Course Descriptions
ITNW 1309 Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
Introduction to cloud computing from a business and technical perspective, including
cloud concepts, services, architecture, system integration, connectivity, data center
migration, administration, security, compliance and technical support. Coverage includes
preparation for industry certifications. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices.
Lab required. Prerequisite: ITCC 1314 or ITNW 1358. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1336 Cloud Deployment & Infrastructure Management
Focus on Cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and key considerations
in migrating to Cloud computing. Includes the technologies and processes required
to build on-premise and Cloud environments, including computation, storage, networking,
virtualization, business continuity, security, and management. Lab required. Prerequisite:
ITNW 1373. ITNW 2375 is strongly recommended. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
Design, plan, implement, operate, and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).
Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and
vendor interoperability strategies. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers (Windows Server)
Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers
in a networked computing environment. Additionally, this course provides an introduction
to Windows Server 2019. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1358 or ITCC 1314. 3 credit
hours. (W)
ITNW 1358 Network+
Assists individuals in preparing for Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Network+ certification exam and career as a network professional. Additionally, prepares
individuals for a career as a Network Engineer in the Information Technology support
industry. Includes the various responsibilities and tasks required for service engineer
to successfully perform in a specific environment. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1364 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student. Prerequisite: ITCC 1344. 3 credit
hours. (W)
ITNW 1373 Cloud Storage and Database
Cloud Storage and Database technologies used in cloud computing. Topics include data
storage for cloud, mobile, social media, and software. Provides a strong understanding
of cloud computing concepts, technology, and architecture in support of storage technologies
and prepares students for advanced concepts, technologies, and processes. This course
investigates the existing concepts of Cloud Computing from the standpoint of technology
resources and an internetworking perspective. The concepts that will be explored involve
how Cloud Computing has matured, the growth of Cloud Computing and how the strategies
that surround Cloud Computing have added to business agility. The course will study
the vastness of Cloud Computing, the services that Cloud Computing offers, and several
vendor case studies on their methodology that drives Cloud Computing. Lab required.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1309. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1374 Cloud Computing Security
Introduction to Cloud Security including tools which monitor data moving to and from
the cloud and between cloud platforms, identification of fraudulent use of data in
the Cloud and its financial and performance impact. Third-party cloud security solutions
including cloud security gateways, centralized cloud management, and native IaaS/PaaS
platform security will be presented. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1309. 3 credit
hours. (W)
ITNW 1375 Cloud Administrator I
The Administration I course will be based on learning how to administrate Amazon Web
Services. Understand how to administrator the key five pillars supporting Amazon Web
Servers, which are Operational Excellence, Security Reliability, Performance Efficiency
and Cost Optimization. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1309. ITSC 1316 is strongly
recommended. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1376 Cloud Administrator II
This course teaches students how to manage their Azure subscriptions, create and scale
virtual machines, implement storage solutions, configure virtual networking, back
up and share data, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement
Azure Active Directory, secure identities, and monitor your solution. Lab required.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1375. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 1378 Wireless Network Administration
A continuation of the Fundamentals of Wireless LANs class covering radio frequency
technologies, antenna concepts, Wireless LAN Hardware and Software, wireless standards,
and basic site surveys. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1351. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 2327 Advanced Cloud Concepts
Focus on enterprise Cloud architecture, with advanced topics including multi-Cloud
platforms inclusive of computing, networking, storage, monitoring and database. Lab
required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1336 and ITNW 1376. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 2370 Containerization and Micro Services
Skills and knowledge related to Cloud computing architecture and services needed to
create, deploy and manage containers will be introduced. Concepts of building blocks,
container runtimes, container storage, networking and automation deployment, and orchestration
of resources are delivered as skills through labs and lecture. Lab required. Prerequisite:
ITSC 1316. ITNW 2375 is strongly recommended. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 2371 Wireless Network Security
This course covers security concepts and implementations on wireless LAN systems.
Course includes wireless LAN discovery, intrusion and attack techniques, protocol
analysis, and intrusion prevention. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1378. 3 credit
hours. (W)
ITNW 2372 Wireless Network Design
An in-depth wireless LAN design course covering requirement analysis, site surveys,
WLAN design and deployment, and design validation. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW
1378. 3 credit hours (W)
ITNW 2373 Information Storage Management (EMC)
The Information Storage Management course teaches the skills required in designing
Storage Systems using Storage Networking Technologies and Virtualization concepts,
Business Continuity approaches, and Storage Security and Management strategies. Lab
required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1358. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 2374 Emerging Wireless Technology
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITNW 1378. 3 credit hours.
(W)
ITNW 2375 VMware vSphere: Installation, Configuration, and Management
A study of Virtualization in computer network technology. The course covers the installation,
configuration, and management of VMware vSphere, which consists of VMware vSphere
ESXi and VMware vCenter Server. Lab required. Prerequisite: ITCC 1344, or ITNW 1354,
or ITSC 1316, or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 2376 Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Collaborative Technologies
This course assimilates leading edge skills, knowledge, and advances in technologies
relevant to the local industry needs. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
ITNW 2380 Cooperative Education - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director
for more information. 3 credit hours. (W)