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INFO/COMMUNICATION ICT 220 Networking Fundamentals

Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
3unit(s)

TECHNOLOGY (ICT) 3 Lab

This course is an introduction to computer networking concepts.

ICT 201 PC Repair and Maintenance 4unit(s) Students will be introduced to the technical foundations of networks,
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours: topologies, adapters, bindings, protocols and network administration.
3 Lab Students will also be introduced to diagnostic software, troubleshooting,
and repair of networks and network hardware, components and
This course prepares the student for CompTIA A+ certification, which peripherals.
includes the latest foundation-level knowledge and skills needed by
today’s computer support professionals. It is the starting point for a ICT 221 Cisco Academy 1 4unit(s)
career in the Information Technology industry. This international, vendor- Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
neutral certification is accredited by the International Organization for 3 Lab
Standards (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
This is the first of four classes in the Information and Communication
CompTIA A+ certification proves competence in a technician’s ability to
Technology CISCO Academy Certificate Program. Instruction includes:
perform essential IT tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing,
safety, networking, protocols, standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models,
preventative maintenance, basic networking and security. It also confirms
cabling, cabling tools, routers, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network
a technician’s understanding of customer service and communication
standards.
skills needed to work with clients.
ICT 222 CISCO Academy 2 4unit(s)
ICT 210 Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 4unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
3 Lab
3 Lab
This is the second of four courses in the Information Technology CISCO
This course provides the student with networking, security, and system
Academy Certificate program. Instruction includes, but is not limited
administration information needed to implement a Windows Server
to: interfacing routers, networking terminology and protocols, network
infrastructure. It covers the basics of installation and configuration,
testing, programming and configuring routers, IP addressing and sub-
storage, network infrastructure, network components, network protocols,
netting, and internetworking router protocols.
server roles, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, IT
Prerequisites: ICT 221 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade
security, server security, network security, security software, monitoring
of C.
server performance, and maintaining a Windows Server. This course
includes the foundational level knowledge to prepare students to start a ICT 223 CISCO Academy 3 4unit(s)
career or cross train in Microsoft Windows Server technologies. Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
3 Lab
ICT 211 Microsoft Windows Server Part 2 4unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours: This is the third course in the Information Technology CISCO Academy
3 Lab Certificate program. Instruction includes switching technologies; routing
terminology and protocols; interface standards; programming and
This course is designed to help make network and server infrastructure
configuration of routers; VLANs; IP addressing and network standards.
easier to manage, more resilient, more efficient, and more secure.
Prerequisites: ICT 222 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade
The curriculum will discuss consolidation of server environments, a
of C.
move to a hosted/cloud-based model, challenges of information and
communication technology storage, virtualization workloads, virtual ICT 224 CISCO Academy 4 4unit(s)
machine density, mobility, and availability, virtualization of applications, Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
and network and server performance. 3 Lab
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ICT 210 may be taken
concurrently. This is the fourth course in the Information Technology CISCO Academy
Certificate Program. Instruction includes the following: LAN switching;
ICT 212 Advanced Windows Server 4unit(s) WAN encapsulation methods; ISDN routing; programming and
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours: configuration of routers; network security; and UNIX intercompatability.
3 Lab Prerequisites: ICT 223 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade
of C.
This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-412 certification exam
objectives and focuses on the skills necessary to administer Windows
Server 2012/R2. Upon completion of this course, students will have an in-
depth knowledge of Windows Server 2012/R2, including Enterprise Active
Directory, advanced DNS and DHCP, DAC, IPAM, server high availability,
disaster recovery, certificate services, AD FS, and AD RMS. Both the
original release of Windows Server 2012 and the R2 release are covered.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ICT 210 and ICT 211.

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ICT 230 Network Security Fundamentals 4unit(s)

Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
3 Lab

This course offers a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to

take the CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Certification Exam. It provides
an introduction to the fundamentals of network security, including
compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities;
application, data, and host security; access control and identity
management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in
network security as well, including psychological approaches to social
engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data
loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming
development security.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ICT 201 and ICT 220 or
equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.

ICT 235 Introduction to Virtual Computing 4unit(s)

Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
3 Lab

This course will provide a working knowledge of the leading virtualization

products. In addition to learning how to install and use the products, you
learn how to apply virtualization technology to create virtual data centers.
Utilize management software to administer multiple host systems, and
implement a virtual desktop environment. Leveraging cloud computing
technologies to build or extend the data center and provide disaster
recovery services will be introduced.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ICT 221 and ICT 210 or
equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.

ICT 240 Introduction to Cloud Computing 4unit(s)

Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion Hours:
3 Lab

ICT-240 Introduction to Cloud computing will provide the skill and

knowledge necessary for students to understand, evaluate, roll out, and
maintain various cloud service models. Cloud platforms covered include
AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.

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