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COMPUTING CONCEPTS

 

Course Description

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.

 


  TYPES OF SECURITY

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Provides an advanced look at computer security features.

  TOPICS COVERED

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


  SECURITY RISKS

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Explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security.

  TOPICS COVERED

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


  DATABASE BASICS

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Provides an introduction to the basics of databases.

  TOPICS COVERED

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


  SELECTING DATABASES

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Introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs).

  TOPICS COVERED

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


  DATA PROCESSING

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Provides an introduction to the concepts related to data processing.

  TOPICS COVERED

The Computer System
Data Structures
Datasets and Files
Writing Programs


  MANAGING DATA

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Provides an overview of managing data.

  TOPICS COVERED

JCL Overview
JCL Statements
Libraries
Job Processing


  TELEPROCESSING

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Provides an overview of various computing concepts related to teleprocessing.

  TOPICS COVERED

Teleprocessing Systems
Communications Systems
Data Communications Systems
Terminals
Networks


  TRANSMITTING DATA

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Covers the functions performed by a teleprocessing network.

  TOPICS COVERED

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


  MESSAGES

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Explains the fourth element of telecommunications, the message.

  TOPICS COVERED

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


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(approx $88 USD)
 

 

 
 

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