General Catalog 2009-2010

Programs and Courses

Computer Networking

• General Information
• Networking Technology: Cisco - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Networking Technology: Cisco Certificate
• Networking Administration: Cisco Certificate
• Microsoft Desktop Support Technology Certificate
• Microsoft Product Specialist Certificate
• Microsoft Systems Administration Certificate
• Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate
• Microsoft Networking Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Cisco Course Information: David Jenkins
Phone: 623.845.3572

For Microsoft Course Information: C. Ray Esparza
Phone: 623.845.3237

 

Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. Glendale Community College, a Cisco Networking Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by certified Cisco Academy instructors.

Glendale Community College, Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program provider, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

www.gc.maricopa.edu/technology
www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/microsoft

[Back to top]

Networking Technology: Cisco - Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3816 / 60-64 credits

Program Description:

A Cisco Systems recognized Regional or Local Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Cisco Systems Certified Professionals. The Associate in Applied Science in Networking Technology: Cisco provides training for a supervisory position working with Cisco Systems networking and Internet hardware. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components, advanced routing protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs); troubleshoot problems with various common hardware and software configurations; perform administrative tasks in a network; develop methods for customer service. Courses in the program also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examination.

Job Description: A Cisco networking Administrator will be required to perform various tasks such as designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and components, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). Additional skills that are necessary include troubleshooting problems with various common hardware and software configurations, performing administrative tasks in a network, developing methods for customer service, and utilizing electronic systems.

Job Opportunities: Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. The employment opportunities for trained Networking Administrators are outstanding.

A course cannot be used to satisfy both the Required Course and Restricted Electives area.
(+) indicates course prerequisites

Required Courses:	20-24 Credits
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the Required Courses area.

+ +

BPC170 CIS126__ MST150__

Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep UNIX/Linux Operating System (Any Module) (3) or Microsoft Windows Professional (Any Module) (3)

3 3

One of the following two (2) tracks must be fulfilled:

Track I - Exploration			14-18 credits
+ + + + + + +	CNT140 CNT140AA CNT138 CNT148 CNT150 CNT150AA CNT160 CNT160AA CNT170 CNT170AA	Cisco Network Basics (4) or Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) or CCNA Discovery - Networking for Home and Small       Businesses (3) and CNNA Discovery - Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or Internet Service Provider (3) Cisco Networking Router Technologies (4) or Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts (4) Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate       Routing (3) or Cisco Local Area Networks (LAN) Switching and       Wireless (4) Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN)       Technologies (3) or Cisco Accessing the Wide Area Network (WAN)	4-6 4 3-4 3-4

Track II - Discovery			14 credits
+ + +	CNT138 CNT148 CNT158 CNT168	CCNA Discovery - Networking for Home and Small       Businesses CNNA Discovery - Working at a Small-to-Medium       Business or Internet Service Provider CCNA Discovery - Introduction to Routing and       Switching in the Enterprise CCNA Discovery - Designing and Supporting       Computer Networks	3 3 4 4

Restricted Electives:

15 Credits

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

BPC110 CIS105 CIS126__ MST150__ CIS190 MST140 CIS270 CIS296WA CIS296WB CIS296WC CIS296WD CIS298AA CIS298AB CIS298AC BPC/CIS121AB CIS102 CIS110 ELT100 BPC/CIS224 CNT145 CNT181 CNT182 CNT183 CNT184 CNT185 CNT186 CNT187 CNT190 CNT2__ BPC270 BPC273 CIS127DL CIS238DL CIS239DL CIS240DL CIS241DL CIS271DL CIS274DL  MST152__ MST155 MST157 MST232 CIS250 CIS280 CIS290AA  CIS290AB CIS290AC

Computer Usage and Applications (3) or Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) UNIX/Linux Operating System (Any Module) (3) or Microsoft Windows Professional (Any Module) (3) Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) Essentials of Network and Information Security Cooperative Education (1) or Cooperative Education (2) or Cooperative Education (3) or Cooperative Education (4) Special Projects (1) or Special Projects (2) or Special Projects (3) Microsoft Command Line Operations Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT       Professionals Home Entertainment and Computer Networking Survey of Electronics Project Management Microsoft Project for       Windows Voice and Data Cabling Cisco Securing IOS Networks Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Configuration Cisco Secure Virtual Private Network Configuration Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection Systems Cisco Network Security Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Cisco SAFE Implementation Cisco Network Design Any 200 level course with a CNT Prefix Microcomputer Maintenance II Advanced Server Computer Maintenance:       Server+ Prep Linux Utilities        Linux System Administration Linux Shell Scripting Linux Network Administration Apache Web Server Administration (Linux/Unix) Linux Security Linux Enterprise Network Security Microsoft Windows Server Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure Implementing Windows Directory Services Managing a Windows Network Environment Management of Information Systems Current Topics in Computing Computer Information Systems Internship (1) or Computer Information Systems Internship (2) or Computer Information Systems Internship (3)

3 3 3 3 1-4 1-3 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 1-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1-3

General Education Requirements:

25 Credits

Core: First-Year Composition:			15 credits 6
+ + + +	ENG101 ENG107 ENG102 ENG108	First-Year Composition (3) or FIrst-Year Composition for ESL (3) and First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Critical Reading:			3
+	CRE101	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Equivalent by assessment.
Mathematics:
	Any approved course, see here.		3
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Natural Sciences:			4
	Any approved course, see here.

[Back to top]

Networking Technology: Cisco Certificate
CCL 5967 / 20-24 credits

Program Description:

A Cisco Systems recognized Regional or Local Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Cisco Systems Certified Professionals. The Certificate of Completion in Networking Technology: Cisco provides training for a supervisory position working with Cisco Systems networking and Internet hardware. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components, advanced routing protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). The courses in the program also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examination.

Job Description: A Cisco Certified Networking Associate will be required to perform various tasks such as designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and components, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Opportunities: Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. The employment opportunities for trained Networking Associates are outstanding.

Required Courses:	20-24 Credits
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the Required Courses area.

+ +

BPC170 CIS126 MST150

Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep UNIX/Linux Operating System (Any Module)(3) or Microsoft Windows Professional (Any Module)(3)

3 3

One of the following two (2) tracks must be fulfilled:

Track I - Exploration			14-18 credits
+ + + + + + +	CNT140 CNT140AA CNT138 CNT148 CNT150 CNT150AA CNT160 CNT160AA CNT170 CNT170AA	Cisco Network Basics (4) or Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) or CCNA Discovery - Networking for Home and Small       Businesses (3) and CNNA Discovery - Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or Internet Service Provider (3) Cisco Networking Router Technologies (4) or Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts (4) Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate       Routing (3) or Cisco Local Area Networks (LAN) Switching and       Wireless (4) Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN)       Technologies (3) or Cisco Accessing the Wide Area Network (WAN)	4-6 4 3-4 3-4

Track II - Discovery			14 credits
+ + +	CNT138 CNT148 CNT158 CNT168	CCNA Discovery - Networking for Home and Small       Businesses CNNA Discovery - Working at a Small-to-Medium       Business or Internet Service Provider CCNA Discovery - Introduction to Routing and       Switching in the Enterprise CCNA Discovery - Designing and Supporting       Computer Networks	3 3 4 4

[Back to top]

Networking Administration: Cisco Certificate
CCL 5969 / 14 credits

Program Description:

A Cisco Systems recognized Regional or Local Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Cisco Systems Certified Professionals. The Certificate of Completion in Networking Administration: Cisco provides training for a position working with Cisco Systems networking and Internet hardware. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components, advanced routing protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). The courses in the program also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examination.

Job Description: A Cisco Certified Networking Associate will be required to perform various tasks such as designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and components, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Job Opportunities: Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. The employment opportunities for trained Networking Associates are outstanding.

Required Courses:	14 Credits
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the Required Courses area.

One of the following two (2) tracks must be fulfilled:

Track I - Exploration			14-18 credits
+ + + + + + +	CNT140 CNT140AA CNT138 CNT148 CNT150 CNT150AA CNT160 CNT160AA CNT170 CNT170AA	Cisco Network Basics (4) or Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) or CCNA Discovery - Networking for Home and Small       Businesses (3) and CNNA Discovery - Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or Internet Service Provider (3) Cisco Networking Router Technologies (4) or Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts (4) Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate       Routing (3) or Cisco Local Area Networks (LAN) Switching and       Wireless (4) Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN)       Technologies (3) or Cisco Accessing the Wide Area Network (WAN)	4-6 4 3-4 3-4

Track II - Discovery			14 credits
+ + +	CNT138 CNT148 CNT158 CNT168	CCNA Discovery - Networking for Home and Small       Businesses CNNA Discovery - Working at a Small-to-Medium       Business or Internet Service Provider CCNA Discovery - Introduction to Routing and       Switching in the Enterprise CCNA Discovery - Designing and Supporting       Computer Networks	3 3 4 4

[Back to top]

Microsoft Desktop Support Technology Certificate
CCL 5473 /18-19 credits

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Microsoft Desktop Support Technology is designed to provide training to work in an entry-level computer maintenance and help-desk position. Students will develop the skills to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Courses in the program also help to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) examinations.

Program Prerequisites:

2 Credits

In lieu of the courses listed below, students with experience in the information technology field may meet these program prerequisite requirements with the permission of the instructor.

BPC/CIS121AB CIS102

Microsoft Command Line Operations Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals

1 1

Required Courses:

18-19 Credits

+ + + +

BPC110 CIS105 BPC170 CIS190 CNT140 MST140 MST141 MST142 MST150XP

Computer Usage and Applications (3) or Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or Cisco Networking Basics (4) or Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) Supporting Microsoft Windows Client Operating       Systems Supporting Applications on Microsoft Windows Client       Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Professional

3 3 3-4 3 3 3

[Back to top]

Microsoft Product Specialist Certificate
CCL 5841 / 14-15 credits

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Product Specialist provides training for an entry-level position working with Windows networks. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows servers and Windows client workstations. The courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Job Description: A Microsoft Product Specialist will be required to perform various tasks such as installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, and working with system administrators and end users.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites:

3 Credits

CIS105

Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or Permission of Department or Division

3

Required Courses:

14-15 Credits

+ + +

BPC/CIS121AB BPC170 CIS190 CNT140 MST140 MST150 MST152

Microsoft Command Line Operations Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) or Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) Any MST150 course Any MST152 course

1 3 3-4 3 4

[Back to top]

Microsoft Systems Administration Certificate
CCL 5852 / 20-21 credits

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion in the Microsoft Systems Administration provides training for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on current Microsoft Server operating systems. Courses in the program also prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations.

Job Description: The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) will be required to implement, to manage, and to troubleshoot networks containing messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls in addition to configuring Internet access, to enabling remote access for users, and to managing client computers.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Note: Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites:

3 Credits

CIS105

Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or Permission of Department or Division

3

Required Courses:

20-21 Credits

+ + + + +

BPC/CIS121AB BPC170 CIS190 CNT140 MST140 MST150 MST152 MST155 MST232

Microsoft Command Line Operations Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or Cisco Networking Basics (4) or Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) Any MST150 course Any MST152 course Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure Managing a Windows Network Environment

1 3 3-4 3 4 3 3

[Back to top]

Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate
CCL 5843 / 32-33 credits

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Systems Engineer provides training for an intermediate- to supervisory-level position working with Windows networks. The program develops skills to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows servers, Windows client workstations, Microsoft Backoffice products. Courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Job Description: A Microsoft Systems Engineer will be required to perform various tasks such as developing a local area network, installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, training end users, and working as a system administrator.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites:

3 Credits

CIS105

Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or Permission of Department or Division

3

Required Courses:

32-33 Credits

+ + + + + + + + + +

BPC/CIS121AB BPC170 CIS190 CNT140 CNT140 MST150__ MST152__ MST155 MST157 MST232 MST244 MST253 MST259 MST255

Microsoft Command Line Operations Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or Cisco Networking Basics (4) or Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) Any MST150 course Any MST152 course Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure Implementing Windows Directory Services Managing a Windows Network Environment Microsoft SQL Server Administration Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000        Directory Services Infrastructure (3) or Designing Windows Network Security (3) Designing Windows Network Infrastructure

1 3 3-4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

[Back to top]

Microsoft Networking Technology - Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3778 / 62 credits

Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Science in Microsoft Networking Technology provides training for a supervisory-level position working with Windows networks. The program develops skills to implement a network infrastructure and install, configure, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows server and Windows client workstations. Courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Job Description: A Microsoft Networking administrator will be required to perform various tasks such as developing a local area network, installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, interoperating with various operating systems, working with local area networks as well as metropolitan area networks and wide area networks, training end users, and working as a system administrator.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required in the program.
Selected courses will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives area.
Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00.
(+) indicates course prerequisites

Required Courses:

24-25 Credits

+ + + + + + + + +

BPC/CIS121AB BPC170 CIS102 CIS126DA CIS126AA CIS126BA CIS126CA   CIS126DL CIS126AL CIS126BL CIS126CL CIS190   CNT140 MST140 MST150__    MST152__ MST155  MST157

Microsoft Command Line Operations Maintenance I: A+ Prep Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills      for IT Professionals UNIX Operating System (3) or UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) and UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) and UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) or Linux Operating System (3) or Linux Operating System: Level I (1) and Linux Operating System: Level II (1) and Linux Operating System: Level III (1) Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or Cisco Networking Basics (4) or Microsoft Networking Essentials (3)   Any MST150 course Any MST152 course     Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure Implementing Windows Directory Services

1 3 1 3 3-4 3 4 3 3

Restricted Electives:	13 Credits
Students should select thirteen (13) credits from the following courses in consultation with a program advisor For MST150 and MST152, select a different MS Windows version than the one selected for Required Courses.

+ + + + + + +	BPC110 CIS105 BPC171 BPC270 CIS150 CIS159  CIS162AB CIS162AC CIS280	Computer Usage and Applications (3) or Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) Recycling Used Computer Technology Microcomputer Maintenance II Programming Fundamentals Visual Basic Programming I C++: Level I (3) or Visual C++: Level I (3) Any CIS280 Current Topics in Computing course	3 1-3 3 3 3 3 3
	Students may select no more than four (4) credits combined from CIS282AA-AC, CIS290AA-AC and CIS296WA-WD courses.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +	CIS282__ CIS290__ CIS296__ CNT150 MST141 MST142  MST150__  MST152__  MST232  MST242 MST244 MST252 MST253 MST254 MST255 MST259 MST298	Volunteerism for Computer Information Systems:        A Service Learning Experience (any module) (1-3) or Computer Information Systems Internship        (Any module) (1-3) or Cooperative Education (Any module) (1-4) Cisco Networking Router Technologies Supporting Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems Supporting Applications on Microsoft Windows        Desktop Operating System Any MST150 course Any MST152 course Managing a Windows Network Environment Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft SQL Server Administration Microsoft Windows Network Upgrade Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000        Directory Services Infrastructure Microsoft SQL Server Design and Implementation Designing Windows Network Infrastructure Designing Windows Network Security Special Projects (Any module)	1-4 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 1-3

General Education Requirements:

25 Credits

Core: First Year Composition:			15 credits 6
+ + + +	ENG101 ENG102 ENG107 ENG108	First-Year Composition (3) and First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Critical Reading:			3
+	CRE101	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Equivalent as indicated by assessment
Mathematics:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Natural Sciences:			4
	Any approved course, see here.

[Back to top]

Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Computer Networking: CNT, MST

Cisco Networking Technology (CNT)

CNT140
Cisco Networking Basics / 4 credits / 6 periods
Introduction to the computer networking field. Covers network terminology and protocols, local area networks (LAN), and wide area networks (WAN). Includes Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling and cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate examination. Prerequisites: None.

CNT150
Cisco Networking Router Technologies / 4 credits / 6 periods
Knowledge of skills to install, configure, customize, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: CNT140 or permission of instructor.

CNT160
Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing / 3 credits / 4 periods
Advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), Intermediate routing protocols, Routing Internet Protocol version 2 (RIPv2), Single-area Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Command Line Interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Virtual local-area Network Trunking Protcol (VTP). Preparation for Cisco Certified Network Associate certification examination. Prerequisites: CNT150 or permission of instructor.

CNT170
Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies / 3 credits / 4 periods
Advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques including Network Address Translation (NAT) Port Address Translation (PAT) and Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP). Also covers Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and terminology, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Dial on Demand Routing (DDR), Frame Relay, and network management. Preparation for Cisco Certified Network Associate certification examination. Prerequisites: CNT160 or permission of instructor.

CNT181
Cisco Securing IOS Networks / 4 credits / 5 periods
Applications of Cisco Networking technologies in designing and implementing security solutions to reduce risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. Hands-on experience and skills in security policy design and management, security technologies, products and solutions, secure router installation, configuration, and maintenance, AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting), and VPN (Virtual Private Network) implementation using routers. Preparation for the Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR) exam, which applies toward the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP), Virtual Private Network (VPN) Specialist, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Specialist and the Firewall Specialist certifications. Prerequisites: CNT170 or permission of instructor.

CNT182
Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Configuration / 4 credits / 6 periods
Describe, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco PIX Firewall product family and the Cisco IOS Firewall feature set. Prepare the student to take the CSPFA exam, which is one in a series of four exams that lead to the Cisco Security Specialist Certification. Prerequisites: CCNA certification, or CNT170, or permission of instructor.

CNT186
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs / 4 credits / 5 periods
Design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with emphasis on hands-on skills in wireless LAN (local area network) setup and troubleshooting, 802.11a & 802.11b technologies, products and solutions, site surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN Security - 802.1x, EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol), WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), SSID (Service Set Identifier), and vendor interoperability strategies. Prepare students to earn Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation and to take the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. Prerequisites: CNT170, or permission of instructor.

[Back to top]

Microsoft Technology (MST)

MST140
Microsoft Networking Essentials / 3 credits / 4 periods
Emphasis on local area network with overview of wide area networks. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, network architecture, packet structure, topologies, communication standards and protocols, and security issues. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: None. (BPC110 or CIS105, and BPC121AB) suggested but not required. (F,S,D,E)

MST141
Supporting Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems / 3 credits / 4 periods
Troubleshooting and repairing problems with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems. Basic knowledge of system architecture and security as needed to provide skills required to support users. Preparation for Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification examination. Prerequisites: CIS102 and CIS105, or permission of instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST150XP. (S,E)

MST142
Supporting Applications on Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems / 3 credits / 4 periods
Troubleshooting and repairing end-user problems with applications running on current Windows desktop operating systems. Preparation for Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification examination. Prerequisites: CIS102 and CIS105, or permission of instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST150XP. (S,E,O)

MST150XP
Microsoft Windows XP Professional / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills necessary to perform day-to-day administration tasks of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination Prerequisites: None. CIS190, or CNT140, or MST140 suggested but not required. (F,S,D,E)

MST152
Microsoft Windows Server / 4 credits / 5 periods
Knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows Server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Any MST150 course or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

MST155
Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to install, configure, maintain, and support a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor. (S,D,E)

MST157
Implementing Windows Directory Services / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory directory services. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor. (S,D,E)

MST171
Microsoft FrontPage / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to analyze, design, build, and implement enterprise Web sites using Microsoft FrontPage. Includes use of ActiveX components, databases, and FrontPage server extensions. Prerequisites: (CIS233BA or CIS233DA) and MST170, or permission of instructor. (F,E)

MST241
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to configure and support an Internet or intranet site using Microsoft Internet Information Server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST240 or permission of instructor. (S,O)

MST242
Microsoft Exchange Server / 4 credits / 5 periods
Knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and administer Microsoft Exchange Server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor. (S,O)

MST244
Microsoft SQL Server Administration / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to install, configure, and administer Microsoft SQL server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course, or MST170, or permission of instructor. (F,S,E)

MST253
Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure / 3 credits / 4 periods
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services in an enterprise environment. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor. (S,O)

MST254
Microsoft SQL Server Design and Implementation / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to design and implement databases using Microsoft SQL server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: CIS259, or any MST152 course, or permission of instructor. (F,S,E)

MST255
Designing Windows Network Infrastructure / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports network applications and the needs of an organization. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST155 or permission of instructor. (O,E)

MST259
Designing Windows Network Security / 3 credits / 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to analyze business requirements and processes to design a security solution for a Microsoft Windows network. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST157 or permission of instructor. (S,E)

MST298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. (O)

[Back to top]