Network Administration Technology - Second Year

Recommended course of study prepares the student for certification in:

• CompTIA A+ Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
• CompTIA Linux+ Certification
• Cisco Certified Network Associate

Students completing a technical program may desire to seek the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree.  In addition to completing a technical program, this degree also requires the completion of 18 hours in general education.  Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above.

Description of Courses

CONT-210. Networking Applications. Up to 4 Hours (0-196 Contact Hours). This course provides students with hands-on experience to troubleshoot, repair, and install computer networks. Students learn basic networking concepts and terminology, as well as troubleshooting techniques.

NETW-100. Desktop Hardware and Operating Systems I. 6 Hours (163 Contact Hours). This course provides the student wit ha broad base of knowledge and competency in technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventative maintenance and basic networking of desktop computers.

NETW-105. Desktop Hardware and Operating Systems II. 6 Hours (163 Contact Hours). This course is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in Desktop Hardware and Operating Systems I, with more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems. Topics will also include customer service and communication skills to work with clients.

NETW-121. Implementing Windows Client. 3 Hours (80 Contact Hours). The focus of this course is the use of Microsoft Windows as an operating system in a business environment. Planning a simple network system, installation and configuration of the software and hardware, resource management, connectivity, running application software under Windows, monitoring and optimizing system hardware, and troubleshooting all lead the student to a deeper understanding of local area network use and administration.

NETW-141.Introduction to Linux. 3 Hours (80 Contact Hours). This course provides a student with the basic skills to plan, install, and perform day-to-day administration on Linux-based networking environments. Topics covered include planning, installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a Linux/UNIX system.

NETW-160. Networking Technology. 6 Hours (164 Contact Hours). This course covers network technologies, media and topologies, devices, management, tools and security. It is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of internetworking. Topics include an emphasis on OSI network layering model, Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Aread Network (WAN) physical technologies, and the latest skills needed by technicians, such as basic principles on how to secure a network.

NETW-230. Network Administration I. 6 Hours (163 Contact Hours). Introduction to the computer networking field. Covers network terminology and protocols, communication fundamentals in Data networks and the Internet. Includes study of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, using a top down approach, cabling and cabling tools, basic Cisco router, configuration, Ethernet technologies, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and overview of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), basic configuring and testing of the network, and network standards. This course begins preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisite: Networking Technology.

NETW-235. Network Administration II. 6 Hours (163 Contact Hours). This course provides advanced instruction of Cisco switches found in medium to large networks. It introduces students to the deployment of state-of-the art Local Area Networks (LAN). The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) services to build reliable scalable multilayer-switches LANs. Students will develop skills with Virtual LANs (VLAN), Virtual Trunking Protocol (VTP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), inter-VLAN routing, reduncancy, Quality of Service (QoS) issues, LAN security, and transparent LAN services.

NETW-241. Windows Server. 4 Hours (108 Contact Hours). This course is designed to provde students with the knowledge and skills to perform competently in the role of a network administrator utilizing the Windows network operating system. Students completing this course will be able to accomplish basic fundamental network management tasks, including planning server roles and subsequent requirements, planning the network file system, implementing user accounts and file system security, implementing network printing, and managing the network servers. Prerequisite: Implementing Windows Client.

NETW-255. Information Assurance and Computer Security I. 4 Hours (108 Contact hours). This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. Topics covered include authentication, the types of attacks and malicious code that may be used against computer networks, and creating secure offisite connections.

NETW-260. Information Assurance and Computer Security II. 4 Hours (108 Contact Hours). This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of network security policy and attack prevention. Topics covered include the threats and countermeasures for e-mail, Web Applications, remote access, and file and print services. A variety of security topologies will be discussed as well as technologies and concepts used for providing secure communication channels, secure internetworking devices, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.