INT101 College Success Seminar 1-0-1
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of critical thinking as they apply to foundational college success. It is an introduction to the academic environment of the college and its unique challenges. Through the development of specific study plan and career portfolio, students will identify techniques they will use to achieve academic success and support lifelong learning.
INT102 Learning Community Seminar 2-0-2
This course is specifically designed to support participation in learning communities through two interrelated components. One component is a direct and integrative approach to study skill development and application. The other component establishes a seminar approach to synthesizing and unifying the concepts or themes of the individual courses in the learning community cluster. (This course will fulfill the INT 101 College Success Seminar Requirement.)
INT103 Essential Skills for College Success 3-0-3
Essential Skills for College Success is a college preparatory course that addresses the distinct skills students need to be successful. Areas of study include: time management, learning styles, technology, diversity, study skills, critical thinking, goal setting, research, and presentation skills. Special attention is given to the difference between high school and college as well as the relationship between college and career. Course activites, whether they are on campus or online, will foster academic preparedness and college adjustment.
IST112 Applied Logic 3-0-3
The course will present formal logic with a concentration on Classical and Symbolic Logic. Control flow, data manipulation and planning methods will be discussed, including diagramming and pseudo-coding. This course will emphasize systems thinking as an approach to solving problems and understanding formal logic. Programming theory and logic will be presented with hands-on practice in model environments, while students are provided with essential problem-solving methods, techniques and disciplines. Students will develop confidence in applying programming solutions, will be exposed to pertinent terminology, and will learn the effective use of reference material.
IST113 IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software 2-2-3
This course is sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company and presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Through hands on activities and laboratory exercises, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. The primary objective of this course is to provide the student with a general understanding of computer hardware and system software. The material covered in this course is intended to form a foundation of technical knowledge for system analysis, design, configuration, procurement, and management. In addition, an introduction to networking is included. This course helps prepare students for the industry recognized CompTIA's A+ certification.
IST114 IT Essentials: Network Operating Systems 2-2-3
This course is an introduction to networking as well as an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking networking operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, backup procedures, and remote access. This course continues the preparation in IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software of the students for the CompTIA's A+ certification. Both of the IT Essentials courses introduce students to information technology and data communication.
IST118 LAN Technologies 2-2-3
This course covers the first two of the four modules of the Cisco Academy Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) certification preparation program (the last two modules are covered in IST121 WAN Technologies). This course covers the characteristics and implementation details of Local Area Network technologies, primarily focusing on Ethernet LANs. Networking devices including hubs, switches, and routers are investigated in theory and practice through both discussion and extensive laboratory experiences. Horizontal layer and vertical backbone networking implementation are explored, implemented, and analyzed.
IST121 WAN Technologies 2-2-3
This course covers the last two modules in the Cisco Academy Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preparation program. The primary foci of these modules are WAN technologies including Frame Relay, ISDN, and ATM. In addition, advanced switching and encapsulation protocols such as VLAN and PPP are addressed. Prerequisite: IST118.
IST141 Fundamentals of UNIX 2-2-3
Fundamentals of UNIX teach you how to use UNIX operating system and introduce you to the Common Desktop Environment (CDE). The class is for new users of the UNIX environment and CDE. You will learn fundamental command-line features of the UNIX environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells, and basic network use. CDE features include Applications Manager, Text Editor, printing, and mail.
IST151 Windows Network Operating Systems 2-2-3
Windows operating systems are popular in the networking world. This course is aimed at developing competencies in installation, configuration, diagnosing and customizing Windows operating systems in networked environments. The relationship between Windows implementations and standard protocols and services as they relate to workstation systems will be emphasized.
IST161 Introduction to Information Assurance 2-2-3
Provide information systems and users with the basic knowledge of their role and responsibilities towards protecting information systems resources. Discussion will include workstation and office security, types of malicious programs such as viruses, access control schemes and management. This will provide a foundation for further study of systems security and protection issues such as terminology, threats to information resources, computer abuse, and system vulnerabilities. This course maps to much of the Security+ Certification.
IST200 Communication Electro-Optics 2-2-3
As information systems approach physical limitations in performance, understanding electronics, optics, and electromagnetic propagation is critical for IST professionals. Physical layer operation including communications theories, guided and unguided signal propagation, and physical layer phenomena are explored using intuitive, modeled, and experimental approaches. Prerequisite: IST113 or IST118 or equivalent competencies.
IST211 PC Technician 2-2-3
This course will prepare the student to disassemble, reassemble, repair, upgrade and otherwise work with the hardware of computers in a hands-on environment. Students will become familiar with past and present PC architectures with a view to passing the A+ Certification hardware core examination. Topics will include installation, configuration, diagnosing, and troubleshooting PC components. Operating system core examinations will also be discussed. Prerequisite: IST113 or equivalent competencies.
IST218 Building Remote Access Networks 2-2-3
In the Building Remote Access Networks course, students build, configure and troubleshoot remote access networks that interconnect central sites to remote sites, such as branch and SOHO offices. Controlling access to the central site, as well as to maximize bandwidth utilization over the remote links is emphasized. Prerequisite: IST121or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
IST220 Advanced Routing 2-2-3
Advanced Routing continues the exploration of developing scaleable IP networks using advanced implementation of VLSM, private addressing, and NAT to optimize IP address utilization. Laboratory experiences will implement the RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols. In addition, details of the important techniques used for route filtering and route redistribution will be explored. Prereqisite: IST121 or Cisco Certified Newtwork Associate (CCNA) certification.
IST221 MultiLayer Switching 2-2-3
Multilayer Switching enables network administrators to implement appropriate technologies to build scalable multilayer switched networks; build switched networks using multilayer switching technologies; create and deploy a global intranet; and implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use multilayer switches. The knowledge from this course will also enable learners to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for LAN switching that are self-supported or transported via service provider. Pre-requisite: IST121 or CCNA certification. Pre-requisite: IST 121 or CCNA Certification.
ST227 Internetwork Troubleshooting 2-2-3
The goal of Internetwork Troubleshooting is to provide learners with hands-on experience in troubleshooting sub-optimal performance in a converged network. Proficiency in troubleshooting internetworks is an integral part of the technical requirements for networking professionals. This lab-intensive course provides extensive opportunities to work hands-on with advanced internetworking configurations. Pre-requisite: IST121 or CCNA Certification.
IST228 Network Implementation 2-2-3
Network design and installation methods are utilized to plan and install horizontal layer and vertical backbone networks. Networks are designed, specified, and proposed using industry documentation and cost/performance analysis techniques. Students will implement their design to create an operational network, which is analyzed to prove the effectiveness of their plan, use installation equipment, materials, and standards. Prerequisite: IST121 or equivalent competencies.
IST251 Windows Network Operating Systems Services 2-2-3
Windows networking services including DHCP, DNS, WINS, remote access and security features are explored, installed, and configured in this strong laboratory experience course. The services are explored with respect to standard protocols and their impact on the operation of the network. Prerequisite: IST151 or equivalent competencies.
IST257 Windows Network Operating Systems Administration 2-2-3
Managing mid-size and enterprise networks requires a full understanding of administration tools and procedures. This course utilizes Windows administration tools and services to manage enterprise network systems both locally and remotely. Prerequisite: IST251 or equivalent competencies.
IST262 Advanced Network Security 2-2-3
This course in the IST Security track focuses on the overall security processes with a major emphasis on hands-on skills in the areas of secure perimeter, secure connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. Specific labs include: data encryption technology, VPNs including L2TP, PPTP, GRE, and IKE, AAA Security, TACACS+, IPSec, Perimeter routers & advanced ACL/CBAC/PAM, TCP Intercept & Denial of Service attacks, NAT/PAT. Some knowledge of TCP/IP protocol is assumed. This course covers many of the Security+ Certification Domains of Knowledge. Prerequisite: IST 260 or equivalent competencies.
IST264 Configuring Cisco PIX Security Appliance 2-2-3
This course in the IST Security track focuses on the configuration of the Cisco PIX Security Appliance, with a major emphasis on hands-on skills in the areas of secure perimeter, secure connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. Specific labs include: basic configuration, DHCP server, NAT/PAT, conduits, multiple interfaces, advanced ACL/CBAC/PAM, object groups, AAA Security, CSACS, advanced protocols and intrusion detection systems, failover and system maintenance. Some knowledge of TCP/IP protocol is assumed. This course covers many of the Security+ Certification Domains of Knowledge. Prerequisite: IST 261 or equivalent competencies.
IST275 Network Protocols and Services 2-2-3
Understanding network protocols and services is essential for a working with network systems. This course provides in-depth coverage of key protocols and services that are key ingredients in network systems. A primary focus on TCP/IP will include explorations of other Layer 3 and 4 protocols including TCP/IP, IPX, SNMP and ICMP. Upper layer protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, Telnet and FTP will also be investigated. Pre/Corequisites: IST121 or IST114 or equivalent competencies.
IST281 Internship 1-8-3
This capstone course will allow students to receive on-the-job experience at an off-site location related to their specific area of academic concentration. Students are required to work eight hours per week at paid/unpaid positions that meet the criteria established by the Internship Manual. A seminar meeting one period per week will review internship progress and discuss issues related to successful employment. Outside work as well as research concerning the weekly topic will be required. Prerequisite: completion of course work for the first three semesters of the student's program of study and approval of the department chair and/or program advisor.
IST291 IST Project 1-8-3
The purpose of this experience is to provide qualified students the opportunity to pursue academic work outside the formal classroom setting. Independent Project is an ideal way for a student to specialize in a concentrated area within the Information System Technologies Department. In order to be eligible for this challenging opportunity, students must seek the approval of the Department Chair and work with a faculty advisor to set up a course of study. Students must submit an original project plan prior to acceptance.