TCS-145
Introduction To Network Infrastructure (4 cr.)
Emphasis on LAN/WAN routing, switching, security and maintenance. This course
will prepare the student for the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) examination.
TCS-300
Workshop (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Special topics in graphic communications, providing hands on or experiential
learning activities. Specific content and title to reflect the topic
of the workshop. R
TCS-304
Communications and Information Systems (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Overview of the communications industry. Use of systems to create, process,
transmit, receive and evaluate information.
Prerequisites: take TCS-103.
TCS-305
Office Automation Technology (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Automation information concepts and technology used in office including
both communication, storage, and retrieval systems. Emphasis on cost
effective selection and implementation problems.
TCS-306
Introduction To Telephony (2 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Principles of current technologies, systems, and trends in telephone
communication systems design and applications.
TCS-308
Convergence Technologies (3 cr.)
Spring
Creation of single networks that support many different types of traffic:
data, audio, video, and interactive multimedia. Planning physical design
and installation of a telephone and converged system, requirements of a
converged network, and what makes convergence. Prerequisites: take TCS-103
& TCS-145.
TCS-340
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Instructor Fast Track (2
cr.)
Summer
Fast-track option to prepare the instructor for teaching in the Cisco
Networking Academic Program, meeting requirements for the Cisco Certified
Academic Instructor (CCAI). Instructor's consent required. Must be Cisco
CCNA certified.
TCS-341
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Instructor I (4 cr.)
First in a four-course sequence preparing instructors for teaching in
the Cisco Networking Academy Program, meeting requirements for the Cisco
Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI), and preparing for the Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Instructor's consent required.
TCS-342
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Instructor II (3 cr.)
Second in a four-course sequence preparing instructors for teaching
in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, meeting requirements for the
Cisco Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI), and preparing for the Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-341.
TCS-343
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Instructor III (2 cr.)
Third in a four-course sequence preparing instructors for teaching in
the Cisco Networking Academy Program, meeting requirements for the Cisco
Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI), and preparing for the Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-342.
TCS-344
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Instructor IV (2 cr.)
Fourth in a four-course sequence preparing instructors for teaching
in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, meeting requirements for the
Cisco Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI), and preparing for the Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-343.
TCS-361
Workstation and Server (3 cr.)
Installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows utilizing the
current commercial version of the product for both workstations and servers.
Helps prepare students for two of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
certification examinations.
Prerequisites: take TCS-145.
TCS-362
Server Applications (3 cr.)
Summer
Installing, configuring, and administering server applications using multiple
industry standard operating systems. Server applications may include World Wide
Web, FTP, software updates, mail, file sharing, DNS, DHCP, and terminal services.
Prerequisites: take TCS-361.
TCS-363
Directory Services (3 cr.)
Summer
Provides knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and troubleshoot directory
services. Design and implement a secure network. Focuses on a directory services
environment, including forest and domain structure, domain name system, site
topology and replication, organizational unit structure, and delegation of
administrations.
Prerequisites: take TCS-361.
TCS-382
Network Systems Design (3 cr.)
Spring
Concepts from communication networks. LAN, MAN, WAN networks. Introduction
to LAN switching, ATM and virtual LANS. Designing and integration of
LAN switching virtual networking and ATM into today's networks. Telecommunication
Systems majors only.
TCS-383
Introduction To Network Security (3 cr.)
Winterm, Summer
Design, implementation and management of network security in multilayered
computer networks. Identifying and evaluating network security threats;
internet, intranet, and extranet security issues. Must be Cisco CCNA
certified.
TCS-391
Wireless Systems (3 cr.)
Spring
Wireless networking combining Radio Frequency (RF) and Local Area Networking
(LAN) technology fundamentals. Basic concepts and building blocks or the convergence
between RF and networking technologies. Technologies and tasks vital to installing,
managing, and supporting wireless networks.
Prerequisites: take TCS-145.
TCS-401
Information Technology Policy and Audit (3 cr.)
GLP
Fall and Spring
Information technology policy, regulatory and audit issues, international standards, and internal security strategies.
Prerequisites: take TCS-103 and BUACT-206
TCS-441
Scalable Internetworks (3 cr.)
One of three core courses for preparation for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP
professional certification. Students will learn how to build scalable
routable networks. Students are required to pass the associated Cisco
certification examination. Must be Cisco CCNA certified.
TCS-442
Remote Access Networks (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
One of three core courses for preparation for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP
professional certification. Students will learn how to build remote
access networks to interconnect central sites to branch offices and
home offices. Students are required to pass the associated Cisco certification
examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-441.
TCS-443
Multi-Layer Switched Networks (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
One of three core courses for preparation for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP
professional certification. Build multi-layer switched networks. Students
are required to pass the associated Cisco certification examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-441.
TCS-444
Internetwork Troubleshooting (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Specialization course for the Cisco CCNP professional certification.
Students will learn to troubleshoot internetworks. Students are required
to pass the associated Cisco certification examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-441, TCS-442, TCS-443.
TCS-445
Internetwork Design (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Specialization course for the Cisco CCNP professional certification.
Students will learn to design internetwork solutions. Students are required
to pass the associated Cisco certification examination.
Prerequisites: take TCS-441, TCS-442, TCS-443.
TCS-481
Telecommunications Systems Administration (3 cr.)
Fall
Issues and concerns required to manage telecommunications networks and
contemporary problems.
TCS-490
Information Technology Management Capstone (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Work with an outside organization in a team environment utilizing concepts of
design, brainstorming, problem solving, team work, creativity, evaluation,
and present findings in oral and written formats.
Prerequisites: take TCS-444.
