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CPMT 1305   IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to information technology and data communication. Includes topics on personal computer hardware and software and basic networking concepts. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1308   Fundamentals of Web Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to Web site production processes and design elements involving layouts, navigation and interactivity. This course will help students prepare for career opportunities as a Web designer, entry-level Graphical Designer, Web project manage, and Webmaster. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1309   IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1305 or instructor approval.
An overview of network operating systems and specifically covers the Linux Red Hat Network operating system. Students will learn how to use the Linux operating system, the K Desktop Environment (KDE) and GNU Network Object Model (GNOME). Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1405   IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to information technology and data communication. Includes topics on personal computer hardware and software and basic networking concepts. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1408   Fundamentals of Web Design (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to Web site production processes and design elements involving layouts, navigation and interactivity. This course will help students prepare for career opportunities as a Web designer, entry-level Graphical Designer, Web project manage, and Webmaster. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1409   IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1405 or instructor approval.
An overview of network operating systems and specifically covers the Linux Red Hat Network operating system. Students will learn how to use the Linux operating system, the K Desktop Environment (KDE) and GNU Network Object Model (GNOME). Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2302   Home Technology Integration (3) New course added April 7, 2005
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1405 and ITSC 1425 or CPMT 1305 or instructor approval.
Integration and maintenance of various home technology subsystems. Includes home automation, security and surveillance, home networks, video and audio networks, and structured wiring. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2334   Network Security (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CCNA 4 or current CCNA certification.
Focus on overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security policy design and management; security technologies, products and solutions; firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration and maintenance; AAA implementation using routers and firewalls; VPN implementation using routers and firewalls. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2402   Home Technology Integration (4) New course added April 7, 2005
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ITSC 1405 and ITSC 1425 or CPMT 1405 of instructor approval.
Integration and maintenance of various home technology subsystems. Includes home automation, security and surveillance, home networks, video and audio networks, and structured wiring. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2434   Network Security (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CCNA 4 or current CCNA certification.
Focus on overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security policy design and management; security technologies, products and solutions; firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration and maintenance; AAA implementation using routers and firewalls; VPN implementation using routers and firewalls. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.