2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

CST 123 Windows Operating System 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: CST 103. Provides a continuing orientation to PC Operating
Systems. Emphasizes the Windows Operating System features needed
in the daily operation of microcomputers including customizing and
managing the desktop, maintaining the system and backing up data.
Includes the customizing of windows for increased productivity, creation
of graphics and the concepts of Object Linking and Embedding. (15-0)
CST 126 Unix/Linux Operating System 2 Sem Hrs
Provides a basic orientation to the Unix and Linux Operating Systems.
Emphasizes how to create, display, copy and print files. Includes how
to work with directories, and how to connect to the Internet. Credit may
be earned in CST 126 or CIS 109, but not both (30-0)
CST 128 PC Hardware Concepts and
Troubleshooting
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Uses hands-on experiences to
examine the internal hardware components of IBM compatible computers
with an emphasis on troubleshooting and repair. Discusses interaction
of operating system and hardware in running application programs.
Explores upgrading and optimizing computers to solve typical hardware
and software problems. (60-0)
CST 129 Mac OS Troubleshooting 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CST 128 with a grade of “C” or better. Provides a basic
introduction to the MAC Operating Systems Interface using common
features and functions. Includes basic commands and emphasizes
commands for managing files and directory structure. Performs general
maintenance, back-ups, and troubleshooting of MAC OS. Discusses
function and structure of MAC OS. (30-0)
CST 133W Computer Concepts & Competencies 4 Sem Hrs
Prepares the student for the on-going ethical, environmental, societal
and global issues of technology. Presents computer concepts including
input and output of data and how information is processed, stored, and
shared. Examines the purpose of networks, their technologies, scopes, and
connectivity issues. Gives major consideration to Internet technology and
access emphasizing research, education, communication, e-commerce,
and security. Provides an introduction to software engineering and the
analysis and design of computer systems. Discusses computer platforms,
architectures, and system software. Develops PC competencies and skills
including file management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation
graphics, database, Internet, Web pages, and graphics. Credit may be
earned in CST 133 or CIS 133, but not both. (60-0)
CST 134 Micro Computers in Business Using
MS Office
3 Sem Hrs
Surveys small computer systems used for personal, business, and
industrial applications including hardware, software, and operating
systems. Uses MS Office for word processing, spreadsheets, and database
software as well as the evaluation and selection of systems. Credit may
be earned in CST 134 or CIS 120, but not both. (45-0)
CST 135 Help Desk Fundamentals 1 Sem Hr
Explores computer support processes and procedures that are used in
business. Examines methods of communicating with users. Describes
how service agreements are established with users. Defines problem
solving procedures and methods to track and measure a problem until
it is solved. (15-0)
CST 147 Presentation Graphics Using
PowerPoint
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CST 103 or knowledge of the windows operating system.
Develops beginning/intermediate skills in presentation and graphic
layout for business and education presentations. Includes computer
projection and creating of computer generated transparencies and
handouts. Focuses on developing attractive, professional, effective,
and well- timed visuals for different business settings using computer
graphic presentation software. Credit may be earned in CST 147 or CIS
201 but not both. (30-0)
CST 150W Information Security Policies,
Procedures, and Fundamentals 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CST 170. Covers terminology; security systems development
and implementation; and legal, ethical, and professional issues. Provides
knowledge and experience to develop and maintain security policies
and procedures. (30-15)
CST 151 Spreadsheet Fundamentals 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CST 103 or Windows experience or permission of
instructor. Surveys Microsoft Excel on the IBM PC including evaluation
of spreadsheets, data base, graphics, report formatting and macros as
applied to personal small business, and industrial settings. Credit may
be earned in only one of the following: CST 151, CIS 132, CST 155, CIS
136. (30-0)
CST 152 Implementing Network Security 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CST 150. Provides knowledge and the practical experience
necessary to evaluate, implement, and manage secure information
transferred over computer networks. Includes network security, intrusion
detection, types of attacks, methods of attacks, security devices, basics
of cryptography, and organizational security elements. (15-30)
CST 153 Implementing Firewalls 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Includes planning, designing,
installing, configuring, and managing Firewalls and Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs) that will allow key services while maintaining security.
Includes protecting the internal IP services, configuring a firewall for
remote access. (15-30)
CST 154W Incident Response and Disaster
Recovery
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CST 152 or CST 266. Includes implementing a plan to
detect intruders, determine the damage caused, and discuss what
precautions to use to avoid disasters and to recover from them when
they do occur. (15-30)
CST 155 Microsoft EXCEL 3 Sem Hrs
Presents EXCEL features using personal and business applications.
Emphasizes features and techniques to develop solutions to spreadsheet
problems. Includes evaluation of spreadsheets, data base, report
formatting, and macros. Compares EXCEL with other electronic
spreadsheets. Credit may be earned in only one of the following: CST
151, CIS 132, CST 155, or CIS 136. (45-0)
CST 156 Implementing Wireless Security 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CST 153 or CST 154. Covers foundations of wireless security,
wireless LAN vulnerabilities, passive wireless discovery, active wireless
attacks, wireless security models, and enterprise wireless hardware
security. Includes designing a secure wireless network, securing wireless
authentication and transmission, managing the wireless network, writing
wireless security policy, and managing operational support and wireless
convergence. (15-30)
CST 158 Network Intrusion Security Testing 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CST 153 and CST 154. Serves as a capstone for the
Information Assurance track. Introduces security testing to protect
networks and computers by using various tools to attempt entry into a
network or computer. (15-30)
CST 159 Introduction to Oracle Database
Management
2 Sem Hrs
Explores relational database concepts and the architecture of a clientserver
database. Uses Oracle SQL commands to create and manage
database tables and records. Introduces use of Oracle utilities. (30-0)
CST 161 Networking Fundamentals 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CST 133W is recommended. Covers concepts, architectures,
standards, protocols, designs and media of data communications and
network technology. (30-15)
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