COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science Department
MAC196 BASIC Assembler Language for Computer Science
5 credits; 6 hours (4 lecture, 2 lab)
This course is designed as a complete course in Assembler Language
programming covering macros, conditional assembly, and
privileged instructions. Mathematical, scientific and business
applications will be illustrated.
Prerequisite: BTC100 or BTC101 or MAC101
MAC230 Comparative Operating Systems
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course is an introduction to computer operating systems
including mainframe and microcomputer operating systems. Students
will learn operating system concepts and command languages
for several operating systems. Topics will include memory
management, data management, job scheduling, spooling, I/O
management, security and networking as it applies to various
operating systems.
Prerequisite: BTC100, BTO155, ENC/ENG101, or MAC101
MAC231 Novell Network Operating System
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course will provide students with theoretical and practical
knowledge needed to configure, optimize, administer and maintain
a Novell Netware-based network. Topics will include: login scripts,
user and group rights, trustee assignments, security issues, menu
and command line utilities, application software supervision, network
optimization and installation, network directory services
(NDS), tree structures, advanced and customized printing utilities
and troubleshooting. Upon completion of the course, students may
choose to take the Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) exam.
Pre- or Corequisite: MAC230
MAC232 UNIX Network Operating Systems
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course is an introduction to the UNIX operating system. It is
designed to teach students how to effectively integrate UNIX utilities
and system calls within network administration. Additionally,
it will teach students how to customize work-stations through the
use of LAN management and administrative functions. Upon completion
of this course, students may choose to take the SCO ACE
certification exam.
Pre- or Corequisite: MAC230
MAC233 Windows NT Network Operating System
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge
of the Microsoft Windows NT operating system and network
environment. Topics to be covered include an overview of the
system architecture, the network environment, administration,
security and optimization. Students will be in a computer lab to
learn the skills needed to install and configure NT systems and
workstations and servers. This course will prepare students to take
the first Microsoft Certification Exam in Systems Engineering
(MCSE).
Pre- or Corequisite: MAC230
MAC241 Computer Electronics I
4 credits; 6 hours (4 lecture, 2 lab)
This is a course in the fundamentals of DC and AC electric circuit
theory which will provide a basis for further study and concentration
in computer repair and telecommunications. Among the
topics to be considered are Ohm’s Law, power, Kirchhoff’s Laws,
voltage divider rule, RC time constants, measurement techniques,
and some basic electronic components such as resistors, capacitors
and inductors. The laboratory work will include experiments
using voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes and breadboards. The
student should expect to pay for additional materials for this
course.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
Pre- or Corequisite: MAT241
MAC242 Computer Electronics II
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course is a continuation of Computer Electronics I. Topics
covered include parallel resonance, high and low passive filter
circuits, transformers, semiconductor structure, diodes, BJTs,
FETs, integrated circuits, power supply circuits, transistor amplifier
circuits, operational amplifiers, oscillators and modulation
and receiver circuits. This course will emphasize the laboratory
construction and troubleshooting of these circuits. The student
should expect to pay for additional materials for this course.
Prerequisite: MAC241
MAC245 Network and Systems Security
3 credits; 4.0 hours (3 class, 1 lab)
This course provides a detailed, in-depth overview of network
security problems and discusses potential solutions. The course
covers a broad variety of important security topics such as cryptography,
authentication, denial-of-service attacks, worms, viruses,
phishing, spyware and Trojan horse. The course will allow the
student to examine network and computer security defense
mechanisms.
Prerequisites: MAC232 or MAC233
Pre- or Corequisites: MAC252 or MAC253
MAC246 Advanced Network and Systems Security
3 credits; 4.0 hours (3 class, 1 lab)
This is a continuation of CIS 245, Network and Systems Security,
covering advanced topics such as biometrics security, network
intrusion detection, security and top wrappers and other pertinent
topics in the field. This course maps fully to CompTIA’s Security +
Exam objectives. Extensive hands-on and research projects will
place students actively in the role of security professional. The
student will have a comprehensive overview of network security
from basic concepts to advanced topics.
Pre- or Corequisite: ENC/ENG101, MAC245
MAC250 Database Concepts and Programming
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This comprehensive course covers the concepts of data collection,
organization, and retrieval. The understanding of data structures
and the analysis of file organization techniques will be emphasized.
The principles of database design, selection and management will
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