NET-101 - IT Fundamentals

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

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 and NET-142.

NET-118 - Basic Computer Networking/Hardware

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course is an introductory course about basic computer networking concepts and computer hardware. It will provide a foundation for anyone needing basic computer knowledge. It covers network and hardware terminology, hardware devices, network protocols, topologies and connections. The student will get hands-on experience adding and replacing hardware and network components.

NET-122 - Computer Hardware Basics

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

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.

NET-142 - Network Essentials

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

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.

NET-153 - Advanced Networking

Lecture: 2

Lab: 4

Credit: 4

This course will allow the student to take knowledge from previous networking courses and apply it in a hands-on environment. The Microsoft network operation system will be emphasized.  The student will also receive exposures to other advanced technologies.  These technologies may include:  switch/router configuration, computer forensics, computer ethics and cryptography.  It will also assist the students for preparing and taking the CompTIA Network +exam.  Prerequisites: NET-276, NET-277, NET-142, NET-261 and NET-314.

NET-261 - Virtualization/Cloud Operations

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course prepares students to be able to implement, manage, and troubleshoot virtualization concepts used for desktops and servers. Students will learn to develop, manage, and maintain cloud services as well as the cloud operation concepts of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. This course also leads students to have the skills necessary to pass the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. Prerequisites: NET-142 and NET-442.

NET-276 - IT Applications

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course introduces skills in identifying operating systems and their configurations and in
implementing security principles across devices and networks. Students will also gain skills in troubleshooting software, security, and malware issues, and in implementing basic operational procedures in documentation, change management, compliance, and communication. The course will introduce basic disaster recovery and business continuity procedures, scripting basics, and remote access technology solutions. The course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification exam, which will be taken at the end of the semester.

NET-277 - IT Foundations

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of personal computer components
and their functions in a desktop system; a knowledge of computer data storage and retrieval; and skills in classifying, installing, configuring, optimizing, upgrading, and troubleshooting printers, laptops, portable devices, operating systems, networks, and system security. This course also gives students the ability to recommend appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance, and
troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components in a desktop system; strategies for identifying, preventing, and reporting safety hazards and environmental or human accidents in
technological environments. The course prepares student for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam, which will be taken at the end of the semester.

NET-314 - Windows Server

Lecture: 2

Lab: 4

Credit: 4

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.  Prerequisites: NET-142 and NET-276.

NET-442 - Linux Operating System

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course will cover the essentials of installing, configuring, maintaining, administering and troubleshooting the Linux operating system.

NET-627 - System Security

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

This course will provide students with practical knowledge needed for strong information security for an organization's daily operations. Students will have hands-on learning on handling day-to-day operations to secure an organization's data. Prerequisite: ENG-105 and NET-637, or Instructor Approval.

NET-637 - Network Intrusion Investigation

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

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, numeration and cryptography will be covered. This course incorporates a lab component in which students practice skills designed to secure network connections and prevent attacks. Prerequisites: ENG-105, NET-142, and NET-442.

NET-716 - Database Administration/Service Application

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Database Administration/Service Application will provide the student with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and administering SQL Server and SharePoint. The key concepts of Structured Query Language are studied, including the basic structure of relational databases, how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements and advanced data manipulation techniques.

NET-717 - Email Applications

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course will provide the student with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and administering Exchange Server, as well as, an Exchange hybrid environment, where part of the mailboxes can be hosted in the cloud. Prerequisite: NET-314.

NET-820 - Network Internship

Lecture: 0

OJT: 16

Credit: 4

This course is designed to provide the Network Administration & Cyber Security student with a practical experience in information technology prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree. The internship is supervised by the program coordinator and should be taken during the student's last spring or fall semester on campus. Prerequisites: CIS-504, CFR-100, NET-101, NET-310, NET-627 and NET-637.

NET-825 - Internet/Web Internship

Lecture: 0

OJT: 16

Credit: 4

This course is designed to provide the Web Design and Administration student with a practical experience in information technology prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree. The internship is supervised by the program coordinator and should be taken during the student's last spring or fall semester on campus. Prerequisite: Student must be in final semester of Web Design and Development AAS degree.