• CIS 1125: IT Essentials

  4.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course discusses the history, role, and structure of computer architecture and operating systems needed by computers and provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level computer technicians. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts in security, networking, and computer technician responsibilities. Lab exercises include assembling a computer, laptop, and troubleshooting problems. The course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. (Additional fee required)
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• CIS 1130: Networking Basics

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  Students will learn about the importance and networking in a digital world, and be introduced to network essentials required in many business functions today including business critical data and operations, cybersecurity, and much more. Students will learn to install a home and small business network, develop basic network troubleshooting skills, and recognize network threats and basic mitigation techniques.
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• CIS 1140: Network Essentials

  4.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  In this course, students will learn the basic concepts and prerequisites of network computing, including hardware, software, topologies, and the Open Systems Interface (OSI) reference model. Additionally, students will install, configure, and troubleshoot computer networking hardware and software.
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• CIS 1150: BICSI Copper Stru Cabling Sys

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course discusses the structure and architecture of copper wires needed for networking systems to operate. This class is designed to explore physical and functional characteristics of copper cabling systems, with emphasis and detailed information in the following areas: transmission methods and media, safety, cabling pathways and spaces, structured cabling systems standards, topologies, bonding, grounding, connections and termination, testing and troubleshooting. Lab exercises include planning a networking installation pulling wire, termination of copper wires, testing, and troubleshooting. This course covers half of the domain knowledge for students preparing to take the BICSI installer 1 certification exam. (Additional fee required)
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• CIS 1155: BICSI Optical Fiber Structured

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course discusses the structure and architecture of fiber cabling needed for Metropolitan and Wide area networking systems to operate. This class is designed to explore physical and functional characterists of fiber cabling systems with emphasis and detailed information in the following areas: transmission methods and media, safety, cables and connecting hardware, cable splicing and termination, testing, troubleshooting, and fire stopping practices. Additionally, students will be exposed to issues related to data centers, health care, cable systems project management, and other specific applications. Lab exercises include planning network installation, pulling fiber, termination of fiber optic cables, testing, and troubleshooting. This course covers the fiber optic half of the domain knowledge for students preparing to take the BICSI Installer 1 certification exam. (Additional fee required)
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• CIS 1200: Introduction to Networks

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and network operations. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. (Additional fee required)
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• CIS 1205: Switch, Rout, Wireless Essntls

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality, including topics in troubleshooting routers, switches, RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. (Additional fee required)
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• CIS 1310: Network Security Fundamentals

  4.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of network security concepts. Students will become familiar with network attackers and their attacks, security basics, network and web security, cryptography, operational security, and policies and procedures related to network security.
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• CIS 1401: Network Admin-Client/Server

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  In this course students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, and troubleshoot client and server operating systems in a vendor-neutral environment.
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• CIS 1402: Network Administration - Server Administration

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  In this course students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and troubleshoot fundamental server hardware and services in a vendor-neutral environment. Students will develop advanced technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, and multiple CPUs.
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