Download - Victor Valley College

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