Computer Networking

This course provides an introduction to the use of networked computer systems. Topics include the implementation and use of campus and departmental learning resources, basic operating system use including file system navigation and command line interfaces, basic keyboarding skills, network authentication and networked resource access.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C better, and ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 71 or better or ENGL 092 with a C or better, and ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or better or MATH 090 with a C or better or ABE 050 with a C or better.

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This course provides an introduction to PC Software in coordination with the CompTIA A+ Software high-level exam objectives. Topics include computer operating systems, basic networking utilities, computer security and application troubleshooting.

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This course provides an introduction to PC Hardware in coordination with the CompTIA A+ Hardware high-level exam objectives. Topics include computer hardware systems, basic networking, mobile devices and troubleshooting.

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This course provides an introduction to the Information Technology career field and the basic support skills necessary for success in industry. Topics include a survey of IT career paths, face-to-face and remote customer service skills, security best practices, ticketing systems, knowledge bases, research techniques, basic legal compliance issues and accessibility.

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This course introduces students to scripting using command line interfaces. Industry standard scripting languages in Linux and Microsoft operating systems will provide the platforms on which to learn syntax, flow control, variables, arrays, basic parsing and text manipulation.

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This course provides an introduction to the configuration, management and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices. Topics include TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSI Reference Model, cabling fundamentals, network topologies, and network diagramming.

Prerequisites:
IT 112 with a D or better OR IT 141 with a D or better.

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This course provides an introduction to Cloud Services. Topics include cloud based storage, virtualization, security, mobile device management, and software as service applications. Students will use cloud services to design documents, forms, and spreadsheets.

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This course builds upon the content knowledge gained in IT 160 regarding the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices. Topics include, switching, VLANs, wireless networking, firewalls, and basic routing.

Prerequisites:
IT 160 with a D or better and IT 120 with a D or better.

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An introduction to the Windows desktop operating system that includes operating system configuration, installation, device and application management, maintenance, and file and folder controls.

Prerequisites:
IT 120 with a D or better and IT 141 with a D or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in IT 160.

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This course focuses on the identity functionality in Windows Server. Topics include installation and configuration of Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, Active Directory Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services, and Web Application proxy implementations.

Prerequisites:
IT 120 with a D or better and IT 141 with a D or better and IT 160 with a D or better.

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This course introduces students to the administration fundamentals of Linux Servers. Using Linux, students will configure SSH, configure networking, administer user accounts and permissions, secure Linux systems, and monitor system resources, processes and usage.

Prerequisites:
IT 120 with a D or better and IT 141 with a D or better and IT 160 with a D or better.

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This course provides an overview of network security. Topics covered include general security concepts, threat analysis, types of attacks, vulnerabilities, risk management, cryptography, PKI, and legal and ethical issues associated with information security.

Prerequisites:
IT 141 with a D or better and IT 160 with a D or better .

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An introduction to cloud models, virtualization, infrastructure, security, resource management and business continuity. Students will also gain experience deploying Internet and cloud connected sensors and effectors.

Prerequisites:
IT 142 with a D or better and IT 161 with a D or better.

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Students will arrange to work in a college approved, information technology related, work environment. The field-based experience provides exposure to a typical work environment, opportunities for customer service and technical skill development, and mentorship by industry professionals.

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Instructor Permission.

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This applied English course focuses on the workplace communication skills needed to send, receive, and process oral and written information. Along with a review of writing fundamentals, learners will use principles of clear communication, professionalism, and cultural awareness in occupational contexts. Learners will sharpen their reading, writing, and presentation skills.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

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This course introduces students to effective written and oral business communication. Students will learn to compose effective business writings including letters, memos, technical descriptions and procedures, reports, and employment documents. Students will learn effective oral presentation and job interviewing skills. Students will use various forms of technology including email, online file sharing and live web conferencing. Students will need access to web cam and audio. It is recommended that BUS 188 (Business English) and CAP106 (Formatting with MS Word) be taken before BUS 171 (Technical Communications). NOTE: When this course is taught online, students will be expected to participate in two synchronous web conferences.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer scores: 71 Reading or a C or higher in RDG 085; 71 Sentence Skills or a C or higher in ENGL 092; CAP 101 with a C or higher and CAP 105 with a C or higher.

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A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or better, and Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a B or better and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or better or AENGL 100 with a C or better.

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Intermediate academic essay writing. Emphasis on critical reading and writing, synthesis of cross-disciplinary texts, documentation of sources and argumentation.

Prerequisites:
ENGL& 101 with a C grade.

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This course emphasizes mathematics used in the professional technical occupations. Students will learn mathematical skills in the following: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios & proportions, U.S. Customary Units and metric measurement systems, basic geometry and elementary algebra. The course will include relevent technical applications and the use of a calculator.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or ABE 050 with a C or higher or approved alternative placement criteria.

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Students will apply math concepts to business applications in the areas of banking, business statistics, markup/markdown, payroll, debt, credit cards, investments, and insurance. It is recommended that students have a calculator with the exponent function.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Arithmetic (50) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Arithmetic (238) or higher OR MATH 90 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

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Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or a C grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or a C grade in ENGL 092.

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An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to theories of learning, the senses, perceptions, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (85) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (255) or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher OR BUS 191 with a C or higher.

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This course introduces the major concepts and definitions of the science of sociology. Basic sociological inquiry is covered, and how social forces shape communal and individual behaviors and attitudes. Topics include socialization, cultures, deviance, social control, inequality, power, social class, race, gender, and institutions. Students learn the basic theories and perspectives of sociology and how those theories apply to the social landscape.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher.

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This class covers design, implementation, and use of AWS cloud services. Topics include Simple Storage Service(S3), Elastic Compute Cloud(EC2), Virtual Private Cloud, Relational Database Service, and Identity and Access Management .

Prerequisites:
(IT 250 with a D or better and IT 240 with a D or better) OR (IT 250 with a D or better and IT 242 with a D or better) or Instructor permission

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This class covers design, implementation and use of Azure cloud services. Topics include Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Network, Azure DNS, and Azure Active Directory.

Prerequisites:
(IT 250 with a D or better and IT 240 with a D or better) OR (IT 250 with a D or better and IT 242 with a D or better) or Instructor permission.

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This course utilizes cloud technologies to deploy modern web applications in a fault tolerant way. Topics include System Monitoring, Dynamic Deployment of Services, APIs, and Containerization Software.

Prerequisites:
(IT 240 with a D or better and IT 252 with a D or better) OR (IT 240 with a D or better and IT 253 with a D or better) OR Instructor permission.

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This course facilitates an in-depth study of the Windows desktop operating system found commonly in the business environment. Areas of study include enterprise deployment, centralized configuration, and advanced management and support tools.

Prerequisites:
IT 120 with a D or higher and IT 142 with a D or higher.

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In this course, students will learn to install, configure, and perform system administration tasks in Windows Server. Topics include configuring disks, volumes, file sharing and NTFS permissions, storage solutions, maintenance, server monitoring and optimization, failover clustering, virtual machine settings, and Powershell.

Prerequisites:
IT 242 with a D or better.

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This course continues the development of skills and knowledge in network communications management into OSI layer 3-5 devices and services including Routers, Advanced Switching, Network Management and Monitoring, and Security Appliances.

Prerequisites:
IT 161 with a D or better.

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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of good program design, coding, testing, and documentation. Students will learn to employ good user interface design, standardization and variable naming, decision operators, looping mechanisms, subroutines and error handling as they build their own programs.

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This course equips students with fundamental programming skills such as effective use of data types, variables, assignment statements, control structures, modular design using procedures, pointers and array data structures in the construction of C++ programs. This course also introduces students to Object Oriented Programming concepts and prepares students for the C++ Institute Certified Associate Programmer exam.

Prerequisites:
MATH 099 or IT 121 with a C or better or Instructor Permission.

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Advanced software development using the C++ programming language, emphasizing object-oriented concepts and fundamental data structures techniques. Introduces concepts of recursion, modularity, encapsulation, inheritance, templates, polymorphic class design, and self-referential data structures; focuses on fundamental abstract data types (stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees) and their use.

Prerequisites:
CS& 131 with a C or better.

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This class covers design, implementation, and use of AWS cloud services. Topics include Simple Storage Service(S3), Elastic Compute Cloud(EC2), Virtual Private Cloud, Relational Database Service, and Identity and Access Management .

Prerequisites:
(IT 250 with a D or better and IT 240 with a D or better) OR (IT 250 with a D or better and IT 242 with a D or better) or Instructor permission

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This class covers design, implementation and use of Azure cloud services. Topics include Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Network, Azure DNS, and Azure Active Directory.

Prerequisites:
(IT 250 with a D or better and IT 240 with a D or better) OR (IT 250 with a D or better and IT 242 with a D or better) or Instructor permission.

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This course utilizes cloud technologies to deploy modern web applications in a fault tolerant way. Topics include System Monitoring, Dynamic Deployment of Services, APIs, and Containerization Software.

Prerequisites:
(IT 240 with a D or better and IT 252 with a D or better) OR (IT 240 with a D or better and IT 253 with a D or better) OR Instructor permission.

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This course facilitates an in-depth study of the Windows desktop operating system found commonly in the business environment. Areas of study include enterprise deployment, centralized configuration, and advanced management and support tools.

Prerequisites:
IT 120 with a D or higher and IT 142 with a D or higher.

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In this course, students will learn to install, configure, and perform system administration tasks in Windows Server. Topics include configuring disks, volumes, file sharing and NTFS permissions, storage solutions, maintenance, server monitoring and optimization, failover clustering, virtual machine settings, and Powershell.

Prerequisites:
IT 242 with a D or better.

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This course continues the development of skills and knowledge in network communications management into OSI layer 3-5 devices and services including Routers, Advanced Switching, Network Management and Monitoring, and Security Appliances.

Prerequisites:
IT 161 with a D or better.

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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of good program design, coding, testing, and documentation. Students will learn to employ good user interface design, standardization and variable naming, decision operators, looping mechanisms, subroutines and error handling as they build their own programs.

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This course equips students with fundamental programming skills such as effective use of data types, variables, assignment statements, control structures, modular design using procedures, pointers and array data structures in the construction of C++ programs. This course also introduces students to Object Oriented Programming concepts and prepares students for the C++ Institute Certified Associate Programmer exam.

Prerequisites:
MATH 099 or IT 121 with a C or better or Instructor Permission.

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Prerequisites:
CS& 131 with a C or better.

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Students receive hands-on instruction using the commands and features of Word to create simple to complex business documents. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101 and CAP 105 with a C or better grade in each course or instructor permission.

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This course provides a practical hands-on approach to developing the skills to use the powerful spreadsheet application, Excel. Students will use Excel to organize and analyze data, perform numerical calculations, and illustrate relationships in numerical data by displaying charts. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
BUS100 or BUS150 or AMATH100 or MATH&107 or higher; and CAP101.

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Adobe Acrobat software enables business professionals to easily convert any electronic or paper document into a PDF file that can be reviewed by colleagues, clients and customers. This class covers transferring business documents such as policies, training materials, regulations, or other types of material into a secured PDF format that allows review but protects the material from alteration or deletion. In this class, you will learn the basics of creating a PDF document; add headers and footers; render text searchable and able to edit; utilizing security functions to protect documents; creating and editing forms; and utilizing legal tools available. You will also develop expertise in electronic file management while creating folders and subfolders. Included in the file management portion will be how to find, view, open, copy, move, delete and rename files. Some basic computer and keyboarding skills are recommended.

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This course introduces students to using Microsoft Access to manage data. Students learn and apply rules for table design, establish meaningful relationships between tables, create queries to analyze data, create forms for data entry and data search, and create reports that presents information in professional format.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101 with a C or better or Instructor permission.

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Presents an overview of a presentation graphics program. Students will create and present a slide show projected from their computer. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101; or instructor permission.

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Students will apply their skills learned in the previous courses to produce professional-looking documents by integrating word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics programs. Students will prepare a professional portfolio for use in future job search opportunities. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 138, CAP 142, CAP 146, CAP 148; or instructor permission.

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Provides an overview of topics relevant to working at a help desk. Student will learn computer user support skills and strategies, including problem solving, customer service, and call tracking.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101 with a C or better or Instructor permission.

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This course examines the organization and operation of a small business. Topics include development of a business plan, failure factors in small businesses, sources of capital, record-keeping, financial statements, taxation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues, and best management practices.

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Prerequisites:
PMP 120.

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