Undergraduate Catalog - UMUC Europe

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CMST 100J Security (1)
(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) An introduction
to computer security. Topics include both physical and
software security and the types of computer viruses that afflict
modern information systems. Discussion covers the use of
the operating system and antiviral software tools to protect,
detect, and recover from viral attacks. Hands-on practice
in applying these tools is provided. Students may receive
credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 100J or
CMST 100J.
CMST 100L Web Page Design (1)
(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) An introduction
to Web page design and site management. The characteristics
of Web page design and navigation structures are analyzed,
and typical features of current commercial software are
presented. Hands-on practice with typical Web page
design and site management software is provided. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
CAPP 100L or CMST 100L.
CMST 100P Using UNIX/Linux (1)
(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) An
introduction to configuring and using UNIX and Linux on
microcomputers and workstations. Hands-on experience in
configuring the desktop environment of a Linux operating
system is provided. Topics include UNIX commands, file
management, the X-Window graphical user interface, and
window managers such as Gnome and KDE. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
CAPP 100P or CMST 100P.
CMST 303 Advanced Application Software (3)
Prerequisite: CMST 103 or extensive experience with
office application software, including word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, and database programs. A handson,
project-based survey of advanced features of office
application software. The aim is to use advanced application
features to produce documents for professional and personal
communication. Topics include information systems,
application integration, computer hardware and software,
storage, and networking. Students may receive credit for only
one of the following courses: CAPP 303 or CMST 303.
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CMST 306 Introduction to Visual Basic .NET
Programming (3)
Prerequisite: CMST 290 or CMIS 102. A hands-on,
project-based introduction to developing object-oriented,
event-driven Web and desktop applications using the Visual
Basic programming language in the .NET environment. The
objective is to successfully write, test, debug, and execute
Visual Basic .NET programming code to create visually
oriented, event-driven desktop and Web applications. Topics
include objects, events, variables, looping, data input/
output, form design, sequencing of operation, interface
design, and debugging. Discussion also covers specifications
and requirements, documentation, and determination of
performance relative to specification.
CMST 310 Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing (3)
Prerequisite: IFSM 201 or CMST 103. Recommended:
CMST 290 and 295. A hands-on, project-based introduction
to the tools, concepts, processes, and methods of electronic
(desktop) publishing. The aim is to use Adobe InDesign (or
another professional electronic publishing software program)
to create electronic publications for various media formats
following fundamental design principles. Topics include the
history and evolution of publishing, working with color,
incorporating graphics, principles and elements of design,
publication workflow, emerging technologies, careers in
the field, ethical and legal considerations, and collaborative
design. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: CAPP 310, CAPP 398B, or CMST 310.
CMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology I (3)
Prerequisite: CMST 290, CMIS 102, IFSM 201, or
CMST 103. Recommended: CMST 295. A study of Web
design, tools and technology principles. The goal is to plan
and produce a professional Web site. Topics include Internet
protocols; usability; accessibility; and social, ethical, and legal
issues related to Web site production. Focus is on Extensible
HyperText Markup Language (XHTML) and cascading style
sheets (CSS). Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: CAPP 385 or CMST 385.