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LOWER DIV. COLLEGE CREDIT
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CET 2172C *
Microcomputer Servicing,
4 Credit Hours,
(Spring, Fall)
This course introduces the PC system,
how it works and how the operating
system controls it. Also studied are the
components which make up the PC
system, how to use multimeters and
logic probes to make measurements
and troubleshoot the system with the
aid of diagnostic software. Students
will perform fault analysis of simulated
PC defects. In addition, students will
learn to disassemble, reassemble and
modify the PC hardware components.
CET 2179C *
PC Operating Systems A+,
3 Credit Hours,
(Spring, Summer, Fall)
This course is designed to help
prepare the student to take the
A+ Certification exams by making
the student proficient in personal
computer operating systems, including
Win 2000, Win XP, and Win Vista.
Major topics include disk and file
management, system configurations,
menu driven processing, graphical user
interfaces, boot files, disk caching,
virtual memory, device drivers, remote
assistance, and security essentials and
security practices.
CET 2182C *
PC Hardware A+,
3 Credit Hours,
(Spring, Summer, Fall)
This course is designed to prepare the
student to take the A+ Certification
exam, by teaching the student basic
technical skills needed to understand
the function and operation of the
major elements of personal computer
systems, and how to localize and
correct common hardware and
software problems.
CET 2615C *
LAN Switching and Wireless,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
This course introduces the student to
fundamentals of LAN configurations.
This is also the third of four courses
designed to prepare a student to
take the CISCO Certified Network
Associate Exam. The student will study
LAN Switching, VLANS, OSPF, EIGRP,
VTP, classless routing and Access Lists.
Prerequisites: CET 1600C, CET 1610C.
CET 2620C *
Accessing the WAN,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
This course introduces the student to
advanced router configurations and
network design. This is also the last
of four courses designed to prepare
a student to take the CISCO Certified
Network Associate Exam. The student
will study WAN technology and
design, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay, and
network management. Prerequisites:
CET 1600C, CET 1610C, CET 2615C.
CET 2685C *
Fundamentals of Network Security,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
Introduction to network security and
overall security processes. This handson,
skill-based course focuses on the
design and implementation of security
solutions to reduce the vulnerability
of the network, using VPNs, network
routers and a firewall. This course
helps prepare the student for the
CISCO Security Specialist certification.
Prerequisites: CET 1600C, CET 1610C.
CET 2793C *
Windows Network Infrastructure,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
This course addresses the
implementation, management and
maintenance of server networking
technologies. Tasks include
implementing routing, managing
DHCP, CNS, and WINS, securing
IP traffic with IPSec and certificates,
and implementing a network access
infrastructure with connections for
remote access clients. Prerequisite:
CTS 2334 or equivalent. This course
prepares the student for the MCP
exam, a core requirement for Windows
MCSE or MCSA.
CET 2854C *
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs,
3 Credit Hours,
(Fall, Spring)
Develop, implement and troubleshoot
wireless networks. This hands-on,
skill-based course focuses on the
design, planning and operation of
wireless networks, with an overview of
technologies, security, and design best
practices. This course helps prepare
the student for the CISCO Wireless
Certification. Prerequisites: CET 1600C,
CET 1610C.
CET 2905 *
Independent Study
Computer Engineering,
1 Credit Hour,
(Offered as needed)
This is a directed study course to
provide computer engineering students
with individual projects designed
to meet specific needs in areas of
computer engineering technology
for which present course availability
is limited. Prerequisite: instructor or
departmental
chair approval.
CET 2940 *
Computer Engineering Internship,
1 Credit Hour,
(Offered as needed)
On the job training in the Associate
in Science or Applied Associate in
Science degree program in which the
student is actively enrolled. The student
works under a qualified supervisor
on a job related to his/her degree
program. The supervisor will rate the
student’s performance, knowledge,
comprehension, dependability,
initiative, cooperativeness, and total
performance. A project paper or
approved project will be submitted by
the student two weeks prior to the end
of the semester. May be taken four
times for a total of 4 semester hours.
Prerequisite: active enrollment in a
technical degree program.
CET 2941 *
Computer Engineering Internship,
2 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
On the job training in the Associate
in Science or Applied Associate in
Science degree program in which the
student is actively enrolled. The student
works under a qualified supervisor
on a job related to his/her degree
program. The supervisor will rate the
student’s performance, knowledge,
comprehension, dependability,
initiative, cooperativeness, and total
performance. A project paper or
approved project will be submitted by
the student two weeks prior to the end
of the semester. May be taken four
times for a total of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisite: active enrollment in a
technical degree program.
* This college credit course is not intended for
transfer and may not be applied toward the
A.A. degree.
Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
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