Lesson
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Introduction to Computers |
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An Overview of Computer Concepts
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Software Applications: User Tools |
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The System Unit |
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Input and Output |
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• Data Storage
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The Internet and the World Wide Web |
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Communications and Networks |
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Operating Systems & System Software |
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Microsoft
Windows |
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Exploring the Basics |
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Working with Graphics |
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Working with Files |
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Object Linking and Embedding |
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Organizing Files with
Windows Explorer |
• Exploring your network |
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Personalizing your Windows environment |
• Managing Windows XP |
| • Searching for information |
• Working with Hardware |
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Fundamentals of Information
Systems |
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Introduction to Information Systems |
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Special Business Information
Systems |
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Organizing Data and Information
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• Systems
Development |
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Telecommunications, the Internet, Intranets,
and Extranets |
• Electronic
Commerce and Transaction Processing
Systems |
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Information and Decision Support Systems |
• Security,
Privacy, and Ethical Issues in
Information
Systems |
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Hardware and Software |
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Intro to the Internet
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Navigating the Web |
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Finding What's Out There |
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with Outlook Express |
• Creating
a Web Page |
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Hypertext Links to a Web Page |
• Designing
a Web Page |
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Designing a Web Page with Tables |
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Using Frames in a Web Page |
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Developing Web Pages with FrontPage Express |
• Creating
a Hypertext Document with FrontPage
Express |
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Computer Hardware:
A+ Certification
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How computers & software work |
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The System Board |
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Understanding and Managing Memories |
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Floppy Drives |
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Hard Drives Installation and Support |
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Troubleshooting Fundamentals |
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Supporting I/O Devices |
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Multimedia Technology |
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Electricity and Power Supplies |
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Operating Systems |
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Purchasing a PC or Building Your Own |
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Printers and Notebooks
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Communicating over Phone Lines, Networking
Fundamentals & the Internet
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Virus, Disaster Recovery, and a Maintenance
plan that works |
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The Professional PC Technician |
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Computer Networking: Network+
Cert. |
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An Introduction to Networking |
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Network Protocols |
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Transmission Basics & Networking Media |
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Physical and Logical Topologies |
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Networking Hardware |
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WANs and Remotes Connectivity |
| • Network
Operating Systems |
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Netware-Based Networking |
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Networking with TCP/IP & the Internet
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Networking With UNIX |
| • Troubleshooting
Network Problems |
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Maintaining and Upgrading a Network |
| • Network
Security |
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Managing Network Design |
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Wireless Communication |
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How Wireless Works |
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Wireless Radio Frequency |
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Infrared |
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Bluetooth |
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Low-speed wireless local area network |
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High-speed WLANs & WLAN security |
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Digital Cellular Phones |
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Fixed Wireless |
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Wireless Communication in Business |
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History of Wireless Communication |
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PIC Controller |
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Introduction to Computer Hardware |
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Introduction to Computer Software |
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Computer Arithmetic |
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68HC11 Programming, Part A |
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68HC11 Programming, Part B
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Branching and Loops |
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Indexing Through Memory |
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Subroutines |
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Reading Assemble Listings |
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Memory Systems I |
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Memory Systems II |
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General Purpose I/O |
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HC11 Interrupts and Resets |
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Analog Capture Port-Port E |
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Timed Events-Port-A |
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Serial Communication-Port D |
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Information Systems |
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Business Information Systems |
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Information Systems in Business Functions
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Information Technology in Business: Hardware
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Information Systems in Business: Software
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Information Technology in Business: Telecommunications
and Networks |
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E-Commerce: The Internet, Intranets, and
Extranets |
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Data and Knowledge Management |
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Managers and Their Information Needs |
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EDI, Supply Chain Management, and Global
Information Systems |
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Decision Support and Geographic Information
Systems |
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Artificial Intelligence and
Expert Systems
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Planning Information Systems |
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Systems Development
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Alternative Avenues for Systems Acquisition
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Risks, Controls, and Security Measures |
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& Technology the Network Economy |
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The Networked Economy |
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Information Technology: The Infrastructure
of the Networked Economy
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Sharing Info & Resources through Networks |
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Handling the Present: Transaction Processing
Systems |
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Remembering the Past with Organizational Memory |
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Preparing for the Future
with Decision Support
Systems |
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Electronic Commerce Strategies |
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Electronic Commerce Technologies |
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Developing Information Systems I |
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Developing Information Systems II |
| • Crime
and Security in the Networked Economy |
• Privacy
and Ethical Issues in the Networked
Economy |
| • Social
Issues in the Networked Economy |
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Computer Applications
in Business
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Introduction to Information Systems |
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Hardware |
| • Software |
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Telecommunications and Networks |
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The Internet, Intranets and Extranets |
• Organizing
Data and Information |
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Electronic Commerce
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Specialized Business Information Systems
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| • Security,
Privacy and Ethical Issues |
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Systems Investigation and Analysis |
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| » Data
Communications |
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| • An
Overview of Data Communications |
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Terminal Devices |
| • Messages
and Transmission Channels |
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Asynchronous Modems and Interfaces |
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Synchronous Modems, Digital Transmission,
& Service Units |
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Multiplexing Techniques |
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Fiber Optic and Satellite Communications |
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Protocols and Error Control |
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Alternatives in Local Area Networks |
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Architectures and Packet Networks |
| • Network
Design and Management & ISDN |
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Algebra and Trig I
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Solving Linear Equations |
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Algebraic Signs and Exponents |
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Algebraic Fractions |
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Applied Fractional Equations |
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Coordinates and Angle Functions |
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Applications of Trigonometric Functions |
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Analytical Geometry-First Degree Equation |
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Analog I/O: D/A and A/D Conversion |
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Intermediate Frequency Amplifiers |
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Exponents, Radicals & Complex Numbers |
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Video Circuits and the CRT |
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Overview of Reports: Your Options |
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Algebra and Trig II |
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Quadratic Equations and Systems |
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Higher Order Equationsr |
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Systems of Linear Equations |
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Trigonometric Equations and Identities |
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Theory of Logarithms and Series |
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Practical Matrix Theory for Engineers |
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Natural Logarithms |
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Technical Physics |
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Basic Physics |
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Physics of Mechanics |
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Static Magnetic Field Theory |
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Electric Field Physics |
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Magnetic Circuits
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Optics and Heat |
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Technical
Writing I |
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10 writing lessons: resumes, cover letter &
report writing for business and industry. |
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Technical Writing II |
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Preparation for oral presentations and document
writing. |
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Principles of Micro-Economics |
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9 assignments |
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General Psychology |
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9 assignments |
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Introduction to Management |
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9 assignments: learn to be an effective leader
in today's business environment. |
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End
of Lessons Required for Degree
*Students are responsible for purchasing nine textbooks for this course that are not included in tuition.
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