Computer Networking Technology Course Descriptions

CNT 1005 Intro. to Computer Networks Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A broad-based course that providing an overview of computer networking. Topics include services, networks, voice and data communications, and equipment. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800

CNT 1010 Survey of Computer Networking Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to Computer Networking Technology. Topics include clients, servers, communications media, network operating systems, communication protocols, bridges, routers, repeaters, hubs, wireless, and other networking components and procedures. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPM 0700

CNT 1050 NetWare Administration Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to Novell NetWare. Topics include client configuration, server configuration, NDS, network printing, user administration, and security. Restricted enrollment: Degree seeking students only. Prerequisites: CNT 1010, CPT 1510, CNT 1170

CNT 1060 Cisco Routers I Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNA 1: Networking Basics is the first of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program
students to the networking field. Topics include: Network terminology, Network protocols, Local-area networks (LANs), Wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, Cabling, Routers, Router programming, Ethernet Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Network standards. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPM 0700

CNT 1090 Wireless Networking Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
This course focuses on the design, installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LANs. A comprehensive overview of wireless technologies, devices, security, design, and best practices with a particular emphasis on real world applications and skills is covered. Prerequisites: CNT 1010 or CNT 1060

CNT 1160 Cisco Routers II Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNA 2: Routers and Routing Basics is the second of four CCNA courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. 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, manage Cisco IOS Software, configure routing protocol on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers. Prerequisite: CNT 1060

CNT 1170 Microsoft Professional OS Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Topics include operating system installation and configuration, network administration tasks, user profiles, shared resources, network planning and implementation, and security. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPM 0700

CNT 2050 NetWare Advanced Admin. Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
A continuation of CNT 1050. Topics include advanced administration concepts, NetWare networks, upgrading from a NetWare 4 or 5 environments, executing Java-based utilities, network backup and configuring NetWare 6 for remote access. Restricted enrollment: Degree seeking students only. Prerequisites: CNT 1050

CNT 2120 Network Cabling Installation Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
This course covers the installation of a structured cabling system. Topics covered include horizontal and vertical cable installation and termination, proper design and setup of Main
and Intermediate Distribution Facilities, cable way design and installation. Uses approved BICSI installation standards and provides a thorough knowledge of EIA/TIA standards. Prerequisites: CNT 1010

CNT 2130 Applied Networking Syllabi
5 Credits 5 Class Hours
A capstone course in Computer Networking Technology. Topics include Novell servers, Windows servers, UNIX servers, all media types, switches, routers, hub, bridges, gateways, and network security. Prerequisites: CNT 1050, CNT 1160, CNT 2350, CPT 2425 Corequisite: CNT 2450

CNT 2280 Network Infrastructure Design Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to Windows Network Infrastructure. Topics include networking services infrastructure design, domain, DHCP, Internet Protocol (IP) address configuration support, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), and IP routing scheme. Prerequisite: CNT 2350

CNT 2350 Windows Server Administration Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to Microsoft Windows Server. Topics include operating system installation and configuration, network configuration, shared resources, network security, and network domains. Prerequisite: CNT 1010, CNT 1170, CPT 1510

CNT 2360 Windows Active Directory Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
A study of Microsoft Windows Active Directory. Topics include administrative tasks required to centrally manage large numbers of users and computers, multiple domains, and active directory. Prerequisite: CNT 2350

CNT 2410 Cisco Routers III Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNA 3: Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing is the third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques: Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM); Intermediate routing protocols such as RIP v2, single-area OSPF, and EIGRP; Command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Students will be required to apply lessons from CCNA 1 and 2 to a network and should be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is used. Prerequisite: CNT 1160

CNT 2420 Cisco Routers IV Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNA 4: WAN Technologies is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. The course focuses on the following topics: Advanced IP addressing techniques, Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation (PAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), WAN technology and terminology,
PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, and Network management. Students will be required to apply information from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and CCNA 3 to a network and should be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is used. This course will also help students prepare for the CCNA exam. Prerequisite: CNT 2410

CNT 2430 Cisco Routers V Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNP 1: Advanced Routing is the first of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to scaling IP networks. Students learn to use VLSM, private addressing, and NAT optimize IP address utilization. The majority of the course content related to learning how to implement the RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols. Details the important techniques used for route filtering and route redistribution. Prerequisite: CNT 2420 or CCNA certification

CNT 2440 Cisco Routers VI Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNP 2: Remote Access is the second of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Introduces student to the implementation of Cisco routers in WAN applications. The course focuses on the selection and implementation
of the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to build intranet remote access links. Students will develop skills with the specific WAN technologies of analog dialup, ISDN BRI and PRI, Frame Relay, broadband, and VPN. Stresses the design, implementation, operation, and level 1 troubleshooting of common WAN connectivity options. Prerequisite:
CNT 2420 or CCNA certification

CNT 2450 Network Security Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
An introduction to network security concepts and application. Topics include securing a single computer, peer-to-peer networks, and worldwide client/server networks. Prerequisites: CNT 2350


CNT 2530 Cisco Routers VII Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching is the third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Introduces students about the deployment of the state-of-the-art campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate Cisco IOS services to build reliable scalable multi-layer switched LANs. Develops skills with VLANs, VTP, STP, inter-VLAN routing, multi-layer switching, redundancy, Cisco AVVID solutions, QoS issues, campus LAN security, and emerging transparent LAN services. This hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses the design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of switched and routed environments. Prerequisite: CNT 2420 or CCNA certification

CNT 2540 Cisco Routers VIII Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
CCNP 4: Network Troubleshooting is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. CCNP 4 Includes troubleshooting network problems
and focuses on documenting and baselining a network, troubleshooting methodologies and tools, and Layers 1 to 7 troubleshooting. Prerequisite: CNT 2430, CNT 2440, CNT 2530

CNT 2550 Fund. of Network Security I Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
Focuses on security policy design and management; security technologies, products and solutions, installation, configuration and maintenance of a secured Cisco router environment. Security features such as AAA, IDS, NAT, and VPN will be implemented on a router. Prerequisite: CNT 2420 or CCNA certification

CNT 2560 Fund. of Network Security II Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Class Hours
Focuses on security policy design and management; security technologies, products and solutions, installation, configuration and maintenance of a secured Cisco PIX firewall environment. Other features such as AAA, IDS, NAT, and VPN will be implemented within the firewall arena. Prerequisite: CNT 2420 or CCNA certification

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