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basics of web-based data manipulation applications
and using JavaScript based web site on
the World Wide Web, hosted on a web server on
campus. The class will also test these web sites
using peer reviews and other quality assurance
techniques, making changes to the sites as
needed. Taking a hands-on approach, students
will become skilled in complex web page design
and data management. These competencies
include advanced HTML, including Java and JavaScript.
All learning will be in a lab environment
where students will directly apply instructions
using individual computers. Prerequisites: CPT
252 or equivalent.
CPT 256 Introduction to Game Level Design
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This elective course will provide an intro duction
to the process of computer game design and
programming. Topics will include graphics, game
engines, and their high-level APIs, behavioral
control for char acters, level design, gameplay.
Interface issues and the business, social and
per sonal aspects of games. Classes will be a
mix of lecture format, seminar format and working
group meeting. See the schedule for relevant
structure and dates. Rather than focusing on
programming game engines, the course deals
with the develop ment of gameplay using the 3D
gaming engine provided by Unreal Tournament
, a commercial game engine. Students will form
small teams early in the semester, pitch a level
idea to the instructor and to the class, then spend
the rest of the time in the course working on the
development of the level itself. The final for the
course will be the presentation of a working version
of your level play-tested at a LAN party. Prerequisite:
CPT 130.
CPT 257 Advanced Game Level Design
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This elective course is the second of two video
game level design courses. It will provide
an advanced look at the process of computer
game design and programming. Topics will include
graphics, game engines and their highlevel
APIs, behavioral con trol for characters,
cut scenes, level design, gameplay, interface
issues and the busi ness, social and personal
aspects of games. Classes will be a mix of lecture
for mat, seminar format and working group
meeting. See the schedule for relevant structure
and dates. Rather than focusing on programming
game engines, the course deals with the
development of gameplay using the 3D gaming
engine provided by Unreal Tournament, a
commercial game engine. Programming for
the course will involve using UnrealScript, the
scripting language supported by UT. Students
will form small teams early in the semester, pitch
a level idea to the instructor and to the class,
then spend the rest of the time in the course
working on the development of the level itself.
The final for the course will be the presentation
of a working version of your level play-tested at
a LAN party. Pre requisite: CPT 256.
CPT 261 Computer Forensics
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will provide a comprehensive
understanding of computer forensics. The student
will be exposed to different tools and techniques
of obtaining data along with an understanding of
the investigative process. Class discussions and
hands-on activities will give students a thorough
understanding of crime scene processing, data
acquisition, computer forensic analysis, e-mail
investigations, image and file recovery, witness
requirements and report writing. Prerequisites:
CPT 147 or instructor permission. Co-requisite:
CRJ 101.
CPT 266 Server Administration
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course builds on the foundation established
with CPT 235 and prepares the stu dent
for a more in-depth knowledge of network communication,
protocols such as TCP/IP and peripherals.
Students will design a network, install
server software, create domains, workgroups,
users and trusts. Students will also create and
apply user rights, privileges, file and print sharing
and services. Server and data security will
also be introduced. Prerequisite: CPT 235 or
instructor permission.
CPT 271 Network Security
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course builds on the foundation estab lished
in CPT 235 and provides the student with a more
in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP networking
protocol, firewalls, security tools, and various
computer secu rity techniques. This class is NOT
a course in hacking to the extent that encourages
illegal intrusion into other systems. The
class enforces legal and security concepts to
help computer professionals and enthu siasts
prevent such occurrences. Several networking
operating systems will be used, including Microsoft
Windows and Linux. Students will enhance
their knowledge and familiarity with these network
operating systems, more advanced computer
net working concepts, and security issues
that surround these topics. Students will also
experiment with various system services, such
as Telnet, FTP and HTTP servers. In addition,
students will research computer security topics
and practice gained knowl edge in a controlled
environment. De-mysti fying the “hacking” world
and providing a comfort with securing the popular
network operating systems are the primary
goals of this course. Prerequisites: CPT 235 or
instructor permission.
CPT 272 MS Exchange/IIS
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This class is an introduction to Internet Information
Server and Microsoft Exchange Server.
This class will be a fast-paced, intense study in
these two subjects. Stu dents will begin preparation
for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE) exams. Prerequisites: CPT 235
and 266. CPT 266 may be taken concur rently,
with instructor permission.
CPT 296 Topics in Information Technology
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Students taking this course will explore selected
topics in Information Technology that are relevant
at the time of delivery. This course will not
address subject matter currently offered within
other CPT courses. Since the topics will change
from year to year, students should check with
the instructor to obtain more in-depth information
on the topic offered for that given time
period. Prerequisites: CPT 235 and 2nd year
standing.
CPT 297 Field Experience (Internship)
3 Credits - Number of hours per week to be
determined by Advisor
This course is designed to provide the stu dent
with field experience in an actual workplace under
the supervision of an information technology
professional. Sites for this practical must be arranged
prior to course registration. Prerequisite:
instructor permission.
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