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  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is the study of advanced networking concepts. WAN and the function of routers, router components, protocols and configuration, ISO images, IP addressing, network troubleshooting, introduction to network security and management, and introduction to residential networking. The course covers the CCNA Semester 2 training material. This course, in conjunction with CISN100, CISN215, and CISN220 prepares students for the Cisco Network + and CCNA certification exams. (5-0-5) Prerequisite:    CISN 100
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on skills needed to deploy and manage desktop operating systems. Installation and troubleshooting of desktop operating system, as well as features, such as advanced security are covered. A current version and a prior version of Windows and Linux desktop operating systems are used in the demonstration and hands-on assignments. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the Linux Operating System. Students will learn how to install a Linux Operating System, how to navigate the command line interface and how to display system information. Students will also learn about other Linux distributions and how to install them. Hands-on activities will involve creating/deleting directories, searching for files, creating text documents, exploring the file system, working in BASH and managing processes. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on skills needed to deploy and manage server operating systems. Installation and troubleshooting of server operating system, as well as features such as advanced security are covered. Topics include active directory design, account management, group policy management and configuration, certificate services, AD LDS, AD RMS, AD FS, server core, Wndows Hyper-V virtualization, and server management. A current version and a prior version, of Windows and Linux server operating systems are used in the demonstration and hands-on assignments. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of Linux Operating Systems (CISN203), with focus on administrative tasks and network configuration. Students will learn how to create and deploy a Linux-based server, examine and manipulate filesystem tasks, network configuration, compression, backup strategies and common administrative tasks. We will also learn troubleshooting techniques as well as performance monitoring and security. This course follows the CompTIA Linux+ Certification guide used in the previous course. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    CISN 203
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to Information Technology introduces concepts and practical applications related to current technology. Changing global and personal growth patterns are examined along with ethical issues, security, and privacy concerns. Professional communication is stressed as students learn skills using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (MI) are examined in educational and professional settings. Honors Option Available. Introduction to Information Technology (Honors) introduces concepts related to global computing concepts together with Microsoft Office to develop documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Through a series of projects students will learn how to develop integrated applications correlated other honors courses. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, learners develop their knowledge and skills to become informed users of modern artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) based systems. They gain knowledge and insight into AI/ML domains, AI/ML application capabilities, how AI/ML applications achieve their objectives, and potential AI/ML limitations. Learners engage with concepts and practice hands-on skills to operate various AI/ML-powered systems in relevant application areas. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Python is a programming language with application in software development, scripting, machine learning, and AI. Student build technical expertise and problem-solving skills while learning programming techniques using Python. Students also design, code, test, visualize, analyze, and debug code using the Python programming language. This progect-based course involves problem-solving methods and algorithm development and documentation to leverage the power of data and automation within Python. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The Object-Oriented computer programming course emphasizes concepts using JAVA as the primary object-oriented programming language. Students learn how to write, debug and execute programs in a variety of developmental environments. This course is a project-based class where object-oriented programming techniques are used to develop applications. Projects requiring control structures, methods in classe are included in the course curriculum. Data structures are introduced as arrays. (3-0-3)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This second course in the Object-Oriented Programming sequence continues exploring object-oriented programing techniques, building on the student's basic understanding and knowledge of JAVA, advanced concepts relating to arrays, inheritance, polymorphism and recursion are examined. Searching and Sorting concepts are developed. Stacks,Trees and Queues are introduced. Finally, the course concludes by expanding graphics and programming skills. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    CISW 201
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