Network Administration & Cyber Security - IT Technician Diploma
West Burlington campus
This is the one year IT Technician Diploma. There is also a two year AAS degree.
Network Administration & Cyber Security - IT Technician Diploma
The Networking Administration and Cybersecurity program offers hands-on experience with installation, maintenance, and administration of PC networks. Students will spend time working on security principles and router, switch, and firewall configuration. The program offers the latest equipment and software, plus experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Students will leave with the skills and knowledge industry requires.
During the second semester, students will take NET-101 IT Fundamentals, where they have the opportunity to earn CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification.
The IT Technician Diploma is awarded after successful completion of the second semester.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
For specific information regarding program rules and expectations, please view the IT Program Handbook
Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall Semester | Course Title | Credit |
CIS-125 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LOGIC WITH LANGUAGE | 3 |
NET-122 | COMPUTER HARDWARE BASICS | 3 |
NET-142 | NETWORK ESSENTIALS | 3 |
NET-442 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM | 3 |
ENG-105 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
Take 1 of these courses: | ||
MAT-702 | INTRODUCTION TO MATH APPLICATIONS | 3 |
MAT-772 | APPLIED MATH (ONLINE) | 3 |
Semester Total: | 18 | |
Spring Semester | Course Title | Credit |
CIS-504 | STRUCTURED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 3 |
NET-101 | IT FUNDAMENTALS | 1 |
NET-310 | VIRTUAL MACHINES | 3 |
NET-314 | WINDOWS SERVER | 4 |
NET-637 | NETWORK INTRUSION INVESTIGATION | 3 |
Take 1 of these courses: | ||
HUM-287 | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | 3 |
SOC-114 | CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE | 3 |
Semester Total: | 17 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 35 |
CIS-125 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LOGIC WITH LANGUAGE |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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Introduction to computer programming with structured program development and module designs emphasized. Write programs related to several areas, including input/output, numerical computation, iteration, recursion, data manipulation, and interactive procedures. |
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NET-122 - COMPUTER HARDWARE BASICS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to improve the student's understanding of computer hardware and peripherals. The student shall gain an ability to determine the source of elementary equipment problems and the ability to isolate problems relating to software and hardware. Through hands-on labs, the student will obtain and demonstrate knowledge of installation, configuration, and repair. |
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NET-142 - NETWORK ESSENTIALS |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to provide students with the background necessary to understand the local area networking information in Microsoft courses on workstations and networking. This course provides students with the information needed to build a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet. |
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NET-442 - LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will cover the essentials of installing, configuring, maintaining, administering and troubleshooting the Linux operating system. |
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ENG-105 - COMPOSITION I |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics, and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process, and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisites: Meet minimum placement test score requirement. |
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MAT-702 - INTRODUCTION TO MATH APPLICATIONS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is offered to students who can profit from an applied course in mathematics and will prepare students who need to develop skills for MAT-704. It is designed as an introductory level algebra course recommended for students with one year of high school algebra. Emphasis is on the building of basic algebra skills and the application of these mathematical techniques. The course studies the relationship of geometry and algebra as they apply to various fields. This course will also cover whole numbers/decimals, integers, fractions/percents, direct measurement, basic geometric concepts/relationships, linear equations, and right-triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite:MAT-052 or meet minimum placement test requirement. |
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MAT-772 - APPLIED MATH (ONLINE) |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement. Appropriate CPT score on math assessment or prerequisite course. |
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CIS-504 - STRUCTURED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will provide theory and practice in the complete process of systems analysis and design and the steps involved. Actual systems analysis and design lab practices will measure the student's understanding as well as apply concepts in project management. Prerequisites: NET-122, NET-142, NET-442, CIS-125 |
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NET-101 - IT FUNDAMENTALS |
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Lecture: 1 |
Credit: 1 |
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This course will provide students with the fundamental technical knowledge about personal computers that is needed to work efficiently in the IT career field. Upon successful completion, students will be able to setup basic workstations, including installing basic hardware and software and establishing network connectivity and troubleshoot compatibility issues. It will also assist the students for preparing and taking the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam. Prerequisites: NET-122, Computer Hardware Basics; NET-142 Network Essentials |
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NET-310 - VIRTUAL MACHINES |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will cover the concepts of virtualization including hardware and software. Topics will include benefits vs. risks analysis, installation and configuration, operation and maintenance and disaster recovery using server and workstation virtualization techniques. Creation and administration of Virtual Desktop environments will also be covered. Prerequisites: NET-142 and NET-442. |
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NET-314 - WINDOWS SERVER |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 4 |
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Windows Server covers the issues of setting up a client/server environment using Windows Server software. The course begins with file server basics. Determining the cost of a network and choosing appropriate network hardware are included. Students will receive hands-on experience in preparing client computers, installing Windows Server software and setting up a complete client/server environment. They will learn how to configure a domain environment with DNS/DHCP, and remote access. There will be hands-on troubleshooting in the labs. Prerequisites: NET-142 and NET-122. |
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NET-637 - NETWORK INTRUSION INVESTIGATION |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course enables students to use penetration-testing tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers utilize to protect computer networks. Skills and techniques include footprinting, social engineering, port scanning, enumeration and cryptography. This course incorporates a lab component in which students practice skills designed to secure network connections and prevent attacks. Prerequisites: NET-142, NET-314, and NET-442. |
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HUM-287 - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STUDIES |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films/videos and contemporary readings on leadership. |
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SOC-114 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Conflict Resolution in the Workplace will study conflict resolution theories and applications in the workplace. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop their own effective interpersonal conflict resolution skills as well as skills needed to help employees resolve their conflicts with one another and the skills needed to negotiate contracts. Students will also be introduced to theories and skills needed to apply culturally sensitive principles to conflict resolution. |
Brenda Wamsley - Assistant Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5195
Email: bwamsley@scciowa.edu
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College
AAS, Southeastern Community College
BGS, Western Illinois University
MS, Western Governors University
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