Information Technologies
Courses
Degrees and Certificates
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(Associate in Science)
Required Courses Units
IT 44AR/COMSC 44AR/ELECT 44AR A+ Test Certification……….. 4
IT 44NR/COMSC 44NR Network Plus N+ Test Certification ……… 3
IT 43AR/COMSC 43AR Unix Systems Management…………………. 3
IT 45AR Supporting Network Clients…………………………………… 3
Computer language…………………………………………………………. 3
Plus 9 additional units from any other
courses in the IT series……………………………………………… 9
Total units required for degree major………………………………… 25
NETWORK SECURITY
(Certificate of Achievement)
Required Courses Units
IT 43AR/COMSC 43AR Unix System Management…………………… 3
IT 44AR/COMSC 44AR/ELECT 44AR A+ Test Certification……….. 4
IT 44NR/COMSC 44NR Network Plus N+ Test Certification………. 3
IT 44CR/COMSC 44CR/ELECT 44CR Security +……………………… 3
Total units required……………………………………………………….. 13
Courses
IT 40BR—Digital Imaging for Small Office Home Office (SOHO) (2 units) CSU
IAn introduction to digital photography that explores the composition and aesthetics of photography. Emphasis is on concepts and techniques of image manipulation software. The course addresses printing and displaying photographic portfolios. It will show the use of digital images in webpage and graphic publications. (L) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 40ER—Optimizing Computers and Networks Through Gaming (4 units) CSU
Covers the necessary computer troubleshooting and repair networking, internet research, and overall computer knowledge needed to use sophisticated networked and online games. Will include hands-on activities such as labs and projects to further learning and experience. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 41AR—Networking Technologies (4 units) CSU
Review the history and development of computer networking, contrasting the various current network protocols; materials will cover digital encoding schemes, international industry standards, models for telecommunication, and other topics related to modern computer networking. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 41BR—Routing Technologies (3 units) CSU
Review all current major routing protocols and technology in Wide Area Networks (WAN). (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 41DR—Wide-Area Networking (4 units) CSU
Cisco Systems Wide-Area Networking configuration and maintenance of wide-area network (WAN) routers, switches, and virtual LANS. Prerequisite: IT 41BR. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 42AR—Internet Literacy and Safety (3 units) CSU
Exposes the student to a wide range of topics relating to the Internet. Students will learn how to perform basic searches, work with email, manage and tune the web browser, and make the Internet a practical and functional part of everyday life. Designed to ease the fears of the novice and enhance the ability of the intermediate user. (L) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 42BR—Web Page Management and Design
(3 units) CSU
Fundamentals of Web publishing using Adobe Systems Sponsored Curriculum and software from Cisco Academies world-wide program. The course will focus on HTML, design, writing, editing, and maintenance of web pages; emphasis on web page elements such as HTML, image editing, ADA design, and project management. Real-life informational and interactive presentations to include testing and maintenance of web sites on the World Wide Web. (L) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 42CR—Maximizing Internet Resources (1.5 units) CSU
Familiarize students with techniques and tools to perform in-depth personal and/or academic research. Special attention will be paid to finding, organizing and managing online resources, email and other forms of electronic storage and transfer, different methods for determining credibility and citation of electronic resources. (L) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 42DR—Web Tools for Business (3 units) CSU
Exposure to different web-enabled tools useful in business settings. Tools will include web enabled email packages, the ability to manage emaill accounts, file sharing systems, encryption to protect data. Student will be able to install, back up and manage tools upon completion of the course. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 42ER—Creating a Web Presence (3 units) CSU
Students will be able to install and manage a contents management system (CMS) and shopping cart to create a web presence for a business. Students will create a template for the CMS and brand it to a company. They will have the option to brand the template to their own company or a fictitious business created for the class. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 43AR—Unix System Management (3 units) CSU
Responsibilities and operations of a Unix System Manager, including installation of a Unix type operating system, management of the file structure, user creation, security systems, system commands, implementation of various environment shells, script construction and network management. Lab exercises under the Linux Operating System to demonstrate proper system management techniques. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 44AR – A+ Test Certification CSU
Fundamentals of personal computer (PC) hardware, including ports, boards, buses, memory, disk drives, controllers, monitors, and printers, as well as PC configuration, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics; stresses the skills required to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Test. Computer-aided instruction and lab exercises included. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 44CR—Security + (3 units) CSU
The course provides an overview of network security basics including general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, operational and organizational security and cryptography basics. (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.) (LM)
IT 44NR—Network Plus N+ Test Certification
(4 units) CSU
Fundamentals of networking hardware and software including network topology, OSI (open system interconnect) communications model, networking practices, installation, maintaining and troubleshooting network hardware and software. Course stresses skills required to pass the CompTIA N+ Certification Test. Lecture, computer-aided instruction and lab exercises are included. LM (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 45AR—Supporting Network Clients (3 units) CSU
Implementation and support of network clients, which includes installation and deployment, configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Preparation for certification examination. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
IT 45BR—Supporting Network Servers (3 units) CSU
Implementation and support of network servers, which includes installation and deployment, configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Provide network services such as file and print, security, fault-tolerance, printing, remote access and cross-platform, multi-protocol interoperability. Preparation for certification examination. Knowledge of supporting network clients is highly recommended. (LM) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)