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Dear NCLUG Staff:
<br>I am writing on behalf of the University of Colorado, Denver College
of Engineering Continuing Engineering Education program. This is
an update of courses that are beginning this August/September 2001.
<p>If you have questions, please contact me at 303-556-4907. Thanks!
As always, edit to fit your newsletter or web posting space. Better
yet, if it can be emailed to members, send it out! We appreciate
the free listing!
<p>Colleen Anderson
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<p>The University of Colorado at Denver
<br>Continuing Engineering Education Program
<br>Presents:
<p>CERTIFICATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
<br>TechTrax IT Certification Series
<p>Program Overview
<br>Several factors highlight today’s corporate environment: flattening
of managerial hierarchies, rightsizing of corporate computing infrastructure,
mobility of the professional, and increased demands on individual productivity.
These factors have all combined to increase the importance of information
technology in today’s fast-paced corporate environment. Accompanying these
changes is an increased demand for professionals who understand IT from
a business as well as a technical perspective.
<p>The University of Colorado at Denver’s College of Engineering and Applied
Science, Continuing Engineering Education Program sponsors the Certification
in Information Technologies TechTrax IT Certification Series. This accelerated
program is designed to provide continuing education and professional development
opportunities for individuals interested in increasing their knowledge
and skills within the IT fields.
<p>The TechTrax IT Certification Series is designed to provide the student
with a conceptual overview of information technologies, coupled with hands-on
hardware and software experience. Taught by industry professionals,
the program is comprised of a series of IT courses that will lead to both
vendor-neutral and vendor-specific certifications.
<p>The program begins with an introductory track of IT fundamentals called
Core Technologies. After completing the introductory track, and earning
the NANS and NWT (NACSE exams), the student may specialize in one or more
secondary tracks consisting of: Network Administration, MCSE Windows 2000,
Web Site Design, Network Analysis, and Convergence of Technologies.
<p>Core Technologies (including Introduction to Networking, Introduction
to Local Area Networks (LAN), Introduction to TCP/IP, and Internet Technologies)
<p>Network Administration (including Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, UNIX/Linux
Administration, Novell NetWare Administration, and Web Server Management)
<p>MCSE Windows 2000 (including Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration, Windows 2000 Active
Directory Services, Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure Design,
Windows 2000 Network Security Design, and Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
Design)
<p>Web Site Design (including Mastering the Web, Web Site Design and Architecture,
Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0, and Macromedia Flash 5.0, JavaScript)
<p>Network Analysis (including Internetworking Devices, Protocol Analysis,
Network Design, Cisco Router Configuration, and Virtual Router Labs)
<p>Convergence of Technologies (including Introduction to Telecommunications,
Introduction to Wide Area Networks (WAN), Convergence of Technologies,
Network Design, Design and Implementation of Voice Networks, and IP Telephony)
<p>Program Benefits
<br> • Comprehensive hardware- and software-based computer networking
training
<br> • Taught by networking professionals with current and relevant
experience
<br> • Many of the program modules provide hands-on practical presentations
<p>Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
<br>The program carries continuing education units and certificates of
completion are awarded to those who successfully complete the program.
The CEU is a standardized and nationally recognized unit of measure that
documents successful participation in a professionally organized continuing
education learning experience. One CEU equals ten hours of program activity.
<p>Registration
<br>Registration in the TechTrax IT Certification Series - Core Technologies
includes a one year NACSE (National Association of Communication Systems
Engineers) membership with the NACSE certification tests that are applicable
to the areas of study. The tuition covers the instruction, use of facilities
and equipment, course materials (textbooks and CDs), and the CU-Denver
Certificate of Completion showing CEUs. Students are responsible
for any secondary track exam fees including Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco,
Avaya, CIW, NACSE, and Novell and any additional textbooks they feel they
need. Tuition can be paid by check or charge (Visa, MasterCard, Discover
or American Express) or we can bill your employer with prior permission.
Financing information is also available for loans through private lending
institutions.
<p>The program begins August 20, 2001. Please call (303) 556-4907
for more information. Visit our website at www.cudenver.edu/engineer/cont
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<p>Certificate in Open Source Web
<p>NCES 8628. The Certificate in Open Source Web program focuses on effective
usage and management of the most commonly used web server, the simplest
web programming language, and the most streamlined database server for
the web. Introductory modules for both programming and databases
are included to build a foundation before moving on to language and database
usage. This unified suite of tracks is built on the Linux operating
system and the market leading Apache Web Server and integrates the back-end
MySQL, RDBMS database, and the programming languages Python and PHP.
Upon completion, students will have successfully used five of the most
popular components of the infrastructure of the world wide web. These are
referred to by the acronym “LAMP” (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl).
<p>WHO SHOULD ATTEND
<br>This course is for the person who is looking to obtain a working, hands-on
introduction into one of the most popular, and free, web integration solutions
available today; or for the person who has been working with these tools,
perhaps with on-the-job training, and wants the benefit of a more structured
and well-rounded picture of these software applications. This course is
also designed for the person who desires knowledge of these various open
source software products, but is currently focused on front-end user
interface development rather than back-end integration tasks. Students
should have a basic understanding of computer networking.
<p>Linux System Administration
<br>21 hours
<br>In this hands-on module, students will learn the concepts and commands
needed to administer a UNIX/Linux machine. Class time will focus on operating
system installation as well as configuration, and management. Characteristics
of the kernel, filesystems, user management, and networking components
will be presented and discussed.
<p>Apache Web Server
<br>21 hours
<br>This hands-on module includes the configuration and management of the
web’s most popular web server: Apache. Topics covered will include
HTTP request/response pairs, basic server configuration, virtual host usage,
setting subdirectory security, and log usage and interpretation.
<p>Introduction to Databases
<br>14 hours
<br>This module provides a primer on the basics of databases. Topics
include data structures, the structured query language, building queries,
tables and views, managing users, performance, and security. This
class is a prerequisite for the MySQL course.
<p>MySQL
<br>21 hours
<br>This hands-on module offers students the opportunity to learn the MySQL
database. Topics covered include database configuration, user management,
administration, interaction using structured query language, and an introduction
to the PHP programming interface.
<p>Introduction to Programming
<br>14 hours
<br>This module will present programming concepts and methodologies using
the Python language. Data types, operators, control statements,
functions, scope, argument passing and object-oriented constructs will
be covered. This class is a prerequisite for the PHP course.
<p>PHP Programming
<br>21 hours
<br>This hands-on module will present students with the opportunity to
create dynamic web content using PHP to build forms, handle exceptions,
and interact with the MySQL database.
<br>NACSE CERTIFIED WEBDEVELOPER/OPEN SOURCE (NCWD/OPEN SOURCE) EXAM
<br>Students are responsible for arrangement, payment, and successful completion
of the NACSE-specific exams.
<p>COURSE DETAILS
<br>Dates: August 18 - December 15, 2001
<br> Sixteen Saturdays
<br>Times: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
<br>Location: HEAT Center at Lowry, Aurora
<br>Cost: $5,595
<br>CEUs: 11.2 Continuing Education Units
<p>Please call (303) 556-4907 for more information. Visit our website
at www.cudenver.edu/engineer/cont
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<p>Java Programming
<br>Leading Towards Sun Certification
<p>C SC 2801. This course is an introduction to Java, the in-demand object-oriented
programming language from Sun Microsystems. In the process of learning
Java, you will be introduced to basic concepts of object-oriented programming.
With this course, you will have a solid introduction to the programming
language constructs of Java and the core libraries that come with Java:
java.lang, java.util, java.awt, java.net, and java.io. Armed with
this knowledge, you will be poised to develop the next generation of web-based
applications and prepared to take the Sun Certified Java Programmer exam.
<p>WHO SHOULD ATTEND
<br>This class is for students and professionals interested in learning
Java programming as well as those preparing for the Sun Certified Java
Programmer exam.
<p>Prerequisites: Course work in Fundamentals of Computing and Algorithms
and Data Structures; knowledge of a high level programming language and
object-oriented principles and programming; ability to edit and create
text files with a text editor; understanding of basic UNIX commands; and,
experience with a web browser, i.e., Netscape.
<p>COURSE OUTLINE
<ul>
<li>
Introduction to Java</li>
<li>
Overview of the Language</li>
<li>
Identifiers, Keywords, and Types</li>
<li>
Control Structure and Data Types</li>
<li>
Methods</li>
<li>
Arrays</li>
<li>
Object-Based Programming</li>
<li>
Object-Oriented Programming and Class Desgn</li>
<li>
GUI Components AWT and GUI Events</li>
<li>
Graphics</li>
<li>
Strings, Files and Streams</li>
<li>
Exception Handling</li>
<li>
Text-Based Applications</li>
<li>
Threads</li>
<li>
Networking</li>
<li>
Multimedia Programming</li>
</ul>
<p><br>COURSE DETAILS
<br>Interlocken Location
<br>Dates: September 8 - November 10, 2001
<br> Saturdays
<br>Times: 8:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
<br>Credits: 3
<br>Cost: $1,475
<p>HEAT Center at Lowry Location
<br>Dates: August 20 - December 3, 2001
<br> Monday evenings
<br>Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
<br>Credits: 3
<br>Cost: $1,475
<p>This class is offered for college credit through the Computer Science
Department. To register, please call 303-556-4907. Visit our
website at www.cudenver.edu/engineer/cont
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