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Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course Categories:
CISB - Beginning CISM - Management CISS - Security
CISD - Database CISN - Networking CISW - Web Development
CISI - Input Processing CISP - Programming CISX - Auxiliary
  • CISN - Networking Courses:
  • CISN 11
  • CISN 21
  • CISN 24
  • CISN 31
  • CISN 34
  • CISN 51
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The CIS department offers these six 'Networking' Courses:
  • CISN 11 - Telecommunications Networking
  • CISN 21 - Windows Operating System
  • CISN 24 - Windows Server Networking & Security Administration
  • CISN 31 - Linux Operating System
  • CISN 34 - Linux Networking and Security
  • CISN 51 - Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing
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CISN 11 - Telecommunications
                Networking
                (4.0 units)
This course helps the student prepare for the Cisco CCNA 1st year certification.   This course is also part of the core for the CNASM (Computer Network Administration and Security Management) A.S. Degree.   Fundamental concepts and design topics include:
  • network standards
  • TCP/IP
  • The OSI Model
  • network protocols
  • local area networks (LANs)
  • wide area networks (WANs)
  • network security
  • network vulnerabilities
  • hardware architecture
  • remote connectivity
  • troubleshooting
  • transmission media
  • maintaining / upgrading networks
  • intrusion detection
  • Network Operating Systems
        (Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, UNIX)
(54 hours lecture;  54 hours lab     Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems
                                    or  CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Describe the fundamental concepts, terminology and characteristics of data communications.
  2. Demonstrate the comprehension of computer networking and develop fundamental under- standing of local area networks, wide area networks(PSTN, ISDN, xDSL, CABLE, T-CARRIERS, FDDI, X.25, ATM, SONET), topologies, trans- mission media, network security, routing, TCI/ IP, and other network protocols.
  3. Describe and distinguish advantages and disadvantages of transmission media .
  4. Assess, design and configure network communication systems.
  5. Evaluate network security and management.
  6. Identify the use of major communications hardware and software.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 11 - Telecommunications Networking will be able to:
  1. identify five security strategies that can protect a network from a security breach.
  2. identify four types of common transmission media and be able to describe the basic characteristics of each.
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CISN 21 - Windows Operating
                System   (4.0 units)
This course teaches the student how to employ a Windows operating system to manage disks, files and applications.  Topics covered include:
  • creating and editing documents with WordPad and Paint applications
  • analyzing and debugging Windows operating environment problems
  • securing a Windows environment
  • conduct research on the Internet
(54 hours lecture,  54 hours lab     Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems
                                    or ( CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications  or COMP 12 )

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Organize files and directories on disk
  2. Write and edit documents using Wordpad application
  3. Analyze and debug Windows operating environ- mental problems.
  4. Secure a Windows environment.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to install a networking interface for Windows.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to create a logical printer on Windows

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 21 - Windows Operating System will be able to:
  1. properly configure Microsoft's operating system to stay secure while interacting with internetworks.
  2. effectively use the printer configuration utility to install and test a printer device.
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CISN 24 - Windows Server
                Network & Security
                Administration
                (4.0 units)
This course teaches the student the Windows Server Network and the adminstration of network security.  Topics covered include:
  • server/client installation
  • file system security
  • logon script
  • network printing
  • web and terminal server
  • active directory security & policy management
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
  • DNS (Domain Name Service)
  • NAT, IPsec, and secure VPN
(54 hours lecture,  54 hours lab     Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems
                                    or  CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications
                                    or  CISN 11 - Telecommunications Networking
                                    or  CISN 21 - Windows Operating System

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Explain TCP/IP subnet, IPsec, NAT, and secured VPN.
  2. Set up Windows server and client.
  3. Manage AD, file system security, DHCP, WINS, and DNS.
  4. Configure profile, policy (security), logon script, and network printing services.
  5. Deploy network software centrally and securely.
  6. Demonstrate and explain terminal access, Web, Mail, FTP, Telnet, and secure remote.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 24 - Windows Server Network & Security Administration will be able to:
  1. configure and install Windows Active Directory.
  2. implement Windows file system security.
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CISN 31 - Linux Operating
                System   (4.0 units)
This course teaches the concepts and skills needed in planning and installing the Linux operating system and its graphical user interface.  Topics covered include:
  • using Linux Shells and system administration commands
  • managing user accounts
  • installing hardware and software
  • creating scripts to automate system administration
  • maintaining file systems and system resources
(54 hours lecture;  54 hours lab  Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISB 11 - Computer Information Systems

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Select, plan and install a Linux operating system distribution in a computer.
  2. Install/employ an x-window graphical interface.
  3. Evaluate, choose and manage hardware and software for use in a Linux environment.
  4. Recognize Linux shells and how to customize them.
  5. Examine the role of a Linux system administrator.
  6. Evaluate and install/employ efficient manage- ment of user accounts and groups.
  7. Select and configure tools to manage Linux system resources.
  8. Create scripts and automated procedures.
  9. Design and manage printing services and other local services.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 31 - Linux Operating System will be able to:
  1. install a well-known Linux distribution as a workstation operating system.
  2. connect their Linux workstation to a network and the internet and run a word processing program.
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CISN 34 - Linux Networking
                and Security
                (4.0 units)
This course teaches network installation and management using the Linux operating system and its security components.  Topics covered include:
  • TCP/IP
  • IP addressing
  • network protocols and servers
  • gateways, routers, bridges, and applications
  • creating Linux intranets
  • connecting to the Internet
(54 hours lecture;  54 hours lab  Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISN 31 - Linux Operating System

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Plan, install, configure and manage Linux Operating System network.
  2. Select and implement efficient connections of Linux and Windows computers to a Linux network.
  3. Evaluate, install and manage Linux networking hardware and software.
  4. Select and install security modules for Linux networks.
  5. Determine and install efficient connections of a Linux network to Internet.
  6. Evaluate need and install Linux gateways, routers and bridges.
  7. Select, install and manage Linux network services.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 34 - Linux Networking Linux Networking and Security will be able to:
  1. install a SAMBA server in a Linux computer.
  2. install an Apache web server in a Linux computer.
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CISN 51 - Cisco CCNA
                Networking and Routing
                (4.0 units)
This course is a CNASM (Computer Network Administration and Security Management) AS degree core course.   The course teaches the concepts of WAN (Wide Area Network) fundamentals and prepare the student for Cisco CCNA certification.    Topics covered include:
  • advanced IP subnet, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, IGP, EGP, and network design
  • CISCO configuration of IOS
  • router, access list, PPP, and frame relay
  • routing protocols (Static Route, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF)
  • switching and VLAN
(54 hours lecture;  54 hours lab  Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CISN 11 - Telecommunications Networking
                                    or  CISN 24 - Window Server Network & Security Administration
                                    or  CISN 34 - Linux Networking and Security

Sample Course Syllabi:

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Explain fundamental concepts of Wan (Wide Area Network), frame relay, PPP, OSI model, TCP/IP, IP subnet, interior gateway protocol, exterior gateway protocol, and internet routing.
  2. Demonstrate the skills to configure CISCO internet Operating System, router, access list and routing protocol under frame relay, PPP and other WAN environment.
  3. Demonstrate necessary skills for the CISCO CCNA certification exam.
  4. Develop and set up NAT (Network Address Translation) and Access List control to design a secured routed network.
  5. Analyze, compare and contrast various WAN (Wide Area Network) routing protocols.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISN 51 - Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing will be able to:
  1. configure and setup static routing.
  2. implement VLAN and VLAN routing.
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