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DIPLOMA IN MICROSOFT NETWORKING (DMN)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
This program provides students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge to install, configure, manage, and maintain computer network systems and to sit for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA and A+ certification examinations.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot PC computer hardware
- Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot functional network operating systems, infrastructure services, equipment (including wireless), security, and protocols
- Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Network Structure, Exchange Server
- Install, Configure, and Administer Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Demonstrate knowledge of security protocols and methodologies
CERTIFICATIONS ACCOMPLISHED:
POTENTIAL JOB POSITION TITLES
Potential job position titles include Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Operations Analyst, Jr. Network Administrator, and Network Technician.
PROGRAM LENGTH
The average length of time for a student taking a full course load is 1.5 semesters (6 months).
PROGRAM CONTENT
A minimum of 24 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
REQUIRED COURSES
All courses, 24 semester credit hours, are required.
Note: Students who passed the A+ Essentials exam or already have an A+ certification (CompTIA's 2006 A+ exam) have the option of bypassing the IS 185 and IS 186 courses.
(IS) INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSES
IS 185 Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting
This course provides instruction in microcomputer software and hardware concepts using the latest technology and troubleshooting techniques. Topics include the function and purpose of hardware and software; system board components and memory management; working with floppy and hard drives; supporting input and output devices; multimedia technology; supporting operating systems, printers, and notebook computers; troubleshooting fundamentals, applying disaster recovery techniques, and developing maintenance plans; and working with networks and the Internet.
4.0 credit hours.
Prerequisite: None.
IS 186 Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting II
This course provides instruction in IT infrastructure related topics that include personal computer elements, portable devices, network operating systems, printers and imaging devices, networks and network security, safety and environmental issues, and professionalism. It covers the material required to pass the CompTIA IT Technician A+ certification exam.
4.0 credit hours.
Prerequisite: IS 185 Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting.
(NT) NETWORKING AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY COURSES
NT 160 Network Operating Systems
This course provides instruction in current Windows network operating systems. Topics include installing the Windows system; implementing and conducting administration of resources; implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers; monitoring and optimizing performance and reliability; configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment; implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols; and implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security.
4.0 credit hours.
Prerequisite: IS 185 Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting.
NT 170 Server Operating Systems
This is a course in the installation and operation of current Windows servers. Topics include the installation of the Windows server; installing, configuring, and troubleshooting access to resources; configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers; managing, monitoring, and optimizing system performance, reliability, and availability; managing, configuring, and troubleshooting storage use; configuring and troubleshooting Windows network connections; and implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security.
4.0 credit hours.
Prerequisite: NT 160 Network Operating Systems
NT 200 Network Infrastructure Administration
This course is designed to provide instruction in implementing and administering a current leading operating system network infrastructure. Topics include installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting DNS; installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network protocols; installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting WINS; installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting IP routing; installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Address Translation; and installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Certificate Services.
4.0 credit hours.
Prerequisite: NT 160 Network Operating Systems
NT 210 Directory Services Administration
This course is designed to provide instruction in implementing and administering a directory services infrastructure. Topics include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting a leading directory service; installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting DNS for the directory service; installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting change and configuration management; managing, monitoring, and optimizing the components of the directory service and configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting directory service security solutions.
4.0 credit hours.
Prerequisites: NT 170 Server Operating Systems
