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CSIT/CAOT
Class Descriptions
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 901
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THEIR USE (UC:CSU) -3
UNITS
The course introduces students to fundamental "Computer
Literacy" concepts. Students will learn to use Windows XP on the PC-compatible
computers as well as a word processing program (MS WORD), a spreadsheet program
(MS EXCEL), MS PowerPoint and other applications. This class is intended for
students requiring "hands-on" knowledge of computer applications. This class
will be accepted as a prerequisite for DOS, Database and other non-programming
classes offered as part of the CSIT curriculum.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 902
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSU) - 3 UNITS
NOTE: Students who have
completed CS 901 may also take this course.
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts
of computer science and programming. Applications will NOT be taught.
Programming will be introduced with the BASIC
programming language. This class is intended for Computer Science, Engineering,
Math and Science majors. It is a prerequisite for all CSIT
programming classes and is acceptable as a prerequisite for application classes.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 917
BEGINNING MICRO ASSEMBLY
LANGUAGE (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course will cover the assembly language for the
INTEL-based computers. Processor architecture as it relates to the assembly
language programmer, as well as the interaction between the assembly language
and the operating system, will be explained. It is assumed that students
understand fundamental algorithm design. This class concentrates on assembly
language programming techniques.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 930
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE (CSU) - 4 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 901,
CSIT 902 or equivalent experience and knowledge of business arithmetic.
This course illustrates how the Microsoft Office 2007
software package can be used to solve typical business problems. Students will
use EXCEL, WORD, PowerPoint and ACCESS to prepare documents, slides and
presentations typical in today's business environment. It is essential that
students have completed CSIT 901 and have some knowledge of Windows, WORD and
EXCEL.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 933
DATABASE DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING (CSU) - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 901 or
CSIT 902 or equivalent experience withDOS and microcomputer database programs.
This class explains the concept of relational databases.
It illustrateshow the MICROSOFT ACCESS database management system may be used in
common business applications such as report and screen design, database design,
and computer-aided decision making. This course covers advanced ACCESS features
including SQL Programming.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 934
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 901 or CS
902 or equivalent experience.
This course covers operating system topics in the A+
certification exam. It provides students with the technical foundation in
current Microsoft operating systems. It covers PC hardware architecture,
hands-on experience in OS installation, configuration,
administration, and troubleshooting. It also covers OS command-line interfaces,
batch file programming, and windows scripting. This course prepares students to
perform operating system support tasks. It is a required prerequisite to enter
WLAC’s Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) or the CISCO (CCNA) training
program.
NEW COURSE COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
935
New Course CS935 -Introduction to Linux -3 units
Prerequisite: CS934 or equivalent experience
This course gives students a solid foundation in the
fundamentals of the Linux operating system which plays a crucial role in
academic and corporate computing. In fact, Unix/Linux powers more Internet
server and corporate networks than Microsoft. The topics include Linux Overview
and Architecture, The Kernel and Shell, File System, Users and Groups
Management, Permission and Ownership Management, Services and Processes
Management. Students gain system-level experience through problem-solving
hands-on lab exercises at the command line and in the graphical user interface.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 936
INTRODUCTION TO DATA STRUCTURES (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 939.
This course covers data structures and advanced
programming techniques utilizing the Java programming language. Data structures
will include multi-dimensional arrays, stacks, queues, dynamically allocated
linked lists and trees.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 937
E-COMMERCE ESSENTIALS (CSU) (RPT3)
This course provides complete coverage of the key business and technology elements of electronic commerce. It introduces students to both the theory and practice of conducting business over the Internet and World Wide Web. Topics include Technology Infrastructure, Selling & Marketing on the Web, Business-to-Business Strategies, Virtual Communities & Web portals, Web Server Hardware and software, Electronic Commerce Software and Electronic Commerce Security.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 938
VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING USING VB.NET (CSU) (RPT3)
This course explains how to use the Visual Basic programming language in order to develop Windows applications. Graphic User Interface design skills are emphasized and advanced skills such as accessing information in a database and using object linking and embedding are taught.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 939
PROGRAMMING IN C (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 902 or
equivalent experience.
This course introduces object-oriented programming in
the C++ language using the Borland Visual C++ compiler. It is assumed that
students understand fundamental algorithm design. This course concentrates on
the C++ language and object-oriented programming.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 948
ADVANCED SPREADSHEET EXCEL FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS (CSU) (RPT3)
This course focuses on learning how to solve problems using Microsoft office Excel 2007, although the concepts and tasks presented could apply to a variety of computer applications and programming languages. Excel is widely used in business as a tool for solving problems and supporting decision making. Excel is a powerful tool for the manipulation and analysis of data. Data are usually analyzed to provide support for whether or not to take some course of action- a decision. Using a spreadsheet allows the organization to quickly change various inputs and see what happens to the outputs. The ability to model the potential impacts of decisions before they are made is very valuable in today’s complex business environment. Many organizations spend hundreds of hours building models in spreadsheets. The course engages students who have mastered basic computer and applications skills by challenging them to think critically and find effective solutions to realistic business problems.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 952
WEB DESIGN USING FLASH - 3 UNITS
This course covers Macromedia’s Flash; a state-of-the-art Web information software for creating highly compact, vector-based content for transmission over the Internet. Topics include Introduction to ActionScript, Event Handlers, objects and Dynamic Data.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 953
DATABASE MANAGEMENT USING ORACLE - (3) (RPT 3)
This course provides a rich environment for illustrating multi-user and client/ server database concepts using Oracle , such as managing concurrent users and sharing database resources, and allows users to develop database applications in a production environment using the database developer utilities. This course addressed database development activities including using SQL commands to create tables and insert, update, delete, and view date values.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 957
INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE
DESIGN - 3 UNITS
This course takes students through the developmental
phases of web page construction. Students will learn everything from
basic skills such as creating web pages, tables, and forms, to more advanced
skills like integrating a database with a web site and publishing the site on
the Internet. This class is the first course in a series for web site
development and e-commerce. It is a technical course, not an art course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 958
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT USING HTML (HYPER TEXT) - 3 UNITS
This course teaches students to build web pages using
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language). It will give students hands-on experience in
building web pages from scratch. The topics covered include building web pages
with tables, image maps, frames, and forms. This course
also covers pop-up windows, validating forms,
integrating HTML with Javascript, one of the popular web programming script
languages, and provides an introduction to creating and using XML documents.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 962
WEB PROGRAMMING USING JAVASCRIPT - 4 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 958 or
equivalent experience.
This course teaches students to create dynamic Web pages
using the popular Web scripting language, JavaScript. This is the course for
beginning web programmers with prior knowledge of HTML. JavaScript, a popular
scripting language, adds interactive functions to HTML pages and is widely
supported in Web browsers and other Web tools. This course also discusses the
Document Object Model (DOM) specification published by the World Wide Web
Consortium (W3C). This course features hands-on projects, a step-by-step
methodology, as well as additional exercises.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 963
WEB PROGRAMMING USING ASP.NET - 4 UNITS
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 965
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 934 or
equivalent experience.
This course covers network topics in CompTIA Network+
certification exam. It serves as a general introduction for students who need a
foundation in computer networking technology, local area networks (LANs) and
wide area networks (WANs). It covers network media, topology, network
architecture, wired and wireless network standards and protocols. This course is
a required prerequisite to enter WLAC’s Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
or Computer Security training program.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 967
Linux.Apache.MySQL.PHP - 3 UNITS - (RPT3)
PREREQUISITE: CS 935 or
equivalent experience.
This course teaches students the skills and knowledge on Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP, commonly known as L.A.M.P. LAMP is an open source Web development platform based on Linux,referring to the Operating System, Apache, the Web Server, MySQL, the Database Server and PHP, a programming language
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 972
INTRODUCTION TO CISCO NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 965 or equivalent experience.
This course covers topics including networking, network
terminology and protocols, network standards, LAN, WAN, the layers of the OSI
reference model, cabling and cabling tools. In addition, this course provides
students with their first exposure to Cisco routers, router programming, and
routing protocols. Students will be introduced to router startup and setup
configuration, the Cisco Internet-working Operating System (IOS), routing
protocols and network management issues. The course utilizes hands-on lab
exercises and demonstrations to reinforce network concepts and theories. This
course is equivalent to Cisco's Semester I & II of the Cisco Network Academy.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 974
INTRODUCTION TO CISCO ROUTERS - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 972.
This course covers advanced networking topics including
LAN Switching, VLANs, LAN/WAN design, VLSM, advanced routing protocols, such as,
OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, and Access Control List. In addition, students will learn
more advanced Cisco router configuration techniques. The course utilizes
hands-on lab exercises and demonstrations to reinforce network concepts and
theories. This course is equivalent to Cisco's Semester III & IV of the Cisco
Network Academy.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 980
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY - 3
UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 965 or
equivalent experience.
This course introduces the basic concepts of computer
security. Students will learn a full range of security concepts & techniques and
apply them to the most popular operating systems and applications used today.
Topics include network vulnerabilities, access control, cryptography & public
key infrastructure, auditing & intrusion detection, network & communication
security. Lab simulation involves security settings on XP/Sever2003. This
course, combined with CS985, is designed to help candidates prepare to complete
CompTIA Security+ certification exam that applies to MCSE security
specialization exam. It is also one of the courses leading to degree/certificate
in Network & Security Management.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 981
ADMINISTERING COMPUTER NETWORKS AND SECURITY -3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 934 and CS
965 or equivalent experience.
This course covers network operating system topics in Network+ and MCSE/MCP exam. This course is intended for those who administer Windows XP/Vista/Server under Microsoft Domain environment. It provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform post-installation, day-to-day administration and security tasks. These skills include installation & configuration, domain user accounts & network resources management, network & internet protocols and security settings, auditing, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization. It also provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter CS982 and advanced network courses.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 982
MICROSOFT SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 981 or equivalent experience.
This course is intended for those who administer Windows
2003 Server and for those preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Windows 2003 certification exam 70-290. This course provides the core foundation
for supporting Windows 2003 Server. In addition, this course provides support
professionals with the skills necessary to install, configure, customize,
optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows 2003 Server. This is one
of the required core courses for the WLAC Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE)
training program.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 983
MICROSOFT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION - 3
UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 981, CS
982 or equivalent experience.
This course will teach students how to plan a network
infrastructure around features supported by Windows 2003. Students will learn
advanced TCP/IP concepts, including subnetting, VLSM (variable-length subnet
mask), configure and support TCP/IP based network services, such as IPSec, DHCP,
DNS, RRAS, NAT, and prepare for certification exam number: 70-291. In addition,
this course is appropriate for those interested in web server administration and
network security. This is one of the required core courses for the WLAC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training program.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 984
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES - 3
UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 981, CS
982, CS 983 or equivalent experience.
This course introduces students to Windows 2003 Server
Active Directory Services (ADS) concepts. Students learn to plan, configure and
administer an ADS infrastructure. In addition, students will also learn to use
Active Directory to centrally manage users, groups, shared folders, domain
controllers, and network resources. Students will also be prepared for Microsoft
certification exam number: 70-294. This course is one of the required courses
for the WLAC Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training program.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 985
NETWORK AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY 3
UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 980 or
Server OS or equivalent experience.
This course introduces the basic concepts of information
assurance. Topics include security baselines, network and application hardening,
remote communication security, web & internet security, mail & database
security, security policies & procedures, organizations & operational security
and computer forensics. Lab simulation involves security settings on
XP/Sever2003 . This course, combined with CS 980, is designed to help candidates
prepare to complete CompTIA Security+ exam, MCSE security specialization exam
and CISSP exam (Certified Information System Security Professional). It is one
of the courses leading to degree/certificate in network and security management.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 988
Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft SQL 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 982 or equivalent experience.
This course provides students with the knowledge and
skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the
client-server database management system of Microsoft Structured Query Language
(SQL) Server. This course is also extremely appropriate for web site developers
and database support personnel. This course is one of the required elective
courses for the WLAC Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training
program.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 989
Implementing and Managing
Microsoft Exchange Server 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 982 or equivalent experience.
This course provides students with the knowledge and
skills that are needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging
infrastructure. This infrastructure is used for creating, storing, and sharing
information by using Microsoft Exchange Server in a medium-sized to large-sized
(250 to 5,000 users) messaging environment. This course is one of the elective
courses for the WLAC Microsoft MCSA/MCSE training program.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 990
OBJECT-ORENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS902 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
This course is designed to take the students through the various phases of Java Programming from Applications and Applets to Database Programming using JDBC. The course will cover JAVA Foundation classes (JFC ), detailed exposure to "UTIL" and to "lang" packages of JAVA. Some networking & animation techniques using Java are covered.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 991
NETWORKING LABORATORY - 1
UNIT (RPT2) (P/NP)
PREREQUISITE: CS972 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
This is an intermediate to advanced Cisco networking lab that provides hands-on opportunities for students to work with Cisco hardware and software. Students will work with various Cisco routers and Cisco 2900 series switches. Students will have access to lab resources to review and prepare for their Cisco certification exams. Cisco hardware will be accessible 24/7 over the Internet via NDG Remote Lab software.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 992
A+, NETWORK+, HARDWARE LABORATORY - 1
UNIT (RPT3) (P/NP)
The rapid expansion of the computer industry has generated a growing need for highly skilled workers to repair, network, and support these increasingly complex computer systems. Employment of computer specialists is expected to increase much faster than average as technology becomes more sophisticated and organizations continue to adopt and integrate these technologies. Computer Repair and Networking offers hands-on training in state-of-the-art computer hardware and software systems. This field requires the specialist to continually learn new skills to keep pace with the rapidly changing industry.
This class will explore basic electronics concepts needed to troubleshoot and repair all aspects of personal computers. In this class we will develop skills such as installation of hard drives, CD drive, interface cards, network cards, monitors, keyboards, peripherals, etc. Operating systems will be installed to insure system operation.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 1A
TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 1A - 1 UNIT.
NOTE: Students with one
year of high school typewriting or the ability to type 35 wpm and basic
knowledge of MS WORD for Windows should enroll in CAOT 2.
Mastery of the keyboard and the basic operations of
typing and computers are developed on computers. When CAOT 1A is completed,
students should enroll in CAOT 1B, or CAOT 9, and CAOT 84, or CAOT 39.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 1B
TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 1B - 1 UNIT.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of
CAOT 1A.
In this course you will improve your keyboarding skills
and learn to create basic documents using Microsoft WORD. When CAOT 1B is
completed, student should enroll in CAOT 1C.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 1C
TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 1C - 1 UNIT.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of
CAOT 1B.
This course is a continuation of CAOT 1B. Further
improve your keyboarding skills and learn to create more documents using
Microsoft WORD.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 2A
TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 2A (CSU) - 1 UNIT.
PREREQUISITE: CAOT 1A, 1B,
1C and the ability to type 35 wpm.
There is no description in Spring 06 schedule.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY - 2B
TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 2B (CSU) - 1 UNIT.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of
CAOT 2A.
There is no description in Spring 06 schedule
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 2C
TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 2C (CSU) - 1 UNIT.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of
CAOT 2B.
There is no description in Spring 06 schedule
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 9
TYPING/KEYBOARDING IMPROVEMENT - 1 UNIT (RPT 1).
PREREQUISITE: Completion of CAOT 1A Keyboarding with a
grade of "C"
or better, or,
ability to type 25 wpm.
This course is designed to improve your keyboarding
speed and accuracy. No document preparation is involved.
It will help you improve your efficiency in all your
computer applications.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 39
Word Processing, Keyboarding and Operations – 3 UNITS
(RPT-2).
RECOMMENDED: Ability to type 35 wpm.
This course teaches word processing skills, such as
inputting, formatting, editing, and printing using WordPerfect.
Students must arrange for additional lab time each week.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 64
CAOT Laboratory – 1 UNIT.
COREQUISITE: Enrollment in at least one other CAOT
course.
This course provides laboratory time for CAOT students
who need additional time in order to practice CAOT skills.
Graded on a Credit/No credit basis only.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 79
WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS - 3 UNITS.
PREREQUISITE: Ability to
type 40 wpm and completion of CAOT 84.
Intermediate/advanced word processing. Students may
select to use Word or WordPerfect. Offered only in the Spring
Semester.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 84
MICROCOMPUTER OFFICE APPLICATIONS: WORD PROCESSING - 3
UNITS (RPT 2).
PREREQUISITE: Ability to
type 35 wpm.
This course teaches word processing skills, including
inputting, editing, formatting and printing documents using Microsoft WORD.
(Replaces CAOT 35 in Paralegal and CAOT programs). Students must arrange for
additional lab time each week.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 93
LEGAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION -
2 UNITS.
RECOMMENDED: CAOT 84.
Designed for Paralegal Program students (recommended)
and Legal Secretary Program students (required). This course prepares the
student to produce legal documents within the law firm setting, including
briefs, memos, pleadings and all other legal documents.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 101
HANDS ON INTERNET – 1 UNIT.
This course introduces students to the Internet and
e-mail for business and personal use. Students will develop competency in the
use of computer to access he Internet for business, personal, legal research and
applications.
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