ITS - Information Technology Systems

Introduces Window-based software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases with inclusion of graphic images. Overviews operating systems and graphical user interfaces.

A broad overview of programming techniques, programming rules, basic I/O techniques and programming methods.  A variety of programming languages will be introduced, including but not limited to Visual Basic, SQL Reporting, and Object Oriented Programming.

Basic knowledge of how to collect, organize, and analyze data.  An introduction to the concepts of querying, updating, and administration of databases.  Topics covered include normalization, table structures, table relationships, and data integrity.

Identify basic networking concepts, distinguish between network transmission types and connectivity devices, understand TCP/IP components, demonstrate knowledge of network hardware, cabling, and operating systems.

Surveys major Microsoft tools including Word, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook. Explores the Internet. No prior knowledge of computers required. Designed to assist user in meeting individual computer needs. Includes brief overview of the field of information technology.

Covers advanced techniques of data and information.  Topics include processing and optimization of queries, transactions, backup and recovery, self-tuning database systems, and data mining.  Prerequisite: ITS 20163 Introduction to Databases.

Identify basic networking concepts; Distinguish between network transmission types and connectivity devices; Understand TCP/IP components and NT/Novell protocol suites; Demonstrate network planning for hardware, cabling and operating systems; Assess network security, wireless technologies and secure remote connectivity; Perform network troubleshooting. Prerequisites: None.

Implementing and administering security, including: communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security.

Course explores penetration-testing tools and techniques used to protect computer and cyber security.  Topics include discovering vulnerabilities, detecting intrusion, networking security issues, and protecting data from potential intruders.