3 credits
This course will introduce the students to the Extensible Markup Language (XML).
Students will develop Web sites and applications
using XML, a powerful publishing and document
interchange format. Information held in this
format is self-describing; it can be extracted,
manipulated and formatted to the requirements of any target audience or publishing medium. PREREQUISITES:
CP-130 and CP-217
CP-318 JAVA
3 credits
An introduction to World Wide Web-focused application programming, using the
Java language is presented. Students familiar
with the format and syntax of C and/or C++ will
develop both Java applets designed to be transported
over the Internet and executed with Web browsers as well as stand-alone Java applications. Topics will
begin with basic input/output operations, the
primary control structures and logical/math operations and proceed to the creation and use of methods,
classes, arrays, and abstract data types (ADTs)
utilizing accepted practices and techniques
of contemporary object-oriented programming. PREREQUISITE: CP-216
CP-320 COMPUTER NETWORK+
3 credits
This course is intended to provide comprehensive instruction in the theoretical and practical aspects of computer networks, leading toward the CompTIA Network+ certification. It is geared
towards students who are already proficient
in basic computer networking, and are seeking
a career in computer network administration
and support. The course is focused not only
on well-established principles in networking – OSI model, TCP/IP and cabling, but also on new and emerging
technologies in the area of wireless networking
and gigabit Ethernet. The course can be broken down into two main areas:
- In-depth coverage of networking technology
- In-depth coverage of current networking practices
The latter of the two will take the form of weekly 3-hour laboratory sessions.
Utilizing industry-standard analysis tools and
equipment, these sessions will provide the much-needed
hands-on experience in implementing networking solutions across multiple operating systems such as Linux/Unix, Windows
2000, Windows NT and Windows9x. They also provide
an opportunity for the student to hone their
network troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, thus producing a well-rounded learning experience. PREREQUISITE: CP-221
CP-321 COMPUTER NETWORKS II
3 credits
This course provides students with an advanced study of Networking as a doorway
to Network Administration through the most popular
Operating System. The course provides the cornerstone on which to build a business, in today’s competitive technology environment. Students are provided with the hands-on skills needed to be a valued professional in the business
environment. Conceptual topics include: Network
server hardware and software, server installations, printer management, interoperating with different Network Operating Systems, creating and managing accounts
and groups, granting permission and rights to
a group, remote access to a Network, troubleshooting
Networks, TCP/IP protocols and other Network
protocols, Networking monitoring and performance tuning, server and networking administration, utilizing Internet and Intranet services, and creating
and managing Internet web sites. The course
also provides the knowledge needed to prepare
for Networking Certification Exams. PREREQUISITE:
CP-221
