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Continuation of RUSS-1411 / TUSX-4011 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of Russian-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Prerequisite: Students must have completed/passed RUSS-1411 / RUSX-4011 to enroll in RUSS-1412 / RUSX-4012.
Introduction to PC Security
Course Code: CPMX-3001
Program Area: Computer Science & Information Technology
Learn why you are at risk and what you can do to protect your personal and business data from the outside world. This course will bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. You will understand and explore the vulnerability of operating systems, software, and networks; you will find out why, where and how viruses, worms, and blended threats are created; you will learn a safe way to handle files and data across the internet through a virtual private network. Suggested prerequisite: A familiarity with general computing terminology, an understanding of any operating system you are using (Mac, Windows, or Linux) and an ability to locate programs and change settings.
Learn how to promote organizations, products, and services using social media tools such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Adhering to the rules of online etiquette, learn how to build a community and curate its contributed information so information reliably provides online support for products or services. Put what you learn into practice by using these tools to accomplish one or both of these goals, ideally for a nonprofit. Integrated with credit ETWR-1471.
Aikido is a no punch, no kick art of self-defense. Using Aikido's throwing and pinning arts properly, an attack can be neutralized without inflicting serious injury. At its higher levels, it is an effective discipline for the development, integration, and utilization of all human powers-physical, mental and spiritual. Aikido I covers history, philosophy and basic techniques. Contact Roy Ramos at (512) 223-6024 or roy@austincc.edu with any questions. Integrated with credit KINE-1127.
Photoshop
Course Code: ITNW-1077
Program Area: Computer Science & Information Technology
This introductory course covers the basics of digital imaging, and fundamental image editing skills including resizing images, color correction, retouching, and montaging images. You'll learn techniques for non-destructive editing, animation, use Photoshop to mock up a web page design, and how to optimize web graphics. Suggested prerequisite: Familiarity with computers.
Security +
Course Code: ITSY-1076
Program Area: Computer Science & Information Technology
CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-701 provides a basic overview of General Security Concepts, Security Architecture, Security Operations, Security Program Management & Oversight, and Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations. The course builds a firm foundation for more advanced security certifications/roles. Course material is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in TCP/IP networks and familiarity with a networkable operating system (such as NetWare, UNIX/Linux, or Microsoft). This course enables students to begin or further a career in Cybersecurity by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles. There is a primary textbook which will be required. Suggested prerequisites: one to three years IT experience, CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge. This is an ONLINE course requiring a stable internet connection, and a current web browser. Audio is provided via computer or telephone line (a dial-in phone number will be available as an alternate audio connection). A computer web-camera option is preferred but not required. A Zoom test meeting to ensure compatibility is available at support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-Test-Meeting. This class utilizes Blackboard Ultra and is held online via Zoom.
Python Data Analysis
Course Code: ITSE-2072
Program Area: Computer Science & Information Technology
This course is meant for everyone who wants to use Python for analyzing data and/or data science, whether they are veteran Python users, experienced programmers, statisticians, or looking to take basic python skills to the next level. The course will cover topics covering the whole analysis pipeline, including reading data, visualization, data manipulation, modeling, and machine learning. Suggested prerequisite is basic Python knowledge or ITSE 2079 Introduction to Python.
