Course Descriptions (numerical order)
Provides a supervised work experience utilizing and extending the skills learned in CNT networking and security courses. The experience is intended to result in new learning and increased capabilities for the intern and the completion of authentic work for the sponsoring organization. Internships may be arranged for 2,3 or 4 credits upon the mutual agreement of the student, instructor and sponsoring organization. Placement depends on student qualifications and a successful interview for a particular position. Interns are required to abide by all policies governing employees and meet expectations of regular employment. Prereq: Permission of instructor, available position, approval of sponsor. CNT 2300 PC Hardware and Software (A+) Presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA’s A+ certification exam, which covers the knowledge and skills essential for becoming a successful computer technician. F,S CNT 2310 Server and Network Operating Systems (Server+ Certification) Provides an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation of procedures, security issues, back up procedures, and remote access. Helps prepare students for Comp TIA’s Server+ exam. Prereq: CNT 2300 or equivalent experience. F,S CNT 2401 - Administering Windows Operating System I Covers the features and procedures to deploy, support and troubleshoot the current dominant version of MS Windows desktop operating system in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. Students will develop awareness of the issues and specifications needed to effectively plan implement and manage deployment of the current operating system. Prereq: CIS 1105 or CS 1100 or equivalent Windows OS experience. CNT 2402 - Administering Windows Operating System 2 Covers the features and procedures to deploy, support and troubleshot the emerging version of MS Windows desktop operating system in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. Students will develop awareness of the issues and specifications needed to effectively plan implement and manage deployment of the emerging operating system. Prereq: CIS 1105 or CS 1100 or equivalent Windows OS experience. CNT 2410 - Managing a Windows Server Environment Provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources in the dominant version of the Microsoft Windows Server environment. The course is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for managing accounts and resources. These tasks include managing user, computer, and group accounts; managing access to network resources; managing printers; managing an organizational unit in a network based on Active Directory service; and implementing group policy to manage users and computers. Prereq: CNT 2401 or CNT 2402 or equivalent Windows OS experience. F,S CNT 2420 - Implementing a Windows Server Network Infrastructure Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. These competencies include the provision of features such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; implementing a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients; and managing and monitoring network performance. Prerq: CNT 2410. CNT 2430 - Planning a Windows Directory Infrastructure Includes a comprehensive overview of the technologies and strategies used to accurately and securely move data within a Microsoft windows network. Focuses on TCP/IP addressing using DHCP, DNS and WINS. Also covers best practices for providing network access. Prereq: CNT 2420. CNT 2440 - Implementing Active Directory Services Provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Active DirectoryŽ directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on the forest and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS) site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, group policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies. Prereq: CNT 2430 CNT 2450 - Designing Security of Microsoft Networks Provides the knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure with a Microsoft network environment. Includes creating the design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. The course encourages decision-making skills through an interactive tool that simulates real-life scenarios that students may encounter. Prereq: CNT 2401, CNT 2410 and CNT 2402; or equivalent experience. CNT 2460 - Managing Microsoft Exchange Server Provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure that is used to create, store, and share information using Microsoft Exchange Server. The course includes substantial applied practice that assists students in becoming proficient in the skills that are needed to update and support Exchange Service in medium-to-large environments (250 to 5,000 users) with multiple physical locations, mixed-client connection protocols, and wireless and Internet messaging connectivity. Prereq: CNT 2410 and CNT 2420 or equivalent experience. CNT 2510 - Networking Essentials Introduces students to the overall technology and design of networks. The course focuses on terminology and protocols, local-area networks (LANS), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Networking Essentials is the first of the four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. This course is equivalent to CS 1104, and either, but not both courses will apply toward degree requirements at Inver Hills. Prereq: Experience with computer operating system and Internet browser. CNT 2520 - Network Routers and Routing Fundamentals Focuses on initial router configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Students will develop skills on how to configure a router, managing Cisco IOS Software, configuring routing protocol on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers. Network Routers and Routing Fundamentals is the second of four CCNA courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prereq: CNT 2510 or CS 1104, or equivalent experience in networking. F,S,S CNT 2530 - Switching Fundamental and Intermediate Routing Covers concepts and skills in advanced IP addressing techniques (Variable Length Subnet Masking [VLSM]), intermediate routing protocols (RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply competencies from CCNA 1 and 2 to a network and be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing is the third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prereq: CNT 2520. CNT 2540 - Wide Area Network Technologies Develops knowledge and skills in the areas of advanced IP addressing techniques (Network Address Translation [NAT], Port Address Translation [PAT], and DHCP), WAN technology and terminology, PP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to optical networking. Particular emphasis is given to student being able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and CCNA 3 to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. In addition, the student will prepare for taking the CCNA Exam. Wide Area Network Technologies is the last four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prereq: CNT 2530. CNT 2610 - Advanced Routing (CCNP Semester 1) Focuses primarily on the technology and routines that enable advanced routing strategies including scalable networks, managing IP traffic, queuing, routing protocols, VLSM, OSPF, interconnecting OSPF areas, enhanced IGRP, optimizing routing, BGP, and implementing Quality of Service. This is the first of four courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills correlated with the Cisco Certified Network Professional examination. Prereq: CNT 2540 or CCNA certification. CNT 2620 - Remote Access (CCNP Semester 2) Covers the technology and skills needed to provide network access to remote users through a variety of strategies. Students will develop comprehensive competencies in remote access including: selecting equipment for remote connections, cabling the WAN components, configuring asynchronous connections, configuring PPP and controlling network access with PAP or CHAP, using ISDN and DDR, configuring a capable router, dedicated frame relay connections, dedicated WAN connections, PAT and NAT, and troubleshooting the remote access network. This is the second of four courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills correlated with the Cisco Certified Network Professional examination. Prereq: CNT 2610. CNT 2630 - Multilayer Switching (CCNP Semester 3) Develops advanced-level knowledge and skills in using switching and routing strategies to enhance network performance, reliability and security. Technologies and skills include: switching concepts, virtual LANS, deploying and managing Catalyst switches, fast Ethernet, and optimizing and troubleshooting switched networks. This is the third of four semester courses designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills that correlate with the Cisco Certified Network Professional examination. Prereq: CNT 2620 CNT 2640 - Network Troubleshooting (CCNP Semester 4) Prepares students to conduct advanced-level network diagnosis and corrective action. Combines previous knowledge and skills with proven troubleshooting methodology, tools and processes designed to quickly and accurately determine performance issues and corresponding remedies. Course also covers administrative and documentation issues related to network performance and troubleshooting. This is the fourth of four courses designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills that correlate with the Cisco Certified Network Professional examination. Prereq: CNT 2630 CNT 2710 - Wireless LAN Technology Provides a comprehensive overview of the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. Includes theoretical foundations of the technology in various application contexts. Special emphasis is given to security and best practices within an existing local area network. Prereq: CNT 2520. CNT 2800 - Information Security Awareness Provides a non-technical overview of the rapidly evolving field of information security awareness and data privacy. The course is designed to increase each student’s understanding of the most common threats to both individual and organizational security, and the appropriate countermeasures that can be taken by individuals and organizations to enhance security. The course is highly recommended for students contemplating careers in any field that involves the creation, storage and information, and is valuable for anyone concerned about increasing their level of personal security. Prereq: Familiarity with the Internet and an Internet browser. |
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CNT 2189 Internship: Information Technology