Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Students learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.

Direct Current (DC) theory and the fundamentals of series and parallel DC circuits. An introduction to the concept of electricity and its behavior with respect to conductors and resistance devices. The study of Alternating Current (AC) circuits begins with the generation of a sine wave and review of trigonometric functions and continues through resonance.

The basics of security are covered. The course introduces students to computer vulnerabilities and threats and steps that can be taken to safeguard computers and networks. This course will expose the student to security planning, security technology, security organization and the legal and ethical issues associated with computer and network security.

A course designed to increase awareness and appreciation for math in digital and electronic applications. Topics covered include: the metric system with applications in engineering notation, algebra to solve electrical formulas, trigonometry in AC circuit analysis, the use of logarithms with the application of intensity, logic, and an introduction to binary notation with number systems including octal and hexadecimal.

Provides a foundation for gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for college success. Students will learn to make a successful transition to higher education by setting up a pattern of success that will last the rest of their lives. Students will define goals and develop thinking skills, learning strategies and personal qualities essential to both academic and career success. Please note: Students who have served active military duty (excluding basic training and AIT) may be exempt from the Student Success course. Student must provide a copy of DD214 or other official military documentation to the registrar for verification.

Equips the students with the skills necessary to manage a Windows Server system with a focus on installation and configuration. Through hands-on labs, extensive coverage begins with an introduction to Windows Server and continues with coverage of server management, configuration of storage, file and printer services, Active Directory, account management, Group Policy, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Hyper-V virtualization.

The CCNA Routing and Switching introductory courses introduce the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes.

Provides a basic knowledge required to competently use a desktop or mobile device using a LINUX Operating System. Through extensive hands-on labs students will understand the place of LINUX and Open Source in the context of the broader IT industry. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and computer skills expected.

This course will cover the use of databases in business and how they are used in day to day operations as well as to drive business decisions. Students will also gain an introductory experience with database setup, backup and maintenance, as well as, data import, export and integration. Organizations collecting and storing data is not enough. Data for decision making needs to be analyzed to identify trends and outliers. Students will have an introduction to SQL scripting, data analysis tools and ways of visually displaying data. Data visualization tools explored will include Microsoft PowerBI, MS Excel, and Tableau.

Includes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter- VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

This course will focus on the principles, theory and terminology of Information Security. Students will study the principles of vulnerabilities, risk management, countermeasures, operations security and disaster planning. The course will also introduce common threats, tools and practices used by hackers to attack an organization’s information infrastructure. Special emphasis is placed on the use and understanding of scanning and exploit tools. Students will participate in exercises designed to demonstrate the development of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Prerequisite: IST 222.

Gain experience in understanding, designing and working with Active Directory for Microsoft networks. Through hands-on exercises students learn how to plan for deployment, develop security strategies, work with group policies and user profiles, configure access control and resource sharing, monitor performance and administer Active Directory. Virtualization and scripting using PowerShell is utilized. Prerequisite: IST 112.

IT equipment rooms have become the core for any IT and telecommunications infrastructure. They have grown exponentially as IT has converged voice, video and data into one physical plant. With that growth has been the demand for IT personnel to know how to design, manage and maintain such central core business assets. Virtual technology in a cloud environment is used in hands-on labs. Datacenter logistics will teach students to evaluate best practices today and into the future in the virtual datacenter.

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. Prerequisite: IST140.

Students in this course install, configure, administer and support the Exchange Server. The course begins by examining basic email and Active Directory concepts and administrative procedures. Subsequent chapters are devoted to the installation and management of Exchange Server, including the configuration of server roles, recipient objects, clusters, mobile technologies and security. In addition, this course examines the procedures used to backup, monitor and troubleshoot Exchange Server. Prerequisite: IST 264.

A real-world environment for the students and staff to apply the theory studied in previous classes. Students will engage in activities and projects designed to prepare and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to become technical professionals in a data center environment.