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Vic Robinson 

 

 

Business, Computer Science and Information Systems
Gavilan College, Gilroy, California

e-mail: vrobinson@gavilan.edu
Phone: (408) 848-4848

 

Spring of 2008 - If you want you grades for the spring classes please send me an e-mail with your full name.

Fall of 2008

CSIS 178: Applied Networking
This course covers fundamental networking concepts and develops the skills and knowledge to set up and maintain small business/home networks. The course is not hardware or vendor specific. It helps students prepare for the "Network +" certification exam, an industry- wide, vendor-neutral certification program developed and sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. May be repeated three times for credit. ADVISORY: CSIS 124
CSIS 181: PC Hardware
This course examines computing hardware, operating systems, and software applications from a technical side to enable students to select, install, maintain and optimize a computer system.
CSIS 182: Operating Systems
This course is a survey of current computer operating systems such as UNIX, Mac, Netware, MS Windows 98, NT, 2000, and XP. Topics include file system management, systems requirements, network systems integration, security, and regular maintenance procedures.
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Note: 181 and 182 prepare students for the A+ certification exams)
GBUS 1: Fundamentals of Business
This course introduces students to business and the array of opportunities that it offers. The course will help students recognize careers that will be of interest to them with consideration of their own skills and aptitudes. Different facets of business will be covered and students will learn about establishing their own business. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.