Computer Technology Systems

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Advanced course that covers LAN/WAN Network design issues.

Covers a wide range of material about e-mail servers, from installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

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

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.