Windows Network Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Academic Year: 2019-2020
- Division / Department: Business Programs / Computer Information Systems & Multimedia
- Degree Code: CIS.MSWINNA.CERT
This one-year certificate program is designed to teach students how to administer a Microsoft Windows network and prepare students for the Microsoft Certified System Administration (MCSA) exam. McLennan is a Microsoft Academic Alliance partner.
Marketable Skills
1. Understand and apply computing terminology and concepts used in the workplace- Critical Thinking/Communication.
2. Apply fundamentals of computer programming in structured design concepts- Critical Thinking/Communication.
3. Configure, use, and troubleshoot computer operating systems and/or application software Critical Thinking.
4. Use the Internet to locate, transfer, research and publish information at a level appropriate for the academic and work environment. Critical Thinking/Communication.
5. Install and evaluate desktop and network security protocols and principles- Critical Thinking.
Semester I
| ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
Course Description× ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks Lab Fee: $15.00 Covers networking architecture, structure, and functions; introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification. |
3 hours |
| ITNW 1354 Implementing and Support Servers
Course Description× ITNW 1354 Implementing and Support Servers Lab Fee: $15.00 Develops skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. Prerequisite: ITSC 1305. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. |
3 hours |
| ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems
Course Description× ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduction to personal computer operating systems, including installation, configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices and use of utilities. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| ITNW 2352 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server
Course Description× ITNW 2352 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Lab Fee: $15.00 Administering SQL Server is a skills development course in the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of SQL Servers client/server database management system version. Prerequisite: ITSC 1305 and a networking course or experience. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. |
3 hours |
| 12 hours |
Semester II
| ITCC 1340 CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials
Course Description× ITCC 1340 CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials Lab Fee: $15.00 Describes the architecture, components, and basic operation of routers and explains the basic principles of routing and routing protocols. It also provides an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment of small and large networks. Prerequisite: ITCC 1314 Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification. |
3 hours |
| ITNW 1345 Implementing Network Directory Services
Course Description× ITNW 1345 Implementing Network Directory Services Lab Fee: $15.00 Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Network Directory service. Prerequisite: ITNW 1354 or job experience in networking. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course is designed to prepare students for the exams to receive the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. |
3 hours |
| ITSC 1307 UNIX Operating System I
Course Description× ITSC 1307 UNIX Operating System I Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces the UNIX operating system, including multi-user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files using LINUX operating system. Prerequisite: ITSC 1305. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk
Course Description× ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk Lab Fee: $15.00 Covers diagnosis and solution of user hardware and software related problems with on-the-job and/or simulated projects. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course is designed as a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from other courses. This Capstone course should be taken in the student's last Fall or Spring semester before graduation. ITSC 2386 Internship-Computer & Information Scien Course Description× ITSC 2386 Internship-Computer & Information Scien Lab Fee: $15.00 Provides a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisite: An approved workstation and consent of program director. Semester Hours 3 (15 lab) This course is designed as a Capstone course and will integrate knowledge and skills from other courses. This Capstone course should be taken in the student's last Fall or Spring semester before graduation. |
3 hours |
| ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security
Course Description× ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security Lab Fee: $15.00 Instructs on security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security, backup procedures, relevant tools, encryption, and protection from viruses. Students will learn to ensure the physical security of file servers and other network components using best practices; develop backup procedures to provide for data security; use network operating system features to implement network security; describe the nature of computer viruses, their methods of spreading, and means of protecting networks from viruses; use relevant tools to provide for network security; and use encryption techniques to protect network data. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| 15 hours |
Summer Semester
| COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing
Course Description× COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing Lab Fee: $15.00 Provides an overview of computer systems-hardware, operating systems, the Internet, and application software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current topics such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other interdisciplinary settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware
Course Description× ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware Lab Fee: $15.00 Studies current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) May be eligible for articulation through the statewide ATC program. Please check with your high school counselor for more details. |
3 hours |
| 6 hours |
| Total hours: | 33 hours |