CYB120L Introduction to Python Programming LAB

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This lab course provides practical, hands-on application of Python programming within a cybersecurity context, reinforcing its role in automating common system and network tasks. Students will practice core programming concepts such as syntax, data types, and control structures through weekly assessments and guided lab exercises. The course emphasizes interpreting program output, identifying and fixing errors, and refining scripts for improved performance. By applying Python to process and analyze cybersecurity data in a lab environment, students will gain the practical skills and experience needed to implement automation in real-world security operations.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: Any of: CST100, CST140

Corequisites: CYB120

CYB120 Introduction to Python Programming

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of Python programming within a cybersecurity context, emphasizing its role in automating common system and network tasks. Students will explore essential programming concepts such as syntax, data types, and core structures, applying them to create functional scripts that improve efficiency and accuracy in security operations. The course also develops skills in analyzing program output to understand behavior, troubleshoot issues, and refine code. Through hands-on practice, students will learn how Python can be used to process and analyze data relevant to cybersecurity, preparing them to integrate automation into real-world security workflows.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Any of: CST100, CST140

Corequisites: None

PSY111 Introduction to Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Department

Course Description: This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influences their lives and careers.

Credit Hours: 1.50

Prerequisites: All of: ENG114

Corequisites: None

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PSY109 Introduction to Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Department

Course Description: This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influences their lives and careers.

Credit Hours: 1.50

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

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CIS126L Introduction to Programming Lab

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This course will provide students with an introduction to structured concepts of a high-level programming language. Students will learn the basic syntax of a programming language. Students will learn about primitive data types, declarations, constants, variables, assignment operations, expression evaluation, and basic console I/O.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: CIS126

SDC100L Introduction to Programming LAB

College of Technology Software Development and Coding Department

Course Description: This lab course supports and reinforces the concepts introduced in SDC100 through guided, hands-on programming projects using C++. Students will apply core skills such as control flow, data handling, loops, and conditionals to build interactive, text-based applications. Emphasis is placed on designing, writing, and debugging complete programs from start to finish. Through structured project work, students gain practical experience in applying foundational programming techniques and begin developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for future software development and AI-augmented coding courses.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: SDC100

ACS130 Introduction to Programming and Automation

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to use programming tools for creating scripts and programs necessary for automating operating and network system commands to efficiently perform common configuration and security tasks. Students will be aware of and able to use libraries that allow access to command-line functions.

Credit Hours: 6.00

Prerequisites: All of: ACS100

Corequisites: None

CIS126 Introduction to Programming

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This course will provide students with an introduction to structured concepts of a high-level programming language. Students will learn the basic syntax of a programming language. Students will learn about primitive data types, declarations, constants, variables, assignment operations, expression evaluation, and basic console I/O.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Any of: CIS101, CIS106

Corequisites: CIS126L

EET231L Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers Lab

College of Technology Engineering Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces students to the practical applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students will implement various projects using some of the most common PLCs, used in industry.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: All of: EET231

Corequisites: None

EET231 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

College of Technology Engineering Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students will learn about process automation and control systems through the use of hands on implementation and troubleshooting of existing PLC configurations.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: All of: EET220

Corequisites: None