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COURSES
CST* 233: Network Management
(formerly CST 233: Computer Network Management)
This course will cover the implementation, management and maintenance
of a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. Topics covered
include IP addressing and DHCP, DNS configuration and management, network
security tools, routing and remote access, and tools used to monitor and
maintain a network infrastructure. This course will begin to prepare the student
to complete the Microsoft MCSE/MCSA Certification Exam 70-291. Class: 3
hours per week. Prerequisite: CST* 131. (Fa) 3 credits
CST* 237: Computer Operating Systems - Windows Workstation
(formerly CST 231)
This course introduces operating system concepts for the Windows workstation
operating system. Topics include hardware management, file and memory
management, system configuration/optimization, networking options and utilities.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to perform operating
system functions at the single and multi-user level using Windows XP Professional.
This course will begin to prepare the student to complete the Microsoft
MCSE/MCSA Certification Exam 70-270 and includes a laboratory component.
Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CST*
123 and CST* 131 or permission of instructor. (Fa) 4 credits
CST* 238: Computer Operating Systems - Windows Server
(formerly CST 232)
This course will cover the planning, design, installation and management
of a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. Topics covered include managing
and maintaining physical and logical devices, managing users, computers,
groups, configuring access to resources, monitoring the server environment,
and planning for disaster recovery. This course will begin to prepare the
student to complete the Microsoft MCSE/MCSA Certification Exam 70-290
and includes a laboratory component. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory:
2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CST* 123 and CST* 131 or permission of
instructor. (Sp) 4 credits
CST* 241: System Software Maintenance
(replaces CST 192/formerly CST 292)
This course will cover the principles of maintaining the personal computer’s
operating systems software. The course will cover installing, configuring, upgrading,
diagnosing and troubleshooting computer operating system software
from the PC technician’s point of view. Students will develop critical thinking
and troubleshooting skills though an emphasis on hands-on experience in
installing, maintaining, and processing various problems with computer desktop
operating system software. This course will begin preparing the student for the
CompTIA Operating System Technologies Examination for the A+ certification.
Prerequisite: CST* 141 (Fa, Sp) 4 credits
CST* 242: Server Hardware Maintenance
(formerly CST 293)
This advanced course will cover the principles of determining, installing and
maintaining information technology enterprise server hardware. The course
will cover server installation, configuration, upgrading, proactive maintenance,
troubleshooting, equipment environment issues, and disaster recovery from an
enterprise equipment technician’s point of view. Students will develop critical
thinking and troubleshooting skills through an emphasis on hands-on experience
in installing, maintaining, and processing various problems with server
hardware. This course will emphasize preparing the student for the CompTIA
Server+ certification. Class: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: CST* 141 or
permission of the instructor. (O) 4 credits
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CST* 254/DGA* 240: Web Page Design
(formerly CST 245/MM 245)
Students will learn the fundamentals of designing, planning and producing web
sites and pages for posting on the Internet. Image management and creation,
information design, and animation creation and use are major topics. Emphasis
will be on site design and management. Students will work with HTML code
and a web page authoring tool. Class: 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: DGA*
111, COM* 213 or permission of the instructor. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
CST* 270: Network Security Fundamentals
(formerly CST 281)
This course provides the student with the fundamental concepts of this
important information technology. Students will learn about security models,
architecture and layers while exploring the depths of access control,
authentication, attacks, infrastructure devices, intrusion detection and the
basics of cryptography. Also covered will be the policies and procedures of
operational/organizational physical security and disaster recovery. Students
will develop critical thinking and troubleshooting skills through mastering these
security concepts in a hands-on setting. This course will emphasize preparing
the student for the CompTIA Security+ certification. Class: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CST* 131 (Fa) 3 credits
CST 277: Network Security Implementation
This applied Network Security course provides a practical foundation for
students entering this field. This course will focus on the skills a security professional
requires, and will cover such topics as Network Address Translation,
Packet Filtering, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Policies, and
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Students will gain knowledge of how attackers
break into systems and networks, and how an intrusion detection system
can play a key role in detecting and responding to these events. Students will
develop critical thinking and troubleshooting skills though mastering these
security concepts in a hands-on setting. This course will emphasize preparing
the student for the Security Certified Network Professional’s SC0-042 certification
exam. Prerequisites: CST* 131 (Sp) 4 credits
CST* 278: Firewall Security Implementation — Internet/Intranet
This applied Network Security course provides a practical foundation for
students entering this field. This course focuses on protecting an enterprise
network. Students will gain extensive hands-on experience installing and
configuring a firewall. Students will learn how to allow access to key services
while maintaining an organization’s security, as well as how to implement
firewall-to-firewall virtual private networks (VPNs). This course will aid students
in preparing for Check Point Security’s Check Point Certified Security
Administrator (CCSA) exam. Prerequisite: CST* 270 or CST* 281 or CST*
299 (Sp) 4 credits
Computer Technology, See Computer Systems Technology
Criminal Justice
CJS* 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
(formerly CJ 111)
This course is a descriptive-analytical survey of crime and criminal justice in
the United States today, that explores strategies for change involving all levels
of government, private groups and every American citizen. Class: 3 hours per
week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
CJS* 102: Introduction to Corrections
(formerly CJ 114)
An introduction to the correctional system in the United States and other allied
countries. Emphasis will be placed on the role of corrections in our society and
criminal justice system as a whole. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer