IT 200

Networking Technologies (3 CR)

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of networking technology. Concepts covered include network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs and WANs, the layers of the OSI reference model, cabling practices, network topologies, and IP addressing.

IT 203

Voice over IP Fundamentals (4 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 200

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of Voice over IP (VoIP) networking technology. Concepts covered include an explanation of the national voice and data network, telephony terminology, VoIP protocol analysis and telephony survey techniques. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 205

Implementing Windows Client (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 200

The focus of this course is the use of Microsoft Windows as an operating system in a business environment. Planning a simple network system, installation and configuration of the software and hardware, resource management, connectivity, running application software under Windows, monitoring and optimizing system hardware, and troubleshooting all lead the student to a deeper understanding of local area network use and administration. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 221

Windows Server (3 CR)

Prerequisites: IT 200 and ELEC 126 and IT 205

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform competently in the role of a network administrator utilizing the Windows network operating system. Students completing this course will be able to accomplish basic fundamental network management tasks, including planning server roles and subsequent requirements, planning the network file system, implementing user accounts and file system security, implementing network printing, and managing the network servers. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 225

Windows Active Directory Services (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 221

The focus of this course is using Microsoft Windows Server or Advanced Server software to install, configure and troubleshoot Active Directory components, Domain Name Space (DNS) for Active Directory and Active Directory security solutions. The course also emphasizes the skills required to manage, monitor and optimize the desktop environment using Group Policy. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 227

SQL Server Administration (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 221

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to administer an SQL server installation. Topics covered include installing, upgrading and configuring SQL servers using SQL utilities; working with databases and users; backing up and restoring databases and log files; automating maintenance tasks; managing, copying and moving data; replicating; tuning; and troubleshooting. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 228

Exchange Server (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 225

This course is designed to provide network administrators with information that enhances their ability to manage an Exchange server network. Included are topics related to server and client mail management and server performance, e-mail concepts and advanced Internet networking. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 230

UNIX Fundamentals (3 CR)

This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the UNIX operating system environment. Students successfully completing this course will be able to execute common Unix commands and utilities; and accomplish basic system tasks such as navigating the file system, applying file system security, managing user accounts, installing and configuring user software, using the printing environment, and managing the resources of a basic Unix system. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 231

UNIX Administration (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 230

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform competently as a Unix system administrator. Students successfully completing this course should be able to perform basic system administration tasks including installing, configuring and troubleshooting a basic Unix system, managing devices, implementing the printing environment, creating and maintaining file systems, installing packages, and configuring the graphical user interface. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 232

UNIX Networking and Security (4 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 231

This course is designed to provide network administrators with information that enhances their ability to manage a Unix network in the enterprise. Included are topics that are related to Unix management of DNS, DHCP, NFS, and Samba. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hr. lab/wk.

IT 245

Network Infrastructure (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 221

This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the ability to install, manage, monitor, configure and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing and WINS in a Windows 2000 network infrastructure. In addition, it will provide an in-depth understanding of the ability to manage, monitor and troubleshoot Network Address Translation and Certificate Services. Laboratory exercises will accompany the lectures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 246

Introduction to Routers (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 200

This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of network routing and the operation of routers. Topics include installing and configuring routers, OPSF and Link State routing protocols, working with metrics and route selection, and TCP/IP configuration. Programming and setup using Cisco routers will be conducted. Laboratory exercises will accompany lectures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 247

Introduction to Wide-Area Networks (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 246

This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of internetworking. Topics include local area network segmentation using switches and routers. Wide area network physical technologies will be studied. Configuring WAN protocols using PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay will be presented. Securing the network with standard and extended access lists will be performed. IP and IPX routing will be covered. Programming and configuration will be conducted using Cisco routers and switches. Laboratory exercises will accompany lectures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 249

Advanced Routing (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 247

This course provides advanced instruction of Cisco routers found in medium to large networks. It is intended for students preparing for advanced Cisco certification. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco services required to build a scalable router network. Topics covered include extending IP addressing, implementing OSPF for a single area and multiple areas, configuring EIGRP, and implementing BGP. This course will follow semester five in the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.

IT 250

Networking Seminar (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 225 and IT 247

This course is designed to teach advanced concepts in information technology. Topics covered are section specific and include e-mail servers, Web servers, database servers, routing, switching and advanced LAN design concepts. Prerequisites are posted for each section. Students may use this course as a capstone for applying concepts and procedures developed in previous courses using realistic business scenarios. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 251

Network Security Fundamentals (4 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 247

This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. Topics covered include authentication, the types of attacks and malicious code that may be used against computer networks, the threats and countermeasures for e-mail, Web applications, remote access, and file and print services. A variety of security topologies will be discussed as well as technologies and concepts used for providing secure communication channels, secure internetworking devices, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls. Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce the concepts. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 252

Firewall Security (4 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 247

This course is designed to teach students how to protect local area networks (LANs) using firewall security devices. It focuses on the overall security process based on a security policy with an emphasis on hands-on skills. It covers the basic functionality of the Cisco Private Internet Exchange (PIX) product family. Students will learn specific PIX configurations and settings designed to maximize security. This course is also intended to prepare students to pass the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Certification exam. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 253

Advanced Switching (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 247

This course provides advanced instruction of Cisco switches found in medium to large networks. It introduces students to the deployment of the state-of-the art campus Local Area Networks (LAN). The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) services to build reliable scalable multilayer-switches LANs. Students will develop skills with Virtual LANs (VLAN), Virtual Trunking Protocol (VTP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), inter-VLAN routing, redundancy, Quality of Service (QoS) issues, campus LAN security, and transparent LAN services.

IT 254

Remote Access Networks (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 247

This is an advanced course that covers the techniques and features for enabling or enhancing Wide Area Network (WAN) and remote access solutions. It focuses on using one or more of the available WAN dialup or permanent connection technologies for remote access between enterprise sites. This course includes asynchronous modem connections, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) features, and network security using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Students will apply common remote access solutions including ISDN Basic Rate Interface and Primary Rate Interface (BRI and PRI), Dial-On-Demand Routing (DDR), Frame Relay, dial backup, Quality of Service (QOS), and Authentication Authorization Accounting (AAA). 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 255

Wireless Security (4 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 247

This course is designed to teach the student how to build, maintain and configure security on a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It provides the student with hands-on projects to reinforce WLAN concepts from LAN cabling and other information technology and electronics courses. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to design, document and troubleshoot the security plan and operation of a WLAN. This course is also intended to prepare the student to pass the Cisco Wireless LAN Certification exam. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 271

Information Technology Internship I (3 CR)

Prerequisites: IT 210 or IT 221 or IT 230 and approval of the assistant dean

This course affords the student the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work environment. It will provide advanced information technology students with appropriate on-the-job experience with area employers, under instructional oversight, which will promote the student's career goals. Student will work a total of 300 hours a semester at an approved job site.

IT 272

Information Technology Internship II (3 CR)

Prerequisites: IT 271 and approval of the assistant dean

This course is a continuation of IT 271, Internship I. It provides the student additional opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work environment. Students will work a total of 300 hours per semester at an approved job site.