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CsT* 120 inTrODUCTiOn TO OpEraTing sysTEms 3

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This course covers fundamentals, concepts, and applications of operating systems . A number of popular operating systems will be covered in depth, including MS-DOS, IBM Mainframe MVS, and DEC’s Open VMS . Unix will be discussed . It is assumed that students are familiar with the Windows environment . Comparisons between Windows and other operating systems will be stressed . The course is a mixture of lecture and lab . Formerly listed as CIS 130, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 130 . Prerequisite: CSC* 101 .

CsT* 125 hElp DEsk COnCEpTs 3

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The goal of this course is to impart the knowledge needed to function as a Help Desk Professional . The huge demand for computer technical support, coupled with a shortage of information technology (IT) professionals, have created tremendous career opportunities in the field of customer service and technical support, or what is referred to as a Help Desk Specialist or Professional . To work at a help desk, you must understand hardware, software, networking and the World Wide Web, combined with what is involved in actually delivering technical support services to the customer or staff member . The help desk professional must also understand the role of the help desk within a complex technical support department . Formerly listed as CIS 299, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 299 . Prerequisites: Basic computer concepts, or computer literacy, or CSA 105; networking, Internet and World Wide Web concepts, or CSA* 163; and knowledge of software products, such as Microsoft Office, or CSA 105 .

CsT* 140 a+ inTrODUCTiOn TO COmpUTEr harDWarE 3

This course is designed to prepare students for taking the industry-standard A+ Certification tests 220-101 Core/Hardware, and 220-102 DOS/Windows . A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level computer service technicians . The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a globally recognized organization for developing vendor-neutral standards in e-commerce, customer service, workforce development, and training certification . Formerly listed as CIS 299, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 299 . Corequisite: CST 142 .

CsT* 142 a+ inTrODUCTiOn TO COmpUTEr harDWarE laB 3

This course is a corequisite of CST 140 . Theoretical concepts discussed in class will be applied in specially designed hands-on projects . Corequisite: CST 140 .

CsT* 150 WEB DEsign anD DEvElOpmEnT i 3

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Students will learn how to use HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to define the structure and content of web pages . Students will create HTML documents that incorporate images, tables, lists, forms and other HTML elements . Students will use Cascading Style Sheets to control web page layout and format HTML elements . Students will use image editors to manipulate web graphics and FTP clients to upload web pages to a web server . The course requires a lot of hands on practice designing and coding HTML pages .

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Beginning with a description of salient features of networking, the World Wide Web and the Internet, the course concentrates on the implementation and maintenance of Windows 2003-based server-client networks . Topics include principles of networking, advantages and disadvantages of networks, topology design, software installation, security, administration of client accounts, software implementation problems, connecting to the web, firewalls, troubleshooting, and working with assistants . Emphasis is on hands-on practice designed to solve interesting and challenging projects, while teaching the fundamentals of Windows 2003 server-client networks . Students are expected to produce and troubleshoot various network topologies with a working model of company network . Formerly listed as CIS 160, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 160 . Prerequisite: CSC* 101 or permission of the instructor .

CsT* 200 sCripTing langUagE WiTh JavasCripT 3

Students will learn how to write client-side scripts in the JavaScript programming language that add interactivity and dynamic behaviors to web pages . Students will gain an understanding of the HTML Document Object Model (DOM) and use JavaScript to manipulate the Document Object Model . Students will create client-side scripts to perform input validation, respond to user events, and animate web page elements . Prerequisite(s): CST 150 and one of the following (CSC 105, CSC 205, CSC 220, CSC 247)

CsT* 201 inTrO TO managEmEnT inFOrmaTiOn sysTEms (mis) 3

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This course provides the background necessary for understanding the role of information systems in organizations and for using computer tools and technology in solving business problems . Topics include organization and technical foundations of information systems, theory of design of information, database, and network systems, e-commerce and supply chain systems, and information network security management . Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project are used to demonstrate selected topics . Prerequisite: ENG 073 or Eligibility for ENG 101 .

CsT* 231 DaTa COmmUniCaTiOns anD nETWOrking 3

This course provides an overview of modern business data, voice and video communications with an emphasis on the communication of data and information . The course begins with examples of how communications were developed and are currently used . Communications is defined, and a communications system model is described . Students discover various transmission media, line configurations, and characteristics of communications channels . Communications equipment, software, and protocols are explained . Students learn the basics of communications networks and network configurations and are presented with an example of a communications network . Formerly listed as CIS 123, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 123 .

CsT* 240 aDvanCED COmpUTEr harDWarE 3

This lab course only can be taken in conjunction with CST 243 . It merges tutorial and hands-on lab experience into a more complete understanding of PC maintenance and preparation for the A+ service technician exams . Students will have the opportunity of completing over 80 lab exercises complementing the theory learned in the corequisite course CST 243 . After completing all lab exercises, the student will have practiced each A+ objective in a hands-on environment and gained valuable installation and configuration skills in DOS, Windows 9x, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems . Corequisite: CST 243 . . Prerequisite: CST 140 .

This lab course only can be taken in conjunction with CST 240 . It merges tutorial and hands-on lab experience into a more complete understanding of PC maintenance and preparation for the A+ service technician exams . This course (part 2 of 2) continues the student’s preparation for taking the industry- standard A+ Certification tests 220-101 Core/Hardware, and 220-102 DOS/ Windows . A+ Certification certifies the competency of entry-level computer service technicians . Formerly listed as CIS 299, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 299 . Corequisite: CST 240 . Prerequisite: CST 142 .

CsT* 246 nETWOrking sECUriTy 3

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge needed to detect malicious programs and choose appropriate risk mitigation techniques to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission critical data . The student will learn how to install, configure, and utilize open source resources to detect attacks and protect operating systems against malicious code including viruses, worms, and Trojans . The student will also learn how to use authentication, authorization, and accounting to monitor and audit access to network resources . The course will also prepare the student for the Security+ certification exam . Prerequisite: CST* 231 .

CsT* 247 inFOrmaTiOn assUranCE & risk managEmEnT 3

This course is designed to introduce students to information assurance and risk mitigation principles as applied to information management . Topics covered in the course include asset identification, vulnerabilities assessment, risk management, threat identification, and physical safeguards of mission critical data . Students will also learn how to conduct a security gap analysis, create a risk management plan, and select an appropriate risk control . Prerequisite: CST* 231 .

CsT* 250 WEB DEsign anD DEvElOpmEnT ii 3

Students will extend their knowledge of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to incorporate multimedia elements into web pages . Students will extend their knowledge of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to apply responsive web design techniques for mobile devices . Students will also gain experience with popular Content Management Systems (CMS) and learn and apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies . Prerequisite(s): CST 150 .

CsT* 258 FUnDamEnTals OF inTErnET prOgramming 4

A comprehensive introduction to the server-side programming techniques used to develop interactive web sites . Using technologies such as PHP and MySQL, students learn to create web sites that interact with web servers, manage user sessions, and store and retrieve data from databases . Course content is continually updated to reflect the current state of the art in Internet computing . Prerequisite(s): CST 150 and one of the following (CSC 105, CSC 205, CSC 220, CSC 247) .

CsT* 263 COmpUTEr FOrEnsiCs anD nETWOrk inTrUsiOns 3

This course exposes students to a broad range of forensic methods and techniques used to detect, trace, and stop network intrusions and perform network forensic investigations after an intrusion has occurred . Students will learn how to identify network intrusion paths and points of entry and how to “bag-and-tag” digital evidence, examine evidence, and document a chain of custody throughout a forensic investigation . Prerequisite: CST* 246 .

CsT* 264 UniX/linUX sysTEm aDminisTraTiOn 3

This course takes an in-depth look at Linux, a popular variant of UNIX, and examines theoretical concepts common to both operating systems . Also, this course will adopt a practical hands-on approach for these systems . Along with examining the Linux file structure, this course will explore application design, and advanced programming using Linux . Formerly listed as CIS 299, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 299 . Prerequisites: CSC* 101 .

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This course will take an in-depth look at Linux, focusing on proper installation and administration of the operating system . It examines the theoretical concepts of the Linux system that have increased its popularity . It covers the essentials of installing, configuring, maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting the Linux Operating System, and the innovation that has led to its continual improvement regarding operating system and application development . The exploration of Linux will take a practical hands-on approach that includes also the creation of a functioning network of two PC’s . Formerly listed as CIS 299, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 299 . Prerequisites: CSC* 101 and CIS 299 .

CsT* 267 EThiCal haCking anD nETWOrk DEFEnsE 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to ethical hacking and penetration testing using open source software . Ethical hackers are employed by corporations for the purpose of testing their networks for weaknesses . Topics covered in the course include industry standard tools and techniques used to discover vulnerable and exploitable machines in a network . The student will learn about stages of ethical hacking including reconnaissance, scanning, enumerating, gaining access, and maintaining access . Great emphasis will be on the legal and ethical issues related to hacking . Prerequisite: CST* 246 .

CsT* 281 DaTa COmmUniCaTiOns anD nETWOrking ii 3

This course (part 2 of 3) continues where CST* 231 concludes . The student progresses beyond the basics of communications networks and network configurations and delves into the study of actual networks and network software . Hands-on experience is obtained as each student networks two PC systems . Formerly listed as CIS 299, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 299 . Prerequisites: CST* 231 .

CsT* 282 DaTa COmmUniCaTiOns anD nETWOrking iii 3

This course is a continuation beyond CST*231 and CST*281, Data Communication and Networking I and II . Advanced LAN and WAN theory, technology, design, and implementation issues are explored . Extensive hands-on experience is obtained as each student configures and troubleshoots various examples of interconnected WAN networks . With this advanced knowledge, the student will be well prepared for entry-level certification exams in the computer networking industry .

CsT* 283 DaTa COmmUniCaTiOns anD nETWOrking iv 3

This is the final course in a four-course sequence of Data Communications and Networking courses following CST*231, CST*281, and CST*282 . WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network are explored . The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements . Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols . Students also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network . With this advanced knowledge, the student will be well prepared for entry-level certification exams in the computer networking industry . Prerequisite: CST* 282 .

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CTC 140 COnsTrUCTiOn graphiCs/QUanTiTy TakEOFF 3

Understand and interpret construction documents for building and heavy construction . Focus of course will be on the analysis of architectural and structural drawings and specifications . Understand quantity take-off processes and conduct take-offs of site work, concrete, rough carpentry, light –gage steel construction, masonry, steel, sheathing and interior finishes . Prerequisite: CSA 105 .

Course covers activities that will acquaint the student with instruments and tools of the surveyor, including their use in the techniques of field surveying . Emphasis on actual layouts and areas and elevations as performed in the civil and construction discipline . Prerequisite(S): ENG 101, MAT 137 .

CTC 205 sUsTainaBiliTy anD ThE BUilT EnvirOnmEnT 3

This course introduces the history, science and standards related to the application of sustainable practices in commercial building design, construction and operation . It will cover emerging standards for site selection and preparation, integrating concepts of energy efficiency, water conservation, and material management . It also examines the impact of these concepts on the productivity, health and well being of construction workers and building occupants as well as the economic and environmental benefits . Students will be introduced to sustainability credential related to the Green building industry and prepare them to take the Green Building Professional (GPRO Fundamentals), as well as an overview of LEED Green Professional . Prerequisite: none .

CTC 220 prOJECT managEmEnT 3

This course introduces students to procedures as a construction management professional . These include sustainable practices such as quality control, sustainable materials, understanding and interpretation of state-mandated high performance building codes, familiarity with project documents, and communication between construction and design . Prerequisite(s): CSA* 105, ENG* 101, MAT 137 or equivalent .

CTC 222 BUilDing COnsTrUCTiOn sysTEms 3

This course introduces students to procedures as a construction management professional . These include a basic body of knowledge of construction, job identification, terminology, and the use of equipment as used in light and heavy construction . This course also provides an introduction to sustainable construction that includes site selection and documentation, fundamentals of green building construction, and sustainable construction methods . Prerequisite: ENG* 101 .

CTC 229 COnsTrUCTiOn EsTimaTing 3

The course is focused on reviewing construction costs in more detail for the purpose of construction estimating and bidding . Estimation of cost calculations will include pricing labor, material and equipment costs in the areas of site work, concrete, masonry, steel, carpentry, roofing, finishes, mechanical and electrical systems . Prerequisites: ENG 101, MAT 137, CTC 140, CTC 222 .