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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (CTP) Courses






CTP 150 • Computer Setup and Repair for Home and Business 3 cr.

Basic personal computer repairs and troubleshooting, covering topics related to home and business users. Includes purchasing, upgrading or building a computer system, computer terminology, system boards, processors, memory modules, monitors, and hard disk drives. Also covers the use of diagnostic utilities, virus software, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 151 • Computer Troubleshooting A+ Hardware 3 cr.

The functionality of hardware and software components as well as best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Through hands-on activities and labs, students learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. CompTIA A+ Core Hardware Service Technician Equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 150 or instructor permission. Three lecture, one lab.

CTP 152 • A+ Certification Preparation 3 cr.

Student will be exposed to hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Students will learn and apply skills through traditional methods as well as hands-on labs. Prepares student for CompTIA A+ examinastions. Prerequisite: CTP 150; Co-requisite CIS 170. Two lecture, two lab.

CTP 180 • Network+ Certification Preparation 3 cr.

Overview of networking concepts, protocols, terminology and history. Students will learn and apply skills through traditional methods as well as hands-on labs. Prepares students for the Comp TIA Network+ examinatin. Prerequisite: CTP 152. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 181 • Networking and Communications II 3 cr.

Presentation of IEEE networking standard, the fundamentals of network management, and how multiple LANs use internetworking to provide a single network environment. Topics include: LAN management, diagnostic tools, IEEE Protocols 802.2, 802.3, 802.4, 802.5, 10 base 5, 10 base 2, 10 base T, 10 broad 36, internetworking, OSI model SMDS, frame relay, bandwidth, bridges, routers and gateways. Prerequisite: CTP 180 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 182 • Wide Area Networks 3 cr.

Managing and implementing Wide Area Networks (WANs). Topics include: T1 and T3 links, voice/data integration, digital and analog links, network performance/traffic, disaster planning, network security, leased lines versus dial-up lines, bandwidth limitations, line analyzer, RS-232 interface, X.25 protocol and frame relay. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 183 • Fast Packet Technology 3 cr.

Introduction to different fast packet technologies. Topics include: frame relay, cell relay, SMDS, broadband-ISDN, ATM versus STM, Switches for ATM, VC and VP switching, ATM layered model, metropolitan area networks, addressing, FDDI and FDDI-II, Sonet and SDH. Prerequisite: CTP 182 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 184 • Networking Protocols I 3 cr.

Use of the TCP/IP protocol and its related issues. Topics include: POSIX, X/Open, OSF, COSE, Middleware, Internet names and addresses, Routing protocols: (RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, PPP), SNMP, Telnet, TCP/IP commands, TCP/IP applications. Prerequisite: CTP 181 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 185 • Networking Protocols II 3 cr.

An overview of the OSI reference model and how it relates to managing networks. Topics include: multi-protocol transport networks, SNA connectivity, networking standards, standards bodies, OSI reference model, Service Access Points (SAP), Service Data Units (SDU), Protocol Data Units (PDU), OSI operations, OSI network layers and OSI upper layers. Prerequisite: CTP 181 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 186 • Networking Protocols III 3 cr.

Presentation of common Open Systems applications. Topics include: EDI, ODA, value added network, paperless trading, TRADACOMS, ANSI X.12, EDIFACT, Document types, FTAM, message handling system (MHS), X.400 protocol and X.500 protocol. Prerequisite: CTP 181 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 187 • Wireless Access Technologies 3 cr.

Examination of the transition from analog to digital networks, optical digital and both wired and wireless broadband access methods including Multi-protocol Label Switching, IPv6 and future applications, Quality of Service signaling systems, SONET/SDH and telecommunications fundamentals. Prerequisite: CTP 182 or instructor permission. Three lecture, one lab.

CTP 210 • CCNA ICND Cisco Training 1 and 2 3 cr.

Advanced training for Cisco Certified Network Associate 1 and 2 preparing student for networking and Cisco router configuration. Covers networking protocols, LAN topologies, networking devices, cabling and switch configuration, router configuration basics, catalyst switching, VLANs, TCP/IP internetworking, IP routing IP access lists, IPX, serial and frame relay and ISDN connections. 640-507 Cisco equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 150 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 211 • CCNA ICND Cisco Training 3 and 4 3 cr.

Advanced training for Cisco Certified Network Associate 3 and 4, preparing student for networking and Cisco router configuration. Covers networking protocols, LAN topologies, networking devices, cabling and switch configuration, router configuration basics, catalyst switching, VLANs, TCP/IP internetworking, IP routing, IP access lists, IPX, serial and frame relay and ISDN connections. 640-507 Cisco equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 210 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 213 • CCNP BSCN Cisco Routing 3 cr.

Detailed training for Cisco routers covering routing principles, extending IP addresses, configuring OSPF in a single area, interconnecting multiple OSPF areas, configuring EIGRP, configuring Basic Border Gateway Protocol, implementing BGP in scalable networks, optimizing routing update operation, policy-based routing. 640-503 RTING Cisco equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 211 or CTP 218 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 214 • CCNP BCMSN Cisco Switching 3 cr.

Detailed training for Cisco routers covering campus networks, building the campus network, VLANs bridging and Inter-VLAN routing multiplayer switching, fault-tolerant routing, IP Multicast, configuring IP Multicast, campus network access control. 640-504 SWTCH Cisco equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 211 or CTP 218 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 215 • CCNP BCRAN Cisco Remote Access 3 cr.

Training for Cisco routers covering remote access network solutions, configuring asynchronous connections to a central site with modems, configuring network access with PPP, configuring ISDN and DDR to enhance remote connectivity, optimizing DDR operation, the 700-series router, X.25 for remote access, frame relay and traffic flow, queuing and compression, address translation and access control solutions. 640-505 RMTAC Cisco equivalent. Pre-requisite: CTP 211 or CTP 218 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 216 • CCNP CIT Cisco Support 3 cr.

Cisco routers covering troubleshooting methodology and targets, applying troubleshooting tools, diagnosing and correcting campus problems, diagnosing and correcting catalyst problems, troubleshooting VLANs on routers and switches, diagnosing and correcting problems on WAN, Novell and AppleTalk networks. 640-506 SUPRT Cisco equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 211 or CTP 218 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 218 • CCDA DCN Cisco Designing 3 cr.

Advanced training to prepare students for Cisco network design and implementation. Topics covered include: identifying customer needs, designing the network structure, provisioning hardware and media for LANs and WANs network addressing, naming and IOS features, routing and bridging protocols, management, design and testing. Cisco 640-441 equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 150 or CTP 210 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 219 • CCDA CID Cisco Design 3 cr.

Training course to prepare students for Cisco network design and implementation covering: Internetwork and campus LAN design, TCP/IP network design. TCP/IP routing protocols, desktop protocol design, WAN design, WAN protocols, SNA and remote access. 640-025 CID Cisco equivalent. Prerequisite: CTP 218 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 220 • Internet/Intranet Design and Implementation Concepts 3 cr.

Fundamentals of Internet and Intranet sites. Topics include: Web sites, leased lines, fire walls, HTML, secure transactions, browsers, TCP/IP, frames, Internet vs. Intranet, standards, organization and dial-in lines. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 221 • MS-Internet Information WEB Server Administration 3 cr.

Introduction to supporting MS-Internet server. Topics include: Web sites, leased lines, fire walls, HTML, secure transactions, browsers, TCP/IP, frames, Internet vs. Intranet, standards, organization and dial-in lines. Prerequisite: CTP 240 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 222 • Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 3 cr.

Prepares managers, network administrators, and support professionals responsible for supporting messaging and email in Microsoft Exchange Server 2000. Prepares students for MCSE Elective Exam 70-224. Prerequisite: CTP 243, CTP 221 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 223 • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 3 cr.

Prepares database administrators, application developers, and system administrators in installing, configuring and administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. Prepares students for MCSE Elective Exam 70-229. Prerequisite: CTP 243 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 240 • Windows NT Support I (Ver. 4.x) 3 cr.

Fundamentals of supporting the Windows NT operating system. Topics include: Windows NT features, managing user accounts, managing groups, NT registry, high performance file system, new technology file system, primary and extended partitions, controlling the log-on process, NT network components, NT printing model, remote access service and NT troubleshooting. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 241 • Windows NT Support II (Ver. 4.x) 3 cr.

Integrating Windows NT workstations with other operating systems and applications. Topics include: integrating with MS-DOS and OS/2, integrating with Windows 3.x, work group vs. domain model, configure interoperability with Netware, TCP/IP, DHCP, running Win 32-based applications, running MS-DOS-based applications, running Windows 3.x- based applications, running OS/2 applications, troubleshooting applications problems and monitoring performance. Prerequisite: CTP 240 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 242 • Windows NT Support III (Ver. 4.x) 3 cr.

Managing Windows NT Server installation, performance and maintenance. Topics include: domain servers, installation troubleshooting, manage directory replication, RAID, configure fault tolerance, managing user and group accounts, domain planning considerations, integrate Netware, integrate Macintosh, TCP/IP protocol, DHCP protocol and optimize network performance. Prerequisite: CTP 240 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 243 • Server+ Certification Preparation 3 cr.

Vendor-neutral knowledge covering multiple server types, server installation procedures, configuration and upgrading, advanced hardware issues, proactive maintenance, network cabling and connecting, troubleshooting, SCSI, multiple CPUs and RAID, and will address a level of knowledge above basic hardware issues. Prepares students for CompTIA Server+ examination. Prerequisite: CTP 180. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 244 • Windows Server Support II 3 cr.

Integrating Windows Server and Windows Workstation software with other operating systems and applications. Topics include: integrating with MS-DOS and OS/2 and older versions of Windows, work group vs. domain model, configure interoperability with NetWare, TCP/IP, DHCP, running Win 32-based applications, running MS-DOS-based applications, troubleshooting applications problems and monitoring performance. Prepares students for MCSE Core Exams. Prerequisite: CTP 243 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 245 • Windows Server Support III 3 cr.

Managing Windows Server installation, performance, and maintenance. Topics include: domain servers, installation, troubleshooting, managing directory replication, RAID, configuring fault tolerance, managing user and group accounts, domain planning considerations, integrating with other operating systems, TCP/IP protocol, DHCP protocol and optimizing network performance. Prepares students for MCSE Core Exams. Prerequisite: CTP 244 or instructor permission. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 246 • Security+ Certification Preparation and Forensics 3 cr.

Includes topics students need to build knowledge and skills necessary to implement and manage network security: authentication, encryption, public key infrastructure, and network infrastructure. Additional topics include data recovery and forensics. Prepares students for CompTIA Security+ examination. Prerequisite: CTP 180. Three lecture, two lab.

CTP 247 • Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows 95 3 cr.

Introduction to the Microsoft operating system family, describing Windows 95 planning, installation, and deployment issues. Windows 95 network components, networking issues, and remote administration features are addressed. Student is introduced to user profiles and system policies, and how they are implemented on a network. This course is ideal for Windows 95 power-users, technical support personnel, and system engineers. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 248 • Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows 98 3 cr.

Introduction to the Microsoft operating system family and describe Windows 98 planning, installation, and deployment issues. Windows 98 network components, networking issues, and Internet Explorer security features are addressed. Student is introduced to user profiles and system policies, and how they are implemented on a network. This course is ideal for Windows 98 power-users, technical support personnel, and system engineers. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 249 • Microsoft Networking Essentials 3 cr.

Introduction to the fundamentals of network design by defining the basic network types, network models and the role of drivers. Also introduces the components of wide area networks. Ideal for trainee network administrators. Three lecture, one lab.

CTP 250 • Computer Repair I 3 cr.

First in a two-course series providing an in-depth study of computer architecture, repair and troubleshooting. Topics include: system boards, processors, memory modules, expansion boards, power supplies, communications, networking, sound cards, keyboards and monitors. Also includes the use of diagnostic utilities, test equipment and related tools. Prerequisite: CTP 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 251 • Computer Repair II 3 cr.

Second in two-series course providing an in-depth study of computer architecture, repair and troubleshooting. Topics include: operating system troubleshooting, hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, expansion boards, system maintenance, system upgrades and mass storage. Also includes the use of diagnostic utilities, test equipment and related tools. Prerequisite: CTP 250 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 252 • Computer Peripheral Diagnosis and Repair 3 cr.

Introduction to computer peripheral troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. Topics include: cables, modems, dotmatrix, laser and bubble jet printer, CD ROM drives, sound cards, plotters and pointing devices. Also covers diagnostic utilities, test equipment and related tools. Prerequisite: CTP 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 253 • Network Hardware Installation and Maintenance 3 cr.

Introduction to network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Topics include: network architectural types, network interface cards, hubs, routers, bridges, network modems, faxes and print servers and cabling. Also covers diagnostic utilities, test equipment and related tools. Pre-requisite: CTP 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

CTP 260 • Introduction to UNIX 3 cr.

Introduction to the UNIX networking environment and operation. Topics include: UNIX in the marketplace, UNIX design principles, assessing UNIX, UNIX development history, open systems standards, ISO/ANSI C programming language, communication standards, user interfaces, UNIX file systems, UNIX shells, UNIX editors and advanced UNIX facilities. Three lecture.

CTP 261 • UNIX System Administration 3 cr.

Advanced methods of UNIX system administration. Topics include: Bourne shell, shell variables, shell functions and commands, system installation, processes, file system configuration, user and group management, system performance monitoring, printer configuration, security, interaction of the kernel and the file system, serial and x terminals. Prerequisite: CTP 260 or instructor permission. Three lecture.

CTP 262 • Supporting Solaris 2.x UNIX 2 cr.

Managing a Solaris 2.x UNIX network. Topics include: structure of Solaris 2.x, file systems, shells, common Solaris 2.x commands, Solaris networking facilities, navigating the file systems, file naming rules, Solaris 2.x filename specification, execution of processes under Solaris 2.x, filters, pipes and redirection and controlling Solaris 2.x processes. Prerequisite: CTP 261 or instructor permission. Two lecture.

CTP 263 • Supporting HP-UX UNIX 2 cr.

Managing a HP-UX UNIX network. Topics include: structure of HP-UX, file system, shells, common HP-UX commands, HP-UX networking facilities, navigating the file system, file naming rules, HP-UX filename specification, execution of processes under HP-UX, filters, pipes and redirection and controlling HP-UX -processes. Prerequisite: CTP 261 or instructor permission. Two lecture.

CTP 264 • Supporting UnixWare UNIX 2 cr.

Managing a UNIXWARE UNIX network. Topics include: structure of UNIXWARE, file system, shells, common UNIXWARE commands, UNIXWARE networking facilities, navigating the file system, file naming rules, UNIXWARE filename specification, execution of processes under UNIXWARE, filters, pipes and redirection and controlling UNIXWARE processes. Prerequisite: CTP 261 or instructor permission. Two lecture.

CTP 266 • Supporting Solaris 9 UNIX 3 cr.

Presents skills to perform system administration tasks using Solaris UNIX including: installing software, managing file systems, performing system boot procedures, user and security administration, managing network printers and system processes, and performing system backups and restores. Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating Environment equivalent. Prerequisites: CTP 260 or instructor permission. Three lecture, one lab.

CTP 267 • Supporting Red Hat Linux 3 cr.

Introductory Linux course to familiarize students with basic Linux operating commands. Provides understanding of basic system configuration tasks such as maintaining user and group accounts and basic networking terms to make a Linux system available on a network, including configuring TCP/IP, DNS client setup, testing procedures, and package administration tasks. Prerequisites: CTP 260 or instructor permission. Three lecture, one lab.

CTP 268 • Linux+ Certification Preparation 3 cr.

Key aspects for installing and configuring Linux on suitable hardware. Includes how to set up and configure networking services over TCP/IP networks, the Network File System, DNS, network printing, email, and configuring a web server, and Linux security. Topics also include how to manage users, software and processes, the Linux files system, using text editors and the Bash shell, and troubleshooting techniques. Prepared students for CompTIA Linux+ exam. Prerequisite: CIS 170. Three credit, two lab.

CTP 270 • CCNA ICND Lab 1 and 2 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 210. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/co-requisite: CTP 210. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 271 • CCNA ICND Lab 3 and 4 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 211. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 211. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 273 • CCNP BSCN Lab 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 213. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 213. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 274 • CCNP BCMSN Lab 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 214. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 214. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 275 • CCNP BCRAN Lab 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 215. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 215. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 276 • CCNP CIT Lab 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 216. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 216. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 278 • CCDA DCN Lab 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 218. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 218. Three lecture; one lab.

CTP 279 • CCDA CID Lab 3 cr.

Hands-on lab component for CTP 219. Students are exposed to a variety of Cisco router models as well as simulation software. Students complete exercises in cabling, programming and testing routers to simulate real world scenarios. Prerequisite/corequisite: CTP 219. Three lecture; one lab.