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  • CIS 264: Fundamentals of LINUX Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with the practical skills necessary to use and administer the Linux operating system in the command line (CLI) environment. This course covers the following basic system usage topics: Secure Shell (SSH), basic (CLI) navigation commands, directory and file structures and permissions, the vi editor, file processing, processes, and shell scripting. System Administration topics include Linux installation, filesystems, intalling and configuring software, managing services, creating and administering user accounts, system backup and recovery, scheduling tasks, Linux security and networking, and the implementation of common applications such as web servers, Domain Name System (DNS) servers, email servers, and databases. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CNT 120 with a grade of C or higher; or permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite:    CIS 115 or CTEC 102 or CNT 120
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  • CIS 266: Computer Information Systems (CIS) Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Prepares students for careers in the computer technology with an emphasis on troubleshooting strategies, industry standards and documentation, ethical decision making, professional development, and portfolio management. Students are required to create a professional development plan (PDP) and complete a capstone project in addition to formalizing a professional portfolio highlighting work completed throughout the Computer Information Systems AAS program. Prerequisite: CIS 227, ELEC 126, and WEB 102 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CIS 227; or permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite:    ( CIS 227 & ELEC 126 & WEB 102 ) or ( CIS 243 & CIS 245 & CIS 224 & CIS 239 & CIS 257 ) Corequisite:    CIS 227, CIS 224, CIS 239, CIS 257
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  • CIS 270: Computer Information Systems Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    A minimum of 225 hours of work experience, over at least a 15-week period, in an approved internship applying the knowledge and skills acquired in the Computer Information Systems curriculum. Written documentation of internship activities and other performance-evaluation measurements will be used to determine the grade. The course must be scheduled for the last semester so that the student derives the most benefit from the experience. (This course is intended for those who are not currently employed in a position requiring extensive use of computers. It is an alternative to CIS 275; credit will not be given for both courses.) Prerequisite: CIS 135, 140, 210, and 222 with grades of C or higher; or permission of the Instructor. Corequisite: ELEC 126. Prerequisite:    CIS 135 & CIS 140 & CIS 222 & ELEC 126 Corequisite:    ELEC 126
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  • CISE 100: Information Security Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides a basic understanding of industry standards for securing information. This course discusses legal, ethical, and business requirements, as well as an overview of security tools and practices and secure network architecture. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, CNT 120, and CIS 222 or 264 or 249 with grades of C or higher; or permission from the Instructor. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • CISE 211: Ethical Hacking and Incident Response

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to hacking tools, techniques, and incident handling. This course focuses upon the evolution of hacking and penetration testing; the basics of cryptology for information security; foot printing; vulnerability scanning and exploit; wireless, web, and database attacks; malware and system exploit; traffic analysis; incident response; and defensive technologies and controls. Students are taught how to discover vulnerabilities, how to attack and defend systems, how to respond to attacks, and how to identify and design controls to prevent future attacks. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or 110, and CNT 125 with grades or C or higher; Or permission from the Instructor. Prerequisite:    ( ENGL 101 or ENGL 110 ) & CNT 120
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  • CJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the realm of criminal justice - its philisophic basis and historical development. This course presents agencies and processes, technical and legal problems, and the role of the criminal justice system in American society. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • CJ 104: Police Operations

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduction to the responsibilities of police and police agencies at the local, state and federal levels. Police operations are examined relative to effectiveness in crime control, delivery of services, and maintenance of order with particular emphasis on patrol operations and techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • CJ 106: Introduction to Corrections

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    An overview of correctional processes and procedures; including various types of programs and systems at the local, state, and federal levels. Victim and offender rights are also discussed. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • CJ 108: Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Discusses the development and causes of criminal and delinquent behavior. This course presents an overview of criminological theories, social norms and criminal law, and patterns of crime, delinquency, and deviant behavior. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • CJ 109: Instrumentation and Technologies

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    An introduction to the technologies presently utilized by criminal justice agencies. Current technological hardware and software available to agencies are discussed with a cost/benefit approach. Including, but not limited to, topics such as speed detection devices, computerization, and communications. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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