Course Descriptions

This course is an introduction to database reporting using commonly used tools. Examples include Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Reporting Services, Comma-Separated Values (CSV), Microsoft Access and Excel, and Crystal Reports. Ethical and security concerns and challenges of database reporting are covered, along with best practices and business requirements used in database reporting.

This course deals with Linux installation, configuration and system administration. This course lays the groundwork for continued study of Linux.

This course covers the basics of SQL (Structured Query Language) programming. SQL is a popular computer language that is used by small and large business organizations and computer programmers. The primary purpose of SQL is in working with databases and relational database management systems to store, retrieve, edit, manipulate and format data for end users and decision makers.

The primary focus of this course is Linux networking, security, ethics and privacy.

This course deals with the understanding of basic network security. Students learn how to manage systems to guard against various security threats.

This course covers the integration of data from multiple databases with strategies for development of integrated database applications. Development of new databases and maintenance of existing databases is covered, in addition to the storage, organization and analysis of data.

Students in this course will identify core database concepts and create database models. Installation, configuration and maintenance of a database management system (DBMS) will be covered. Students will analyze and administer a database's performance optimization. Additional topics will include user administration within the database, backup and restoration, and database normalization.

In this course the student utilizes the Java programming language to create both Internet applets and applications.

This course will introduce information technologies used in an enterprise network environment. This course follows computing development from single hardware/single operating system operation to virtualization to container technology to implementation on the cloud. Students work with technology from each phase of computing development. The class discusses current trends within enterprise networking.

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore career paths in the information technology field while gaining practical work experience. Emphasis will be placed on the individual student's skills. This experiential learning allows the student to gain insight into one or more careers through job shadowing, service learning, volunteering, externships, work experience or a combination of these options. This class will provide career exploration information as well as work experience to help students identify their career goals and personal interests.

This course is an introduction to software security and testing. Students will learn the importance of this aspect of software development by exploring historical and current needs in the area of stable and secure software development. The use of development operations in these areas will be included.

Students will build upon the skills learned in the Structured Query Language (SQL) class. This course takes on more advanced but common operations such as joins and sub-queries, unions and intersections. Additional topics will include the use of stored procedures and views and appropriate use of these features, proper indexing of data, altering table definitions and use of the CASE statement.

This course teaches the functions of a network operating system so the student can effectively maintain and manage a network. The student learns how to establish and oversee the operations of a network, create logins, design and establish directory structures and implement security.

This course is an Introduction to data analytics. Students will explore historical roots and reasons for business intelligence. They will be introduced to big data, data mining and data warehousing and how they help businesses. Database scalability and optimization also will be covered.

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skill sets learned in concurrent coursework. Students will perform activities in an employer-supervised industry setting that is consistent with program outcomes. Students also will utilize interpersonal communication skills within the context of applying knowledge and skill sets.