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COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1100 PC Maintenance and Upgrading 2 credit hours Introduction to maintaining and upgrading personal computers (PCs). System component identification, configuration, assembly and disassembly, upgrading procedures, basic troubleshooting techniques, and preventative maintenance are included. Prepares students for the CompTIA Strata certification. (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1111 Computer and Hardware Maintenance 3 credit hours Covers aspects of hardware support relating to personal computers (PCs) including system troubleshooting, system board, drive subsystems, memory, input/output devices, and multimedia. Prepares the student for the CompTIA A+ exam. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1100 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of Instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1112 Advanced System Maintenance 3 credit hours Maintaining and servicing modern personal computer systems, with emphasis on advanced hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, networks, printers, and other peripheral devices. Prepares the student for the CompTIA A+ exam. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1100 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of Instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1113 Advanced Computer Maintenance Tools 2 credit hours Covers advanced system maintenance with emphasis on maintaining and repairing laptop computers, data recovery, system restoral, virus detection and removal. Students will use the latest freeware tools with emphasis on using Knoppix as a troubleshooting tool. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1111 and 1112 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or CompTIA A+ Certification or consent of instructor. (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1114 Apple MacOS Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3 credit hours Introduction to configuring and maintaining the Apple Macintosh Operating System (MAC O/S). Troubleshooting, configuration and upgrading of Apple MAC operating systems will be covered. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1100 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1120 Binary Numbers and Subnetting 2 credit hours Introduction to numbering systems used in computers and networking systems. Binary, Hexadecimal numbering systems as well as subnetting, Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM), Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), Supernetting, Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), and an overview of IPv6. (2 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1121 Networking Fundamentals 3 credit hours Current and emerging internetworking technologies. Including Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) reference model, binary numbers, hexadecimal numbers, address classes, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and subnetting, protocols, standards, and cabling techniques. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1122 Routing Protocols and Concepts 3 credit hours Practical skills required to verify and troubleshoot basic router and routing protocol configurations. Topics covered include: Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM), Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), static routing, dynamic routing, default routing, Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1121 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1123 LAN Switching and Wireless 3 credit hours Practical skills required to configure and verify basic switch and wireless router configuration. Topics include: Local Area Network (LAN) architecture, basic switch concepts and configuration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) design and configuration, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), inter-VLAN routing, basic wireless concepts and configuration. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1122 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1124 Accessing the WAN 3 credit hours Practical skills required to verify and troubleshoot router and Wide Area Network (WAN). Topics include: WAN design, Point-to-Point Protocol(PPP), Frame Relay, network management, network security, Access Control List (ACL), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1123 (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1125 Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) 3 credit hours Design of routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and broadband access for businesses and organizations. After completion of this course students should be prepared to participate in the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) examination. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1151 Wireless Network Administration 3 credit hours Introduction to the design, implementation, and maintenance of wireless networks. Topics include: 802.11 standards, wireless radio technology, wireless topologies, access points, bridges, wireless security, site surveys, troubleshooting, and antenna systems. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1121 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1612 Configuring Windows PC Desktop Operating System 3 credit hours Introduction to Microsoft Windows operating system support. Topics include install, upgrade and migrate of Microsoft PC windows operating system and configuration of hardware and software applications. Prepares students for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Enterprise Desktop Enterprise Desktop Support Technician certifications. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1613 Enterprise Desktop PC Support Technician 3 credit hours Further introduction to Microsoft Windows operating system support. Topics include troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Microsoft PC windows operating system. Prepares students for Microsoft Certified IT professional (MCITP) and Enterprise Desktop Administrator certifications. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1612 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1635 Network Plus 3 credit hours Principles of data communications and network systems are covered with an emphasis on: Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Network (WANs), Wi-Fi, Network management, Network troubleshooting, Network security, Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4), Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), Convergence, and Routing. Prepares student for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1121 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1640 Security Plus 3 credit hours Information security principles providing participants the tools for implementing and managing security in the enterprise. Covers a broad review of information security, including the terminology and overview of information security management. After completion of this course students should be prepared to participate in the CompTIA Security+ examination. Prerequisites: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 or 1635 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1645 Internet Telephony 3 credit hours Covers aspects of converging voice, data, messaging, and video as well as emerging Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Technologies. Circuit switched and packet switched networks will be covered as well as related protocols. Prepares the student for the CompTIA Convergence+ certification exam. Recommended: CIT 1640 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1121 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1650 IT Project Plus 3 credit hours Introduction to IT project management tools and methodology as needed for the CompTIA Project+ certification. Topics include project initiation, project planning, estimating and scheduling, team building, controlling cost, budgeting and resource allocation, project quality, and closure. (3 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1710 Server Plus 3 credit hours Introduction to server hardware and software technologies and various types of server operating systems. Topics include server hardware, software, storage, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. Prepare students for CompTIA server+ certification exam. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1112 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1825 Selected Topics 2 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (2 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 1840 Independent Study - Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline, and methods of evaluation in coordination with, and approved by the instructor. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1-4 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2170 Virtual PC - Vmware Workstation 2 credit hours Practical skills required to install and configure VMware virtual workstation. Topics include VMware workstation installation, guest operating system installation, snapshot creation, virtual machine cloning, team management and virtual machine networking. (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2180 Windows XP Troubleshooting and User Support 3 credit hours Prepares students to support users and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Prepares students for a career as a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST). Provides real-world examples and interactive activities that reinforces key concepts. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1121 or 1180 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent and Computer Information Systems 1600 or Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1112 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent (3 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2190 Desktop Applications Troubleshooting 3 credit hours Functions and features of installing, configuring and maintaining applications such as Microsoft Office on Windows XP operating system. Includes configuring Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, resolving issues related to customizing and personalizing MS Office applications, migrating from Outlook Express to Outlook, configuring MS Office security settings, and monitoring security vulnerabilities and updates. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 2180 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent (3 lecture hours

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2241 Cisco Certified Network Professional - ROUTE 3 credit hours Basic routing principles including route summarization, route redistribution, route optimization, Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and IPv6. Routing protocols covered include Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Layer 3 path control. Prerequisite: Computer & Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of Instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2242 Cisco Certified Network Professional 2 3 credit hours Media, devices, and protocols to build, configure, and troubleshoot a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home offices. Includes configuring Digital Subscribe Line (DSL), MultiProtocol Label Switching(MPLS), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Site-to-site VPN, Cisco device hardening, and Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) systems. Prerequisite: Computer & Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of Instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2243 Cisco Certified Network Professional - SWITCH 3 credit hours Basic and multi-layer switching configuration. Includes Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), secure integration of VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Hot-Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), wireless LANs, voice over internet protocol (VOIP), and security. Prerequisite: Computer & Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of Instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2244 Cisco Certified Network Professional - TSHOOT 3 credit hours Methods and tools used to troubleshoot the following: Internet Protocol (IP) communication problems, IPv6 problems, Local Area Network (LAN) switch environments, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) in router and switch environments, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) problems. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 2241 and 2243 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2251 CCNA Security 3 credit hours Provides the knowledge and hands-on skills required to install, troubleshoot, and monitor Cisco security network devices. Students who complete this course will be prepared to sit for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Security Certification exam which is a stepping stone for job roles such as network security specialist and network security administrator. CCNA Security certification is a prerequisite for becoming a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP). Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or CCNA Certification or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2410 CCNA Voice 3 credit hours Basic operation and components involved in Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Configuration of IP phone, Cisco CallManager Express (CME) and Cisco Unity Express (CUE) solutions are covered. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2411 Cisco Voice Over IP 3 credit hours Basic operation and components involved in Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP); integrate basic IP telephony network into existing telephony network; configure router to perform basic VOIP call; implementation of dial plan; configuration of gateway and gatekeeper. Prerequisites: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2412 Quality of Service 3 credit hours Prepares students for the Cisco Certified Voice Professional qualifying exam. Topics covered include: Quality of service (QOS), classification and marking, queuing, traffic shaping and policing, congestion avoidance, link efficiency, modular QOS command line interface, and QOS best practices. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2640 Ethical Hacking 3 credit hours Introduces network security specialists to various methodologies used to attack a network and the countermeasures employed to prevent attacks. Exposes students to the various phases involved in hacking, attacks, countermeasures, and exploit categories. Concepts, principles and techniques are supplemented by hands-on exercises for attacking and disabling a network. The topics are presented in the context of properly securing the network. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1124 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1640 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2651 Computer Forensics I 3 credit hours Focuses on the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data. Topics covered include evidence handling, chain of custody, collection, preservation, identification, and recovery of computer data using forensic recovery software and methods. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 1111 and 1112 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2652 Computer Forensics II 3 credit hours A continuation of Computer Forensics I. Extends the use of analysis software and forensics tools. Focuses on network and open source forensics tools. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technologies 2651 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2710 Capstone: Computer Network Integration 3 credit hours Capstone course assesses student competency and hands-on skills learned in Computer and Internetworking Technologies (CIT). Students focus on the integration of computer networks and produce a network portfolio. It is recommended that students take the capstone course in their last semester. Prerequisite: Computer and Internetworking Technology 1640 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent and Computer and Internetworking Technologies 2251 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2840 Experimental/Pilot Class 1 to 6 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline. This course is used to pilot a proposal for a permanent discipline course. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (6 lecture hours, 12 lab hours)

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2860 Cooperative Education /Internship (Occupational) 1 to 4 credit hours Participation in occupational area of study work experience under supervision of both college and employer. Internship/cooperative education learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit, up to four credits. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 12 semester credits of related study.

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2865 Cooperative Education /Internship Advanced (Occupational) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Cooperative Education/Internship (Occupational). Participation in occupational work experience under supervision. Learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit, up to a minimum of 300 clock hours for four semester credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 12 semester credits in a related field of study.

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2870 Cooperative Education /Internship (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Participation in transfer area of study work experience under supervision of both college and employer. Internship/cooperative education learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 12 semester hours of related study.

COMPUTER AND INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 2871 Cooperative Education/Internship Advanced (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Cooperative Education/Internship (Transfer). Participation in transfer area of study work experience under supervision of both college and employer. Internship/cooperative education learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum 75 clock hours per semester credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, successful completion of Cooperative Education/Internship I (Transfer), cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and 12 semester credits in related field of study.

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