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DP 103
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Computer
Information Systems |
3 credits
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This foundation course acquaints students with
current computer terminology and concepts associated with computer
hardware and software. Students are given hands-on experience with
Microsoft Office applications—Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
Concentration is on Excel and Access. The Internet is used as a research
and communication tool. Class/Lab hrs. 4. It is strongly recommended
that students with minimal computer experience take OFTEC 110
Keyboarding/Information Processing before this course.
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DP 108A
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Object
Oriented Programming Logic |
3
credits |
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This is an introduction to programming design,
logic and fundamental problem solving. Emphasis is on object oriented
and event driven programming. Students use looping, if-then, case
structures, arrays, built-in functions, user defined functions, database
connectivity with ADO, and GUI techniques as well as the design and use
of classes including class methods and attributes. Focus is on designing
object-oriented business programs that have a graphical user interface.
Class/Lab hrs. 4. Pre- or Corequisite: DP 103 Computer Information
Systems.
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DP 110
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Visual
Basic for Business |
3 credits
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This course teaches the principles of programming
including the constructive use of control structures, primitive data types,
functions, formats and the program development process using event driven
programming and object-oriented programming of Visual Basic. Emphasis is on
the object-oriented approach to application development, rapid application
development within a graphical environment and the logical approach to
offering business solutions. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Prerequisite: DP 108A Object
Oriented Programming Logic.
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DP 112
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PC
Hardware
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3 credits
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This course explains the hardware components found in
every computer system. Students learn the technical skills to diagnose
standard computer problems through discussion, group projects and hands-on
labs. Focus is be placed on the troubleshooting techniques necessary to
succeed in a computer support position. This course prepares students for
the A+ Core Hardware Certification exam. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Pre- or
Corequisite: DP 103 Computer Information Systems. Offered every semester.
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DP 130
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Co-Op
Education in CIS I
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3 credits
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DP 131
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Co-Op
Education in CIS II |
3 credits
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Co-op courses are designed to promote career
awareness through cooperative work experience in a specific field.
Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work
experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written
assignments are required. 225 work hours required. Prerequisite:
Approval of Curriculum Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in
curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in ENG 101 Comp & Lit I or
equivalent for total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this
specific curriculum. For DP 131, DP 130 is required.
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DP 210
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Internet
Technologies |
3 credits
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The fundamentals of programming that support a
multi-tiered, client/server, database-driven, E-business and E-commerce
web site. Technologies that are discussed and applied include xHTML,
Dynamic HTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, XSL,
VBScript, Active Server Pages (ASP), shopping carts, auction sites and
security. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Pre- or Corequisite: DP 235B Networking for
Business.
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DP 213
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PC
Operating Systems |
3
credits |
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Students learn the technical skills required to
diagnose standard computer problems through discussion, group projects
and hands-on training. Emphasis is on the fundamentals, installation,
configuration, upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting of Operating
Systems and Application Programs. The course’s learning objectives
include standard A+ Operating System certification requirements.
Class/Lab hrs. 4. Pre- or Corequisite DP 103 Computer Information
Systems.
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DP 214A
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Management Information Systems |
3
credits |
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An overview of management information systems is
presented; including IS managerial concepts and information system
support of functional areas of business. Concepts include alignment of
information systems strategy with organizational strategy, MIS
components and organizational structures, issues in the design and
implementation of systems, and understanding the role of information
systems in organizations. Emphasis is placed on the solution of real
world problems faced by managerial end users through the use of advanced
spreadsheet design and analysis. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Prerequisite: DP 103
Computer Information Systems.
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DP 215B
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Systems Analysis and Design |
3 credits
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This course is designed to guide the student
through the evolution of a system, an analysis of the present flow of
information and the specifications, selection, and implementation of
information processing systems. It concentrates on methods, techniques
and tools used to determine information requirements and the
documentation of these requirements in a thorough and unambiguous form.
Traditional systems analysis components are applied to e-Commerce sites.
The course uses both DFD and UML to graphically represent systems using
a software diagramming package. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Prerequisite: DP 235B
Networking for Business.
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DP 220B
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Database
Management Systems |
3 credits
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Introduction to fundamentals of database management
systems, techniques for database design, and principles of database
administration. Course emphasizes data modeling (E-R and UML), database
design, database application development, and database management.
Topics include conceptual models; logical models; normalization; SQL,
architectures such as centralized, distributed and client/server;
database integrity; database security; error recovery; and concurrency
control. Students develop their own individual database applications.
Class/Lab hrs. 4. Prerequisite: DP 103 Computer Information Systems.
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DP 235B
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Networking for Business |
3 credits
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This course teaches networking of computers and is
oriented toward a Network+ certification. Topics that are explored
include protocols, topologies, architecture, routers, hubs, bridges,
repeaters, frame relay, packet switching, network topologies, and
configurations and troubleshooting. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Pre- or
Corequisite: DP 103 Computer Information Systems or equivalent
experience.
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DP 245 |
Principles of Security and Forensics (CIS) |
3 credits
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A survey course of both managerial and technical
aspects of security. Topics include the legal and professional issues of
information security, risk management, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion
detection, access control, cryptography, operating system
vulnerabilities, file system security, and the basics of computer
forensics. Course learning objectives address knowledge areas of CISSP
(Certified information Systems Security
Professional) core certification requirements. Class/Lab hrs. 4. Pre- or
Corequisite: DP 235B Networking for Business.
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DP 250 |
Network Security |
3 credits
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This course examines the principles, mechanisms,
and implementation of network security and data protection. Students
learn about IT industry-wide security topics, including communication
security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control,
authentication, external attack, and operational and organization
security. The content of this course prepares the student for CompTIA
Security+ Certification. Class/Lab hrs. 4.
Prerequisite: DP 245 Principles of Security
and Forensics.
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DP 255 |
Computer Forensics |
3 credits
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This course presents methods to properly conduct a
computer forensics investigation, beginning with a discussion of ethics
while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of
Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Student should
have a working knowledge of hardware and operating systems to maximize
their success on projects and exercises throughout the course. Class/Lab
hrs. 4. Prerequisite: DP 245 Principles of
Security
and Forensics.
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