COER 112 Microcomputer Operating Systems
This is a course on Microcomputer Operating Systems. Intel-compatible system software will be the focus. There are two basic PC Operating Systems: 1) Microsoft Operating Systems, and 2) DOS. Each of these will be explored independently in a comparative fashion with a primary focus on the usage of the command-line interfaces.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
COER 116 Microcomputer Hardware
This course is an introduction to microcomputer hardware components, from a technician’s perspective. Content includes motherboard, CPU, memory, storage devices, and I/O devices, etc. Emphasis is on installation and repair, as well as hardware/software interaction. Not an A+ Certification prep course, but provides a foundation for future pursuit of this credential.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
COER 125 Seminar
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Designed to be taken at the same time as the student’s internship in computer repair, network technician, or microcomputer support. Includes discussion of workplace issues, development of job-seeking strategies, and enhancement of interpersonal skills.
1 credit hour: 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 120 Basic Computer Networks
An introductory course in networking for the technical student. Includes basic network hardware, software, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
NETW 125 Cisco I
An introductory Cisco Academy course for persons preparing for the CCNA exam or pursuing the Networking certificate. Typical subjects involve the OSI model, data links, network addressing, data encapsulation and conversion, IP addresses and subnetting, and functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 145 Cisco II
Prerequisite: NETW 125 “C” or better.
Second in a series of Cisco Academy courses for persons preparing for the CCNA exam or pursuing the Networking certificate. Typical subjects involve router elements, flow control methods, Cisco IOS, configuring and verifying IP addresses, RIP and IGRP protocols, monitoring and verifying router list operations, and Access Control Lists.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 170 Intro to Information Security
Prerequisites: COER 112 and COER 116 and NETW 120 or NETW 125 “C” or better, or successful completion of proficiency exam, or instructor consent.
An introduction to the topics, technologies and terminology associated with network information security. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the security track of the Microcomputer Support Specialist degree.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 190 Networking Internship
Prerequisites: NETW 120 “C” or better and instructor consent.
Supervised field program providing work experience directly related to the student’s area of concentration. On-the-job experience is required of all program graduates.
1-3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 5-15 lab hours per week.
NETW 210 Windows Workstation
Prerequisites: COER 112, COER 116 and CS 100 “C” or better or instructor consent.
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows Workstation.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 215 Window Server
Prerequisite: NETW 210 “C” or better or instructor consent.
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows Server.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
NETW 255 Advanced Networking/N+ Prep
Prerequisite: NETW 120 or NETW 125 “C” or better, or instructor consent.
A capstone course on computer networking hardware and software, providing hands-on as well as classroom experience, with an emphasis on preparing the student to take the Comp TIA Network+ certification exams.
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
