Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - CANCELLED COURSES

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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:00:48

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
GAME 1343 Game and Simulation Programming I: C# 

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ITSE 1394 Special Topics in Computer Science 
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ITSE 2309 Database Programming: Oracle 
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ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming 
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12 Week Session February 14 - May 15


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15


12 Week Session February 14 - May 15


Course Descriptions All Courses 
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.

 ITSE 1303 Introduction to MySQL
Introduction to fundamentals of SQL and relational databases. Applications 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 in MySQL. 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 department approval.

 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.

 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.

 ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database: Access
Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database. Prerequisite: COSC 1300 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.

 BCIS 1331 Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic .NET
An entry-level programming course in Visual Basic .NET, an event-driven, object-oriented language. Includes developing programs for the business environment, using visual objects and structured programming methods.

 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.

GAME 1343 Game and Simulation Programming I: C#
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.

 ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers: Windows 2008
Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. A study of Active Directory on Windows Server 2008. 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.

 GAME 1359 Game and Simulation Programming II
Design and development of 2D game and simulation programs including user interface design, mathematical elements, image and file structure, and software development techniques. Introduces the basics of 3D graphics related to game and simulation programming. Develop a complete game; and utilize simple vector and matrix operations to create simple wire-frame programs.

 ITSE 1359 Introduction to Scripting Languages: Python
Introduction to scripting languages including basic data types, control structures, regular expressions, input/output, and textual analysis. Prerequisite: One semester of programming or departmental approval.

 ITSE 1391 Special Topics in Computer Programming
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Fundamentals of Software Testing - A study of the multiple phases of testing necessary to ensure the reliability of software products.

ITSE 1392 Special Topics in Computer Programming
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Automated Software Testing - A study of automated software testing best practices and guidelines.

ITSE 1394 Special Topics in Computer Science
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. ActionScript OOP - Introduction to scripting languages including basic data types, control structures, regular expressions, input/output, textual analysis, encapsulation, inheritance, runtime polymorphism based on classes and interfaces, events, triggers, effects, bitmaps, and image processing. Prerequisite: COSC 1315 or ITSE 1411 or ITSE 1331 or BCIS 1331 or department approval.

 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: Project Management
Comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of computer information systems using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing 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.

 ITNW 2312 Routers
An introduction to Cisco basic router configuration for local area networks and wide area networks. Topics include initial router configuration for TCP/IP, IP addressing techniques, management of the configuration, backup of router configuration files, and intermediate routing protocols. Prerequisite: ITNW 2321 or department 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.

 ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk
Diagnosis and solution of user hardware and software related problems with on-the-job projects. An introduction to end-user computing and user support via help desk operations and user support management endeavors. Prerequisite: ITNW 1325, ITSC 1425, and COSC 1301 or department 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 2342 Incident Response and Handling
In-depth coverage of incident response and incident handling, including identifying sources of attacks and security breaches; analyzing security logs; recovering the system to normal; performing postmortem analysis; and implementing and modifying security measures. Prerequisite: ITSY 2300 and ITSY 2301.

 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.

 ITSY 2359 Security Assessment and Auditing
Capstone experience for the security curriculum. Synthesizes technical material covered in prior courses to monitor, audit, analyze, and revise computer and network security systems to ensure appropriate levels of protection are in place. Prerequisite: ITSY 2300 and ITSY 2301.

 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.