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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS<br />
CIS 64 COMPUTER MATHEMATICS<br />
Units: 3.0 - 24-27 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite.)<br />
Computer mathematics for the computer science major.<br />
Introduction to number bases, set theory, Venn<br />
diagrams, logic, Boolean algebra, algebraic<br />
expressions, exponents, linear and quadratic equations,<br />
matrices, mathematical sequences and series, linear<br />
programming and logarithmic functions.<br />
CIS 67 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING<br />
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory OR 96-108 hours individualized instruction.<br />
(No prerequisite. Recommended preparation: CIS 101.)<br />
This course presents a broad overview of the<br />
fundamentals of networking computers. It discusses in<br />
some detail the various network topologies,<br />
architectures, industrial standard, standards-defining<br />
organization, and the practical use of networks. This<br />
course is designed to prepare students to take the<br />
Network+ certification exam from CompTIA.<br />
CIS 72 NOVELL NETWARE 6 BASIC<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
Units: 2.5 - 24-27 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory OR 80-90 hours individualized instruction.<br />
(No prerequisite)<br />
This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of<br />
system administration for NetWare 6x. It is designed to<br />
provide students with the necessary knowledge and<br />
skills to perform competently in the role of network<br />
administrator or system manager. Students completing<br />
this course will be able to accomplish basic and<br />
fundamental network management tasks in a NetWare<br />
6x environment. This course is highly recommended for<br />
those seeking the Certified NetWare Engineer<br />
certification from Novell Corporation and for new<br />
NetWare 6x administrators.<br />
CIS 75 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY:<br />
NETWORK+<br />
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory OR 96-108 hours individualized instruction.<br />
(No prerequisite)<br />
Presents security topics covering general security<br />
concepts, communications security, infrastructure<br />
security, basics of cryptography, operational and<br />
organizational security. Topics include hacking, viruses,<br />
cryptography, detection and prevention on both wired<br />
and wireless LANs.<br />
This course teaches network administrators, network<br />
designers, and networking consultants the skills needed<br />
to create a Novell Directory Services (NDS) design and<br />
implementation strategy. Students will complete an NDS<br />
design and strategy implementation schedule using<br />
templates that can be reused to create a design for their<br />
workplace.<br />
CIS 80 OPERATING SYSTEMS: MAC OS X<br />
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No Prerequisite)<br />
This course introduces the Mac OS X operating system.<br />
Topics include the graphical user interface, OS X<br />
preferences, account management, spotlight, disk<br />
management, printing, networking, program installation<br />
and removal, system security, email, Internet access,<br />
display management, address book, calendaring, voice<br />
over IP, instant messaging, quicktime, and support.<br />
CIS 81 ILIFE APPLICATIONS<br />
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No Prerequisite)<br />
This course is designed for the beginning Apple user<br />
who wants to get the full use out of their computer’s<br />
capability to create, modify and design digital images,<br />
music, videos (home movies) and podcasts.<br />
CIS 83 PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No Prerequisite)<br />
Python is a popular programming language that has<br />
taken a primary role in many companies including<br />
NASA, Google, Industrial Lights and Magic. Python<br />
uses an elegant syntax, making the programs easier to<br />
write and read, which also makes it an ideal language<br />
for beginning programmers. The foundation that<br />
students achieve can be applied to digital animation<br />
programs, and game programming. No prior<br />
programming experience is assumed.<br />
CIS 90 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIX OPERATING<br />
SYSTEM<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No Prerequisite)<br />
This course introduces the Unix and Linux operating<br />
systems. Topics include the history of Unix, commands<br />
and utilities, file system structure, shells, graphical user<br />
interfaces, networking, text editing and shell<br />
programming.<br />
CIS 79 NOVELL DIRECTORY SERVICES DESIGN<br />
AND IMPLEMENTATION<br />
Units: 2.5 - 32-36 hours lecture and 24-27 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU (Prerequisite: CIS 72)<br />
CIS 91A MYSQL ADMIN A<br />
Units: 2.0 - 24-27 hours lecture and 24-27 hours<br />
laboratory. (No Prerequisite)<br />
170 2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog