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Computer Course Descriptions
The following 2 courses combined will earn 6 credits per semester: | Title | Number | Credits | Time | Location | Cisco (Exploration) Fundamentals
| MSNA 1204
| 3 credits | 8-10 a.m.
| SCTC
| | Course Description | | This course provides students with the fundamental skills needed to be successful in any network-related degree program by introducing architecture, functions, components and models of networks and using OSI and TCP/IP layered models. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. | | Pre-Requisites | | None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors | | Prep | | Required in Computer Network Administration. | | Title | Number | Credits | Time | Location | IT Essentials
| MSNA 1200
| 3 credits | 8-10 a.m.
| SCTC
| | Course Description | Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands-on activities and labs, learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, this course includes an introduction to networking. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.
| | Pre-Requisites | | None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors | | Prep | | Required in Computer Network Administration. | The following 2 courses combined will earn 6 credits per semester: | Title | Number | Credits | Time | Location | Cisco (Exploration) LAN Switching and Wireless
| CMSC 1276 | 2 credits | 8-10 a.m.
| SCTC | | Course Description | | This course provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. The different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network are presented. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small to medium network. | | Pre-Requisites | | MSNA 1204, Cisco (Exploration) Fundamentals
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors | | Prep | | Required in Computer Network Administration. | | Title | Number | Credits | Time | Location | MS XP Professional 70-270
| MSNA 1202
| 3 credits | 8-10 a.m.
| SCTC
| | Course Description | Students will study the skills needed to effectively manage the Windows operating environment. Topics include how to use functions and utilities, manage program properties, manage hardware devices, install operating system and applications and describe the importance of the DOS environment. This course will also prepare the student for the 70-270 exam.
| | Pre-Requisite | | None. Available to High School Juniors and Seniors | | Prep | | Required in Computer Network Administration. | |
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