Computing Concepts Series

MODULE 1 - Computing Concepts: Types of Security

Summary:
This course provides an advanced look at computer security features.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and understand the three classifications of computer security: administrative, physical and logical
• Explain how access controls are used to restrict the number of people who have access to computers and sensitive data
• Explain how access control software limits who can log onto computers and what information they may retrieve
• Explain how networks and terminals communicate

Outline:

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

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about computer security.
Prerequisites:

Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 2 - Computing Concepts: Security Risks

Summary:
This course explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Apply the process of risk analysis
• Explain the function of a Contingency Planning Committee
• Describe the laws and pricliples of proviacy used to cover computer crimes
• Describe the administrative, physical and logical controls used in the collection of data
• Explain the purpose, process and tools used in EDP auditing

Outline:

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

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the security risks involved in computers.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of Security
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 3 - Computing Concepts: Database Basics

Summary:
This course provides an introduction to the basics of databases.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Use data management functions
• Explain paper based management
• Describe file oriented management
• Describe the database management system
• Define three database models
• Identify general principles
• Describe the general principles of the network model
• Explain the general principles of the relational model

Outline:

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

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course anyone who wants to learn about the basics of databases.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security Risks
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 4 - Computing Concepts: Selecting Databases

Summary:
This course introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs).
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Distinguish the three models
• Understand the criteria for comparison
• Define transaction processing
• Explain information retrieval
• Identify change accommodation
• Choose the appropriate model

Outline:

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

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for non-technical users of database management systems.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security RisksComputing Concepts: Database Basics
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 5 - Computing Concepts: Data Processing

Summary:
This course provides an introduction to the concepts related to data processing.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the various components of a computer
• Define the terms bits and bytes
• Explain the various concepts related to data structures
• Explain the concepts related to processing of data
• Explain the various concepts related to programming

Outline:

• The Computer System
• Data Structures
• Datasets and Files
• Writing Programs

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about data processing.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security RisksComputing Concepts: Database BasicsComputing Concepts: Selecting Databases
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 6 - Computing Concepts: Managing Data

Summary:
This course provides an overview of managing data.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Define basic concepts
• Explain an overview of JCL Statements
• Explain how to use libraries
• Explain how job processing works

Outline:

• JCL Overview
• JCL Statements
• Libraries
• Job Processing

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about managing data.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security RisksComputing Concepts: Database BasicsComputing Concepts: Selecting DatabasesComputing Concepts: Data Processing
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 7 - Computing Concepts: Teleprocessing

Summary:
This course provides an overview of various computing concepts related to teleprocessing.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Define a teleprocessing system
• Describe the functioning of various components of communication systems
• Describe the functions of data communication systems
• Distinguish between dumb and intelligent terminals
• Describe the function of various network components

Outline:

• Teleprocessing Systems
• Communications Systems
• Data Communications Systems
• Terminals
• Networks

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about teleprocessing.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security RisksComputing Concepts: Database BasicsComputing Concepts: Selecting DatabasesComputing Concepts: Data ProcessingComputing Concepts: Managing Data
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 8 - Computing Concepts: Transmitting Data

Summary:
This course covers the functions performed by a teleprocessing network.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Explain an overview of functions performed by a teleprocessing network
• Describe the control of a teleprocessing network
• Explain the steps of the conversion process
• Use software that edits the message content and checks for errors
• Use and understand modems
• Describe the flow of information paths in a telecommunications network
• Explain information on the flow of characteristics, direction, mode, and speed in a network
• Recognize and handle errors within a transmission channel
• Recognize noise and how to correct noise errors

Outline:

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

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about transmitting data.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security RisksComputing Concepts: Database BasicsComputing Concepts: Selecting DatabasesComputing Concepts: Data ProcessingComputing Concepts: Managing DataComputing Concepts: Teleprocessing
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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MODULE 9 - Computing Concepts: Messages

Summary:
This course explains the fourth element of telecommunications, the message.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Define the fourth component of telecommunications
• Describe some common data codes
• Explain data transmission structures
• Identify message protocols
• Use the INW to communicate
• Describe the cost of using the INW
• Identify aspects of telecommunications history

Outline:

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

Features:

• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the element of telecommunications called messages.
Prerequisites:
Computing Concepts: Types of SecurityComputing Concepts: Security RisksComputing Concepts: Database BasicsComputing Concepts: Selecting DatabasesComputing Concepts: Data ProcessingComputing Concepts: Managing DataComputing Concepts: TeleprocessingComputing Concepts: Transmitting Data
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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Terms of Use:
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