CPST 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
This course introduces students to the microcomputer and some popular
micro applications. Special attention is given to essential concepts,
word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. The course
also provides a preface to operating environments such as Windows.
Includes hands-on laboratory sessions; currently, Microsoft Office
tools are used for this course. Note: This course does
not count toward the requirements for a major or minor in Applied
Computing Systems and Technology but can be used to satisfy the
School of Continuing Studies’ Supporting Requirement of a
computer application course. (Formerly UINS-100)
CPST 107 Mathematics for Information
Technology
CPST 120 Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
This survey provides a broad foundation in the concepts of modern information systems, information processing and information technologies. It provides an overview of the key technology components that make up modern information systems and the processes and issues involved in the development of information systems. (Formerly UCIS-110)
CPST 122 Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic
This introductory programming course assumes no previous programming experience and introduces programming in an "object-like" environment. The student is introduced to the use of problem-solving, logic skills and program design to develop simple computer-based solutions in Visual Basic. Students will write Visual Basic programs using elementary applied computing techniques including editing, calculation, decision branching, control looping, and file I/O. Note: This course does not count toward the requirements for a major or minor in Applied Computing Systems and Technology but can be used to satisfy the School of Continuing Studies’ Supporting Requirement of a computer application course or as a Science Distribution Requirement. (Formerly UCIS-151)
CPST 140 Working with the Internet
This course acquaints the students with the Internet, its uses and history, and a wide variety of tools and applications for effectively accessing information. Students will have the opportunity to learn classic text-based Internet applications, as well as graphical and multimedia capabilities of the World Wide Web. Coverage of basic technologies (e.g., hardware, protocols, authoring software) is included. Note: This course does not count toward the requirements for a major or minor in Applied Computing Systems and Technology but can be used to satisfy the School of Continuing Studies’ Supporting Requirement of a computer application course. (Formerly UINS-227)
CPST 220 Programming Fundamentals
This course presents a structured approach to problem analysis, algorithm design and solution implementation in a high level computer language. Students will learn how to analyze problems and represent solutions in pseudo-code. Students will study the basic concepts of programming, internal representation of data, simple data types, searching and sorting techniques.
CPST 221 Advanced Programming Fundamentals
Prerequisite: CPST-220 or equivalent programming
experience.
This course discusses techniques for solving moderately complex
problems such as modularization. The course will present abstract
data types and data storage concepts. The programming will
involve learning to use classes and objects. Problem solving
will require the design and use of classes and objects in a high
level language.
CPST 230 Database Fundamentals
Prerequisite: CPST-220 or equivalent programming experience.
Introduction to database management systems with an emphasis on relational database concepts, database processing, data modeling, database design, development and implementation. Includes implementation of current DBMS tools and SQL (Formerly UICS-221/UINS-220)
CPST 240 Webpage Design and Development
This course goes beyond mere use of the Internet into the tools and techniques needed to successfully publish digital media. Through lectures, class discussions, and hands-on lab work, you will become acquainted with the hardware, software (on workstations, on servers, and on the Internet), and tool management techniques needed to create and maintain web documents and sites. The course includes coverage of HTML. (Formerly UWEB-229)
CPST 305 Technology and Ethics
This course examines the ethical and social aspects of information technology with emphasis on computing. Pertinent issues include acquisition, access, stewardship, liability, freedom, privacy, control and security. Note: This course can be used to satisfy a School of Continuing Studies’ Humanities Distribution Requirement. (Formerly UINS-351)
CPST 320 Object-Oriented Design & Implementation
Prerequisite: CPST-221 or equivalent programming experience.
This course presents a study and application of Unified Modeling Language to model object-oriented systems. The course concentrates on the implementation of solutions for systems from a modeled system design. (Formerly UCIS-342)
CPST 322 Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Prerequisite: CPST-221 or equivalent programming experience.
This course presents the fundamentals of the JAVA programming language. Topics include JAVA syntax, data types, design of classes, class libraries, data structures, exception handling, threads, input and output, and applet programming. (Formerly UCIS-295)
CPST 323 Programming in C++
Prerequisite: CPST-322 or equivalent programming experience.
This course presents the fundamentals of the C++ programming language. It covers development of computer-based solutions in C++, using object-oriented and event-driven techniques, and accessing databases with open database connectivity. (Formerly UCIS-293)
CPST 324 Visual Application Development
Prerequisite: CPST-322 or equivalent programming experience.
This course presents the development of computer based solutions within a “visual” tool environment using object-oriented and event-driven techniques. It covers fundamental data types and derived data structures of a database engine and the design of effective graphical user interfaces.
CPST 330 Oracle Forms & Reports
Prerequisite: CPST-230 or equivalent database experience.
This course covers the concepts and principles of elementary application component development using Oracle Forms tools and relational databases. Additionally the course covers the design and production of reports using Oracle Corporation's Developer tool. An overview of the structure and toolset of Oracle Developer is provided. Hands-on practices and implementation of forms and reports development is taught in a lab setting. (Formerly UCIS-282)
CPST 331 Relational Database Design and Development
Prerequisite: CPST-230 or equivalent database experience.
This course covers design and development concepts for relational database systems. The students will work on the design and development of a database application by analyzing organizational data needs, model and present those needs using diagrams and specifications, exploring different database designs, and implementing the design in a working system. Topic include normalization, entity-relationship modeling, database application design, data base processing using internet technology, managing multi-user data bases, accessing the database server, sharing enterprise data, and an MS SQL Server Implementation. (Formerly UCIS-340/UINS-321)
CPST 340 Website Development with XML/XHTML
Prerequisite: CPST-240 or equivalent experience.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to programming using XML. Students taking this course should have a working knowledge of HTML and FTP as gained by completing the course Webpage Design course. Students should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and a relational database including relationships of primary and secondary tables via keys and foreign keys. Some sample learning activities are: author XML documents using a given Document Type Definition (DTD); create a DTD; create a CSS and/or XSLT style sheet; create an XML-based information system that brings together the skills learned throughout the course. (Formerly UWEB-302)
CPST 341 Website Development with JavaScript
Prerequisite: CPST-240 or equivalent experience.
This course provides the opportunity to obtain a solid understanding of some of the tools and techniques, beyond basic HTML, used to publish on the Internet via the World Wide Web. Through online 'lectures' and posted materials, electronic discussions, and hands-on 'lab' work you will become acquainted with the computer hardware, software (both used on your machine and the Net), and programming techniques needed to design, create and maintain fully interactive Web documents and sites. This course will primarily on JavaScript programming and some additional advanced techniques and concepts. (Formerly UWEB-303)
CPST 342 Website Development with CGI/Perl
Prerequisite: CPST-240 or equivalent experience.
The tools and techniques, beyond basic HTML, used to publish on the Internet via the World Wide Web. The computer hardware, software and programming techniques needed to design, create and maintain fully interactive Web documents and sites. This course will focus primarily on CGI/Perl programming with some additional advanced techniques and concepts. (Formerly UWEB-304)
CPST 343 Website Development with ASP
Prerequisite: CPST-240 or equivalent experience.
This course teaches the fundamentals of programming for web sites using ASP Active Server Pages, a popular tool for enhancing home pages. The language is part of the Microsoft's internet development tool effort and may be found on millions of websites. Students develop ASP based functions and use SQL statements with Access or SQL Server to interface with a small database application using ASP code. (Formerly UWEB-308)
CPST 350 Information Systems Project Management
Prerequisite: CPST-120 or equivalent experience.
This course provides an introduction to the principles and application of project management techniques with an emphasis on the design and management of Information Systems. Topics include project planning, work team design, project estimation techniques, project reporting, identifying and controlling project risks, budgets, and quality assurance. (Formerly UINS-356)
CPST 355 System Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: CPST-230 or equivalent experience.
Examines the concepts, tools, and techniques used to develop and support computer-based information systems. Systems planning, analysis, design, and implementation are covered. Techniques for studying, documenting, specifying, designing, implementing and testing small and/or enterprise-wide business systems. Analysis and design includes structured and object-oriented methods, using CASE tools. (Formerly UCIS-322/UINS-320)
CPST 360 IT Hardware and Software Fundamentals
Prerequisite: CPST-120 or equivalent experience.
This course covers the principles and applications of computer hardware and software. It supports learning of the hardware/software technology background needed to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective use in an organizational environment. It provides an overview of computer system architectures, the logical interconnection of components for processing data, and the controlling software that manages systems resources. Architectures include single processor and multi-processor systems, single user and multi-user central and networked systems, as well as single and multi-user operating systems. (Formerly UCIS-310)
CPST 361 Internet Server Administration with Windows Server and IIS
Prerequisite: CPST-370 or equivalent experience.
This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of all facets of Microsoft Windows server based web service installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance. The course will focus on hardware, software, Internet protocols, and advanced web server hosting and services. It provides students with the understandings and skills needed to effectively plan, implement, and deploy valuable World Wide Web services in a professional or personal capacity. (Formerly UTEL-316)
CPST 365 Internet Server Administration with Linux and Apache
Prerequisite: CPST-370 or equivalent experience.
This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of all facets of Linux/Unix server based web service installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance. The course will focus on hardware, software, Internet protocols, and advanced web server hosting and services. It provides students with the understandings and skills needed to effectively plan, implement, and deploy valuable World Wide Web services in a professional or personal capacity. (Formerly UTEL-317)
CPST 369 Microcomputer Hardware
The course provides learning opportunities in the various industry-standard hardware components of microcomputers. It also covers their interconnectivity relationships and fundamental system software. This hands-on course emphasizes managing and maintaining the personal computer components: system board, storage drives (especially hard drives), and peripheral equipment (e.g., video and network cards), managing upgrades, etc. (Formerly UINS-312)
CPST 370 Networking Fundamentals
Prerequisite: CPST-120 or equivalent experience.
This course covers topics in data communications and various technologies that affect business communications. In addition to learning common networking terminology, students will examine existing and emerging networking standards and architectures. Also covered are operating systems, wiring topologies, communications protocols, LAN-to-LAN interconnectivity and WAN fundamentals. This course is intended to provide a solid foundation for further study of communications and networking. (Formerly UTEL-261)
CPST 371 Internet Technologies
Prerequisite: CPST-120 or equivalent experience.
The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to Internet technologies and prepare students to pass CompTIA’s broad-based, vendor –independent internet technology certification exam, i-Net +. This course covers a wide range of material about Internet, from using the Internet to demonstrating how the Internet works, using different Internet protocols, programming on the Internet, the Internet infrastructure, security, and e-commerce. It not only introduces a variety of concepts, but also discusses in-depth the most significant aspects of Internet, such as the OSI model of networking. In addition to explaining concepts, the course uses a multitude of real world examples of networking issues from a professional’s standpoint, making it a practical preparation for the real world. (Formerly UTEL-263)
CPST 390 Fundamentals of Information Security and Assurance
Prerequisite: CPST-370 or equivalent experience.
This course provides an introduction to technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, understanding vulnerabilities and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. (Formerly UTEL-318)
CPST 420 Object-Oriented Application Development
Prerequisite: CPST-320 and CPST-322 or equivalent experience.
This course provides an examination of the principles, practices, and applications of programming in an object-oriented environment, including modeling language and processes. The primary objective of the course is to study an object oriented approach to software development that systematically uses a set of object-oriented principles, methods, and tools to build high-quality software. This study involves practical work using a development environment that supports the methods and its notation and processes. Object-oriented methods currently in widespread use are compared. (Formerly UCIS-376)
CPST 430 Database Application Development
Prerequisite: CPST-330 and CPST-331 or equivalent experience.
This course synthesizes principles and design techniques of Prerequisite courses and adds advanced learning components needed to develop a client/server database application. Included are concepts and components of a two-tier client/server application; design and development of database structure, objects, and relationships; design and development of screens/forms to support the database application. Oracle tools are currently being used in this course. (Formerly UCIS-378)
CPST 432 Data Mining and Warehousing
Prerequisite: CPST-330 and CPST-331 or equivalent experience.
In this course students receive an introduction to data warehousing and to the development of data warehouse application. This includes the Build and Test phases of the data mart and data warehouse structures and data warehousing tools, such as Oracle. The course also covers analysis, transformation and loading of data into a data warehouse. It covers the development of the data architecture and physical design and the implementation and administration of the data warehouse. It includes a brief introduction to the basic concepts behind data mining and techniques Applicable to traditionally data-rich industries such as banking, insurance and market research. It is useful for emerging applications in official, environmental and medical statistics. (Formerly UINS-357/UCIS-379)
CPST 435 Database Administration
Prerequisite: CPST-330 and CPST-331 or equivalent experience.
This course parallels Oracle Corporation's second course in its database administration track, "Database Administration." Some topics and activities include: installation and management of a database system; ensuring data integrity; managing database users. Students will work in a lab environment to install Oracle 9i, and will then work their way through a series of crucial system-side activities to learn the various tasks of an Oracle database administrator. (Formerly UCIS-347)
CPST 440 Internet Database Application Development
Prerequisite: CPST-230 and CPST-240 or equivalent experience.
This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation of Internet Databases. The course will cover the architecture, concepts, design approaches, and challenges involved in the development of applications using the Oracle Web Application Server (OAS) for the Web. Students will develop web applications using languages such as HTML, PL/SQL, and Java. The student will build several web applications during the semester. (Formerly UCIS-345)
CPST 445 Multimedia Website Development (3)
Prerequisite: CPST-240 or equivalent experience.
This course provides understandings and skills with some of the tools and techniques of designing, developing and publishing multimedia components on the Internet via the World Wide Web. Students become acquainted with the computer hardware, software (both used on the desktop and the Net), and programming techniques needed to design, create and maintain fully multimedia Web documents and sites. This course will primarily focus on sound, video, and animation component development and publishing. The course relies primarily on "plug-ins" but will require some programming as well. (Formerly UWEB-305)
CPST 450 System Requirements Development and Testing
Prerequisite: CPST-355 or equivalent experience.
This course provides a study of concepts and techniques for planning and developing high quality information systems. Fundamentals of specification (including formal models and representations, documents, and standards) are examined. Methods of specifying and developing requirement for generating information systems are discussed. It covers the tools, methods, and current practices for assessing the quality and correctness of information systems. Topics include the roles of testing and formal verification, fundamentals and formal models of program verification, planning and documentation for quality assurance, methods of performing technical reviews, strategies of system testing and integration planning, and principles and practices used in conducting tests. Projects using these techniques are included.
CPST 455 Applied Systems Analysis
Prerequisite: CPST-355 or equivalent experience.
This course provides for the application of Information Systems concepts to a comprehensive group project for the planning, development and implementation of an information system. Management planning, scheduling, and reporting required. Documentation to include feasibility studies, alternative implementation strategies, programming, testing and users manuals. Appropriate computer assisted software engineering tools are used throughout the project from requirement specification to implementation and testing.
CPST 461 Network Administration
Prerequisite: CPST-360 and CPST-370 or equivalent
experience.
This course covers topics for those pursuing a career in network
administration, such as network support technician, system administrator,
network analyst or help desk technician. Individuals working in
these areas have the responsibility for installing and maintaining
local area networks, based on Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare,
UNIX/Linux, Apple Mac OS X or other network operating systems.
(Formerly UTEL-362)
CPST 464 TCP/IP Protocol
CPST 467 Advanced Network Administration
CPST 470 Wide Area Networks
Prerequisite: CPST-370 and CPST-475 or equivalent
experience.
This course examines wide area network architecture and its protocols.
Topics include analog and digital transmission, error correction
and detection, data link protocols, multiplexing and switching,
xDSL, cable networks, copper and optical media, Ethernet, fast Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet, wireless LANs, ISDN and various routing protocols.
(Formerly UTEL-364)
CPST 471 Managing a Network Infrastructure
Prerequisite: CPST-370 and CPST-475 or equivalent experience.
This course is designed to help students learn how to design, implement and maintaining a network infrastructure, including topics such as the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Name Server (WINS), Domain Naming System (DNS), Remote Access and Virtual Private Networking (VPN.) (Formerly UTEL-365)
CPST 475 IP Routing and Switching
Prerequisite: CPST-370 or equivalent experience.
The TCP/IP suite of protocols is the de facto standard for multi-vendor connectivity within corporations and serves as the basis for Internet connectivity. This course focuses on Internet communications architecture and the internetworking between autonomous systems that is facilitated by IP routing. Layer 2 and Layer 3 (IP Switching) architectures will also be examined in relation to interLAN and VLAN routing. (Formerly UTEL-315)
CPST 493 Network Security
Prerequisite: CPST-390 and CPST-461 or equivalent experience.
This course is designed to provide fundamental skills needed to analyze the internal and external security threats against a network, and to develop security policies that will protect an organization’s information. Students will learn how to evaluate network and Internet security issues and design, and how to implement successful security policies and firewall strategies. In addition, they will learn how to expose system and network vulnerabilities and defend against them. (Formerly UTEL-410)
CPST 495 Website Security
Prerequisite: CPST-240 and CPST-390 or equivalent experience.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to website security and privacy issues. Students will understand how to identify security/privacy issues, recognize security issues involving Java, the Internet and email. Students will also explore techniques and best practices for limiting risk. (Formerly UWEB-235)
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