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CTN110

Intro to Information Technology

3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Computer, Open/Free, Technical, Technology
Course Description
This course provides students with an overview of the core aspects of Information technology including computer hardware, computer networks, operating systems, application software, information security, interactive media and programming. The focus of this course is to define how each IT area relates to and interacts with each other. Upon completion of this course students will have the knowledge necessary for further study in IT as well as understanding the impact of technology in society and organizations of all types.

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CTN120

Computer Systems Mgmnt

3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Computer, Open/Free, Technical, Technology
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Basic Reading proficiency and Basic Writing proficiency and CTN110 Intro to Information Technology or CTN101 Personal Computer Maintenance & Repair
Course Description
This course provides student with an in-depth technical understanding of hardware and software concepts relating to computer systems. Topics include installation and troubleshooting of current versions of Microsoft workstation operating systems. Hardware topics include installation and troubleshooting of hard drives, memory, network cards and video cards. Additional topics include overviews of current PC technology as well as discussion of laptops, desktops, motherboards, power supplies, and wireless network systems.

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CTN201

Computer Networks I

3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Computer, Open/Free, Technical, Technology
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
CoRequisites:
CTN110 Intro to Information Technology
Course Description
This course explores the fundamentals of Local Area Networking. Hardware topics include network interface cards, transmission media, topology, hubs, bridging and the Ethernet, Wireless Home Networking, and EIA/TIA design standards. Also, an introduction to the OSI Reference Model will be discussed. Software topics include hands-on exercises exploring fundamental file system and network resources utilizing the Microsoft Windows network operating system.

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CTN215

Linux+/Solaris Network Software

4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
Electives:
Computer, Open/Free, Technical, Technology
Course Description
This course covers technical material for LINUX Network Operating Systems and Solaris Network Operating Systems and the basic hardware for such systems. Linux installations, use, configuration, administration and hardware interactions are included. Labs are designed to give students necessary skill to configure and administer computer networks, such as, setting up Email Servers, Web Servers, DHCP and DNS Services. Three class hours and 3 lab hours per week.

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CTN222

Computer Networks II

4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Computer, Open/Free, Technical, Technology
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Basic Algebra II proficiency and CTN201 Computer Networks I
Course Description
This course will explore the seamless integration of Wide Area Network services and Local Area Network architecture. Topics include WAN data communications (TCP/IP, ADSL, Cable Modems, ISDN, T1/T3, Frame Relay and ATM), wireless networking, LAN hubs, switches, VLANs, routers, IP Addressing, IP Subnetting, NAT and firewalls. Also, an in-depth study of the OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP Model and TCP/IP Subprotocols, such as ICMP, ARP, FTP, DNS and DHCP will be covered.

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