Course Syllabi

This course is an introduction to the very basics of how to use a computer. It is designed for that individual who has never touched a computer before and could possibly be defined as "Computer Phobic." The ultimate aim of this class is to erase those computer fears and to provide the confidence required to continue on to other higher -level computer courses.

This course is a basic introduction to the use of a word processing software package. It is specifically designed for those individuals who have successfully completed the CIS 70 "Basic Computers" course or have those basic skills and now wish to expand his/her knowledge about computers without enrolling in a traditional academic college class.

This course is a basic introduction to the use of the Internet. It is specifically designed for those individuals who have completed the CIS 70 "Basic Computers" course or has that knowledge level and wishes to expand his/her personal knowledge about computers without taking a traditional college class.

Students will learn basic skills in the Windows environment. Activities include: starting Windows, using a mouse and keyboard, opening and exiting menus, switching applications, sizing a window, arranging open windows, accessing files and directories in File Manager, using Control Panel, working with the print queue, creating and manipulating documents with Write, practicing elements of Paintbrush,accessing accessory programs, and customizing Windows.

Provides perspective on information technology with an emphasis of applied technology in the business environment. Introduces business information systems and the use of applications software to process business data with a special focus on database and spreadsheets packages.

Includes description of computer hardware and software, computer terminology, the data processing cycle, and characteristics of programming languages, with emphasis on the use of applications software in processing business data.

This course is designed to assist the student in developing a working knowledge of spreadsheet application software packages. It will cover the elementary tasks of entering and exiting the spreadsheet software; creating;, modifying, saving, printing, and erasing spreadsheets; creating and using formulae and functions; copying, moving, specifying and erasing ranges; and formatting techniques. Intermediate functions will include manipulating larger spreadsheets and creating analytical graphs and databases. The advanced functions will require students to successfully utilize the software to solve business related problems using macros and macro menus.

Students will develop the skills necessary to store and manipulate data using relational database software for business applications. The course focuses upon design, manipulation, and maintenance of databases including design, forms, reports, and queries.

Web site design and development utilizing industry standard web design tools.

Provides an introduction to e-commerce/e-business software/hardware requirements, design techniques infrastructure development, marketing, economic and sociological impacts.

This course is designed to involve the student in the actual repair and upgrading of micro-computing systems. This course will instruct the students in the basics of computer trouble- shooting and how to define and repair the problem in the most effcient way availiable. Software diagnostics and troubleshooting will also be used to determine hardware/software error components.

Introduction to digital forensic principles including the collection, preservation, analysis of digital evidence, legal considerations, digital evidence controls, and the documentation of Introduction to digital forensic principles including the collection, preservation, analysis of digital evidence, legal considerations, digital evidence controls, and the documentation of forensic analysis.

Introduction to computer and information security topics: threats, protective techniques, risk analysis, contingency planning, paasword tech- niques, encryption, biometrics, network protocols, intercept devices, and internet resources.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental techniques used in designing computer programs.

Computer programming as a problem-solving technique, regardless of the student's area of study. The BASIC language is used to write, debug, and document business application programs to demonstrate proficiency in using BASIC.

Fundamental techniques using the C# (C Sharp) language.

Students will develop the skills necessary to store and manipulate data using relational database software for business applications. The course focuses on design, manipulation, and maintenance of databases including Microsoft Access and Structured Query Language programming platforms.

The internal logic of various parts of common operating systems and access to Windows, DOS, and UNIX/Linux Systems.

Introduction to computer networks and data communications including: computer networks and services, transmission media and connection, network models, popular protocol suites, other network issues, and network operating systems.

This course is designed to give the student the ability to have an in-depth understanding of client server networks and network administration using a client server network environment. Students will be exposed to a network operating system and network administration from a network administrator perspective. LAN and WAN configurations will be used to facilitate security, menu systems, message handling, login scripts, and printing environments. Application software installation, file server, and workstation management and administration concepts will be covered comprehensively.