20 courses with the subject NET, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NET 108Computer Forensics3
The expansion of the Internet and the increased use of computers have amplified the risk of technology being used to commit crimes and/or crimes being recorded on electronic devices. Because of this, a skilled computer forensics expert is needed to investigate criminal and civil cases. This course is an introduction to computer forensics. Digital media, past and current operating systems, and computer hardware will be examined. Forensics software tools will be used to identify, collect, examine, and preserve evidence/information which is magnetically stored or encoded on computer devices.
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to provide capable hardware support of personal computers. Students will identify proper procedures for installing and configuring system components and devices; diagnose and troubleshoot system problems; identify safety procedures; identify motherboards, types of memory, bus architectures and CMOS; define the print process and identify procedures for servicing printers; identify the components of portable systems; define networks. This course aligns to one of two CompTIA A+ exams.
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to provide capable software support of personal computers. Students will learn the basic system administration knowledge of command line prompt and Windows operating systems for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop computer systems. This course aligns to one of two CompTIA A+ exams.
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the way networks operate. Students will learn about network components and their functions, as well as how a network is structured, and the architectures used to create networks, including the internet. Students will be able to build local area networks (LANs), configure basic settings on routers and switches, and implement internet protocol (IP). This is the first course of a three course Cisco Academy program that aligns to the CCNA certification exam.
This course presents an overview of various Linux operating systems used by information technology (IT) professionals. Students will install, configure, and troubleshoot the Linux operating system, both on-premises and cloud-based server environments. Security best The College of Westchester 119
This course presents an overview of the Windows operating system used as a server in on-premises and cloud environments. Students will install, configure, and manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment; manage virtual machines and containers; implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure; and manage storage and file services. This course aligns to first of two Microsoft certification exams for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.1
NET 163Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials3
This course is a continuation of the Cisco Academy Program. This course advances one’s knowledge of the operation of routers and switches in small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. This is the second of a three course Cisco Academy program that aligns to the CCNA certification exam.
This course is designed to prepare students to become foundational-level IT network practitioners. Through scenario-based assignments, students will be presented with the opportunity to perform real world tasks in a simulated environment. Students will implement, configure, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot network architectures. This course is aligned to the TestOut Network Pro certification exam and the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
NET 265Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation3
This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access. ENSA also introduces software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation. This is the third course of a three-course Cisco Academy program that aligns to the CCNA certification exam.
This course covers the fundamentals of computer and mobile devices hardware and software and advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an IT professional.
This course is designed to help students gain the skills and knowledge in general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational/organizational security. This course is aligned to the CompTIA “Security+” certification exam.
The Associate Degree Program Internship is designed to give students hands-on experience in a business environment and to assist students transitioning from college to the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on developing positive workplace habits, attitudes, and behaviors, which will enable associate level students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and to meet employer expectations upon graduation. *External Professional Certification The College of Westchester’s academic programs help prepare graduates for careers in fields that do not require licensure or certification in New York State at this time. However students and graduates, on their own, may choose to pursue external professional certifications offered by industry associations, vendors and other organizations. Test preparation and required testing fees are the responsibility of the student. Completion of CW credits, courses or degrees is no assurance that students/graduates will pass any external certification exam. The College of Westchester 120
NET151 and prior approval by the Department Chairperson is required before registration.
NET 310Ethical Hacking3
The openness of modern devices such as smartphones and technologies such as Bluetooth and the Internet has made hacking and stealing information easier. This course explores the theory and concepts needed to perform ethical hacking and apply penetration testing techniques to computerized systems. An understanding of network concepts and issues, computer hardware and operating systems, and applications is required.
This course covers the topics involving security weaknesses inherent in Wireless LANs (WLANs), the solutions available to address those weaknesses, and the steps necessary to implement a secure and manageable WLAN in an enterprise environment.
This course is designed to give students the skills needed to analyze business requirements and design a directory and network services architecture using the Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform. Students will learn how to integrate Windows Server environments with Azure services as well as manage, maintain, migrate, and deploy Windows Server IaaS workloads in Azure. This course aligns to the second of two Microsoft certification exams for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.1
NET 345Network Infrastructure and Cloud Computing3
This course provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking. In addition, this course provides a thorough guide of various models for cloud computing implementation and offers exam objectives for the CompTIA Cloud+exam.
This course is a comprehensive review of the tasks, knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) requirements of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) workforce framework and its relationship to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF). This course explores the principles and models needed to ensure a sound cybersecurity framework is established in the workforce. In addition, the Cisco CyberOps Associate curriculum will be used in this course. This curriculum provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center team. It teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security events, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. This course aligns to the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification exam.
THIS COURSE IS FOR DAY DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY The Internship is a capstone course involving the culmination project in the Information Technology program. It will provide students an opportunity to demonstrate they have achieved the goals for learning established within the program. The Internship course integrates coursework, knowledge, skills, and practical learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of learning across the curriculum for future employability and further career advancement. be taken in the final semester of a student’s IT program.
Completion of 42 of the 54 credits required in the IT program and a minimum GPA of 2.0. The Internship course must
NET 470APreparation Workshop for Information Technology Internship Non-Credit
THIS COURSE IS FOR EVENING DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY This course is a non-credit workshop which occurs in the term prior to the BS in IT Internship assignment. The purpose of this workshop is to complete the internship site selection process, which may entail a formal interview with the prospective site supervisor. Students must complete this workshop in order to enroll in the NET470B – BS in IT Internship. student’s enrollment in NET470B.
The workshop must be taken in the final five terms of a student’s degree program and must be completed prior to a
NET 470BInformation Technology Internship3
THIS COURSE IS FOR EVENING DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY This course is a continuation of NET470A. The Internship is the capstone course for the BS in IT degree. Students will be placed in a workplace setting where they will have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to typical tasks they may encounter in actual employment. They will be expected to report to their worksites as if they were employees and will be subject to supervision, coaching, performance feedback, and responsibility for assignments appropriate to their preparation and employee work level. Work schedules will be combined with class meetings. These meetings will be jointly conducted by professors from Career Development Services and the General Education department. The purpose of these classes is to reflect upon Internship experiences and assignments, review and discuss journal entries, organize thoughts, ideas, and materials for the internship paper, receive and offer The College of Westchester 121
