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Concepts of Computing Series
Total Time: 31 - 62 hours
This course in no longer available. (retired September 1998)
Computer Literacy COM101
Computer Literacy explains basic computer and data processing concepts and terms for the novice computer user. The material is pertinent to both mainframe and microcomputer users.
  • Introduction
  • Components of an EDP System
  • DP Cycle for EDP Systems
  • Advances in EDP Systems
  • Recent Developments

    • 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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