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CNT 1185 Special Topics
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3 cr |
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SEE COURSE SECTION NOTE FOR COURSE DESCRIPTION.
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CNT 2000 IT Career Success Skills and Strategies
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2 cr |
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Prepares information technology (IT) students to enter the IT job market or successfully transition into a new career in the IT field. Students will learn effective IT job search skills as well as strategies that will serve to enhance their IT careers once they have obtained employment.
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CNT 2189 Internship Information Technology
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cr |
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Provides a supervised work experience utilizing and extending the skills learned in CNT networking and security courses. The experience is intended to result in new learning and increased capabilities for the intern and the completion of authentic work for the sponsoring organization. Internships may be arranged for 2, 3, or 4 credits upon the mutual agreement of the student, instructor and sponsoring organization. Placement depends on student qualifications and a successful interview for a particular position. Interns are required to abide by all policies governing employees and meet expectations of regular employment. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, available position, and approval of sponsor.
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CNT 2300 PC Hardware and Software (A+)
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3 cr |
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Presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA's A+ certification exam, which covers the knowledge and skills essential for becoming a successful computer technician.
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CNT 2310 Server and Network Operating Systems (Server+ Certification)
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3 cr |
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Provides an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures, and remote access. Helps prepare students for Comp TIA's Server + exam. Prerequisites: CNT 2300 or equivalent experience.
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CNT 2311 Administering Linux Operating Systems
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3 cr |
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Provides basic installation, operation, security, troubleshooting and basic Linux hardware services for the Linux operating system on workstations and servers. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA's Linux+ certification exam, which covers the knowledge and skills essential for becoming a successful Linux administrator.
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CNT 2401 Administering Windows Operating System
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2 cr |
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Covers the features and procedures to deploy, support and troubleshoot the current dominant version of MS Windows desktop operating system in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. Students will develop awareness of the issues and specifications needed to effectively plan implement and manage deployment of the current operating system. Prerequisite: CIS 1105 or CS 1100 or equivalent Windows OS experience.
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CNT 2410 Managing a Windows Server Environment
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2 cr |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources in the dominant version of the Microsoft Windows Server environment. The course is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for managing accounts and resources. These tasks include managing user, computer, and group accounts; managing access to network resources; managing printers; managing an organizational unit in a network based on Active Directory service; and implementing group policy to manage users and computers. Prerequisites: CNT 2401 or equivalent Windows OS experience.
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CNT 2420 Implementing a Windows Server Network Infrastructure
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2 cr |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. These competencies include the provision of features such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; implementing a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients; and managing and monitoring network performance. Prerequisites: CNT 2410, Managing a Windows Server Environment.
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CNT 2430 Planning a Windows Directory Infrastructure
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2 cr |
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Includes a comprehensive overview of the technologies and strategies used to accurately and securely move data within a Microsoft Windows network. Focuses on TCP/IP addressing using DHCP, DNS and WINS. Also covers best practices for providing network access. Prerequisites: CNT 2410.
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CNT 2440 Implementing Active Directory Services
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2 cr |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Active Directory directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on the forest and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, group policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies. Prerequisites: CNT 2410.
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CNT 2450 Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
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1 cr |
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Provides the knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure with a Microsoft network environment. Includes creating the design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. The course encourages decision-making skills through an interactive tool that simulates real-life scenarios that students may encounter. Prerequisites: CNT 2401, CNT 2410, and CNT 2420; or equivalent experience.
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CNT 2460 Managing Microsoft Exchange Server
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2 cr |
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Provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure that is used to create, store, and share information using Microsoft Exchange Server. The course includes substantial applied practice that assists students in becoming proficient in the skills that are needed to update and support Exchange Server in medium-to-large environments (250 to 5,000 users) with multiple physical locations, mixed-client connection protocols, and wireless and Internet messaging connectivity. Prerequisites: CNT 2410 and CNT 2420 or equivalent experience.
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CNT 2510 Networking Essentials
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3 cr |
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Introduces students to the overall technology and design of networks. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Networking Essentials is the first of the four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. This course is equivalent to CS 1104, and either, but not both courses will apply toward degree requirements at Inver Hills. Prerequisites: Experience with computer operating system and Internet browser.
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CNT 2520 Network Routers and Routing Fundamentals
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3 cr |
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Focuses on initial router configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Students will develop skills on how to configure a router, managing Cisco IOS Software, configuring routing protocol on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers. Network Routers and Routing Fundamentals is the second of four CCNA courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prerequisites: CNT 2510 or CS 1104, or equivalent experience in networking.
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CNT 2530 Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing
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3 cr |
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Covers concepts and skills in advanced IP addressing techniques (Variable Length Subnet Masking [VLSM]), intermediate routing protocols (RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply competencies from CCNA 1 and 2 to a network and be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing is the third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prerequisites: CNT 2520.
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CNT 2540 Wide Area Network Technologies
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3 cr |
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Develops knowledge and skills in the areas of advanced IP addressing techniques (Network Address Translation [NAT], Port Address Translation [PAT], and DHCP), WAN technology and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to optical networking. Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and CCNA 3 to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. In addition, the student will prepare for taking the CCNA Exam. Wide Area Network Technologies is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prerequisites: CNT 2530.
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CNT 2611 CCNP - Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (Bsci) V3.0
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3 cr |
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Develops professional-level skills in CCNP routing protocol for building Enterprise level router networks and applications. Integrates Advanced Technologies. Prerequisites: CNT 2540 or CCNA Certification.
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CNT 2621 CCNP - Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (lscw) V1.0
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3 cr |
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Develops ability to secure and expand the areas of enterprise networks to teleworkers and remote sites. Focuses on securing remote access and VPN client configuration. Prerequisites: CNT 2540 or CCNA Certification.
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CNT 2631 CCNP - Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (Bcmsn) V3.0
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3 cr |
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Develops advanced skills in buliding enterprise level switched networks and applications. Integrates Advanced Technologies such as VoIP and Wireless. Prerequisites: CNT 2540 or CCNA Certification.
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CNT 2641 CCNP - Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (Ocn) V1.0
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3 cr |
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Develops skill in optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless, and security applications. Prerequisites: CNT 2540 or CCNA Certification.
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CNT 2710 Wireless LAN Technology
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3 cr |
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. Includes theoretical foundations of the technology as well as implementation of wireless technology in various application contexts. Special emphasis is given to security and best practices within an existing local area network. Prereq: CNT 2520 Router Configuration.
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CNT 2720 Orientation to IP Telephony
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1 cr |
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Identifies and explains the transformation of voice and data technology into a converged IP-telephony environment. Topics in this course will include the origin of email and IP Telephony, analysis of the OSI model, and various topics related to voice operations in the enterprise.
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CNT 2722 Building the Foundation to IP Telephony
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3 cr |
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Applies the core principles of voice and data technology as they integrate with IP Telephony architecture. Topics included in this course will be modifying the LAN, MAN, and WAN to accommodate IP Telephony and translating the various layers in the OSI model. Quality of Service (QOS) will be described as well as cabling issues for IP Telephony in the enterprise. Prereq: CNT 2720.
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CNT 2725 Quality of Service (QoS)
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3 cr |
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Covers the design and implementation of a quality of service structure to prioritize voice and data applications across the network. In addition, students will properly configure the LAN and WAN architectures to support voice, video, and data convergence in the enterprise network. Prereq: CNT 2722.
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CNT 2726 Cisco IP Telephony Integration (Part I)
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3 cr |
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Introduces students to the building and configuration of CISCO IP Telephony infrastructure. Cisco Call Manager and Call Manager Express will be utilized and each of these voice exchange systems will be configured and time will be spent determining when to best utilize each system in different situations. Prereq: CNT 2725.
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CNT 2728 Cisco IP Telephony Integration (Part II)
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3 cr |
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Introduces more advanced features of Cisco's Call Manager and Call Manager Express, integration of additional Cisco products such as Survivable Remote Site, Quality of Service configurations and resource allocations to support ad-hoc conferencing and transcoding resources. Prereq: CNT 2726.
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CNT 2731 IP Telephony: Enterprise Planning And Design
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3 cr |
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Analyzes and develops the business and technical requirements for an IP Telephony environment. In addition, the students will define basic and effective financial models, performing "Return on Investment" (ROI) and "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) calculations to support migrating to an IP Telephony architecture. Prereq: CNT 2728.
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CNT 2810 Network Security Fundamentals
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3 cr |
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the primary strategies and technologies used to defend a network including the knowledge and skills to design and implement essential technical solutions that provide the foundation level of security for all modern networks. Students will also learn the principles and practices of effective network policy and management practices. Prerequisites: CNT 2530 or CCNA certification or two years full time Cisco networking experience.
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CNT 2815 Network Security Advanced
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3 cr |
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Increases the scope and depth of the skills and knowledge acquired in Network Security Fundamentals by focusing on the advanced capabilities of network defense strategies including Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Host Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) and Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS). Students will learn the evolution and current best practices of applying these technologies, which are universally deployed in networks of all sizes. Prereq: CNT 2810.
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CNT 2820 Information Systems Security Fundamentals
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3 cr |
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Covers the broad framework and environment of information and computer security. The student will learn the strategies and techniques that are used to undermine the security of information and computer systems, and the multi-dimensional approach that is needed to protect computer systems from those vulnerabilities and threats. This is a broad-based course that combines a conceptual understanding of security with an introduction to some of the specific technology and tools that students will learn to use to counteract threats to their personal and work environments. This course does not cover deployment of specific network security technologies. Prerequisites: CNT 2520.
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CNT 2825 Information Systems Security Advanced
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3 cr |
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Provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the various methods used for attacking networks and computer systems. Students will learn the concepts, principles and techniques, including applied exercises, for attacking and disabling a network. These methodologies are intended to provide insight into the use of detection strategies and countermeasures needed to properly secure network servers, hardware and clients. Prerequisites: CNT 2820; Student should be prepared to authorize permission for a basic criminal background check prior to beginning this course.
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CNT 2830 Network Security Design
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3 cr |
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Integrates and provides extensive application of the knowledge and skills provided in previous security courses and serves as a capstone experience for the degree program. Students are presented with the opportunity and challenge of staging comprehensive attacks and designing networks that will withstand the varied attacks launched by others. The student must demonstrate the ability, in collaboration with others, to design and maintain a secure network in a hostile environment. When possible, groups will compete with college students from other states to enhance the realistic nature of this course. Prerequisites: CNT 2815 and CNT 2825.
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