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Network Technology
IP SUBNETTING NTEC 103 11 hours of lecture
2 Credits 22 hours of lab
Covers the Internet Protocol (IP) numbering systems IPv4 and IPv6. Includes the following concepts: calculation and converting numbers between DECimal, BINary, and HEXadecimal number systems; understanding the meaning of IP numbers, the purpose/role of the various parts of the number, types/classes of numbers; understanding how to subnet these number ranges using both traditional and VLSM approaches; create supernets, summary routes, and hierachical addressing schemes. No prior computer or network knowledge or experience is required. Prerequisite: MATH 030 eligibility, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS NTEC 125 22 hours of lecture
3 Credits 22 hours of lab
Builds an understanding of network security topics including how hacker attacks are carried out and how to select the right security solutions for each type of risk. Students learn to create clear and enforceable security policies and to keep them up to date; to establish reliable processes for responding to security advisories; to use encryption effectively and recognize its limitations; to secure networks with firewalls, routers, and other devices; and to prevent attacks aimed at wireless networks. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 103, or consent of Instructional Unit. Course Outcomes:
WINDOWS MTA SERVER ADMINISTRATION FUNDAMENTALS NTEC 132 22 hours of lecture
3 Credits 22 hours of lab
Help students prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam 98-365 by building an understanding of server installation, server roles, active directory, storage, server performance management, and server maintenance. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in either NTEC 103 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CLOUD COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS NTEC 142 22 hours of lecture
3 Credits 22 hours of lab
Helps students prepare for the CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification by building an understanding of the following Cloud Computing topics: technical understanding of the foundations of Cloud Computing as compared to traditional IT; integrating Cloud Computing into IT infrastructure; creating economic value by implementing Cloud innovations; and integrating Cloud Computing into an organization's existing compliance, risk and regulatory framework. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 103, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE NTEC 199
1 - 6 Credits
198 hours of clinical Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employee evaluation. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HDEV 195 and 198 or 200 and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] [PNP] Course Outcomes:
INTRODUCTION TO LINUX SERVERS NTEC 220 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Knowledge and skills for using LINUX Server OS to setup LAN/WAN connections and authentication; and to explore features of the network operating systems, such as FTP, email, web server, file server, print server, remote desktop, DNS, DHCP, and users and groups. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 103, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CISCO CCNA 1:INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS NTEC 221 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Introduction to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet, and other computer networks. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing. The fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide foundation for the basics of network administration. Students will learn to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Part one of a two-course sequence that helps prepare students for the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) industry certification, and part one of a four-course sequence that helps prepare students for the CCNA Routing & Switching industry certification. Prerequisite: Completion of NTEC 103 with a grade of "C" or better, or concurrent enrollment in NTEC 103, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CISCO CCNA 2: ROUTING & SWITCHING ESSENTIALS NTEC 222 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Learn the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network, how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality; troubleshoot routers and switches; resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-Vlan routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Part two of a two-course sequence that helps prepare students for the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) industry certification, and part two of a four-course sequence that helps prepare students for the CCNA Routing & Switching industry certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 221, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CISCO CCNA 3: SCALING NETWORKS NTEC 223 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn the following: how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality; to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network. This course is part-three of a four-course sequence that helps prepare students for the CCNA Routing & Switching industry certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 222, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CISCO CCNA 4: CONNECTING NETWORKS NTEC 224 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students team the following: how to configure and troubleshoot network devices, resolve common issues with data link protocols; develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network. This course is part-four of a four-course sequence that helps prepare students for the CCNA Routing & Switching industry certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 222, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CISCO CCNA SECURITY NTEC 225 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Preparation to obtain CCNA Security Certification. Course meets the needs of IT professionals responsible for network security. Developing skills for job roles such as Network Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network Security Support Engineers. Skills include installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. Competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure. Introduction to core security technologies as well as how to develop security policies and mitigate risks. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 222, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CISCO CCNA VOICE NTEC 226 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Preparation to obtain Cisco CCNA Voice certification. Required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager; in-demand skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions; and exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 222, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
MICROSOFT SERVER ADMINISTRATOR 1 NTEC 234 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Covers installing and configuring Windows Server 2012. Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services, Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects, Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administrative, Implementing Networking Services, Implementing Local Storage, Implementing File and Print Services, Implementing Group Policy, Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V. This course is part-one of a three-course sequence that helps prepare students for the MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) industry certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 132 and NTEC 103, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
MICROSOFT SERVER ADMINISTRATOR 2 NTEC 235 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Covers the following: administration of Windows Server 2012; Implementing a Group Policy infrastruction; managing User and Service Accounts; maintaining Active Directory Domain Services; configuring and troubleshooting DNS; configuring and troubleshooting Remote Access; installing, configuring and troubleshooting the Network Policy Server role; optimizing File Services; increasing File System Security; implementing Update Management. This course is part-two of a three-course sequence that helps prepare students for the MCSA ( Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) industry certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in both NTEC 132 and NTEC 103, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
MICROSOFT SERVER ADMINISTRATOR 3 NTEC 236 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Covers configuration of advanced Windows Server 2012 services. Focus on implementing the following: Advanced Network Service, Advanced File Services, Dynamic Access Control, Network Load Balancing, Failover Clustering, Disaster Recovery, AD CS and AD FS. This course is part-three of a three-course sequence that helps prepare students for the MCSA ( Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) industry certification. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 234 or NTEC 235, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
DATACENTER VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY NTEC 242 44 hours of lecture
6 Credits 44 hours of lab
Fundamentals of server and desktop virtualization. Topics include practical and conceptual skills for understanding basic virtualization concepts, comparison of physical servers and virtualized servers, skills for planning and implementing datacenter virtualization, the virtualized approach to datacenters with functions and services of their components, plus the various components, concepts and skill-sets associated with virtualization. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in NTEC 142, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
SELECTED TOPICS NTEC 280
1 - 6 Credits
Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
SPECIAL PROJECTS NTEC 290
1 - 6 Credits
Opportunity to plan, organize, and complete special projects approved by the department. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes:
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE: NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES NTEC 297 11 hours of lecture
3 Credits 22 hours of lab
This course will normally be taken during the final quarter of the program. Students will apply their skills on many topics covered in the other degree program courses. Students will complete a project in a team/small group setting as they create a network design proposal document, design an enterprise network to meet established user requirements, create detailed documentation plans for implementation, create a functional demo/mock-up, and make a final presentation to the class. This course will provide students a hands-on experience designing an enterprise network based on user requirements. Topics include all aspects of network planning, design, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Cisco CCENT certification, or Microsoft MCP Server 2012/2016 certification required, completion of all required core coursework related to degree, and consent of Instructional Unit.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGIES NTEC 298 11 hours of lecture
3 Credits 22 hours of lab
This course will normally be taken during the final quarter of the program. Students will apply their skills on many topics covered in the other degree program courses. Students will complete a project in a team/small group setting as they create a network design proposal document, design an enterprise network to meet established user requirements, create detailed documentation plans for implementation, create a functional demo/mock-up, and make a final presentation to the class. This course will provide students a hands-on experience designing an enterprise network based on user requirements. Topics include all aspects of network planning, design, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Microsoft MCP Server 2012 or 2016 certification required, completion of all core coursework related to degree, and consent of Instructional Unit.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE: CISCO TECHNOLOGIES NTEC 299 11 hours of lecture
3 Credits 44 hours of lab
This course will normally be takien during the final quarter of the program. Students will apply their skills on many topics covered in the other degree program courses. Students will complete a project in a team/small group setting as they create a network design proposal document, design an enterprise network to meet established user requirements, create detailed documentation plans for implementation, create a functional demo/mock-up, and make a final presentation to the class. This course will provide students a hands-on experience designing an enterprise network based on user requirements. Topics include all aspects of network planning, design, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Cisco CCENT certification required, completion of all required core coursework related to degree and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE] Course Outcomes: