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This certificate program provides basic training in computer information
systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of
network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to install,
configure, and maintain networks using Windows networking software. The
student is prepared to take the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) exam.
Course | Credit Hours |
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COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
CIST 1001 Computer Concepts Provides an overview of information systems, computers and technology.Topics include:Information Systems and Technology Terminology, Computer History, Data Representation, Data Storage Concepts, Fundamentals of Information Processing, Fundamentals of Information Security, Information Technology Ethics, Fundamentals of Hardware Operation, Fundamentals of Networking, Fundamentals of the Internet, Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts, Fundamentals of Software, (System and Application), System Development Methodology, Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal), Mobile computing. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
CIST 1122 Hardware Install & Maintenance This course serves to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security along with the skills required to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components with an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system, perform basic troubleshooting techniques, utilize proper safety procedures, and effectively interact with customers and peers.This course is designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
CIST x300 Elective 4604 | 3 |
CIST 2411 Microsoft Client Provides the ability to implement, administrator, and troubleshoot Windows Professional Client as a desktop operating system in any network environment. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
CIST 2414 Microserver Admin. Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer a Microsoft network infrastructure. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
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CIST 1401 Computer Networking Fundamentals Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA*s broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
CIST 2451 Cisco Network Fundamentals This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging network technology.Topics include basics of communication, converged networks, OSI and TCP/IP network models, Application layer protocols, services, and applications, Transport layer protocols and services, Network layer addressing and routing concepts, IPv4 and IPv6, calculating IPv4 subnets, Data Link layer and the encapsulation process, Physical layer components and data encoding, Ethernet and network protocol analysis, network abling, and basic network configuration. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
XXXX xxxx Elective 19405 | 3 |
*30 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |