Course Catalog

Official Course Information

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Computer Sys & Network Technol Courses:

CSN115 - Introduction to Operating Systems
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Examines several operating systems with emphasis on a modern UNIX-based distribution. Topics include memory and process management, I/O systems, storage, multi-processing,networking, and system commands. Requires hands-on projects in system administration tasks such as managing file systems, creating and configuring user accounts and groups, managing file/directory permissions, creating shell scripts, and setting up services. Prerequisite: Some PC experience is recommended. full catalog description »

CSN115 - Introduction to Operating Systems

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Examines several operating systems with emphasis on a modern UNIX-based distribution. Topics include memory and process management, I/O systems, storage, multi-processing,networking, and system commands. Requires hands-on projects in system administration tasks such as managing file systems, creating and configuring user accounts and groups, managing file/directory permissions, creating shell scripts, and setting up services. Prerequisite: Some PC experience is recommended.

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CSN120 - Networking Technologies
Credits: 4 Catalog Description: Explores many of the technologies and implementation standards involved with computer networks. Uses a combination of lectures and laboratory experiences to discover how computer networks function and can be implemented in practical situations. Four Class Hours. Prerequisite: Math skills equivalent to Math 092 or higher full catalog description »

CSN150 - Computer Repair
Credits: 4 Catalog Description: Introduces the microcomputer and its operating system components. Includes hardware installation, repair, systematic troubleshooting, bus structures, operating system installation, and navigation tools. Lab work includes PC assembly and repair projects. Three class hours, three lab hours. full catalog description »

CSN200 - Operating Systems
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Surveys several operating systems with an emphasis on a modern Unix-based distribution. Topics include memory and process management, input-output systems, storage, interrupt handling, multiprocessing, networking, and system commands. Requires hands-on experience with system administration tasks such as managing file systems, creating and configuring user accounts and groups, managing file and directory permissions, and creating shell scripts. Prerequisite: CIS125 or equivalent. full catalog description »

CSN200 - Operating Systems

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Surveys several operating systems with an emphasis on a modern Unix-based distribution. Topics include memory and process management, input-output systems, storage, interrupt handling, multiprocessing, networking, and system commands. Requires hands-on experience with system administration tasks such as managing file systems, creating and configuring user accounts and groups, managing file and directory permissions, and creating shell scripts. Prerequisite: CIS125 or equivalent.

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CSN201 - Network Client Operating Systems
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Explores concepts and requirements of network client operating systems with an emphasis on the current Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. Introduces the various tools for installing, administering, configuring and supporting Windows. Prepares students to take the current Microsoft Windows certification examination. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN120 or permission of instructor. full catalog description »

CSN201 - Network Client Operating Systems

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Explores concepts and requirements of network client operating systems with an emphasis on the current Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. Introduces the various tools for installing, administering, configuring and supporting Windows. Prepares students to take the current Microsoft Windows certification examination. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN120 or permission of instructor.

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CSN202 - Network Operating Systems
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Explores concepts and requirements of network operating systems with an emphasis on the current Microsoft Windows family of server operating systems and the problems and techniques involved with successfully implementing a computer network in a corporate environment. Introduces the various tools for installing, administering, configuring and supporting Windows Server Operating Systems. Prepares students to take the corresponding Microsoft certification examination. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN201. full catalog description »

CSN202 - Network Operating Systems

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Explores concepts and requirements of network operating systems with an emphasis on the current Microsoft Windows family of server operating systems and the problems and techniques involved with successfully implementing a computer network in a corporate environment. Introduces the various tools for installing, administering, configuring and supporting Windows Server Operating Systems. Prepares students to take the corresponding Microsoft certification examination. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN201.

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CSN205 - Intra-networking
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces several technologies that underlie the interconnection of local area networks, basic router configuration, and protocols utilizing a variety of different topologies. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN120. full catalog description »

CSN206 - Network Segmentation
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Examines selected routing protocols used in larger corporate local area networks, and introduces network switching concepts used in routers, bridges, and switching technologies. Includes programming switches and routers. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN205. full catalog description »

CSN207 - WAN Technologies
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces several technologies that underlie the planning and implementation of wide area networks in a corporate environment. Technologies compared include frame-relay, ISDN, and X.25. Lab exercises simulate the actual deployment of the above technologies through the interconnection of routers. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN206 full catalog description »

CSN207 - WAN Technologies

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces several technologies that underlie the planning and implementation of wide area networks in a corporate environment. Technologies compared include frame-relay, ISDN, and X.25. Lab exercises simulate the actual deployment of the above technologies through the interconnection of routers. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN206

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CSN208 - Overview:Comp/Network Security
Credits: 4 Catalog Description: Provides a solid foundation of the core concepts and terminology used in the field. Includes topics such as authentication, identifying and describing risks, and intrusion detection. Prerequisite: CSN 201 or CSN 205 or permission of the instructor. full catalog description »

CSN210 - Telecomm and Wide Area Network
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces the various telecommunications standards and options available to interconnect local area networks to create wide area networks. In-depth exploration of both the technology and the business issues involved in the development and implementation of wide area networks. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN120. full catalog description »

CSN210 - Telecomm and Wide Area Network

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces the various telecommunications standards and options available to interconnect local area networks to create wide area networks. In-depth exploration of both the technology and the business issues involved in the development and implementation of wide area networks. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN120.

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CSN217 - Cooperative Education
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Participation in a cooperative business/organization for the purpose of gaining experience in business operations, management, and networking computing which are related to career and academic objectives. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CSN 202 or 12 credit hours of CSN and/or CIS courses. full catalog description »

CSN220 - Inter/Intra Networking
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces the concepts, methodologies, and technologies involved in setting up and maintaining a corporate inter- or intra-network based upon Windows Server Operating Systems. Provides hands-on understanding of several basic technologies including TCP/IP, routing, gateways, firewalls and Microsoft Internet Information server. Prepares students for the corresponding Microsoft certification examination. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN201. full catalog description »

CSN220 - Inter/Intra Networking

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces the concepts, methodologies, and technologies involved in setting up and maintaining a corporate inter- or intra-network based upon Windows Server Operating Systems. Provides hands-on understanding of several basic technologies including TCP/IP, routing, gateways, firewalls and Microsoft Internet Information server. Prepares students for the corresponding Microsoft certification examination. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CSN201.

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