Online Technical Classes

Advanced Routing & Switching (Cisco Semesters 3 & 4) • Computer Upgrade and Repair (A+) • Business Presentations (MS PowerPoint) • Cisco Semesters 1&2 • Cisco Semesters 3&4 • Database Concepts and Applications (MS Access) • Data Communications/Networking (MS Networking Essentials) • Intro to Computers • Intro to • Intro to the Internet • Intro to Internet Programming •Routing & Switching 1 (Cisco - Semesters 1 & 2) • Spreadsheets I (MS Excel) • Survey of Operating Systems •  Web Development Tools •  Word Processing I (MS Word)

CET111 - Computer Upgrade and Repair (A+ Certification) - This course is the first of two courses covering repairing, servicing, and upgrading computers and peripherals in preparation for industry certification. Topics include safety practices, CPU/memory/bus identification, disk subsystem, hardware/software installation/configuration, common device drivers, data recovery, system maintenance, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely repair and/or upgrade computer systems to perform within specifications. Class prepares students for A+ Certification exam. (3 credit, 5 contact)

CIS110 - Introduction to Computers - This course provides an introduction to computers and computing. Topics include the impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and hardware/software applications, including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, graphics, the Internet, and operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. Class prepares students for MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) - Word and Excel (Proficient) (3 credit, 4 contact)

CIS120 - Spreadsheets I - This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts. Class prepares students for Excel MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Proficient and Expert levels. (Prerequisite: CIS110; 3 credit, 4 contact)

CIS130 - Survey of Operating Systems - The course covers operating system concepts which are necessary for maintaining and using computer systems. Topics include disk, file, and directory structures; installation and setup; resource allocation, optimization, and configuration; system security; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure operating systems and optimize performance. (3 credit, 4 contact)

CIS152 - Database Concepts and Applications - This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Topics include database terminology, usage in industry, design theory, types of DBMS models, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to create simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms which follow acceptable design practices. Class prepares students for Access MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Expert level. (Prerequisite: CIS110; 3 credit, 4 contact)

CIS169 - Business Presentations PowerPoint - This course provides hands-on experience with a graphics presentation package. Topics include terminology, effective chart usage, design and layout, integrating hardware components, and enhancing presentations with text and graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to design and demonstrate an effective presentation. Class prepares students for PowerPoint MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Expert level. (Prerequisite: CIS110; 2 credit, 3 contact)

CIS172 - Introduction to the Internet - This course introduces the various navigational tools and services of the Internet. Topics include using Internet protocols, search engines, file compression/decompression, FTP, e-mail, listservers, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to use Internet resources, retrieve/decompress files, and use e-mail, FTP, and other Internet tools. (3 credit, 5 contact)

CSC160 - Intro to Internet Programming - This course introduces client-side Internet programming using HTML and JavaScript. Topics include use of frames and tables, use of meta tags, Javascript techniques for site navigation. Upon completion, students should be able to write HTML documents that incorporate programming to provide web page organization and navigation functions. (Prerequisite: CIS172; 3 credit, 4 contact)

ITN140 - Web Development Tools - This course provides an introduction to web development software suites. Topics include the creation of web sites and applets using web development software. Upon completion, students should be able to create entire web sites and supporting applets.(3 credit, 4 contact)

ITN260 - Intro. to E-Commerce- This course introduces the concepts and tools to implement electronic commerce via the Internet. Topics include application and server software selection, securing transactions, use and verification of credit cards, publishing of catalogs, and site administration. Upon completion, students should be able to setup a working e-commerce Internet web site.(3 credit, 4 contact)

NET110 - Data Communications / Networking - This course introduce data communication and networking. Topics include telecommunication standards, protocols, equipment, network topologies, communication software, LANs, WANs, the Internet, and network operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of telecommunication and networking. Prepares students for Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam #70-058 (3 credit, 4 contact)

NET125 - Routing and Switching I - Cisco Semesters 1 & 2 - This course introduces the OSI model, network topologies, IP addressing, and subnet masks, simple routing techniques, and basic switching terminology. Topics include the basic functions of the seven layers of the OSI model, different classes of IP addressing and subnetting, router login scripts. Upon completion, students should be able to list the key internetworking functions of the OSI Networking Layer and how they are performed in a variety of router types. (3 credit, 5 contact)

NET225 - Advanced Routing and Switching I - Cisco Semesters 3 & 4 - This course introduces advanced router configuration, advanced LAN switching theory and design, VLANs, Novell IPX, and threaded case studies. Topics include router elements and operations, adding routing protocols to a configuration, monitoring IPX operations on the router, LAN segmentation, and advanced switching methods. Upon completion students should be able to describe LAN and network segmentation with bridges, routers and switches and describe a virtual LAN. (Prerequisite: NET125; 3 credit, 5 contact)

OST136 - Word Processing I - This course introduces word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment. (2 credit, 3 contact)