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CHIN& 122 CHINESE II 5CR
This course provides integrated instruction to the language of the Chinesespeaking
world. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The course covers the fundamentals of the modern Chinese language.
Oral communication skills based on different situations, basic grammar
practice, and reading and writing skills are all covered. This is the second
course of a sequence that begins with CHIN& 121, so it requires some initial
knowledge of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN& 121.
CIVE 205 THEORY OF URBAN
DESIGN & PLANNING
3CR
Critical thinking, writing and sketching to investigate issues of importance
in environmental and urban design & planning including lectures, reading
and research assignments used to expand awareness of planning values and
principles. Prerequisite: CEGT 211 or instructor permission.
CJ& 101 INTRODUCTION TO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
5CR
Overview of the criminal justice system and its basic policies, institutions,
and dilemmas, examining the role of police, courts, and corrections. Students
analyze sociological theories and perspectives to issues in law enforcement,
adjudication, and corrections. Prerequisite: ENGL 093.
CMST 302 MASS COMMUNICATION 5CR
This course focuses on mass media history and cultural, social, and economic
impacts. Examines how Internet, television, radio, film, and print media
affect public and private life. CMST 302 studies legal, ethical, and commercial
dimensions of mass communication, including First Amendment issues.
Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.
CMST& 210 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 5CR
Learn greater self-awareness, more effective communication, and improve
one-to-one relationships. Prerequisite: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent
placement score.
CMST& 220 INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 5CR
This course sets forth the essentials of effective public speaking including:
selecting your topic, library research methods, analysis, oral style, use of visual aids,
preparation and delivery of various types of speeches. Prerequisite: ABED 045 or
ABED 046 or equivalent placement score.
CMST& 230 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION 5CR
Through theory and practice, students will learn how to become more
effective, competent small group participants and communicators.
Prerequisite: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent placement score.
CSNT 115 A+ SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS 6CR
Students will install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot operating systems.
The course will also include working with client operating systems in
various network scenarios. Students work towards the CompTIA A+ industry
certification. Prerequisites: MATH 080 or equivalent placement score.
Corequisites: CSNT 116, CSNT 117.
CSNT 116 A+ HARDWARE 6CR
Using the CompTIA A+ competencies, students will study all PC components.
While installing and troubleshooting PC hardware, students gain a top-tobottom
knowledge of PC hardware technologies as they acquire critical
levels of proficiency. Prerequisites: MATH 80 or equivalent placement score.
Corequisites: CSNT 115, CSNT 117.
CSNT 117 EXPLORING COMMAND
LINE INTERFACES
3CR
Command Line Interfaces for Microsoft and Linux operating systems are
introduced. Students will become proficient with basic commands, syntax
structures, and file systems, and will become familiar with using batch files
to perform automated tasks. Prerequisites: MATH 80 or equivalent placement
score, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 115, CSNT 116.
Course Descriptions
CSNT 123 CURRENT OPERATING SYSTEMS 6CR
A technical overview of the graphical and command line user environment
of current operating systems, including system installations and user/
network configuration issues. Prerequisite: CSNT 115, ENGL 093 or
instructor permission. Corequisite: CSNT 124, CSNT 125.
CSNT 124 OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEMS 6CR
This course is a continuation of CSNT 123. Students will install, configure,
and become knowledgeable with various versions of Open Source operating
systems. Students learn the systems from the client perspective to operate in
a networked environment. Prerequisites: CSNT 117, ENGL 093, or instructor
permission. Corequisite: CSNT 123, CSNT 125.
CSNT 125 SHELLS & SCRIPTS 3CR
A beginning course in shell scripting and programming for maintenance
and technical support personnel, using command line and graphical tools
common to current operating systems and networks. Prerequisite: CSNT 117,
ENGL 093, or instructor permission. Corequisite: CSNT 123, CSNT 124.
CSNT 231 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS I 6CR
This course includes networking fundamentals between computing systems.
Students will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining a network with
all its various components. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the
CompTIA Network+ industry certification requirements. Prerequisites: CSNT 125,
MATH 090, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 232, CSNT 233.
CSNT 232 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS II 6CR
This course is a continuation of CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I and introduces
advanced networking, configuration, and troubleshooting skills. Students will
setup and manage all the basic components and services of today’s most popular
networks. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the CompTIA Network+
industry certification requirements. Prerequisites: CSNT 125, MATH 090, or
instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 233.
CSNT 233 NETWORK DESIGN 3CR
Students apply the skills and competencies they have acquired in CSNT 231 &
CSNT 232 to complete a final networking project. The project will encompass
configuring all of the major components of a fully working network including,
but not limited to, cabling, routing, switching, wireless communication, and
clients’ PCs. Prerequisites: CSNT 125, MATH 090, or instructor permission.
Corequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 232.
CSNT 241 NETWORK SECURITY & ENCRYPTION 6CR
In this course students will examine packet structures, routing and access control
lists, authentication and encryption, network traffic monitoring, and intrusion
detection techniques. Additional subjects will include security and acceptable use
policies, and gathering data to support forensic reviews. Prerequisites: CSNT 231,
CSNT 232, CSNT 233, MATH 098 or MATH 099 or MATH 102, ENGL 100, or instructor
permission. Corequisites: CSNT 242, CSNT 243.
CSNT 242 VOIP & WIRELESS COMPUTING 6CR
In this course students will learn the latest industry standards and practices for
deploying modern and secure VoIP and Wireless (computer-based) systems.
Students will build, deploy and manage VoIP and PC-based wireless systems.
Prerequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 232, CSNT 233, MATH 098 or MATH 099 or
MATH 102, ENGL 100, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 241, CSNT 243.
CSNT 243 CLOUD & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY 3CR
In this course students will configure and manage resources on cloud resources
of major service providers. Security, backup, data integrity, and access control
methods will be compared between local hardware and cloud installations.
The convergence of HDTV and computer video standards will be evaluated.
Prerequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 232, CSNT 233, MATH 098 or MATH 099 or
MATH 102, ENGL100, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 241,
CSNT 242.
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