Course Descriptions 2008-2009 Catalog

Computer Networking

CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+
4 Credits
Introduces personal computer hardware to gain the skills and knowledge for a successful entry-level computer service technician. Provides extensive hands-on work with computer systems. Includes PC setup and configuration, floppy and hard drive installation and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Successful completion prepares the student for the core hardware service technician portion of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam.

CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+
4 Credits
Teaches students to upgrade, install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot current and legacy MS Windows operating systems. In addition, students learn to install, configure and troubleshoot device drivers. Students will also learn to identify the network capabilities of the operating system and configure the operating system to connect to the network. This course will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ OS Technologies Exam.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 121 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 123 Network Server Basics Server+
3 Credits
Provides students who are preparing for roles as network support technicians with skills training in the support of multi-processor computers and high capacity data storage systems typical of servers used in medium to large-scale networks.

CNG 124 Networking I: Network+
3 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge necessary to understand, identify and perform necessary tasks involved in supporting a network. Covers the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring TCP/IP. This course also prepares students for the Networking II: Network+ course.

CNG 125 Networking II: Network+
3 Credits
Continues to provide students with the knowledge necessary to implement and support a network. Focuses on the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking. The Networking I and II: Network + courses prepare students for the Network+ Certification.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 124 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 131 Network Security Fundamentals
3 Credits
Delivers a comprehensive overview of network security, including general security concepts. Communication security is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Common network attacks are introduced. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Computer forensics is introduced.

CNG 136 Guide to Disaster Recovery 3
3 Credits
Presents methods to identify vulnerabilities and take appropriate countermeasures to prevent and mitigate failure risks for an organization. It will take an enterprise-wide approach to developing a disaster recovery plan.

CNG 211 Windows XP Configuration
3 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers who are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows Client OS in a variety of network operating system environments.

CNG 212 Manage an MS Windows Server Environment
4 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server environment.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 211 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 213 Implementing an MS Windows Network Infrastructure
4 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage a Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement routing, implement and manage Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); secure Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; configure a network access infrastructure, manage and monitor network access.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 212 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 214 Plan an MS Windows Server Network Infrastructure
4 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Windows Server network infrastructure. Students will learn to Plan optimize and troubleshoot a TCP/IP physical and logical network, routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS) Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) and IPSec network access.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 213 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 215 Managing a Microsoft Windows Network Environment
3 Credits
Provides the knowledge required to implement, manage and troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on the Microsoft Windows® platform. These skills are generally required in medium to large size organizations that maintain 200 to 26,000 user desktops and servers, spanning 2 to 100 physical locations via Large Area Networks (LANs) and the Internet or Intranets.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 212 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 216 Plan a MS Windows Server Active Directory Infrastructure
4 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on a Windows Server directory service environment, including forest and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 212 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 222 Designing a Windows Secure Network
3 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks by using Microsoft Windows technologies. Students learn to secure access to Local Network Users, Remote Users and Remote Offices, Partners, and to secure access between private and public networks.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 212 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 224 Microsoft Windows Wireless Network
3 Credits
Provides the student with the Microsoft official curriculum from the Microsoft Regional Academy. Offers detailed instruction on the foundation concepts and technologies of wireless data networking. Upon completion of this course, students are prepared to take the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Certification Exam.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 124 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 226 Implementing and Managing MS Exchange
3 Credits
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Exchange. Students learn to use Exchange in medium to very large computing environments that typically have multiple physical locations, mixed client connection protocols, and Internet messaging connectivity.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 212 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 253 Firewalls and How They Work
3 Credits
Introduces students to the design and implementation of firewalls. Covers such topics as firewalls using CISCO Routers, Microsoft server platform and UNIX platform. Focuses on how firewalls function in these environments and the basic steps to plan and implement firewalls.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 131 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 255 Industry Certification A+
3 Credits
Provides the student with a comprehensive preparation for recognized industry certification exams in personal computer and network technology. Features alternative methods for delivery of instruction, including self-paced instruction assisted by technology.

CNG 257 Network Defense and Counter Measures
3 Credits
Examines the tools, techniques and technologies used in the technical securing of information assets. This course provides in-depth information of the software and hardware components of Information Security and Assurance. Topics include firewall configurations, hardening UNIX and NT servers, Web and distributed systems security and Specific implementation of security modes and architectures. The curriculum maps to the Security Certified Network Professional (SCP) Network Defense and Countermeasures Exam.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 131.

CNG 258 Computer Forensics
4 Credits
Exposes the student to the field of Computer Forensics and investigation. Provides the student with methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics. Topics covered include fundamental concepts, history of computer forensics, file structures, data recovery techniques, computer forensic tools and analysis. The curriculum and objectives map to the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certification.

CNG 260 CISCO Network Associate I
5 Credits
Introduces network fundamentals, the OSI model and industry standards, IP addressing (subnet masks) and basic network design.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 124 or Instructor's permission.

CNG 261 CISCO Network Associate II
5 Credits
Focuses on router theory and technologies, including router configurations, protocols, network management and introductory LAN switching.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 260.

CNG 262 CISCO Network Associate III
5 Credits
Focuses on advanced routing and switching configurations, LAN switching, network management and advanced network design.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 261.

CNG 263 CISCO Network Associate IV
5 Credits
Focuses on project-based learning, including advanced network design projects and advanced management projects. This course and CNG 260, 261 and 262 prepare students for the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.
PREREQUISITE: CNG 262.

Home Technology Integration
5 Credits
Introduces the elements of 'Smart' home technology in preparation for the HTI+ industry certification examination. There are six broad areas of the home technology environment that HTI systems generally control: Internet and home network connectivity, video and audio, telecommunications, home security, utility management, and appliance automation and control. HTI is evolving towards central control of all these systems.

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