Computer Technology Course Descriptions

Computer Technology Course Descriptions

CPT 1000 Operating Systems Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
Develops a foundation of technical support for diverse operating systems to include Windows, Linux, and Novell client. Technicians will install, upgrade, troubleshoot, tweak and optimize the performance of these software systems. Exposure to the Mac OS will develop understanding of a complex IT workforce environment, and allow a comparison and assessment of several operating system functions and features. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800 & DSPW 0800 or equivalent skills

CPT 1010 User Support/Help Desk Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introduction to the role of computer technology in support of business processes and procedures. Concepts include computer user support, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills, common support problems, help desk operation and management, common helpdesk tools and procedures, and basic hardware and software installation and maintenance. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800 & DSPW 0800 or equivalent skills

CPT 1400 Digital Systems Interfacing Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction of concepts for digital technology leading to microprocessor interfacing. Incorporated topics consist of AC/DC electronic concepts, digital number systems, Boolean expressions, and integrated circuits. Technicians discover algorithm/flowcharting, Assembly language concepts, debugging, creating .com files, output port decoding of PCs, and basic parallel interfacing. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 & DSPM 0800 or equivalent skills

CPT 1500 Microprocessor Sys. Principles Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introduction to the architecture of a microprocessor and computer based system. Develops Assembly language instructions to manipulate a deviceÕs input/output ports and design various programs ranging from industrial applications to games. Focuses on team building, strengthens written and oral communication, and engages critical thinking through project based tasks. It is highly recommended that this course be taken immediately following CPT 1400. Prerequisites:
CPT 1400

CPT 1510 A+ Computer Hardware Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to basics of computer hardware in today's technical society. Exercises highlight identification and installation of internal components, disk configuration, ports, cables, peripherals and networking concepts and connections. Hands-on and demonstrations allow technicians to delve into building, repairing and preventive maintenance. (This course replaces or substitutes for CPT 2410 Computer Peripherals and CNT 1015 Computer Hardware Fundamentals). Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 & DSPM 0850 or equivalent skills

CPT 2320 Telecommunications Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to communications techniques and systems used for analog signals and digital data transfer. Topics include knowledge of digital transmission, various modulation techniques, error detection, data compression, encryption, protocols, ISDN and ISO standards. Presents telephone networks and characteristics, satellite communications, transmission media including copper, fiber, microwave, lightwave and the full range of electromagnetic spectrum
of wireless technologies. Prerequisites: CPT 1010, CPT 1500

CPT 2425 UNIX/Linux Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
Integrates practical skills within the Linux environment. Analysis of open source software creates proficiency with utilities, applications and file system manipulation in both command line and graphical X Window environments. Technicians will utilize varied shells, design, compose and
edit script files relating to startup configuration and perform administrative tasks such as process management, partition monitoring, command scheduling, permission assignment and user/group modification. Prerequisites: CPT 1000, DSPM 0850 or equivalent skills

CPT 2430 Systems Troubleshooting Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
Elevates computer system skills in areas of error detection, issue identification, technical research, solution development, and problem resolution. Develop an authentic perspective as an industry professional, interviews, simulations, checklists, community contacts, on-site visits and other interactions often occur to supplement class labs and group discussions. Prerequisites: CPT 1500, CPT 1510

CPT 2450 Advanced UNIX/Linux Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
Compares numerous Linux and UNIX distributions. Emphasis on configuring boot loaders and environmental variables, designing effective decision constructs in shell scripts, selecting window managers, and analyzing log files. Information regarding Linux installation, networking and hardware manipulation is detailed as well as kernel modules, troubleshooting, power tools, security, performance tuning and current industry trends within the open source community. Prerequisite: CPT 2425

CPT 2460 Advanced Topics Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
Investigates computer concepts and addresses emerging trends in computer technology. Stresses the latest computer security methods and procedures for maintaining a secure personal or business computing environment for both wireless and wired networks. Team-based projects research and design networks that meet government standards, including servers, firewalls and protecting connected communications nodes from intrusion. (Experienced industry professionals may be enrolled without prerequisites pending permission by CPT faculty.) Prerequisite: CPT 1510 or CPT 2410, CPT 2320

CPT 2500 Computer Technology Capstone Syllabi
1 Credit 1 Class Hour
Course is taken during the final semester. A case study-based project will investigate and define the problematic situation in detail and evaluate and present possible solutions. Prerequisite: CPT 1000, CPT 1010, CPT 1400, CPT 1500, and CPT 1510

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		Computer Technology Course Descriptions CPT 1000 Operating Systems Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours Develops a foundation of technical support for diverse operating systems to include Windows, Linux, and Novell client. Technicians will install, upgrade, troubleshoot, tweak and optimize the performance of these software systems. Exposure to the Mac OS will develop understanding of a complex IT workforce environment, and allow a comparison and assessment of several operating system functions and features. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800 & DSPW 0800 or equivalent skills CPT 1010 User Support/Help Desk Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to the role of computer technology in support of business processes and procedures. Concepts include computer user support, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills, common support problems, help desk operation and management, common helpdesk tools and procedures, and basic hardware and software installation and maintenance. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800 & DSPW 0800 or equivalent skills CPT 1400 Digital Systems Interfacing Syllabi 3 Credits 2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours An introduction of concepts for digital technology leading to microprocessor interfacing. Incorporated topics consist of AC/DC electronic concepts, digital number systems, Boolean expressions, and integrated circuits. Technicians discover algorithm/flowcharting, Assembly language concepts, debugging, creating .com files, output port decoding of PCs, and basic parallel interfacing. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 & DSPM 0800 or equivalent skills CPT 1500 Microprocessor Sys. Principles Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to the architecture of a microprocessor and computer based system. Develops Assembly language instructions to manipulate a deviceÕs input/output ports and design various programs ranging from industrial applications to games. Focuses on team building, strengthens written and oral communication, and engages critical thinking through project based tasks. It is highly recommended that this course be taken immediately following CPT 1400. Prerequisites: CPT 1400 CPT 1510 A+ Computer Hardware Syllabi 4 Credits 4 Class Hours An introduction to basics of computer hardware in today's technical society. Exercises highlight identification and installation of internal components, disk configuration, ports, cables, peripherals and networking concepts and connections. Hands-on and demonstrations allow technicians to delve into building, repairing and preventive maintenance. (This course replaces or substitutes for CPT 2410 Computer Peripherals and CNT 1015 Computer Hardware Fundamentals). Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 & DSPM 0850 or equivalent skills CPT 2320 Telecommunications Syllabi 4 Credits 4 Class Hours An introduction to communications techniques and systems used for analog signals and digital data transfer. Topics include knowledge of digital transmission, various modulation techniques, error detection, data compression, encryption, protocols, ISDN and ISO standards. Presents telephone networks and characteristics, satellite communications, transmission media including copper, fiber, microwave, lightwave and the full range of electromagnetic spectrum of wireless technologies. Prerequisites: CPT 1010, CPT 1500 CPT 2425 UNIX/Linux Syllabi 4 Credits 4 Class Hours Integrates practical skills within the Linux environment. Analysis of open source software creates proficiency with utilities, applications and file system manipulation in both command line and graphical X Window environments. Technicians will utilize varied shells, design, compose and edit script files relating to startup configuration and perform administrative tasks such as process management, partition monitoring, command scheduling, permission assignment and user/group modification. Prerequisites: CPT 1000, DSPM 0850 or equivalent skills CPT 2430 Systems Troubleshooting Syllabi 4 Credits 4 Class Hours Elevates computer system skills in areas of error detection, issue identification, technical research, solution development, and problem resolution. Develop an authentic perspective as an industry professional, interviews, simulations, checklists, community contacts, on-site visits and other interactions often occur to supplement class labs and group discussions. Prerequisites: CPT 1500, CPT 1510 CPT 2450 Advanced UNIX/Linux Syllabi 4 Credits 4 Class Hours Compares numerous Linux and UNIX distributions. Emphasis on configuring boot loaders and environmental variables, designing effective decision constructs in shell scripts, selecting window managers, and analyzing log files. Information regarding Linux installation, networking and hardware manipulation is detailed as well as kernel modules, troubleshooting, power tools, security, performance tuning and current industry trends within the open source community. Prerequisite: CPT 2425 CPT 2460 Advanced Topics Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours Investigates computer concepts and addresses emerging trends in computer technology. Stresses the latest computer security methods and procedures for maintaining a secure personal or business computing environment for both wireless and wired networks. Team-based projects research and design networks that meet government standards, including servers, firewalls and protecting connected communications nodes from intrusion. (Experienced industry professionals may be enrolled without prerequisites pending permission by CPT faculty.) Prerequisite: CPT 1510 or CPT 2410, CPT 2320 CPT 2500 Computer Technology Capstone Syllabi 1 Credit 1 Class Hour Course is taken during the final semester. A case study-based project will investigate and define the problematic situation in detail and evaluate and present possible solutions. Prerequisite: CPT 1000, CPT 1010, CPT 1400, CPT 1500, and CPT 1510 [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]