Get Your Networking Certificate In One Year

One of the complaints we've heard about our Networking Certificate is that it takes too long - two years - to complete. In an effort to address your needs, we are excited to offer our Networking classes as accelerated hybrids this fall. What does that mean? It means that you can now take Networking I and II this fall and Networking III and IV next semester and earn your certificate in just 10 months. In addition, at the end of the 10 months you will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam - the industry standard. In short, you'll still learn all you need to know to become a network engineer - you'll just do it faster! Contact Professor Patrick Cassidy for more information at 203-857-7336 or via e-mail at pcassidy@ncc.commnet.edu.

The Computer Systems Technology Degree Is Now Using Java

Due to changing conditions in the marketplace, at 4 year institutions, and in the Advanced Placement exam, our Computer Systems Technology degree now uses Java as its primary programming language. During the transition, we have retained articulation agreements with area universities such as Sacred Heart University and continue to try to create new articulations with other schools. If you are a CST major, your sequence of programming classes is: CSC 108 - Introduction to Programming, CSC 226 - Object Oriented Programming Using Java, and CSC 241 - Data Structures. We are offering all three classes for the fall semester. Contact Professor Tom Duffy at 203-857-6892 or via e-mail at tduffy@ncc.commnet.edu for more information.

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Object Oriented Programming Using Java Replaces Java Programming I

The simple fact is that our Java Programming I class was not transferring to 4 year institutions. So we renamed and renumbered our course to make it more acceptable to those schools. The curriculum remains largely unchanged - you'll still learn what's necessary to be successful. This change affects The Information Technology - Internet Commerce degree directly. Since CSC 223 Java Programming I will no longer be offered, students should take CSC 226 Object Oriented Programming using Java instead. Computer Systems Technology and Information Systems students could also potentially be affected as the Java Programming I class is an elective in those programs. Contact Professor Tom Duffy at 203-857-6892 or via e-mail at tduffy@ncc.commnet.edu for more information.

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Microsoft Access and Front Page added to MSDNAA

The Computer Science department can now give you copies of Microsoft Access 2003 and Front Page 2003 - and it's all perfectly legal! As part of our participation in the Microsoft Solution Developers Academic Alliance, the CS department can give registered CS students copies of almost all of the software that Microsoft offers. In short, we can get you the software you need to complete your assignments. Contact Professor Charles Hornung at 203-857-6891 or via e-mail at chornung@ncc.commnet.edu for more information.

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NCC Upgrades To Oracle 10g

We've migrated our database classes to Oracle 10g - the industry leader in databases. Oracle 10g offers many benefits over previous editions including better forms, an interactive, web-based interface, and more development tools. All of our Database Development classes will use Oracle 10g starting this fall. Contact Professor Charles Hornung at 203-857-6891 or via e-mail at chornung@ncc.commnet.edu for details.

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Testing Out of CSA 105
(Introduction to Software Applications)

CSA 105 is a requirement in your major.

But, you think you already know the MS Office products Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You use them everyday at work or at home.

If you can prove your expertise in these applications by passing a test administered by the Testing Center, you will not have to take CSA 105 and you will still receive the three credits that this course carries. The cost of the test is $30.00.

You must fill out a "Credit by Examination" form, discuss it with the coordinator for your program, and contact the Testing Center to schedule an appointment to take this test. The Testing Center’s number is 857-7070.

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Locating Computer Courses in the Online Course Schedule

In the by Subject area, you no longer select Computer Information Systems.  Instead select either Computers-Applications, Computers-Computer Science, or Computers-Technology.

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Anticipated Courses To Be Offered Spring 2008

CSA 105 Intro to Software Applications
CSC 103 Computer Concepts & Applications
CSC 108 Introduction to Programming
CSC 207 Intro to Visual Basic .NET
CSC 226 Object Oriented Programming Using Java
CSC 224 Java Programming 2
CSC 233 Database Development 1
CSC 234 Database Development 2
CSC 235 Database Development 3
CST 111 Internet Commerce Technology
CST 121 Operating Systems
CST 153 Web Development and Design 1
CST 180 Networking 1
CST 181 Networking 2
CST 182 Networking 3
CST 183 Networking 4
CST 205 Project Management
CST 252 Web Development and Design 2
CST 255 XML for the WWW
CST 272 Operations Security Technology
CST 279 Digital Forensics

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Plans for the Future

A Computer Programming Degree
One of the complaints we hear all the time is that our current degrees are too inflexible. Students are locked into taking classes that either don't interest them or don't transfer to a particular school. We are in the final stages of creating a degree that is flexible enough for almost everybody - yet rigorous enough to ensure that students leave us with enough knowledge to be successful no matter where they go.

Changes To CST 252 Web Development and Design II
As technology trends are ever-changing - especially on the net, so too must the content in our classes. We are planning to integrate AJAX and Web 2.0 concepts into CST 252 Web Development and Design II. These technologies are becoming the skills employers are demanding. Students will learn how these technologies integrate into the net landscape as well as how to write their own Web 2.0 programs. With the release of Apple's iPhone, Web 2.0 is positioned to become the development platform of choice. 

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