Network Administration
Courses
- Networking Administration — A.A.S. Degree 71 credits
- Networking Administration — Diploma 60 credits
- PC Technician — Certificate 30 credits
Network Administration — A.A.S. Degree
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ISTC1010 | Microcomputer Maintenance | 3 |
This course is designed for the PC novice to learn how to maintain, upgrade, and repair personal computers. Participants will remove and replace motherboards, and various input/output devices. Hard drives maintenance procedures (formatting) and loading operating systems will be covered. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1100 | Business Communications | 3 |
This course focuses on the foundations of business communication in the Information Systems Industry. The topics will include developing your business writing skills, topics on the social and ethical implications of Information Systems. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1030 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
This course covers operating system administration with the use of command line for microcomputers. Topics include booting and configuring the system, the use of internal commands and external commands, file management, networking, and writing of batch files. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1033 | Operating Systems II | 3 |
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot desktop clients in a network. Lectures, hands-on projects and exercises reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes: Installing; Using the System Utilities; Managing File Systems and Storage; Users, Groups, Performance Tuning; Working with the Registry; Booting Process; Fault Tolerance; Troubleshooting Prerequisites: ISTC1030 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1040 | Network Systems I | 3 |
This course presents an introduction to OSI 7-layer Reference Model used in data communication and computer networks with emphasis on network infrastructure design, configuration, implementation and subnetting. This course is the first in a four-course sequence designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1050 | Database Systems | 3 |
This course focuses on the fundamentals of relational databases; their use, design and implementation. The course will include entity-relationship modeling, logical and physical design and normalization, as well as the definition of tables and indexes. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for data manipulation will be emphasized. The course will also cover concepts of client/server, distributed and object-oriented databases, security and data warehousing. Prerequisites: COML1400 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1060 | Security I | 3 |
This course is designed to investigate the analysis and implementation of network security policies, procedures and guidelines for establishing, monitoring and controlling methodologies for local and wide area networks. The course covers authentication methods, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security and firewalls. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1400 | Wireless Systems | 3 |
This course provides hands-on experience to wireless networking. The student will explore the latest wireless technologies following networking industry 802.11x standards. This course includes the planning, designing, installing and configuring wireless LANs from the principal Wireless LAN vendors, and explores the interrelationship of their hardware, software and applications. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 or equivalent networking experience Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2005 | Network Systems II | 3 |
This course is the second course in a four-course sequence designed to introduce students to local area network hardware router installation and configuration. The course is designed around OSI 7-layer Reference model and is the second course in the sequence to help students prepare to take the CCNA certification exam. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2010 | Network Systems III | 3 |
This course is an introduction to layer-2 switching, IPX, VLANs, Access Control Lists, and IGRP. This is the third course in a four-course sequence designed to prepare individual students for the CCNA certification exam. Prerequisites: ISTC2005 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2015 | Network Systems IV | 3 |
This course focuses on WANs and Broadband infrastructure design, configuration and implementation as it relates to the 7 layer OSI model used in data communications and computer networks. WAN technology and terminology, Cable modems, Port Address Translation, Network Address Translation, DHCP, xDSL, and PPP. This is the final course preparing the student to take the CCNA exam. Prerequisites: ISTC2010 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2035 | Operating System III | 3 |
In this course the student is expected to learn the procedures underlying server operating systems. The course will cover network design, installing Servers, configuring and optimizing Servers, managing users and groups, dis quotas, basic and dynamic disks, security, and print management. Prerequisites: ISTC1040, ISTC1033 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2040 | Database Management | 3 |
This course focuses on working with an enterprise-level database management system as well as basic administrative tasks such as installations. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) will be emphasized as it relates to data definition and data manipulation. Topics also include triggers and stored procedures. Prerequisites: ISTC1050 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2065 | Security II: Firewalls | 3 |
This course is designed for the network administrator who needs to learn the basics of VPN security and network firewalls. Basic installation techniques are covered along with how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology. Basic firewall troubleshooting is also presented. This course aligns with the CheckPoint CCSA Certification outline. Prerequisites: ISTC1060 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2070 | Security III: Forensics | 3 |
This course provides the student with methods for conducting a computer forensics investigation including procedures, tools, ethics, and analysis. This course maps to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Prerequisites: ISTC2065 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2100 | Project Management | 3 |
This course will provide fundamentals of planning and managing projects for information system (IS) organization. This includes creating a capstone project which will involve schedules, using critical path, assigning resources, and tracking progress. Focus is on topics that are unique to management of projects in an IS department. Prerequisites: Students should take this course in their last semester of studies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2140 | Digital Convergence | 3 |
This course will provide hands-on experience to voice over IP technology. The student will explore the difference between analog and digital signals, public switched telephone, circuit switched, and packet switched networking. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 or equivalent networking experience. Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 51 | |
| General Education | ||
| See the General Education section. | ||
| Total | 20 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 71 | |
Network Administration — Diploma
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ISTC1010 | Microcomputer Maintenance | 3 |
This course is designed for the PC novice to learn how to maintain, upgrade, and repair personal computers. Participants will remove and replace motherboards, and various input/output devices. Hard drives maintenance procedures (formatting) and loading operating systems will be covered. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1100 | Business Communications | 3 |
This course focuses on the foundations of business communication in the Information Systems Industry. The topics will include developing your business writing skills, topics on the social and ethical implications of Information Systems. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1030 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
This course covers operating system administration with the use of command line for microcomputers. Topics include booting and configuring the system, the use of internal commands and external commands, file management, networking, and writing of batch files. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1033 | Operating Systems II | 3 |
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot desktop clients in a network. Lectures, hands-on projects and exercises reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes: Installing; Using the System Utilities; Managing File Systems and Storage; Users, Groups, Performance Tuning; Working with the Registry; Booting Process; Fault Tolerance; Troubleshooting Prerequisites: ISTC1030 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1040 | Network Systems I | 3 |
This course presents an introduction to OSI 7-layer Reference Model used in data communication and computer networks with emphasis on network infrastructure design, configuration, implementation and subnetting. This course is the first in a four-course sequence designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1050 | Database Systems | 3 |
This course focuses on the fundamentals of relational databases; their use, design and implementation. The course will include entity-relationship modeling, logical and physical design and normalization, as well as the definition of tables and indexes. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for data manipulation will be emphasized. The course will also cover concepts of client/server, distributed and object-oriented databases, security and data warehousing. Prerequisites: COML1400 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1060 | Security I | 3 |
This course is designed to investigate the analysis and implementation of network security policies, procedures and guidelines for establishing, monitoring and controlling methodologies for local and wide area networks. The course covers authentication methods, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security and firewalls. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1400 | Wireless Systems | 3 |
This course provides hands-on experience to wireless networking. The student will explore the latest wireless technologies following networking industry 802.11x standards. This course includes the planning, designing, installing and configuring wireless LANs from the principal Wireless LAN vendors, and explores the interrelationship of their hardware, software and applications. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 or equivalent networking experience Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2005 | Network Systems II | 3 |
This course is the second course in a four-course sequence designed to introduce students to local area network hardware router installation and configuration. The course is designed around OSI 7-layer Reference model and is the second course in the sequence to help students prepare to take the CCNA certification exam. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2010 | Network Systems III | 3 |
This course is an introduction to layer-2 switching, IPX, VLANs, Access Control Lists, and IGRP. This is the third course in a four-course sequence designed to prepare individual students for the CCNA certification exam. Prerequisites: ISTC2005 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2015 | Network Systems IV | 3 |
This course focuses on WANs and Broadband infrastructure design, configuration and implementation as it relates to the 7 layer OSI model used in data communications and computer networks. WAN technology and terminology, Cable modems, Port Address Translation, Network Address Translation, DHCP, xDSL, and PPP. This is the final course preparing the student to take the CCNA exam. Prerequisites: ISTC2010 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2035 | Operating System III | 3 |
In this course the student is expected to learn the procedures underlying server operating systems. The course will cover network design, installing Servers, configuring and optimizing Servers, managing users and groups, dis quotas, basic and dynamic disks, security, and print management. Prerequisites: ISTC1040, ISTC1033 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2040 | Database Management | 3 |
This course focuses on working with an enterprise-level database management system as well as basic administrative tasks such as installations. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) will be emphasized as it relates to data definition and data manipulation. Topics also include triggers and stored procedures. Prerequisites: ISTC1050 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2065 | Security II: Firewalls | 3 |
This course is designed for the network administrator who needs to learn the basics of VPN security and network firewalls. Basic installation techniques are covered along with how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology. Basic firewall troubleshooting is also presented. This course aligns with the CheckPoint CCSA Certification outline. Prerequisites: ISTC1060 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2070 | Security III: Forensics | 3 |
This course provides the student with methods for conducting a computer forensics investigation including procedures, tools, ethics, and analysis. This course maps to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Prerequisites: ISTC2065 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2100 | Project Management | 3 |
This course will provide fundamentals of planning and managing projects for information system (IS) organization. This includes creating a capstone project which will involve schedules, using critical path, assigning resources, and tracking progress. Focus is on topics that are unique to management of projects in an IS department. Prerequisites: Students should take this course in their last semester of studies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC2140 | Digital Convergence | 3 |
This course will provide hands-on experience to voice over IP technology. The student will explore the difference between analog and digital signals, public switched telephone, circuit switched, and packet switched networking. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 or equivalent networking experience. Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 24 | |
| General Education | ||
| See the General Education section. | ||
| Total | 9 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 60 | |
PC Technician — Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ISTC1010 | Microcomputer Maintenance | 3 |
This course is designed for the PC novice to learn how to maintain, upgrade, and repair personal computers. Participants will remove and replace motherboards, and various input/output devices. Hard drives maintenance procedures (formatting) and loading operating systems will be covered. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1100 | Business Communications | 3 |
This course focuses on the foundations of business communication in the Information Systems Industry. The topics will include developing your business writing skills, topics on the social and ethical implications of Information Systems. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1030 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
This course covers operating system administration with the use of command line for microcomputers. Topics include booting and configuring the system, the use of internal commands and external commands, file management, networking, and writing of batch files. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1033 | Operating Systems II | 3 |
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot desktop clients in a network. Lectures, hands-on projects and exercises reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes: Installing; Using the System Utilities; Managing File Systems and Storage; Users, Groups, Performance Tuning; Working with the Registry; Booting Process; Fault Tolerance; Troubleshooting Prerequisites: ISTC1030 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1040 | Network Systems I | 3 |
This course presents an introduction to OSI 7-layer Reference Model used in data communication and computer networks with emphasis on network infrastructure design, configuration, implementation and subnetting. This course is the first in a four-course sequence designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1050 | Database Systems | 3 |
This course focuses on the fundamentals of relational databases; their use, design and implementation. The course will include entity-relationship modeling, logical and physical design and normalization, as well as the definition of tables and indexes. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for data manipulation will be emphasized. The course will also cover concepts of client/server, distributed and object-oriented databases, security and data warehousing. Prerequisites: COML1400 Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1060 | Security I | 3 |
This course is designed to investigate the analysis and implementation of network security policies, procedures and guidelines for establishing, monitoring and controlling methodologies for local and wide area networks. The course covers authentication methods, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security and firewalls. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ISTC1400 | Wireless Systems | 3 |
This course provides hands-on experience to wireless networking. The student will explore the latest wireless technologies following networking industry 802.11x standards. This course includes the planning, designing, installing and configuring wireless LANs from the principal Wireless LAN vendors, and explores the interrelationship of their hardware, software and applications. Prerequisites: ISTC1040 or equivalent networking experience Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 24 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 6 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 30 | |