COMM 075A - Sports Broadcasting - Fall Sports

    Recent Professors
    Greg Poff
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A professional approach to the basics of on-air and internet sports broadcasting of football, soccer, volleyball and tennis. Areas of concentration include performance training for play-by-play description, color commentary, compiling and organizing statistical data for football, soccer, volleyball and tennis broadcasts. The course includes an in-depth approach to careers in broadcast communication with concentration on all aspects of research preparation and delivery presentation to establish and sustain a career in sports broadcasting in one or more of the following sports: football, soccer, volleyball and/or tennis. Students will be required to attend weekly athletic events to fulfill activity hours. Events typically on TWRF. Computer Information Science Department DEGREES: Computer Programming (AS) Microcomputer Applications (AS) Web Design and Development (AS) CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT Computer Programming Microcomputer Applications Web Design and Development COURSES: CIS (Computer Information Science) COLLEGE ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to observe, learn, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems? � ...enjoys to question and explore physical or biological happenings? � ...likes to work hands-on with objects, machines, tools, plants, or animals? � ...is interested in math and/or thinking analytically to solve complex problems? ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to influence, lead or manage to reach your personal or organizational goals and/or economic gain? � ...enjoys facts, numbers, and details? � ...likes to carry out tasks in detail or to follow through on other's instructions? � ...is interested in learning about how to turn your ideas into a sustainable business? CONTACT INFORMATION: School of Career Technology Education Building: 500 Room 509 Phone Number: (707) 864-7229 Fax Number: (707) 864-7190 Dean: Jose Cortes GPS provides possible course pathways to reach the destination of program completion Computer Information Science Computer Programming Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Program Description This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a computer programmer trainee. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 33-unit major. The Associate in Science may be obtained by completing the 33-unit major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Computer Programming Certificate of Achievement/Associate in Science will be able to: 1. Construct applications that use GUI (graphical user interface) components and access databases for data permanence. 2. Develop a programming solution to a data structure problem using object-oriented methodologies and appropriate data structures and algorithms. 3. Implement a well-designed, properly normalized relational database after analyzing user requirements and business rules. REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units (listed in recommended sequence) CIS 001 Introduction to Computer Science..................... 3 BUS 092 Business Communication.................................. 3 CIS 022 Introduction to Programming............................. 3 CIS 055 MS Windows Operating Systems........................ 3 CIS 023 Data Structures and Algorithms......................... 3 CIS 015 Programming in Visual Basic.NET....................... 3 CIS 089 Essential Networking Technologies.................... 3 CIS 078 Access - Database Management System............ 3 CIS 052 UNIX Operating System ..................................... 3 CIS 020 Assembly Programming...................................... 3 3 units from Recommended Electives............................. 3 Required Major Total Units. ....................................33 ACCT 001 Principles of Accounting - Financial................ 4 ACCT 002 Principles of Accounting � Managerial............ 4 BUS 005 Introduction to Business................................... 3 CIS 035 Introduction to Java Programming..................... 3 CIS 060 Introduction to the Internet............................ 1.5 CIS 061 Creating Web Pages............................................ 3 CIS 066 Microsoft Word. .................................................. 3 CIS 073 Microsoft Excel................................................... 3 CIS 080 SQL Database Management Systems................. 3 OCED 090 Occupational Work Experience.................. 1- 8 OCED 091 General Work Experience............................1-6 and major in Management Information Systems/ Computer Science should see a counselor regarding Business Articulation Agreements for a particular university campus. Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway Computer Information Science Microcomputer Applications Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Program Description This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a microcomputer applications specialist. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 30-unit major. The Associate in Science may be obtained by completing the 30-unit major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Microcomputer Applications Certificate of Achievement/Associate in Science will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of application software such as word processing, spread sheets, personal information management, database, operating systems, and networking, presentation and html editors. 2. Understand Visual Basic programming. 3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication. REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units (listed in recommended sequence) CIS 001 Introduction to Computer Science..................... 3 CIS 015 Programming in Visual Basic.NET....................... 3 CIS 055 MS Windows Operating Systems........................ 3 CIS 061 Creating Web Pages............................................ 3 CIS 066 Microsoft Word. .................................................. 3 CIS 073 Microsoft Excel................................................... 3 CIS 078 Access - Database Management System............ 3 CIS 089 Essential Networking Technologies.................... 3 CIS 090 Introduction to PowerPoint............................. 1.5 CIS 091 Microsoft Outlook........................................... 1.5 BUS 092 Business Communication.................................. 3 Required Major Total Units. ....................................30 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway Web Design and Development Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Program Description This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a website designer or developer. Career Opportunities: Web Designer, Web Development, Motion Graphic/Animation Video Editor, Print Designer. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 22.5-unit major. The Associate in Science may be obtained by completing the 22.5-unit major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Web Design and Development Certificate of Achievement/Associate in Science will be able to: 1. Produce functional web pages replete with responsive web elements. 2. Properly use design elements and an HTML editor in creating web pages. 3. Develop a project incorporating CSS, search forms, tables, photo galleries, shared borders, themes, interactive components, dynamic web pages and publish to a server. 4. Create web elements for print design and production. 5. Create and edit production quality animation and video REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units CIS 001 Introduction to Computer Science..................... 3 CIS 061 Creating Web Pages............................................ 3 CIS 062 Creating Web Interactivity with Flash................. 3 CIS 069 Multimedia for the Web..................................... 3 CIS 070 Adobe Photoshop for the Web........................... 3 CIS 085 Digital Publishing with InDesign......................... 3 CIS 087 Adobe Illustrator for the Web............................. 3 BUS 097 Work Readiness. ............................................. 1.5 Required Major Total Units. .................................22.5 CIS - Computer Information Science
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