CRC 250IN - Clinical Research Site Coordination and Management

1. Coordinate and manage an identified clinical research project from study start-up to study close-out.
2. Explain the elements of the study budget as it relates to the execution of a protocol.
3. Prepare a recruitment plan to recruit and retain study subjects
4. Develop a management plan for the research site project
5. Collect and record data into an electronic data capture system

1. Coordinating an Identified Clinical Research Project
   1. Development of an overall plan for a specified clinical research project
   2. Elements of Project Management
   3. Developing a detailed plan (including time lines) for each phase of the clinical research project
   4. Effective communication needed between project team members and clinical trial management
   5. Decision-making process for accepting and conducting a research project
   6. Importance, design, and use of set timelines in a research project
   7. Study goals and deadlines for clinical research trials
   8. Operational Site Management
   9. Drafting Standard Operating Procedures
   10. Implementing Corrective and Preventive Action Plans
   11. Quality Audits
   12. Quality Controls
   13. Mitigating problems that can commonly occur between clinical research sites and Sponsors/Contract Research Organizations
2. Planning and Preparation of Research Budgets and Contracts
   1. Process involved in the development of a research study budget
   2. Routine calculations associated with the costs of a clinical research trial
   3. Analysis of budget components for a specified clinical trial relative to cost effectiveness
   4. Assisting in the calculations of an overall research project budget, including personnel costs, overhead, and profit margin
   5. Funding sources for clinical research project
   6. Role and responsibility of a clinical research investigator and coordinator in the development of a research contract
3. Application of Regulatory, Legal, and Governing Parameters with a Clinical Research Project
   1. Function, activities, and responsibilities of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)
   2. Requirements for membership on an IRB according to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21 CFR 56.107)
   3. Maintaining and retaining of IRB records
   4. IRB submission process and the standard review criteria used by an IRB
   5. “Expedited review criteria”
   6. Communication responsibilities between the investigator and the IRB
   7. Eight basic elements of an informed consent form according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Federal regulations and development of a sample consent form
   8. Study file record retention and requirements
   9. Contractual relationships in a clinical research project or study
   10. Study document checklist
   11. How to complete a form FDA-1572
   12. Elements needed in a current curriculum vitae
   13. Regulatory documents needed prior to shipping investigational supplies
   14. Sample regulatory packet for a clinical research project or study
   15. Regulatory, patent and legal considerations in protocol design
   16. Scientific misconduct and its consequences
4. Management of Research Sites
   1. Basic procedures and tasks needed to implement a clinical study including recruiting, budgeting, and timelines
   2. Qualifications for the investigator, study coordinator, and other site personnel in conducting research in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical trials
   3. Responsibilities and roles of key personnel participating in the management of a research site
   4. Regulatory/essential documents required of a research site
   5. Databases, logs, and files utilized in the maintenance of a study site
   6. Differences between the roles of a site coordinator and a monitor in the preparation, maintenance, and submission of required reports
5. Recruitment, Enrollment and Retention of Study Subjects
   1. Ethical considerations involved in human experimentation
   2. Subject recruitment plan 
   3. Informed consent from study participants
   4. Subject participation according to established protocols
   5. Collection of specimens for submission to central collection laboratories
   6. Monitoring dosage modifications and treatment calculations for compliance
   7. Identifying and reporting adverse drug reactions according to study guidelines and reporting requirements
   8. Preparation and maintenance of required records and follow-up on protocol subjects
   9. Regulatory document binders; study files and manuals with new studies; amendments; and closure notices
6. Data Collection and Management
   1. Purpose of source documentation
   2. Source document review process
   3. Case report form completion
   4. Characteristics of high-quality data
   5. Case report form corrections, errors and queries
   6. Electronic data capture
   7. Data security
   8. Internal quality assurance
   9. Audit preparation
   10. Archiving data

CRC 260IN - Lab Skills and Professional Practice

1. Describe principles of good leadership, management, and mentorship.
2. Describe effective communication methods.
3. Demonstrate aseptic techniques with the current Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on universal precautions
4. Demonstrate performance of vital signs.
5. Demonstrate the process of running a twelve lead electrocardiogram.
6. Describe clinical research coordinator laboratory processes including IATA procedures for shipping dangerous goods, specimen quality assurance.
7. Describe body systems as it pertains to phlebotomy, preparation of a patient, equipment used and procedures in drawing blood.
8. Demonstrate techniques using vacutainer methods and quality assurance standards for phlebotomy
9. Describe ethical behaviors in the workplace.

1. Research Subject Communication
   1. Professional communication and behavior
      1. Professional situations
      2. Tact
      3. Diplomacy
      4. Courtesy
      5. Responsibility
   2. Therapeutic relationships
      1. Impartial behavior
      2. Effective responses to cultural differences
      3. Empathy
   3. Recognizing and responding to verbal and nonverbal communication
      1. Positive body language
      2. Listening skills
      3. Eye contact
      4. Barriers to effective communication
      5. Identifying needs of others
   4. Evaluating and understanding communication
      1. Observation
      2. Active listening
      3. Feedback
   5. Interviewing techniques
      1. Interviewee  (subject, family member, other)           
      2. Setting (office, telephone, hospital)
      3. Guiding, controlling and ending interviews
         1. Using questions – exploratory, open-ended, direct
         2. Legal restrictions
2. Research Subject Encounter
   1. Clinical treatment setting vs. research protocol setting
   2. Subject History
      1. Role of the Principal Investigator
      2. Components of a standard medical chart
   3. Patient Diary
   4. Medication Changes
      1. Subject reporting
      2. Documentation
   5. Adverse Events & Serious Adverse Events
      1. Subject reporting
      2. Documentation
   6. Vital Signs
      1. Performing
         1. Body Temperature
         2. Pulse Rate
         3. Blood Pressure
         4. Respiratory Rate
      2. Recording
3. Electrocardiography
   1. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart
   2. Function of the EKG machine
   3. Proper use of the EKG machine
   4. Normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement
   5. Lead placement and other clinical practices
   6. Practicing EKG
4. Clinical Research – Laboratory
   1. Laboratory Issues for Clinical Research
      1. Role of the Clinical Research Coordinator
      2. Variety of clinical trial settings
      3. Laboratory specifications within study protocols
   2. Phlebotomy - blood collecting
      1. Review of the circulatory system
      2. Veins suitable for phlebotomy
      3. Minimizing biohazard exposure
      4. OSHA safety standards
      5. Blood collecting equipment and supplies
      6. Preparing subjects for blood collection & proper infection control
      7. Steps in venipuncture process
      8. Complications associated with blood collection
      9. Proper postpuncture care
      10. Practicing venipuncture on medical mannequins
   3. Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping
      1. Quality assurance and control
      2. Proper disposal of needles, sharps and medical waste
      3. Appropriate procedures for processing blood containers
      4. Infectious substance shipping guidelines per IATA procedures

CRC 270 - Research Management for Sponsors and CRO’s

1. Identify professional and behavioral skills required of the Clinical Research Associate (Monitor).
2. Discuss the relationship between Sponsor, CRO, and the clinical research site.
3. Develop a plan for data quality assurance.
4. Communicate effectively to CRC during the Site Initiation Visit, Interim Monitoring Visit, and Close-Out Visit
5. Evaluate research data for completeness, compliance, and accuracy
6. Define on-site, centralized, remote, and risk-based monitoring visits

1. Professional and Behavioral Skills of the Clinical Research Associate
2. Processes Involved in the Development of a Research Study Budget
   1. Estimating study costs and a site budget
   2. Analyzing the budget components for a specified clinical trial relative to cost effectiveness
   3. Assisting in the calculations of an overall research project budget, including personnel, costs, overhead, and profit margin
3. Planning a Clinical Research Trial from the Perspective of a Clinical Research Associate   
   1. Types of CROs
   2. Components of a typical bid, proposal, and contract with CRO
   3. Role and responsibility of a Clinical Research Associate in the development of a research contract with a CRO
   4. Delegation of responsibilities and outsourcing to a CRO and considerations for this relationship
   5. Communication between project team members and clinical trial management
   6. Problems commonly occurring between CROs and clients (Sponsors)
   7. Design of study Case Report Forms  (CRF)
   8. Implementation of start-up activities including:
      1. Site recruitment and selection
      2. Essential document collection and approval
      3. Investigational product shipment
   9. Set timelines in a well-coordinated research project
4. Planning, Preparation, and Conduction of Evaluation, Initiation, Periodic Monitoring, and Termination Study Site Visits                                                                                               
   1. Development and critical elements of a monitoring plan for a typical study
   2. Various study visits and development of an agenda for each type
   3. Challenges experienced by a monitor while traveling on site visits
   4. Responsibilities of the monitor and the site personnel for each type of visit
   5. Components needed in a summary report for each type of site visit
   6. The roles and responsibilities of the site coordinator and the monitor relative to subject data documentation and verification
   7. Source documentation
   8. Case report forms
   9. Process for reporting adverse events and serious adverse experiences
   10. Development of a database for each study subject visit
   11. Development of a monitoring report providing feedback to the investigator and site coordinator
5. Effective Management of Research Sites
   1. Basic procedures and tasks needed to implement a clinical study at a given study site
   2. Responsibilities and roles of key personnel participating in the management of a research site
   3. Qualifications for the investigator, study coordinator, and monitor in conducting research in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical trials
   4. Regulatory documents required of a research site
   5. Development of an investigator questionnaire/survey for recruitment purposes
   6. Development of a study subject recruitment plan
   7. Development of source documentation templates
   8. Development of sample procedures for the management of a research site, including recruiting, budgeting, and timelines
   9. Databases, logs, and files utilized in the maintenance of a study site
   10. Determination of the quality performance of a research site
   11. Different roles of a monitor and the site in the preparation, maintenance, and submission of required reports
6. Evaluation of Research Data for Completeness, Compliance, and Accuracy
   1. Source document verification on typical study cases
   2. Data collection forms for completion and accuracy
   3. Essential document collection during the course of a clinical trial
   4. Assessment of pertinent data for a specified research publication
   5. Review research data for subject safety
7. Preparation for and Conduct of the Sponsor Quality Assurance (QA) Audit
   1. Differences between a monitoring visit and a sponsor audit
   2. Purpose of a QA audit and typical findings
   3. Preparation for a QA audit
   4. Assessment of outcomes of audits
   5. Examples of instances of scientific misconduct

CRC 291 - Clinical Research Coordinator Internship

1. Apply research project coordination concepts and practices to clinical trial projects in a    research setting.
2. Demonstrate appropriate use of research and medical terminology.
3. Simulate the recruitment, enrollment and retention procedures for study participants.
4. Perform the review of study participant’s file data for completeness and accuracy. 
5. Demonstrate professional workplace behavior, i.e. appearance, attitude, communication and respect for team members and study participants. 
6. Analyze and critique, in writing, internship experiences at the research sites.

1. Observing and Performing Clinical Research Activities at the Different Research Sites
2. Participating in and Implementing New or Ongoing Clinical Research Activities
3. Completing Selected Clinical Research Compliance Evaluation Activities
4. Adjusting Applications of Knowledge, Practices, Protocols, Procedures and Behaviors as Recommended
5. Completion of Assignments Designated by Site Mentor and Instructional Faculty
6. Participation in Self-Assessment of Performance with Site Mentor/Instructional Faculty

CRC 296 - Clinical Research Independent Study: Clinical Project

CMN 102 - Introduction to Communication [SUN# COM 1100]

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to the function, basic concepts, and skills of oral communication in interpersonal and public address situations. Includes foundations of communication, perception of self and others, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication and relationships, public speaking, and group communication.

Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - Other and C, G; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS and C, G.

2.          Develop an awareness of cultural diversity in the U.S. & cultural variables (i.e. race, gender, age, religion, etc.) that affect human interactions in our multicultural society.

3.          Create & critically analyze messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.

4.          Demonstrate specific communication skills that facilitate the sharing of meaning in personal, group, and public speaking settings.

1. Foundations of Communication
   1. Communication Perspectives
      1. Communication contexts and characteristics
      2. The communication process
      3. Communication principles & characteristics
   2. Communication & Ethics
      1. Ethical principles
      2. Communication in the 21^st century (mediated & mass communication)
      3. Globalization and communication
   3. Communication and Perceptions
      1. The perception process
      2. Perception of self
      3. Perception of others
   4. Communication Competence
      1. Communication apprehension
      2. Communication Improvement plans
2. Cultural Diversity Issues in Communication
   1. Understanding Culture
      1. Culture defined
      2. Dominant culture & co-cultures
      3. Addressing stereotyping and prejudice
      4. Cultural identity (race, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion, age/generation, disability)
      5. Cultural diversity consciousness in the U.S.
   2. Cultural Influences on Communication
      1. Individualism vs. Collectivism
      2. Uncertainty avoidance
      3. Power distance
      4. Masculinity vs. Femininity
      5. Views of time (monochronic vs. polychronic)
      6. High & Low Context
   3. Developing Intercultural Communication Competence
      1. Barriers to intercultural communication competence (Ethnocentrism, Marginalization, Discrimination)
      2. Competent intercultural communication strategies (tolerance for ambiguity, empathy, mindfulness)
3. Communication Processes
   1. Verbal messages
      1. The Nature of language
      2. Language & meaning
      3. Guidelines for improving verbal communication
   2. Nonverbal message
      1. Characteristics of nonverbal communication
      2. Types of nonverbal communication
      3. Guidelines for improving nonverbal communication
   3. Listening
      1. The Listening process
      2. Listening types & styles
      3. Guidelines for improving listening skills
4. Communication Applications
   1. Interpersonal communication & relationships
      1. Types & stages of relationships
      2. Dialectics in personal relationships
      3. Managing interpersonal conflict
      4. Guidelines for improving interpersonal communication
   2. Small group communication
      1. The Nature & types of groups
      2. Conflict in groups
      3. Group leadership & problem-solving
      4. Evaluating group effectiveness
   3. Public Speaking
      1. Speech-making process
      2. Informative speaking
      3. Persuasive speaking

CMN 110 - Public Speaking

1. Demonstrate basic critical thinking/analytical and organizational skill of the speech development and evaluation process.
2. Understand the impact of cultural diversity in the U.S. & cultural variables (i.e. race, gender, age, religion, etc.) on messages in various communication contexts.
3. Explain the basic steps of a speechmaking process.
4. Demonstrate principles/ techniques of informative, persuasive, special occasion, and small group speaking in a multicultural society.

1. Critical and Organizational Skills
   1. The responsibility of the public speaker in a multicultural society
      1. The Ethics of public speaking
      2. Avoiding ethnocentrism
      3. Civility
   2. The Responsibility of the Listener in the Public Speaking Context
      1. Introduction to listening
      2. Developing effective listening skills
      3. Showing respect
   3. Managing Nervousness
      1. Forms of communication apprehension
      2. Causes for public speaking anxiety
      3. Strategies for reducing public speaking anxiety

1. Understanding cultural diversity in the U.S.
   1. Culture and communication

      1. How culture influences communication

      2. How communication influences culture

      3. Communication as resistance to the dominant culture system

1. Identity and communication

1. Social and cultural identities (gender, race, ethnicity, religion, etc.)

2. Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination

3. Developing cultural consciousness

1. Context and power

      1. Public discourse and social structure

      2. The “power” effects of labels

      3. Communication styles in various contexts

1. The Speechmaking Process
   1. Topic Selection
      1. Finding information
      2. Evaluating information and avoiding plagiarism
      3. Developing specific purpose and central idea
      4. Supporting your ideas
   2. Audience Analysis
      1. Demographic audience analysis
      2. Situational audience analysis
      3. Adapting the topic to the audience
   3. Organizing the Speech
      1. The body of the speech
      2. Introductions and conclusions
      3. Organizational patterns
      4. Outlining the speech
   4. Presenting the Speech
      1. Guidelines for presentational aids
      2. Wording the speech
      3. Methods and strategies of effective delivery
      4. Speech evaluation and critique
2. Types of Public Speaking
   1. Informative speaking
      1. Characteristics of informative speeches
      2. Managing bias in an informative speech
      3. Guidelines for speaking to inform
   2. Persuasive speaking
      1. Types of persuasive speeches
      2. Persuasive speaking strategies
      3. Types of argument & argument fallacies
      4. Selecting propositions for persuasive speeches
   3. Special occasion speaking
      1. The speech of introduction
      2. The speech of presentation
      3. The acceptance speech
      4. The speech of tribute
   4. Developing and delivering team presentations
      1. Steps of preparing a team presentation
      2. Strategies for delivering a team presentation

CMN 120 - Business and Professional Communication

1. Explain basic concepts, principles, processes, and techniques of intercultural, cross-cultural, and small group communication in a multicultural/global business environment.
2. Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity in the U.S. & cultural variables (i.e. race, gender, age, religion, etc.) that affect business communication in the U.S.
3. Understand how diverse cultural beliefs, values, norms, & practices influence cross-cultural communication in international business.
4. Demonstrate principles and techniques of interviewing.
5. Demonstrate principles/techniques of informative, persuasive, and special occasion speaking in diverse cultural business contexts.

1. Communication in a Multicultural/Global Business Environment
   1. The Nature of Business Communication
      1. Communication principles & models
      2. Ethical dimensions of communication
      3. Communication competence
2. Globalization & Communication
   1. The concept of international business in a global marketplace
   2. Cultural synergy & the global organization
   3. Technology & globalization
3. Organizational Culture
   1. Characteristics of Organizational Culture
   2. Communication Networks
   3. Communication Barriers
4. Cultural Diversity Issues in Business Communication in the U.S.
   1. Communication in a culturally diverse society
      1. Race & Ethnicity
      2. Social class/status
      3. Generational differences
      4. Regional differences
      5. Disabilities & military veterans
5. Diversity and ethical issues
   1. Relativity vs. Universality
   2. Self-reflexivity
   3. Sense of social justice
6. Diversity-consciousness & cultural competence
   1. Cultural literacy and cultural humility
   2. Constructive attitudes
   3. Strategies for adapting one’s communicative behaviors
7. Cultural Differences in International Business
   1. Fundamental Dimensions of Cultural Diversity
      1. Individualism vs. Collectivism
      2. Power Distance
      3. Masculinity vs. Femininity
      4. Uncertainty Avoidance
      5. Confucian dynamism
8. Customs & Behaviors Across Cultures
   1. Social norms
   2. Formality
   3. Gender roles
   4. Tolerance for conflict
9. Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
   1. Verbal & Nonverbal messages
   2. Tolerance for ambiguity
   3. Ethnorelativism
   4. Listening at Work
   5. Cross-cultural conflict management & resolution strategies/techniques
10. Principles and Techniques of Interviewing
    1. Interviewing Strategies
       1. Planning the Interview
       2. Conducting the Interview
       3. Post-interview follow-up
11. Types of Interviews
    1. The information-gathering interview
    2. The career research interview
    3. The employment interview
12. The Ethics of interviewing
    1. Interviewing and the Law
    2. Obligations of the interviewer
    3. Obligations of the interviewee
    4. Handling difficult questions
13. Business Speaking in Culturally Diverse Contexts
    1. Types of business presentations
       1. Informative presentations
       2. Persuasive presentations
       3. Group presentations
       4. Special occasion speaking
    2. Researching, Organizing, and Delivering Informative, Instructional, and Persuasive Presentations
       1. Claims of fact, value and policy
       2. Analysis of customer need (selling benefits)
       3. Problem/solution and cause/problem/solution organizational patterns
       4. Monroe’s motivated sequence for building on need
       5. Similarities, differences, and conversion techniques
       6. Guidelines for effective use of presentational aids
    3. Group Process in Business
       1. The Nature and Types of teams (including virtual teams)
       2. Leadership and Influence in teams
       3. Effective Communication in teams

CMN 130 - Small Group Communication [SUN# COM 2271]

1. Explain the nature and functions of small group communication.
2. Analyze social interactions, leadership, influence (power), and decision-making processes in small groups.  
3. Demonstrate basic techniques and principles of effective small group interactions.  
4. Prepare a small group presentation.   

1. The Nature and Functions of Small Group Communication  
   1. Components of small group communication
   2. Models of small group development
   3. Socialization process
   4. Characteristics of small group tasks
   5. Diversity among small group members
2. Leadership, Influence, and Decision-Making in Small Groups
   1. Approaches to small group leadership
      1. Classic leadership approaches
      2. Popular communication leadership approaches
   2. Types of decision-making procedures  
   3. Relational communication among small group members
      1. Verbal and nonverbal communication
      2. Listening
3. Principles of Small Group Interactions
   1. Small group roles
   2. Personality traits
   3. Conflict in small groups
   4. Cohesion and climate in the small group
   5. Guidelines to enhance communication competence
4. Designing and Delivering Small Group Presentations  
   1. Analyzing the audience
   2. Selecting a topic
   3. Organizing
   4. Supporting materials
   5. Delivery

CMN 140 - Interpersonal Communication [SUN# COM 1110]

1. Describe the nature and main concepts, characteristics, roles, and core principles of interpersonal communication.
2. Critically analyze the impact/effect of media, technology, gender, and culture on communication patterns, elements, messages, processes, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and self-expression styles.
3. Apply relevant interpersonal communication theories to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal communication competence in multiple contexts to achieve intended goals.

1. Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

1. Definition and models of interpersonal communication
2. Functions and influences of interpersonal communication
3. Impact of diversity, culture, and gender on interpersonal communication
4. Impact of self-concept and perception: ways to strengthen your self-concept
5. Gaining communication competence: enhancing your perceptual abilities

1. Messages

1. Styles, types, and stages of listening
2. Listening ethics
3. Language and relationships: communication styles, words, and feelings
4. Functions and characteristics of nonverbal communication
5. Conversations: management, cultural, and gender differences
6. Gain communication competence in verbal and nonverbal communication

1. Dynamics

1. Relationships and emotions
2. Gender, culture, and the expression of emotions
3. Media and technology: channeling feelings
4. Trust, deception, and relationship ethics: culture, gender, and technology lessons
5. Power and influence in relationships
6.    Conflict in interpersonal relationships: guidelines for resolving conflict
7. Gaining communication competence: mastering relationship complexities

1. Relationships in Context

1. Types and characteristics in relationships
2. Culture, gender, and technology in relationship formation
3. Intimacy and distance in relationships
4. Relationships in our lives: family, work, and health-related contexts
5. Gaining communication competence across contexts

CMN 200 - Intercultural Communication

1. Articulate the connection between culture and communication.
2. Demonstrate the ability to be culturally self-aware.
3. Explain the role of cultural patterns, cultural identity, cultural bias, verbal and nonverbal codes in the development of intercultural interpersonal relationships.
4. Demonstrate communication skills that improve intercultural communication competence in interactions with culturally dissimilar others.

1. Communication and Intercultural Competence
   1. Introduction to Intercultural Competence
      1. The demographic imperative
      2. The technological imperative
      3. The economic imperative
      4. The interpersonal imperative
      5. The challenge of communicating in an intercultural world
2. Culture and Intercultural Communication
   1. Defining culture
   2. Forces that maintain cultural differences
   3. Cultural differences in communication
   4. Cultural taxonomies and intercultural communication
3. Intercultural communication competence
   1. The United States as an intercultural community
   2. Components of intercultural competence
   3. Basic tools for improving intercultural competence
4. Cultural Differences in Communication
   1. Foundations
      1. Defining cultural patterns
      2. Components of cultural patterns
      3. Characteristics of cultural patterns
5. Taxonomies
   1. Hall’s high- & low-context
   2. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions
   3. Schwartz’s cultural taxonomy
   4. The Globe cultural taxonomy
6. Cultural identity
   1. The nature of identity
   2. The formation of cultural identity
   3. Characteristics of cultural identity
7. Cultural Biases
   1. Social categorization
   2. Ethnocentrism
   3. Stereotyping
   4. Prejudice
   5. Discrimination
   6. Racism
8. Coding Intercultural Communication
   1. Verbal Intercultural Communication
      1. The power of language
      2. Definition of verbal codes
      3. Language, thought, & culture
9. Nonverbal Intercultural Communication
   1. Characteristics on nonverbal codes
   2. Cultural universals in nonverbal codes
   3. Cultural variations in nonverbal codes
   4. Nonverbal functions & messages in intercultural communication
10. The Effects of Code Usage in Intercultural Communication
    1. Preferences in the organization of messages
    2. Cultural variations in persuasion
    3. Cultural variations in the structure of conversations
11. Communication in Intercultural Relationships
    1. Intercultural Competence in Interpersonal Relationships
       1. Cultural variations in interpersonal relationships
       2. The maintenance of Face
       3. Improving intercultural relationships
12. Episodes, Contexts, & Intercultural Interactions
    1. The social context
    2. The healthcare context
    3. The educational context
    4. The business context
13. The potential for Intercultural Competence
    1. Intercultural contact
    2. Power differences between groups
    3. The ethics of intercultural competence

CMN 209 - Introduction to Communication Technology

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction of communication technology and its applications to everyday life in the 21st Century. Focuses on the effects of computer-mediated communication (CMC) on our society, culture, and interpersonal relationships. Includes important communication technology approaches, concepts, and skills, future forecasting and trends, mass communication theory, and critical digital literacy. Also includes using technology tools for the effective creation of messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.

2. Explain how communication technology affects our society, culture, and interpersonal relationships

3. Demonstrate ability to recognize some important communication technology applications

4. Increase computer mediated communication (CMC) competence in the use of communication technologies by creating messages appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

            A. Defining New Media

            B. Approaches to Communication Technology

            C. New Media Channels (media richness, synchronicity, social presence, guidelines for         choosing a channel)

            D. Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) Competence

II.  Communication Technology Effects

            A. Cultural Effects (cultural imperialism, hegemony, impact on cultural diversity, impact on    cultural identity)

            B. CMC in Interpersonal Relationships

            C. Communication in Virtual Groups

III. Communication Technology Applications

            A. Social Media

            B. Virtual Environments

            C. Communication Technology and Self: video game effects, films/TV/music/streaming, Internet

          addiction, identity and perception

IV. Communication Technologies Skills and Competencies

       A. Mediated Platform Assessment

       B. Message Encoding and Creation

       C. Audience Analysis

CMN 228 - Research Methods in Communication

1. Explain how research methods are used to study communication behavior.
2. Explain how to plan, design, and conduct communication research using appropriate methodology.
3. Demonstrate principles and techniques of qualitative methods of communication research.

1. Conceptualizing Communication Research
   1. Introduction to the research culture
      1. Importance of knowing research methods
      2. Making claims and offering evidence
      3. The research process
   2. Ask questions about communication
      1. Define communication research
      2. Areas of communication research
      3. Basic versus applied communication research topics
      4. Research questions and hypotheses
   3. Find, Read, and Use Research
      1. Reasons for reviewing previous research
      2. Read scholarly journal articles
      3. Write a literature review
2. Plan and Design Communication Research
   1. Observing and designing communication variables
      1. Measurement theory
      2. Measurement methods
      3. Measurement techniques
   2. Design a valid communication research
      1. Measurement validity
      2. Measurement reliability
      3. Sampling
   3. Research ethics and politics
      1. The politics of academic research
      2. Ethical issues involving research participants
      3. Ethical decisions involving research findings
   4. Methodologies for Conducting Communication Research
      1. Survey Research
      2. Textual analysis ( narrative, conversational analysis)
      3. Naturalistic inquiry (ethnography, interviewing)
3. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
   1. Describe data
   2. Infer from data
   3. Appropriate uses of the techniques
   4. Re-conceptualizing communication research
   5. Discuss research findings
   6. Identify limitations of the research
   7. Suggest future research

CAD 101 - Computer-Aided Drafting

1. Describe the methods and procedures used in computer-aided drafting.
2. Demonstrate the use of electronic file management.
3. Demonstrate techniques and procedures of hard copy production.
4. Demonstrate drawing and visualization techniques.
5. Discuss and incorporate industry standards into assigned drawings.
6. Demonstrate the use of scales.
7. Demonstrate the use of dimensioning.

1. Computer-Aided Drafting Procedures and Methods
   1. Utilization in today’s industry
   2. Computer and operating system
   3. Coordinate systems
   4. Template utilization
   5. Draw commands
   6. Modify commands
   7. Dimensioning commands
   8. Layers management
   9. Text, dimension, and multi-leader
   10. Annotative features
2. Electronic File Management
   1. Drawing File types (.DWG and .DWT) saving and preservation
   2. File location
   3. Back-up procedures
3. Hard Copy Production
   1. Paper space layout and scaling
   2. Layer management within viewport
   3. Hard copy print and publish
4. Drawing Sketching and Visualization
   1. Freehand sketching
   2. Orthographic views
   3. Section views
   4. Auxiliary views
   5. Isometric views
   6. Floor Plan
   7. Elevations
5. Industry Applications and Standards
   1. Mechanical/electro-mechanical
   2. Construction/architectural
6. Scale Reading
   1. Decimal inch
   2. Fractional inch
   3. Architectural
   4. Engineering
7. Dimensioning Styles
   1. Mechanical /electro-mechanical
   2. Construction/architectural

CAD 117 - Print Reading with CAD for Manufacturing

1. Define common print and manufacturing terms associated with print reading.
2. Apply basic principles and standards to part and assembly drawings.
3. Create freehand sketches for orthographic, section, and isometric views of parts.
4. Communicate the fundamentals of the SolidWorks environment.
5. Construct parametric part models and assemblies using SolidWorks.

1. Common Print and Manufacturing Terms
   1. Print format
   2. Alphabet of lines
   3. Decimal and metric units
   4. Fabrication materials
   5. Bill of Materials
   6. Tolerances and limits
   7. Basic manufacturing processes
2. Print Fundamentals and Standards
   1. Machine process callouts on prints
   2. Introduction to American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and International System of Units (SI) metric symbols
   3. Conventional drawing practices
   4. Dimensioning standards
   5. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and datum referencing
   6. Basic layout principles
3. Freehand Sketching
   1. Nomenclature and use of lines including lineweights and types
   2. Sketching practices
   3. Orthographic projections and minimum views required to adequately define part
   4. Section views
   5. Auxiliary views
   6. Isometric views
   7. Standard text practices
   8. Standard dimensioning practices
   9. Use of Bills of Materials
   10. Drawing notes
   11. Proper annotation of drawing revisions
4. SolidWorks Environment and Introduction to Parametric Modeling
   1. SolidWorks screen layout
   2. Mouse buttons
   3. Cancelling commands
   4. Units setup
   5. Viewing functions and tools
   6. Design tree
5. Parametric Part and Assembly Modeling Techniques
   1. Feature based parametric modeling
   2. Modeling strategy
   3. Creating sketches
   4. Creating geometric relationships
   5. Apply dimensions
   6. Create base feature
   7. Add extruded boss or cut features
   8. Parent and child relationships
   9. Introduce GD&T symbology
   10. Insert parts into assembly
   11. Create mate relationships

CAD 142 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Beginning level parametric modeling mechanical concepts, techniques, and problems using SolidWorks software. Includes parametric modeling, working drawings and assemblies.

  

1. Communicate the fundamentals of the SolidWorks environment.
2. Construct parametric part models using SolidWorks.
3. Create parametric assembly models.
4. Create detailed design documentation for parts and assemblies.

1. SolidWorks Environment and Introduction to Parametric Modeling
   1. SolidWorks screen layout
   2. Mouse buttons
   3. Cancelling commands
   4. Units setup
   5. Viewing functions and tools
   6. Design tree
2. Parametric Part Modeling Techniques
   1. Feature based parametric modeling
   2. Modeling strategy
   3. Creating sketches
   4. Creating geometric relationships
   5. Apply dimensions
   6. Create base feature
   7. Add extruded boss or cut features
   8. Parent and child relationships
   9. Introduce GD&T symbology
3. Parametric Assembly Modeling Techniques

1. Insert parts into assembly
2. Create mate relationships
3. Introduce motion studies

IV. Detail and Assembly Documentation

1. Introduce first and third angle projection
2. Create drawing Views: Standard, Auxiliary, Detail, and Sections
3. Place dimensions and GD&T symbology
4. Bill of Materials and Ballooning

CAD 151 - Computer-Aided Drafting for Construction

1. Describe the significance of design 
2. Identify elements of design
3. Integrate principles of design
4. Create and explore designs utilizing 3D digital models
5. Recognize the built environment as a physical sensory experience
6. Discuss and evaluate design alternatives
7. Communicate design intent

1. Introduction to Design
   1. History of modern design
   2. Culture creation
   3. Designers’ role today
2. Elements of Design
   1. Color
   2. Line
   3. Texture
   4. Pattern
   5. Shape
   6. Space
   7. Time
3. Principles of Design
   1. Unity, Harmony and Variety
   2. Proportion and Scale
   3. Balance
   4. Rhythm
   5. Emphasis and Focus
   6. Usability
   7. Gestalt Perception
4. 3D Modeling
   1. Drawing commands
   2. Extrude form
   3. Modification commands
   4. Components and groups
   5. Layers
   6. Scenes
   7. Materials
   8. Styles
   9. Shadows
5. Experiencing the Built Environment
   1. Space, motion, and time
   2. Human body as frame of reference
6. Design Investigation
   1. Brainstorming
   2. Planning
   3. Methods
   4. Evaluation
7. Design Communication
   1. 2D graphic presentation
   2. Oral presentation skills
   3. Introduction to 3D printing

CAD 153 - Electro-Mechanical Design

1. Demonstrate knowledge of industry and United States Government CAD standards as they pertain to electro-mechanical drafting and documentation.
2. Create electronic diagrams.
3. Create electro-mechanical drawings.
4. Discuss and apply basic electronics concepts.
5. Demonstrate file management procedures.

1. Electronic Drafting Fundamentals and Standards
   1. Industry and United States Government CAD standards
   2. Rules for drawing electronic diagrams
   3. Analog and logic symbol familiarization
2. Electronic Diagrams
   1. Block diagrams
   2. Single-Line diagrams
   3. Schematic diagrams
   4. Process diagrams
   5. Wiring diagrams
   6. Electronic Schematics
   7. Logic Diagrams
3. Electro-Mechanical Drawings
   1. Cable assemblies
   2. Enclosures
   3. Revisions
4. Basic Electronics Concepts
   1. Component materials and fabrication
   2. Components: Passive, Active, Electro-mechanical
   3. On-line catalog search techniques
   4. Circuit types: Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel Combination
5. File Management Procedures
   1. File naming
   2. Electronic file storage

CAD 155 - ResidentialComputer-AidedDesig

1. Demonstrate primary CAD skills for file management, title block layout, set and sheet composition, line weight hierarchy, lettering, printing, and binding for a residential project.
2. Develop a beginning level site plan.
3. Develop a beginning level foundation plan.
4. Develop a beginning level floor plan.
5. Develop beginning level building sections.
6. Develop beginning level wall sections.
7. Develop beginning level building elevations.
8. Develop a beginning level roof framing plan.
9. Develop a beginning level mechanical plan.
10. Develop a beginning level plumbing plan.
11. Develop a beginning level electrical plan.
12. Develop a beginning level complete set of working drawings.

1. Beginning Level Residential CAD Skills
   1. File management
   2. Title block layout
   3. Set composition (“Comic Book”)
   4. Sheet composition
   5. Line weight hierarchy
   6. Lettering sizes and styles
   7. Plotting
   8. Printing
   9. Binding
2. Beginning Level Site Plan
   1. Site plan drawings
   2. General notes
   3. Legal description
3. Beginning Level Foundation Plan
   1. Foundation plan drawings
   2. Foundation notes and dimensions
   3. Foundation details
4. Beginning Level Floor Plan
   1. Floor plan drawings
   2. Floor plan notes and dimensions
   3. Room finish schedule
   4. Interior elevations
5. Beginning Level Building Sections
   1. Building sections drawings
   2. Building section notes
6. Beginning Level Wall Sections
   1. Wall sections drawings
   2. Wall section notes and dimensions
7. Beginning Level Building Elevations
   1. Building elevations drawings
   2. Building elevation notes and dimensions
8. Beginning Level Roof Framing Plan
   1. Roof framing plan drawings
   2. Roof framing notes
   3. Roof framing details
9. Beginning Level Mechanical Plan
   1. Mechanical plan drawings
   2. Mechanical notes
   3. Mechanical symbols and abbreviations
10. Beginning Level Plumbing Plan
    1. Plumbing plan drawings
    2. Plumbing notes
    3. Plumbing symbols and abbreviations
11. Beginning Level Electrical Plan
    1. Electrical plan drawings
    2. Electrical notes
    3. Electrical symbols and abbreviations
12. Beginning Level Working Drawing Coordination
    1. Pick-up redlines
    2. Coordinate between individual drawings

CAD 157 - Introduction to Site Development and Design

1. Describe aspects and standards for land development, site design, and civil drafting.
2. Discuss strategies for sustainable sites.
3. Apply CAD techniques and standards to civil design and drafting.
4. Identify a variety of common mapping scales and symbols.
5. Apply methods of distance measurement, location and direction.
6. Draft individual parcels from legal descriptions.
7. Utilize surveying fundamentals and generate elevation data.
8. Develop contour lines from survey field data.
9. Discuss concepts of horizontal alignment.
10. Develop profiles and calculate cut and fill.
11. Draft civil engineering details
12. Utilize GIS databases for retrieval of project specific data.

1. Introduction to Land Development
   1. Feasibility and site concerns
   2. Development standards
   3. Civil drafting technique
   4. Architectural site planning
   5. Landscape development
2. Sustainable Sites
   1. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
   2. Site selection
   3. Community Connectivity
   4. Brownfield redevelopment
   5. Alternative transportation
   6. Habitat and open space
   7. Stormwater design
   8. Heat island effect
3. Civil Drafting
   1. Units
   2. Drawing references
   3. Layer usage
   4. Color dependent plot styles
4. Mapping
   1. Scales
   2. Symbols
5. Location and Direction
   1. Methods of measurement
   2. Map geometry
   3. Azimuths and bearings
6. Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
   1. Metes and bounds, and description
   2. Maps and plats
7. Surveying
   1. Types of surveys
   2. Survey equipment
   3. Traversing
8. Contour Lines
   1. Characteristics
   2. Creation from point data
9. Horizontal Alignment
   1. Plan layout
   2. Roadway layout
   3. Stationing
10. Profiles and Earthwork
    1. Profile leveling
    2. Plan and profile
    3. Cut and fill
11. Details
    1. Site
    2. Transportation
    3. Architectural
12. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Data formats
    2. Applications

CAD 166 - Introduction to Revit

1. Access and manage computer files to facilitate collaboration. 
2. Employ Revit families to model walls, floors, roofs, doors, and windows with the use of appropriate datums.
3. Produce schematic drawings informed by a conventional architectural construction documentation process.
4. Create a new Revit family with parametric elements.
5. Evaluate, modify, and develop the model through generated views, sections, and schedules.
6. Differentiate effective design communication techniques.

1. File Management and Digital Collaboration
   1. File Naming Conventions
   2. Folder Structure for BIM Projects
   3. Family Libraries
   4. Backup Files
   5. Model Output Options
   6. Network Files and Folders
2. Revit Model
   1. Datums
   2. System Families
   3. Component Families
   4. In-place Families
   5. Type Properties
   6. Instance Properties
3. Conventional Drawings
   1. Annotative Tools
   2. Drafting Views
   3. View Properties
   4. View Duplication
   5. Visibility Graphics
   6. Titleblocks
   7. Sheets
   8. Printing Views and Sheets
4. Family Creation
   1. Datums
   2. Modeling Tools
   3. Geometric Constraints
   4. Parameter Values and Formulas
   5. Categories
   6. Properties
   7. Information Modeling
5. Model Development
   1. Sections
   2. Phases
   3. Design Options
   4. Schedules
6. Design Communication
   1. Composition & Graphic Vocabulary
   2. Graphic Display Options
   3. 3D Views, Camera Views, & Walkthrough
   4. Material Library
   5. Light & Shadow
   6. Entourage
   7. Rendering

CAD 167 - Introduction to GIS for CAD and Logistics

1. Discuss necessary components of geographic information systems
2. Define data types used in GIS
3. Develop problem-solving skills when working with different types of data
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic geoprocessing tools and their usage in the ArcGIS environment
5. Develop professional looking maps and presentations to support geographic research
6. Build and publish ESRI Story maps to the web using maps, photos, and graphics

1. Introduction to GIS
   1. Software installation
   2. File management system set-up
2. Understanding Data Types
   1. Vector vs raster
   2. Shapefile vs geodatabase
3. Data Creation
   1. Editing tools
   2. Geoprossessing basics
4. Coordinate Systems and Projections
5. Maps for Print
   1. Symbology basics
   2. Working with layouts
6. Story Map Development
   1. Working with images
   2. Narrative development
   3. ESRI Story Map templates
7. GIS Data Conversion
   1. Working with CAD data
   2. Other data sources, including Google Earth
8. Data Collection
   1. ArcGIS Collector
   2. Survey123
9. GIS Research Project Design

CAD 172 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

1. Discuss the importance of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
2. State definition and rules of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing with symbol identification.
3. Define form tolerances and their uses.
4. Define datums and their use.
5. Define orientation controls and their uses.
6. Define location controls and their uses.
7. Identify circular and total runout requiring one or two datums.
8. Define profile and its uses.

1. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
   1. Engineering drawings and part cost impact
   2. Correct part tolerance
   3. ASME 14.5
   4. ISO compatible
2. Definitions and Rules
   1. Terms
   2. Features versus features-of-size
   3. Peculiar sizes
   4. Material condition
   5. Feature control frames
   6. Basic dimensions
   7. Datum identifiers
   8. Three major rules
   9. Virtual size, virtual condition
3. Form Tolerances
   1. Shared attributes
   2. Flatness
   3. Straightness
   4. Maximum material condition
   5. Virtual condition
   6. Circularity
   7. Cylindricity
4. Datums
   1. Datum planes
   2. Surfaces
   3. Feature-of-size
   4. Material condition modifiers
   5. Virtual condition
5. Orientation Controls
   1. Control features and features-of-size
   2. Perpendicularity
   3. Parallelism
   4. Angularity
6. Location Control
   1. Position
   2. Axis and boundary control equivalency
   3. Application rules
   4. Fixed and floating fasteners
   5. Maximum material condition and bonus tolerance
   6. Receiver gages
   7. Regardless of feature size
   8. Least material condition and application
   9. Paper gages
   10. Concentricity
7. Runout
   1. Circular runout
   2. Total runout
8. Profile
   1. Profile of a line
   2. Profile of a surface

CAD 177 - GIS for Transportation and Logistics

1. Electronically and manually collect and record data
2. Discuss the fundamental concepts associated with maps
3. Read and use a variety of geographic coordinate systems
4. Interpret GIS data
5. Produce maps using GIS data

1. Introduction
   1. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
      1. Terminology
      2. Concepts
   2. Overview of positioning and locating systems
   3. Overview of the use of Longitude and Latitude and UTM coordinate systems
2. GPS Operation
   1. Hardware configuration
   2. Data logging
   3. Data transfer
3. Field Data
   1. Overview of GPS features
   2. Electronic recording
   3. Computer procedures for data transfer
4. Usage of Archaeology Centre Resources

CAD 196 - Independent Study in Computer-Aided Design: 100 Level

1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3-12 lab periods

Independent work at the 100 level on a special project not included in regular courses. The student is required to obtain a sponsoring CAD instructor and establish objectives, a procedural method, and a method of evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): CAD 101  
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credits. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

2. Outline the objectives of the project.

3. Define the measures of project success.

4. Use CAD software to meet project objectives.

CAD 199 - Co-op: Computer-Aided Drafting

1. Discuss the need for skills in oral and written communication and the importance to job success.
2. Describe the techniques for managing time and energy for job efficiency.
3. Identify stress in work situations and begin to develop techniques for coping with stress.
4. Find and relate information on some career fields to career goals.
5. Write a resume and plan an employment interview (real or simulated), and observe (real or filmed) or successfully complete such experience(s), where available.
6. Identify some basic principles and theories learned in courses completed, and apply them to problems encountered in real work situations.
7. Identify problems which arise in work situations and develop some techniques for successful solution to them.

1. Communication Skills
   1. Importance in job success
   2. Oral skills developed
   3. Written skills developed
2. Time and Energy Management
   1. Identifying resources and their uses
   2. Techniques for managing, for job efficiency
3. Stress and Its Management
   1. Types of job stress
   2. Causes of stress
   3. Characteristics of stress
   4. Techniques for managing job stress
4. Careers: Information and Its Uses
   1. Review of careers in field of study
   2. Sources of career information
   3. Uses of career information
   4. Career objectives
   5. Career plans
5. Placing Yourself on the Job Market
   1. Identifying varied job markets
   2. Selecting job markets appropriate to your potential
   3. Aspects of presenting oneself on the market:
      1. Job information
      2. Resume writing
      3. Backing up the resume
      4. References
      5. The interview
6. Principles, Theories, and Practices in the Career Field
   1. Application in the work situation
   2. Ongoing discussion
   3. Understanding through application
7. Problems in the Work Situation
   1. Problem (types) identified
   2. Ways of dealing with problems encountered–ongoing discussion each session

CAD 199WK - Co-op Work: Computer Aided Design

1. Apply some of the principles, knowledge, and skills learned in classroom and laboratory in real work situations.
2. Demonstrate improved skills, competence, and levels of accuracy in handling responsibility and work assignments.
3. Demonstrate improved self-confidence in handling work assignments.
4. Demonstrate skills in managing human relations: peers (children, customers, clients, etc.) and supervisors.
5. Deal responsibly with the world of work: reporting promptly and management of time, energy, and stress.
6. Demonstrate improved understanding of the career field.

CAD 203 - Advanced Electro-Mechanical Design

1. Discuss industry standards as they pertain to electronic systems packaging design and documentation.
2. Describe temporary and permanent fastening systems for enclosures and utilize common fasteners in drawings.
3. Create 3D sheet-metal enclosure.
4. Create production drawings for electro-mechanical project.
5. Discuss material choices for enclosures.

1. Standards for Packaging
   1. Review industry standards for electronic systems packaging documentation
   2. Common component usage in design
2. Fasteners
   1. Pins
   2. Screws
   3. Threaded inserts
   4. Rivets
   5. Washers
   6. Nuts
3. 3D Sheet-Metal Enclosure
   1. Overview and fabrication techniques
   2. Gage
   3. Bend allowance
   4. Strain relief
   5. Flange size
   6. Weld locations
4. Production Drawings
   1. Prototype drawing setup for assigned projects
   2. Layouts
   3. Orthographic and isometric views
   4. Assembly drawings
   5. Wiring Diagrams
   6. Cable Assembly drawings
   7. Cable Routing drawings
5. Materials for Enclosures
   1. Plastics
   2. Metals

CAD 206 - Commercial Design: Revit

1. Utilize Revit to create a commercial building model which integrates architectural, structural, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
2. Interpret an architectural program for a commercial building.
3. Identify, consider and apply codes, ordinances and regulations.
4. Formulate site and floor plans.
5. Compose building and wall sections.
6. Design building elevations.
7. Create reflected ceiling plans.
8. Recognize and implement coordination for structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical design.
9. Produce a preliminary set of construction drawings.
10. Solve design issues for special construction.
11. Create a 3D virtual project model and renderings.

1. Commercial project Revit model
   1. Functional adjacencies
   2. Spatial relationships
   3. Material selection
   4. Structural systems
   5. Mechanical/HVAC systems
   6. Plumbing systems
   7. Electrical systems
2. Architectural Program
   1. Client needs
   2. Space requirements
   3. Circulation requirements
3. Code Understanding and Research
   1. Local Zoning Ordinances,
   2. International Building Code
   3. Americans with Disabilities Act
4. Site and Floor Plans
   1. Site plan drawings
   2. Site plan notes
   3. Zoning and landscaping summaries
   4. Floor plan drawings
   5. Floor plan notes and dimensions
5. Building and Wall Sections
   1. Section drawings
   2. Section and material notes
   3. Construction Detailing
6. Building Elevations
   1. Composition of building elements
   2. Scale and proportion
   3. Building elevation drawing
   4. Building elevation notes and dimensions
7. Reflected Ceiling Plans
   1. Reflected ceiling plans
   2. Reflected ceiling notes
   3. Reflected ceiling symbols and abbreviations
8. Engineering Coordination
   1. Structural Systems
   2. Mechanical Systems
   3. Plumbing Systems
   4. Electrical Systems
   5. Fire Protection Systems
9. Preliminary Construction Drawings
   1. Schematic Design Documents
   2. Document Organization
   3. Legends and Schedules
10. Special Construction Applications
    1. Stairways and elevators
    2. Accessibility
11. 3D modeling
    1. Virtual modeling
    2. Renderings
    3. Graphic presentations

CAD 207 - Land Development Design: Civil 3D

1. Discuss the intermediate level aspects of Civil design.
2. Perform intermediate level calculations pertinent to surveying.
3. Apply intermediate level location and direction conventions.
4. Identify intermediate level mapping scales and symbols.
5. Draft intermediate level parcels from legal descriptions.
6. Develop intermediate level contour lines from surveying field data.
7. Construct intermediate level profiles from topographic databases.
8. Prepare intermediate level roadway plan and profile layouts.
9. Determine intermediate level cut-and-fill requirements for a given project.
10. Utilize GIS databases for retrieval of intermediate level project specific data.

1. Intermediate Civil Design Technology
   1. Civil engineering firms
   2. Civil design techniques
2. Intermediate Surveying
   1. Measuring distance
   2. Measuring elevation
   3. Traversing
3. Intermediate Location and Direction
   1. Quadrangle maps
   2. Map geometry
   3. Latitudes and departures
4. Intermediate Mapping
   1. Scales
   2. Symbols
5. Intermediate Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
   1. Metes and bounds
   2. Lot and block
6. Intermediate Contour Lines
   1. Characteristics
   2. Types
   3. Plotting from field notes
7. Intermediate Profiles
   1. Contour map profiles
   2. Profile leveling
   3. Plan and profile
8. Intermediate Road Layout
   1. Plan layout
   2. Profile layout
9. Intermediate Earthwork
   1. Cross sections
   2. Earthwork calculations
10. Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Data formats
    2. Related disciplines
    3. Applications

CAD 242 - Advanced Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks

1. Developed advanced parametric SolidWorks parts and assemblies.
2. Create advanced detail and assembly drawings.
3. Revise drawings using Engineering Change process.
4. Reverse engineer part and assembly geometries.
5. Perform advanced parametric diagnostics and model data exchange.
6. Develop a final design project.

1. Advanced Parts and Assemblies
   1. Creation and use of reference geometry
   2. Part creation using 3D sketching techniques
   3. Advanced sweep features
   4. Advanced loft features
   5. Surface construction techniques
   6. Introduction to mold design
   7. Sheet metal
   8. Weldments
2. Advanced Detail and Assembly Drawings
   1. Use additional drawing sheets where required
   2. Apply materials and perform mass properties analysis for requested parts
   3. Apply necessary degrees of freedom, mates, and constraints
   4. Create assembly drawings complete with notes and parts lists
3. Revise Drawings
   1. Use printer and plotter to produce hard copy drawings for review
   2. Mark-up hard copy with required revisions per Engineering Change Request
   3. Correctly revise affected detail and assembly drawings including revision history
4. Reverse Engineering
   1. Measurement methods and assessment
   2. Point cloud generation
   3. Scanning methods
5. Advanced Parametric Diagnostics Techniques and Model Data Exchange
   1. Bottom up assembly techniques
   2. Top down assembly techniques
   3. Point cloud data import
   4. Exchange model import diagnostics
   5. Repairing solid models
6. Design Project
   1. Project proposal
   2. Component availability research
   3. Fabricated part and assembly design
   4. Project presentation

CAD 252 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling: Creo

1. Construct advanced level parametric models using Creo.
2. Develop advanced level parametric views using rendering applications.
3. Create prints including exploded, section, and detail assemblies.
4. Demonstrate competency in plotting procedures to produce hard copy output of advanced level parametric drawings.

1. Advanced Level Parametric Modeling Applications
   1. Feature based parametric modeling
   2. Modeling strategy
   3. Sketches
   4. Geometric relationships
   5. Dimensions
2. Advanced Detail Drawings
   1. Set drawing sheet properties
   2. orthographic, section, auxiliary, and isometric views
   3. View scales
   4. Dimensions and line types
   5. Drawing sheets
   6. Materials and mass properties analysis
3. Advanced Assembly Drawings
   1. Components for sub-assemblies
   2. Degrees of freedom, mates, and constraints
   3. Assembly drawings, notes, and parts lists
4. Final Project
   1. Project design
   2. Materials and fastener research
   3. Printer and plotter
   4. 3D rapid prototyping

CAD 256 - Advanced Commercial Design: Revit

1. Evaluate and prioritize commercial building design requirements.
2. Proposed and document a commercial building design using Revit.
3. Examine coordination requirements of commercial building models.

I.Commercial Building Design Requirements

A.Advanced level system selections

1. Material selection
2. Structural systems
3. Mechanical/HVAC systems
4. Plumbing systems
5. Electrical systems
6. Advanced level architectural program

1.Client needs

2.Space requirements

3.Circulation requirements

1. Functional adjacencies
2. Spatial relationships
3. Advanced level code understanding and research
   1. Local Zoning Ordinances
   2. International Building Code
   3. Americans with Disabilities Act

1. Commercial Building Design Documentation
   1. Advanced level site and floor plans
      1. Site plan drawings
      2. Site plan notes
      3. Zoning and landscape summaries
      4. Landscape coordination
      5. Floor plan drawings
      6. Floor plan notes and dimensions
   2. Advanced level building and wall sections
      1. Section drawings
      2. Section and material notes
      3. Material options
      4. Construction detailing
   3. Advanced level building elevations
      1. Composition of building elements
      2. Scale and proportion
      3. Building elevation drawings
      4. Building elevation notes and dimensions
      5. Interior elevations
   4. Advanced level reflected ceiling plans
      1. Reflected ceiling plans
      2. Reflected ceiling notes
      3. Reflected ceiling symbols and abbreviations
2. Commercial Building Design Coordination
   1. Advanced level engineering coordination
      1. Structural systems
      2. Mechanical systems
      3. Plumbing systems
      4. Electrical systems
      5. Fire protection systems
   2. Advanced level construction drawings
      1. Design development documents
      2. Document organization
      3. Legends and schedules
      4. Detailing
   3. Advanced level special construction applications
      1. Stairways and elevators
      2. Accessibility
   4. Advanced level 3D modeling
      1. Virtual modeling
      2. Renderings
      3. Graphic presentations

CAD 257 - Advanced Land Development Design: Civil 3D

1. Discuss the advanced level aspects of Civil design.
2. Perform advanced level calculations pertinent to surveying.
3. Apply advanced level location and direction conventions.
4. Identify advanced level mapping scales and symbols.
5. Draft advanced level parcels from legal descriptions.
6. Develop advanced level contour lines from surveying field data.
7. Construct advanced level profiles from topographic databases.
8. Prepare advanced level roadway plan and profile layouts.
9. Determine advanced level cut-and-fill requirements for a given project.
10. Utilize GIS databases for retrieval of advanced level project specific data.

1. Advanced Civil Design Technology
   1. Civil engineering firms
   2. Civil design techniques
2. Advanced Surveying
   1. Measuring distance
   2. Measuring elevation
   3. Traversing
3. Advanced Location and Direction
   1. Quadrangle maps
   2. Map geometry
   3. Latitudes and departures
4. Advanced Mapping
   1. Scales
   2. Symbols
5. Advanced Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
   1. Metes and bounds
   2. Lot and block
6. Advanced Contour Lines
   1. Characteristics
   2. Types
   3. Plotting from field notes
7. Advanced Profiles
   1. Contour map profiles
   2. Profile leveling
   3. Plan and profile
8. Advanced Road Layout
   1. Plan layout
   2. Profile layout
9. Advanced Earthwork
   1. Cross sections
   2. Earthwork calculations
10. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Data formats
    2. Related disciplines
    3. Applications

CAD 265 - Design for Sustainability

1. Differentiate successful green building strategies in case studies.
2. Diagram (graphically summarize) various sustainable design principles.
3. Integrate (execute) specific building information modeling techniques to compare design options.
4. Generate a sustainable building design proposal based on design criteria.

1. Green Building
   1. Economic, social, cultural, health, and environmental implications
   2. Heating, cooling, and lighting needs of buildings
      1. Climate and typical Meteorological Year Data
      2. Human thermal comfort
      3. Psychometric chart
   3. Prescriptive- and performance- based criteria
   4. Life-cycle cost analysis
   5. Architecture 2030 Challenge
   6. Leadership in energy and environmental design
   7. Insight 360 and other analysis tools
   8. Regional and vernacular design solutions
   9. Case studies
2. Sustainable Design Principles
   1. Site context
      1. Latitude and longitude
      2. Land form and drainage
      3. Flora, fauna, and geology
      4. Culture and visitor flow
      5. Utilities and infrastructure
      6. Transportation access
      7. Community services
      8. View sheds
   2. Building massing
      1. Thermodynamic principles
      2. Material conductivity and capacity
      3. Enclosure options
   3. Solar orientation
      1. Daylighting
      2. Occupation schedule
      3. Altitude and azimuth angles
      4. Summer and winter solstices
      5. Shading devices and light shelves
      6. Heat island effect
      7. Visible Transmittance
      8. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
   4. Passive cooling
      1. Thermal mass with night flushing
      2. Roof pond, cool roof, green roof
      3. Evaporative cooling, fountains, cool tower
      4. Thermal chimney/ stack effect
      5. Cross-ventilation, vegetation, badgirs
      6. Design priorities per climate region
   5. Energy use
      1. Heating and cooling systems
      2. Solar photovoltaics
      3. Solar thermal systems
      4. Key performance indicators, Energy Use Intensity
      5. Factors, ranges, and specifications
   6. Hydrology
      1. Fixture efficiency
      2. Waste conveyance
      3. Rainwater harvesting
      4. Site grading
      5. Plant selection
      6. Permeable materials
   7. Material selection
      1. Form and texture
      2. Vernacular tradition
      3. Resourcefulness
      4. Regional source location
      5. Rapidly renewable
      6. Recycled content
      7. Toxicity
      8. Maintenance and end-of-life
      9. Heat capacity, emittance, and reflectivity
3. Building Information Modeling Techniques
   1. Site context
      1. Site model and sections
      2. CAD import
      3. Topo surfaces
      4. Aerial photographs
      5. Landscape elements
      6. Floor Area Ratio
      7. Net cut and fill volumes
      8. Slope analysis
      9. Wind roses
   2. Building massing
      1. Modeled space adjacencies
      2. Tabular inventory of programmatic space needs
      3. Volume to surface area ratio calculations
      4. Total UA limit
      5. Roof conductance
   3. Solar orientation
      1. Parametric family for daylight penetration based on window height
      2. Daylight mapping using rendering tools
      3. Visibility settings for sun path per geographic location
      4. Solar animation
   4. Passive cooling
      1. Modeling strategies
      2. Visualization techniques
   5. Energy use
      1. Basecase model
      2. Case variations
   6. Hydrology and water efficiency
      1. Estimated water use
      2. Catchment area calculation
      3. Cistern sizing
      4. Roof and parking lot design
      5. Stormwater management
   7. Material selection
      1. Material library
      2. Wall, roof, and floor family material compositions
      3. Take-off schedule
      4. Percentage of volume calculation
4. Building Proposal
   1. Building Information Modeling and parametric design
   2. Design challenge criteria
   3. Inspiration for project solution
   4. Integration of sustainable principles
   5. Experiential sequence for building occupants
   6. BIM model and documentation
   7. Evaluation of design effectiveness

CAD 266 - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Drafting & Design:Revit MEP

1. Demonstrate basic skills: file management, importing 2D CAD drawings, and creating views.
2. Navigate ribbon menu, project browser and type selector; and determine project demand settings
3. Create and develop MEP site plans.
4. Integrate the architectural model into MEP project and develop MPE floor level(s) individually for Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical (lighting and power plans) and plumbing; insert MEP components; and demonstrate a basic understanding of editing tools.
5. Develop utility elevations and sections.
6. Develop MEP schedules and diagrams.
7. Develop 3D views for design study and interference coordination.
8. Differentiate notations and dimensions.
9. Create sheets for plotting and plotting.

1. File Management
   1. Import architectural model files and other 2D CAD formats into the BIM Model
   2. Create and utilizing levels and views
2. Menu Navigation     
   1. Locating and using the tools
   2. Understanding the “Project Browser”
   3. Understanding the “Type Selector”
   4. Determine Demand Settings
      1. Total power availability and need
      2. Wire types
      3. Entry service equipment (power)
      4. HVAC supply unit sizing
      5. Plumbing water pressure demand
      6. Sanitary sewer demand
      7. Gas demand
   5. Calculate, manipulate, and edit
      1. Lighting and power circuits
      2. Wire lengths
      3. Voltage drops
      4. Panel loads and rebalancing
      5. Required Gas demand
      6. Required Water pressure
      7. Fresh Air intake
      8. Supply Air and rebalancing
      9. Required heating and cooling
      10. Exhaust demand
3. Forming MPE Site Plan
   1. Add features and incoming utilities
   2. Add proper notation
4. Creating MPE Floor Level(s) – What Is a Plan, a Floor, a Level, a Drawing and Sheet in BIM
   1. Select and place
      1. Power receptacles
      2. Power junction boxes
      3. Placing panels, transformers and disconnect switches
      4. Light switches
      5. Circuit wiring
      6. Home runs
      7. Wire numbering ticks
      8. Thermostats
      9. Sink and toilet plumbing
      10. Sanitary drains and pipes
      11. Venting pipes
      12. Water heaters and boilers
   2. Working with the ceiling plan – select and place:
      1. Light fixtures
      2. Duct distribution
      3. Air supply, exhaust and returns
   3. Working with the Roof or Building perimeter – select and place
      1. HVAC air handling units
      2. Exhaust fans
      3. Electrical transformers
      4. Power disconnects
      5. Exterior lighting
   4. Edit and change placed components
5. Creating Utility Sections and Elevations
   1. Forming sections and elevations from the plans
   2. Placing notations and dimensions.
6. Schedules
   1. Creating Panel Schedules
   2. Creating Light Fixture Schedule
   3. Plumbing Fixture Schedule
   4. Mechanical Equipment Schedule
7. Diagrams 
   1. Create a Plumbing Riser Diagram (isometric)
   2. Proper notation
8. Utilizing 3-D for Interference Coordination
   1. Become familiar with manipulating views in 3D
   2. Create camera shots for printing and discussion
9. Creating the Final Drawing Sheet
   1. How to make a sheet with Title Block
   2. Inserting views
   3. Plotting

CAD 270 - Integrated Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Design

1. Develop a detailed project plan.
2. Identify and apply appropriate design module rule sets.
3. Design a mechanical /electro-mechanical assembly.
4. Fabricate and assemble a project prototype.
5. Assess prototype design and/or performance.

1. Project Plan
   1. Task planning
   2. Gant chart development
   3. Production cost model prediction
2. Possible Module Design Rules
   1. Mechanical design elements
      1. Spring design considerations and types
      2. Mechanism design function fundamentals (backlash, advantage, range of use)
      3. Bearing application and types
   2. Attachment devices
      1. Threaded Fasteners
      2. Alignment pins
      3. Snap joints for plastic and injection molded design
      4. Welding options, fixtures and types
   3. Subtractive manufacturing introductory design guidelines
   4. Additive manufacturing introductory design guidelines
   5. Motion component design guidelines
      1. Geared system
      2. Electric motor
      3. Power amplifier
      4. Sensor
      5. Pulley and belt
   6. Design for robotic assembly considerations
3. Mechanical Design
   1. Application of design rules
   2. Material selection
   3. Parts creation
   4. Mechanical parts tolerance studies
   5. Assembly creation
   6. Load and displacement analysis for predicted behavior
4. Fabrication and Assembly
   1. Rapid Prototyping
   2. Robotic assembly
5. Prototype Assessment
   1. Functionality test
   2. Performance test
   3. Manufacturing cost assessment
   4. Learning curve techniques

CAD 280 - Computer-Aided Design Portfolio

1. Define portfolio contents.
2. Develop a resume.
3. Write a cover letter.
4. Practice interview skills.
5. Create and present portfolio

1. Portfolio Contents
   1. Work to be included
   2. Industry requirements
   3. Review work
2. Resume
   1. Industry conventions
   2. Format
3. Cover Letter
   1. Employment research
   2. Industry conventions
4. Interview
   1. Strategies
   2. Self-assessment
5. Portfolio
   1. Hard copy
   2. Digital copy
   3. Presentation skills
   4. Self-assessment

CAD 296 - Independent Study in Computer-Aided Design: 200-Level

1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3-12 lab periods

Independent work at the 200-level on a special project not included in regular courses. The student is required to obtain a sponsoring CAD instructor, and establish objectives, a procedural method, and a method of evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): CAD 101  
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credits. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

2. Outline the objectives of the project.

3. Define the measures of project success and report on them.

4. Use CAD software to meet project objectives.

5. Assess project status and needs at different stages.

CIS 103 - Microsoft Windows Operating System Professional Admin

1. Demonstrate use of Windows administrative tools.
2. Manage a Windows operating system.
3. Manage user and group accounts.
4. Organize network resources using share and New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions.
5. Demonstrate how to implement windows security controls.
6. Configure Windows networking.
7. Monitor resources.

1. Windows Network Administration Overview
   1. Operating system editions
   2. Directory services
   3. Administrative tasks and tools
2. Windows Operating System
   1. Deploying Windows
   2. Post-installation configuration
   3. Over-the-network installation
   4. Unattended installation
   5. Distributions server
   6. Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
   7. Managing Services
   8. Configuring the local registry
   9.        Implement local policy
   10.        Troubleshooting startup/boot process
3. User and Group Accounts
   1. Planning and creating user accounts
   2. Creating user profiles
   3. Planning and creating local groups
   4. Implementing account policies and user account control (UAC)
4. Networking 
   1. Client IP configuration 
   2. Wireless connectivity
   3. VPN configuration
   4. Remote desktop management
5. System Secuirty
   1. Guidelines for  share permission
   2. Guidelines for NTFS permissions
   3. Configuring NTFS and share permissions
   4. Windows Defender Firewall
   5. Encryption
6. Print Server Administration
   1. Setting up a network print server and client
   2. Configuring a printer
   3. Managing printers
   4. Identifying and troubleshooting printing problems
7. Resource and Event Audits
   1. Planning and implementing the audit policy
   2. Auditing folders, files, and printers
   3. Using event viewer to view the security log
8. Resource Monitoring
   1. Viewing user sessions
   2. Monitoring resources in use
   3. Setting alerts and sending messages

CIS 104 - Computer Fundamentals

1. Demonstrate proficiency with productivity application software – Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of operating system basics especially using the Windows interface, and using Windows Explorer/File Explorer to to manage and organize files and folders.
3. Interpret information by selecting and analyzing information from the Internet appropriate to task.
4. Critically evaluate the information retrieved from the Internet for relevancy and accuracy.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the various threats to privacy, safety, and security a user may encounter on the Internet.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and environmental issues related to using computers and information technology.
7. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of computer hardware components to evaluate systems for personal use.
8. Discuss the impact of Information Technology and the Internet on society and the economy.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment needed and installation procedures required for setting up a home network.

I.    Windows Interface

A.   Use Windows desktop icons and menus to launch applications.

B.   Use Taskbar to identify active applications and switch between them.

C.   Use Windows Explorer/File Explorer to manage and organize files and folders.

II.   Business Application Tools - Word

A.   Editing and formatting

B.   Importing/Inserting

1.  Pictures

2.  Excel Charts

3.  Tables

C.   Creating and modifying

1.  Styles

2.  Table of content

III.  Business Application Tools - Excel

A.   Create, edit and format spreadsheets

B.   Create and modify formulas using absolute, mixed and relative cell reference

C.   Use Excel functions

D.   Create and modify charts

IV.  Business Application Tools - Access

A.   File management

B.   Create, design, normalize, join tables

C.   Enter, update, delete, filter and sort data

D.   Generate reports

V.   Business Application Tools - PowerPoint

A.   Create

1.   Slideshows

2.   Templates and master slides

3.   Outlines

B.   Modify

1.   Slideshows

2.   Templates

3.   Outlines

C. Import/insert

1.   Pictures

2.   Graphs

3.   Slides

VI.  Other topics

A.  Internet Fundamentals

1.   Performing web-based research using search engines

2.   Select and analyze information retrieved from searches

3.   Critically evaluate of Internet information

4.   Cite Internet sources

B.   Privacy, security and safety

1.   Threats and defenses against them

2.   Internet fraud

C.   Ethical and Environmental issues

1.   Intellectual property rights

2.   Responsible email and social media behavior

3.   Using energy efficient equipment

4.   Disposing of equipment in an environmentally safe manner

D.   Hardware

1.   High level view of the basics: CPU, RAM, input and output devices, etc.

2.   Become an informed consumer: match computing devices with your needs.

E.   Social and economic effects of Information Technology and the Internet

     1.   New jobs created

2.   Old jobs destroyed

F.   Home Networks

  1.   Equipment needed

  2.   Securing your network against threats

CIS 119 - Network Essentials

1. Identify network and internetwork connectivity devices.
2. Describe key network protocols and standards.
3. Implement network security standards and protocols.
4. Use network devices to segment network traffic.
5. Evaluate solutions to common networking problems.
6. Explain the elements of network management.

1. Networking concepts
   1. Common ports, protocols and services
   2. OSI Model
   3. Routing and switching
   4. IP addressing
      1. Address assignments
      2. Subnetting
      3. Private and reserved addresses
2. Network topologies
3. Wireless

1. 802.11 standards
2. Cellular
   1. Cloud concepts

1. Infrastructure
   1. Cabling
      1. Common media types
      2. Connectors and transceivers
      3. Cable and ethernet standards
2. Topology of network devices
3. Advanced networking devices
4. Virtualization

1. Virtual network devices
2. Network storage devices
   1. WAN technologies

1. Network operations

1. Documentation and diagramming
2. Business continuity and disaster recovery
3. Remote access

1. Network security

1. Physical security devices
2. Authentication and access control
3. Wireless security
4. Common network attacks
5. Network device hardening and mitigation techniques
6. Troubleshooting and tools

CIS 120 - Computer Applications for Business [SUN# CIS 1120]

1. Demonstrate problem solving using application software, and the Internet.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) to solve business problems. This proficiency will be demonstrated by multiple lab assignments which will focus on business problem solving with an emphasis on analysis techniques, algorithmic design, and implementation.
3. Demonstrate proficiency with using visual presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint), word processing documents (Microsoft Word) and database management software (Microsoft Access) to organize, present and store business solutions and information.
4. Use the Internet to research and analyze information and data in case studies.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in building a basic Web page.
6. Discuss laws and ethics related to computer use.
7. Discuss network topology and security; explain the Internet effect on the globalization of business and social networks from the perspective of business.

1. Business Application Tools -Excel
   1. Create, edit and format spreadsheets
   2. Create and modify formulas using absolute, mixed and relative cell reference
   3. Use Excel functions
   4. Create and modify charts
   5. Name cells and ranges
   6. Table management
      1. Sort
      2. Filter
      3. Import data
   7. Database functions
   8. Create, refresh, and delete
      1. Pivot tables
      2. Pivot charts
   9. Business problem solving
      1. Analysis of problems
      2. Critical thinking
      3. Design of charts, and tables to highlight business information
      4. Analysis of existing data represented in excel
2. Business Application Tools -Access
   1. File management
   2. Create, design, normalize, join tables
   3. Design, manage, filter, sort data
   4. Query using Structured Query Language (SQL)
   5. Report generation
   6. Pivot table
   7. Chart
3. Business Application Tools -Word
   1. Editing and formatting
   2. Importing/Inserting
      1. Pictures
      2. Excel Charts
      3. Tables
   3. Creating and modifying
      1. Styles
      2. Table of content
      3. Index
   4. Labels and mailers for business literature
4. Business Application Tools -PowerPoint
   1. Create
      1. Slideshows
      2. Templates and master slides
      3. Outlines
   2. Modify
      1. Slideshows
      2. Templates
      3. Outlines
   3. Importing/inserting
      1. pictures
      2. graphs
      3. slides
5. Other topics

1. Network Security and data integrity
2. Information systems role in business
3. Research using the Internet
4. Planning and implementing technology solutions  
5. Ethics
6. Social Networking as a business tool
7. Internet Security

1. Viruses and malware
2. Internet fraud
3. Spam
4. Identify theft
5. Intellectual property rights
6. Privacy

1. Internet Case studies
   1. E-Commerce
   2. Principles of e-commerce
   3. Effect on business
   4. Cloud computing
   5. Social and ethical issues  

CIS 121 - Web Publishing

1. Create web pages using HTML and CSS
2. Describe functions of web and database servers
3. Develop beginning PHP programs and JavaScripts for dynamic web design
4. Explain how existing PHP programs and JavaScripts are used in dynamic web design
5. Demonstrate multimedia web functionality using the most current HTML

1. Basics of web development
   1. Role of the operating system
   2. Web servers
   3. Database (DB) servers
   4. Programming language paradigms
   5. Basics of HTML
2. PHP programming
   1. Fundamentals of programming with PHP
   2. Embedding PHP in HTML scripts
   3. Basics of Object Oriented Programing (OOP) with PHP
3. MySQL
   1. Basics of DB administration
   2. Accessing MySQL with PHP
4. Web forms
5. Cookies and sessions
6. JavaScript
   1. Basics of JavaScript
   2. Introduction to JQuery
   3. Introduction to AJAX
7. CSS
   1. Basics of CSS
   2. Accessing CSS with JavaScript
8. HTML and mutimedia

CIS 129 - Programming and Problem Solving I

1. Develop programs using control structures.
2. Develop programs using repetition structures.
3. Design programs using arrays/lists.
4. Create programs, using functions to solve problems.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use object-oriented concepts such as encapsulation, constructors, methods, and properties

1. Components of a Computer System
   1. Types of computers
   2. Hardware
      1. CPU
      2. Input/output devices
      3. Storage
      4. Memory
      5. Computer codes and numeric representation – simple conversions
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Programming Languages
   1. Machine code
   2. Low level programming languages, assemblers, assembly languages
3. Overview of Traditional Interpreted and Compiled
   1. C and C++
   2. Java
   3. Python
4. Source Code Versus Executable Code
   1. Language interpreters (run-time translators)
   2. Assemblers (1-to-1 translators)
   3. Compilers (1-to-N translators)
5. Data Structures and Data Representation
   1. Variables
      1. Global
      2. Local
   2. Elementary data types
      1. Character
      2. String
      3. Integer
      4. Floating
      5. Boolean
   3. Identify and explain the difference between:
      1. Data types
      2. Memory addresses
      3. Variables types
      4. Literals
      5. Constants
      6. Number base systems (binary, decimal and hexadecimal)
      7. Floating point
      8. Decimal data representation
      9. Direct addressing
      10. Relative addressing
   4. Identify and explain structured data types and data abstraction 
      1. File
      2. Record
      3. Array/list
         1. Single dimension
         2. Multidimensional
6. Language Statements
   1. Computer language statements, syntax, and semantics
   2. Input/output statements
   3. Assignment statements
   4. Elementary language statements and structured language statement
      1. Assignment and unconditional statements
      2. Selection and looping statements
7. Expressions Components
   1. Operators, operands, and results
      1. Unary
      2. Binary
   2. Simple types
      1. Arithmetic
      2. Logical
      3. Relational
   3. Result
      1. Unconditional (not Boolean)
      2. Conditional (Boolean)
         1. True
         2. False
8. Control Structures
   1. Three basic control structures and their sub-constructs
   2. Sequence
   3. Selection (Decision, If Then/Else) – case statement available in some languages
   4. Repetition (Looping, Iteration) – for statement available in some languages
9. Problem Solving Techniques
   1. Top-down design – unitizing a problem into modules
      1. Step-wise refinement of modules
      2. Control modules
      3. Process modules
   2. Cohesion and coupling concept
   3. Systems and program mapping tools
      1. System flow
      2. Structure chart
      3. Detail program logic
   4. Program hierarchy – tracing design output to its source
      1. Input data
      2. Algorithm
   5. Elementary program design structure model
      1. Setup
      2. Process
      3. Wrap-up
   6. Solving simple problems using algorithms and a program design language
      1. Flowcharting
      2. Pseudo code
   7. Translating Pseudo Code into Python
   8. Program Test Data and Termination
   9. Program test data
      1. Limits/range testing
      2. Max/min data type testing
      3. Logic (selection) testing all paths
   10. Program errors
       1. Design errors
       2. Syntax compilation errors
       3. Semantic run-time errors
   11. Program termination and return codes
       1. Normal termination
       2. Abnormal program termination
       3. Return codes and use of return codes
10. Desk Checking and Debugging
    1. Desk check on paper
    2. Breakpoint
    3. Step into
    4. Step over
    5. Variable watch
11. Solve Simple Problems and Create Programs Using Java, Python, or C#
    1. Solve simple problem into PDL
       1. Keyboard data entry to print, keyboard entry to array/list, and array/list to print
       2. Arithmetic calculations, counters, accumulators
       3. Cross footing and accumulator totaling
       4. Conditional statements
       5. Boolean expressions
       6. Print using:
          1. Unformatted output
          2. Formatted output
          3. Report headings
          4. Report footers
    2. Translate the PDL into code
    3. Test the program code
    4. Debug the program
12. Explain Object-Oriented Concepts such as Encapsulation, Constructors, Methods, and Properties
    1. Object-oriented programming
    2. Objects
    3. Methods
    4. Properties
    5. Private
    6. Public
    7. Constructors
    8. Encapsulation

CIS 131 - Programming and Problem Solving II

1. Build data structures and data representation.
2. Develop programs that read input from data files and build new output data files.
3. Build programs that use recursion to solve simple problems.
4. Solve complex problems and create programs.
5. Design programs using sorting and searching algorithms in arrays.
6. Create Object Oriented Programs with several levels of inheritance, constructors and destructors.

1. Review data structures and data representation.
2. Discuss procedural abstraction.
3. Create parameter passing with procedures and functions.
4. Develop programs that read input from data files.
5. Produce programs that build new output data files.
6. Design programs that add records to existing output data files.
7. Produce programs that add and update records in binary typed files.
8. Solve complex problems and create programs.
9. Design programs using sorting and searching algorithms in arrays.
10. Create Object Oriented Programs with several levels of inheritance, several constructors and destructors.
11. Create programs with several instances of exception handling.
12. Develop a test plan.
13. Troubleshoot a problem using debugging methods.
14. Create programs using complex arrays with structured elements.

1. Revisit Data Structures and Data Representation
   1. Elementary data types
      1. Character
      2. String
      3. Integer
      4. Real
      5. Boolean
   2. Structured data types and data abstraction
      1. File
      2. Record
      3. Array
         1. Single dimension
         2. Multidimensional
2. Procedural Abstraction
   1. Procedure code module
      1. Statement extension
      2. Actions upon objects
   2. Recursion
3. Data Files
   1. Reading input from data files
   2. Building new output data files
   3. Adding to existing output data files
   4. Adding and random updating of data records in binary typed data files
4. Object Oriented Programming
   1. Creating complex classes using abstract classes, inheritance and composition
   2. Creating overloaded methods, constructors and destructors
   3. Data encapsulation
5. Exception Handling
   1. Creating programs using simple exception handling, propagation
   2. Using generic and specific try-catch blocks
   3. Using “finally block”
6. Debugging and Testing
   1. Creating test data using black box, white box, robustness testing methods
      1. Creating a test plan
      2. Boundary conditions
   2. Program debugging
      1. Creating a program which can be debugged
      2. Using concepts such as step into, step over, breakpoints, run and continue
      3. Troubleshooting a problem to pinpoint error
   3. Document program
7. Complex Arrays with Structured Elements
   1. Sorting
   2. Searching
   3. Divide and conquer algorithms
   4. Solving complex problems/create programs using C# or Java
   5. Introducing complexity: best case, worst case, and average case
   6. Solving problems in pseudocode and/or flowcharts
      1. Input file data to print, input file data to array and sort array, array to print
      2. Translating the pseudocode/flowchart into code

CIS 132 - Introduction to Computer Forensics

1. Describe the components and important areas of computer forensics.
2. Relate the applicability of computer forensics to a variety of disciplines.
3. Discuss important events and the laws relating to cybercrime.
4. Compare basic computer operating systems, what they do, where and how they are used, and discuss some of their security shortcomings.
5. Evaluate methods used in the collection and analysis of data.
6. Demonstrate software in the recovery of computer files and data.
7. Discuss the details of various types of computer attacks and how to prevent them (e.g., spyware,      MAC address spoofing, virus types).
8. Critique expert witness testimony.

1. Multidisciplinary Nature of Computer Forensics
2. Professional Opportunities in Computer Forensics
3. Introduction to Computer Investigations
   1. Preparing an investigation
   2. Systematic approach
   3. Gathering and analyzing data
   4. Completing and critiquing the case
4. Operating Systems Introduction
   1. The boot sequence and tasks
   2. Methods of disk partitioning
   3. Examining data
   4. Understanding boot tasks
5. Operating Systems Introduction to Macintosh
   1. Understanding the Macintosh file structure
   2. Macintosh boot tasks
6. Operating Systems Introduction to Linux
   1. Boot processes
   2. Unix/Linux file structure
   3. Examining disks
7. Introduction to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
   1. IP packets
   2. IP addressing
   3. Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
   4. IP and MAC address shortcomings
8. The Investigator’s Office and Laboratory
   1. Forensic lab certification requirements
   2. Certification/training requirements
   3. Physical layout of a forensics lab
   4. Forensics workstation hardware and software
9. Introduction to Computer Forensic Tools
   1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) tools
   2. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) methods
   3. Command-line software tools
   4. Graphical User Interface (GUI) software tools
   5. Hardware tools
10. Digital Evidence Controls
    1. Identifying and understanding digital evidence
    2. Processing and handling of digital evidence
11. Processing Crime and Incident Scenes
    1. Concepts and terms in warrants
    2. Securing a scene
    3. Sample investigations
12. Data Acquisition
    1. Determining the Best Acquisition Methods
    2. Disk Operating System (DOS) tools
    3. Windows tools
    4. Linux tools
13. Computer Forensic Analysis
    1. Using DriveSpy software to analyze computer data
    2. Using PDBlock and PDWipe software
    3. Using AccessData’s Forensic Toolkit
    4. Data hiding techniques
14. E-Mail Investigations
    1. IP protocols and email
    2. Understanding the client and server roles in email
    3. Email crimes and investigation
15. Recovering Image Files
    1. Image file types
    2. Locating and recovering image files
16. Investigative Report Writing
    1. Types of reports
    2. Report layout
17. Expert Witness Testimony
    1. Preparing for testimony
    2. Testifying in court
    3. Testifying during cross-examination
    4. Depositions

CIS 133 - Fundamentals of Personal Computer Security

1. Discuss the various types of computer virus attacks.
2. Install appropriate software tools on personal computers (PC) to foil attacks.
3. Discuss the use of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Transmission Control Protocol/User Datagram Protocol (TCP/UDP) ports.
4. Discuss the basic aspects of securing a personal computer system.
5. Install and use appropriate software tools to monitor activity.
6. Discuss fraud and cyber crime topics of importance.
7. Discuss encryption of data and the importance of encryption.

1. Overview of Cyber Crime and Security Issues
2. Networks and the Internet
   1. Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
   2. Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ports
   3. Basic network tools and their use
3. Assessing a Personal Computer System
4. Denial of Service Attacks
5. Malware
   1. How viruses work
   2. Trojan horses
   3. Spyware
   4. Detecting and eliminating viruses and spyware
6. Basics of Securing a Personal Computer System
   1. Shutting down a service in Windows
   2. Installing a firewall
   3. Safe Web surfing
7. Data Encryption
   1. Introduction to data encryption
   2. Cryptography basics
   3. Modern methods of encryption
8. Internet Fraud and Security
   1. Fraudulent offers and advice
   2. Online identify theft
   3. Protecting against cyber crime
   4. Securing browser settings for Internet browser programs
9. Examples of Espionage in Cyberspace
10. Cyber Detective Work
    1. Court records and criminal checks
    2. General searches
11. Computer Security Hardware and Software
    1. Virus scanning software
    2. Firewalls
    3. Anti-spyware software
    4. Intrusion detection software

CIS 136 - Computer Hardware Components

1. Identify issues with computing devices including desktop PCs; mobile devices, printers, and network devices.
2. Identify security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections.
3. Describe and configure peripheral devices.

1. Hardware

1. Configure BIOS/UEFI
2. Components and types of motherboards
3. RAM types and uses
4. Expansion boards
   1.  Video cards
   2.  Networking cards
   3.  Storage cards
5. Storage Devices

1.  Optical drives
2.  Magnetic media
3.  SSD
4.  Hot-swappable drives
5.  RAID types
6.  Tape drives

1. CPU

1. Types
2. Speeds
3. Features
4. Cooling

1. Interfaces
   1. USB
      1. SATA
      2. Firewire
      3. Wireless
2. Bluetooth
3. IR
4. NFC
   1. Video
   2. Adapters and converters
5. Power supplies

1. Connectors
2. Specifications

1. Displays

1. LCD
2. Plasma
3. Projector
4. LED
5. Specifications

1. Peripherals
   1. Prints

1. Laser
2. Inkjet
3. Thermal
4. Impact
   1. Speakers
   2. Scanners
   3. Biometric devices
   4. Webcam

1. Networking

1. Cables and connectors

1. Fiber
2. Twisted pair
3. Coax

1. Basic TCP/IP

1. IPv4 vs IPv6
2. Subnets
3. DHCP and ARP
4. Gateway

1. Common TCP/UDP protocols and ports
2. WiFi

1. Standards
2. Encryption

1. Internet Connection Types

1. DSL
2. Cable
3. Fiber
4. Dial-up
5. Satelite

1. Devices

1. Hub
2. Switch
3. Router
4. Access Point
5. Modem
6. Firewall
7. Wireless repeaters
8. Power over ethernet
9. Ethernet over power

1. Mobile Devices

1. Laptop hardware and components
2. Laptop specific features

1. Special function keys
2. Docking stations
3. Locking cables

1. Characteristics of other mobile devices

1. Smartphones and tables
2. eReader
3. Wearable technology
4. GPS

1. Connection types

1. Lightning
2. Bluetooth
3. USB
4. NFC
5. IR

1. Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

1. Desktop PC hardware issues
2. RAID arrays and hard drives
3. Video and projector display issues
4. Wired and wireless networks
5. Printing issues
6. Mobile device issues

CIS 137 - Introduction to the Linux Operating System

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Configure, install, upgrade, and maintain Linux systems using industry standards and procedures. Includes management of users and groups, files, processes, monitoring, troubleshooting and other common Linux system administration tasks.

Information: Configure, install, upgrade, and maintain Linux systems using industry standards and procedures. Includes management of users and groups, files, processes, monitoring, troubleshooting and other common Linux system administration tasks.
  

1. Manage files from command line
2. Manage local users and groups
3. Monitor and manage Linux processes
4. Control services and daemons
5. Control access to files
6. Install and update software packages
7. Manage Linux networking

A.         Log into a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell.

B.         Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files while working from a shell.

C.         Manage text files from command output or in a text editor.

II.          Managing security

A.         Create, manage, and delete local users and groups.

B.         Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permissions.

III.        Manage services and processes

A.         Evaluate and control processes 

B.         Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd.

C.         Configure secure command line service on remote systems, using OpenSSH.

IV.        Networking

A.         Configure network interfaces and settings.

B.         Archive and copy files from one system to another.

V.         System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A.         Download, install, update, and manage software packages.

B.         Access, inspect, and use existing file systems.

C.         Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes.

CIS 141 - Introduction to VB.NET

1. Describe Microsoft’s .NET environment and discuss the principal features of the .NET framework.
2. Identify the goals of Common Language Runtime (CLR) and describe the advantages and disadvantages of CLR.
3. Demonstrate the use of VB.NET data types, control structures, subroutines, functions, and console I/O by creating VB.NET console applications.
4. Describe the role of Object-Oriented Design in creating VB.NET applications, and demonstrate how these ideas are implemented in VB.NET.
5. Use Windows forms, controls, events, menus, toolbars, and dialogs to demonstrate VB.NET Windows applications.
6. Describe the features and tools that enable VB.NET to fit into the .NET framework.
7. Describe ADO.NET and demonstrate the use of ADO.NET to access database information.

1. What is Microsoft .NET
   1. Applications in an internet age
   2. Tools for today’s applications
   3. A robust windows platform
   4. .NET programming platform
   5. .NET enterprise servers
   6. .NET services and hailstorm
2. .NET Framework
   1. Evolution to .NET
   2. .NET framework overview
   3. Common language runtime
   4. .NET class library
   5. Common language specification
   6. .NET languages
   7. .NET framework SDK
   8. Visual Studio.NET
3. Common Language Runtime (CLR)
   1. Goals of CLR
   2. Assemblies
   3. Common type system
   4. Metadata
   5. Virtual exception system
   6. Intermediate language
   7. Managed code
   8. Just-in-time compilation
   9. Garbage collection
4. Getting Started with Visual Basic.NET
   1. First VB.NET console application
   2. Namespaces
   3. Data types
   4. Control structures
   5. Subroutines and functions
   6. Console I/O
   7. Exception handling
5. Object-Oriented Programming in VB.NET
   1. Classes
   2. Access control
   3. Methods and properties
   4. Shared data and methods
   5. Inheritance
   6. Overriding methods
   7. Events
   8. Interfaces
6. User Interface Programming in VB.NET
   1. First VB.NET windows application
   2. Windows forms
   3. Controls
   4. Windows events
   5. Menus
   6. Toolbars
   7. Dialogs
7. VB.NET and the .NET Framework
   1. Class hierarchies
   2. .NET interfaces
   3. Using generic interfaces
   4. ICloneable and IComparable
   5. System.array
   6. Collections
   7. Delegates
8. Using ADO.NET in VB.NET
   1. ADO.NET overview
   2. Managed providers
   3. Using DataReaders
   4. Using DataSets
   5. Interacting with XML data

CIS 142 - Introduction to C#

1. Compile and execute a C# program.
2. Use I/O methods in a C# program.
3. Create and use different data types in a C# program.
4. Use methods with input and return parameters in a program.
5. Create object-oriented classes with data and methods.
6. Demonstrate the concept of overloading methods within a program.
7. Demonstrate the use of traditional program concepts, including iteration, decision-making, use of Boolean expressions, and nested loops.
8. Use arrays for storage and retrieval of data in a program.
9. Employ inheritance in an object-oriented program.
10. Use abstract classes and interfaces within an object-oriented program.
11. Employ exception handling in a program.
12. Use multiple predefined Visual Studio IDE objects and controls in a program.
13. Create event handling in a GUI program.

1. Introduction to the Visual Studio IDE
2. Simple Compilation and Execution of Programs from the Visual Studio IDE
3. Data Types and Declarations
4. Using Methods
5. Creating Classes and Objects
6. Selection and Repetition
7. Creating and Using Arrays
8. Inheritance
9. Exception Handling
10. GUI Objects from the Visual Studio IDE
11. Controls from the Visual Studio IDE
12. Handling Events

CIS 162 - Database Design and Development

1. Define and explain the importance of the various types of keys: Candidate Keys, Primary Keys, Surrogate Keys and Composite Keys.
2. Define and explain the importance of Referential Integrity and Foreign Keys.
3. Define and explain the importance of Normalization: Normal Forms, Functional and Multi-value Dependencies.
4. Define and explain the importance of the Update anomaly.
5. Define and explain the importance of the Relationships among Entities: One-to-one, One-to-many and Many-to-many.
6. Define and explain the importance of the various types of Entities: Weak, Strong and Associative
7. Define and explain the importance of the Concurrency control elements: Atomic transactions, Lost updates, Resource locking, Transaction isolation levels
8. Build an entity relationship diagram for a database design.
9. Build a relational database that conforms to Boyce-Codd normal form.
10. Write the data definition statements for creating database tables.
11. Write the data definition statements for inserting data into database tables.

1. Overview of databases and database products
2. The Relational Database Model
   1. Keys
   2. Functional dependencies
   3. Multi-value dependencies
   4. Normal forms
   5. The normalization process
3. Entity Relationship (E-R) Modeling
4. Database Design
   1. Transforming a model into a design
   2. Relationships between various types of entities
   3. Column properties
   4. Enforcing referential integrity
5. Database Management – Selected Topics
   1. Atomic transactions
   2. Concurrency
   3. Lost updates
   4. Resource locking
   5. Transaction isolation

CIS 170 - CISCO I: Networking Fundamentals

4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
4 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to the fundamentals of networking. Includes network concepts; the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model; binary numbering system; network architecture; Local Area Network (LAN) design and installation; and Cisco troubleshooting procedures. Also includes preparation for Cisco certification examination.

Recommendation: Consult instructor before enrolling in this course.
  

2.  Calculate an IPv4 Network Number from an IPv4 address and an IPv4 subnet mask.

3.  Explain how OSI layer 2 or MAC addresses and OSI Layer 3 IP address change as an IP packet is

    sent from a PC in one network to a PC in a different network over a Layer 3 router.

4.  Correctly troubleshoot the inability of an IP packet in one network to negotiate its way to a destination network. 

5.  Describe the method of frame or packet delivery in an Ethernet network, including CSMA/CD

    and collisions as a method of moving data through a local area network.

1. Networking Concepts
   1. Terminology
   2. Advantages of networking
   3. Network standards
2. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
   1. Seven layers
   2. Essentials to communicate on a network
   3. Internetworking problems and solutions
   4. Bridges as solutions
   5. Advantages of routing
3. Binary Numbering System
   1. Binary math and logic
   2. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and routing tables
   3. Subnet mask
4. Network Architecture
   1. Media Access Control (MAC) addressing
   2. IP addressing schemes
   3. Class of networks
   4. Subnetworks
   5. Routers
   6. Protocols
      1. Address resolution
      2. Reverse address resolution
      3. Proprietary routing
   7. Hardware for a Local Area Network (LAN)
   8. Media selection
      1. Importance and use
      2. Problems and solutions
      3. Standards 
         1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
         2. Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
         3. Telecommunications Industry Alliance (TIA)
         4. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
      4. Telecommunications outlets
   9. Cabling
      1. Safety Precautions
      2. Standards 
         1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
         2. Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
         3. Telecommunications Industry Alliance (TIA)
         4. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
      3. Wiring
      4. Testing
5. LAN Design and Installation
   1. Feasibility study
   2. Design of a LAN
   3. Topologies
   4. Wiring closets
   5. Data transmission
   6. Cable termination
   7. Cable installation
6. Cisco Troubleshooting Procedures
   1. Initial and subsequent testing
      1. Effects of Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
      2. Causes of cross talk
   2. Safe wiring systems
   3. Solution strategies
7. Preparation for Cisco Certification Examination

CIS 171 - CISCO II: Networking Router Technologies

1. Discuss networking and the networking manager’s role.
2. Explain the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model Standards and the function of the seven layers.
3. Design a Local Area Network (LAN) using appropriate technologies and media types.
4. Develop a multi-protocol Cisco routed Wide Area Network (WAN).
5. Identify the commands necessary to install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers including software revision, interface type, addressing, configuration registers, and status.
6. Configure and install a five Cisco router switched network and verify correct configuration and performance, including Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and subnet making for each Local Area Network (LAN) connected to the network.
7. Perform troubleshooting of a WAN configuration, subnet masking, IP addressing, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) problems.
8. Use concepts and skills to prepare for the Cisco certification examination.

1. Networking Concepts
   1. Terminology
   2. Reasons for networking
   3. Network manager’s role
2. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
   1. Standards
   2. Seven layers
   3. Communication between layers
   4. Devices which operate at each layer
3. Local Area Network (LAN) Technologies
   1. Design and architecture
   2. Ethernet standards, frames, reliability, options
   3. Token ring topologies
   4. Fiber distributed data interface
   5. Wide Area Network (WAN) standards
   6. Cause and solutions
      1. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) problems
      2. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) problems
4. Routing Protocols
   1. Static, dynamic routes
   2. Multi-Protocol Routing
   3. Router table updates
   4. Cisco IOS software
   5. Cisco router commands
   6. Addressing schemes
   7. Dynamic routing – link state
   8. Transmission code protocol
   9. LAN to LAN, LAN to WAN
   10. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network layer addressing
   11. Time to convergence
   12. Media types
   13. User interfaces
   14. System setup
5. Router Configuration Files
   1. Configuration methods
   2. Configuring for Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
   3. Server control
6. Cisco Troubleshooting Procedures
   1. Network testing
   2. LAN to LAN routing
   3. EMI and RFI problems
   4. Testing data link/physical layers
   5. Subnet planning
7. Preparation for Cisco Certification Examination

CIS 172 - CISCO III: Advanced Routing and Switching

1. Demonstrate how Local Area Network (LAN) Switching and Virtual Local Area Network (VLANs) impact performance.
2. Design, build, and document LANs.
3. Compare and contrast Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) and Router Information Protocol (RIP).
4. Discuss the benefits of access lists.
5. Perform the implementation and impact of Novell Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) Protocol.
6. Use concepts and skills to prepare for the Cisco certification examination.

1. Local Area Network (LAN) Switching
   1. Performance
      1. Broadcasts
      2. Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
   2. Network Segmentation
   3. Benefits
2. Virtual LAN (VLAN)
   1. Performance
   2. Logical segmentation
   3. Implementation
      1. Static
      2. Dynamic
3. LAN Design
   1. Analysis
      1. Media and topology
      2. LAN switching
      3. Routing
   2. Performance
4. Routing Protocols
   1. Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP)
      1. Analysis
      2. Configuration
   2. Router Information Protocol (RIP)
      1. Configuration
      2. Implementation
5. Access Lists
   1. Configure
      1. Standard
      2. Extended
   2. Control
   3. Verify
6. Novell Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) Protocol
   1. Enable
   2. Configure
      1. Ethernet interfaces
      2. Serial interfaces
   3. Performance
7. Preparation for Cisco Certification Examination

CIS 173 - CISCO IV: Project Based Learning

1. Describe serial communication on Wide Area Networks (WANs), connection types, and encapsulation types.
2. Design, build, and document WAN technology.
3. Demonstrate implementation of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
4. Perform the implementation of Integrated System Digital Network (ISDN).
5. Develop the implementation of frame relay.
6. Compare and contrast benefits of each protocol.
7. Design and test an advanced WAN project.
8. Use concepts and skills to prepare for the Cisco certification examination.

1. Wide Area Network (WAN)
   1. Serial communication
   2. Connection types
      1. Dedicated
      2. Dial-on-Demand
      3. Packet-Switched
      4. Circuit-Switched
   3. Encapsulation types
      1. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
      2. High Level Data Link Control (HDLC)
2. WAN Design
   1. Hierarchical Design Model
      1. Three layers
      2. Benefits
      3. Performance
   2. Placement
      1. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
      2. Frame relay
3. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
   1. Communication
      1. Components
      2. Connection
      3. Negotiation process
   2. Frames
      1. Link Control Protocol (LCP)
      2. Network Control Protocol (NCP)
4. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
   1. Components
   2. Services
   3. Standards
   4. Configuration
5. Frame Relay
   1. Devices
   2. Connections
      1. Virtual circuits
      2. Terms
   3. Functions
   4. Operations
   5. Configuration
      1. Interfaces
      2. Commands
6. Preparation for Cisco Certification Examination

CIS 182 - Introduction to ANSI SQL

1. Perform simple database queries.
2. Perform multi-table queries (joins).
3. Perform summary queries.
4. Sort and process the results returned by database queries.
5. Update databases by adding, deleting or modifying data.
6. Create a database and define the tables.
7. Set data integrity constraints.

1. Relational Databases and Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
2. SQL Basics and Nomenclature
3. Simple Queries
4. Search Conditions and Sorting
5. Single Table Query Processing and Unions
6. Simple Joins (Equi-Joins)
7. Multi-Table Joins
8. Summary Queries Using Column Functions
9. Grouped Queries and Search Conditions
10. Subqueries and Query Expressions
11. Adding and Deleting Data to the Database
12. Modifying Data in the Database
13. Referential Integrity and Constraints
14. Creating Databases
15. Creating and Removing Tables and Modifying Table Definitions
16. Defining Constraints

CIS 188 - Scripting for Automation

1. Explain the benefits of automation
2. Construct, test, and execute Python scripts.
3. Construct, test, and execute PowerShell scripts.
4. Modify existing scripts
5. Use automation to perform common system administration functions

1. Introduction to Automation
2. Programming Basics and Review
   1. Data types
   2. Data structures
   3. Understanding flow control
   4. Using loops
   5. Error handling
3. Powershell
   1. Automating active directory
   2. Windows services
   3. Files and directories
   4. Software applications
4. Python
   1. Basics of Python
   2. Working with files and text
   3. Networking
   4. Processes
   5. Cloud automation

CIS 198T1 - Blockchain Technology Fundamentals

CIS 199 - Introductory Co-op: Computer Information Systems

1. Discuss the need for skills in oral and written communication and the importance to job success.
2. Describe the techniques for managing time and energy for job efficiency.
3. Identify stress in work situations and begin to develop techniques for coping with stress.
4. Find and related information on some career field to career goals.
5. Write a resume and plan an employment interview (real or simulated) and observe (real or filmed) or successfully complete such experiences (s), where available.
6. Identify some basic principles and theories learned in courses completed, and apply them to problems encountered in real work situations.
7. Identify problems which arise in work situations and develop some techniques for successful solution to them.

1. Communication Skills

1. Importance in job success
2. Oral skills developed
3. Written skills developed

1. Time and Energy Management

1. Identifying resources and their uses
2. Techniques for managing, for job efficiency

1. Stress and Its Management

1. Types of job stress
2. Causes of stress
3. Characteristics of stress
4. Techniques for managing job stress

1. Careers: Information and Its Uses

1. Review of careers in field of study
2. Sources of career information
3. Uses of career information
4. Career objectives
5. Career plans

1. Placing Yourself on the Job Market

1. Identifying varied job markets
2. Selecting job markets appropriate to your potential
3. Aspects of presenting oneself on the market

1. Job information
2. Resume writing
3. Backing up the resume
4. References
5. The interview

1. Principles, Theories, and Practices in the Career Field

1. Application in the work situation
2. Ongoing discussion
3. Understanding through application

1. Problems in the Work Situation

1. Problem (types) identified
2. Ways of dealing with problems encountered – ongoing discussion each session

CIS 199WK - Introductory Co-op Work: Computer Information Systems

1. Apply some of the principles, knowledge, and skills learned in classroom and laboratory in real work situations.
2. Demonstrate improved skills, competence, and levels of accuracy in handling responsibility and work assignments.
3. Demonstrate improved self-confidence in handling work assignments.
4. Demonstrate skills in managing human relations: peers (children, customers, clients, etc.) and supervisors.
5. Deal responsibly with the world of work: reporting promptly and management of time, energy, and stress.
6. Demonstrate improved understanding of the career field.

CIS 216 - Introduction to Wireshark and Network Analysis

1. Analyze network traffic at the packet level to identify threats and problems.
2. Use filters to evaluate network traffic in order to solve complex issues.
3. Demonstrate the use of Wireshark features to identify complex network protocols.

1. Key Wireshark Elements and Traffic Flows
   1. Wireshark traffic capture
   2. Differentiate a packet from a frame
   3. Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) packet through a network
   4. Wireshark resources
   5. Typical network traffic
   6. Open trace files captured with other tools
2. Customize Wireshark Views and Settings
   1. Columns in the packet list pane
   2. Wireshark dissectors
   3. Non-standard port numbers
   4. Wireshark displays certain traffic types
   5. Wireshark for different tasks (profiles)
   6. Wireshark configuration files
   7. Time columns to spot latency problems
3. Capture Method and Capture Filters
   1. Best capture location to troubleshoot slow browsing or file downloads
   2. Options for Ethernet network
   3. Options for wireless network
   4. Active interfaces
   5. Tons of traffic
   6. Techniques to spot sporadic problems
   7. Amount of traffic you have to work with
   8. Traffic based on addresses Media Access Control/Internet Protocol (MAC/IP)
   9. Traffic for a specific application
   10. Specific Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) traffic
4. Display Filters on Specific Traffic
   1. Display filter syntax
   2. Default display filters
   3. Filter on HTTP traffic
   4. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) display filter errors
   5. Display filters based on an Internet Protocol (IP) address,  range of addresses, or subnet
   6. Filter on a field in a packet
   7. Filter on a single TCP or Uniform Data Protocol (UDP) conversation
   8. Display filters with multiple include and exclude conditions
   9. Parentheses to change filter meaning
   10. Yellow display filters
   11. Keyword in a trace file
   12. Wildcards in display filters
   13. Filters to spot communication delays
   14. Display filters into buttons
5. Color and Export Interesting Packets
   1. Applied coloring rules
   2. Checksum errors coloring rule
   3. Coloring rule to highlight delays
   4. Colorize a single conversation
   5. Export packets of interest
   6. Export packet details
6. Build and Interpret Tables and Graphs
   1. Who is talking to whom on the network
   2. Top talkers
   3. Applications seen on the network
   4. Application and host bandwidth usage
   5. TCP errors on the network
   6. Expert infos errors meaning
   7. Network errors
7. Reassemble Traffic for Faster Analysis
   1. Web browsing sessions
   2. File transfer via File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
   3. HTTP objects transferred in a web browsing session
8. Comments to Trace Files and Packets
   1. Comments to trace files
   2. Comments to individual packets
   3. Export packet comments for a report
9. Command-Line Tools to Capture, Split, and Merge Traffic
   1. Large trace files into a file set
   2. Multiple trace files
   3. Traffic at command line
   4. Capture filters during command-line capture
   5. Display filters during command-line capture
   6. Tshark to export specific field values and statistics from a trace file
   7. Wireshark and network analysis
10. Analysis Through Monitoring
    1. Palo Alto logs and filtering
    2. Application based firewalling
    3. Correlating traffic

CIS 218 - Introduction to Voice over IP (VoIP)

1. Explain and design basic Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
2. Discuss basic concepts associated with telephony.
3. Describe the advantages of using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) relative to the Plain Old Telephone System (POTS).
4. Explain the hardware and software used in VoIP networks.
5. Describe important protocols used in VoIP and their relationship to the Open Standards Interconnection (OSI) Model.
6. Demonstrate the ability to set up a simple VoIP system.
7. Discuss problem areas within VoIP systems.
8. Identify quality of service (QoS) parameters within VoIP systems.
9. Discuss future possibilities/uses within communications.

1. Overview of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
   1. Industry o0verview
   2. Internet Protocol (IP) telephony
   3. Costs
   4. The lure of VoIP
   5. Basic equipment and network
   6. Model for IP telephony
2. Digital Voice Fundamentals
   1. Basic telephony overview
   2. Packet voice fundamentals
   3. Circuit/packet switched comparison
3. Standards for VoIP
4. How an IP Phone Call Works
5. VoIP Protocols and Structure
6. Relationship of VoIP to the Open Standards Interconnection (OSI) Seven-Layer Model
   1. Application layer issues
   2. H.225 and H.245
   3. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
7. VoIP Gateways
   1. Gateway functions
   2. Necessity of gateways
   3. Gateway components and features
8. Quality of Service (QoS) in VoIP
   1. Defining QoS
   2. QoS parameters
   3. QoS and the network
9. VoIP Router Concerns
10. The Future of VoIP

CIS 219 - Introduction to Virtual Computing

1. Deploy standard cloud infrastructure features such as virtual networks and servers, load balancing, and auto-scaling virtual machines.
2. Follow industry best practices for maintaining, monitoring, and securing numerous virtual machines.

1. Overview of Virtual Machines
   1. History of virtualization
   2. Components of a virtual machine
      1. Memory
      2. CPU
      3. Network
      4. Storage
2. Overview of Cloud Computing
   1. Introduction to Microsoft Azure
   2. Introduction to Google Cloud Compute
   3. Introduction to Amazon Web Services
3. Storage
   1. Simple storage services (S3)
      1. Encryption
      2. Replication
      3. Storage Classes
      4. Logging
      5. Performance
   2. Glacier
      1. Data retrieval
      2. Glacier vs S3
4. Compute
   1. Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
      1. Instance lifecycle
      2. Securing an instance
   2. Elastic Block Storage (EBS)
5. Networking
   1. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
      1. DHCP options
      2. Subnets
      3. Routing
      4. Elastic IPs
      5. Security Groups
      6. Network Address Translation (NAT)
      7. Virtual Private Gateways
   2. Elastic Load Balancing
   3. CloudWatch
   4. Auto Scaling
6. Route 53 and DNS
   1. DNS resolution basics
   2. Resiliency
   3. Record Types
7. Securing AWS
   1. Identity and Access Management
   2. Firewall
   3. Account Security
8. Risk and Compliance
   1. AWS Risk and compliance program
   2. Reports and certifications

CIS 221 - Deploying and Managing Windows Servers

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Windows server administration. Includes the core concepts and technologies to administer Windows server environments. Also includes basics of installation and configuration, storage, network protocols, server roles, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, Hyper-V, and server monitoring.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 103  
  

1. Manage Windows Servers in Host and Compute Environments
2. Design Storage Solutions
3. Setup Hyper-V
4. Setup Windows Containers
5. Setup High Availability

A.         Install and upgrade servers

B.         Create and manage images for deployment

C.         Implement Windows Server Update Services

D.         Configure WSUS

E.         Monitor performance and security of Windows Server

II.          Design Storage Solutions

A.         Configure disks and volumes

B.         Implement server storage

III.        Setup Hyper-V

A.         Install and configure Hyper-V

B.         Configure virtual machines

C.         Configure Hyper-V storage

IV.        Setup Windows Containers

A.         Deploy Windows containers

B.         Manage Windows containers

V.         Setup High Availability

A.         Implement failover clustering

B.         Implement network load balancing

CIS 222 - Implementing Windows Server Network Infrastructure

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Knowledge and skills to install, configure, maintain, and support a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. Includes Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), IPAM, VPN and Radius.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 221  
  

2.          Setup Domain Name System (DNS).

3.          Design network connectivity solutions.

4.          Manage advanced network solutions.

A.Install and configure servers

B.Create DNS zones and records

II.Configure DHCP services

A.Install and configure DHCP

B.Implement and maintain (IPAM)

III.Design network connectivity solutions

A.Implement VPN

B.Configure a RADIUS server and client

C.Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

D.Implement Distributed File Systems (DFS)

IV.Manage advanced networking solutions

A.NIC Teaming

B.QoS

C.Software defined networking

CIS 223 - Implementing Windows Directory Services

3 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Knowledge and skills to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory services. Includes active directory structure, active Directory services, domain name system (DNS), group policy implementation, user accounts, software development, group policy security, and administration of active directory objects.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 221  
  

2.          Manage Group Policy

3.          Setup Active Directory Certificate Services

4.          Setup Identity Federation

1. Install and configure domain controllers

2. Create and manage Active Directory users and computers

3. Create and manage Active Directory groups and OUs

4. Create managed services accounts

5. Implement authentication and account policies

6. Backup and restore Active Directory

7. Setup read-only domain controllers

1. Monitor replication

1. Manage Group Policy

   1. Create and manage group policy objects

   2. Managing system and user preferences

   3. Managing Software installation

   4. Managing security settings

   5. Importing administrative templates

III.Setup Active Directory Certificate Services

1. Install and configure AD Certificate Services

2. Manage user and computer certificates

1. Setup Identity Federation

   1. Install and configure AD Federation Services

   2. Configure multi-factor authentication

   3. Configure authentication policies

CIS 225 - Linux System and Network Administration

1. Setup Red Hat Enterprise Linux using Kickstart,
2. Manage file systems and logical volumes.
3. Manage scheduled jobs.
4. Setup network file systems.
5. Manage SELinux.
6. Manage firewalls.
7. Explain troubleshooting steps.

1. Automate Installations Using Kickstart
   1. Defining an Anaconda Kickstart system
   2. Deploying a new virtual system with Kickstart

1. Regular Expressions
   1. Regular expression fundamentals
   2. Matching text with grep
2. Creating and Editing Text Files with vim
   1. vim workflow
   2. Editing files with vim
3. Manage Scheduled Jobs
   1. Schedule one time tasks with at
   2. Schedule recurring tasks with cron
   3. Viewing and editing system tasks
4. Prioritizing Linux Processes
   1. Scheduler policies
   2. Using the nice command
5. Controlling Access with Access Control Lists
   1. POSIX access control lists
   2. Securing files with ACLs
6. SELinux Security
   1. Enabling and monitoring modes
   2. Changing modes
   3. Changing contexts
   4. Changing booleans
   5. Troubleshooting SELinux
7. Using Network-Defined Users and Groups
   1. Using Identity Management Services
   2. Joining a system to IPA
   3. Joining a system to Active Directory
8. Managing Storage
   1. Adding disks, partitions, and files systems
   2. Logical Volume Management Storage
      1. Managing Logical Volumes
      2. Extending Logical Volumes
   3. Access network storage with NFS
      1. Manually mounting NFS storage
      2. Automounting NFS storage
   4. Access Network Storage with SMB
9. Controlling and Troubleshooting the Boot Process
   1. Repairing common boot issues
   2. Repairing file systems at boot
   3. Correcting boot loader issues
10. Control Firewalls with Firewalld
    1. Limiting network communication
    2. Enabling and Disabling the Firewall

CIS 226 - Advanced Linux Networking

1. Manage various Linux distributions and network configurations.
2. Setup network file system (NFS) client/server environment.
3. Setup Samba as a Windows AD Domain Controller.
4. Setup proxy server technology for client and server acceleration
5. Evaluate using Linux as a firewall.
6. Evaluate Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) as an advanced Auth system.

1. Background Review
   1. Pipes and redirection
   2. Linux security and passwords
   3. Linux file system concepts
   4. Daemon processes and logging
2. Basic Linux Installation
   1. Overview of installation and deployment methods
   2. Adding “normal” users to the system
   3. Configuration of sudo for system administration
3. Network File System (NFS) Configuration
   1. Basic NFS exports
   2. Identical User Identifiers (UIDs) and NFS exports
   3. Setup stations to mount NFS exports on boot
   4. Continued NFS use with NIS integration
4. Proxy Servers
   1. Basic configuration
   2. Proxy servers for webserver acceleration
   3. Access Control Lists (ACLs) – restricting who can use your proxy
   4. E2Guardian– restricting what your users can access
5. Firewalls
   1. Basics of port blocking
   2. Basics of routing
   3. Transparent redirection
   4. Network address translation / IP masquerading
6. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
   1. LDAP database basics
   2. LDAP for authentication
   3. LDAP for group bookmarks and address books

CIS 227 - Cyber Law and Ethics

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Basic understanding of current cyber security laws and the ethical principles involved. Includes describing and evaluating the impact of various laws and regulations in an industry or business. Also includes the importance of policies, procedures, guidelines, and information classification; risk identification; evaluation and mitigation; and the role of compliance.

Recommendation: Completion of WRT 101  ,WRT 101S , or WRT 101SE  before enrolling in this course, or concurrent enrollment. If any recommended course is taken, see a Financial Aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

2.        Implement examples of modern compliance in relation to NIST and other applicable standards, laws, and regulations.

3.        Apply ethical and moral behaviors when implementing and using information technology.

1. Principles of Ethics
   1. Ethical values in a digital world
   2. Ethical decision making
   3. Ethics as applied to the gathering and possession of information
   4. Ethical vs. unethical hacking
   5. Professional organizations
2. Anti-Hacking Laws
   1. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
   2. Origins of the CFAA
   3. Views of “Exceeds Authorized Access” and “Without Authorization”
   4. Sections of the CFAA
   5. Digital Millennium Copyright Act
   6. Cyberwarfare - The Tallinn Manual
3. Business Impact
   1. Policies and procedures
   2. Information classification
   3. Technical baselines
   4. Risk management
   5. Internal and external training
   6. Cybersecurity legal standards and requirements applied to businesses and industries
   7. Tradeoffs and challenges balancing security and business need
4. Compliance
   1. Sarbanes – Oxley
   2. Gramm – Leach – Bliley
   3. Privacy (COPPA) HIPAA / FERPA
   4. USA Patriot Act
   5. Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508
   6. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
   7. European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
   8. Other Federal laws and regulations
   9. State law and regulations
   10. Practical effects of compliance requirements
5. State, US, and International Standards/Jurisdictions
   1. NIST
   2. ISO
   3. COBIT
   4. SABSA
   5. TOGAF
   6. ITIL
6. Data Breach Response Management
   1. Internal management of data breach
   2. External management of data breach
   3. Ethical decisions and ramifications post data breach
   4. Data breach response plans

CIS 228 - Fundamentals of Network Security

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introduction and general overview of security measures for computer networks. Includes authentication methods and techniques; attacks and malicious code; remote access concepts; email and web security; directory and file transfer services; and wireless protocols and security. Also includes hardware devices; topologies and security; methods of intrusion detection; establishing security baselines; introduction to cryptography; disaster recovery policies and procedures; and forensics, risk management, and auditing measures.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 119  
Information: This course may help in the preparation for the CompTIA Security+ Exam.
  

1. Evaluate methods to detect indicators of compromise.
2. Apply common security tools.
3. Interpret vulnerability scans and penetration testing results.
4. Summarize risk management best practices.
5. Assess the risk of security designs.

A.         Indicators of compromise

B.         Types of attacks

C.         Threat actors

D.         Penetration testing 

E.         Vulnerability scanning

 II.         Technologies and Tools

A.         Common hardware and software network security tools

B.         Security assessment

C.         Implement secure protocols

III.         Architecture and Design

A.         Industry standards, framework and reference architectures

B.         Network architecture security

C.         Secure systems design

D.         Embedded systems

E.         Application and development concepts

F.         Cloud and virtualization security

G.         Physical security controls

IV.         Identity and Access Management

A.         Concepts

B.         Services

C.         Controls

D.         Account management

V.         Risk Management

A.         Policies, plans and procedures

B.         Business impact analysis

C.         Risk management processes and concepts

D.         Incident response

E.         Disaster recovery and business continuity

VI.         Cryptography and PKI

A.         Cryptography concepts

B.         Common algorithms

C.         Wireless security settings

D.         Public key infrastructure (PKI)

CIS 229 - Protecting Your PC and Network: Countermeasures to Network

1. Discuss risk assessment and management techniques in IT security.
2. Categorize types of threats or malware in software security.
3. Explain countermeasures to malware within the area of software security.
4. Discuss the use of Internet Protocols, (TCP/IP and TCP/UDP) Ports and their use in malware attacks.
5. Explain the trade-offs of the Security Triad as they relate to securing information.
6. Discuss fraud and cybercrime topics of importance.
7. Discuss public and private key encryption techniques used in securing information.

1. Risk Assessment and Risk Management within Information Security
   1. Risk avoidance
   2. Risk mitigation
   3. Risk acceptance
2. Methods of Controlling Access to Information
   1. Possession-based authentication
   2. Biometric authentication
   3. Multi-factor authentication
3. Ensuring Security through Software Development
   1. Operating system security
   2. Application development security
   3. Object-oriented programming and security
4. Identification of Threats and Malware within Information Security
   1. Buffer overflow attacks
   2. Types of malicious software
      1. Viruses
      2. Trojan horses
      3. Rootkits
      4. Bots
5. Employing Countermeasures to Threats and Malware within Information Security

1. Anti-virus software
2. Anti-rootkit software
3. Firewalls
4. White-listing software

1. Introduction to Internet Protocols and TCP/UDP (Transmission Control Protocol/User Datagram Protocol) Ports

1. IPv4 Addressing and Network Computation
2. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) Introduction
3. Security flaws in TCP/IPv4

1. Guaranteeing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

1. Classifying disasters
2. The business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery lifecycle (DRL)
3. Developing BC and DRL plans

1. Exploring the legal aspects and regulations in investigations

1. The roles of computers in crime
2. Categories of computer crimes

1. Espionage and cyber warfare
2. Theft and fraud
3. Harassment
4. Cyber fraud

1. Security Operations Employed in Protecting Information
   1. Security operations concepts

1. Need-to-know
2. Least privilege
3. Separation of duties
4. Job rotation

B.   Backups

1. Data restoration
2. Protection of backup media
3. Offsite storage of backup media

1. Introduction to Physical and Environmental Security Telecommunications and Network Security

1. Site access security
2. Equipment protection
3. Environmental controls

1. The 10 domains of Knowledge for the CISSP (Certified Information Security Specialist Profession)
2. Public and Private Key Encryption Methods
   1. Overview of public vs private key encryption
   2. Public key infrastructure
   3. Popular encryption algorithms
3. Security Architecture and Design
   1. Security models
      1. Mandatory access control
      2. Discretionary access control
      3. Role-based access control
      4. Rule-based access control

B. Computer hardware architecture

1. Central processor unit
2. Storage
3. Bus

CIS 234 - Project Management

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Required skills necessary to manage small-to-medium size IT projects. Includes the knowledge and skills required to manage the project lifecycle, ensure appropriate communication, manage resources, manage stakeholders, and maintain project documentation.

Information: This course provides helpful information and skills in preparation for the CompTIA Project certification examination.
  

2.        Predict the impact of various constraint variables and influences throughout the project and explain the importance of risk strategies and activities.

3.        Use appropriate communication methods of influence and change control processes within the context of a project.

4.        Compare and contrast various project management tools and analyze a project and partner-centric documentation.

1. Project Basics
   1. Properties of a project
   2. Project roles and responsibilities
   3. Compare standard project phases
   4. Project cost control
   5. Organizational structure
   6. Developing project schedules
   7. Agile methodology
   8. Personnel management
2. Project Constraints
   1. Constraint variables and influences
   2. Risk strategies and activities
3. Communication and Change Management
   1. Appropriate communication methods
   2. Factors influencing communication methods
   3. Communication triggers
   4. Identifying the target audience
   5. Using defined change control process
   6. Types of organization change
4. Tools and Documentation
   1. Compare project management tools
      1. Project scheduling
      2. Dashboards
      3. Knowledge management
      4. Performance measurement tools
      5. SWOT analysis
      6. Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) Matrix
   2. Project centric documentation
      1. Project charter
      2. Project management plan
      3. Scope statement
      4. Communication plan
      5. Meeting agenda/minutes
      6. Action items
      7. Status reports
      8. Issues log
   3. Vendor-centric documentation
      1. Request for Information (RFI)
      2. Request for Quote (RFQ)
      3. Request for Proposal (RFP)

CIS 235 - Advanced Topics in Linux/Unix Security

1. Install various Linux distributions and network configurations.
2. Discover network and system vulnerabilities.
3. Explain methods of conveying network security issues to management.
4. Describe the various aspects of Intrusion detection.
5. Explain the process of data gathering for law enforcement.
6. Perform WiFi network security and security augmentation.

1. Background Review
   1. The Unix philosophy
   2. Editing, compiling, linking, and running programs
   3. Pipes and redirection
   4. Unix security and passwords
   5. Unix file system concepts
   6. Basic Linux installation
   7. Adding normal users to the system
2. Discovering Network Vulnerabilities
   1. Nmap – port scanning
   2. Nessus – network attack system
   3. Running processes and port association
3. Vulnerability Mitigation
   1. Iptables – Shorewall
   2. Running processes and ports
   3. No-execute file systems
   4. Secure protocols
   5. Tunneling of services
4. Management Awareness
   1. Security risk
   2. Money and the corporate bottom line
   3. Legal liability
5. Intrusion Detection
   1. Log files
   2. Network intrusion detection systems
   3. File modification tracking
6. Data Gathering
   1. Law enforcement contacts
   2. Backing up log files
   3. Printouts
   4. Replication of hard disk drives as evidence
7. WiFi
   1. Risks of an open network
   2. Corporate wireless security
   3. Home/telecommuter wireless security
   4. How public hotspots can put your data at risk

CIS 244 - Securing Windows Server

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Identify security issues through use of auditing and the Advanced Threat Analysis feature in Windows Server. Includes mitigation of malware threats, securing the virtualization platform, and use of deployment options such as Nano server and containers to enhance security. Also includes protecting access to files by using encryption and dynamic access control to enhance security.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 221  
Information: Content for this course is based on Microsoft Securing Server 2016 (Exam 70-744).
  

1. Create multiple levels of Windows server hardening.
2. Explain functional and technical impacts of using Windows server security baselines.
3. Analyze levels of authentication and threat protection.

A.       Disk and file encryption

B.       Server patching and updating

C.       Malware protection

D.       Credential protection

E.       Microsoft security compliance toolkit

II.         Virtualization

A.       Host guardian service

B.       Key protection services

C.       Shielded VMs

D.       Encrypted VMs

III.        Network Infrastructure

A.       Windows firewall

B.       Datacenter firewall

C.       IPSEC

D.       DNSSEC

IV.        Privileged Access Control

A.       Microsoft identity manager

B.       Just-Enough-Administration

C.       Privileged Access Workstations (PAWS)

D.       Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)

V.         Threat Detection

A.       Audit policies

B.       Microsoft advanced threat analytics

C.       Operations Management Suite (OMS)

VI.        Workload Specific Security

A.       Dynamic access control

B.       File server resource manager

C.       File classification infrastructure

CIS 245 - Cyber Analytics, Detection, and Response

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Knowledge and skills required to configure and use threat detection and monitoring tools, data analysis, vulnerability identification, and threats identification.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 225  
Information: This course may help in the preparation for the Comp TIA CySA+ certification and examination.
  

2.        Develop a response plan based on evaluation of incident impact.

3.        Prepare a toolkit with appropriate forensics tools and communication plan.

4.        Recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management.

5.        Configure threat-detection tools.

6.        Apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools.

1. Threat Management
   1. Practices used to secure a corporate environment
      1. Penetration testing
      2. Reverse engineering
      3. Training and exercises
      4. Risk evaluation
   2. Network threats
      1. Network segmentation
      2. Endpoint security
      3. System hardening
      4. Network access control
   3. Network reconnaissance
      1. Real-time data analysis
      2. Data correlation
      3. Logging
   4. Systems reconnaissance
      1. Service discovery
      2. Social engineering
      3. Topology discovery
2. Vulnerability Management
   1. Vulnerability management process
      1. Asset discovery and inventory
      2. Scanning and reporting
      3. Remediation
   2. Common vulnerabilities
      1. Virtual infrastructure
      2. Servers
      3. Endpoints
      4. Mobile devices
      5. SCADA and ICS
3. Cyber Incident Response
   1. Impact of incident
      1. Threat classification
      2. Data classification
      3. Severity and prioritization
   2. Forensic evaluation
      1. Physical forensics kits
      2. Investigation software
   3. Identifying an incident
      1. Network symptoms
      2. Host symptoms
      3. Application symptoms
   4. Post incident recovery
4. Security Architecture and Tool Sets
   1. Common policies, controls, and procedures
      1. Regulatory frameworks
      2. Review of sample policy, controls, and procedures
      3. Verification and auditing
   2. Identity and access management
      1. Context-based authentication
      2. Endpoint repositories
      3. Federation and single sign-on

CIS 247 - Ethical Hacking

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Skills necessary to plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, analyze data, and effectively report and communicate results.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 137  
Information: This course may help in preparation for the CompTIA PenTest+ examination.
  

2.         Assess known vulnerabilities across multiple technologies such as network devices, wireless, applications and operating systems.

3.          Compare ethical penetration testing and unethical hacking.

1. Planning and Scoping
   1. Understanding the target audience
   2. Rules of engagement and disclaimers
   3. Communications escalation
   4. Legal
      1. Contracts
         1. SOW
         2. NDA
         3. MSA
      2. Written authorization
   5. Types of assessments
      1. Red Team
      2. Compliance-based
      3. Goal based
   6. Target Selection
      1. On-site vs off-site
      2. Social engineering
   7. Strategies
      1. Black box
      2. White box
      3. Gray box
2. Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification
   1. Information gathering
      1. Scanning and enumeration
      2. Packet inspection
      3. Fingerprinting
      4. Eavesdropping
      5. Decompiling and debugging
      6. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
   2. Perform scans
      1. Types of scans
         1. Discovery
         2. Full
         3. Stealth
         4. Compliance
      2. Application scanning
      3. Consideration
         1. Bandwidth
         2. Execution time
         3. Business impact
   3. Leveraging Information
      1. Map vulnerabilities to potential exploits
      2. Techniques to execute attack
         1. Exploit chaining
         2. Social engineering
         3. Password attacks
            1. Credential brute force
            2. Rainbow tables
            3. Dictionary attacks
3. Attacks and Exploits
   1. Social engineering attacks
      1. Spear phishing
      2. Impersonation
      3. USB drop
   2. Network based vulnerabilities
      1. Man in the middle
      2. DoS
      3. DNS exploits
      4. SMB, SMTP, SNMP, FTP exploits
      5. Pass the hash
   3. Wireless and RF vulnerabilities
      1. RFID cloning
      2. Bluejacking
      3. Deauthentication attacks
      4. Credential harvesting
   4. Application vulnerabilities
      1. Injections
      2. Cross site scripting
      3. Cookie manipulation
      4. Directory traversal
      5. Default/weak credentials
      6. Session hijacking
   5. Local host vulnerabilities
      1. OS Vulnerabilities
      2. Privilege escalation
      3. Physical device security
      4. Sandbox escape
   6. Post exploitation
      1. Lateral movement
      2. Persistence
      3. Exfiltration
      4. Covering your tracks
4. Penetration Testing Tools
   1. Scanning
   2. Credential harvesting
   3. OSINT
   4. Wireless
   5. Web Proxies
   6. Frameworks
5. Reporting and Communication
   1. Report writing and handling
   2. Post engagement cleanup
   3. Follow-up actions/retesting
   4. Attestation of findings
   5. Recommend mitigation techniques for discovered vulnerabilities

CIS 250 - Introduction to Assembly Language

1. Define various Machine Architecture features.
2. Demonstrate use of basic RISC instructions.
3. Explain combinational and stateful logic of working CPU.
4. Describe basic ALU implementation.
5. Demonstrate understanding of internal and external procedures.
6. Convert numbers between different bases.
7. Compare math and logical operations using binary and hexadecimal number systems.
8. Explain how stack is affected by various statements and parameter passing.

1. Binary, Octal, Decimal, and Hexadecimal Number Systems
2. Machine Architecture

1. RISC/CISC Overview
2. User model/supervisor model overview
3. Execution (fetch/execute cycle)
4. Memory and memory management
5. Instruction pipelining, cache memory
6.    Registers
7. Status and control registers
8. Addressing modes
9.     Instructions
   1. Instruction coding
   2. Processor modes, user and privileged
   3. Defined, illegal, reserved
   4. Arithmetic
   5. Logical, shift, rotate
   6. Comparison
   7. Conditional and unconditional jumps
   8. Subroutine calls and returns
   9. Floating point
   10. Input/Output (I/0)
   11. Other instructions as appropriate

1. Program Design
2. The Assembler

1. Program syntax
2. Source creation using a text editor
3. Translation
4. Linking
5. Pseudo ops
6.    Macro definition and use
7. Storage allocation, static and dynamic

1. The Stack

1. Parameter passing on the stack
2. Calling sequences
3. Internal and external procedures
4. “C” language calling sequence

1. Array Processing, Indexing
2. Sorting
3. Program Debugging and Testing
4. Performance Issues (Optional)
5. Program Profiling (Optional)
6. Programmer Productivity Issues (Optional)

CIS 265 - The C Programming Language

1. Identify the difference between ANSI C, C99, and C11.
2. Write programs in C with various scope (local, global, and external).
3. Write programs in C with multi-dimensional arrays.
4. Write programs in C with pointers, and structs.
5. Write programs using several files.
6. Solve complex problems using C as the language for implementation.

1. Contrast ANSI C, C99, and C11.
2. Discuss the syntax of the C language, including the type specifications and operators and their order of precedence.
3. Write programs in C to demonstrate scope, multi-dimensional arrays, pointers, and structs.
4. Contrast C with other procedural programming languages.
5. Design solution to systems level problems using C as the language for implementation.

1. History of the C language
   1. UNIX
   2. ANSI C
   3. C99
   4. C11
   5. C-based languages
2. Syntax of the C language
   1. Constants and variables
      1. Local variables
      2. Global variables
      3. External variables
   2. Operators and expressions
      1. Precedence
      2. Associativity
   3. Control flow operators
      1. Selection statements
      2. Repetition
3. Scope and Storage Classes in C
   1. Declarations
   2. Invocation
   3. Functions - parameter passing (by value and by reference)
4. Typing Aspects of C
   1. Built-in types
   2. Derived types
      1. Arrays (single and double-dimensional; fixed and variable length)
      2. Structs (including anonymous)
      3. Unions (including anonymous)
      4. Singly Linked Lists
5. Pointers
   1. Single and multiple reference levels
   2. Passing pointers as arguments
   3. Pointer arithmetic
   4. Pointers and arrays (including changes made in C11 to make pointers safer)
6. Preprocessor
   1. Defines and macros
   2. Include files and header
7. Input/Output
   1. Keyboard and terminal
   2. Disk I/O
   3. Formatted input/output

CIS 269 - Data Structures

1. Implement and manipulate defined composite data types and structures, classes.
2. Design, develop, modularize, test, validate, and document program solutions to business and scientific information processing problems using top-down design, data structure, and file handling tools.
3. Describe and code various sort and search algorithms. 
4. Execute performance analysis and determine relative timing complexity (Bit Oh Notation) relating to the sort and search algorithms, discuss advantages and disadvantages of the above. 
5. Describe and code various complex algorithms with memory management components, classes, and pointers.
6. Code a breadth first and depth first algorithm.
7. Use, create, and extend templates.
8. Read/write to multiple file handles and streams in a program.
9. Use a source control system such as GitHub to manage source code.

1. Software Engineering Concepts and Theory
2. Review of C++
   1. Classes, types and declarations
   2. Operators
   3. Control flow statements
   4. Pointers – single and multi-level indirection
   5. Functions – including function pointers
   6. Inheritance, overloading
   7. Abstract classes
   8. Streams and file handles.
3. Stacks and Queues
   1. Add an element to a stack or queue
   2. Delete an element from a stack or queue
   3. Use a circular array to simulate a stack or queue
   4. Simulate a stack or queue using a linked list
   5. Stack overflow
4. Recursion
   1. Divide and conquer
   2. Backtracking
   3. Removal of
5. Dynamic Abstract Data Structures
   1. Linked lists – singly and doubly listed
   2. Trees
      1. Binary
      2. Binary search trees
      3. AVL trees (balanced)
6. Sort and Search Algorithms
   1. Quick sort
   2. Merge sort
   3. Heap sort
   4. Radix sort
   5. Hash tables
   6. Introduction to the big oh notation and analysis
7. Memory Management
   1. Destructor calling order
   2. Memory leaks
   3. Garbage collection
8. Hash Tables
   1. Hash functions
   2. Types of hash tables
   3. Addressing schemes
   4. Analysis of complexity
9. Templates
   1. Creating a template
   2. Extending an existing template
10. Graphs, Trees and Networks
    1. Adjacency matrix
    2. Depth-first and breadth-first search
    3. Shortest path algorithm
11. Source Control
    1. Retrieve source code
    2. Branches
    3. Add new source code

CIS 278 - C++ and Object-Oriented Programming

1. Develop programs using both C++ built-in classes and user-defined classes.
2. Integrate the concepts of abstraction, inheritance, composition and polymorphism into C++ programs.
3. Write programs in C++ which solve information systems problems and which show increased productivity by taking an object-oriented approach.
4. Create and use collections (arrays and vectors) of user-defined objects.
5. Use pointers to objects in programs.
6. Demonstrate Class Libraries and Windows applications which are written in C++ to exploit software reuse and rapid prototyping.
7. Use classes from the Standard Template Library in programs.
8. Create C++ applications that write data to files and read it from them.
9. Write C++ applications that execute SQL statements to select, insert, update and delete rows in database tables.

1. Introduction and Overview
   1. Benefits of object-oriented (O-O) methods
      1. Structured vs. O-O approaches
      2. O-O design improvements
         1. Reusability
         2. Reliability
         3. Maintainability
         4. Encapsulation: integrating object state data, as represented by instance variables, with the code that operates upon it
   2. Features of object-oriented programs
      1. Strong typing and type hierarchies
      2. Classes for encapsulation and information hiding
2. Using C++
   1. Introduction to C++
      1. Design goals of C++
      2. C++ = C + strong typing + classes
      3. C++ syntax
      4. C++ as a better C (small enhancements)
      5. C++ structs as a step on the path towards classes
      6. Classes as user-defined types in C++
   2. O-O programming in C++
      1. Using C++ built-in classes such as strings
      2. C++ types, references, and friends
      3. Object creation (constructors, copy constructors, destructors)
      4. Inheritance and derived classes
      5. Composition: using objects of other classes as instance variables within a class
      6. Dynamic storage allocation of objects
      7. Polymorphism
      8. Collections of objects
      9. Dynamic function binding using virtual and pure virtual functions
3. Advanced C++ Features and the Future of O-O
   1. Reusable libraries
      1. Files, stream, and I/O libraries
      2. Designing a library
      3. The Standard Template Library 
         1.     Container classes            
         2.     Iterators
         3.     Algorithms                          
   2. Generic Libraries
      1. Using a container class
      2. Class categories as mechanisms
   3. Database operations                                                   
      1. Connecting to an external database                      
      2. Executing SQL statements from within a program 

CIS 279 - Java Programming

1. Provide examples illustrating the concepts: class variables and methods, instance variables and methods, constructors.
2. Design, write, and test Java Applications using the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment.
3. Develop graphical user interfaces using the current Java graphical interface classes and the Model-View-Controller design pattern.
4. Create and Import Packages.
5. Develop Event Handling programs.
6. Create programs using abstract classes and interfaces.
7. Develop a program that connects to a database and runs stored procedures

1. Review of programming fundamentals
2. Using the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment
3. Working with Classes, Objects, and Methods
4. Extending Classes and Overriding Methods
5. Working with Strings
6. Creating graphical interfaces
   1. Components
      1. Buttons
      2. Text fields
      3. Combo boxes
7. Building graphical applications with the Model-View-Controller Design Pattern
8. Handling Events
   1. Button Clicks
   2. Key Presses
9. Creating and Importing Packages
10. Using Java Database Connectivity to work with a relational database

CIS 280 - Systems Analysis and Design: Concepts and Tools

1. Identify the elements of the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle).
2. Identify the major tasks of each phase of the SDLC.
3. Explain the process of managing an information systems project.

1. Systems Development Overview
   1. Types of information systems
   2. Systems development life cycle (SDLC)
2. The Systems Analyst
   1. Skills of systems analysts
   2. Systems analysis as a profession
3. Information Systems Project Management
   1. Project management
   2. Project planning
   3. Critical path scheduling
   4. Gantt and PERT charts
4. Overview of CASE Tools
   1. CASE tools and the SDLC
   2. CASE tool types
5. Selecting Information Systems Projects
   1. The project identification and selection process
   2. Relationship between corporate strategic planning IS planning
6. Planning Systems Development Projects
   1. Feasibility studies
   2. Cost-benefit analysis
7. Determining System Requirements
   1. Interviews
   2. Questionnaires
   3. Automated data collection
   4. Joint application design
8. Process Modeling: Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
9. Logic Modeling: Decision Tables and Trees
10. Conceptual Data Modeling: Entity Relationship (E-R) Diagrams
11. Selecting Alternative Designs
12. Rapid Application Development
13. Designing Forms and Reports Design
14. User Interface Design
15. Logical Database Design
16. Physical Database Design
17. Program and Process Design
    1. Coupling and cohesion
18. Representing Logic with Pseudocode
19. Distributed System Design
20. System Implementation
    1. Coding, testing, and conversion
    2. Test planning
    3. Installation strategies
21. System Maintenance