Course Descriptions

CRJ 205 - Correctional Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  List the Constitutional rights of inmates, parolees, probationers, and juvenile offenders.
2.  Identify the situations in which an office could be held liable for his/her behavior.
3.  Explain court cases addressing the rights of convicted offenders.
4.  Describe and demonstrate best practices by corrections officers.

CRJ 212W - Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the structures of the federal and state court stystem; explain the different meanings of jurisdiction; explain sources of individual rights; and explain the doctrine of incorporation.
2.  Outline the steps that take place from the time of arrest to final disposition.
3.  Recite from memory a definition of probable cause and distinguish the difference between probable cause, reasonable suspicion, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, absolute certainty, a hunch, and explain how probable cause is established.
4.  Explain what the Exclusionary Rule is and explain why it has been instituted in American policing; identify exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule; and list possible alternatives to the Exlusionary Rule.
5.  Explain the justification for a “stop and frisk”; distinguish the difference between a “stop” and a “frisk” and identify what each is; and properly conduct a “stop and frisk”.
6.  Define an arrest as a seizure of a person; explain the elements of an arrest; explain when arrests are permissible for felonies and misdemeanors; explain the amount of force that can be used in making an arrest; and conduct a lawful arrest.
7.  Identify the requirements necessary for conducting a lawful lineup before and after an arrest; identify the requirements necessary for conducting a lawful show-up; identify the requirements necessary for conducting a lawful photo array; and create a legally defensible photo array and use the array in conducting an investigation.
8.  Explain the difference in legal requirements for conducting house searches and vehicle searches, list the steps police can take after a vehicle stop, explain the limits of vehicle searches; and conduct a vehicle search and inventory.
9.  Explain the three concepts that do not fall under the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures and explain the legal requirements for conducting electronic surveillance.
10.  Explain the background of the Miranda v. Arizona decision; identify the two-pronged test for giving the Miranda Warnings, and recite the Miranda Warnings.
11.  Explain the Constitutional Rights of criminal defendants at trial and identify the Constitutional Amendments that apply.

CRJ 215 - Police Administration

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain how the history of law enforcement in the United States has evolved into what it is today and discern trends that point toward new eras of policing in the future.
2.  Identify the roles of positive and negative politics in the operations of American policing and identify the sources of power for policing initiatives in the past.
3.  Explain how motivational theories relate to formal and informal organizational designs in police departments and how they contribute to the police culture.
4.  Describe the qualities of a leader as this applies to administrators, managers, and supervisors, and identify those characteristics common to good leaders.
5.  Explain the different functions of line and staff personnel.
6.  Demonstrate through actual practice the skills that are required for reflective and empathic listening and understanding.
7.  Identify the characteristics of a good mission statement, define what a goal is, and create a personal mission statement that reflects understanding of the principles of singling out important activities from those that are unimportant.
8.  Define stress-coping skills and identify the harmful effects of stress.
9.  Explain the potential legal liabilities associated with hiring, training, retaining, disciplining, and terminating employees and identify Constitutional personnel procedural protections afforded to police employees in the performance of their duties.
10.  Explain the planning and decision-making process and complete a group decision-making project that reflects the value of group decisions over individual decisions.
11.  Describe the various fiscal management methods common to law enforcement.
12.  Identify effective evaluation processes for police operations and programs administered by law enforcement.

CRJ 216 - Police Operations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Make a safe traffic stop.
2.  Explain acceptable police behaviors in typical ethical traps.
3.  Recite the law enforcement phonetic alphabet and police “10-Code”.
4.  Calculate speed by means of a stopwatch.
5.  Determine minimum speed from skid marks.
6.  Diagram a simple accident scene using standard police procedures.
7.  Safely direct traffic.
8.  Explain how police radar functions, including the echo effect and Doppler Effect.
9.  Conduct a standard field sobriety test.
10.  Explain how blood alcohol is measured.
11.  Demonstrate the process for field note taking and effective report writing.
12.  Conduct a field interview.
13.  Properly pat down, detain, search, arrest, and handcuff a suspect.
14.  Conduct a background investigation.
15.  Recite the Miranda warnings.
16.  Explain safe weapons handling (and when possible, demonstrate safe weapons handling).
17.  Explain New York’s Penal Law of deadly force.
18.  Identify resources common to most communities that may be used to assist the police function.
19.  Explain the process for responding to crimes in progress.
20.  Complete an “Academy Notebook”.

CRJ 218 - Police Community Relations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify basic terminology used in police community relations.
2.  Identify the difference between public relations and police community relations.
3.  Describe the important relationships within police organizations.
4.  Discuss the changing roles of police officers in the 21st century.
5.  Discuss the role of the media and its impact on police community relations.
6.  Demonstrate effective interactions with the media.
7.  Demonstrate the steps in the escalation and management of conflict.
8.  Discuss means for successful community involvement in the police organization.
9.  Discuss and identify the necessary strategies for police community relations in the new millennium.
10.  Compare and contrast community policing with problem-oriented policing.
11.  Explain the problem-solving paradigm used in policing.
12.  Demonstrate techniques for interacting effectively with members of the community.
13.  Survey members of the public regarding their interactions with the police, and report their results to the class in writing and verbally.

CRJ 225 - Security Administration

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the problems in protection program development and evaluations.
2.  Explain the functions of various levels of personnel within an organization.
3.  Assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of various detection systems, devices, and equipment.
4.  Describe the new directions in the field of security.
5.  Prepare a written disaster plan for an organization.

CRJ 230 - Criminal Investigation

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify the different tools of a criminal investigator and explain how they are used and under what circumstances these tools would be used.
2.  Conduct an interview of a “witness” and record the interview through note-taking.
3.  Write a report based on information given to the student that answers the questions:  who, what, when, where, how, and why.
4.  Draw a simple diagram using at least two methods of documentation.
5.  Take crime scene photographs using proper exposure methods and documentation practices.
6.  Demonstrate the acceptable methods for collection of different types of evidence, including glass, hairs and fibers, body fluids, and controlled substances.
7.  Explain the legal requirements for taking statements in interviews and interrogations.
8.  Demonstrate proper documentation and recording techniques for interviews and interrogations.
9.  Identify instruments and technology used in the gathering and analyzing of information, including “spike mikes”, pin hole cameras, and infrared photography.
10.  Identify sources of information, including the Internet, public records, business records, and informants and what those records will reveal.
11.  Demonstrate stationary and moving surveillance techniques.
12.  Identify the various fingerprint patterns and demonstrate methods of collecting fingerprints from smooth, metallic surfaces, from paper, and other surfaces and explain the chemistry involved in each of those techniques.
13.  Explain the basic premise for ballistic and tool mark identification.
14.  Conduct a simple drug identification test and explain the chemistry involved.
15.  Do a simple plaster casting of a footprint.
16.  Explain the processes used in questioned document examination.

CRJ 235 - Corrections Administration

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify the differences between organizational leadership and organizational management.
2.  List and define the five traditional functions of management and explain how corrections administration compares with other public administration careers.
3.  Prepare questions for and conduct an interview with a local correctional administrator.
4.  Identify best practices in areas of personnel, budget, planning and public relations.
5.  Prepare oral and written responses to real life problems faced by corrections supervisors and administrators.

CRJ 240 - Community Corrections

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  List and describe the various alternatives to incarcerations programs and evaluate whether such programs can be successful.
2.  Write a fictional pre-sentence investigation report using the NYS format using sound and logical construction.
3.  Engage in a mock interview of a resistant offender using motivational interviewing techniques.
4.  Write a report on their experience touring the operation of a local probation department.
5.  Explain techniques for the supervision of general and special offender populations including use of technology such as electronic monitoring and drug testing equipment.

CRJ 245W - Criminology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain what criminology is.
2.  Explain the differnece between criminology and criminal justice and explain the relationship between the two.
3.  Distinguish the different models used for research in criminology.
4.  Explain the major sources and origins of criminal law.
5.  Give a legal definition of crime.
6.  Identify the various sources of crime statistics used in the United States and explain the strengths and weaknesses of each.
7.  Describe the factors relating to victimization and the role of ecological, household and victim demographic characteristics.
8.  Explain the difference between classical criminology and positive criminology.
9.  Compare and constrast biosocial and psychological theories of crime causation.
10.  Explain the link between intelligence and crime.
11.  Discuss the three branches of social structure theory.
12.  Identify the major social process theories.
13.  Explain the basic elements of social conflict theory.
14.  Identify characteristics of serial killers and mass murderers and explain differences between these two classes of killers.

CRJ 246 - Victimology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the origins of victimology.
2.  Compare and contrast the information available from different sources of crime statistics.
3.  Explain different theories of how and why people become victims of crimes.
4.  Demonstrate both conflicts and cooperation between victims and law enforcement.
5.  Describe the challenges faced by victims in the legal system, in their families, in the political system, and in the society at large.
6.  Describe the role of the victim in the criminal justice system, from the beginning to the end of a case.
7.  Explain how that role has been evolving over time.
8.  Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various types of victim reparations.
9.  Attend a trial, hearing, arraignment, or a victim’s advocacy group, and describe the experience from the perspective of a victim.

CRJ 255 - Special Topics in Criminal justice

The objects for this course will vary, depending on the material being covered.

CRJ 260 - Organized Crime

CRJ 295 - Criminal Justice Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain, in writing and verbally, how the Criminal Justice theories they are learning is being put to use in the field.
2.  Demonstrate to the satisfaction of their field supervisor that they can carry out assigned tasks in a thorough and timely manner.

CRJ 299 - Independent Study

The objects for this course will vary, depending on the material being covered.

CSS 106 - College Success Seminar

CST 102 - Computer Aided Success

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the 150% Rule and “attempted credits”.
2.  Use professional Time Management techniques to balance school, work, and personal demands.
3.  List and demonstrate the steps necessary to maintain a personal PC.
4.  Use Outlook to send/receive e-mails with attachments.
5.  Explain the use of Learning Management Systems for on-line course presentation.
6.  Use Word to create/edit/save professional outlines and research papers.
7.  Use PowerPoint to create/edit/save unique, creative, educational and entertaining presentations.
8.  Use Excel to create an expense budget.
9.  List and demonstrate the usefulness of career assessments (Strong’s, Myers-Briggs, Colors).
10.  List and demonstrate Learning Styles/Differentiated Learning and their specific “style”.
11.  Use Library resources to research and develop college-level research papers.
12.  List and demonstrate academically reviewed/authroized search engines.
13.  Properly cite sources using both MLA and APA citation formats.
14.  Create both a hardcopy and e-format resume.
15.  List and demonstrate the use of Publisher for creating a composite business presence.
16.  List and demonstrate the use of Visio for creating industry-standards’ layouts and designs.

CST 103 - General Security Concepts

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the legal and ethical issues associated with information security.
2.  Describe the various operating security features (including authentication).
3.  Explain the different types of malicious code and attacks on computers.
4.  Understand how to perform auditing.
5.  Be familiar with the basics of cryptography.
6.  Understand the relationship between physical security and disaster recovery.

CST 104 - Remote Security Methods

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe unsecure and secure ways of doing web, email, and ftp.
2.  Describe the operation and features of a typical router.
3.  Explain the operation of a VPN tunnel, including the protocols used, and the essentials of encryption and hashing.
4.  Understand how to setup an RAS server.
5.  Understand the basics of file and directory access security.
6.  Be familiar with wireless networking and instant messaging.

CST 105 - Computer Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use PowerPoint to create and present presentations.
2.  Create a résumé, cover page, envelopes, labels, and tables.
3.  Use the Internet to access course material.
4.  Communicate using mail facilities.
5.  Create and develop a solution to a problem using a spreadsheet for analysis.
6.  Create a relational database.
7.  Evaluate a computer configuration.
8.  List and develop an understanding of computer ethics in today’s society.
9.  Create an integrated document with spreadsheets and/or databases.

CST 106 - Computers in Technology

 

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Note
Credits will not be given for both CST 105 and CST 106.

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use PowerPoint for presentations.
2.  Create résumés, reports, envelopes, labels, and tables.
3.  Use Equation Editor to create equations with proper symbols.
4.  Create forms and newsletters.
5.  Use the Internet to research technical topics.
6.  Communicate using different facilities.
7.  Create a spreadsheet for technical analysis.
8.  Evaluate a computer configuration.
9.  Discuss computer ethics in today’s society.
10.  Collaborate and research with other team members.
11.  List and demonstrate ten core presentation techniques in PowerPoint.
12.  List and demonstrate ten core concepts for document preparation in Word.
13.  State verbally and in written documentation, eight core requirements for creating formal documents.
14.  Properly cite sources using both MLA and APA citation formats.
15.  Create equations with proper symbols within a word processing document.
16.  Use and contrast four different communication facilities.
17.  List and demonstrate ten core concepts in Excel.
18.  State verbally and in written documentation, seven core issues in computer ethics today.
19.  State verbally and in written documentation, twelve key components to a computer system.
20.  Present a final team project in an area related to your field of study (Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology).

CST 109 - Computer History

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the evolution of the Intel microprocessor family and its relationship to the evolution of malicious code.
2.  Understand how the power of the personal computer is related to the microprocessor used inside it.
3.  Explain how the emergence of networking and the world-wide-web led to many of the computer security issues facing us today.
4.  Explain how microprocessor technology, computer networking, and Operating System vulnerabilities all combine to enable the evolution and spread of malicious code.
5.  Describe how computers and the Internet combine to enable identity theft and other illegal activities.

CST 113 - Introduction to C#

Corequisite:  CST 117 Language Independent Design Tools.

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate using Visual Studio to compile, debug and run C# programs.
2.  Demonstrate the use of object-oriented and event-driven programming techniques.
3.  Develop and use classes and methods for objects.
4.  Demonstrate the use of good problem-solving skills for program development.
5.  Create projects that use objects, events, decisions, loops and lists correctly.
6.  Demonstrate the use of good problem-solving skills for program development.
7.  Demonstrate how to use standard requirements for programs to develop well written C# programs.
8.  State, verbally and in writing, at least 3 core bugging techniques.
9.  Demonstrate the use of at least 3 different repetition structures.
10.  Demonstrate the use of the decision structure using if statements and the switch structure correctly.
11.  Demonstrate how lists can be used with loops for processing.

CST 117 - Language Independent Design Tools

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Develop and design solutions.
2.  Demonstrate an ability to use design development tools to organize problems.
3.  Demonstrate an ability to modularize a solution.
4.  Demonstrate the principles of critical thinking skills.
5.  Work in group environments to effectively and efficiently create solutions.

CST 119 - Computer Concepts and Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  List at least five historical inventions that lead to the development of modern computers.
2.  List and demonstrate ten core document preparation concepts in Word.
3.  List and demonstrate ten core spreadsheet concepts in Excel.
4.  List and demonstrate ten core presentation techniques in PowerPoint.
5.  List and demonstrate ten core databases in Access.
6.  List and demonstrate five core Office 2007 integration techniques.
7.  List and demonstrate five core programming concepts in Visual Studio.
8.  List and demonstrate five core diagramming concepts in Visio.
9.  State verbally and in written documentation, ten core issues in computer ethics today.
10.  State verbally and in written documentation, ten core issues in computer security today.
11.  State verbally and in written documentation, twelve key components to a computer system.
12.  Convert to and from binary, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal number systems.
13.  Add and subtract in binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems.
14.  State verbally and in written documentation, ten core operating systems concepts.
15.  State verbally and in written documentation, the three main network models.
16.  State verbally and in written documentation, the various network protocols and standards.
17.  List and demonstrate five core Web development techniques using PowerPoint and Notepad.
18.  State verbally and in written documentation, five core file systems concepts.
19.  State verbally and in written documentation, the relationship between software engineering and the creation of applications.

CST 120 - Java Programming

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Create an applet.
2.  Integrate applets in webpages.
3.  Describe Java and AWT basics.
4.  Dynamically use applet size information to position items on the applet.
5.  Create Java applets with animation.
6.  Describe a GUI interface.e
7.  Have interaction with the user through Event Handling.
8.  Use images in applet programs.

CST 123 - Visual Basic for Technology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use a computer programming language to solve technical problems.
2.  Describe and compare the fundamentals of structured, event-driven, and object-oriented programming.
3.  Create user-friendly graphical interfaces of Windows applications.
4.  Describe and effectively use data types and variables/constants, programming control structures, arrays, functions, sequential files, and print output.
5.  Describe the purpose and main features of an integrated development environment.
6.  Use an IDE effectively to create a complete program.

CST 124 - Introduction to CGI Programming

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Determine the platform details including the operating system and http server software for various Internet websites.
2.  Install and configure a local web server to allow CGI operation.
3.  Develop web pages and CGI programs on a local web server.
4.  Develop CGI scripts/programs using the GET and POST methods.
5.  Create and/or copy web pages on a remote web server using FTP and Telnet.
6.  Check the settings of a web server configuration file.
7.  Use text files as the source of HTML displayed on a web page.
8.  Discover the latest technologies used to develop web applications.

CST 127 - Introduction to C++ for Engineers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use a C++ editor and compiler.
2.  Effectively use input/output statements, variable and constants.
3.  Use assignment statements, if statements, loops and methods.
4.  Create programs that use input and output file.
5.  Create programs that declare, initialize and manipulate arrays.
6.  Use C++ elements to solve engineering problems.

CST 131 - Web Development Languages

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Create a basic Web page with HTML commands.
2.  Use HTML tags for ordered lists, pictures, fonts, frames, and links.
3.  Design effective Web pages and techniques to keep the user interested in the Web page.
4.  Understand JavaScript to allow the user to interact with a Web page.
5.  Create JaveScript to ask the user questions and act on answers.
6.  Create JavaScript to create motion on the screen.
7.  Create If statements, Loops and arrays in JavaScript.
8.  Use and understand the basics of Dreamweaver.
9.  Understand the HTML created by Dreamweaver.

CST 133 - Structured Programming in C#

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the use of Visual Studio.NET to compile, debug, and run C# programs.
2.  Demonstrate the proper use of structured programming techniques.
3.  Create classes and methods of objects.
4.  Demonstrate the proper use of selection structures and repetition statements.
5.  Demonstrate creation of functions.
6.  Use arrays and strings for program development.
7.  Use standard requirements for programs.

CST 138 - Structured Programming in C++ for Engineers

The course will illustrate the basics of C++ including:  structures, recursion, pointers, dynamic memory allocation, linked lists, OOP, classes, overloading, encapsulation and polymorphism, inheritance, and composition.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  CST 127 Intro to C++ for Engineers

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following C++ topics by successfully writing programs to solve engineering-based problems such as:

• basics of C programming, data types, functions, files
• scope, duration, recursion, scope resolution operator
• passing functions, storage class modifiers
• pointers, dynamic memory allocation, linked lists
• enumeration, structures
• OOP, classes
• overloading functions and operators
• encapsulation and polymorphism
• inheritance, composition
• friends, virtual functions
• class templates

2.  Expain the concepts, components and philosophy of Object Oriented Programming, OOP.
3.  Explain the benefits of using OOP in classes.
4.  Explain what a pointer is, and how it is used in a program.
5.  Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a linked list.
6.  Create a linked list using C++.
7.  Solve various engineering problems using mathematical techniques such as:  statistics, Monte Carlo method, best fit straight line, heat flow, center of mass, complex numbers, matrices, determinates, electrical circuits.

CST 140 - Computer Maintenance

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify hardware components of a computer system.
2.  Organize secondary storage systems.
3.  Trouleshoot hardware and software.
4.  Maintain backups for disaster recovery.
5.  Follow safety procedures.
6.  Develop a maintenance plan.

CST 150W - C++ Programming with Objects

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  State, verbally and in written documentation, seven core debugging techniques.
2.  List and demonstrate structured programming techniques.
3.  List and demonstrate ten core concepts for objects.
4.  Use memory management techniques in program development.
5.  State, verbally and in written documentation, eight core construct/destructor methods.
6.  List and demonstrate inheritance for objects.
7.  List and demonstrate use of base and derived classes for programs.

CST 158 - Spreadsheets With Financial Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Effectively use and create a spreadsheet to handle commonly encountered financial and business applications.
2.  Use a business case approach and apply it to a practical solution using a spreadsheet such as Excel.
3.  Be proficient at planning building, testing and documenting a worksheet.
4.  Demonstrate and use advanced techniques involved in creating spreadsheets, such as data management, integration with other Windows programs and the Internet.
5.  Use data tables, scenario management, application development with macros.
6.  Write Visual Basic applications using Solver for complex problems.

CST 170 - Digital Logic

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and describe the function of the seven basic logic gates.
2.  Use Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh Mapping or Quine-McClusky to reduce complex logic expressions to their simplest terms.
3.  Identify and use medium scale integrated circuits like adders, subtractors, multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders and decoders.
4.  Design counter circuits using asynchronous design techniques.
5.  Design counter circuits using synchronous design techniques.
6.  Identify basic analog-to-digital conversion circuits (A/D converters).
7.  Design A/D converters to perform specific conversions.
8.  Identify basic digital-to-analog conversion circuits (D/A converters).
9.  Design D/A converters to perform specific conversions.

CST 200W - Systems Analysis

 

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  State, verbally and in writing, the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
2.  List and demonstrate a variety of systems analysis tools and techniques.
3.  List and demonstrate modeling including functional decomposition diagrams, dataflow diagrams, and entity relationship diagrams.
4.  Demonstrate the use of memos, business letters and reports to demonstrate good communication and writing skills.
5.  Demonstrate good teamwork and meeting skills in completing a systems team project.
6.  Demonstrate the use of a Case Tool to develop diagrams for a systems team project.
7.  Demonstrate prototyping skills for input and output design based on a systems team project.
8.  Demonstrate mastery of course concepts in creating well written reports.
9.  Demonstrate critical thinking skills in discussion responses and team assignments.

CST 202W - Data Structures with C++

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  State, verbally and in written documentation, five sort routines.
2.  List and demonstrate five key concepts with Linked Lists.
3.  List and demonstrate five key concepts with Stacks.
4.  List and demonstrate five key concepts with Queues.
5.  State, verbally and in written documentation, five core sort routines.
6.  List and demonstrate five key concepts with Trees.
7.  List and demonstrate structured programming techniques for C++.

CST 203 - Security Hardware and Software

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Configure a software or hardware firewall.
2.  Configure a managed switch.
3.  Capture and analyze network traffic using a sniffer.
4.  Have knowledge of the essentials of biometric authentication involving fingerprints and facial recognition.
5.  Work with JPG image files that have embedded EXIF information or stegonographic content.
6.  Have knowledge of the operation of spanning tree algorithms and fault tolerant techniques and their application to networks.
7.  Use disassemblers and debuggers to analyze malicious code.

CST 208W - Introduction to Computer Networking

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discuss the various topologies used to construct computer networks.
2.  Understand the differences between network devices such as hubs, switches and routers.
3.  Explain the functions of each layer in the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks.
4.  Install and/or configure a computer to participate on a network.
5.  Troubleshoot networks using built in utility programs.
6.  Use remote connectivity and file transfer programs.
7.  Understand the role of client computers in the client server network paradigm.
8.  Discover and implement various methods to mitigate risks and threats associated with networked computers.

CST 209 - Advanced Computer Networking

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discuss the various topologies used to construct computer networks.
2.  Build networks using hubs, switches and routers.
3.  Understand the function of each layer in the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks.
4.  Install and/or configure a computer to participate in a secure network using VPNs.
5.  Use advanced troubleshooting techniques to solve network problems.
6.  Install and configure remote connectivity and file transfer programs.
7.  Explain the role of server computers in the client server network paradigm, configure server applications, and develop/modify client server applications.
8.  Implement various methods to mitigate risks and threats associated with networked computers.

CST 210 - Business Security

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe how to perform a security cost analysis.
2.  Describe the various steps involved in analyzing physical plant security, and providing disaster recovery and business continuity.
3.  Explain the different ways of detecting network-based intruders.
4.  Understand how to perform forensic analysis on spam and spoofed email.
5.  Be familiar with ethics, computer crime, and information privacy issues.
6.  Know what security policies and procedures are required for an organization.

CST 212 - Computer Forensics I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe different types of security incidents and the appropriate response for each.
2.  Describe the various steps involved in the incident response and recovery.
3.  Explain the different ways of gathering digital evidence on Windows, Linux, and other operating systems.
4.  Understand how to duplicate digital evidence and handle the evidence in a safe and legal manner.
5.  Know what tools to use to gather digital evidence on a computer network.
6.  Write a forensic report.

CST 213 - Database Systems

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of database systems.
2.  Describe and compare Relational, Network, and Hierarchical data models.
3.  Design and create relational databases including tables, forms, queries, and reports.
4.  Create and execute SQL queries.
5.  Describe relational model views, indexes, catalogues, and integrity as they relate to databases.
6.  Describe and implement normalization as it relates to databases.
7.  Describe and implement database functions of concurrency, recovery, and security.
8.  Generate custom database applications.
9.  Program a database using macros.
10.  Describe client/server systems and SQL servers.

CST 216 - Visual Basic.NET

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Be proficient in using the Visual Basic.NET environment to create, debug, and run programs.
2.  Understand the fundamental syntax of Visual Basic.NET and the fundamental controls.
3.  Appreciate the role and techniques of Rapid Application Development.
4.  Demonstrate achievement of program clarity through proven techniques of structured programming, object-based programming, object-oriented programming and even-driven programming.
5.  Understand and use the principles of good graphical user interface design and object-oriented design with UML.

CST 219W - Socket Programming

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify the resources associated with developing client server applications.
2.  Write client server applications using UDP, connectionless communications.
3.  Write client server applications using TCP, connection oriented communications.
4.  Use Domain Name Services to initiate communications with host computer systems.
5.  Implement client applications which communicate with a remote server.
6.  Develop client and server applications which run on a local computer system.
7.  Use blocking and non-blocking sockets as required by program specifications.

CST 220 - Microprocessors and Assembly Language Programming

Corequisite: Co or Prerequisite: CST 170 Digital Logic.

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the differences between 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit microprocessor architectures.
2.  Write assembly language code demonstrating how 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit values can be used with software code.
3.  Discuss and write code using the seven basic programming modes in assembly language.
4.  Discuss and illustrate with programming code the use of branching, flags, stacks, procedures, macros, and interrupts.
5.  Discuss and write programming code for the basic arithmetic and logic operations available in assembly language.
6.  Discuss the need for and write code demonstrating multiple precision arithmetic.
7.  Discuss the need for and the technique of using pointers in programming code.
8.  Discuss string operations and write assembly language code demonstrating a variety of string operations including search and search & replace.
9.  Discuss the need and operation of the mathematics coprocessor.
10.  Discuss and write assembly language programming code using the coprocessor.
11.  Write programming code using inline assembly language programming within a C++ program and with a stand alone assembler, such as MASM or TASM.

CST 222 - C# Essentials

CST 225W - Introduction to Small Systems

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: CST 220 Microprocessors and Assembly Language Programming, CST 170 Digital Logic and CST 113 Introduction to C#.

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the hardware architecture of computer systems.
2.  Discuss the hardware architecture related to small systems.
3.  Use simulation to design, create, and test practical hardware devices.
4.  Identify the underlying features provided by a typical small system.
5.  Write application programs which exploit the features of various small system hardware devices.
6.  List security and management issues that affect small systems.
7.  Use network troubleshooting tools to examine the communication between network devices.

CST 226 - Advanced Visual Basic.NET

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Be well prepared to programs in Visual Basic.NET and to employ the capabilities of the .NET platform to create business-oriented and professional programs.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to apply the following skills and concepts through programming assignments, in-class and homework excercises, and in-class exams:  object-oriented design and programming skills, exception handling techniques, file processing techniques essential for commercial applications including streams, use of graphics and multimedia, use of SQL, and ADO to connect to database systems, retrieve and manipulate data, and communicate it to other applications.

CST 228W - GDI Programming with C/C++

CST 231 - Web Development Packages

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate how to research good web page design.
2.  Design and create a complete web page site using good design techniques with a local site.
3.  Create web pages with tables and page layout, links, images, forms, templates and style sheets.
4.  Create web pages with layers, image maps, and navigation bars.
5.  Create web pages animation and behaviors, and media objects.
6.  Demonstrate proficiency with all the above tools in the current popular web development package.
7.  Demonstrate “teamwork” by working in a team to achieve good teamwork skills co-developing web pages.

CST 232 - Multimedia Web Enhancement

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Create Flash files to enhance web pages.
2.  Create web pages that are quick loading with multimedia items.
3.  Edit photos and images with software such as Fireworks so that images are smaller in size, yet enhancing to web pages.
4.  Create live web pages viewable over the internet.
5.  Post to an internet site.
6.  Protect a live internet site.
7.  Address security issues with websites that are public.

CST 233 - Active Server Pages

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Configure a local IIS web server to allow for ASP pages to be served.
2.  Develop web pages and ASP programs on a local web server.
3.  Develop ASP scripts/programs using different input methods.
4.  Create and/or copy web pages to a remote web server using remote access tools.
5.  Check the settings of a web server configuration file.
6.  Manage state information to maintain continuity between ASP web pages.
7.  Discover the latest technologies and techniques used to develop ASP web applications.

CST 242 - Computer Forensics II

Upon successful completion of this course th student will be able to:

1.  Describe the hardware fundamentals of computer storage, as in the operation of IDE and SCSI drives.
2.  Describe the software fundamentals of computer storage, as in the operation of the FAT and NTFS file systems.
3.  Describe the various methods available for analyzing data, including log file analysis, shell histories, recovering files, and file lists.
4.  Explain the different ways of gathering digital evidence on Windows, Linux, and oher operating systems.
5.  Understand how to perform static and dynamic analysis on a hacker tool (virus, worm, etc.).
6.  Know what tools to use to gather digital evidence from a suspicious program.
7.  Know what tools to use to gather digital evidence on a computer network.
8.  Know what information a string search, disassembly, and hexadecimal dump provide about a suspicious program.
9.  Write a forensic report.

CST 297 - Cooperative Work Experience

CST 299 - Independent Study

CTP 275 - Community Internship

DEN 101 - Dental Hygiene I

DEN 102 - Dental Hygiene II

Corequisites:  DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials.

Credits: 5.5
Hours
3 Class Hours, 8 Clinical Hours

DEN 103 - Oral Anatomy and Physiology

DEN 106 - Clinical Dental Radiography

DEN 107 - Introduction to Periodontology

DEN 108 - Infection Control in Dentistry

DEN 109 - Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence

DEN 110W - Dental Materials

DEN 201 - Dental Hygiene III

DEN 202 - Dental Hygiene IV

Corequisites:  DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene, DEN 213W Community Dental Health.

Credits: 6
Hours
2 Class Hours, 12 Clinical Hours

DEN 203 - Pain Management in Dentistry

Corequisites:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 290 Dental Nutrition.

Credits: 2
Hours
1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours

DEN 204 - General and oral Pathology

DEN 205 - Periodontology

Corequisites:  DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition.

Credits: 2
Hours
2 Class Hours

DEN 206 - Dental Pharmacology

DEN 209 - Dental Nutrition

DEN 213W - Community Dental Health

DEN 214 - Current Topics In Dental Hygiene

DEN 298 - Independent Study-Fall/Spring

DEN 299 - Independent Study-Fall/Spring

DMR 210 - Data Base Information Management for Marketing

DMR 220 - Direct Marketing

DMR 295 - Qualitative Marketing Research Methodologies

ECE 101 - Introduction to Family Day Care

ECE 102 - Introduction to Working in School Age Child Care

ECE 103 - Introduction to Children With Special Needs

ECE 106 - Child Care Field Experience

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Develop professional and ethical behavior towards children, staff and families via field experiences and written reflections.
2.  Exhibit knowledge of child development by choosing, planning and developing curriculum activities appropriate for the age and development stage of the children they are assigned to via field experiences and written assignments.
3.  Communicate with infants and toddlers at their level of understanding via field experiences.
4.  Utilize positive child guidance strategies (i.e. role modeling, redirection, and problem solving) with infants and toddlers via field experiences and written reflections.
5.  Observe, evaluate and report on the early childhood classroom and program regarding issues of health and safety via field experience and written assignments.

ECE 110 - Introduction to Early Education

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the history, philosophy and ethics of early childhood and elementary education via class discussions and written assignments.
2.  Define and identify developmentally appropriate practice in accordance with various ages and stages of development via class discussions, written assignments and field observation experiences.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of child development in the context of family via class discussions and written assignments.
4.  Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and self-reflection skills to class discussions, written assignments, field observation experience and related community service.
5.  Articulate in writing career goals and pathways to reach them.

ECE 120 - Curriculum Development

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe child development and learning theories relevant to young children and how they relate to childrens’ development and learning via class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
2.  Recognize the ecological relationships that exist between family, community and curriculum as they relate to childrens’ development and learning via class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
3.  Utilize observation and evaluation as a basis for developmentally appropriate curriculum via class activities, field experiences and written assignments.
4.  Select developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching young children via class discussions, field experiences and lesson plan assignments.
5.  Facilitate knowledge acquisition and dispositions for learning in all content areas (literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, the arts, health and technology) via class activities, field experiences and written assignments.

ECE 145 - Children and the Arts

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Develop skills in organizing and presenting ideas effectively through writing essays and activity plans, working in cooperative groups, participating in discussions, and making oral presentations to the class.
2.  Describe their philosophy of arts education based on assigned readings, observations of children, studio projects and journal reflections.
3.  Consider young children’s and families’ special needs, race, cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs in designing and selecting appropriate arts activities for children via class discussions, written reflections and observations of children.

ECE 155 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe and critically evaluate the historical, philosophical, theoretical and practical foundations of early literacy development and instruction via class discussions, written assignments and examinations.
2.  Identify the developmental stages of language and literacy acquisition via class discussions, activities, written assignments and examinations.
3.  Outline the criteria for quality children’s literature via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
4.  Define the role and recognize the importance of family in language and literacy development in young children as well as develop strategies for successful partnerships with family members via class discussion, written assignments and presentations.
5.  Demonstrate practical knowledge and skill in planning and implementating developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences for young children via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
6.  Differentiate between assessment strategies and tools as well as identify particular strengths and weaknesses of each via class discussions and written assignments.

ECE 175 - Techniques of Observation and Evaluation

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate a proficiency in various formal and informal assessment methods used to document children’s development via class activities, field experiences, written assignments and examinations.
2.  Interpret observations and evaluate children’s social, physical, literacy, intellectual, creative and emotional development via class discussions, field experiences, written assignments and examinations.
3.  Identify common developmental delays and four types of child abuse via class discussions and written assignments.
4.  Produce a child study that demonstrates knowledge of child development with appropriate curriculum recommendations that are documented with actual observation recordings.
5.  Communicate a positive attitude toward each child in evaluations as well as respect confidentiality through class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.

ECE 180 - Child Health and Safety and Nutrition

ECE 190 - Infants, Toddlers and the Families

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Evaluate the development of infants and toddlers via observations, class discussions and written assignments.
2.  Compare differences between infant, toddler, and preschool programs and developmentally appropriate practices via observations, class discussions and written assignments.
3.  Utilize infant and toddler development knowledge to formulate a homemade learning toy.
4.  Appraise an infant or toddler environment and program using a standardized rating scale instrument.

ECE 200W - Field Experience I

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: 30 hours of advised coursework including ECE 120.

Credits: 4
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in a supervised field experience via seminar discussion, field experience and written assignments.
2.  Act ethically and practice professionalism in the supervised field experience.
3.  Communicate in writing the rationale for developmentally appropriate practice.
4.  Identify and explore current issues in early childhood education and their impact on children, families and society via seminar discussions, field experiences and written assignments.

ECE 201 - Field Experience II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in a supervised field experience via seminar discussions, field experience and written assignments.
2.  Act ethically and practice professionalism in the supervised field experience.
3.  Communicate in writing the rationale for developmentally appropriate practice.
4.  Identify and explore current issues in early childhood education and their impact on children, families, and society via seminar discussions, field experiences and written assignments.

ECE 210 - Children With Special Needs

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Develop appropriate concepts and attitudes towards people with disabilities via class discussions and written assignments.
2.  Demonstrate knowledge in the identification of children with special needs via class discussions, written assignments and examinations.
3.  Illustrate an understanding of the concept of as well as the rationale and procedure for curricular adaptations when working with children with special needs via class discussions and written assignments.
4.  Identify the placement options along the continuum of services for children with special needs via class discussions and examinations.
5.  Enhance their understanding of the importance of family involvement in the educational process via class discussions and written assigments.
6.  Distinguish between types of learning disabilities including sensory impairments, physical, learning and behavioral disabilities via class discussions, written assignments and examinations.

ECE 223 - Positive Child Guidance

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe and critically evaluate the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and practical implications of child development and guidance via class discussions, written assignments and examinations.
2.  Define positive child guidance according to various ages and stages via class discussions, activities and written assignments.
3.  Identify problematic and challenging behavior in young children as well as create an action plan to resolve the issue effectively and appropriately via class discussions, activities and written assignments.
4.  Create pro-social classroom environments and curriculum for young children via written assignments and presentations.
5.  Expand knowledge base of children with special needs and recognize effective strategies for guiding development and behavior within inclusive settings via class discussions and written assignments.
6.  Recognize the impact and influence of family and culture on child guidance and respond appropriately via class discussions and written assignments.

ECE 224 - Preschool Mathematics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Distinguish between the concepts of classification, comparison and contrasting via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
2.  Identify the difference between rote counting, number identification and concept of quantity via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
3.  Define concepts of shape, size and time via class discussions, written assignments and projects.
4.  Create developmentally appropriate math activities via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
5.  Recognize quality children’s math literature for preschoolers via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
6.  Generate interdisciplinary math activities via class projects, wirtten assignments and presentations.
7.  Demonstrate the value of positive home-school connections in early education via the creation of a math bag that would be sent home to families to use.
 

ECE 226 - Preschool Science

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Distinguish between and define life science, physical science, earth science and health science via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
2.  Create developmentally appropriate science activities via class activities, written assignments and presentations.
3.  Recognize quality children’s literature that focus on scientific concepts via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
4.  Generate interdisciplinary science activities via class projects, written assignments and presentations.
5.  Demonstrate the value of positive home-school connections in early education via the creation of a science send-home sack for families to borrow and utilize.

ECE 227 - Early Childhood and Technology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify technologies appropriate for young children via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
2.  Evaluate computer software, internet sites and other technologies for developmental appropriateness for young children via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
3.  Demonstrate competence in computer usage and instruction to meet children’s developmental levels and needs via written assignments and presentations.
4.  Illustrate comprehension of digital camera usage via the creation of a photo project that would be appropriate for early childhood settings.
5.  Exhibit the value of positive home-school connections in early education via the creation of a newsletter and information packet for families.

ECE 230 - Working With Families in Early Childhood Programs

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize family diversity, modern challenges and how family life impacts learning and teaching via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
2.  Identify the various roles that family members have and the emotions of parents as well as how to address them as an educator vis class discussions and written assignments.
3.  Define and identify factors that motivate family involvement via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
4.  Determine potential barriers to teacher-family partnerships via class discussions and written assignments.
5.  Develop strategies for working partnerships with families and the community via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.

ECE 245 - Social Development of Young Children

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize the importance of social-emotional learning via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
2.  Discriminate between and define positive self-identity, empathy, a sense of competence as well as recognizing and labeling emotions via class discussions and written assignments.
3.  Differentiate between and define cooperative play, conflict resolution, moral development, self-regulation and democratic participation via class discussions and written assignments.
4.  Identify how family culture and diversity impacts social development while, in turn, creating strategies to individualize social needs via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
5.  Describe the value of positive role modeling in the classroom environment to teach pro-social skills via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.