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Page | 1451311 Cisco Discovery 2: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP ............................................................... 3:2:3:80A course that prepares students for jobs as network technicians. It also helps students develop additional skillsrequired for computer technicians and help desk technicians. A basic overview of routing and remote access,addressing and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide e-mail services, web space andauthenticated access. Students also learn about soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions.Network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills are taught on context.Prerequisite: ITCC 1310 with a grade of “C”" or better, concurrent enrollment inITCC 1310, or consent of instructor.1312 Cisco Discovery 3: Introducing Routing & Switching in the Enterprise .......................................................... 3:2:3:80This course familiarizes students with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise networks,with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony requirements and security. It also introduces advanced routingprotocols, such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)Protocol. Hands-on exercises include configuration, installation and troubleshooting.Prerequisite: ITCC 1311 with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor.1313 Discovery: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks ............................................................................ 3:2:3:80Students progress through a variety of case studies and role-playing exercises, which include gatheringrequirements, designing basic networks, establishing proof-of-concept, performing project management tasks,lifecycle services, including upgrades, competitive analyses and system integration.Prerequisite: ITCC 1312 with a grade of “C” or better, concurrent enrollment in ITCC 1312, or consent of instructor.Information Technology Network courses (ITNW):1308 Implementing & Supporting Client Operating Systems ................................................................................. 3:3:1:64Skills development in the management of client as desktop operating systems.1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies ..................................................................................................... 3:3:1:64Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, networkprotocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.1337 Introduction to the Internet ............................................................................................................................ 3:3:0:48Introduction to the Internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer and publish information.Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet.1353 Supporting Network Server Infrastructure .................................................................................................... 3:3:1:64Installing, configuring, managing and supporting a network infrastructure.1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers .............................................................................................................. 3:3:1:64Implement, administer and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computingenvironment.Computer & Information Sciences, General Courses (ITSC):1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems ........................................................................................................... 3:3:0:48Introduction to personal computer operating systems including installation, configuration, file management, memoryand storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities.1309 Integrated Software Applications I ................................................................................................................. 3:3:1:64Introduction to business productivity software suites using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/orpresentation software.Prerequisites: ITSW 1301, POFI 1349, POFI 2350 with a grade of “C”, or better or consent of instructor1325 Personal Computer Hardware ........................................................................................................................ 3:3:0:48Current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration and troubleshooting.1371 Introduction to Computers for On-line Students ............................................................................................ 3:2:3:80Overview of the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate learning through on-line instructional delivery systems.Includes introduction to word processing and presentation software to produce documents, to the internet to locateand transfer information, and use of learning management systems. Basic research principles and interpretation ofprofessional literature are addressed.1401 Introduction to Computers .............................................................................................................................. 4:3:2:80Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and humanresources.Prerequisite: Keyboarding and mousing skills.