This course is an introduction to the principles and technologies used in modern management information systems.

Prerequisite: CPT 113

This course is a study of Python programming and covers the language syntax and algorithm design. Students also learn how Python can be used for many purposes in information systems.

This course introduces computer applications software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphs and their integration.

Prerequisites: CPT 168 or CPT 127 and CPT 170, IST 272

This course is an introduction to foundational topics in data science. Topics include data collection, integration, management, modeling, analysis, visualization, presentation, and decision making.

This course examines the methods and procedures used in maintaining microcomputer systems. Topics include hardware and software installation, configuration, operations and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites: CPT 168 or CPT 127 and IST 272

This course is a study of advanced topics of Python programming. Topics covered can include applications of web development, gaming, data science, cybersecurity, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.

Prerequisites: CPT 168 or CPT 127

This course introduces designing, coding, testing and debugging C# programs. Topics include procedural, functional and object-oriented techniques; programming; IDEs; .NET; processing data; data types; I/O; decision processing; control structures; modularized coding with methods; and arrays.

Prerequisite: CPT 230

Co-requisite: IST 272

This course focuses on advanced programming concepts for C#. Topics include advanced string and character processing, user-defined classes and advanced .NET, multiform projects, inheritance and polymorphism, database processing, exception handling and GUIs with Windows Forms.

Prerequisites: EGR 269 or CPT 170 or CPT 113

This introductory course in C programming emphasizes the designing, coding, testing and debugging of C programs involving input/output operations, data types, storage classes, decision structures, looping, functions, preprocessor directives, arrays and simple pointers.

Prerequisite: CPT 127 or CPT 168

This course is an introduction to Java programming. Topics will cover Java syntax and classes for use in the development of Java applications and applets.

Prerequisite: CPT 236

This course is a study of advanced topics of the Java programming language by building on a basic knowledge of the Java language. Topics covered will include multi-reading, swing classes, swing event models, advanced layout managers, the JavaBean component model, network programming and server-side programming.

Prerequisites: CPT 230, IST 226, IST 272

This course is a study of Active Server Pages (ASP) programming to build, implement and execute ASP scripts and examines topics related to the syntax of server-side ASP scripting as well as the use of ASP with databases.

This course examines the theory of operating systems and how the operating system theory is implemented in current operating systems.

Prerequisites: CPT 267; and (CPT 231 or CPT 237 or CPT 273 or CPT 289 or IST 191 or IST 203 or IST 258 or IST 292 or IST 293 or IST 294 or BUS 190); and (SPC 205, SPC 208, or SPC 209); and MAT 109 or higher college transferable math*** Instructor or Department Head Permission

This course covers the techniques of system analysis, design, development and implementation.

Prerequisites: CPT 209, CPT 257

This course is a study of technical support/help desk concepts and techniques for supporting computers and computer services.

Prerequisite: CPT 170

This course emphasizes the integration of popular computer software packages using advanced concepts in computer applications software.

Prerequisites: CPT 168 or CPT 127, CPT 170, IST 272

Co-requisite: IST 278

This course explores key concepts in data visualization and reporting. Topics include methods used in graphical representation of data, exploration and reporting of data, and basic predictive modeling methods.

Prerequisites: CPT 264; and CPT 231 or CPT 237 or IST 203 or IST 204 or IST 258 or IST 191 or IST 292 or IST 294; and SPC 205, SPC 208 or SPC 209; and MAT 103 or MAT 109 or MAT 120 or higher math

This course includes the design, development, testing and implementation of an instructor-approved project.

Prerequisite: Departmental Approval

This course integrates computer technology skills within an approved work site related to the computer industry.

Prerequisites: CPT 168, IST 226 and IST 272

This course is an introduction to the PHP programming language and will cover topics related to the syntax of PHP language and how PHP can be used to design and develop dynamic, database-driven web pages.

Prerequisites: CPT 189, IST 272

This course explores popular data science programming tools. Students will review and assess the features, capabilities, and limitations of open-source, commercial, and cloud-based solutions.

Prerequisites: AOT 162 or CPT 270 or IST 220

An introduction/broad overview course of cybersecurity knowledge domains including the need for cybersecurity, malicious activity, Internet and Internet of Things (IoT), access controls, security operations and administration, risk management, cryptography, network security, certification and law.

Prerequisites: IST 110 or CYB 110 and IST 266

Co-requisite: IST 190

This course is a study of the concepts and technologies related to Security Operations Center teams that detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. Topics cover an in-depth review of security concepts and monitoring, host-based and network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.

Prerequisites: IST 110 or CYB 110 and CPT 209, IST 190

This course examines advanced technical aspects of digital computer evidence to include detection, collection, identification, and preservation. Emphasis is placed on specific tools and methods for extracting deleted or destroyed computer-related evidence.

Prerequisites: IST 110 or CYB 110 and IST 291 or CYB 294

An overview of risk management and its implication on infrastructure, compliance and organizational objectives. Risk to people, processes and technology is addressed. Modern frameworks for risk analysis and mitigation are used. Students will write security policy and create implementation plan.

Prerequisites: IST 267 or CYB 201

This course introduces methods for attacking and compromising various systems including authentication systems, passwords, networks, computers, people and peripheral devices (IoT). Students will develop skills necessary to participate in Red Team ethical hacking exercises and competitions.

Prerequisites: IST 110 or CYB 110 and IST 266

Co-requisite: IST 190

This course introduces skills and techniques necessary to detect, respond and recover from cyber incidents. The goal is to learn how to integrate business continuity/ disaster recovery plans into the incident response process. Students will document/communicate impact of cybersecurity incidents.

Prerequisites: CPT 257 and IST 220

This course will provide students with the fundamental knowledge and concepts of the LINUX operating system, including command-line functions, file systems, user and group administration, process management, text editors and network applications.

Prerequisite: IST 190

This course will provide students with the skills necessary to administer a LINUX system, including hardware/software configuration, user and group administration, LINUX network configuration and file system management.

Prerequisites: IST 110 or CYB 110 and CPT 257, IST 220

Co-requisite: IST 190 or IST 257

This course is a study of cloud computing as a framework for providing network access to shared computing resources including storage, network, server and virtualization infrastructures.

Prerequisite: IST 220

This course covers the architecture, structure, functions and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP).

Prerequisites: IST 201

This course covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

Prerequisite: IST 202

This course describes the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. The course emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. Students learn how to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation.

This course is a study of the fundamentals of data communications. Basic signaling, networking and various transmission media are covered.

Prerequisite: AOT 162 or CPT 170 or CPT 257

This course covers designing internet pages and applications for personal/business use, writing the required program code in languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS, testing and debugging programs, uploading and maintaining internet pages and applications.

Prerequisites: CPT 168 or CPT 127 and IST 226

This course includes concepts and skills for developing dynamic functionality and interactivity for websites using JavaScript. Variables, operators, conditionals, functions, objects (image and form), properties, methods, cookies, frames, and arrays.

Prerequisites: CPT 257, IST 220

This course is a study of networking system technologies including network operating system architecture, the installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of network resources and network administration functions such as user-group maintenance, network security print services, remote access, fault tolerance, backup and recovery.

Prerequisites: IST 257, IST 220

This course is a study of LAN objects, object properties and the organization of network objects into a structure that is extensible and scalable. The course includes a hierarchical view of network resources and allows administrators, developers and end-users to gain access to those resources.

Co-requisite: IST 110

This course is an introduction to firewalls and other network security components that can work together to create an in-depth defensive perimeter around a local area network (LAN).

Prerequisites: CPT 113 or CPT 170

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in both SQL and relational database design and implementation. Dynamic and embedded SQL programming techniques are emphasized. Note: SQL Server is used.

Prerequisites: IST 272

This course is a study of advanced database techniques. Topics will cover procedures, triggers, query optimization and user security.