NET111 PC Technology (A+)                                                                                     

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to provide capable hardware support of personal computers. Students will identify proper procedures for installing and configuring system components and devices; diagnose and troubleshoot system problems; identify safety procedures; identify motherboards, types of memory, bus architectures and CMOS; define the print process and identify procedures for servicing printers; identify the components of portable systems; define networks. This course is designed to help students prepare for one of two CompTIA A+ exams.

NET117 Operating System Technologies (A+)                                                          

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to provide capable software support of personal computers. Students will learn the basic system administration knowledge of command line prompt and Windows operating systems for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop computer systems. This course is designed to help students prepare for one of two CompTIA A+ exams.

Prerequisites: NET111

GEN125 English Composition I                                                                                   

In this course, students develop their reading comprehension and written communication skills.  Different styles of writing are examined as students develop writing proficiency through practice in planning, outlining and editing.

Prerequisite: Proficiency Examination and/or GEN101.

GEN151 College Algebra                                                                                            

Topics include the fundamentals of algebra including the rules of numbers, equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, exponents, inequalities, graphs and linear equations. Emphasis will be placed on word problems and business applications.

Prerequisite: Proficiency exam and/or GEN111

NET125 Cisco Networking Basics                                                                             

This course provides students with an overview of networking terminology and protocols.  Topics to be discussed include local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, cabling and cabling tools, routers and basic routing protocol configuration, Ethernet technologies, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and an introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology.  This is the first course of a four course Cisco Academy program that is designed to help students prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.  In addition, this course is designed to help students prepare for the entry-level certification exam, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT).

Prerequisite: NET111

NET143 Windows Client Administration                                                                    

This course presents an overview of the Windows operating system used as a client in a client/server network. Students will install, configure and troubleshoot the Windows operating system; setup and manage user accounts and groups; install and configure network protocols; configure printers and secure, administer and audit resources. This course is designed to help students prepare for either one of the four Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or one of the seven Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Prerequisite: NET125

GEN127 English Composition II                                                                                 

This course builds on skills developed in English Composition I by presenting additional writing styles and helping students further refine their writing skills.  Research skills and MLA documentation are also introduced.

Prerequisite: GEN125

GEN224 Professional Communications and Career Development                           

This course is designed to provide a culminating experience in business communications and professional development.  Covered in this course is advanced English usage essential to written business document creation and oral presentations.  Using individual participation and demonstration methods, students will be trained in interviewing techniques and in developing professional demeanors vital to career success.

This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement for AOS degrees.

Prerequisite: GEN 127

NET151  Windows Server Administration                                                                  

This course presents an overview of the Windows operating system used as a server in a client/server network. Students will install, configure and troubleshoot a Windows server; examine the file systems; plan, implement and administer Active Directory Services; administer print services; examine network protocols and services; monitor and optimize system resources. This course is designed to help students prepare for either one of the four Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or one of the seven Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Prerequisite: NET143

NET161 Cisco Routing Basics                                                                                    

This course is a continuation of the Cisco Academy program.  This course is designed to give students the skills needed to perform router configurations.  Other topics include Cisco IOS software management, advanced routing protocol configuration, and classless IP addressing.  This is the second course of a four course Cisco Academy program that is designed to help students prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.  In addition, this course is designed to help students prepare for the entry-level certification exam, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT).

Prerequisite: NET125

GEN129 Oral Communications                                                                                   

Communication skills require good speech habits. Therefore, this course covers organization of thoughts, voice control, diction and presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences. The art of listening is also studied. Emphasis will be placed on a series of oral presentations in order to acquire and reinforce these skills.

This course provides students with the skills to implement and administer a Windows network operating system in medium to large environments. Topics will include installing, managing, monitoring, configuring and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, remote access, network protocols, IP routing in a Windows network infrastructure. This course is designed to help students prepare for either one of the four Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or one of the seven Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Prerequisite: NET151

NET253 Securing a Windows Network                                                                      

This course is designed to give students the skills needed to implement, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot security in a Windows server network infrastructure and also plan and configure a Windows server public key infrastructure. This course is designed to help students prepare for either one of the four Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or one of the seven Microsoft certification exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Prerequisite: NET151

OFT233 Database Applications (Access)                                                                  

Investigation and application of advanced database concepts will be covered including database administration, database technology, and selection and acquisition of database management systems. Through the introduction of Microsoft Access, the students will complete an in-depth practicum in database applications, including database design, relational tables, queries, forms and reports.

Prerequisite: OFT115 or NET111 or MMT101