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This is an introductory course on PC management, maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics covered include operating systems and OS architecture, software/ hardware relationships, hardware, hardware assembly, hardware/ software diagnosis and troubleshooting. Included in this course are all the elements required for the A+ certification. (Corerequisite: CS 101.)
CIT 102 - Network Management, Maintenance, and Administration (top)
This is an introductory course on networking technologies. Subjects covered are local area networks, the OSI Model, protocols. topologies, transmission media and security. Included in this course are all the elements required for Network+ certification (Prerequisites: CS 101, CIT 101)
CIT 105 - Network Fundamentals (top)
The first in the series of four courses required to prepare the student for the Cisco CCNA certification. Topics covered in this semester include the OSI Model, the TCP/ IP Model, IP addressing, subnetting, data encapsulation, basic network design and troubleshooting. (Corerequisite: CS 101.)
CIT 106 - Routers and Routing Fundamentals (top)
The second in a series of four courses required to prepare the student for the Cisco CCNA certification. Topics covered in this semester include routing, routers, router components, router configuration, router protocols and router troubleshooting. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 105)
CIT 111 - Windows Operating Systems (top)
The first in the series of three courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCP certification. Topics covered in this semester include all aspects of the Window OS including OS architecture, OS Administration of Resources, Hardware Devices/ Drivers & the OS, Optimizing OS Performance and Reliability, OS Security and troubleshooting. (Corerequisite: CS 101.)
CIT 112 - Server Configuration and Administration (top)
The second in the series of three courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCP certification. Topics covered in this semester include all aspects of the Windows 2000 Server, Network access to servers resources, Network server hardware devices and drivers. Server performance, reliability, and availability. Windows 2000 network connections, security and server troubleshooting. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 111.)
CIT 130 - Principles of Information Systems (top)
An introduction to basic computer information systems principles and terminology, offering a broad survey of the discipline and illustration of the importance of determining information system requirements. It will examine the importance of information systems in networked and global business. Topics will include hardware and software selection criteria, scheduling, conversion planning, legal and ethical issues, and security.
CIT 140 - Electricity and Digital Electronic Fundamentals (top)
Students will learn the principles of electricity and digital electronics as related to IT. Topics in electro-magnetics and fiber optics will be covered. Laboratory experiences with tools, sensors, and measuring devices used in the IT field along with circuit and nework analysis exercises. (Prerequisite: Math 111 or 128.)
CIT 205 - Intermediate Routing and Switching (top)
The third in a series of four courses required to prepare the student for the Cisco CCNA certification. Topics covered in this semester include LAN Technology, LAN Switching, VLAN, LAN Design, IGRP and LAN troubleshooting. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 106.)
CIT 206 - WAN Theory and Design (top)
The last in the series of four courses required to prepare the student for the Cisco CCNA certification. Topics covered in this semester include WAN Technology & Architecture, WAN design, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay and troubleshooting. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 205.)
CIT 211 - Network Infrastructure (top)
The third in the series of three courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCP certification. Topics covered include DNA, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, WINS, IP Routing, NAT and troubleshooting. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 112)
CIT 240 - Introduction to Linux (top)
Students learn the basics of how to install, configure, and use the Linux operating system; learn the commands and graphical interfaces; and configuration and troubleshooting techniques. (Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIT 106, CIT 112.)
CIT 260 - Capstone Project (top)
Students will conduct a semester long major networking project. The project will include proper network design, documentation and an oral presentation. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 205. Corequisites: CIT 206 and CIT 211.)
CIT 280 - Practicum in Computer/Networking Applications (top)
This is a course designed to give the student supervised experience in real world computer/networking applications. The student will work at the school a minimum of 5 hours per week. The student will work as requested in computer labs, faculty/ staff offices as well as with the university network administrator in a variety of computer related responsibilities. (Corequisite: CIT 101, CS 101)
CIT 305 - Advanced Routing (top)
This course is the first in a series of four required to prepare the student for a career in networking and the Cisco CCNP certification. Topics covered included scalable networks, advanced IP addressing management, advanced routing, OSPF, multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, routeoptimization, BGP, scaling BGP, and security, (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 206; Corequisite: CIT 118.)
CIT 306 - Remote Access (top)
This course is the second in a series of four required to prepare the student for a career in networking and the Cisco CCNP certification. Topics include WAN, modems and asynchronous dial-up connections, PPP, ISDN and DDR, dialer profiles, X. 25 frame relay, WAN backup, queuing and compression, scaling IP addresses with NAT and using AAA in access control (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 206.)
CIT 310 - Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling (top)
This course is a 70-hour, hands-on lab oriented course that provides a curriculum on the physical aspects of voice and data cabling and installation.
CIT 330 - Directory Services Infrastructure (top)
The fourth in the series of seven courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics covered include Active Directory, DNS for Active Directory, Network Management, Components of Active Directory and Trouble Shooting Active DirectorySecurity. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 211.)
CIT 331 - Directory Services Design (top)
The fifth in the series of seven courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics covered include Analyzing Business Requirements, Analyzing Technical Requirements, Directory Service Architecture Design and Service Location Design. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 112; Corequisite: CIT 211)
CIT 340 - Advanced Linux Networking (top)
Students learn how to design, configure, and maintain network services with the Linux operating system and learn advanced configuration and troubleshooting techniques. (Prerequisite: C or better in CIT 240)
CIT 380 - Practicum in System Administration (top)
Students will experience hands-on operation and maintenance of a computer network, communicating with network users, troubleshooting problems, and documenting network changes. (Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in CIT 111, 112; Grade of A in CIT 211; Instructor permission)
CIT 405 - Multi-Layer Switched Networks (top)
This course is the third in a series of four required to prepare the student for a career in networking and the Cisco CCNP certification. Topics covered include LAN media, advanced switch configuation, VLAN's spanning tree protocol and redundant links, routing between switches, multi-layer switching, hot standby routing protocol, multi-casting, and restricting network access. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 206.)
CIT 406 - Advanced Internetwork Troubleshooting (top)
This course is the last in a series of four required to prepare the student for a career in networking and the Cisco CCNP certification. Topics covered include troubleshooting methodologies, management and diagnostic tools, troubleshooting: TCP/ IP, LAN switched environment, VLAN's frame relay, ISDN, Novell IPX, Appletalk, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 305, 306 and 405.)
CIT 430 - Network Security Design (top)
The sixth in the series of seven courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics include Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements for Network Security, Network Security Design, Security Between Networks and Communication Channel Security. (Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 112 and CIT 211 ).
CIT 431 - Network Infrastructure Design (top)
The seventh in the series of seven courses required to prepare the student for the Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics covered include Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements for Network Infrastructure Design, Internet Connectivity Design, WAN Infrastructure Design and Network Management and Implementation Design. (Prerequisites: CIT 112; co-requisite CIT 211)
CIT 460 - Interdisciplinary Projects (top)
An investigation of an actual or experimental situation; may involve the design, construction, and testing of an experimental apparatus. Students will be assigned to a multiple-disciplinary project team. (Prerequisites: INDT 420, INDT 422, INDT 424 and senior status.)
CJ 143 - Principles of Private Security (top) Designed to present the student with an overview of the security field, covering the organization and management of the security function in industry, business, government and institutions. The protection of personnel, facilities and other assets as well as the administrative, legal and technical problems of loss prevention and control are analyzed. Various areas within the security field are explored along with employment opportunities in each.
SEC 300 - Introduction to security (top)
This class addresses real-world business challenges and provides hands-on exercises working with corporate security policies, practices, and procedures. Students will learn topics such as working with acceptable use policies, cryptography, common attackers, and business communications in real-world security situations. (Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 130 and CIT 112)
SEC 350 - Network Security (top)
This class will teach students to design and implement security solutions that will reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. The courses focus on the overall security processes based on a security policy, with an emphasis on hands-on skills in the areas of secure perimeter, secure connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. This curriculum extends what students already learn in the CCNA. (Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 206)
SEC 351 - Network Defense & Countermeasures (top)
This course will teach students to design and implement intrusion detection, firewalls, and Virtual Private Network security, as well as implementing a security policy, through advanced computer network operating systems. (Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 211 & CIT 240, SEC 350)
SEC 410 - Management of Information Security (top)
This course is designed to explore the management aspects of information security. This course will take a decision-making perspective and presents important information for effectively combining topics covered in other security classes into a holistic security management approach. (Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in SEC 300)
SEC 430 - Operating System Security (top)
This course is designed to expand networking student’s basic network and operating system skills to include planning, implementation, and auditing of a system’s security. This course covers a variety of operating systems, including a Windows client operating system, Windows server operating system, Linux, Novell NetWare, and Mac OS. (Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in SEC 300 & SEC 351)
SEC 431 - Computer Forensics (top)
This course presents the methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation including a discussion of investigative tools and techniques, investigative reporting, testifying in a court of law, and ethics. (Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CIT 101, SEC 300, CJ 143)
SEC 460 - Security Capstone (top)
This course will involve an investigation of an actual or experimental situation, and may include the design, construction, and testing of an experimental, comprehensive scenario demonstrating mastery of security topics covered in previous classes. (Prerequisites: Senior status in the Security track of the B.A.T.)