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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the administration of LINUX in a secured networked environment. Students will be introduced to the installation and configuration of LINUX, along with the use of command-line LINUX commands and scripting languages. Special emphasis will be placed on the installation and configuration of popular LINUX services such as SSH, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, Samba, MySQL, IPTABLES firewall, etc. Hardening of the LINUX kernel will also be discussed to make students aware how a LINUX system could be made more secure. Prerequisite: CISC120. 3 sem hrs. 3 crs.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to the principles behind the science of computer graphics; fundamental graphics algorithms techniques with emphasis on algorithms suitable for raster display devices; representation and transformations of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; clipping; projections; ray tracing; color and shading. Prerequisites: MATH 260 and CISC/MATH 231. 3 sem. hr. 3 crs. (Offered in Spring semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the historical evolution of programming languages. An introduction to the fundamental concepts, examining the design issues of the various language constructs and critically comparing the alternatives. Languages such as Pascal, Ada, FORTRAN, ANSI C and C++ are used to exemplify the concepts and constructs of imperative languages. Functional, logic and object-oriented programming models are described and discussed as alternative programming methodologies. Prerequisite: CISC 311. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. (Nonliberal arts credit). (Offered in Fall semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the design, implementation, and management of communication networks, including topics such as network architectures, transmission media, communication hardware, analog and digital services, transmission standards and protocols, network management, and data security. Applications will focus on a packet switching internetworks employing open systems, layered protocols such as TCP/IP and OSI. Prerequisite: CISC 257. 3 sem. hr. 3 crs. (Offered in Spring semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to the basic concepts of database management systems, including data representation, conceptual data modeling, entity relationship diagrams, the relational model, normalization, and database design and implementation. Concepts of data integrity, security, privacy, and concurrence control are introduced. Students implement a major database application project. Prerequisite: CISC 301. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. (Offered in Fall semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of how computers can emulate the processes by which humans use logic and knowledge to solve problems. Topics include expert systems, intelligent databases, robotics, game-playing programs and formal proofs. Prerequisite: MATH 201 and CISC/MATH 231. 3 sem. hr. 3 crs. (Offered in Spring and Summer semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the basic knowledge necessary to understand the hardware operation of digital computers, introduces digital components and details the steps necessary to create a design for an elementary basic computer. The organization and architecture of the separate functional units of the digital computer, as well as the assembly level machine organization, are examined. Prerequisites: CISC/MATH 231 and MATH 244. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. (Non-liberal arts credit). (Offered in Spring semesters)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the server-side implementation of a Web site. It provides an overview of what is required to build and maintain a Web site, including hosting, server administration, security, user interactivity and database integration. The students will implement a server, develop user and file security policies, design the server configuration, and understand the server interaction with search engines. Given a previously designed GUI, the students will develop scripting programs that implement the appropriate business logic and interpret the user’s input in order to access the database. Prerequisite: CISC/MATH 220. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. (Offered in Spring semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to the steps required to complete an analysis and design of a computer information system with emphasis on mastering the methods and procedures used in structured systems analysis. These include various techniques of information requirements gathering, data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, process and program specifications. Working in teams, students learn the information systems development process by completing a significant term project. Prerequisite: CISC 301. 3 sem. hrs 3 crs. (Offered in Fall semesters).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to link college with the world of work by assisting students to obtain meaningful, academically relevant work experiences directly related to their career goals. Possible placement sites for students in CIS include corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations and schools. Students professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the work experience. Cooperative Education office approval required. Division approval required. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. per sem.
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