Computer Technology Systems

The computer technology department of WVC offers training programs for computer support technicians, security specialists, network administrators and network engineers. By completing coursework in the computer technology series, students can prepare for several industry-recognized certifications including CompTIA A+, Comp TIA Network+, Linux and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Computer programming classes are offered in Java, Javascript, HTML, PHP and MySQL.

Degrees and Certificates

Program Learning Outcomes

Classes

CTS 105: Survey of Networking

Credits
3

Networking for non-CTS majors or students seeking additional background on networking. Introduces the basics of networking, such as peer-to-peer, LANs, and WANs. Discover the history behind networking and how people use networking in the real world. Understand how computers share information. Learn the vocabulary of networking-understand the terms, abbreviations and acronyms.

CTS 110: Computer Hardware

Credits
5

Computer hardware troubleshooting. Designed to help prepare students for industry certifications as well as provide practical hands-on experience.

CTS 115: Computer Software

Credits
5

Fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer operating systems. Prepare to pass CompTIA's A+ OS certification exam. Covers a wide range of material about operating systems, from using the different Windows operating systems to demonstrating how the boot process works, as well as installing, supporting and troubleshooting the different Windows operating systems.

CTS 120: Introduction to Networking

Credits
5

Beginning course in data networks. Emphasis is placed on the OSI model and discovery of modern data network design. Learn the functions and appropriate use of network hardware, software and protocols. Helps prepare students to pass CompTIA's Network+ certification exam.

CTS 130: Client Operating Systems

Credits
5

Familiarizes students with client operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac OS platforms) with emphasis on connectivity, troubleshooting and architectural models. Gain hands-on experience in the process of installing and configuring network clients.

CTS 135: Client/Server Operating Systems

Credits
5

Familiarizes students with client and server operating systems (Windows client and Windows Server) with emphasis on connectivity, troubleshooting and architectural models. Gain hands-on experience in the process of installing and configuring network clients and server OS.

CTS 140: Server Operating Systems

Credits
5

Introduces students to the fundamentals of planning, implementing, managing and troubleshooting network servers in a modern LAN environment. Topics include connectivity, security, maintenance and disaster planning/recovery. Students will install and configure windows server.

CTS 150: Network Infrastructure

Credits
5

Prepares students for industry certification exams. Learn to manage and maintain a Windows server environment. Provides an overview of networking, IP addressing basics, configuring a network interface, implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), managing and monitoring DHCP and DNS.

CTS 160: Active Directory

Credits
5

Introduces Active Directory and prepares students to plan, configure and administer Active Directory infrastructure. Learn how to configure the Domain Name System (DNS) to manage name resolution, schema and replication and how to use Active Directory to centrally manage a network.

CTS 195: Technology Seminar

Credits
2

Regularly scheduled seminar covering contemporary news and issues dealing with technology. May be repeated with different topics.

CTS 196: Cooperative Work Experience

Credits
1
5

Cooperative work experience is intended to provide authentic experiences in the world of work by applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a working environment. A summary portfolio of learned experiences will document the specific abilities gained through working cooperatively in a business.

CTS 221: Introduction to Linux

Credits
5

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Linux operating system. Become familiar with the Linux command-line environment, utilities and applications, as well as the graphical X Window environment.

CTS 222: Security Fundamentals

Credits
5

In this introductory course in network security, learn security fundamentals. Includes identification of security issues in modern networks and how to design a network to avoid security problems. Helps students prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certificate.

CTS 225: Web Server Management

Credits
5

Training in setting up, managing, securing and troubleshooting web servers in both Windows and Linux environments.

CTS 231: Intermediate Linux

Credits
5

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Linux operating system. Become familiar with the Linux command-line environment, utilities and applications, as well as the graphical X Window environment. Perform more advanced Linux tasks. Learn how to manage and set up a web server, LAMP installation and Command Line operations.

CTS 295: Technology Seminar

Credits
2

Regularly scheduled seminar covering contemporary news and issues dealing with technology. May be repeated with different topics.

CTS 296: Cooperative Work Experience

Credits
1
5

Cooperative work experience is intended to provide authentic experiences in the world of work by applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a working environment. A summary portfolio of learned experiences will document the specific abilities gained through working cooperatively in a business.