Data Communications Technology DCOM 101 – 3 Credits Introduction to Data Communications Provides an overview of computer networking including servers, switches, routers, LAN's, WAN's, network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, network topologies, and wireless. Topics include network design, implementation, and management, ssecurity configuration, and troubleshooting. Designed for a student pursing a career in networking. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Co-requisite: CSIT 101 DCOM 141 – 4 Credits Introduction to PC Repair and Operation Designed to provide an introduction to the expansive microcomputer field. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic technical understanding of the function and operation of the major elements of personal computer systems. The course focuses on microcomputer operating systems, broad concepts, and diagnostic tools that allow the student to rapidly determine the condition of a PC system and how best to rectify a fault. This is the first of a two-course sequence designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: CSIT 101 or consent of Program Coordinator Lab fee: $15.00 DCOM 142 – 3 Credits Introduction to Linux/UNIX Provides students with the fundamental concepts of Linux and other UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems. Students will use command line utilities, learn basics of shell scripting, pipes, redirection, filename generation and programming fundamentals. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: CSIT 101 or DCOM 101 or DCOM 141. DCOM 161 – 3 Credits Fiber Optics Examines the fundamental principals behind basic data and voice transmission via fiber optic cable; covers light theory, refraction, reflection, critical angle, cable mode and index ratings, and installation and termination techniques. This course is taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. DCOM 201 – 4 Credits Windows Professional Students will install, configure, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft's client/workstation operating system. Topics include: User and group management, disk configuration, protocol installation and configuration, network connectivity, security and performance optimization. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Corequisite: DCOM 101 or DCOM 141 DCOM 202 – 4 Credits Windows Server Students will install, configure, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server operating system. Topics include: Server administration, disk mirroring, Active Directory, NTFS permissions, global groups, remote management and performance monitoring. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 201 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 203 – 4 Credits Windows Network Infrastructure Students will implement and configure a secure network infrastructure that ensures reliable network connectivity. Topics include: installation of network protocols and services, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, internetworking, remote access, DNS, encryption, and authentication. Helps prepare for th MCP exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. DCOM 205 – 4 Credits Directory Services Infrastructure Students will install, configure and manage Windows Active Directory domains, servers, and workstations. Topics include: Active Directory design, implementatin, and configuration; Active Directory sites, domains, and organizational units, and group policy configuration. Helps prepare for MCP exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 206 – 4 Credits SQL Server presents the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft's SQL Server. This course, taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. DCOM 207 – 4 Credits Exchange Server Presents the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft's Exchange Server. This course taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 208 – 4 Credits Designing Network Infrastructure Presents the methodology to design Microsoft networking environments. Students will perform tasks performed by Network Engineers. This course taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 210 – 4 Credits Windows Network Security Enables the student to design and implement a secure network infrastructure. Students evaluate an organization's existing security system; identify weaknesses; and design and implement the hardware, software, and procedures necessary to reduce or eliminate vulnerability to security threats. Students install and securely configure network hardware and software. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 DCOM 211 – 4 Credits Introduction to Firewalls Explores both hardware and software-based firewall systems. The material covered in this course provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students to design, implement, and administer firewall systems. In today's computing environments, system/network/security administrators must understand how to protect their assets from attacks. Firewall systems are the first line of defense administrators use to protect these assets. Therefore, a thorough grounding in the design, implementation and administration of firewall systems, as well as practical, hands-on experience, is a necessity for any system/network/security administrator. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: DCOM 220 or consent of the Program Coordinator. DCOM 212 – 4 Credits Introduction to Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Presents students with a thorough introduction to both software and hardware based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSes) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSes). This class combines the theoretical concepts and hands-on skills needed to design, implement, and administer both IDSes and IPSes. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems and critical components of well-designed and secure networds. In some cases, these systems act as a second line of defense, protecting company assets from attacks. A thorough grounding in the design, implementation and adminstration of these systems is a necessity for any information security professional. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 252 or consent of Program Coordinator. DCOM 214 – 4 Credits Operating Systems Security Provides students with the hands-on skills needed to protect networks from the inside-out by focusing on Linux and Windows system hardening. The class is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field and the Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) certification exam. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: DCOM 142 or consent of the Program Coordinator. DCOM 215 – 4 Credits Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense Combines an ethical methodology with the hands-on application of security tools to better help students secure their systems. Students are introduced to common countermeasures that effectively reduce and/or mitigate attacks. The class is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field and the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Coordinator. DCOM 217 – 4 Credits Cisco I - Network Fundamentals Provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences in current and emerging networking technologies. The class is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Corequisite: DCOM 101 or consent of the Program Coordinator. Lab fee: $15.00 DCOM 218 – 4 Credits Cisco II - Routing Protocols and Concepts Introduces the student to the architecture, components and operation of routers. This class also explains the principles of routing and the primary routing process. This class is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 217 or consent of the Program Coordinator. DCOM 219 – 4 Credits Cisco III - LAN Switching and Wireless Provides a comprehensive approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. The class is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Corequisite: DCOM 218 or consent of the program coordinator. Lab fee: $15.00 DCOM 220 – 4 Credits Cisco IV - Accessing the WAN Introduces the Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The class is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 219 or consent of the program coordinator. DCOM 235 – 4 Credits Comp Sys Oper,Mntc,Trblesht Deals with the interrelationships between hardware and software at the system level. System components, such as video adapters, mass storage interfaces, and input/output ports, will be introduced and supported through "hands-on" exercises. Diagnostic software will be used to identify and isolate faulty devices and sub-systems. This is the second of a two-course sequence designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examinations. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 141 or consent of Program Coordinator Lab fee: $15.00 DCOM 242 – 4 Credits Linux Shell Scripting Explores advanced concepts of Linux/UNIX shell scripting languages. Various versions of Linux/UNIX shells will be discussed, including the Bourne, Korn, and bash shells as well as an introduction to Perl, Tk/Tcl, and CGI. Students will write shell programs in AIX and Linux environments. Emphasis will be placed on writing scripts to support system and network configuration, interfaces for system utilities, and user programs. This course is taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on environment. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 142 and permission of the Red Hat Academy Program Director DCOM 244 – 3 Credits Red Hat Linux Core Essentials Introduces students to the procedures, processes, commands, and tools needed to become a Red Hat Enterprise Linux power user. This is the first of a two course series designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Red Hat RHCT Certification Exam. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Lab Fee: $15.00 Prerequisites: DCOM 142 and permission of the Red Hat Academy Program Director DCOM 251 – 4 Credits Local Area Networks Exposes students to this important network component through lecture and laboratory experiences; covers planning, installation, maintenance, and management of Local Area Networks (LANs). Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 101 or written permission from program coordinator required Lab fee:$15.00 DCOM 252 – 3 Credits Advanced TCP/IP Surveys the various protocols that comprise today's converging communication and state-of-the-art networks. This course is intended for anyone wishing to understand how communication and network protocols operate: programmers writing network applications, system administrators responsible for maintaining systems and networks utilizing the various protocols, and users who deal with network applications on a daily basis. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: DCOM 251 or consent of the Program Coordinator DCOM 258 – 3 Credits Introduction to Information Security serves the needs of students interested in understanding the field of information Security and how it relates to other areas of information technology (IT). The material covered in this class provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for further study in specialized security fields, or may be used by those interested in a general introduction in the field. This course is also intended to serve the needs of those seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) Security+ certification. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 101 or consent of the Program Director. DCOM 259 – 4 Credits Red Hat Linux System Administration Introduces students to the procedures, commands, and tools needed to become a Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administrator. Students learn in a combination lecture, web, and hands-on environment those skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux Systems including networking and services. This is the second of a two course series designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Red Hat RHCT Certification Exam. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: DCOM 244 or written permission from program director required DCOM 262 – 4 Credits Applied Information Security Functions as the capstone course in the Network Security Certificate program. Students work in teams to carry out an in-depth study of the class network that includes: developing comprehensive security policies and procedures, conducting a vulnerability assessment, utilizing network security tools, methodologies, and best practices to secure the network and its related systems and services, detecting and responding to an intrusion, anticipating and protecting the network from future intrusion, and identifying relevant regulatory, legal, and ethical issues. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisite: DCOM 261 or written permission from program director required DCOM 271 – 1 Credit Internship II DCOM 272 – 2 Credits Internship II DCOM 273 – 3 Credits Internship II DCOM 274 – 4 Credits Internship II