Network Technology

This course will provide students with concepts related to supporting computer networks. Topics will include network security, TCP/IP protocols, routing and switching concepts, the OSI model and basic techniques related to physical cable installation.

This course is designed to provide the student with theory and procedures for supporting and troubleshooting the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and e-mail for the end user.  Customer service and professionalism will also be emphasized.

The focus of this course is to provide students with introductory and advanced coverage of Linux System Administration.

This course introduces essential characteristics of a cloud environment, various cloud services and deployment models, the role of virtualization in cloud computing, and major cloud providers.  Students will explore some of the challenges of cloud deployment, with emphasis in the area of security.  Students will gain knowledge in the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.  The course will also cover the concepts and objectives of the CompTia Cloud+ certification exam.

This course is designed to teach students advanced topics in virtualization and how it relates to networks, storage, servers, data, desktops, and applications.  Students will learn to create and configure virtual machines using VMware, vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V through virtual lab activities and simulations.

This course is designed to prepare students in the area of computer support services. Lecture and hands-on training will include computer diagnostics and repair, windows operating system troubleshooting, printer and peripheral device diagnosis and repair, desktop security topics, virus recognition and removal concepts. Customer service and professionalism will also be emphasized.

This course provides a fundamental foundation in the essential elements of cybersecurity.  Topics will include understanding of cybersecurity measures (offense and defense), techniques for securing systems, legal and ethical issues, basic intrusion detection and recovery methods, and the role of cybersecurity professionals. This course is designed for business and non-business majors.

Recommended completion of PR 103/GDES 10303 and enrollment in PR 113/GDES 11303. Study of animation techniques: storyboarding, 3-D Modeling, image maps and textures, lighting and motion studies and rendering options.