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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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 1405. The student may register for either CPMT 1305 or CPMT 1405, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 1409. The student may register for either CPMT 1309 or CPMT 1409, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1403   Introduction To Computer Technology (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 1403.
This is a fundamental computer course that provides in-depth explanation of the procedures to utilize hardware and software. Emphasis is on terminology, acronyms, and hands-on activities. The student will define and recognize terms, expressions and phrases associated with computers and use advanced commands in various applications. (3 Lec., 3 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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 1305. The student may register for either CPMT 1305 or CPMT 1405, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 1309. The student may register for either CPMT 1309 or CPMT 1409, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 1447   Computer System Peripherals (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 1403.
This course is an in-depth study of principles and practices involved in computer system troubleshooting techniques, programs, and the use of specialized test equipment. The student will develop hardware and software troubleshooting techniques and perform procedures used in troubleshooting. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CPMT 1449   Computer Networking Technology (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 1403.
This is a beginning course in computer networks with focus on networking fundamentals, terminology, hardware, software, and network architecture. A study of local/wide area networking concepts and networking installations and operations. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CPMT 2302   Home Technology Integration (3)
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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 2402. The student may register for either CPMT 2302 or CPMT 2402, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2334   Network Security (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CCNA 4 or current CCNA certification.
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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 2434. The student may register for either CPMT 2334 or CPMT 2434, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2402   Home Technology Integration (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 2302. The student may register for either CPMT 2302 or CPMT 2402, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2434   Network Security (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CCNA 4 or current CCNA certification.
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. This course is cross-listed as CPMT 2334. The student may register for either CPMT 2334 or CPMT 2434, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

CPMT 2437   Microcomputer Interfacing (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 2435.
An interfacing course exploring the concepts and terminology involved in interfacing the internal architecture of the microcomputer with commonly used external devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CPMT 2445   Computer System Troubleshooting (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 1429.
This course covers principles and practices involved in computer system troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures including advanced diagnostic test programs and the use of specialized test equipment. The student will develop hardware and software troubleshooting techniques and perform procedures used in troubleshooting. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
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.

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