Computer Networking Technology

Second Semester

• Database and SQL Concepts IST 1163
  IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts. This course is an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases. Emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. QBE and SQL are explored. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
• Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology IST 1193
  IST 1193 - Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology. This course will provide experience with operating systems. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction (communication and professional behavior) with the platform to assist users in business environments. Topics on safety and environmental issues are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
• Network Administration Using Linux IST 1254
  IST 1254 - Network Administration Using Linux. This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, and administrative tasks of a functional server. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
• Principles of Information Security IST 1143
  IST 1143 - Principles of Information Security. This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
• Network Components IST 1223
  IST 1223 - Network Components. (Prerequisite: IST 1134). This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
• Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
  SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.