Yavapai College

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 100. Introduction to Computer Networking Technology (3). Introduction to technologies, terminology, and skills used in the world of data networking. Emphasis on practical applications of networking and computer technology to real-world problems, including home and small-business network setup. Three lecture.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Computer network fundamentals
2. Network hardware essentials
3. Network topologies and technologies
4. Network media
5. Network protocols
6. Network models and standards
7. Advanced network hardware concepts
8. Network operating systems

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify computer and network components and describe network communication. (1)
2. Describe the function of common network hardware. (2)
3. Compare and contrast characteristics of the major network topologies and technologies. (3)
4. Describe network media characteristics and install network cabling. (4)
5. Configure and describe the operation of network protocols. (5)
6. Describe the OSI and TCP/IP models of networking. (6)
7. Configure and compare network infrastructure hardware. (7)
8. Install and configure a network operating system. (8)

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Dual Enrollment, Lecture

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 110. A+ Computer Technician Certification (4). Install, configure, support, and troubleshoot personal computers. Emphasis on PC hardware, and installation, operation, and upgrade procedures. Focus on practical networking in a PC environment along with server hardware maintenance and troubleshooting. Preparation for the Comp TIA A+ Certification exam. This course, with CNT 120, prepares the learner for the Comp/TIA Server+ Certification Exam. Preparedness Recommendations: Experience using a computer keyboard and accessing the Internet with a web browser. Three lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Information Technology (IT) basics
2. How Computers Work
3. Assembling a Computer
4. Troubleshooting PC Hardware
5. Preventive Maintenance
6. Operating System Fundamentals
7. Troubleshooting Software and Operating Systems
8. Multimedia Capabilities
9. Printers and Printing
10. Hardware Fundamentals for Servers
11. Networking Fundamentals

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Discuss the fundamentals of information technology (IT) and identify major IT components in a PC environment.
2. Install, configure, and upgrade PC hardware components, PC peripherals, and PC firmware.
3. Diagnose and troubleshoot a variety of PC hardware and peripheral component problems.
4. Identify and avoid potential safety hazards while working with PCs.
5. Identify PC components related to the PC motherboard, processors, and memory modules.
6. Implement preventive maintenance procedures.
7. Utilize common PC operating systems and discuss their operation.
8. Diagnose and troubleshoot PC software and operating systems problems.
9. Work with multimedia components in a PC environment.
10. Describe the printing process and identify printer components for a variety of printing technologies.
11. Implement care and maintenance procedures for printers.
12. Compare and contrast server hardware requirements versus PC hardware requirements.
13. Describe redundant disk configurations.
14. Configure and upgrade major server components.
15. Describe basic networking concepts including topologies, protocols, and network components.
16. Install and configure network cards and identify network media types.
17. Identify the causes of common network problems.

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Dual Enrollment, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 115. Network+: Networking Technologies Certification (4). A broad range of networking technologies is examined. Topics include network media, topologies, protocols, operating systems, network management, and security. Preparation for the Comp TIA Network+ certification exam. Three lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Introduction to networking
2. Networking standards and the OSI model
3. Transmission basics and networking media
4. Introduction to TCP/IP
5. Topologies and Ethernet standards
6. Networking hardware
7. WANs and remote connectivity
8. Wireless networking
9. Network operating systems
10. Networking with TCP/IP and the Internet
11. In-depth TCP/IP networking
12. Voice and video over IP
13. Network security
14. Troubleshooting network problems
15. Integrity and availability
16. Network management

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Describe and define introductory network concepts and terms. (1)
2. Identify network standards and describe the seven layers of the OSI networking model. (2)
3. Identify network media types and describe transmission methods. (3)
4. Identify and explain the functions of the core TCP/IP protocols. (4)
5. Describe network topologies and compare Ethernet standards. (5)
6. Identify networking hardware and describe the operation of network devices. (6)
7. Describe the major WAN technologies. (7)
8. Identify and configure various wireless networking techologies. (8)
9. Compare and configure network operating systems. (9)
10.Configure the TCP/IP protocol and devise IP addressing schemes. (10)
11. Explain voice over IP (VoIP) services. (11)
12. Employ network security features. (12)
13. Troubleshoot and manage network problems. (13)
14. Develop policies to ensure network availability and reliability. (14)
15. Manage network components and maintain network documentation. (15)

4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Dual Enrollment, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 120. Introduction to Windows Server (3). Introduction to the Windows Server line of network operating systems. Topics include installation, file systems, networking, directory services, file and printer sharing, and security. Extensive hands-on exercises with realistic scenarios to help students apply new concepts and sharpen problem-solving skills. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Windows Server products and requirements
2. Windows Server installation
3. Server environment
4. Directory services
5. Resource access
6. Printing
7. Data storage
8. Networking
9. Remote access
10. Security

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Describe the Windows Server family of products and define system requirements for each. (1)
2. Install Windows Server and describe the options and requirements for installing Windows Server. (2)
3. Configure the server environment. (3)
4. Install and configure Windows directory services. (4)
5. Manage access to resources. (5)
6. Configure printing services. (6)
7. Manage and configure data storage. (7)
8. Configure and troubleshoot Windows network protocols and services. (8)
9. Configure remote access services. (9)
10. Configure security protocols. (10)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Dual Enrollment, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 121. Windows Client Operating System (3). A thorough examination of the Microsoft Windows client operating system. Installation, management, and support of the Windows client operating systems in a network environment. Includes advanced topics such as disk management, secure network configuration, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Preparation for the Microsoft Windows MCTS certification exam. Prerequisite: CNT 100 or CNT 115 or CNT 120. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Windows client operating system
2. Installing Windows
3. System utilities
4. Disk and file system management
5. User management
6. Windows security features
7. Networking
8. Remote access
9. User productivity and media tools
10. Performance tuning
11. Application support
12. Disaster recovery and troubleshooting
13. Enterprise computing

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Describe the Windows client family of products and define their system requirements. (1)
2. Perform a Windows installation and describe options and requirements for installation. (2)
3. Use Windows system utilities. (3)
4. Manage disks and describe storage technologies. (4)
5. Manage Windows file systems. (4)
6. Work with user accounts and profiles. (5)
7. Describe and implement Windows security features. (6)
8. Configure and troubleshoot Windows network protocols and services. (7)
9. Evaluate methods and configure protocols for remote access. (8)
10. Configure Windows printing and user productivity tools. (9)
11. Use Windows performance management utilities for monitoring and baseline logging. (10)
12. Utilize Windows application management facilities. (11)
13. Troubleshoot Windows configurations and use disaster recovery tools. (12)
14. Configure and manage a Windows client in an enterprise network environment. (13)

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 122. Windows Server I (4). Configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Topics include Active Directory services, group policy, DNS, and certificate services. Preparation for the Windows Server MCTS certification exam. Prerequisite: CNT 120. Three lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Windows Server
2. Active Directory object types
3. Active Directory design and security
4. Account management
5. Windows file and printer services
6. Group policy
7. Windows networking
8. DNS for Active Directory
9. Active Directory infrastructure
10. Active Directory certificate services
11. Active Directory server roles
12. Server management

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Explain Windows Server roles and core technologies. (1)
2. Install Windows Server. (1)
3. List and describe Active Directory object types. (2)
4. Design and secure an Active Directory database. (3)
5. Manage user and computer accounts. (4)
6. Use Windows file and printer services. (5)
7. Configure group policy. (6)
8. Describe the Windows networking paradigm. (7)
9. Configure DNS in an Active Directory environment. (8)
10. Configure and maintain the Active Directory infrastructure. (9)
11. Install and configure Active Directory certificate services and server roles. (10,11)
12. Maintain a Windows server. (12)

4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 123. Windows Server II (3). Configuration and management of a Windows Server network infrastructure. Topics include TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, file and printer sharing, security, and network policy and access services. Prepares students for the Windows Server MCTS certification exam. Prerequisite: CNT 120. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Windows Server
2. Windows Server networks
3. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
4. Domain Name Services (DNS)
5. File services
6. Printing
7. Network policy and access services

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify Windows editions and requirements. (1)
2. Deploy and secure Windows Server and Server Core. (1)
3. Manage and monitor a Windows network and configure Windows network protocols. (2)
4. Administer DHCP on clients and servers. (3)
5. Install and configure a DNS server. (4)
6. Manage a DNS environment. (4)
7. Configure shared file resources. (5)
8. Deploy shared printers. (6)
9. Configure routing and remote access. (7)

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 130. Linux+: Linux Operating System Certification (4). Installation, management, and support of the Linux operating system. Advanced topics including disk management, configuration of network services, and security. Prepares students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification requirements. Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 120 or CNT 121. Three lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Linux installation and setup
2. Linux configuration and system access
3. Linux file systems
4. Linux user accounts and file permission
5. Linux text editors
6. Linux command line interface and shell environments
7. The Linux graphical interface
8. Linux system troubleshooting
9. Linux system and hardware

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Plan for and install a Linux operating system.(1)
2. Identify system hardware requirements and validate Linux support of the hardware.(1, 2, 9)
3. Manage and navigate the Linux file system.(3, 4)
4. Mount file systems and devices.(3)
5. Create and delete users and groups within the Linux environment.(4)
6. Identify and change file permission for users and groups in a Linux environment.(4)
7. Use text editors to create, edit and save files.(5)
8. Modify basic configuration files.(5)
9. Use the Linux command line interface to perform file management, check system status, and manage system configuration.(6)
10. Explain the concept of shell as used in the Linux operating system.(6)
11. Configure, and maintain the Linux graphical interface.(7)
12. Perform basic system management functions using the graphical user interface.(7)
13. Manage and configure network services.(2)
14. Install and configure network and file system security features. (2, 3)
15. Troubleshoot problems involving a Linux operating system. (8)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 135. Security+: Implementing and Maintaining Network Security (3). Network security concepts, communication security, network infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational/organizational security. Emphasis on network authentication and authorization, securing network devices and services, virus remedies, preventing network attacks, and securing remote access. Prepares students for the Comp/TIA Security+ certification. Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 140. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Security elements
2. System Threats and risks
3. System protection
4.Network vulnerabilities and attacks
5. Network defenses
6. Wireless network security
7. Access control
8. Authentication
9. Vulnerability assessments
10. Security auditing
11. Cryptography basics
12. Cryptographic protocols and public key infrastructure
13. Business continuity planning and procedures
14. Policies and legislation

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Define and describe the elements of network security. (1)
2. Identify system threats and risks. (2)
3. Configure security features for critical network infrastructure protocols and devices. (3)
4. Describe system vulnerabilities and types of attacks. (4)
5. Implement and configure network defenses. (5)
6. Configure and describe network security. (6)
7. Configure network access controls. (7)
8. Describe system authentication methods. (8)
9. Assess system vulnerability. (9)
10. Audit network and system security configurations. (10)
11. Define the elements of cryptography. (11)
12. Configure cryptography protocols and describe a public key infrastructure. (12)
13. Devise procedures for business continuity. (13)
14. Develop network security policies. (14)
3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 140. Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4). Introduction to computer networking standards and operation. Includes network topologies, network addressing, basic network design, and cable installation. First of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 120. Three lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Computer hardware and software basics
2. The OSI 7-layer network reference model
3. Local area network technologies
4. Electronics and signals
5. Network media
6. Hubs/repeaters and switches
7. Physical and logical addressing
8. Internet routing
9. TCP/IP concepts
10. IP addressing and subnetting
11. Network protocols
12. Network design and documentation
13. Structured cabling

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify computer hardware and software components as they relate to networking
2. Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model.
3. Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
4. Compare and contrast the OSI model to the TCP/IP networking model
5. Discuss the methods and operation of local area networks
6. Describe how electronic signals are used in LANs
7. Use a voltmeter to measure electronic signals
8. Discuss a variety of network media and its qualities and application
9. Explain the difference between hubs and switches
10. Match network devices to their place in the OSI model.
11. Contrast physical and logical addressing and discuss how each relates to the OSI model
12. Define and describe the function of a MAC address.
13. Configure a computer with a logical address
14. Determine a computer's physical address
15. Identify the role of a router in an internetwork
16. Describe the two parts of network addressing, then identify the parts in specific protocol address examples
17. Describe the different classes of IP addresses
18. Calculate subnet masks to create an IP address scheme
19. Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation
20. Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols
21. Use structured cabling methods to install network media
22. Create and test network data cables

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 150. Cisco Networking Router Technologies (3). Introduction to network routing and router configuration. Includes routing protocols, Cisco IOS commands and operation, and network design using routers. Second of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. Prerequisite: CNT 140. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. WANS and routers
2. Introduction to routers
3. Configuring a router
4. Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
5. Managing Cisco IOS software
6. Routing and routing protocols
7. Distance vector routing protocols
8. TCP/IP Suite error and control messages
9. Basic router troubleshooting
10. Intermediate TCP/IP
11. Access Control Lists (ACLs)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Describe the role of a router in a WAN and identify the working components of a router. (1)
2. Describe the features and operation of the IOS and perform basic IOS commands on a Cisco router. (2)
3. Use the IOS command set to configure a router for network operation. (3)
4. Use CDP commands and telnet to discover and connect to other Cisco networking devices from a router. (4)
5. Describe the IOS boot sequence and perform IOS backup and recovery procedures. (5)
6. Identify and compare various routing protocols. (6)
7. Configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic routing. (7)
8. Identify the purpose and format of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets. (8)
9. Use a number of IOS commands to view status and troubleshoot operation of Cisco routers. (9)
10. Describe the function and operation of Transport Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP). (10)
11. Describe the operation of, and create and apply ACLs on a Cisco router. (11)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 155. Wireless Networking Fundamentals (3). Wireless networking technologies, wireless security, and wireless LAN design best practices. Emphasis on hands-on skills. Helps prepare students for industry wireless certifications. Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 120 or CNT 140 . Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Introduction to wireless LANs
2. 802.11 standards and Network Interface Cards
3. Wireless radio technology
4. Wireless topologies
5. Access points
6. Bridges
7. Antennas
8. Security
9. Application design and site survey preparation
10. Site survey
11. Troubleshooting, management, monitoring and diagnostics

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Define the terms and concepts used to describe wireless networking technologies.(1)
2. Compare and contrast the IEEE 802.11 wireless standards.(2)
3. Describe the operation of wireless access points, bridges, adapters, and antennae.(3)
4. Explain the physical and logical path of data in a wireless LAN.(4)
5. Configure and install wireless access points, bridges, adapters, and antennae.(5, 6, 7)
6. Use both command line and web-based interfaces to design, install, configure, monitor and maintain wireless LANs.(11)
7. Identify wireless security threats and vulnerabilities.(8)
8. Implement wireless security using filtering, wireless encryption protocol (WEP), and a variety of security and authentication protocols.(8)
9. Use proper site survey techniques and safety practices.(9, 10)
10. Configure wireless monitoring technologies.(11)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 160. Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching (3). Intermediate routing concepts and configurations. Configure and install Local Area Networks (LANs) with an emphasis on LAN switching. Design and management of advanced networks. Third of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. Prerequisite: CNT 150. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Introduction to classless routing
2. Single area OSPF
3. EIGRP
4. Switching concepts
5. Switched network design
6. Switch configuration
7. Spanning tree protocol
8. Virtual LANs (VLANs)
9. VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Differentiate between classful and classless routing and know the configurations of each. (1)
2. Configure and analyze OSPF and describe its operation as a link-state routing protocol. (2)
3. Configure a router for EIGRP operation and verify its operation. (3)
4. Reduce layer 2 congestion by segmenting a network using switches. (4)
5. Describe the 3 layer LAN design goals and determine the appropriate equipment for each layer. (5)
6. Configure a switch for default operation and management. (6)
7. Develop a redundant switched topology and configure Spanning-Tree Protocol to deal with bridging loops. (7)
8. Design and configure VLANs and describe their role in networking. (8)
9. Implement VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) on switches and routers. (9)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 170. Cisco WAN Concepts and Projects (3). Introduction to the design and configuration of wide area networks (WANs). Includes terminology and concepts of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Frame Relay and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Cisco threaded case study project and CCNA exam review. Fourth of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. Prerequisite: CNT 160. Two lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Scaling IP Addresses
2. WAN Technologies
3. PPP
4. ISDN and DDR
5. Frame Relay
6. Introduction to Network Administration

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Scale IP addresses using network address translation, port address translation and dynamic host configuration protocol. (1)
2. Describe the most common wide area network (WAN) technologies including standards, protocols, equipment, and topologies. (2)
3. Identify the hardware and software components required for point to point serial communication and perform basic router configurations. (3)
4. Configure ISDN and dial on demand routing and describe the ISDN technology. (4)
5. Compare frame relay topologies and configure routers to operate in these topologies. (5)
6. Identify network management tools and describe common network management protocols. (6)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 180. Web Site Implementation and Management (3). Initiation and organization of a Web site with a Web hosting provider. Emphasis on Web site administrative tasks such as folder and file organization, E-mail and FTP account management, and security settings using an industry standard Web site control panel. Includes installation of Web add-on applications and scripts and monitoring of Web site traffic statistics. This course is cross-listed with WEB 180. Three lecture.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Domain name registration
2. Web hosting services
3. Directory organization
4. FTP settings and operations
5. Directory management
6. Email accounts
7. Basic HTML concepts
8. Web scripts
9. Web applications
10. Website traffic statistics
11. General account settings
12. Advanced features
13. Web site backup

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Research and select a domain name. (1)
2. Research and select a Web host. (2)
3. Plan and implement a directory tree. (3)
4. Use and manage FTP. (4)
5. Manage file folders. (5)
6. Create and configure email accounts. (6)
7. Work with HTML to create basic Web pages. (7)
8. Install and customize CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts. (8)
9. Install, configure and customize Web applications. (9)
10. Analyze statistics, logs, and bandwidth server reports. (10)
11. Manage Web site account settings and observe server status. (11)
12. Configure advanced features. (12)
13. Back up a Web site. (13)

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Additional Activity, Lecture

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 185. IT Project Management (2).Concepts and techniques of information technology project management. Includes project definition, tools and techniques as well as an introduction to project lifecycle, phases, and process groups. Prerequisite: CNT 122 or CNT 150. Two lecture.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Principles of information technology project management
2. The triple constraint
3. Project management elements
4. Project life cycle
5. Project management process groups
6. Project integration management

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Discuss the principles of information technology project management. (1)
2. Describe the triple constraint. (2)
3. Explain the key elements of project management, including stakeholders, knowledge areas, common tools and techniques. (3)
4. Discuss the concepts of project life cycle, including the phases. (4)
5. Identify the five project management process groups, their activities, and their interactions. (5)
6. Describe project integration management as it relates to the project lifecycle. (6)

2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lecture

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 220. Windows Server Administrator (3). Planning and deployment of Windows servers in a domain environment. Emphasis on server installation, server management and monitoring, virtualization, application deployment and high availability planning. Preparation for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (70-646) exam. Prerequisite: CNT 122 and CNT 123. Three lecture.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Server deployments
2. Infrastructure services
3. Active Directory deployment
4. Application services
5. File and print services
6. Storage solutions
7. High availability
8. Server and network security
9. Infrastructure security
10. Server management
11. Server monitoring
12. Backup

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Plan server deployments. (1)
2. Deploy infrastructure services. (2)
3. Design and deploy an Active Directory infrastructure. (3)
4. Plan application and virtualization services. (4)
5. Design and configure file and print services. (5)
6. Plan and deploy network storage solutions. (6)
7. Configure fault tolerance and redundancy. (7)
8. Secure access to server and network resources. (8)
9. Design a public key infrastructure. (9)
10. Perform server administration and maintenance. (10)
11. Monitor server reliability and performance. (11)
12. Plan a backup strategy. (12)

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lab, Lecture, Lecture/Lab

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 294. CNT Project (2). Incorporation of project design, project system analysis, and technology applications. Two lecture.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Project design
2. System analysis
3. Critical analysis of technology

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Design a project that includes Microsoft and/or Linux server technology and routing and switching technology. (1)
2. Analyze project requirements and develop a solution. (2)
3. Analyze available technology and select most appropriate options for the project. (3)

2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lecture

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CNT 296. Internship: Computer Networking Technology (3). Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree or certificate requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.] S/U grading only.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
3. Elements of documentation of experience
4. Planning and time management
5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.

3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Internship

Business & Computer Science Division
Computer Networking Technology Department