Computer Science

CPS 100              Computer Basics        3 cr

This class is designed for the beginning student and will allow the student to gain proficiency using Microsoft Word as well as become familiar with using the Internet, email, attachments, search engines, scanners, and digital cameras.  The advanced student may choose to test out of this course.  (Fall, Spring)

CPS  101         Computer Applications       3 cr

This class begins with advanced techniques in Microsoft Word and then goes on to teach proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Access.  Upon completion, the student will have the skills necessary to pass the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification tests for each of these programs.   (Spring) Prerequisite – CPS 100

CPS  105         introduction to databases       3 cr

Databases are the best tools ever invented for keeping track of the things you care about. Relational database management systems are vital to many organizations. Many database management system (DBMS) tools run on a variety of hardware platforms. The differences among the tools can be many, but all serious products have one thing in common: They support data access and manipulation in SQL, the industry-standard language specifically designed to enable people to create and manage databases. Students will learn to use SQL to build relational databases and get useful information out of them. This course will show the student step-by-step how to make database designs a reality using SQL:2003.  People with skills in creating and managing databases are in high demand in industry today.   (Spring) Prerequisite – CPS 100

CPS 110      WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT            3 CR

This class will teach the student the basics in web page development using the latest versions of HTML and XML and Cascading Style Sheets.  Software used to do this will include Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe GoLive.  In addition, the class will explore the use of various multimedia technologies including flash and streaming media. Students will learn to upload using FTP.  Students will also learn about the differences between various browsers and versions and the basics of including scripts.  (Spring) Prerequisite – CPS 100.

CPS 116          Pc-ware      3 cr

This introductory survey course covers hardware and software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.  Upon completion, students will have the requisite skills to sit the A+ Hardware exam which is the first of 2 exams for the CompTIA A+ certification.  (Fall) Prerequisite – CPS 100

CPS 122          Cisco I         3 cr

Some objectives for this course include the following: identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model, describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them, define and describe the function of the OSI Network layer. Students will be able to: define and describe the function of a MAC address, define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation, describe the different classes of IP addresses and subnetting, and identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols. (Fall)

CPS 123          Cisco II        3 cr

Some objectives for this course are to: examine router elements (RAM, ROM, CDP show,) describe connection-oriented network service and connectionless network service, and identify their key differences. Students will be able to:  define flow control and describe the three basic methods used in networking, manage configuration files from the privileged exec mode, list problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with topology changes, and describe techniques to reduce the number of these problems. (Spring)

CPS 200          Server Administration       3 cr

Students will learn how to install and configure server software, create and manage user accounts, set policies and permissions, monitor network, configure and enable network security. (Spring) Prerequisites – CPS 116 and CPS 122.

CPS  205         Computer Graphics    3 cr

This class will teach the student how to use powerful imaging editing software to manipulate photos and graphics.  Some of the software that will be used is Jasc Paint Shop Pro and Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as exposing the student to Adobe Photoshop.  (Fall)  Prerequisite – CPS 100.

CPS 210         Introduction to Computer Programming        3 CR

This class will teach the student how to write programs in Visual Basic .NET. Students will learn how to use toolbox controls, add menus and dialog boxes, decision structures, the use of loops and timers, debugging tools, create and use standard modules, and how to handle runtime errors that occur in their programs. (Note: Student must be running Windows 2000 or newer and have 2 GB free disk space to load Visual Studio .NET) (Fall)

CPS 215          Web applications development       3 cr

This course will build on CPS 210 Intro to Programming & 110 Web Development.  Students will learn how to develop data-driven applications and Web services by creating ASP.NET applications using Visual Basic.NET, ADO.NET, and XML and put all these technologies together to develop real-world applications.  This will empower a Microsoft programmer who is ready to build next-generation web applications and web services on the .NET Platform. (Spring) Prerequisites – CPS 110 and CPS 210

CPS  220         Operating Systems     3 cr  

This class will give the student a broad understanding of the many computer operating systems currently being used.  Currently, these include DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, 2000, XP, Unix, Linux and Mac OS X.  Differences will be explored as well as configuration skills and techniques for the various systems.  As new versions are released, this class will stay current with the new trends in technology.  This course will continue from where PC Ware left off to prepare the student to sit the A+ Operating Systems exam which is the second of 2 exams needed to obtain the CompTIA A+ Certification  (Fall)

CPS 235          Security Essentials        3 cr

The demand for skilled information security professionals has never been greater.  This course will provide broad-based, foundation-level knowledge in the field of Information Security.  Some of the concepts covered will include access control, malicious code, email and Internet security, wireless LANs, firewalls, cryptography, disaster recovery and incident response. (Fall)

CPS 250 Selected studies            1-4 cr

Topics will reflect particular competencies of the faculty, and will consider the needs and requests of the student. (Fall, Spring)

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