating dynamic data-driven web applications. Students utilize test-driven development (TDD) techniques and various tools for streamlining application development. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to build robust web applications using modern server-side frameworks for various platforms.