Austin Community College
Fall 2008 - CLOSED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 07/24/2008 08:00:35
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
E [18/18] 21454 Lec 009 NRG 4230 MW 8:35am - 9:50am Staff
Lab 009 NRG 4207 W 10:00am - 10:50am
ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
B+ [12/12] 25996 Lec 001 RGC 117 MW 5:40pm - 7:20pm OH Hanson, James
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
E [24/24] 21452 OPC 007 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Kohls, Mary
21452 - Internet access required. M. Kohls, 223.3185, email: kohls@austincc.edu
Use RGC open lab or other campuses on space-available basis. MANDATORY online orientation
at www.austincc.edu/kohls/ during 1st week of class. May use Office 2003 or Office
2007 (See Syllabus)
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Page Programming
B [24/24] 23474 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Scholl, Judith
23474 - Internet access required. J. Scholl, 223.8055. NO programming prerequisite.
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/jscholl or email jscholl@austincc.edu
for appointment from 8/23-8/29.
12 Week Session September 22 - December 14
ITSY 1300 Fundamentals of Information Security
Basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed. Additional topics include: instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, encryption, and protection from viruses.
ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets
Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and importance of electronic spreadsheets. Prerequisite: One semester of programming, or COSC 1301, or COSC 1300, or department approval.
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment will be covered. The course will also explore business applications of software, including spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
ITCC 1306 CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics
An introduction to Cisco basic router configuration for local area networks. Topics include initial router configuration for TCP/IP, management of the configuration, backup of router configuration files, routing protocols. Prerequisite: ITNW 1325 or department approval.
ITSC 1307 UNIX Operating System I
A study of the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Topics include introductory systems management concepts. Prerequisite: One semester of programming.
ITSE 1307 Introduction to C++ Programming
Introduction to computer programming using C++. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design with development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. This is an introduction to the C++ programming language and its subset, the C programming language. Program structure, blocks, storage types, console and file I/O, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, call-by-reference, call-by-value, and dynamic memory allocation will be discussed. The concept of classes will be introduced. The differences between C++ and C will also be discussed. Prerequisite: COSC 1315 or department approval.
ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Prerequisite: COSC 1300 (or corequisite) or department approval.
ITSE 1330 Introduction to C# Programming
Data types, control structures, functions, syntax, and semantics of the language, classes, class relationships, and exception handling. This course is an introduction to computer programming for Windows. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation, including language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, files and databases. The following C# topics will be covered: C# syntax, basics of C# classes, interfaces, exception handling, assemblies, .NET collections, Windows Forms, and relational database programming using ADO.NET. The Microsoft Visual Studio .NET IDE will be used for program development. Prerequisite: ITSE 1331 or COSC 1315.
ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming .NET
Introduction to computer programming using Visual BASIC. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files.
ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to the Internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer, and publish information. Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet. Prerequisite: COSC 1300 or COSC 1301 (or corequisite) or department approval.
ITMT 1340 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Managing accounts and resources, maintaining server resources, monitoring server performance, and safeguarding data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. Prerequisite: ITNW 1325.
GAME 1343 Game and Simulation Programming I
Game and simulation programming. Includes advanced pointer manipulation techniques and pointer applications, points and vectors, sound, and graphics. Incorporate sound and graphics in programs; develop programs that utilize 2D graphics; develop a basic 2D game; and write programs using advanced pointer techniques and applications. Prerequisite: COSC 1320 and GAME 1303.
ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
An introduction to the design and creation of relational databases. Topics include storing, retrieving, updating, and displaying data using Structured Query Language (SQL) and Procedure Language (PL). Prerequisite: ITSE 2309.
ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
Designing, planning, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting wireless LANs (WLANs). Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies. Prerequisite: ITNW 1325.
ITSE 1356 Introduction to XML
Introduction of skills and practice related to the Extensible Markup Language/Simple Object Access Protocol. Topics to be covered will include: elements, attributes, namespaces, entities, and what constitutes a well-formed document. Prerequisite: Corequisites: COSC 1300 or department approval.
ITMT 1400 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows
Provides Microsoft Windows support professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to support newer versions of Microsoft Windows. Addresses the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. In-depth, hands-on training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows. Prerequisite: ITNW 1325, ITSC 1425, and COSC 1301.
ITSE 1401 Web Design Tools
Designing and publishing web documents. Exploration of tools available for creating and editing web documents. An introduction to designing and publishing web documents. Includes basic markup language, hyperlinks, tables, frames, images, and forms. Exploration of tools available for creating and editing web documents. Course emphasizes web page/site design and development with an application software tool. Prerequisite: Competency in desktop operating systems and computer applications or departmental approval.
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Page Programming
Web page programming including mark-up and scripting languages. Introduction to structure and object oriented programming design. Course includes use of XHTML and JavaScript programming languages.
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware
A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: COSC 1300 and one semester of programming or department approval.
ITSE 1450 System Analysis and Design
Comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of computer information systems using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools. Prerequisite: Two semesters of programming or department approval.
ITSY 2300 Operating System Security
Safeguard computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to configure operating systems to industry security standards. Prerequisite: ITSY 1300.
ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security
Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities. Prerequisite: ITSY 1300.
GAME 2302 Mathematical Applications for Game Development
Presents applications of mathematics and science in game and simulation programming. Includes the utilization of matrix and vector operations, kinematics, and Newtonian principles in games and simulations. Also covers code optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 1316.
ITSE 2305 Windows Programming (Visual Basic .NET)
Introduction to computer programming for windows. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, files and databases. The course will also emphasize object-oriented programming with encapsulation (creating classes and instances), inheritance (defining classes the inherit data and/or methods from existing classes) and polymorphism (overriding base-class methods in derived classes). Prerequisite: One semester of programming or department approval.
ITSE 2309 Database Programming: Oracle
Application development using database programming techniques emphasizing database structures, modeling, and database access. This course instructs the student in the essential concepts and design methodology for the Relational Database Model as implemented by Oracle. Other topics include: the Data definition Language, the Data Manipulation Language, database normalization, transaction processing, security, multi-user problems and solutions. Prerequisite: COSC 1315 (or corequisite) or departmental approval.
ITSE 2317 Java Programming (Intermediate)
Introduction to JAVA programming with object-orientation. Emphasis on the fundamental syntax and semantics of JAVA for applications and web applets. Prerequisite: ITSE 2321 or department approval.
ITNW 2321 Networking with TCP/IP
Set up, configure, use and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on networking operating systems. Prerequisite: ITNW 1325.
ITSE 2321 Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
Introduction to object-oriented programming. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design with classes, including development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes object-oriented programming techniques, classes, and objects. Prerequisite: COSC 1315 or ITSE 1411 or department approval.
ITSY 2330 Intrusion Detection
Computer information systems security monitoring, intrusion detection and crisis management. Includes alarm management, signature configuration, sensor configuration, and troubleshooting components. Emphasizes identifying, resolving, and documenting network crises and activating the response team. Prerequisite: ITSY 2300 and ITSY 2301.
ITSC 2337 UNIX Operating Systems II
Advanced study of the UNIX operating system. Includes advanced concepts of system management and communication, the installation and maintenance of software, network security, and data integrity issues. Prerequisite: ITSC 1307 or departmental approval.
INEW 2338 Advanced Java Programming: Visual
Continued study of the use of the Java programming language for writing complex and sophisticated stand-alone applications and internet Applets having visual objectives. Prerequisite: ITSE 2317 or departmental approval.
GAME 2341 Game Scripting
Scripting languages with emphasis on game concepts and simulations. Describe the role of scripts in the development of games, simulations, and other software; and apply appropriate scripting structure and syntax for game and/or simulation software development. Prerequisite: GAME 1343.
GAME 2342 Game Development Using C++
Skill development in C++ programming for games and simulations. Examines real-world C++ development issues. Utilize standard game libraries; examine interfaces, exceptions, file access, and random numbers; and create basic game or simulation frameworks building upon C++ knowledge. Prerequisite: COSC 1320.
ITSY 2343 Computer System Forensics
In-depth study of system forensics including methodologies used for analysis of computer security breaches. Gather and evaluate evidence to perform postmortem analysis of a security breach. Prerequisite: ITSY 2342.
ITSE 2349 Advanced Visual Basic Programming .NET
Further applications of programming techniques using Visual BASIC. Topics include file access methods, data structures and modular programming, program testing and documentation. Database controls, SQL, classes, report writers, and Internet topics, database connectivity and object-oriented methods are also covered. Prerequisite: ITSE 2305.
ITSC 2364 Practicum -- CIS, General
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing with B average.
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming
Techniques for web development. Includes server-side and client-side scripting. Intermediate applications for web authoring. Topics may include server side includes (SSI), Perl, HTML, Java, Javascript, and/or ASP. Prerequisite: ITSE 1411.
ITNW 2405 Network Administration for Novell NetWare
Preparation to effectively manage a Novell NetWare network. Topics include network components, user accounts and groups, network file systems, file system security, and network printing. Prerequisite: ITNW 2321 or department approval.
ITSE 2431 Advanced C++ Programming
Further application of C++ programming techniques including subjects such as file access, abstract data structures, class inheritance, and other advanced techniques. The following C++ programming topics are covered: classes, objects, function and operator overloading, inheritance and dynamic polymorphism, templates, exception handling, reference counting, complex data structures, complex input/output standard and file handling techniques, program documentation and other advanced C++ techniques. Prerequisite: COSC 1320 or department approval.
ITSE 2456 Oracle Database Administration I
Fundamentals of the tasks and functions required of a database administrator. While Oracle is the primary DBMS utilized, the concepts and procedures presented in this course are typical for any Database Management System server. Prerequisite: ITSE 1345 or department approval.