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Computing Concepts eLearning Course Series (23 hours)

This series examines several basic computing concepts. Security issues are discussed, including administrative, physical, logical, and network security, and how to plan for security risks. The basic concepts of database functionality and selection are also discussed. Data processing and management is examined in detail, including teleprocessing, data transmission, and messages.

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1. Computing Concepts:1 Types of Security (Time: 3 hours)

This eLearning course provides an advanced look at computer security features.

Course Objectives

  • Identify and understand the three classifications of computer security: administrative, physical and logical
  • Explain how access controls are used to restrict the number of people who have access to computers and sensitive data
  • Explain how access control software limits who can log onto computers and what information they may retrieve
  • Explain how networks and terminals communicate

Course Topics

  • Choices in Security
  • Administrative Security
  • Physical Security
  • Environmental Threats
  • Logical Security
  • Network Security
  • Microcomputer Security

2. Computing Concepts:2 Security Risks (Time: 3 hours)

This eLearning course explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security.

Course Objectives

  • Apply the process of risk analysis
  • Explain the function of a Contingency Planning Committee
  • Describe the laws and principles of privacy used to cover computer crimes
  • Describe the administrative, physical and logical controls used in the collection of data
  • Explain the purpose, process and tools used in EDP auditing

Course Topics

  • Contingency Planning
  • Planning Example
  • Computer Crimes
  • The Effect of Computer Laws
  • EDP Auditing

3. Computing Concepts:3 Database Basics (Time: 3 hours)

This eLearning course provides an introduction to the basics of databases.

Course Objectives

  • Use data management functions
  • Explain paper based management
  • Describe file oriented management
  • Describe the database management system
  • Define three database models
  • Identify general principles
  • Describe the general principles of the network model
  • Explain the general principles of the relational model

Course Topics

  • Data Management Systems
  • Paper-Based File System
  • File-Oriented Computer System
  • Database Models
  • The Hierarchical Model
  • The Network Model
  • The Relational Model

4. Computing Concepts:4 Selecting Databases (Time: 3 hours)

This eLearning course introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs).

Course Objectives

  • Distinguish the three models
  • Understand the criteria for comparison
  • Define transaction processing
  • Explain information retrieval
  • Identify change accommodation
  • Choose the appropriate model

Course Topics

  • Evalutating the Three Models
  • Evaluating The Hierarchical Model
  • Evaluating The Network Model
  • Evaluating The Relational Model
  • Evaluation Summary
  • Selecting The Appropriate Model

5. Computing Concepts:5 Data Processing (Time: 2 hours)

This eLearning course provides an introduction to the concepts related to data processing.

Course Objectives

  • Describe the various components of a computer
  • Define the terms bits and bytes
  • Explain the various concepts related to data structures
  • Explain the concepts related to processing of data
  • Explain the various concepts related to programming

Course Topics

  • The Computer System
  • Data Structures
  • Datasets and Files
  • Writing Programs

6. Computing Concepts:6 Managing Data (Time: 2 hours)

This eLearning course provides an overview of managing data.

Course Objectives

  • Define basic concepts
  • Explain an overview of JCL Statements
  • Explain how to use libraries
  • Explain how job processing works

Course Topics

  • JCL Overview
  • JCL Statements
  • Libraries
  • Job Processing

7. Computing Concepts:7 Teleprocessing (Time: 2 hours)

This eLearning course provides an overview of various computing concepts related to teleprocessing.

Course Objectives

  • Define a teleprocessing system
  • Describe the functioning of various components of communication systems
  • Describe the functions of data communication systems
  • Distinguish between dumb and intelligent terminals
  • Describe the function of various network components

Course Topics

  • Teleprocessing Systems
  • Communications Systems
  • Data Communications Systems
  • Terminals
  • Networks

8. Computing Concepts:8 Transmitting Data (Time: 3 hours)

This eLearning course covers the functions performed by a teleprocessing network.

Course Objectives

  • Explain an overview of functions performed by a teleprocessing network
  • Describe the control of a teleprocessing network
  • Explain the steps of the conversion process
  • Use software that edits the message content and checks for errors
  • Use and understand modems
  • Describe the flow of information paths in a telecommunications network
  • Explain information on the flow of characteristics, direction, mode, and speed in a network
  • Recognize and handle errors within a transmission channel
  • Recognize noise and how to correct noise errors

Course Topics

  • The Teleprocessing Network
  • Assembling Data
  • Editing Software
  • Modems
  • Lines
  • Information Flow
  • Errors

9. Computing Concepts:9 Messages (Time: 2 hours)

This eLearning course explains the fourth element of telecommunications, the message.

Course Objectives

  • Define the fourth component of telecommunications
  • Describe some common data codes
  • Explain data transmission structures
  • Identify message protocols
  • Use the INW to communicate
  • Describe the cost of using the INW
  • Identify aspects of telecommunications history

Course Topics

  • Coding Systems
  • Data Transmission Structures
  • Message Protocols
  • Using the INW
  • Communications History
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