CIS
103 AN OPERATING SYSTEM COURSE (4-4-6)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: SCT 100
and CIS 106
Provides an overview of operating systems functions and commands
that are necessary in a computer working environment. Topics include:
multiprogramming; multi- user systems; resource management; task
command/control languages; and operating systems utilization.
CIS 105 PROGRAM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Provides an emphasis on business problem identification
and solution through systems of computer programs using
such tools as structure charts, flowcharts, and pseudocode.
Topics include: problem solving process; fundamentals of
structured programming; program development building blocks;
fundamentals of file and report structure; and business
application structure.
CIS 106 COMPUTER
CONCEPTS (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Provides an overview of computers and information technology.
Topics include: computer history and terminology; data representation;
data storage concepts; fundamentals of information processing;
fundamentals of hardware operation; fundamentals of communications
and networking; structured programming concepts; program development
methodology; system development methodology; and computer number
systems.
CIS
108 ADVANCED TOPICS IN OPERATING SYSTEMS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 103
Provides an in-depth study of operating system functions, utilities,
and commands across multiple platforms. Topics include: Command
Line Interface (CLI), file systems, and directory structures,
boot sequence, temp files, page files, memory dumps, registry,
.ini files, system configuration files, and the recycle bin.
CIS 112
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 105, SCT
100 and a programming language
Provides a review and application of systems life cycle development
methodologies implemented by project teams. Topics include: role
of systems analysis and design, preliminary investigation, systems
analysis phase, systems design phase, systems development phase,
implementation and evaluation, and post-implementation systems
operation.
CIS 122 MICROCOMPUTER INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS xxxx An Operating
Systems Course
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of installing
and maintaining microcomputers. Topics include: identifying
components and their functions; safety; installation procedures;
troubleshooting techniques; and preventive maintenance.
CIS
127 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING & DESKTOP PUBLISHING
TECHNIQUES (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: SCT 100 and ENG as required by program major
Provides a study of word processing and desktop publishing. Topics
include: word processing fundamentals; desktop publishing fundamentals;
advanced word processing concepts; development of macros; and
presentation graphics fundamentals.
CIS 155 WORKING
WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS (1-4-3)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides students with the interface concepts of Microsoft Windows
software and the opportunity to develop software application skills
in a wide range of business situations. Topics include: Getting started with Microsoft Windows; managing
programs and files with Microsoft Windows; using Microsoft Windows
WordPad and Paintbrush features; data transfer with Microsoft
Windows; printing with Microsoft Windows; and customizing with
Microsoft Windows.
CIS 214 DATABASE
MANAGEMENT (4-4-6)
Prerequisite:CIS 105,
SCT 100
Provides an overview of the skills and knowledge of database application
systems which are used in business, government and industry. Topics
include: models, structures; physical database; logical database;
and accessing techniques.
CIS 226 ADVANCED MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE
(2-3-3)
Prerequisite: CIS 105, programming language
preferred
Provides a review and application of systems life cycle development
methodologies implemented by project teams. Topics include: role
of systems analysis and design, preliminary investigation, systems
analysis phase, systems design phase, systems development phase,
implementation and evaluation, and post-implementation systems
operation.
CIS 242 TCP/IP
(4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 1140 or CIS
2321
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required
to set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) on Microsoft Windows NT. Topics include: planning a TCP/IP
network; installing and configuring TCP/IP; using DHCP manager;
Windows name resolution techniques; subnetting; and DNS name resolution.
CIS 252 INTRO
TO JAVA PROGRAMMING (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 106 or CIS
105
Course designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented
design and Java programming. Use practical problems to illustrate
Java application building techniques and concepts. Develop an
understanding of Java vocabulary. Create an understanding of where
Java fits in the application development landscape. Create an
understanding of the Java Development Kit and how to develop,
debug, and run Java applications using the JDK and Notepad as
an editor. Continue to develop student's programming logic skills.
Topics include: JAVA Language History, JAVA Variable Definitions,
JAVA Control Structures, JAVA Methods, JAVA Classes, JAVA Objects,
and JAVA Graphics.
CIS 255 INTRODUCTION
TO "C" PROGRAMMING (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: Program admission / Co-requisite: CIS
105
Provides opportunity to gain a working knowledge of "C"
programming. Includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging
"C" programs of moderate difficulty. Topics include:
basic "C" concepts, simple I/O and expressions, I/O
and control statements, and managing data and developing programs.
CIS 256 ADVANCED
"C" PROGRAMMING (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 255
Covers theory and practice in developing advanced skills in "C"
programming. Topics include: pointers, function, arrays; file
input/output; BIOS and system service level operations; and program
design and development.
CIS
265 MICROCOMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Emphasizes the use of system theory and diagnostic routines to
isolate failures, replace the defective module or subsystem, and
verify proper operation. Topics include: basic system theory,
operating systems use, diagnostic programs, subsystem isolation,
upgrading systems, preventive maintenance, and service reports
preparation.
CIS 276 ADVANCED ROUTERS AND SWITCHES
(4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 142
Introduces LAN design, LAN switching and switch segmentation,
advanced routing, and multiple protocols. Topics include:
a review of semesters I and II, local area network (LAN)
switching, virtual local area networks (VLANS), local area
network (LAN) design, interior gateway routing protocols
(IGRP), access control lists, and Novell IPX.
CIS 277 WAN DESIGN (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 276
Emphasizes WAN design utilizing point-to-point protocol
(PPP), integrated services digital network (ISDN), and frame
relay. Topics include: a review of semesters I, II, and
III, wide area network, wide area network design, point-to-point
protocol, integrated services digital network (ISDN), and
frame relay.
CIS 286 PREPARATION
FOR A+ CERTIFICATION (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 122
Provides the student with the fundamentals of configuring, installing,
diagnosing, repairing, upgrading, and maintaining computers and
their peripherals. To fundamentally
prepare the student for the A+ certification examination. Topics include: A+ Core Module; A+ DOS/Windows operating systems;
pc hardware and configuration; peripherals; preventive maintenance;
customer interaction; virus protection; safety and electrostatic
discharge; and networks.
CIS 1101
FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
This course provides competencies that include understanding of
basic web page design principles, file formats for creating web
pages, accessibility, usability, and site management skills; ability
to create basic HTML code, vector, and bitmap graphics, SWF and
GIF animations, animations with DHTML, and images for Web pages;
and the ability to create web pages with interactive elements,
cascading style sheets, and a web site.
CIS
1104 WEB GRAPHICS USING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: Program admission
This course covers the creation and editing of digital photographs
and images using Adobe Photoshop. Topics covered include understand
file types, file compression, and download capabilities, creating
digital images in different file types, setting and using color
codecs, adjusting digital images with lighting, filtering, cropping,
and resizing, creating transparent digital images, digital image
web page positioning techniques, and using other digital image
special effects.
CIS
1108 WEB GRAPHICS USING JASC PAINT SHOP (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: Program admission
This course covers the creation and editing of digital photographs
and images using JASC Paint Shop. Topics covered include understand
file types, file compression, and download capabilities, creating
digital images in different file types, setting and using color
codecs, adjusting digital images with lighting, filtering, cropping,
and resizing, creating transparent digital images, digital image
web page positioning techniques, and using other digital image
special effects.
CIS 1115
INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (5-0-5)
Prerequisites: Program admission, CIS 103,
CIS 106, CIS 122,
CIS 1140
This course provides a broad overview of information security.
It covers terminology, history, security systems development and
implementation. Student will also cover the legal, ethical, and
professional issues in information security.
CIS 1116
SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIS 1115
This course provides knowledge and experience to develop and maintain
security policies and procedures. Students will explore the legal
and ethical issues in information security and the various security
layers: physical security, personnel security, operating systems,
network, software, communication and database security. Students
will develop an Information Security Policy and an Acceptable
Use Policy.
CIS 1117
IMPLEMENTING OPERATING SYSTEMS SECURITY (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: Program admission, CIS 1115
This course will provide knowledge and the practical experience necessary to configure the most common server platforms. Lab exercises will provide students with experience of establishing security for the network environment.
CIS 1118
IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 1115, CIS
1117
This course provides knowledge and the practical experience necessary
to evaluate, implement and manage secure information transferred
over computer networks. Topics include network security, intrusion
detection, types of attacks, methods of attacks, security devices,
basics of cryptography and organizational security elements.
CIS 1119
IMPLEMENTING INTERNET/ INTRANET FIREWALLS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 1115
Students will learn how to plan, design, install and configure
firewalls that will allow key services while maintaining security.
This will include protecting the Internal IP services, configuring
a firewall for remote access and managing a firewall.
CIS 1120
COMPUTER FORENSICS AND DISASTER RECOVERY (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 1116, CIS 1117, CIS
1118, CIS 1119
This course serves as a capstone course for the information security
specialist. The course will include implementing a plan to detect
intruders, determine the damage caused, and discuss what precautions
to use to avoid disasters.
CIS 1121
VISUAL BASIC.NET I (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 105 / Co-requisite
CIS 124 or CIS 2128
Introduces Microsoft Windows event-driven programming. Common
elements of Windows applications will be discussed created and
manipulated using Microsoft's Visual Studio development environment.
Topics include numeric data types and variables, decision making
structures, validating input with strings and functions, repetition
and multiple forms, test files, arrays, lists and common dialog
controls.
CIS 1122
VISUAL BASIC.NET II (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 1121, CIS
124 or CIS 2128
Advanced Visual Basic.NET teaches client-server systems, n-tier
development environments, relational databases, use of SQL to
access data, the use of ADO.NET objects, methods and properties
to access and update relational and XML databases. Advanced features
of Visual Basic are explored.
CIS
1123 WEB GRAPHICS & ANIMATION USING ADOBE FLASH
(4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 1104, CIS
1108
This course covers the creation and manipulation of images and
animation using Adobe Flash and 3D creation software. Topics covered
include 3D Digital Image tools, file types, download and image
plug-in requirements., a systematic approach to creating images,
creating 3D Objects, selecting and grouping objects, object transformation,
object shading, lighting, filtering, and coloring, animation tools,
file types, compression techniques, plug-in and download requirements,
and creating 2D and 3D animations.
CIS 1124 WEB GRAPHICS
& ANIMATION USING ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR AND ADOBE LIVEMOTION (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 1104, CIS
1108
This course covers the creation and manipulation of images and
animation using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe LiveMotion. Topics
covered include 3D Digital Image tools, file types, download and
3D image plug-in requirements, a systematic approach to creating
images, creating 3D Objects, selecting and grouping objects, object
transformation, object shading, lighting, filtering, and coloring,
animation tools, file types, compression techniques, plug-in and
download requirements, and creating 2D and 3D animations.
CIS
1125 CYBER CRIME TECHNOLOGY (3-6-6)
Prerequisite:CIS 103, CIS
1120
This course prepares the student to search and investigate web-based
criminal activity into a computer system or a network. Identify,
separate, and investigate web files and data that are suspicious.
Through utilization of forensics tools, track route of travel,
sender, and destination of suspected files and data. Harvest data
from web browsers and e-mail clients. Harvest data from cell phones
and PDAs. Prepare suspected files and data for presentation at
a legal proceeding.
CIS 1131 HELP DESK CONCEPTS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: SCT 100,
CIS 103, CIS 122
Prepares students to work in positions that provide customer
and technical support through analysis and problem solving.
Students will master the role of a help desk analysis, navigate
the help desk environment, and learn crucial problem solving
skills. In addition, students will learn to troubleshoot
hardware problems, printer problems, OS problems, application
problems, and user problems.
CIS
1219 COMPUTER FORENSICS AND DATA IDENTIFICATION (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 103, CIS
122, CIS 108
Provides a study of computer forensics techniques that will teach
the techniques needed to harvest, identify, and analyze data while
maintaining the legal and ethical standards needed to produce
evidence that is admissible in court. Topics include: computer
forensics, ethical practices, sterile media, computer forensic
tools, evidence collection, evidence analysis, and documentation.
CIS
1220 COMPUTER FORENSICS PROJECT (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 108
A capstone course project providing a realistic experience for
students working in an environment to locate evidence of a crime
within a computer system and prepare it for presentation at a
trial or legal proceeding. Topics include: search warrants and
chain/control of evidence, operating system tools and techniques,
data recovery and safeguard, and presentation for trial/legal
proceeding.
CIS
1140 NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 106 or advisor approval
Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to pass
CompTIA’s broadbased, vendor independent networking certification
exam, Network +. Covers a wide range of material about networking,
from careers in networking to local area networks, wide area networks,
protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses
on operation network management systems and implementing the installation
of networks. It reviews cabling; connection schemes; the fundamentals
of both the LAN and WAN technologies; TCP/IP configuration and
troubleshooting; remote connectivity; and network maintenance
and troubleshooting.
CIS
2005 ADVANCED WEB GRAPHICS USING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (4-4-6)
Prerequisites:CIS 1104
This course covers the creation and editing of digital photographs
and images using Adobe Photoshop. Topics covered include curves
and adjustment layers, retouching techniques, color correction,
color balancing, element replacement and restoration, typography
and interpolation, and advanced techniques and special effects.
CIS
2105 ADVANCED WEB GRAPHICS USING ADOBE FLASH (4-4-6)
Prerequisites:CIS 1123
This course covers additional techniques used in the creation
and manipulation of vector images and animation using Adobe Flash.
Topics covered include (but not limited to) Advanced Animation
Techniques, ActionScript Fundamentals, Advanced ActionScript Techniques,
Third Party Languages, Optimizing and Publishing Flash movies.
CIS 2149 IMPLEMENTING
MICROSOFT WINDOWS PROFESSIONAL (4-4-6)
Prerequisite:CIS xxxx, an operating systems course and CIS
1140 or advisor approval
Provides the ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot
Windows Professional as a desktop operating system in any network
environment. Topics include: installing Windows Professional;
implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and
drivers; implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols
and services; implementing, managing, and troubleshooting security;
configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment; and monitoring
and optimizing system performance and reliability.
CIS 2150 IMPLEMENTING MICROSOFT WINDOWS
SERVER (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS
2149
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for
new-to-product support professionals who will be responsible
for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a
network infrastructure that uses the Microsoft Windows server
family of products. Topics include: installing Windows 2000 Server;
installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware devices
and drivers; managing, monitoring, and optimizing system
performance, reliability, and availability; configuring
and troubleshooting Windows 2000 network connections; and
implementing, managing, and troubleshooting security.
CIS 2153 IMPLEMENTING
MICROSOFT WINDOWS NETWORKINGINFRASTRUCTURE (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2150 or CIS 2152
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for new-to
product support professionals who will be responsible for installing,
configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure
that uses the Microsoft Windows server family of products. Topics include: automating Internet Protocol
(IP); address assignment using DHCP; implementing name resolution
using DNS and WINS: configuring and supporting remote access to
a network; configuring network security; integrating network services
of Windows; deploying Windows Professional; and using remote installation
services.
CIS 2154 IMPLEMENTING MICROSOFT
WINDOWS NETWORK DIRECTORY (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS
2153
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install,
configure, and administer the Microsoft Active Directoryservice.
The course also focuses on implementing Group Policy and understanding
the Group Policy tasks required to centrally manage users and
computers. Topics include: understanding the logical and physical
structure of Active Directory; configuring the Domain Name System
(DNS); server service to support Active Directory; creating and
administering user accounts and group resources; implementing
and using Group Policy; managing replication of Active Directory;
and maintaining and restoring the database of Active Directory.
CIS 2161 STRUCTURED
QUERY LANGUAGE (SQL) (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: SCT 100, CIS 106, CIS
105, and an operating systems course
A course designed to allow the student to solve common database
retrieval problems through the use of the SQL Language that supports
common databases such as SQL/Server, ORACLE, DB2, ACCESS and other
database systems. Topics include: Understanding database vocabulary,
understanding object and relational database conceptunderstanding
and implementing SQL statements that retrieve, insert, update
and delete data in a database, ability to implement aggregate
and group SQL functions, create, edit and drop database tables,
query data from multiple databases, design queries and sub queries,
develop an understanding of union, and join operations, understand
how to execute and implement database triggers.
CIS 2191 INTERNET
BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Teaches students how to access the Internet and the World Wide
Web using a Web browser as a general-purpose Internet application.
Students will learn to use the Internet for e-mail, the World
Wide Web, newsgroups, Gopher, Veronica, File Transfer Protocol
(FTP) and Telnet. Students will gain experience using and configuring
both Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer to access
rich multimedia data and objects as well as Java, Shockwave, and
Active X content. A variety of Web-based search engines will be
used to conduct advanced searches and learn the basics of project
leadership, security, and e-business solutions. Students will
also learn about business on the Internet, and how business research
can help companies gain market intelligence.
CIS
2202 XHTML FUNDAMENTALS (2-3-5)
Prerequisite: Program admission
XHTML Fundamentals is designed to teach basic through intermediate
concepts in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) authoring, including
forms, complex table design, graphic elements, and client-side
image maps. Students will design inter-linking pages that incorporate,
design, graphic elements, and client-side image maps. Students
will design inter-linking pages that incorporate, in practical
applications, a wide range of HTML tags and attributes. Student
will allow learn how to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML,
and XHTML. All HTML, CSS, XHTML, and XML development will follow
the current standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Topics include introduction to HTML, CSS, XHTML, and XML, creating
pages using HTML, CSS, XHTML, and XML, incorporating graphical
elements, create hyperlinks, create HTML tables, create HTML forms,
and image maps.
CIS 2211 WEB
SITE DESIGN TOOLS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Teaches an understanding of how to create and manage impressive
Web sites using the sizable amounts of new technology available
on the Web. Students will learn to create web sites using various
web tools such as FrontPage, NetObjects Fusion, Dynamic HTML,
and various multimedia and CSS standards.
CIS 2221 WEB
GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Teaches the use of powerful tools for modeling scanned images
and illustrations into creative artwork. In this course, students
will learn techniques for quickly creating attractive textures
for backgrounds, compositing images seamlessly, simulating surface
reflections and shadows, and creating effects with type. Advanced
tools will be used for selecting parts of images, moving, duplicating,
and resizing images. Students will utilize painting tools to manipulate
images, and will perform adjustments to contrast and color balance.
CIS 2228 ADVANCED SPREADSHEET TECHNIQUES
(4-4-6)
Prerequisites: SCT 100
Provides a study of spreadsheets. Topics include advanced spreadsheet concepts; development
of macros; dataintegration concepts; and troubleshooting spreadsheets.
CIS 2229 ADVANCED
DATABASE TECHNIQUES (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: SCT 100
Provides a study of databases. Topics include advanced database concepts; data integration
concepts; development of user interfaces; troubleshooting databases;
development of macros; and relations database concepts.
CIS 2231 DESIGN
METHODOLOGY (4-4-6)
Prerequisites: CIS 2202, CIS 2211, CIS 2221
Teaches students how to create and manage Web sites using FrontPage,
NetObjects Fusion, Dynamic HTML, and various multimedia and CSS
standards. Students will also implement the latest strategies
to develop third-generation Web sites, evaluate design tools,
discuss future technology standards, and explore the incompatibility
issues surrounding current browsers. The course focuses on theory,
design and Web construction, along with information architecture
concepts, Web project management, scenario development and performance
evaluations.
CIS 2241 INTERNET
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (5-0-5)
Prerequisites: CIS 1140, CIS 2191
Provides the student with an understanding of TCP/IP operation,
Domain Name System (DNS) name service, Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) automation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service,
security, and the auditing activities related to Web servers and
firewalls. Students will also perform an in-depth analysis of
IP packets transferred on the network.
CIS 2261 JAVASCRIPT
FUNDAMENTALS (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: CIS 2201 Teaches developers
how to use the features of the JavaScript language and the NetScape
Navigator browser. Students learn how to write JavaScript programs
that can be plugged into Web pages or customized, and examine
advanced issues such as debugging techniques and JavaScript security.
CIS 2281 DATABASE CONNECTIVITY
(4-6-7)
Prerequisite: CIS 2191 Database Connectivity
teaches students how to manipulate data in a database, work with
relational database via Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and
learn how to work with different database systems. Students will
learn to install and configure Cold Fusion, or equivalent software,
and use the system to develop forms and applications to interact
with file systems, e-mail and database servers.
CIS 2291 NETWORK
SECURITY (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2241
Introduces students to network security, firewalls, Windows NT
network security, UNIX and TCP/IP network security, security auditing,
attacks, and threat analysis.
CIS 2321 INTRODUCTION
TO LAN AND WAN (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 106 or advisor approval
Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in
current and emerging network technology. Topics include: safety;
networking; network terminology and protocols; network standards;
local-area networks (LANs); wide-area networks (WANs); Open System
Interconnection (OSI) models; cabling; cabling tools; routers;
router programming; Ethernet; Internet Protocol (IP) addressing;
and network standards. Particular emphasis is given to the use
of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying
science, mathematics, communication, and social-studies concepts
to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training
are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking
software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal
safety, building and environmental codes and regulations.
CIS 2322 INTRODUCTION TO WANs AND ROUTING
(4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2321
Provides instruction on performing basic router configuration
and troubleshooting. Topics include: lab setup; WANS and
routers; router command line interface; router components;
router startup and setup; router configuration; IOS images;
and network troubleshooting.
CIS 2421 INTERMEDIATE
JAVA PROGRAMMING (4-6-7)
Prerequisites:CIS 2401,
CIS 2411
Programmers familiar with object-oriented concepts will learn
how to develop Java [tm] applications. This course is used to
teach students the syntax of the Java programming language and
object-oriented programming with the Java programming language.
The course uses the Java 2 Software Development Kit (SDK).
CIS 2501 BUILDING
A SCALABLE CISCO NETWORKS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: Students must have received their CCNA certification
or have completed the courses in the Cisco CCNA Specialist technical
certificate program.
This course focuses on advanced routing and using Cisco routers
connected in local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks
(WANs) typically found at medium to large network sites. Upon
completion of this training course, the student will be able to
select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS services required
to build a scalable routed network. This curriculum prepares the
student for the BSCN exam one of four for the CCNP Certification.
CIS 2502 BUILDING A CISCO REMOTE ACCESS
NETWORKS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2501
The focus of this course is on how to use one or more of
the available WAN permanent or dial-up technologies to connect
company sites. Students will be able to connect, configure,
and troubleshoot the various elements of a remote network
in a WAN environment. This course prepares students for
the BCRAN exam one of four for the CCNP Certification.
CIS 2503 BUILDING A CISCO MULTILAYER
SWITCHED NETWORKS (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2502
The focus of this course is on how to build and manage high-speed
Ethernet networks. This course also introduces the emerging
Multilayer Switching technology and describes how it enhances
performance and scalability in campus networks. Finally,
the course explores how to manage traffic traversing the
network. The student will be able to connect, configure,
and troubleshoot the various elements of a campus network
in an Ethernet environment. This curriculum prepares the
student for BCMSN exam one of four for the CCNP Certification.
CIS 2504 INTERNETWORKING TROUBLESHOOTING
(4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2503
The focus of Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting is on
troubleshooting network problems. Upon completion of this
training course, the student should be better able to analyze
and resolve problems. This curriculum prepares the student
for the CIT exam one of four for the CCNP Certification.
CIS 2554 INTRODUCTION
TO UNIX/LINUX (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 1140
Introduces the UNIX/Linux operating system skills necessary to
perform entry-level user functions. Topics include: history of UNIX/Linux; login
and logout; the user environment; user password change; the file
system; hierarchy tree; editors; file system commands as they
relate to navigating the file system tree; UNIX/Linux manual help
pages; using the UNIX/Linux graphical desktop; and command options. In addition, the student must be able to perform directory
and file displaying, creation, deletion, redirection, copying,
moving, linking files, wildcards, determining present working
directory, and changing directory locations.
CIS 2555
UNIX/LINUX ADMINISTRATION (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2554
Covers UNIX/Linux operating system administration skills
necessary to perform administrative functions. Topics include: installing UNIX/Linux; configuring
and building a custom kernel; adding and removing software
packages; managing run levels; managing users and groups;
implementing security permissions; introduction to shell
programming; managing and fixing the file system; managing
memory and swap space; managing and scheduling jobs; managing
system logs; and understanding the boot process, system
configuration files, file backup and restore, file compression,
fault tolerance, and printing.
CIS 2556
UNIX/LINUX ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2555
Covers UNIX/Linux operating system advanced administration
skills necessary to perform advanced administrative functions. Topics include: understanding UNIX/Linux networking;
managing network printing; configuring and troubleshooting
TCP/IP on UNIX/Linux; configuring DHCP, DNS, a Web server,
an FTP server, and an e-mail server; and understanding NIS
(yp) and NFS. Also,
includes understanding advanced security issues such as
firewalls and NAT; using network commands; use of graphical
system such as X Windows; sharing files and printers; and
advanced shell programming.
CIS 2557
UNIX/LINUX SHELL SCRIPTING PROGRAMMING (4-4-6)
Prerequisite: CIS 2556
Covers UNIX/Linux shell programming techniques necessary
for UNIX/Linux System Administrators to understand and create
shell script programs in a UNIX/Linux environment. Topics include: shell variables; running shell
script program; conditional processing; looping structures;
arithmetic operators; logical operators such as AND, OR,
and NOT; positional parameters and process variables; redirection,
piping, and standard error; and use of backslash, quotes,
and back quotes.
CIS
2725 SECURING CISCO IOS ROUTER NETWORKS (4-4-6)
Prerequisites: CIS 2321, CIS 2322, CIS
276, CIS 277
Details the skills to secure Cisco IOS router networks. Skills
learned from this course can be used to successfully pass the
Securing Cisco IOS Networks exam (SECUR 642-501).
CIS
2726 SECURED NETWORKING WITH ADVANCED CISCO SECURE
PIX FIREWALL (4-4-6)
Prerequisites: CIS 2321, CIS 2322, CIS
276, CIS 277
Details the skills needed to describe, configure, verify and manage
the PIX Firewall product family. Skills learned from this course
can be used to successfully pass the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall
Advanced exam (CSPFA 642-521).
CIS 2727 IMPLEMENTING
CISCO SECURE INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS (4-4-6)
Prerequisites: CIS 2321, CIS 2322, CIS
276, CIS 277, CIS
2725
Details the knowledge and skills needed to design, install, and
configure a Cisco Intrusion Protection solution for small, medium,
and enterprise networks.
CIS
2728 IMPLEMENTING CISCO SECURE VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS
(4-4-6)
Prerequisites: CIS 2321, CIS 2322, CIS
276, CIS 277, CIS
2725
Details the knowledge and skills needed to describe, configure,
verify, and manage the Cisco VPN Concentrator, Cisco VPN Software
Client, and Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client feature set.
CIS
2729 CISCO SAFE IMPLEMENTATION (4-4-6)
Prerequisites: CIS 2321, CIS 2322, CIS
276, CIS 277, CIS
2725, CIS 2727, CIS
2728
Details the knowledge and skills needed to needed to implement
and use the principles and axioms presented in the SAFE Small,
Midsize and Remote User White Paper on specific devices. The primary
focus in on the labs, which allow the students to build complete
end-to-end security solutions using SAFE SMR as the blueprint.
The following devices are covered and their configuration and
functionality in a SAFE SMR network are described in detail; IOS
routers, PIX Firewalls, VPN Concentrators, Cisco IDS Sensors,
and the Cisco VPN Client.
