UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

CouRsE dEsCRiPtions
Cmit 265 tHRougH Cmst 100d
ComPutER inFoRmAtion
tECHnology
Courses in computer information technology (designated
CMIT) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
G the general education requirement in computing;
G a major in computer and information science or
in computer studies;
G a minor in computing; and
G electives.
Cmit 265 networking Essentials (3)
An introduction to networking technologies for individual
workstations, local area networks, wide area networks, and
the Internet, with emphasis on the OSI model, security, and
networking protocols. A general review of several industrystandard
network operating systems is provided. Topics should
be useful in preparing for the Network+ certification exam.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: CMIT 265 or CMIT 265M. :
Cmit 320 network security (3)
Prerequisite: CMIT 265 with grade of C or better
or CompTIA Network+ certification. A study of the
fundamental concepts of computer network security and
their implementation. Topics include authentication, remote
access, Web security, intrusion detection, basic cryptography,
physical security, and disaster recovery. Opportunities for
hands-on exercises are provided. Course material relates to
topics covered on the vendor-neutral CompTIA Security+
Certification examination, which is recognized worldwide as
the standard of competency for entry-level network security
professionals.
Cmit 350 interconnecting Cisco devices (3)
(Designed to help students prepare for the Cisco Certified
Network Associate Examination 640-802.) Prerequisite
or corequisite: CMIT 265. Presentation of and practice in
the concepts and commands required to configure Cisco
switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks. Routing
and switching concepts (Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies)
using Cisco switches and Cisco routers are covered. Focus is
on developing the skills necessary to install, configure, and
operate Cisco routers and switches within LAN and WAN
environments. Projects include configuring various protocols
including IP, IPX, RIP, IGRP and Frame Relay. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
CAPP 498E, CMIT 350, or CMIT 499D. :
: indicates extensive computer use by students.
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UndERGRAdUATE CATALoG | 2009-2010
ComPutER studiEs
Courses in computer studies (designated CMST) may be
applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
G the general education requirement in computing;
G a major in computer studies, in computer and information
science or in information systems management;
G a minor in computing
G a Computer Studies Certificate; and
G electives.
Cmst 100A introduction to microcomputers:
Hardware and software (1)
(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) An introduction
to the hardware and software of computer systems and the
terminology and functional parts of a computer. Extensive
explanations of, and practice with, the operating system
and utilities of a microcomputer are provided. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
CAPP 100A or CMST 100A. :
Cmst 100b introduction to microcomputers:
Word Processing (1)
(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) An introduction
to word processing as one of the many applications of
microcomputers. The characteristics of word processing are
analyzed. Topics include typical features, as well as costs and
trends of available software. Hands-on practice with typical
word-processing software is provided. Students may receive
credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 100B,
CAPP 103, CMST 100B, or CMST 103. :
Cmst 100d introduction to microcomputers:
Presentation graphics (1)
(Graded on a satisfactory/D/fail basis only.) An introduction
to the principles of presentation graphics. Topics include
text and analytical charts, free-form graphics and clip art,
and animation and slide shows. Hands-on practice with
typical presentation graphics software is provided. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
CAPP 100D or CMST 100D. :