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Course Descriptions - Computer Technology
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INTRO TO COMPUTING
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CTEC 100
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, communications, systems, and human resources, exploring their integration and application in society. Extensive coverage of terminology. Class constitutes a general introduction to computer systems and how they are used. [SE]
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COMPUTING ESSENTIALS
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CTEC 101
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2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to basic skills and problem solving involved with computer hardware, operating systems, and application programs with a special emphasis on conventions and skills universal to a variety of computing settings and skills which promote portability between systems and applications. Provides an overview of key skills in a variety of operating system environments and digital interactive settings. Skills and topics include: essential interactions in major operating system environments, basic hardware components of a personal computer system, an overview of file formats and management with an emphasis on backup and portable document strategies, basic interactions in e-mail and worldwide web including how to document and save web pages, and a survey of the purposes of various types of application programs. [GE]
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INTRO TO WINDOWS
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CTEC 102
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the Windows GUI environment. Topics covered include: Windows startup, desktop and resource management, troubleshooting and Windows utilities. Work with graphics, perform object linking and embedding, and develop familiarity with the resources in Network Neighborhood. [GE]
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INTRO TO MAC/OS
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CTEC 103
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the Macintosh operating system. Course emphasizes thefeel and function of the Macintosh, conveying the Macintosh as a visual environment. Visual cues and identification of the concepts that make a Macintosh unique will be stressed. [GE]
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PC SUPPORT CUST SERVICE
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CTEC 104
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3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Communication skills for working in a technical environment. Topics covered: professional ethics and behavior, health and safety issues, and developing a service attitude. [GE]
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INTRO TO THE INTERNET
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CTEC 105
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3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to global networking and the Internet from the user's perspective with an emphasis on the basic skills required to participateas a member of the Internet community. Topics include use of electronic mail, electronic discussion groups, accessing databases and on-lineinformation from around the world, and downloading files from file archives. Overview of the social impact of networking technology, the Internet history, and culture. [GE]
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COMMAND LINE ESSENTIALS
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CTEC 110
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Preparation to interact with either a Windows System Command Prompt or a UNIX or UNIX-like Shell Prompt as a knowledgeable end-user.
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INTERNET RESEARCH ONLINE
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CTEC 115
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Fall Winter Spring |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to global networking and the Internet from the student users' perspective, emphasizing basic skills required to do research and participate as members of the Internet community. Topics include network fundamentals, strategies for locating, analyzing and evaluating information, electronic mail, Internet-based communities, social, legaland ethical issues regarding Internet interactions.
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BEGINNING PROGRAMMING
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CTEC 120
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2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to programming concepts central to designing and writingelementary programs using the Alice programming language. Emphasis onproblem solving skills; programming assignments require substantial time to complete.
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INTRO TO PROGRAMMING
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CTEC 121
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Fundamental concepts related to designing and writing computer programs and procedures. Topics covered include: problem-solving techniques,program design, coding, debugging, testing and documentation. The course stresses concepts common to all programming. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 090 or 091, of consent of Instructional Unit. [SE]
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HTML FUNDAMENTALS
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CTEC 122
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to website development through the mastery of the fundamentals of HTML, XHTML, and CSS coding for web pages. Intended to give the student the basic skills required to hand-code web pages from scratch. A four-page website will be developed. Topics include: text editors, essential elements, images, links, lists, forms, tables, and CSS-based page layout.
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INTRO TO VISUAL BASIC
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CTEC 123
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to designing, creating, and debugging Windows application using Visual Basic. Concepts of event-driven programming, user-interface design, and data access are covered. Focuses on developing applications in a GUI (graphical use interface) environment. Prerequisite: Agrade of "C" or better in CTEC 121, or consent of Instructional Unit.[GE]
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VISUAL BASIC .NET I
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CTEC 124
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to designing, creating, and debugging Microsoft Windows applications using Visual Basic .Net. Concepts of object oriented programming, user-interface design, and data access are covered. Focuses on developing applications in the Visual Studio.Net environment. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 121, or consent of Instructional Unit. [SE]
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INTRO TO WEB SCRIPTING
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CTEC 126
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to using scripting to add functionality to HTML documents (Web pages). Includes an overview of current scripting languages andtechniques. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 120 and CTEC 122, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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INTRO TO PHP
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CTEC 127
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4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to PHP, a server-side scripting language offering tools for dynamic website development, to create features like shopping carts, login authentication, and database lookups. Topics include HTML/PHPintegration, the syntax of PHP, methods of structuring a dynamic website, and how to integrate databases. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 120 and CTEC 122, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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INTRO TO UNIX
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CTEC 140
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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An introduction to the structure and use of the UNIX operating system. Topics covered include: file management, common utilities, and (basic) shell programming. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 090 or 091, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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UNIX SYSTEM ADMIN
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CTEC 141
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Fundamental concepts, ideas and practices of administrating the UNIX operating system. Topics include account management, file systems, startup and shutdown, printing, security, backups, configuration, optimization and basic networking. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 140, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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UNIX POWER TOOLS
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CTEC 143
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Continuing skills development using various basic UNIX tools in the shell environment; building on skills developed in prerequisite courses, students learn about shell scripts, sed, awk, and regular expressions; preparation for using UNIX or UNIX-like system power tools. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better CTEC 121 and CTEC 140, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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INTRO LOCAL AREA NETWORK
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CTEC 150
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Fall Winter Spring |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the terminology, concepts and basic operations of local area network systems. Windows workstations will be used in Windows domain and in Novell Netware local area networks. [GE]
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NETWORKING CONCEPTS
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CTEC 151
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Concept course covering a wide range of vendor and product neutral networking technologies by focusing on networking fundamentals such as protocols, implementation, support, and topologies. Students examine TPC/IP subnetting, networking operating systems, security and troubleshooting. Course is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA Networking+ Certification exam and for further vendor-specific training and certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 150 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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INTRO TO ACCESS
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CTEC 180
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Introductory and intermediate skills for Microsoft Access for people who use and maintain Access databases. Topics include creation of tables, queries, forms and subforms, reports and subreports, and macros using both design view and wizards. Introduction to special fields such as memos, OLE and drop-down menus within the tables and forms; and using validation rules and referential integrity to insure the data is 'clean'.
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INTRO DATABASE DESIGN
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CTEC 181
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Database design for those who need to design, create, and maintain databases. Presents the information level databases design concepts relative to any relational database structure (DBMS), and then focuses on the physical level design of a database using MS Access as the DBMS. Topics covered are: Intro to DB Management, The Relational Model Database Normalization Design Methodology, and Creation of Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports and Macros using MS Access. This is a beginning course and requires no prior experience in database design or Access. It doesassume prior knowledge or MS Windows. [GE]
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CO-OP WORK EXP
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CTEC 199
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specificlearning objectives and employer evaluation. Prerequisite: Consent ofInstructional Unit and completion of or concurrent enrollment in HDEV195, 198 or 200 required. [GE]
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PC HELP DESK
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CTEC 200
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Work experience for Microcomputer Support Specialist students. Students will work at the CTEC Help Desk. Days and times are arranged to meet the students' scheduling needs. Students earning the MCSS degree or MCSS certification are required to sign up for at least 3 credits and will be expected to work 3 hours per week at the Help Desk. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 104, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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A+PC O/S TECHNOLOGIES
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CTEC 201
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Intermediate course in technical topics related to computer operatingsystem fundamentals. Covers installation,configuration and upgrading operating systems. Includes diagnosing problems and general troubleshooting skills. Basic network capabilities of operating systems are covered. Designed to help prepare students for A+ hardware certification exam. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in ELEC 107, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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A+ ESSENTIALS
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CTEC 210
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Fall Winter Spring |
6.0 Credits
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66 hours of lecture |
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Technical topics related to computer hardware and operating system fundamentals as defined by COMP-TIA A+ certification. Includes identification and installation of hardware; installation, configuration and upgrading operating systems; diagnosing problems and general troubleshooting skills; and basic network capabilities of operating systems. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 110.
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DESKTOP SUPP ESSENTIALS
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CTEC 220
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Fall Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to skills and knowledge necessary to support end users by providing direct, front-line, corporate and home end-user support asdefined by the Microsoft Desktop Support Technician certification (MCDST). Topics include troubleshooting, hardware and software basics, and elements of desktop support for different versions of MS Windows. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 210 or consent of Instructional Unit.
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INTERMED VISUAL BASIC
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CTEC 224
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Intermediate course in Visual Basic Programming. Topics include: Custom controls, error handling and debugging, interface design, graphics and multimedia, working with databases and Windows API functions. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 123, or consent of Instructional Unit. [SE]
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C# .NET
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CTEC 226
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Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Fundamental concepts of designing and writing C# ("C-sharp") computerprograms. Topics covered include: problem solving techniques, forms and object-oriented program design, coding, debugging, testing and documentation. Emphasizes understanding and use of Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 121. CTEC 124 is recommended.
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ADVANCED PHP
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CTEC 227
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4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to advanced coding methods in PHP: XML integration, developing classes, application structures, portability, CVS, security, database connectivity, and the use of advanced features such as image manipulation; emphasis on Internet research for problem solving. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 127, or consent of Instructional unit. [GE]
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INTRO NET SECURITY
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CTEC 230
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to concepts and fundamentals of network security; topicsinclude attacks, identify theft, and viruses. Focus on activities showing ways hackers enter networks and how security technologies work. Network+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 151. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in DNET 121 or CTEC 151, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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UNIX NETWORK ADMIN & SEC
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CTEC 240
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Skills development for configuring and administering a TCP/IP network. Topics include configuring basic networking, client services, file sharing services, major network services, cryptography, user, file, andnetwork security, and other relevant topics. Prerequisite: A grade of"C" or better in CTEC 141, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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SCRIPTING WITH PERL
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CTEC 241
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the Perl language in the Unix environment. Topics include text processing, report generation, system administration tasks, and CGI scripting for interactive web pages. Projects emphasize hands-on, practical applications of the language. Previous programming experience and knowledge of basic HTML strongly recommended. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 140, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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WINDOWS ADMIN
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CTEC 250
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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This course helps students gain knowledge and skills needed to support Microsoft Windows. Topics covered: setup, configuration, customization, optimization, network integration and administration, troubleshooting, and messaging. A+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 201. Network+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 151. Previous networking experience is recommended but not required. Designed to help students prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam #70-270. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 201 and CTEC 151, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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WIN NETWORK TROUBLSHOOT
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CTEC 269
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2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Knowledge and applied skills for installing and troubleshooting Windows 2003 networked systems. Concurrent enrollment in CTEC 273 and CTEC 274, or consent of instructional unit. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" orbetter in CTEC 272, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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MANAGE WIN SRVR 2003
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CTEC 271
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources in a Microsoft Windows Server TM 2003 environment; covers tasks for managing users, computer, and group accounts; managing access to network resources; managing printers; managing an organizational unit in a network based on Active Directory TM directory service; and implementing Group Policy to manage users and computers. Network+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 151. A+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 201. This course (along with CTEC 272)will help prepare student for Microsoft Certification Exam #70-290. Concurrent enrollment in CTEC 272 or consent of Instructional Unit. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 151 and CTEC 201, consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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MAINTAIN WIN SRVR 2003
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CTEC 272
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3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectivelymaintain server resources, to monitor server performance, and to manage device drivers, hard disks, disaster recovery, and Software Update Services. Network+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 151. A+ Certification satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 201. This course (along with CTEC 271) will help prepare student for Microsoft Certification Exam #70-290. Concurrent enrollment in CTEC 271 or consent of Instructional Unit. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 151and CTEC 201, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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NET HOSTS-WIN SRVR 2003
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CTEC 273
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2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Windows Server 2003 networking infrastructure; covers tasks such as IP address management and client computer TCP/IP properties setup. Microsoft Certified ProfessionalExam #70-290 satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 272. This course (along with CTEC 274) will help prepare student for Microsoft Certification Exam #70-291. Concurrent enrollment in CTEC 269 and CTEC 274 or consent of Instructional Unit. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 272, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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NET SRVC-WIN SRVR 2003
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CTEC 274
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server TM2003 networking infrastructure; covers tasks for managing routing, DHCP, WINS, secure IPSec communications, and managing and monitoring network access. Microsoft Certified Professional Exam #70-290 satisfies the prerequisite of CTEC 272. This course (along with CTEC 273) will help prepare student for Microsoft Certification Exam #70-291. Concurrent enrollment in CTEC 269 and CTEC 273, or consent of Instructional Unit. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 272, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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SELECTED TOPICS
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CTEC 280
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
6.0 Credits
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66 hours of lecture |
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Varying topics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructional unit. [GE]
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DATABASE IMPLEMT/ACCESS
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CTEC 281
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Instruction in advanced database applications and Microsoft extensions. Topics include Visual Basic for applications, Data Access objects, OLE controls, creation of add-ins, security implementation, database replication for synchronization, accessing, external data sources, and managing client/server issues. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 181 and CTEC 123, consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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PROGRAMMING WITH SQL
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CTEC 282
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5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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SQL language and syntax. Design, installation, and maintenance of theSQL database as a programatic datasource using Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. Includes programming techniques that integrate SQL Server 7.0 withthe Microsoft Active X Data Objects (ADO) and Data Management Objects(DMO) COM libraries. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CTEC 181 and CTEC 224, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
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CTEC 290
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Opportunity to plan, organize, and complete special projects approvedby the department. Prerequisite: Consent of instructional unit. [GE]
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