| 210. Introduction
to Information Technology
(Formerly offered as GS 210.) Either semester. Three credits.
An overview of information technologies including fundamentals of the
Internet, service protocols, web development and deployment, and fundamentals
of networking. |
| 215. Introduction
to UNIX/Linux
(Formerly offered as GS 209.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
Basic computing skills required. Online access required.
Understand what UNIX is and how to use it. You will gain a technical
overview of UNIX by building your knowledge and understanding through hands-on
experiences. Topics covered include basic commands and system structures;
system tools; output redirection; command line text editing, e-mail and
system calls; file system basics; and basic shell scripting. Prepares students
for versatile use of any UNIX system and serves as a foundation for numerous
UNIX certification programs. |
| 217.
Web Applications I: Client Side Scripting
(Formerly offered as GS 225.) First semester. Three credits. DePalma
The structure and function of client side scripting languages
such as JavaScript. Covers programming concepts from the beginning. Topics
covered include: application development methodologies, variables and arrays,
program flow control, functions, and objects. Web-specific topics include:
JavaScript objects, events, forms, regular expressions, cookies, and platform
and browser capability. |
| 218.
Web Application Development with PERL/PHP
(Formerly offered as GS 213.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
Basic computing skills required. Unix skills course required; can be taken
concurrently.
Immerses the student in the culture of web application programming.
Through participation in cooperative assignments the student will gain
appreciation for the process of web application development. Includes the
design and implementation of simpler programs and the group development
of advanced web applications. |
| 219.
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming with Java
(Formerly offered as GS 211.) Either semester. Three credits.
Fundamentals of the Java language with applied object-oriented techniques.
Topics covered: classes and methods, application and applet modes, and
graphical interfaces. |
| 220. Web
Authoring and Content Management I
(Formerly offered as GS 223.) First semester. Three credits. DePalma
Introduction to creation and management of web content. Discusses
information architecture and mark-up languages as a means to design, relate,
and compose documents for the web. Technical topics covered include: Hypertext
markup language and XHTML. |
| 222.
Web Authoring and Content Management II
(Formerly offered as GS 224.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
ISKM 220. DePalma
Continuation of the examination of web authoring and management,
focusing on security and commerce. Topics examined from consumer, infrastructure,
and content-provider perspectives. Topics include: cryptography,
digital identification, privacy, physical security, certificates, content
filtering, and intellectual property. |
| 224. Web Graphics and
Layout
(Formerly offered as GS 226.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
ISKM 210, 220 and/or department head or instructor consent. DePalma
Examination and use of the techniques and tools used to create
functional and attractive web content. Topics include: image selection
and editing, typography, designing navigational elements, animation and
multimedia. |
| 226.
Introduction to System Administration with UNIX/Linux
(Formerly offered as GS 212.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
ISKM 215 or equivalent experience. Basic computing skills and an understanding
of the UNIX/Linux operating environments required. Online access required.
Expands the use of a UNIX system from that of the user to the administrator.
Gain the ability to perform system administration tasks and gain a greater
understanding of process interdependencies, kernel resource management
and system control. Topics covered will include installation, file system
structure, data transfer, backup and recovery, user and process administration,
system security features, system startup and shutdown, performance monitoring
and troubleshooting techniques. Since it is impossible to cover all aspects
of system administration in depth, the focus of this course is on developing
a mindset that acts as a springboard to developing your skills. |
| 230. Database Systems
for the Web
(Formerly offered as GS 230.) Either semester. Four credits. Prerequisite:
ISKM 220. DePalma
Discussion of the administration of data systems, database design,
and data delivery for the web. Topics include: UML, data driven tag sets,
client-side and server side scripting, SQL queries, security issues, and
data system administration. |
| 231. Web Server Administration
(Formerly offered as GS 231.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
ISKM 226. DePalma
Provide in-depth knowledge of web services administration. The
material will cover initial system configuration; web server installation;
web server configuration; administering the web server, web users and hosting
accounts; automating user account management; security issues, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience through labs and projects will reinforce the reading,
coursework and exams. |
| 232. Web Metrics and
Analysis
(Formerly offered as GS 232.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
ISKM 231 and STAT 110. DePalma
A thorough examination of the quantification and qualification
of web utilization. Topics include: counting methods, hierarchical methods,
and analysis of dynamic content and errors. |