Information Technology

This program prepares students for employment as Cisco network technicians, with an emphasis on administering, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco systems. In the program, students are introduced to routers, LAN/WAN design, and the integration of the Internet in the corporate enterprise network. Upon completion, students may seek various industry certification credentials such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCENT, and/or Cisco CCNA.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic characteristics and components of a network
2. Understand computer hardware components, system operating systems, and application software
3. Apply best practices to configure, maintain and repair computer hardware and network operating systems
4. Troubleshoot computer hardware and system software problems
5. Design network solutions using current knowledge and skills based on Cisco networking standards
6. Administer, install, and maintain Cisco systems
7. Design and build small- to medium-size networks

This program prepares students to work in career fields of computer support, maintenance, and repair. Students will receive training in computer hardware, software, and first-level troubleshooting support. Students will learn about computer hardware components and system operating systems. Jobs can be found in career fields such as PC Support Technician and Computer Help Desk. This program also prepares students for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals and A+ Industry certifications.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Understand computer hardware components, system operating systems, and application software
2. Apply best practices to configure, maintain and repair computer systems
3. Troubleshoot computer hardware and system software problems

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in PC installation, maintenance and repair professions. Common career titles include PC Support technician, hardware specialist, and help desk support specialist. Students will examine PC software, including operating systems, network management, and desktop utilities. This program also prepares students for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of:

1. Explain the basic characteristics and components of a network
2. Learn about computer hardware components, system operating systems, and application software
3. Apply best practices to configure, maintain and repair computer hardware and network operating systems
4. Design network solutions using current knowledge and skills based on industry standards
5. Troubleshoot computer hardware and system software problems
6. Acquire the skills needed to design and build small to medium-size networks

This program covers the fundamentals of computer networking with an emphasis on network security, network defense and data integrity. It prepares students for jobs in network administration and network security. Students are prepared for a range of industry certifications.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of:

1. Explain the basic characteristics and components of a network
2. Examine how data is securely moved across the network
3. Explore of the technological needs, threats, and weaknesses in network security.
4. Build knowledge for using tools and protocols needed to navigate, use, and manage security technologies.
5. Examine data network device and communication technologies, architectures, and management.
6. Develop and configure safe and secure systems infrastructures that incorporate hardware, telecommunications, systems software, operating system, and systems configuration components.
7. Investigate technical and organizational information security risks and communication tactics to mitigate these risks.
8. Describe effective enterprise information security policies that address internal and external threats.
9. Conduct infrastructure and security assessments based on knowledge of the IP protocol.
10. Develop strategies and protocols needed to secure and monitor computer networks.
11. Identify ethical principles, discover IT responsibilities associated with ethical issues, and apply the appropriate professional rules of conduct

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions such as network administrator, network analyst, and network engineer. A computer networking specialist must have extensive knowledge of network connectivity, protocols, network security devices, and network media, including wireless or fiber optic, and common operating systems (Windows, Linux, and UNIX). Students will examine planning, installation, maintenance, repair, and design of local area networks. This program helps students prepare for the MCP, CompTIA A+, Network+, and Linux+ industry certifications.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of:

1. Explain the basic characteristics and components of a network
2. Learn about computer hardware components, system operating systems, and application software
3. Apply best practices to configure, maintain and repair computer hardware and network operating systems
4. Troubleshoot computer hardware and system software problems
5. Acquire the skills needed to design and build small to medium-size networks
6. Design network solutions using current knowledge and skills based on industry standards
7. Examine network operating systems, user administration, network security devices, and router protocol configurations.
8. Develop and configure safe and secure systems infrastructures that incorporate hardware, telecommunications, systems software, operating system, and systems configuration components.
9. Explore local-area network (LAN) technologies that support enterprise network requirements
10. Identify ethical principles, discover IT responsibilities associated with ethical issues, and apply the appropriate professional rules of conduct

This program prepares students for the rapidly changing world of computers. After completing introductory core courses, students choose courses from the networking concentration.

The Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of:

1. Apply knowledge of computing appropriate to the networking discipline
2. Explain the basic characteristics and components of a network
3. Design, build, secure, and maintain computer networks.
4. Apply best practices to install, configure, maintain and repair server and client operating systems
5. Develop and configure safe and secure systems infrastructures that incorporate hardware, telecommunications, systems software, operating system, and systems configuration components.
6. Effectively manage network resources, including users, printers, file shares and multiple network related objects.
7. Conduct infrastructure and security assessments based on knowledge of the IP protocol.
8. Describe and demonstrate how data packets are addressed and forwarded through switches, routers, and firewalls.
9. Compare and contrast different local-area network (LAN) and wide-area network (WAN) technologies to support enterprise network requirements.
10. Assess and configure internal gateway routing protocols that dynamically determine data paths and network traffic.
11. Define and allocate IPv4 and IPv6 address subnets to satisfy network requirements.
12. Describe and distinguish techniques for making use of multiple redundant paths in switched and routed networks.
13. Implement firewall technologies to enforce a given access policy and assess its efficiency.
14. Identify and analyze security threats in network implementations, propose remedies, and prioritize action plans.
15. Identify ethical principles, discover IT responsibilities associated with ethical issues, and apply the appropriate professional rules of conduct