1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

Computer InformationTechnologyCourses in computer information technology (designated CMIT)may be applied as appropriate (according to individual programrequirements) toward• the general education requirement in computing;• a major in computer information technology or computer studies;• a minor in computer studies; and• electives.A description of the curriculum for the computer information technologymajor begins on p. 49. Descriptions of other computer-relatedcurricula may be found on the following pages: computer and informationscience (p. 47), computer science (p. 50), computer studies(p. 51), and information systems management (p. 69).CMIT 261O Introduction to Oracle (3)(Formerly CMIT 261O.) An introduction to Oracle andStructured Query Language (SQL). The syntax and function ofthe American National Standards Institute’s standard SQL areexamined. SQL’s data definition language is used to create tables,including constraints, and SQL’s data manipulation language isused to insert, update, and delete data. Emphasis is on learningqueries, ranging from the simple to the complex. Additional databaseobjects (such as views, sequences, synonyms, aliases, andindexes) and SQL built-in functions are explored. Other topicsinclude using the Oracle SQL command editor and the local systemeditor and creating simple reports with SQL Loader and SQLPlus. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: CMIT 261 or CMIT 261O.CMIT 265 Networking Essentials (2)(Formerly CMIT 265M. Useful in preparing for the Network+Certification Exam.) An introduction to networking technologiesfor individual workstations, local area networks, wide area networks,and the Internet, with emphasis on security and protocols.A general knowledge of networking, including Microsoft operatingsystems (such as Windows 2000), is provided. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIT 265 orCMIT 265M.CMIT 361 Developing PL/SQLApplications (3)(Formerly IFSM 498O.) Prerequisite: CMIT 261. An in-depthstudy of the use of Programming Language/Structured QueryLanguage (PL/SQL) to develop enterprise-level database applicationsin industry. Topics include application programs and standardthird-generation language (3GL) programming constructs(such as IF-THEN-ELSE, LOOPS, record-at-a-time processing,and error handling). Students may receive credit for only one ofthe following courses: CMIT 361 or IFSM 498O.CMIT 366 Windows 2000 Professional (3)(Formerly CMIT 366M.) Prerequisite: CMIT 265 with a gradeof C or better or permission of faculty member. An introductionto Windows 2000 Professional. Focus is on developing the skillsnecessary to install and configure Windows 2000 Professional asa desktop operating system in a generic operating environment.Topics include review of operating systems, administration, security,transmission control protocol/Internet protocol, and use ofWindows 2000 Professional as a stand-alone distributed file systemor as part of a work group or a domain. Hands-on exercisesare included. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: CMIT 366 or CMIT 366M.CMIT 367 Windows 2000 Server (3)(Formerly CMIT 367M.) Prerequisite: CMIT 265 with a grade ofC or better or permission of faculty member. A study of Windows2000 Server installation and administration. Focus is on developingthe skills necessary to install and configure Windows 2000Server. Topics include support, connectivity, creation and managementof user accounts, management of access to resources, theNT file system, and configuration and management of disks.Hands-on exercises are included. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: CMIT 367 or CMIT 367M.CMIT 376 Windows 2000 NetworkInfrastructure (3)(Formerly CMIT 376M.) Prerequisite: CMIT 367. The developmentof the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure,manage, and support the Windows 2000 network infrastructure.Topics include automating Internet protocol address assignmentusing dynamic host configuration protocol, implementing nameresolution using domain name service and Windows Internetnaming service, setting up and supporting remote access to a network,configuring network security using public key infrastructure,integrating network services, and deploying Windows 2000Professional using remote installation services. Hands-on exercisesare included. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: CMIT 376 or CMIT 376M.143