[NCLUG] CU-Denver Offers Technology Courses Fall 2001

Colleen Anderson csanders at carbon.cudenver.edu
Wed Aug 8 16:30:21 MDT 2001


Dear NCLUG Staff:
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.

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!

Colleen Anderson

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The University of Colorado at Denver
Continuing Engineering Education Program
Presents:

CERTIFICATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
TechTrax IT Certification Series

Program Overview
Several factors highlight todayís 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 todayís 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.

The University of Colorado at Denverís 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.

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.

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.

Core Technologies (including Introduction to Networking, Introduction to
Local Area Networks (LAN), Introduction to TCP/IP, and Internet
Technologies)

Network Administration (including Microsoft Windows 2000 Server,
UNIX/Linux Administration, Novell NetWare Administration, and Web Server
Management)

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)

Web Site Design (including Mastering the Web, Web Site Design and
Architecture, Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0, and Macromedia Flash 5.0,
JavaScript)

Network Analysis (including Internetworking Devices, Protocol Analysis,
Network Design, Cisco Router Configuration, and Virtual Router Labs)

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)

Program Benefits
 ï Comprehensive hardware- and software-based computer networking
training
 ï Taught by networking professionals with current and relevant
experience
 ï Many of the program modules provide hands-on practical presentations

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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.

Registration
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.

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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Certificate in Open Source Web

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 ìLAMPî (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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.

Linux System Administration
21 hours
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.

Apache Web Server
21 hours
This hands-on module includes the configuration and management of the
webís 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.Ý

Introduction to Databases
14 hours
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.

MySQL
21 hours
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.

Introduction to Programming
14 hours
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.

PHP Programming
21 hours
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.
NACSE CERTIFIED WEBDEVELOPER/OPEN SOURCE (NCWD/OPEN SOURCE) EXAM
Students are responsible for arrangement, payment, and successful
completion of the NACSE-specific exams.

COURSE DETAILS
Dates:  August 18 - December 15, 2001
 Sixteen Saturdays
Times:  8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:  HEAT Center at Lowry, Aurora
Cost:  $5,595
CEUs:  11.2 Continuing Education Units

Please call (303) 556-4907 for more information.  Visit our website at
www.cudenver.edu/engineer/cont

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Java Programming
Leading Towards Sun Certification

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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This class is for students and professionals interested in learning Java
programming as well as those preparing for the Sun Certified Java
Programmer exam.

Prerequisites:Ý 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.

COURSE OUTLINE

   * Introduction to Java
   * Overview of the Language
   * Identifiers, Keywords, and Types
   * Control Structure and Data Types
   * Methods
   * Arrays
   * Object-Based Programming
   * Object-Oriented Programming and Class Desgn
   * GUI Components AWT and GUI Events
   * Graphics
   * Strings, Files and Streams
   * Exception Handling
   * Text-Based Applications
   * Threads
   * Networking
   * Multimedia Programming

COURSE DETAILS
Interlocken Location
Dates: September 8 - November 10, 2001
 Saturdays
Times: 8:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Credits: 3
Cost: $1,475

HEAT Center at Lowry Location
Dates: August 20 - December 3, 2001
 Monday evenings
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Credits:ÝÝÝ 3
Cost: $1,475

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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