Data Communications - CIS143

This course covers the basic concepts of networking technology within Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments. Topics include the dominant network topologies (Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI), network protocols (TCP/IP, SPX/IPX and NetBIOS), cabling systems (coaxial, twisted pair, fiber optic), as well as wireless communication. The course introduces the primary features of internetworking devices (bridges, routers, repeaters, hubs, gateways, and switches) and the OSI software model for computer communication. All topics are related to the historical development of the field.

Database Programming I - CIS232

Data Modeling and Relational Database Design (DMRDD), including the use of Entity Relationship (ER) modeling is discussed in detail using practical business examples. Normalized, stable, maintainable and well-defined relational databases are analyzed. Rules and constructs of Structured Query Language (SQL) and SQL*Plus, including various elements of the SELECT statement will be used to create, store, retrieve, and manipulate data in an Oracle database.

Database Programming II - CIS237

This course includes an introduction to the Forms module of Developer 2000 and the underlying PL/SQL language. PL/SQL language topics include: retrieval and manipulation of data, creation of conditional control and looping constructs, application of cursors, as well as, sharing code blocks by multiple forms. Students will build and test forms using Oracle Forms and will utilize check boxes, list items, radio buttons and event-related triggers.

Web Design Using Databases - CIS242

In this course, the student will design and develop Web pages that are database driven. These web pages will be linked to an ODBC database, like Access, or an SQL database, like Oracle or Microsoft SQL. The linking language will be VBScript for Active Server Pages (ASP) or Perl for Scripted HTML (shtml). Students will learn how to hand-code these pages, as well as, use code generators, like Visual Interdev or Macromedia UltraDev.

Database Design and Optimization - CIS370

This course presents specific approach and methods to design a new database or to improve an existing one. Topics include data modeling, architectural decisions, normalization, securing data integrity, table structures and indexing, concurrency, and database interoperability.

Database Security Administration - CIS373

This course presents approaches and methods to help ensure that your database integrity is not violated. Technical security algorithms are not part of this course, with the focus on the management of overall database security. Topics include hardening various database environments, installing audit checklists, tracking security issues, recognizing intrusion possibilities, eliminating unnecessary software and data, firewall concepts, authentication and password security, and regulation and compliance requirements.

Data Centers Design & Administration - CIS375

infrastructure details, as well as data center management and operations. The student will learn how to keep the data center cool, clean, scalable, and secure, including the five principles of effective data center design. The course points on how to avoid the natural and man-made hazards that can jeopardize a data center site. The student will also learn how to lay out key infrastructure objects within the data center for greatest efficiency, from buffer zones to server rows, apply proven installation methods by studying sample illustrations of both overhead and under-floor systems. The course also covers the best practices and design strategies for both in-room and standby electrical infrastructure, avoidance of accidental downtime, improve productivity, and ensure user safety. At the end of this course, the student will learn how to safeguard and streamline your network infrastructure with a well-organized physical hierarchy; understand the special challenges of retrofitting overburdened server environments, etc.

Database Administration I - CIS378

This course introduces concepts and methods to manage databases. Topics include differences between system administration and database administration, the types of tasks expected in database administration, database design (including logical and physical models), choosing and installing a database, database updates and releases, monitoring database performance, participating in application software design reviews for database issues, establishing an effective database change management process, insuring the integrity and security of the database, database backup and recovery, database warehousing, and how to handle disasters.

Application Server Administration I - CIS431

This course introduces the architecture of Oracle Application Server 10g (10.1.2.0.2) and enables the participants to effectively install and manage Oracle Application Server 10g (10.1.2.0.2). The participants learn how to access and use Oracle Application Server management tools, and practice the basic management tasks such as starting and stopping of Oracle Application Server 10g instances and its components. The participants gain hands-on experience in configuring the Oracle Application Server 10g Infrastructure and the Oracle Application Server 10g middle-tier. They also learn to deploy J2EE applications such as Web applications. They learn the concepts of identity management and how to configure and manage Oracle Internet Directory, Oracle Application Server Single Sign-On Server, and the Oracle Application Server Certificate Authority. The participants learn how to leverage Oracle Identity Management Infrastructure for securing OracleAS Portal. Participants also learn the procedures involved in backing up and restoring the Oracle Application Server 10g instances from backup in case of a disaster.

Application Server Administration II - CIS432

This course provides comprehensive, clear, detailed coverage of all major availability issues. It covers both availability and performance, from the perspective of high availability. It also addresses the crucial needs of enterprise–class, 24x7 SQL Server 2005 implementations. The student will gain in–depth, detailed advice on what it takes to ensure SQL Server high availability for businesses of any size. This course gives sound guidance to DBAs and system administrators on how to really get the job done.

Database Administration II - CIS480

This course provides student with a firm experience on how to reduce downtime, increase security and improve the performance of Oracle Database. This class equips you with the expertise to efficiently administer the database and move data from one database to another. The included hands-on practices and workshops reinforce the in-class training and ensure competency in this field.

Database Programming III - CIS485

This course teaches students how to create effective SQL queries to extract and update the data in an Oracle database. It also covers how to design and implement a database, giving the students insight into performance and security issues. The student will learn how to use PL/SQL to take advantage of powerful features like stored procedures, functions, and triggers.

Curricular Practical Training I - CIS493

This course provides a three-way partnership among student, employer, and Stratford University to allow students to enrich their learning in a chosen career area through a part-time supervised work experience. The work experience description must be consistent with the student’s education at Stratford and the student’s career goals. Prerequisite: Completion of all Core requirements and permission of the Dean

Curricular Practical Training II - CIS494

This course provides a three-way partnership among student, employer, and Stratford University to allow students to enrich their learning in a chosen career area through a part-time supervised work experience. The work experience description must be consistent with the student’s education at Stratford and the student’s career goals, and must include experiences beyond those received in CIS493. Prerequisite: CIS493 and permission of the Dean

Introduction to Business - BUS100

This course provides a background on business and management. Students will discuss human relations, organizational structure, communications, technology in business, and strategic planning.

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Business Communications - BUS220

Project Management - BUS380

This course will allow students to manage a project within their major field of study. Students prepare a project plan that includes details of their project, deliverables, dates when they will be completed, and the associated learning that will be exhibited. Students implement their plan and record weekly status on their progress, issues, decisions, and learning. At the conclusion of the course, students complete their projects and summarize their results in a final report.

Fundamentals of Information Systems - CIS103

Students learn to analyze systems and quality concepts and learn how information technology can be used to design, facilitate, and communicate organization goals and objectives. An overview of hardware and software with its relation to information technology is also presented.

Hardware and OS Architecture - CIS140

This course provides knowledge in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of expansion buses, multimedia, video, modems, SCSI controllers, laptops, and printers. In addition, this course provides a brief introduction to networking technology, including the components necessary to attach a client to a local area network LAN).

Introduction to Programming Logic - CIS142

This course provides an introduction to programming concepts, such as flow charting, writing, compiling and debugging. The students learn the software development process from problem definition to final product; understand and use the basic components of a programming language; package code into functions to enable reuse; identify and correct different types of programming errors; evaluate the performance of programs; and produce clear, easy-to-maintain code. No previous programming experience is required. Both procedural and object-oriented languages are discussed.

Client Operating Systems Technology - CIS145

The student will learn how to install, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot a Windows XP Professional client operating system. The student will become familiar with resource administration, hardware devices and drivers, system performance and reliability, the desktop environment, network protocols and services, and security. These concepts will be reinforced through a series of hand-on exercises.

Risk Management - CIS175

This course provides students with a firm understanding of the theories and principles of software risk management. Topics include identifying large and small risks, analyzing risks, planning around risks, tracking risks, and resolving risks. Students learn to use the Spiral Model of software development with very risky projects and are shown how to develop a risk management plan.

Configuration Management - CIS180

This course provides students with a firm understanding of the theories and principles of software configuration management. Topics include the role that configuration management plays in the software life cycle, software and documentation baseline identification and control, configuration control, auditing and accounting. Students learn what information is critical to include in a configuration management plan and practice creating and implementing a usage model based on a simulated software development project. Students are shown how to develop a configuration management plan and are introduced to the source code control system.

Quality Management - CIS185

This course provides students with theoretical knowledge about concepts of software quality, about the quality - models, - standards and – methodologies used in software industry. By completion of the course, students will be able to understand software quality in its complexity, to see the differences and interconnections among the most popular software quality models, standards, approaches. They will have a solid basis that enables them to make the right selection among software quality models, based on a software company’s own characteristics.

Fundamentals of Web Design - CIS202

This course applies effective graphic design techniques and methods to the web. Students learn to write HTML code directly and are to use HTML code generators such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. The course emphasizes the creation of web pages that are displayed properly in multiple browsers. Special attention is being paid to well-designed web pages that meet site requirements.

Concepts of Database Management - CIS204

This course presents the overall descriptions of databases and how to manage them. Topics include hierarchical and network databases, relational databases, database design, database security, data independence, and data administration.

Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems - CIS206

This course is designed for students with limited or no previous database experience. Course outcomes include a solid understanding of fundamental database terms and concepts such as tables, queries, forms and reports, and their application using a popular database. This course also introduces database analysis, database design, and N-tiered client-server database systems. A problem-based approach using SQL is used in this course.

Usability and the Web - CIS208

Students learn the fundamentals of human factors as they apply to website design and how to balance these principles with current technologies. Students also learn what factors to take into account when designing websites that appeal to specific audiences and how to communicate that with managers and clients.

Internet Applications I - CIS212

This course is designed to allow students to build and test interactive Internet applications. Working in a graphical user interface (GUI) environment, students learn to customize forms with user input items such as check boxes, list items, and radio groups. Students also learn to modify data access by creating event-related triggers.

System & Software Requirements - CIS214

This course presents requirements development as it is performed in industry. Students will begin with a project description and learn how to manage the requirements process, how to work with users to elicit their needs, what requirements methods and techniques are suitable for the project, the various requirements types, how requirements can be scheduled, how to handle risky requirements, how to write an effective requirements document, and how to test requirements.

System Design - CIS215

This course presents approaches used to develop systems, including both hardware and software components, and the various supporting activities needed to understand system interactions. Methods to separate functions into specific components are presented, including the general architecture development of each. Specific component design (hardware/software) is not part of this course.

Software Verification & Validation - CIS217

This course presents approaches to ensure that software was developed properly and meets user requirements. Students will understand the various levels of testing, techniques for creating test data, how to manage test cases and scenarios, testing strategies and methods, testing batch, client/server, real-time, and Internet systems, and the development of an effective test plan.

IT Security Policies & Standards - CIS231

This course provides the student with the knowledge of FISMA, NIST, DISA security standards and requirements. It is a new course concentrating on policies to enforce access security, hardening of network devices and servers. This topic is a national requirement for secure networks. It is a new course that we are developing in lights of the experience of implementing a vast range of security measures as mandated by OMB.

Managing Information Systems - CIS300

This course will focus on information system which supports business decisions, internal business processes, customer relations, and interaction with suppliers. It deals with the organizational foundations of such systems, their strategic role, and the organizational and management changes driving electronic commerce, electronic business and the emerging digital firm. The course includes an overview of the hardware, software, data storage, and telecommunications technologies needed for information systems. The impact of such systems on the reengineering of critical business processes and on the decision making cycle are discussed in detail.

Business Information Systems Security - CIS435

Information Technology Senior Project - CIS490