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Computer Networking & Systems CNS105 - Networking Essentials
This course presents the fundamentals of electronic data communications with emphasis on local area networks. Students gain the knowledge necessary to design and install a local area network. Students are introduced to the terminology and concepts of electronic communications systems including the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. Topics include network hardware and software requirements, information structures, transmission protocols and network architecture. Recommend CIS 101 or CIS 103 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS110 - Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System
Course presents most recent release of Windows. Topics include knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System (OS) software on stand-alone and client computers in workgroup or domain. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 105 or knowledge of fundamentals of current networking technology, or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS111 - Microsoft Windows Server Operating System
Course provides knowledge and skills to install and configure a Windows Server Local Area Network (LAN). Focus is on most recent release of Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 110 or CompTIA A+ or Network+ Certifications, or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS114 - Microsoft Managing a Windows Server Operating System
Course presents challenges faced in managing and supporting Microsoft Windows Network, to network professional. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.Recommend: CNS 111 or consent of the instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS116 - Microsoft Implementing and Maintaining Windows Network Infrastructure
Course provides knowledge and hands-on skill training necessary to implement, configure, manage, and maintain Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure. Intended for candidates pursuing systems administrator and systems engineer track, or who are responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining server networking technologies. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS117 - Microsoft Planning and Optimizing Windows Network Infrastructure
Course provides knowledge and skills to plan and maintain Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure. Intended for candidates pursuing systems administrator and systems engineer track, or for candidates currently supporting competitive platform who want to enhance job skills on Microsoft Windows Server networking technologies. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 116 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS120 - Microsoft Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Windows Active Directory
Course provides knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory service infrastructure. Appropriate for individuals currently supporting competitive platform and wanting to enhance skills using Windows Server Active Directory. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.Recommended: CNS 117 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS130 - Novell Administration
Course provides hands-on instruction in administration of local area network (LAN). Topics include current version of the Novell NetWare operating system software; network administration, security, managing user accounts, backup and printing. Recommended: CNS 105 (formerly LAN 105) or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS132 - Novell Design and Implementation
Course provides hands-on skill development needed to create NDS design and implementation strategy. Intended for network administrators. Topics include completing design strategy and implementation using templates, which can be re-use to create design for workplaces; strategies and schedules used to complete NetWare implementation. Recommended: CNS 130 (formerly LAN 160) or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS134 - Novell Advanced Administration
Course continues CNS 130, (formerly LAN 160) Provides hands-on instruction in advanced topics related to configuration and administration of local area network (LAN) using current version of the Novell NetWare operating system software. Topics include upgrading versions and services, installation, managing directory, network backup, internet utilities, server management, and remote access. Recommended: CNS 130 (formerly LAN 160) or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 4; lab: 0)
Fee: $40 CNS136 - Novell Service and Support
Course presents hardware technology of network systems. Topics include requirements and applications of communication networks; identification of components of a local area network system; hardware topologies and connections of hybrid networks Focus is on hardware design, installation, management, customization and troubleshooting. Recommended: CNS 134 (formerly LAN 260) or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS140 - Cisco Network Infrastructure Essentials
Course examines physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. Topics include overview of industry and worldwide standards; types of media and cabling; physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Focus of hands-on, lab-oriented course is documentation, design and installation issues, laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. Course helps prepare for BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level 1 exam. Students cannot receive credit for both ELT 105 and CNS 140.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $50 CNS141 - Cisco Network Fundamentals
The course provides knowledge and skills about architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. This course will us the Open System Interconnection Reference Model (OSI) and the Transport Control Protocol / Internet Protocol suite (TCP/IP) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. In addition the course will provide students with knowledge and skills to understand the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations. This is the first course in the Cisco CCNA Exploration Academy sequence of four courses. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. Recommend CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator, or program chair
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $50 CNS142 - Cisco Network Routing Protocols and Concepts
The course provides knowledge and skills in the architecture, components, and operation of routers, the principles of routing and routing protocols. The course will provide hands-on experience with analysis, configure, verification, and troubleshooting of the primary routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv2,) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the second course in the Cisco CCNA Exploration Academy sequence of four courses. Prerequisite: CNS 141; a passing grade must be registered on the Cisco Assessment Server.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $50 CNS143 - Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless
This course provides the knowledge and skills of the theoretical and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. The course covers hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. Topics covers configure a basic switch configuration, implementation of Virtual Local Area Networks, (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and Inter-V LAN routing in a converged network, Spanning Tree Protocol and WLAN in a small-to-medium network. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the third course in the Cisco CCNA Exploration Academy sequence of four courses. Prerequisite CNS 142 a passing grade must be registered on the Cisco Assessment Server.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $50 CNS144 - Cisco Accessing the WAN
This course provides the knowledge and skills of the Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and network services required by converged applications in Enterprise networks. The course uses the Cisco Network Architecture to introduce integrated network services and explains how to select the appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. Topics cover the implementation, configuration and troubleshoot of common Data Link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services in common Enterprise network. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the last course in the Cisco CCNA Exploration Academy sequence of four courses. Prerequisite CNS 143 a passing grade must be registered on the Cisco Assessment Server
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $50 CNS145 - Cisco Fundamentals of Wireless Networking
Course prepares students to achieve the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist Designation. Focus is on design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless LANs. Prerequisite: CNS 142 (formerly CNA 112) or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS147 - Fundamentals of VoIP - Cisco Call Manager Express
Course introduces VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Content includes fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to telephony systems in a business environment; VoIP Basics, protocols, standard features, equipment, installing hardware and software. IP phones and Cisco CME (call manager express) will be used in a lab environment.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS150 - Microsoft Windows Desktop Technician
Course provides knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot basic problems end users will face while running Microsoft Windows Desktop in an Active DirectoryŽ network environment, or workgroup environment related to configuring and maintaining applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and other applications that run on a Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System. Intended for students who are new to Microsoft Windows Desktop software. Focus is on most recent release of Microsoft Windows Desktop software. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 110 or consent of instructor, coordinator, or program chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $50 CNS155 - Business Desktop Deployment
Course provides knowledge and skills to successfully deploy Microsoft Windows business desktop operating systems and applications throughout a business enterprise. Course also introduces the deployment life cycle, which consists of planning for the deployment, building and customizing the deployment method, and then implementing the actual deployment. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS170 - Principles of Information Security
Course presents balance between security management and technical components of security. Focus is on Security Systems Development Life Cycle (SecSDLC). Topics include structured methodology as supportive framework to guide students through examination of components of information domain of Information Security Network; preparation for appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. Recommend: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS171 - Hardening Network Security
Course provides students with the technical knowledge and skills in scripting required for tighten down security in computer network and systems. Course includes practical knowledge and step-by-step directions for securing a diverse network with multiple devices and operating systems. This course also assist students in preparing for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. Recommend CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS172 - Network Defense and Countermeasures
This course provides students with the knowledge and concepts needed for protecting computers and networks. The course covers intrusion detection, develop a security policy, implement Network Address Translation (NAT) and packet filtering by installing proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private network (VPNs). The course also assists students in preparation for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. Recommend: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS174 - Introduction to Computer Forensics
This course provides students with the knowledge and solid foundation by introducing Computer Forensics as an entry into the professional field of Computer Forensics and investigation. The course covers current and past Operating Systems and a range of computer hardware and forensics software tools. The course also assists students in preparing for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. Recommend: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS176 - Security+ Certification
Course provides knowledge necessary to understand core concepts of the threats to a computing infrastructure. Content includes securing a network infrastructure; understanding encryption technologies; securing communications and applications; and responding to incidents. Students create and maintain a secure network infrastructure. Course prepares students to become certified in Security+ Certification examination administered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Recommended: CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS181 - Advanced Network Security I
Course examines overall security process. Topics include security policy design and management, security technologies, products and solutions. Hands-on situations; focus is on development of skills to install, program, and maintain routers, switches and firewalls. Recommended: Experience with routers/switches and Windows networking, or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS182 - Advanced Network Security II
Course explores advanced security technologies. Focus is on skills in router remote access, VPN (virtual private network), PIX Firewall translations and connections. Hands-on situations. Topics include installation, maintenance, and programming of routers, switches, and firewalls; highlight on intrusion detection, monitoring and management. Recommended: CNS 181 (formerly CNA 181/LAN 181) or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $40 CNS190 - Microsoft Windows Command Line Administration
Course concentrates on Command Line support for the new DOS-like 32-bit language irrevocably linked to Windows Server that boasts a vast range of functions, commands, and application, using intermediate and advanced tools. Topics include knowledge and skills necessary to administer Microsoft Windows Network in variety of environments from the Command Line or Command Prompt. Focus is on most recent release of Windows. Recommended: CNS 111, or knowledge of the fundamentals of current networking technology, or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)
Fee: $30 CNS195 - TCP/IP Packet Analysis
This course covers creating, administering and maintaining an information system with TCP/IP protocol (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) and utilities on computer networks, which is the basic provision of Internet services. Recommended: CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $30 CNS201 - Microsoft Designing a Windows Active Directory Infrastructure
Course provides students with the knowledge and skills to design an Active Directory network infrastructure and directory service for a Microsoft Windows Server environment. Focus is on the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.Prerequisite: CNS 120 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS203 - Microsoft Designing Security for a Windows Network
Course provides knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure. Topics include assembling design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. Focus is on most recent release of Window. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 120 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS205 - Microsoft Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Network
Course provides knowledge and skills to implement, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot security in a Windows Server network infrastructure. Topics include planning and configuring a Windows Server public key infrastructure (PKI); planning security templates based on computer role (e.g., SQL Server computer, Microsoft Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server). Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 120 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS207 - Microsoft Installing, Configuring and Administering SQL Server
Course provides knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server. Focus is on most recent release of Windows. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications and is a core examination in the Microsoft Database Administration (MCDBA) curriculum. Recommended: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS209 - Microsoft Implementing & Managing Exchange Server
Course provides knowledge and skills to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure, which is used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server. Focus is on most recent release of Windows. ). Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS210 - Microsoft Deploying and Managing Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA)
Course provides knowledge and skills to deploy and manage Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server in an enterprise environment. Intended for Web administrators, network administrators, and security administrators. Course also offers information necessary to pass Microsoft Certification examination. Recommended: CNS 117 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS211 - Microsoft Creating and Maintaining Web Server Using IIS
Course provides knowledge and skills to deploy and manage Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server by configuring IIS using Internet Service Manager; establishing WWW, SMPTP, FTP, and NNTP services; implementing Secure Sockets Layer 3.0; authenticating a Web site; and adding visual servers and directories. Course also offers information necessary to pass Microsoft Certification examination. Recommend: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS220 - Microsoft Designing a Windows Networking Infrastructure
Course provides students with the knowledge and skills to design a Windows Network infrastructure for a Microsoft Windows Server environment. It covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.Prerequisite: CNS 201, CNS 211 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $50 CNS238 - UNIX Network Services Administration
Course covers UNIX network services and administration using LINUX Operating System. Content includes: network technology and terms; TCP/IP installation and configuration; network hardware installation; secure INETD super daemon installation and TCPD wrappers; configuration of network services - Domain Name Services (DNS); DHCP; Apache (Web server); SMTP/SENDMAIL; File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server; Network File Server (NFS); SAMBA (Windows Network Server); Secure Shell (SSH); Secure Socket Layer; firewalls and packet filters; and packet sniffers and intrusion detections systems. Credit cannot be received in both CNS 238 and CIS 238. Recommended: CIS 228 or comparable experience or consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS240 - Microsoft Introduction to Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Administration
Course introduces knowledge and skills to install, configure, and manage Windows Small Business Server (SBS). Focus is on most recent release of Windows Small Business Server. Course also offers information necessary to pass Microsoft Certification examination. Recommended: CNS 110 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS241 - Microsoft Advanced Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Administration
IV. Course provides knowledge of advanced features needed to install, configure, and manage Windows Small Business Server (SBS). Focus is on most recent release of Windows Small Business Server. Course also offers information necessary to pass Microsoft Certification examination. Recommended: CNS 240 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $40 CNS251 - Internship Experience
Course consists of direct work experience, minimum ten hours per week in computer networking related environment in an approved Corporation or Business. Topics include applying previously learned computer-networking skills and knowledge to daily work activities; working closely with the CNS instructor; meeting frequently in classroom or online to integrate work experience with course activities. Recommend: Completion of a minimum of 15 credits in CNS with a grade of C or better in each course and consent of instructor, department coordinator, or chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 10)
Fee: $50 CNS290 - Topics in Computer Networking and Systems
Course covers variety of different topics current with technological advances in computer networking and systems/LAN. Topics identified for each section of course. Course may be repeated up to three times with different topics. Prerequisite may vary by topic.
1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 1-4; lab: 1-4)
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