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ITP 100 Software
Design
Introduces principles and practices of software development. Course content
includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and
essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using
contemporary tools. Co-requisites or Prerequisites high school algebra.
(Fall Semester)
ITE 115 Intro
Computer Applications and Concepts (OL) (CERT)
Covers computer concepts and internet skills and use a software suite which
includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Co-requisite or
pre-requisite keyboarding skills. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters)
ITE 150 Desktop
Database Software (OL) (CERT)
Incorporates instruction in planning, defining, and using a database;
performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and
concepts of database programming. Course topics include database concepts,
principles of table design and table relationships, entering data, creating
and using forms, using data from different sources, filtering, creating
mailing labels. This course covers MOS Access certification objectives.
(Spring Semesters - Sometimes Summer)
ITE 180 Help Desk Support Skills (OL)
Emphasizes instruction in
customer support techniques required for analyzing and coordinating software
and hardware solutions for end-user needs. This course includes evaluation
and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary
to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution. (3 Credits)
(Fall Semester)
ITE 182 User
Support/Help Desk Principles (OL)
Introduces a variety of tools and techniques that are used to provide
user support in help desk operations. This course includes help desk
concepts, customer service skills, troubleshooting problems, writing for end
users, help desk operations, and software, needs analysis, facilities
management, and other topics related to end user support. (3 Credits)
(Spring Semester)
ITP 112 Visual Basic
.NET I
Concentrates instruction in fundamentals of objectoriented programming using
Visual Basic.NET and the .NET framework. Course content emphasizes program
construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of
graphical user interface applications. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP
100 (Fall Semester)
ITP 212 Visual Basic
.NET II
Includes instruction in application of advanced objectoriented techniques to
application development. Course content emphasizes database connectivity,
advanced controls, web forms, and web services using Visual Basic.NET.
Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 112 (Spring Semester)
ITP 120 Java
Programming I (OL) (CERT)
Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using
Java. This course emphasizes program construction, algorithm development,
coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface
applications. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 100 (Fall, Spring, Summer
Semesters)
ITP 220 Java
Programming II (OL) (CERT)
Imparts instruction in application of advanced objectoriented techniques to
application development using Java. Course content emphasizes database
connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads.
Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 120 (Spring Semester - Sometimes Summer)
ITP 132 C++
Programming I (OL)
Centers instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming and
design using C++. Course content emphasizes program construction, algorithm
development, coding, debugging, and documentation of C++ applications.
Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 100 (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)
ITP 232 C++
Programming II (OL)
Presents in-depth instruction of advanced object-oriented techniques for
data structures using C++. Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITP 132 (Spring
Semester)
ITP 251 Systems
Analysis and Design
Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle
methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation
practices. Methodologies related to identification of information
requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social
requirements, and related issues are included in course content. Software
applications may be used to enhance student skills (Fall Semester)
ITD 130 Database
Fundamentals (OL)
Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database
theory. Course content includes planning, defining and using a database;
table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database
description and definition. Corequisites or Pre-requisites ITE 115 (Fall
Semester)
ITD 132 Structured
Query Language (OL) (CERT)
Incorporates a working introduction to commands, functions and operators
used in SQL for extracting data from standard databases. Co-requisites or
Pre-requisites ITE 115 (Fall Semester)
ITD 134 PL/SQL
Programming (OL) (CERT)
Presents a working introduction to PL/SQL programming within the Oracle
RDBMS environment. Course content includes PL/SQL fundamentals of block
program structure, variables, cursors and exceptions, and creation of
program units of procedures, functions, triggers and packages. Corequisites
or Pre-requisites ITD 132 (Fall Semester)
ITD 150 Oracle
Reports (OL) (CERT)
Introduces basics of data analysis and reporting using Oracle Reports.
Course content includes the building of a variety of standard and custom
reports, running both in client-server and Web environments. Co-requisites
or Pre-requisites ITD 134 (Spring Semester)
ITD 152 Oracle Forms
Developer (OL) (CERT)
Provides a working introduction to building and testing interactive Oracle
applications. Course content includes customizing forms with user input
items such as check boxes, list items, and radio groups for use in a
graphical user interface (GUI) environment. Course content also includes
modification of data access by creating event-related triggers.
Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 134 (Spring Semester)
ITD 250 Database
Architecture & Administration (Oracle) (OL) (CERT)
Involves in-depth instruction about the underlying architecture of databases
and the handling of database administration. Corequisites or Pre-requisites
ITD 132 (Fall Semester)
ITD 110 Web Page
Design I (CERT)
Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and
management using HTML or XHTML. Course content includes headings, lists,
links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames. Co-requisites or
Pre-requisites ITE 115 (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)
ITD 210 Web Page
Design II (CERT)
Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability,
accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web
editor software(s). Co-requisites or Pre-requisites ITD 110 (Spring
Semester)
ITD 112 Designing
Web Page Graphics (CERT)
Explores the creation of digital graphics for web design. Basic design
elements such as color and layout will be explored utilizing a computer
graphics program(s). Co-requisites or Prerequisites ITD 110 (Fall Semester)
ITD 252 Database
Backup and Recovery (Oracle) (OL) (CERT)
Concentrates instruction in the key tasks required to plan and implement a
database backup and recovery strategy. This course includes instruction in
multiple strategies to recover from multiple types of failure. Co-requisites
or Pre-requisites ITD 250 (Spring Semester)
ITD 220 E-Commerce
Administration (CERT)
Emphasizes techniques to plan and to design a platformindependent commerce
Web site. Course content focuses on web business strategies, and the
hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, including
comparison and selection of commerce architecture, installation and
configuration, security considerations, and planning of a complete
business-to-consumer and a business-to-business site. Co-requisites or
Pre-requisites ITD 110. (Fall Semester)
ITN 101 Introduction
to Networking Concepts (OL) (CERT)
Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies,
common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Course content
emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes,
ncluding CIDR. Course content also includes selected topics in network
implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity. (Fall Semester)
ITN 115 Windows
Server 2003 (OL) (CERT)
Consists of instruction that teaches students how to manage and maintain a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. (Fall Semester)
ITN 116 Windows 2003
Network Infrastructure Implementation, Management & Maintenance (OL) (CERT)
Provides instruction on how to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. (Summer Semester)
ITN 118 Windows 2003
Active Directory Infrastructure Planning (OL) (CERT)
Encompasses instruction on how to plan, implement, and maintain a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure. (Spring Semester)
ITN 216 Microsoft
SQL Server 2000 (OL) (CERT)
Stresses instruction in planning, installing, configuring, administering,
maintaining, optimizing, auditing, and troubleshooting Windows 2000 SQL
Server. (Fall Semester)
ITN 171 Unix I
(Formerly IST 108)
Provides an introduction to UNIX operating systems. Teaches login
procedures, file creation, UNIX file structure, input/output control, and
the UNIX shell.
ETR 149 PC Repair
Teaches the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of personal computer
systems. Uses IBM or compatible computer systems to provide fault isolation
drill and practice. (2 Credits) (Spring Semester)
ETR 166-30
Fundamentals of Computer Tech.
Introduces computer use and literacy. Includes operating systems, high level
language programming, word processors, spreadsheets and other generic
software. Uses engineering terms, standards and methods. (Spring Semester)
ESR 150-01 Software
Configuration & Diagnostics
Teaches use and configuration of personal computer operating systems and
applications programs, with emphasis on solving software-induced problems.
Includes use of system utilities and selected diagnostic software. Includes
use of a programming language. (Spring Semester)
ESR 180-01 PC Networking Cisco
Cable
Studies widely-used net topologies and cabling methods, including the
capabilities and limitations of each. Covers the use of hubs, routers,
bridges and network operating systems. Includes network management and
layout. (Spring Semester)
TEL 150-30
Internetworking I (Cisco)
Introduces the functions of each
layer of the ISO/OSI reference model, data link and network addresses, data
encapsulation, different classes of IP addresses and subnetting and the
functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols. (Spring Semester)
TEL 151-01
Internetworking II (Cisco)
Teaches features of the Cisco IOS
software, including log in, context-sensitive help, command history and
editing, loading software, configuring and verifying IP addresses, preparing
the initial configuration of a router, and adding routing protocols to the
router configuration. Prerequisite: TEL 150. (Spring Semester)
TEL 251-01
Internetworking IV (Cisco)
Focuses on the differences
between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN/LAP HDLC, PPP,
and DDR. Prerequisite: TEL 250. (Spring Semester)
TEL 260-01
Scalable Internetworking (Cisco) (Spring Semester)
TEL 263-30
Internet Troubleshooting (Cisco)
(Fall Semester)
TEL 250
Internetworking III (Cisco)
Studies the advantages of LAN
segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches, Fast Ethernet configuring
access lists. Covers Spanning Tree Protocol and Virtual LANs. Prerequisite:
TEL 151. (Fall Semester)
TEL 261
Remote Access Networking (Cisco)
(Fall Semester)
TEL 262
Multilayer Switching (Cisco)
(Fall Semester)
NOTES:
- Summer semester
classes alternate based on the courses needed by students.
- A six week
schedule is being discussed and piloted which would provide course
offerings more frequently.
- OL = Course is
available on-line
- CERT = Course
covers content of Certification
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