courses
Below are courses I have taught, or will be teaching,
from Fall 2004 to Spring 2007. As course descriptions or textbook selections
change, I attempt to keep this page up to date. |
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CSC125 |
Introduction to Computing |
 
(image of new textbook not yet available ) |
In Fall 2006 there will be a revised version of CSC125 with a greater emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Access. It will use a custom textbook. More details will be
available here later. Below is the old description:
An introduction to computers: components of the system unit, input,
output, storage, system software, application software, the Internet
and World
Wide Web, etc.
An introduction to Microsoft Office 2003:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc. |
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IST126
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Introduction to Information Science and Technology
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This course serves as a broad introduction to information science
concepts. Course will include a laboratory component for practical experience
in computer system design and troubleshooting as well as in introductory
programming. Topics to be covered include information science ethics,
computer law and impact of technology on society, security and recovery
systems, professional certification programs, computer networks, and
introduction to programming.
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IST221
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Introduction to Networks
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This course serves as an introduction to network fundamentals. Course
will include a laboratory component for practical experience in network
design and implementation. Topics to be covered include networking terminology,
network theory, standards bodies, network models and cabling techniques.
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IST222
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Introduction to Operating Systems
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This course serves as an introduction to computer operating
systems from the user’s and administrator’s points of view.
Course will include a laboratory component for practical experience in
operating
system administration and use. Operating Systems to be covered include
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista (Beta 2), Linux, and Mac
OS X.
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IST276 |
Introduction to Internet Programming |
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An introduction to markup languages, style languages,
programming languages, and databases used in programming for the Internet:
XHTML,
DHTML, CSS, XML,
XSL, JavaScript, PHP, ColdFusion, SQL, MySQL, Flash ActionScript, etc. |
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IST277
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LAN and WAN Technologies
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This course expands upon the concepts
introduced in IST 221 with emphasis placed upon wide area networks and
integration. Course will include a laboratory component for practical
experience network design and implementation. Topics to be covered include
communication mediums, Ethernet, token ring, ATM, frame relay, FDDI,
wireless technologies, VPNs, public and private network integration and data
encryption.
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IST285 |
Preparation for Cyber Defense Competition(s) |
(no textbook selected yet) |
This is a 1 credit hour special topics
course that will be used to help establish and prepare a new student
organization to compete in the 2007 Southeast Regional Cyber Defense
Competition. The course's focus will be on information security: hardening
operating systems, applications, and networks to defend against attacks.
(The student organization will have a broader focus on Information
Technology in general.) For some information on Cyber Defense Competitions,
visit the links below:
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IST462
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Network Security
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An introduction to securing and monitoring a computer network:
foot printing, scanning, enumeration, operating system vulnerabilities,
securing remote access, network device security features, firewall implementation,
remote control security concerns, and security management.
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(I don't yet know what I will be teaching in Spring 2007.) |
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