CNG 101
INTRO TO NETWORKING
3 CR. (3L)
Focuses on underlying concepts of data communications, telecommunications and networking. Emphasizes the terminology and technologies in current networking environments and provides a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for continued study in the field.
CNG 102
LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
3 CR. (3L)
Introduces Local Area Networking. Focuses on discussions and demonstrations of planning, installing, and supporting networks.
CNG 103
WIDE AREA NETWORKS
3 CR. (3L)
Provides the student with conceptual and working knowledge of how Local Area Networks communicate over a wide area. Introduces telephony - the technology of switched voice communications. Provides students with an understanding of how communication channels of the public switched telephone networks are used for data communications and how voice data communications have become integrated.
CNG 104
INTRO TO TCP/IP
3 CR. (3L)
Outlines four important networking architectures in corporate environments today - TCP/IP, SNA, AppleTalk, and DNA. Focuses on the major components and functions of each of these architectures as well as methods used to connect different architectures. Provides students with concepts that are important to the field of systems integration, as well as a conceptual basis for understanding network architectures.
CNG 105
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
3 CR. (3L)
Outlines the important Internet Technologies in use today. Focuses on the major components and functions of each of these technologies as well as methods used to connect different technologies. Provides the students with concepts that are important to the field of systems integration with the Internet as well as a conceptual basis for understanding Internet Technologies.
CNG 108
NETWORK ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
3 CR. (3L)
Provides advanced instruction for networking professionals and students who grasp the basic concepts of networking but would like to understand methods used to analyze, design and manage LAN’s point-to-point networks. Exercises are geared toward learning techniques used to design and analyze networks.
CNG 123
NETWORK SERVER BASICS: SERVER+
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
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 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: CNG 101. 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 the TCP/IP. This course also prepares students for the Networking II: Network + course.
CNG 125
NETWORKING II: NETWORK +
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
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.
CNG 128
IT ESSENTIALS II: NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS
5 CR. (5L)
PRQ: CNG 101. Introduces multi-user, multi-tasking networking operating systems. Focuses on characteristics of the Linux, Unix, Windows 2000, NT, and XP networking operating systems. Explores a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access. The course prepares the student for both the CompTIA Server + certification and the Linux + certification.
CNG 131
NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: CNG 101. 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 132
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
Examines the field of information security to prepare information systems students for their future roles as business decision-makers. The course presents a balance of the managerial and the technical aspects of information security. The concepts covered in this course should be helpful for students working towards the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
CNG 133
NETWORK SECURITY: FIRE WALLS, INTRUSION DETECTION AND NETWORK SECURITY
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
Teaches students the basics of network firewall security. It covers basic installation techniques, discusses how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology, and presents basic firewall troubleshooting.
CNG 136
GUIDE TO DISASTER RECOVERY
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090, CIS 115, or department chair approval. 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 160
TELECOMMUNICATIONS I
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: CIS 115 or CIS 124 or CIS 128. Introduces the background needed to understand telephony products and services in the telecommunications industry. Includes hardware and devices, transmission characteristics and codes, network configurations, software and protocols.
CNG 212
IMPLEMENTING WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL AND SERVER
4 CR. (3L/1.5 LBV)
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. Focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows 2000 Server to create file, print, Web, and Terminal servers. Provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for course CNG 213 Implementing a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
CNG 224
MICROSOFT WINDOWS WIRELESS NETWORK
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: CNG 104 or instructor permission. 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 (CWNP) Certification Exam.
CNG 251
ANTIVIRUS CONCEPTS
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090 or department chair approval. Prepares the student for virus eradication. Focuses on how viruses work, how they are designed and how viruses are written. Emphasizes virus eradication and cleaning.
CNG 254
DATA ENCRYPTION
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090 or department chair approval. Exposes the student to data encryption models. Examines the differences between data storage including Microsoft, Novell Netware and UNIX. Includes encryption and data transmission. Covers encryption over various networks including the Internet.
CNG 257
NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTER MEASURE
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: CNG 104 or instructor permission. 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.
CNG 258
COMPUTER FORENSICS
4 CR. (3L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: CNG 104 or instructor permission. 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 CR. (5L)
Introduces network fundamentals, the OSI model and industry standards, IP addressing (subnet masks) and basic network design.
CNG 261
CISCO NETWORK ASSOCIATE II
5 CR. (5L)
PRQ: CNG 260. Focuses on router theory and technologies, including router configurations, protocols, network management and introductory LAN switching.
CNG 262
CISCO NETWORK ASSOCIATE III
5 CR. (5 L)
PRQ: CNG 261. Focuses on advanced routing and switching configurations, LAN switching, network management and advanced network design.
CNG 263
CISCO NETWORK ASSOCIATE IV
5 CR. (5 L)
PRQ: CNG 262. 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 (CCCNA) certification exam. |