Data Communications Technology DCOM 101 – 3 Credits Introduction to Data Communications Introduces the converging computer and communications technology including transmission concepts, network hardware, software, protocols, local area networks, and data communication standards. This course is taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format. Corequisite: CINS 101 DCOM 141 – 4 Credits Introduction to PC Repair and Operation Designed to provide an introduction to the expansive microcomputer field. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic technical understanding of the function and operation of the major elements of personal computer systems. The course focuses on microcomputer operating systems, broad concepts, and diagnostic tools that allow the student to rapidly determine the condition of a PC system and how best to rectify a fault. This is the first of a two-course sequence designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination. Prerequisites: CINS 101 or consent of Program Coordinator DCOM 161 – 3 Credits Fiber Optics Examines the fundamental principals behind basic data and voice transmission via fiber optic cable; covers light theory, refraction, reflection, critical angle, cable mode and index ratings, and installation and termination techniques. This course is taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format. DCOM 201 – 4 Credits Windows Professional Presents essential technical skills necessary for supporting users of Microsoft's Windows Workstation operating systems. Topics include planning, implementation, configuration, resource management, and interoperability with other client/server elements, system tuning, and troubleshooting. This course, taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 101 DCOM 202 – 4 Credits Windows Server presents planning, installation, and configuration of Microsoft's server operating systems. Topics include connectivity, resource issues, monitoring, optimization of server performance. and troubleshooting installation, boot and fault tolerance problems. This course, taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 201 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 203 – 4 Credits Windows Network Infrastructure presents advanced concepts of the Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure. This course, taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. DCOM 205 – 4 Credits Directory Services Infrastructure Presents advanced concepts of the Microsoft Windows Directory Services. This course taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 206 – 4 Credits SQL Server presents the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft's SQL Server. This course, taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. DCOM 207 – 4 Credits Exchange Server Presents the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft's Exchange Server. This course taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 208 – 4 Credits Designing Network Infrastructure Presents the methodology to design Microsoft networking environments. Students will perform tasks performed by Network Engineers. This course taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format, prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 210 – 4 Credits Windows Network Security Enables the student to design and implement a secure network infrastructure. Students evaluate an organization's existing security system; identify weaknesses; and design and implement the hardware, software, and procedures necessary to reduce or eliminate vulnerability to security threats. Students install and securely configure network hardware and software. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prepares students for one of the Microsoft MCP exams required for MCSA and/or MCSE certification. Prerequisite: DCOM 202 DCOM 211 – 4 Credits Introduction to Firewalls Explores both hardware and software-based firewall systems. The material covered in this course provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students to design, implement, and administer firewall systems. In today's computing environments, system/network/security administrators must understand how to protect their assets from attacks. Firewall systems are the first line of defense administrators use to protect these assets. Therefore, a thorough grounding in the design, implementation and administration of firewall systems, as well as practical, hands-on experience, is a necessity for any system/network/security administrator. Prerequisites: CINS 142 and DCOM 258 or consent of the Program Coordinator. DCOM 212 – 4 Credits Introduction to Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Presents students with a thorough introduction to both software and hardware based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSes) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSes). This class combines the theoretical concepts and hands-on skills needed to design, implement, and administer both IDSes and IPSes. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems and critical components of well-designed and secure networds. In some cases, these systems act as a second line of defense, protecting company assets from attacks. A thorough grounding in the design, implementation and adminstration of these systems is a necessity for any information security professional. Prerequisite: DCOM 211 or consent of Program Coordinator. DCOM 213 – 4 Credits Introduction to Digital Forensics explores the new and growing field of digital forensics. Students will learn how to conduct thorough, forensically sound digital forensics examinations. This course not only focuses on forensic recovery techniques, but also on ensuring that what is found during an examination can be admitted in court. The material covered in this class provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for further study in digital forensics and may be used by those interested in a general introduction to the field. Prequisites: DCOM 212 or consent of Program Coordinator DCOM 217 – 4 Credits Cisco I - Internetworking Fundamentals Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology with emphasis on Cisco routing and switching; covers safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Corequisite: DCOM 101 DCOM 218 – 4 Credits Cisco II - IOS (Internetworking Operating System) System Administration Provides classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology with emphases on Cisco routing and switching equipment; covers, safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, TCP/IP Addressing Protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator's role and function. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prerequisite: DCOM 217 DCOM 219 – 4 Credits Cisco III - Routing, Switching and Security Introduces new content and extends previously learned networking skills with emphasis on Cisco routing and switching equipment; covers switches; Local Area Networks (LANs); and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN's) design, configuration, and maintenance. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Corequisite: DCOM 218 DCOM 220 – 4 Credits Cisco IV - WAN Implementation Facilities Extends the knowledge and practical experience by designing, configuring, and maintaining Wide Area Networks (WANs), Integrated Services Data Networks (ISDN), Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP), and Frame Relay design, configuration, and maintenance; develops practical experience in skills related to configuring WANs, ISDN, PPP and Frame Relay protocols and network troubleshooting. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prerequisite: DCOM 219 DCOM 235 – 4 Credits Comp Sys Oper,Mntc,Trblesht Deals with the interrelationships between hardware and software at the system level. System components, such as video adapters, mass storage interfaces, and input/output ports, will be introduced and supported through "hands-on" exercises. Diagnostic software will be used to identify and isolate faulty devices and sub-systems. This is the second of a two-course sequence designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examinations. Prerequisite: DCOM 141 or consent of Program Coordinator DCOM 251 – 4 Credits Local Area Networks Exposes students to this important network component through lecture and laboratory experiences; covers planning, installation, maintenance, and management of Local Area Networks (LANs). Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prerequisite: DCOM 101 or written permission from program coordinator required DCOM 252 – 3 Credits Advanced Protocols Surveys the various protocols that comprise today's converging communication and state-of-the-art networks. This course is intended for anyone wishing to understand how communication and network protocols operate: programmers writing network applications, system administrators responsible for maintaining systems and networks utilizing the various protocols, and users who deal with network applications on a daily basis. Prerequisites: DCOM 251 or consent of the Program Coordinator DCOM 258 – 3 Credits Introduction to Information Security Introduction to Information Security explores the field of Information Security and how it relates to other areas of Information Technology (IT). The material covered in this class provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for further study in specialized security fields, or may be used by those interested in a general introduction in the field. Prerequisite: DCOM 101 or written permission from program director required DCOM 259 – 4 Credits Redhat Linux System Administration Introduces students to the procedures, commands, and tools needed to become a Redhat Enterprise Linux System Administrator. Students learn in a combination lecture, web, and hands-on environment those skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot Redhat Linux Systems including networking and services. This is the second of a two course series designed to prepare students to successfully complete the Redhat RHCT Certification Exam. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prerequisite: CINS 244 or written permission from program director required DCOM 262 – 4 Credits Applied Information Security Functions as the capstone course in the Network Security Certificate program. Students work in teams to carry out an in-depth study of the class network that includes: developing comprehensive security policies and procedures, conducting a vulnerability assessment, utilizing network security tools, methodologies, and best practices to secure the network and its related systems and services, detecting and responding to an intrusion, anticipating and protecting the network from future intrusion, and identifying relevant regulatory, legal, and ethical issues. Taught in a combination of lecture and hands-on format. Prerequisite: DCOM 261 or written permission from program director required DCOM 271 – 1 Credit Internship II DCOM 272 – 2 Credits Internship II DCOM 273 – 3 Credits Internship II DCOM 274 – 4 Credits Internship II