21 courses with the subject CIT, 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.
CIT 181Computer Hardware and Operating Systems2
Provides an introduction with computer information technology concepts that include necessary procedures to conduct repairs, troubleshoot, conduct problem-solving techniques, and perform diagnostics to enhance technology maintenance. This includes repairing hardware, analyzing compatibility specifications, providing upgrades to computing devices, establishing network connections, testing device-port accessibility, troubleshooting errors and problems with malfunctioned computing devices, and maintaining the operations of computer operating systems. The course also provides students with information on safety and environmental issues pertaining to communication and professionalism in handling technology assistance in the field. The knowledge gained in this course will also prepare students to take their CompTIA A+ Essentials and Practical Application certification examinations. (Co-requisite: CIT-182)
CIT 182Computer Hardware and Operating Systems Lab2
The lab provides fundamental practices and is not limited to essential hands-on skills needed to assemble, disassemble, configure, repair, upgrade, optimize, establish diagnostics and perform preventive maintenance on computer hardware, software, and operating systems. This course will also provide topics in safety and environmental issues as well as communication and professionalism in handling technology support which will help prepare students for CompTIA A+ Essentials and Practical Application certification examinations. (Co-requisite: CIT-181)
CIT 184Network Architectures, Principles, and Protocols Lab1
The lab provides students with practices not limited to vendor-neutral hands-on tasks necessary to mock-up, design, and develop network implementations. This includes design, installation, and technical support to modern network systems. Additionally, the lab prepares students to construct network mediums, and conduct testing for signal assurance. The course will also demonstrate safety procedures, and environmental skills to support problem solving, communication, and professionalism in handling real-world problems experienced in computer network settings. The lab will help prepare students with hands-on practices and resources providing information from referential sources significantly correlating to the CompTIA Network+ certification examination. (TECH│TC, CAR, IL) (Co-requisite: CIT-183)
CIT 185TCP/IP Network Design Configuration and Maintenance2
Provides students with a focus on basic and advanced concepts of computer device and network addressing. This course requires students to understand configuration and troubleshooting techniques to enhance performance in Internetworks. Students will be required to understand the TCP/IP model to enhance skills in network design, configuration, and maintenance to expand on implementations, problem-solving, support, and application of solutions. This course will provide fundamental concepts and practices in subnetting to help construct IPv4 and IPv6 based networks. Knowledge gained in this course will prepare students to study for the CompTIA Network+ certification examination. (Co-requisite: CIT- 186)
CIT 186TCP/IP Network Design Configuration and Maintenance Lab1
The lab provides students with hands-on practices and experience to understand basic network design, management, maintenance, and support. This lab also helps students enhance design and development skills in network construction to determine IP mechanics and addressing resolution following the TCP/IP model/protocol suite. In addition, students will learn to configure and support important TCP/IP implementations on Microsoft, Linux, and other network operating system-based networks. The students will install and support TCP/IP applications and services to construct a successful computer network device to function on a full-scale network. Additionally, the lab practices and information learned in this course will prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ certification examination. (Co-requisite: CIT-185)
Provides an exploration of the theory behind tools, techniques, procedures, and utilities necessary to design and implement a Linux/UNIX-based network. The course includes comprehensive details about potential areas of network and system configuration, cross- platform configuration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and debugging. In addition, the course will provide students with practices in writing shell scripts to perform more advanced techniques and performance monitoring while troubleshooting in a Linux/UNIX environment. Knowledge gained in this course will help students prepare and study for the CompTIA Linux+ certification examination. (Co-requisite: CIT-188) 166
The lab provides and includes the hands-on exploration of tools, techniques, procedures and utilities necessary to design, implement, and support a Linux-based Local Area Network. The lab work includes but is not limited to comprehensive details of network and system configuration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and debugging. Students will write shell scripts for the purpose of performance monitoring and troubleshooting in a Linux environment. “Hands-on” experience gained in this course will help prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification examination. (Co-requisite: CIT-187)
CIT 189Information System Security Design and Administration2
Focuses and provides environment utilization of information technology and the implementation of security practices. The focus of this course includes theory and hands-on experience necessary to pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification examination. Students will learn to design and implement a secure and reliable Local Area Network environment. The course will help students learn about the principles of information security on which managerial strategy can be formulated and how information security solutions need to be available to personnel in the field. This course provides materials and resources to help understand ethics, laws, policies, and recovery programs needed in information technology, as well as drafting many relevant IT security policy statements. In addition, physical security aspects will be covered to understand external prevention. Students will prepare a Disaster Recovery plan for a sustainable & secure network environment; students will use this to begin building their own unique case definition. Knowledge and hands-on experience gained in this course will help prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination, as well as introductory Cisco certification examinations. (Co-requisite: CIT-190)
CIT 190Information System Security Design and Administration Lab1
The lab includes hands-on experience necessary to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. Students will learn to design and implement secure standards, policies, and network implementations to a reliable computer network environment. Administration of both Windows and Linux systems will be referenced so that students can learn cross-platforms and understand the user and groups with permissions within a network. In addition, students will be drafting policies and documentation to enforce information security practices and procedures in the professional field of computer networks and sciences. Physical security enforcement and implementations will be considered in projects to enhance network environments. Disaster recovery and planning procedures will be designed and developed as a major part of the course to conclude how businesses/organizations function and operate after a disruptive scenario occurs. Students design a Disaster Recovery Plan and will begin portfolio building and project demonstration. (Co-requisite: CIT-189)
This A+ Certification Preparation Course is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills necessary to pass the CompTIA A+ certification exams (220-1001 and 220-1002). The A+ certification is widely recognized by industry standards for validating foundational skills in information technology support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Throughout this course students will learn key concepts and practical applications essential for success in the field. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including: hardware, networking, mobile devices, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting techniques.
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of information security covered in the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Students will explore cybersecurity principles including threat analysis, risk management, network security, and access control. Hands-on labs will provide practice identifying vulnerabilities and implementing security best practices in simulated network environments. 167
This course includes exploration of exercises essential to designing, securing, and constructing affected routed LAN and WAN networks. Students will also gain hands-on experiences in creating virtual networks and using trunk ports. Additionally, students will work with packet analysis and IP addressing in a larger scale network utilizing skill-based assessment and presentation. The hands-on experience and materials will help prepare students for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 examination. (Prerequisites: CIT-185, CIT-186; Co-
CIT 282LAN/WAN Design and Maintenance Principles Lab1
The focus of this lab includes the exploration of lab exercises essential to designing, securing, and building an effective routed Local and Wide Area Networks. Students will also gain “hands-on” experience creating VLANS and trunk ports. “Hands-on” experience gained in this course will help prepare students for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 examination. (Prerequisites: CIT-185, CIT-186; Co-requisite: CIT-281)
CIT 283Server and Network Operating System Principles2
Provides students the related theory of installation and configuration with Windows Servers operating systems. This course will provide skills necessary to configure, conduct support for client operating systems on computer networks. Additionally, an in-depth, hands-on training on network operating systems will prepare the students for expected industry situations. The course is not limited to both the theory of on-site and remote services in supporting network servers. The theory covered in this course includes interconnections of multiple servers. Students will learn to utilize Active Directory, Event Viewer, and other network services to demonstrate operating systems and server management practices. Students successfully completing this course will gain knowledge to prepare them for Microsoft MCSA certifications. (Co-requisite: CIT-284)
CIT 284Server and Network Operating System Principles Lab1
This lab focuses on hands-on experience related to support, maintenance, and information retrieval of operating system performances pertaining to network management. This includes on-site and remote connection to a server-based network in supporting network activity. The hands-on practices include installation, implementation of network devices, inspection of network mediums, local and remote management, file storage capabilities over a network, Active Directory, Event Viewer, system logs, group policies, and services pertaining to TCP/IP and Hyper-V. Students successfully completing this lab will gain hands-on practices and knowledge to prepare them for Microsoft MCSA certifications. (Co-
CIT 285Advanced Network Operating System Principles2
The focus of this course provides students with advanced theory and principles related to industry standard server Network Operating System platform and server virtualization. Theory of Installation, configuration and remote administration of both Host Network Operating Systems and Guest Network Operating System network services and Active Directory will be covered in detail. Theory relating to service and support of both Microsoft and Linux based server platforms, as well as Microsoft Internet Information Server will be explored. (Co-requisite: CIT-286)
CIT 286Advanced Network Operating System Principles Lab1
The focus of this lab includes “hands-on” experience related to Microsoft’s newest server platform and features. The scope of the “hands-on” experience in this lab includes but is not limited to Storage Space Direct, Nano Server, and Windows Containers, and Hyper-V virtualization. Installation, configuration and remote administration of both Host Network Operating Systems and Guest Network Operating Systems. Students successfully completing this lab will gain “hands-on” knowledge required to obtain the Microsoft 168
Provides and introduces scripting technologies, and additional platforms to obtain and host web content. Technologies will also be used to develop websites into user-interactive applications. PHP will be utilized minimally, but allow students to work with programming arrays, logics, and event modeling to produce dynamic content via server resources. In addition, students will also learn how to create and manage web content by utilizing cascading style sheets, JavaScript, and extensible markup language (XML). The final project of the course is to design a fully functional website that will be hosted via a web server, and present a final web portfolio. (Prerequisites: CIT-283, CIT-284, DAT-201,
This lab focuses on the introduction of server-side scripting and web data access using a currently popular server-side application platform and relational database. Additionally, the use of scripting languages will help students program organizational websites and applications, cover object-oriented programming in web environments, and produce content via server resources. (Prerequisites: CIT-283, CIT-284, DAT-201, PRG-101; Co-requisite: CIT-289)
The focus of this lab includes, but is not limited to an introduction to server-side scripting and web data access using a currently popular server-side application platform and relational database. (Prerequisites: CIT-281, CIT-282, CIT-283, CIT-284)
