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)