2007-2009 Course Descriptions

300/400 Level

ISATI 302 - Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (4 cr.)
Provides information about and experience working with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. The goal is to provide a prospective networking professional with coverage of the various tasks with which an Exchange server administrator must be intimately familiar. Students will gain both the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for the Microsoft Certification examination 70-284, Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 303 - Planning a Microsoft Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (4 cr.)
Provides in-depth coverage of planning, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft’s enterprise-level directory service Active Directory. The material in this course serves to prepare the student for the Microsoft examination 70-294, Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 304 - Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure (4 cr.)
Provides an introduction to the major areas of network and network service configuration on Windows Server 2003. The material in this course serves to prepare the student for the Microsoft examination 70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 305 - Designing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (4 cr.)
Provides an in-depth study of configuring, administering and troubleshooting the services available within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. The material in this course serves to prepare the student for the Microsoft examination 70-297, Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 307 - Planning a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure (4 cr.)
Provides in-depth study of configuring, administering, and troubleshooting the services available within a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. Students will gain both the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for the Microsoft Certification examination 70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 310 – Fundamentals of Cisco Wireless LANs (4 cr.)
The learner will demonstrate required knowledge of wireless technologies and the implementation of these technologies in wireless networks. Emphasis is placed on the areas of design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting. The course expands knowledge of and provides practical experience with wireless networks. Prepares the student for the Wireless LAN Association certification exam CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator).
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field and must have a current, valid CCNA certification.

ISATI 312 - CCNP 1: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (4 cr.)
Designed to enhance the learner's prospects of successfully completing the CCNP certification process. In addition, this course provides preparation for the exam Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks BSCI, Prometric # 642-801.

ISATI 313 - CCNP 2: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (4 cr.)
A preparatory course which leads the learner through the Prometric test taking process. Designed to enhance the learner’s prospects of successfully completing exam BCRAN 642-821 Building Cisco Remote Access Networks.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field and must have a current, valid CCNA certification.

ISATI 314 - CCNP 3: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (4 cr.)
A preparatory course which leads the learner through the Prometric test taking process. Designed to enhance the learner’s prospects of successfully completing exam BCMSN 642-811 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field and must have a current, valid CCNA certification.

ISATI 315 - CCNP 4: Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (4 cr.)
A preparatory course which leads the learner through the Prometric test taking process. Designed to enhance the learner’s prospects of successfully completing exam CIT 642-831, Internet Troubleshooting Support Exam
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field and must have a current, valid CCNA certification.

ISATI 321 - CompTIA Security + (5cr.)
This course is primarily targeted at individuals with limited exposure to security concepts. It encompasses the basic body of information and skills which are required to understand the technologies which can be implemented to improve basic security. It is not the intention of the course to delve deeply into the various technical standards which impact network and operating systems security.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 366 - Object Oriented Programming  (4 cr.)
Continued study of "C" programming, declarations and communication with functions, as well as, defining and using arrays, pointers, structures and classes in construction of operational programs.  Object oriented programming and abstract data types will be presented.  Pointers, dynamic memory management, linked list, recursion, templates, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs will be studied and implemented using C++. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 367 - Visual Programming  (5 cr.)
Development of tools used in Visual C++ including IDE and several other utilities.  Develop Windows applications and demonstrate practical application of Microsoft Foundation Classes including database classes.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 401 - Fundamentals of Networking (5 cr.)
This course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network including protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It provides an in-depth coverage of concepts such as client/server architecture, TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless networking, and security. This course is designed to enhance the learner's prospects of successfully completing Exam # N10-002, CompTIA Network+.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 402 - Novell/LINUX Operating Systems (5 cr.)
Introduce the student to the usage and administration of the Linux operating system and assist with preparation for the Linux+ certification (XK0-001)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 403 - Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 cr.)
Provide the student with the skills and knowledge to effectively install, configure, and administer Windows XP and use Local Area Network hardware and software. TCP/IP will be utilized as communication protocol of choice for this course. A systems approach will be followed in the installation, support and operation of the systems and their related applications. In addition, this course provides preparation for the exam Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Exam # 70-270.. Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 404 - LAN Fundamentals (4 cr.)
Requires full systems analysis of Local Area Networks in various hardware configuration, topologies, protocols, and operating systems environments. Installation, maintenance, and operation of all hardware and software presented is an integral part of this course. Integration of the various hardware and software components into operational systems will be required. Students will troubleshoot and repair operational systems with hardware/software faults and/or configuration problems. Data communications using TCP/IP protocol will be covered and the student will be required to display a working proficiency of these communication schemes. Operating systems supporting network protocols including Windows XP Professional will be presented.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 405 - WAN Fundamentals (4 cr.)
Requires full systems analysis of Wide Area Networks in various hardware configuration, topologies, protocols, and operating systems environments. Installation, maintenance, and operation of all hardware and software presented is an integral part of this course. Students will troubleshoot and repair operational systems with hardware/software faults and/or configuration problems. Data communications using TCP/IP protocol will be covered and the student will be required to display a working proficiency of these communication schemes. Operating systems supporting network protocols including Windows XP Professional will be presented.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 407 - BSCN-Routed Network Environments (4 cr.)
Provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to design, configure, maintain, and scale a switched network. This course focuses on using Cisco switches connected in LANs typically found at medium-to-large network sites. A broad range of technical details on topics related to switching including classless routing, single area OSPF, EIGRP, switching concepts and LAN design, switching configurations, Spanning Tree protocol, VLAN’s and VTP. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to select and implement the appropriate IOS services required to build a scalable, routed and switched networks.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 408 - BSCI Scalable Internetworks (4 cr.)
Provides a continued application of the concepts and skills acquired in ISATI 207. Applied exercises lead the student through the implementation process which is required to establish and maintain a scalable routed network. In addition, the course presents applications of scaled IP addresses, WAN technologies, point-to-point protocol, ISDN and DDR, Frame Relay and network administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 409 - Windows 2003 Server (5 cr.)
Microsoft’s “Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer” (MCSE) track for Windows 2003 is the premier certification for computer industry professionals. Covering the core technologies around which Microsoft’s future was built, the MCSE certification is a powerful credential for career advancement. This course was developed to give the student the critical skills and knowledge they need to prepare for one of the core requirements of the MCSE certification program for Windows 2003 Server. In addition, this course provides preparation for the exam Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Environment (70-290).
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 410 - SQL Server 2000 Administration  (3 cr.)

Students will program data warehousing employing security, failover clustering, scalability, XML, and digital dashboards in the design of business-driven solutions—and prepare for the exam that is required for Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).  In addition, this course provides preparation for the exam Microsoft, Installing, Configuring, and Administrating SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, # 70-228.
 Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 477 - Senior Projects (4 cr.)
This course requires that the student demonstrate competence in the major through a culminating project which presents a written, oral, pictorial, and computer interactive summary of the work done in the major or of a comprehensive senior-level project.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Analysis or related field.

ISATI 490 - Directed Study (1-10 cr.)
This course is designed to meet the dynamic requirements for the Information Systems trade.  Under the direction of the instructor, the student will study specialized topics that are emerging from the Information Systems disciplines. 


ISATI 492 - Directed Special Projects (1-10 cr.)
Opportunity to learn advanced skills for students who are progressing at a faster than normal pace.  The student will submit a proposal for advanced study within the context of the classes in which they are currently enrolled.  All advanced study will be accompanied by a journal that documents the time and efforts taken to gain the additional knowledge.

 

ISATI 496 – Co-op  (1-10 cr.)
Work experience in business related to student career goals.  Student is a paid part-time employee working under the supervision of employer and program coordinator.  Registration with the approval of instructor.

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