Electronics and Computer Technology Courses (ELTECH)

10 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS ( 2.0 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 1.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Introduces basic principles of robot operation, applications, and programming. Students will analyze basic robot configurations and industrial applications, as well as proper uses, safety and workplace environment. Students will configure trainer robots for various applications, and program them with script language for process automation. Team robot design and competition will integrate many of the course concepts.

13 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS ( 3.0 )
3.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 23 or 23SI. Advisory: Math 24A.
Introduces fundamental topics in electricity and electronics. Principles and theory of DC and AC electronics are studied with heavy emphasis on basic concepts. Circuit analysis, test, measurement, and troubleshooting methods will be studied using computer simulation software. Transfer: CSU; UC.

15 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE SEMINAR ( 2.0 )
3.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Non-Applicable
Prepares the student for the “A+” computer service technician certification. The course covers basic concepts of computer maintenance. Troubleshooting techniques, fault isolation, software configuration, hardware configuration, and PC maintenance will be some of the topics addressed.

30L TECHNICAL PHYSICS LAB ( 1.0)
3.0 hours laboratory per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 24A. Corequisite: Physics 30.
Presents applied physics concepts and experiments that support Technical Physics (Phys 30) lecture material. The experiments form the basis of a well-balanced course in physics for the student who plans a career in a technical or vocational field. Experiments cover topics such as measurement systems, acceleration, friction, forces, power, work, levels, gears, simple machines, gas laws, pressure, volume, flow, heat, and waves. Physics concepts will be taught using industrial equipment whenever practical to show relationship between real world applications and physical laws.

47 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY ( 2.0 to 0.5 )
6.0 to 1.5 hours laboratory per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: The student must have completed preparatory course work in the technical field in which the study is to be undertaken.
Provides an opportunity for in-depth study or practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic in the Electronics Technology area with support and direction from an instructor. May be taken 4 semesters for credit (only if each semester has a different topic emphasis).
Transfer: CSU.

93 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL TOPIC ( 4.0 to 0.5 )
4.0 to 0.5 hours per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

111 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES I ( 1.0 )
6.0 hours laboratory per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents safety instruction for industrial situations, schematic interpretation, test equipment utilization, and circuit construction. Signal generators, test meters and oscilloscopes will be used. Students also will learn circuit board production techniques including soldering.

113 ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS ( 6.0 )
8.0 hours per week: ( 5.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Math 24A,
27, or 27SI.
Introduces a broad range of topics in electricity and electronics. Fundamentals of DC, AC, transistors, and digital logic are all addressed with heavy emphasis on basic concepts. Circuit analysis methods and troubleshooting will be studied using a hands-on approach.

116 DIGITAL CIRCUITS ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 13 and ElTech 111, or ElTech 113. Advisory: Math 24B.
Presents basic digital logic concepts, binary, octal, hexadecimal numbers used in digital logic systems, logic gates, counters, registers, sequential logic, integrated and programmable logic devices. These concepts will be expanded to include design applications.

120 MICROCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND PROGRAMMING ( 2.0 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 1.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 114 (or equivalent), ElTech 116.
Presents basic microprocessor concepts including internal architecture, memory, addressing, and control through the use of assembly language. Students will write a variety of assembly language programs to perform logic functions and hardware control operations. The use of assemblers, linkers, and debugging tools will be explored.

122 LOGICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 13 and ElTech 111, or ElTech 113. Advisory: ElTech 116.
Presents basic troubleshooting techniques for both the system and component levels. Discusses logical and systematic troubleshooting processes. Interpretation of block diagrams, flow charts, and schematics for use in fault isolation. Determining signal flow paths in schematic diagrams. Fault isolation methods such as bracketing, and half splitting. Fault isolation in parallel systems and multiple channel systems. Troubleshooting tools and techniques using: extender boards, chip clips, jumpers, piggyback IC’s, and applications of heat and cold.

124 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 13 and ElTech 111, or ElTech 113. Advisory: ElTech 116.
Course includes basic topics related to industrial electronics. A brief review of analog circuits is expanded upon to develop more advanced circuit concepts. Topics include FET’s, SCR’s, basic components involved in motor control, DC and AC motors, and their controller circuits will be covered. Operational amplifiers
will be covered, and their applications to sensor instrumentation. Transducers and applications to various sensors for heat, flow, force, etc. will be developed. Troubleshooting techniques for the above topics will be incorporated with each section.

127 FLUID AND PNEUMATIC TECHNOLOGY ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: Phys 10.
Presents basic topics related to fluid and pneumatic systems and devices. Basic physics relating to fluid hydraulics and pneumatics will lead into applied topics such as tanks, pumps, pump fiters, accumultors, actuators, valves, compressors, and pressure regulators. Some advanced topics such as accumulator circuits, directional control valves, sequencers, accumulator circuits, directional control valves, sequencers, pilots and solenoid controlled valves, and servo flow controlled valves will be addressed.

128 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 113. Advisory: CIS 14 or 114, ElTech 120 or 124.
Course includes basic topics related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Topics include a discussion of the PLC’s purpose, basic operation, functions, and applications. PLC architecture and hardware will be investigated including I/O structures and configurations, central processing unit, and power supplies. PLC programming basics including relay ladder logic, extended relay instructions, timers and counters, math functions, data and bit manipulation will be studied. Programs will be written and debugged in a laboratory environment that interface to electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. PLC peripherals and accessories will also be studied.

135 ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: CIS 14, ElTech 113, Physics 30.
Introduces the history and use of robots in industry. Standard arm configurations and hardware including principles of path control, motion sensing, speed and position control, and servo-actuators are examined. Arm configuration, basic mechanics and kinematics of arm structure and hardware are investigated. End-effectors, supplemental tooling hardware, and sensors are studied in workcell applications. Includes programming the controller in a high level language using a teach pendant.

138 NUMERICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ( 2.5 )
7.0 hours per week: ( 4.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Engr 26. Advisory: CIS 14 or CIS 114. Students will study CAD and CAM software and its application to manufacturing processes. Software will be utilized to design components that will be produced on CNC machinery. The basics of CNC hardware and operation, as well as programming will be studied. The mathematics of controlling tool paths, the integration of software and hardware, and the manufacturing of products using CNC machines will be applied to lab experiments.

139 COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROLS ( 3.0 )
5.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: CIS 14, Engr 26.
Presents basic concepts in CAD and CAM software and its application to manufacturing processes. Software will be utilized to design components that will be produced on CNC machinery. The basics of CNC hardware and operation, as well as programming in one, two, and three dimensions will be studied. The mathematics of controlling tool paths, the integration of software and hardware, and the manufacturing of products using CNC machines will be applied to lab experiments. CNC as a component of Computer Integrated Manufacturing will also be addressed.

144 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 138. Advisory: ElTech 128, ElTech 135.
This course combines the concepts of robotics, computer numerical control, and automation programming into an integrated manufacturing setting. Control of manufacturing processes by both centralized and distributed computer systems will be studied. The manufacturing processes using CAD design, CAM implementation and finished CNC product, will be integrated into a robotic assembly line utilizing a vision inspection system for quality control. Broader CIM concepts of Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing, Database Management System (DBMS), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), and OSI-based Manufacturer’s Automation Protocol (MAP) will be discussed or implemented in labs settings.

150 INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP ( 4.0 to 2.0 )
10.0 hours per week: ( 1.0 hours lecture, 9.0 hours laboratory)
To 5.0 hours per week (0.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 144.
Students obtain and complete a cooperative work placement with emphasis on development and use of technical, analytical, report writing and presentation skills. Students complete work term logs, employment-related technical reports and presentations.

152 AUTOMATION PROJECT ( 2.0 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 1.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 144.
The course will develop the students’ ability to plan, schedule, self-direct, evaluate, build communication skills, and develop team building techniques. Students are required to undertake a large manufacturing and automation project, simulating as nearly as possible the integration of advanced technologies.

153 MICROCOMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS FOR TECHNICIANS ( 3.0 )
5.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: ElTech 113.
Introduces fundamental concepts involved with upgrading and repairing personal computer systems. Includes topics on the “A+” computer service technician certification. Lectures and labs will cover internal microcomputer operation, operating systems, primary and secondary storage methods (system memory modules and disk drives), adapter cards, serial and parallel ports, and power supplies. Different components and subsystems will be compared and evaluated based on performance specifications and design considerations.

154 ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER MAINTENANCE( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 153 or equivalent. Advisory: Math 24A.
Prepares the student for the “A+” computer service technician certification. The course builds on basic concepts taught in the Microcomputer Fundamentals course, and incorporates digital troubleshooting practices taught in the Digital Circuits course. PC hardware, internal architecture, software, storage devices, communication devices, video, audio, and printer hardware will be studied. Troubleshooting techniques, fault isolation, software configuration, hardware configuration, and Advanced PC maintenance will be some of the topics addressed.

155 NETWORK CABLING TECHNIQUES ( 2.0 )
3.0 hours per week: ( 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: Math 24A.
Presents basic concepts in network cabling and its application to network infrastructure. Basic terminology, cable types, wiring structures, installation factors and techniques will be discussed. LAN topologies, wiring technology, management, and standards will be investigated and applied to lab practice. Termination techniques for twisted pair and fiber optic cables and connectors will be studied and applied. Fiber optic theory, cable design, and cabling techniques will be investigated. Testing of network cabling and terminations using conductivity, bandwidth, attenuation, and time domain reflectivity will be explored.

157 COMPUTER INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: ElTech 124.
Course includes topics related to basic process instrumentation and control developed in conjunction with Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E’s) I&C technician training program. A brief review of industrial electronics is expanded upon to develop more advanced process instrumentation and control concepts. Topics include advanced applications of components used in both DC and AC motor control, recorders, control valves and actuators, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level sensors, flow sensors and instrumentation maintenance techniques.

167 POWER SYSTEMS AND ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINERY( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: ElTech 124.
Course includes topics related to fundamental industrial electrical maintenance training developed in conjunction with Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E’s) Electrical Maintenance Training Program. A brief review of electrical theory and practical troubleshooting is expanded upon to develop comprehensive electrical power system concepts. Topics include power drawings and circuit diagrams, grounding-cabling and conduit, meters, power transformers, circuit protection, relays, rotating electrical machinery, electrical testing equipment, bolting practices, controllers, safety and fire protection.

Computer Information Systems (CIS)

10 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ( 4.0 )
4.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: English 56 or eligibility for English 1A. Advisory: CAOA 20A or CAOA 62 or the ability to type 25 words per minute.
Introduces computer terminology, relationship between hardware and software, computer operating systems and application software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management programs, Web features, and linking between application programs.
Transfer: CSU; UC. (CAN CSCI 2)

11 FORTRAN FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS ( 2.5 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 65A or equivalent.
Presents the Fortran language for programming computers. Includes techniques for analyzing problems and devising algorithms for the computer solution of problems requiring the use of elementary algebraic concepts. Transfer: CSU; UC. (CAN CSCI 4)

12 BEGINNING COBOL PROGRAMMING ( 3.0 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 23 or Math 23SI or equivalent.
Presents an introduction to programming computers using the Cobol programming language. Includes techniques for analyzing problems and devising algorithms for the computer solution of problems requiring the use of elementary algebraic concepts.
Transfer: CSU; UC. (CAN CSCI 8)

14 BEGINNING BASIC PROGRAMMING ( 3.0 )
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 23 or Math 23SI or equivalent.
Presents an introduction to structured programming using the QUICK BASIC programming language. Includes techniques for analyzing problems and devising algorithms for the computer solution of problems requiring the use of elementary algebraic concepts.
Transfer: CSU; UC.

17 “C” PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE ( 3.0 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents a course in programming computers using the ANSI “C” programming language using the UNIX and other programming environments. Includes techniques for analyzing problems and devising algorithms for the computer solution of problems requiring the use of elementary algebraic concepts. Transfer: CSU; UC.

19 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING - C++( 3.0 )
4.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: An understanding of elementary algebraic concepts is helpful.
This course presents the fundamental concepts of object oriented programming using the C++ language. The course includes techniques for problem analysis and software design with algorithmic problem solutions using basic procedural constructs. The course includes an introduction to simple data structures and their relation to software design. Transfer: CSU; UC.

31 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE I ( 4.0 )
4.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents the fundamentals of an engineering approach to software development. Includes techniques for problem analysis and software
design, implementation and verification. Includes algorithmic problem solving using basic procedural constructs and solving computational problems requiring an understanding of intermediate algebraic concepts. Introduction to object oriented programs, graphical user interfaces and software engineering. Transfer: CSU

32 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE II( 2.0 )
4.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 31.
Continues the fundamentals of algorithmic problem solving and applications in the engineering of modern computer software using procedural and object-based methods and object oriented programming languages. Presents the principles of abstract data types, including the specification and implementation of simple abstractions such as tables, stacks, queues and lists. Includes basic searching and sorting algorithms and introduces the analysis of algorithms and recursion. Transfer: CSU

33 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE III( 2.0 )
4.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 32, CIS 41.
Introduces advanced concepts in JAVA including: theory, generic programming implementation, applications, and analysis of associated algorithms including lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, and graphs, recursion, iteration, searching, and sorting algorithms and analysis. Transfer: CSU.

40 MICROCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE & PROGRAMMING( 3.0 )
5.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 32, Engr 19. Advisory: Math 24A, CIS 31.
Presents basic microprocessor concepts including internal architecture, memory, addressing, and control through the use of assembly language. Students will write a variety of assembly language programs to perform logic functions and high speed hardware control operations. The use of assemblers, linkers, and debugging tools will be explored.Transfer: CSU.

41 DISCRETE STRUCTURES ( 3.0 )
3.0 hours lecture per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 29 and Math 42 OR Math 63 OR High Schoolequivalent.
Introduction to structures of computer science: numbers, sets, relations, functions and trees. This course includes propositional and predicate logic, applications of predicate logic: preconditions, postconditions, invariants, guards; inductive proofs; applications to verification of algorithms; introduction to complexity of algorithms. Transfer: CSU.

47 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: COMPUTER & INFORMATIONAL SCIENCE ( 2.0 to 0.5 )
6.0 to 1.5 hours laboratory per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken.
Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of computer and information science under the direction of an instructor. May be taken 4 semesters for credit (only if each semester has a different topic emphasis). Transfer: CSU.

51 INTRODUCTION TO WEB PUBLISHING: FRONTPAGE ( 3.0 )
5.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Advisory: CIS 10. Overview of the fundamentals of web publishing.
This course provides an understanding of web publishing issues and the internet as well as a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Frontpage. Transfer: CSU.

93 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIAL TOPIC ( 4.0 to 0.5 )
4.0 to 0.5 hours per week
Associate Degree Applicable
Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

111 INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING COMPUTER SOFTWARE ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents the fundamentals of computer software installation and maintenance. Includes techniques for installing computer applications on various computer platforms. Students will learn how to install and upgrade personal computer software.

112 TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents the fundamentals of troubleshooting and repair of computer software. The course includes communication strategies and techniques for the diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning applications on various computer platforms. Includes the use of diagnostic tools and vendor services. Intended for students completing an Associate in Science degree in Computer Systems Technician program.

114 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL BASIC ( 3.0 )
5.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 23 or Math 23SI or equivalent.
Introduces programming skills necessary to create Mocrosoft Visual Basic desktop applications. Instructs how to build custom, multiple-form applications incorporating menus, status bars, and custom toolbars. Includes writing code for input field validation and debug applications using debugging tools. Uses standard controls, control arrays, and create controls dynamically. Implements centralized error-handling in applications and creates setup programs to distribute applications.

115 VISUAL BASIC DESKTOP APPLICATIONS ( 4.0 )

6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 114. Advisory: CIS 64 or CIS 70A, CIS 70B, and CIS 70C.
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to create Microsoft Visual Basic desktop applications. Addresses objectives of the “Microsoft Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic” exam, one of the MCSD core examinations. Students will learn how to design COM components, including Class Modules, ActiveX: controls, DLL’s, EXE’s, and Documents. Utilizes ActiveX Data Objects for accessing database applications and connecting to COM servers in client/server applications. Includes creation of Internet applications using ActiveX documents, Dynamic HTML, and Internet Information Server Webclasses.

117 FUNDAMENTALS OF OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FOR TECHNICIANS( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents concepts of computer programming using an object-oriented computer programming language. Includes techniques for problem analysis, software design, implementation, and verification with particular reference to object-oriented programming languages.

118 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR THE INTERNET( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents concepts of writing computer programs for use on the Internet. Includes techniques for problem analysis, software design, implementation, and verification with particular reference to object-oriented programming.

121 OPERATING SYSTEMS CONCEPTS I ( 3.0 )
5.0 hours per week: ( 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents the fundamentals of computer operating systems using the Windows operating system as the primary example. Covers how to install, configure and troubleshoot an operating system. Examines operating system concepts associated with applications software support and computer resource management and control.

123 MICROCOMPUTER PERIPHERALS ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Presents the fundamentals of computer peripheral devices. Students will learn how to install and troubleshoot various internal and external computer system components.

126 NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS CONCEPTS( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ElTech 153 or equivalent. Advisory: CIS 130.
Presents the concepts and provides the hands-on training necessary for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of a network based computer operating system. Subjects covered include client operating system installation and configuration, network resource location and access using directory services, managing the con- figuration database (registry), file systems and applications support. Networking protocols and TCP/IP networking services are examined, along with the above topics, during extensive hands-on exercises on a laboratory network.

128 NETWORK SERVER ADMINISTRATION ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 121, ElTech 153. Advisory: CIS 130.
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform network server configuration and administration tasks for a small or medium sized business network. Topics will include: securing network resources, directory service installation and administration, server management and performance optimization, planning and implementing a backup strategy, auditing and monitoring network resources and events.

130 NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Math 24A, ElTech 153.
An introductory course in computer networking providing students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology. Topics include network terminology and protocols, the OSI and TCP/IP models, network topologies and media access control techniques, local area networks (LAN’s) and internetworking devices (repeaters, hubs, switches, and routers). Special attention is paid to networking media types, cabling and wiring specifications, cabling installation, and IP addressing schemes.

131 ROUTER THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 130.
A course on router technology, router configuration, dynamic routing, and routing protocols. Other topics include Ethernet, Token Ring, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) network architectures, and detailed coverage of Transport Control and Internetworking Protocols (TCP/IP). Students will perform router initialization, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting using console ports, over the network Telnet sessions, and Trivial File Transport Protocol (TFTP) servers.

132 ADVANCED ROUTING AND SWITCHING ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 131, MATH 24A.
Presents advanced routing concepts such as: the Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), network security and traffic control using Access Control Lists, and Novell’s IPX internetworking protocol. It also covers LAN switch configuration and technology, Virtual LANs, and the principles of Local Area Network design.

133 WIDE AREA NETWORKING ( 2.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 132.
Presents concepts and protocols related to Wide Area Network (WAN) management and design. Detailed coverage is devoted to the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Frame Relay, ISDN, DSL, Leased Lines (T1/T3), and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Hierarchical WAN design techniques are used in the completion of a Threaded Case Study (TCS).

141 DATABASE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ( 4.0 )
6.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory)
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CAOA 64. Advisory: CIS 128.
Provides the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 2000 client- server database management system. Topics include architecture, planning, upgrading, installation, file management, security, backup and restoration of the data, performance issues, constructing and using structured query language (SQL) statements, creating/ transferring/deleting databases, and managing users. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam #70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition.

143 WEB SITE ADMINISTRATION ( 4.0 )
12.0 hours per week: ( 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory) , 6.0 hours laboratory by arrangement
Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: CIS 128 or equivalent.
Provides a solid understanding of what is going on behind the scenes of a Web Site. Coursework emphasizes Web Site structure, performance factors, Web Server maintenance, basic programming techniques, and scripting languages. Security issues such as daemons, auditing, IP spoofing and sniffing, firewalls, encryption, Java security, CGI security and viruses are covered.