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Dave Herriman

Department: LV CSIS
Office: AC, Room
Phone: 816.604.1345 - e-mail

Courses Taught

• CSIS 110: Technology and Information Management
  

  Introduces information management technology and its impact on social and political environments and life-long learning. Students will investigate how computers and other information technology are ethically applied to today's changing society. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experience will introduce hardware, operating systems, application software and Internet concepts with emphasis on communications and problem solving. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended.


• CSIS 115: Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
  

  Introduction to operation of computer software packages. Specific hands-on work with word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software applications. Keyboarding experience and basic computer skills are recommended.


• CSIS 162: Introduction to Digital Media
  

  Prerequisites: CSIS 110 or CSIS 115. An overview of digital media technology on the PC. The course focuses on four major themes: (1) the nature of digital media, (2) its hardware components, (3) its common software applications, and (4) the actual production of simple programs. Students will be introduced to instructional design concepts, screen design strategies, and navigation techniques, producing digital media components, and actual development of simple digital media programs.


• CSIS 262: Advanced Digital Media Design and Development
  

• CSIS 290C: Computer Science/Information Systems Field Project
  


Degrees

• A.A. Longview Community College
  B.S. Park University

Publications/Research

• Exclusive contributing photographer to istockphoto, with work published in diverse areas including edmunds.com, about.com, adorama.com, forbes.com, as well as scattered foreign and domestic sites.

Awards

• Quality Matters Online Learning Certificate - CSIS162 course.

Community Involvement

• Heart of America Humane Society
  Christmas in October
  Horsepower Experiential Learning

Current Reading/Viewing/Listening

• Bullitt, 2001, The Day the Earth Stood Still ('51, duh), Green Mile, Holy Grail;
  Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, As I Lay Dying, Green Day, Kitka, Chevelle, Linkin Park, Oscar Peterson, Weezer, Third Day, Elvis Costello, Relient K, Eagles, Electro/Trance.