Instructor

• Hosea W. Carpenter, Associate Prof.
  Southern Maine Community College
  Computer Technology Department
  2 Fort Road
  South Portland, Maine 04106

Courses

CMPT 105 Introduction to Web Programming

• This course is designed to introduce the student to the HTML and PERL scripting languages while using a live CD as the operating system platform. The student will develop an understanding of the basic concepts used to display information and products on the Internet. First, through the use of html programming the student will develop his / her skills to present ideas, concepts and products on the Internet in a professional manner. Secondly, the student will learn to effectively create back-end programs to present and collect data inputted by the user through the use of Perl scripting. By completion of the course the student will have an understanding of the basic scripting structure, components and syntax. Students registering for this course are expected to be familiar with the common functions of microcomputer operating systems and applications.Prerequisites: None (Syllabus)

CMPT 120 Open Source Operating Systems

• Communications II will provide the student with a chance to explore an Open Source operating system technology. It will stress the use of command line in installing and configuring a Linux server. The student will develop skills in using command line maintenance of users, files, directories and permissions. The student will learn to create print servers, troubleshoot system problems, setup network connectivity and seamlessly integrate the Open Source server with Windows clients. This course will provide the student with online reference materials and hands-on exercises based on real world examples.Prerequisites: None (Syllabus)

CMPT 235 Senior Seminar

• This course will stress the independent research of computer related topics. The student will be expected to present 3 or 4 mini-research topics and a major research project during the semester. The student will also create a electronic portfolio containing artifacts demonstrating the skills and knowledge aquired during the student's course of study in the Computer Technology Program. Prerequisites: CMPT-120, CMPT-125, CPT-215    (Syllabus)