CISA 100

Orientation for the Successful Online Student

This course will provide the student with basic information necessary to take an online course via the Internet. Subjects will include connecting to the World Wide Web, sending e-mails with attachments, learning netiquette, participating in threaded discussion groups, chat rooms, group projects, and interactive asynchronous and synchronous methods utilized for online communication.

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CISA 130

Computer Literacy

Designed to familiarize students with the basics of a current word processing program, database program, and World Wide Web. Students learn how to produce and format documents and tables; use graphic elements; navigate the Internet; receive e-mail; electronically manage a journal and calendar; and use a database to manage records electronically.

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CISA 134

Internet Essentials

(cross-listed as ENGI 134)

A course that emphasizes successful Internet resources usage. Learn how to confidently integrate the conductivity to Internet into your course work and major. Master electronic mail and browsing the World Wide Web of Internet. Become successful in locating and retrieving information. Other topics will include Gopherspace, UseNet, IRC, Telnet and FTP. Technical aspects of how Internet works, getting connected from home, and creating a WWW Home page are also covered.

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CISA 160

Beginning Database

Provides an introduction and hands-on training in the use of microcomputer database software. The basic concepts of Structure as well as specific commands and functional capabilities will be covered. Files will be created, data manipulated, output formatted, and reports produced. Students will gain experience in modular programming techniques and constructing program loops. Specific applications will include batch mode, interactively finding and editing data, and simultaneously accessing two databases to isolate exception conditions or update files.

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CISA 165

Beginning Spreadsheets

Provides information and hands-on training in the use of microcomputer-based spreadsheet software. An introduction to the basic concepts of an electronic spreadsheet as well as the specific commands and functions will be covered. Advanced topics will include macros, business graphics, database, and interactive menus. Spreadsheet documents will be produced for a variety of applications for business use.

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CISA 170

Keyboarding 1

An introduction to the basic operation of a microcomputer that emphasizes the mastery of the keyboard “by touch”, correct posture, and correct keying techniques. As an introduction to word processing, business correspondence, tables, reports and employment documents are covered.

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CISA 171

Keyboarding 2

Course provides further development of basic keyboarding techniques. Introduces students to the basic operation of a microcomputer system. Specialized business projects are covered.

Recommended Preparation: CISA 170, or equivalent keying skill

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CISA 172

Keyboarding Skill Development

A short-term course that provides techniques and practice for increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy. Utilizes an individualized instructional approach in a laboratory setting. Repeatable three times for credit. Credit/No Credit grading.

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CISA 180

Creating Web Pages With HTML

This class will cover Hypertext Markup Language and its use in creating documents for the WorldWide Web. Related topics such as Uniform Resource Locators and Multimedia will be introduced.

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CISA181

Enhancing Web Pages with DHTML

DHTML or Dynamic Hyper Text Markup Language allows you to enhance your web pages to offer the web page viewer a better experience and give you greater control of WHAT and HOW the information is presented to the viewer. You, as the web page author can create documents that dynamically interact with the user. Examples include: animated text that moves AND changes in response to user action, Pop-up and Drop-down menus that provide users with quick access to other pages.

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CISA 182

Javascript

This class will introduce the enhancement of documents for the World Wide Web using JavaScript. This class builds on the Web pages with HTML class and will continue multimedia topics.

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CISA 184

Web Page Design using Microsoft Frontpage

Design, construct, and publish pages for the World Wide Web using Microsoft FrontPage. Recommended Preparation: COMS 110

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CISA 186

Beginning Word Processing

A “hands-on” course designed to introduce the fundamentals of a current word processing program. Emphasis is on developing word processing skills and techniques for the workplace.

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CISA 210

Microcomputer Operating Systems

Introduction to microcomputer operating systems: comparison of windows and DOS (disk operating system), command structures, terminology, printer operation. Trouble-shooting the PC; comparison of operating commands in various applications of routine computer work functions.

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CISA 212

Introduction to Unix

An introduction to the effective use of the Unix operating system. Both the single-user and multi-user capabilities of the system will be explored.

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CISA 270

Keyboarding 3

An advanced office simulation course to develop keyboarding competency, editing, and document processing ability. Includes comprehensive review of rules covering written communication to develop proofreading skills for mechanical, format, content, and spelling errors.

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CISA 284

Advanced Wordprocessing

A “hands-on” course covering the advanced features of one or more word processing programs. Material will include enhancing and manipulating documents with special features, using borders and frames with pictures, tables, charts, outlines, graphic features, formatting,  styles, and designing of various types of documents. Emphasis is on developing advanced word processing skills and techniques for the workplace.

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CISA 287

Desktop Publishing

A “hands-on” course covering features of the desktop publishing capabilities of a word processing program. Students will learn to prepare attractive business and personal documents, promotional documents, Web pages, and PowerPoint presentations.

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CISA 288

Presentation Software

A “hands-on” course designed to introduce the fundamentals of a current presentation software program. Emphasis is on developing presentation software skills for use in the workplace.

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CISA 289

Advanced Desktop Publishing

A “hands-on” course designed to expand and enhance a student’s basic knowledge of the desktop publishing capabilities of a word processing program. Students will learn to prepare brochures, Web pages, newsletters, reports and manuals.

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CISA 298

Selected Topics in Computer Information Systems - Applications

Topics in Computer Information's Systems - Applications not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit to be determined in relation to community/student needs and available staff. May be offered as a seminar, lecture/lab or lab class.

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CISN 110

Networking Fundamentals

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of computer networking. It is designed to make the student aware of the various elements, protocols and software within the networking environment.

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CISN 120

Network Administration

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform post-installation and day-to-day network administrative tasks in single-domain and multiple-domain networks on Windows NT, 2000, and XP.

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CISN 130

Network Technical Support

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, customize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, and XP in a single-domain network. In addition, students learn how to integrate Windows networks with other platforms such as Novell NetWare and UNIX networks.

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CISN 141

Operating Systems, Windows 2000 Professional

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, customize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional in a single-domain Microsoft Windows 2000 based network.

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CISN 142

Operating Systems, Windows XP

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, customize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows XP in a single-domain Microsoft Windows based network.

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CISN 145

Active Directory Architecture

This course will prepare the student to install, configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory. Other topics covered include configuring DNS (Domain Name Services) for Active Directory, optimizing components, and security of Active Directory. Students will propose and implement various configurations and test them in hands-on lab case study assignments.

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CISN 150

Exchange Server Administration

This course will prepare the student to plan, deploy and configure electronic mail and messaging solutions utilizing Microsoft Exchange Server. Students will analyze communication and collaboration needs for several types of organizations then propose and implement appropriate solutions. These solutions will also be deployed and tested in hands-on lab work using a Windows Server Platform.

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CISN 160

Networking with TCP/IP

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on Microsoft Windows NT, 2000 and XP operating systems.

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CISN 165

Network and Computer Security

This course will prepare the student to implement security measures on networked and stand-alone computer systems. Students will analyze security risks from a variety of sources including user authentication, file security, denial-of-service-attacks, viruses, and physical attacks. The proposed security solutions will be implemented and tested in hands-on lab work using Windows 2000. These security solutions are also applicable in Windows 9x, ME, NT, XP, and UNIX.

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CISN 170

Basic Router Configuration and Networking

This course builds on the concepts from the Networking Fundamentals (CISN 110). It provides a comprehensive overview of basic router configuration on a local area network (LAN). It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to proceed to a course in router configuration on a wide-area newtwork (WAN). This course is the second of a four-course sequence designed to prepare the student to successfully complete the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Certificate exam.

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CISN 171

Advanced Router Configuration and Networking

This course builds on the concepts from the Networking Fundamentals (CISN 110) and Basic Router Configuration and Networking (CISN 170). It provides a comprehensive overview of router configuration on a Wide Area Network (WAN). This course is the third of a four-course sequence designed to prepare the student to successfully complete the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) certificate exam.

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CISN 172

Router Configuration & Wide Area Networking

This course builds on the concepts from the Networking Fundamentals (CISN 110), Basic Router Configuration and Networking (CISN 170) and Advanced Router Configuration and Networking (CISN 170). It provides a comprehensive overview of router configuration on a Wide Area Network (WAN). This course is the fourth of a four-course sequence designed to prepare the student to successfully complete the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) certification exam.

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CISN 190

Web Hosting

This course teaches student how to support the various features of web hosting on the World Wide Web using Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). Students will learn how to install, configure, and implement all components that comprise an Internet web site.

Recommended Preparation: CISN 110 or

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CISN 298

Selected Topics in Computer Information System - Networks

Topics in computer information system - networks not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit to be determined in relation to community/student need and available staff. May be offered as a seminar, lecture, lecture/lab or lab class.

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