Connecting Networks is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. This course focuses on Hierarchical Network Design, WAN Technologies/Terminology/Devices, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Frame Relay, Network Address Translation (NAT), Broadband solutions, Securing Site-to-Site connections with VPN/GRE/IPSec, and Network Management including NTP, SYSLOG, SNMP, and NetFlow. Students will be required to apply information from CCNA I, II and III to network situations.

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing, CITC 2321.

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course teaches the basic skills required to install, support, and troubleshoot the various Microsoft Windows Server networking components and services, including DNS, DHCP, and other services found in the server network operating system..

Semester Availability (Subject to Change): Fall

PREREQUISITES: CITC 2320 COREQUISITES: None

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of computer and network security. It will introduce students to a wide variety of concepts related to computer security. This course will cover the objectives for the CompTIA Security+ Certification. [This course was previously INFS 261.]

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course teaches strategies and tactics for implementing, administering, and troubleshooting information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows Active Directory in an enterprise computing environment. [This course was previously INFS 2680.]

PREREQUISITES: None

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

Designed to prepare students in the area of advanced configuration skills, this course focuses on advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server infrastructure.

PREREQUISITES: CITC 2323 COREQUISITES: None

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

A comprehensive study of SQL using an industry established relational database management system such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle RDBMS. Topics will include database design, creation and management, advanced queries, stored procedures and functions, triggers, security awareness, and performance tuning. [This course was previously INFS 161.]

Semester Availability (Subject to Change): Fall

PREREQUISITES: CITC 1303 and CITC 1310 .

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course is an examination of storage-attached network devices through enterprise-level SAN systems. Topics include virtualization concepts, and fiber optics and twisted-pair cabling used to connect devices to a network.

PREREQUISITES: Completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

Credits: (3)

The Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Security course provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCNA-level skill set and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. The curriculum provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing; CITC 2322 or CCNA Certification.

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of computer forensics and investigations. This course will introduce students to computing investigations by preparing them to acquire, examine and summarize digital evidence.

Semester Availability (Subject to Change): Fall

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course is an examination of how software and hardware can be used to provide a perimeter of defense in protecting resources, and how security is addressed in both wireless and wired networks. Topics include the use of tools such as wireless access points, proxy servers, VPN's, auditing, intrusion detection systems and firewalls. This course prepares students to take the Tactical Perimeter Defense exam for the Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) certification.

PREREQUISITES: Completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

Credits: (3)