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Concepts of Computing Series
Total Time: 31 - 62 hours
Business Management: Computer Security Awareness Time: 8 - 15 hours COM201
Using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security, Computer Security Awareness explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime from the viewpoint of mainframe computers and micros. A computer security checklist is included.
  • Types of Security
  • Administrative Security
  • Physical Security
  • Logical Security
  • Contingency Planning
  • Precautions
  • Security Checklist

    • Database: Database Concepts Time: 8 - 16 hours COM301
    Database Concepts introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs). It explains database management concepts in both theory and practical application.
  • Data Management Systems
  • The Hierachical Model
  • The Network Model
  • The Relational Model
  • The Three DBMS Models
  • Evaluating the Three Models

    • Programming: DP Concepts Time: 4 - 9 hours COM401
    DP Concepts explains basic data processing concepts for new DP users. Students will also learn how to write and execute a simple program.
  • What is a Computer?
  • Data in the Computer
  • Programming Concepts
  • Submitting Your Job (JCL)
  • Libraries
  • Job Processing
  • Data Processing Terms

    • Teleprocessing: Introduction to Teleprocessing Time: 9 - 18 hours COM501
    Introduction to Teleprocessing presents the basic principles and concepts involved in the use and operation of teleprocessing networks.
  • Teleprocessing Overview
  • Hardware for Sending and Receiving
  • Software for Sending and Receiving
  • Transmission Channel
  • Message
  • Using the Information Network
  • Teleprocessing Networks

    • Networking: Data Communication for End Users Time: 2 - 4 hours DC101
    Data Communication for End Users serves as an introduction to terms and concepts used in data communication.
  • A Data Communication System
  • The Remote Site
  • The Connection
  • The Host Site
  • The Big Picture

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