Computer Network Engineering (CNE)

101 (2) DOS for Network Users

Prereq: CIS 121 with a grade of at least 2.0

Introduction to the use of the MS-DOS operating system in a Windows/Network environment. Develop an understanding of the inter-workings of personal computer components. Interface with personal computer at the command-line level is emphasized.

110 (5) Basic Electronics

Prereq: CIS 121; ENGL 101; MATH 098 (or equivalent) with grades of 2.0 or better

A beginning course in electronics emphasizing basic circuits, components, AC and DC sources, solid state devices, and digital circuits and techniques.

210 (5) Microprocessors

Prereq: CNE 110 with a grade of at least a grade of 2.0

Microcomputer/microprocessor basics, the 80XXX microprocessor family, introduction to assembly language programming, expanded programming, the program instruction set, and memory segmentation. Provides knowledge of specific terminology, facts, ways and means of dealing with classifications, categories, and principles of processors, motherboards, and memory.

218 (5) Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment

Prereq: CNE 232 with a 2.0 grade or better

Performance-based course designed around the job-related tasks a network professional must perform to implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system. Tasks are generally performed in medium to large organizations, spanning two to 100 physical locations by using LANs, Intranets, and/or Internet.

220 (5) Networking Technologies

Prereq: CIS 121; ENGL 101; MATH 098 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least 2.0 in all courses.

General introduction to current networking technology for local area networks (LANs), wide are networks (WANs), and the Internet. Focuses on contemporary network topologies, services, transmission media, and protocols. Discussion includes the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference mode and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standards.

230 (3) Computer and Network Operating Systems

Prereq: CNE 220 with a grade of at least 2.0

Introduction to the functions and operating methods of a variety of operating systems for stand-alone and network computing. Focus will be on current industry standard systems of MS-DOS, Windows family, UNIX, and Novell. Proprietary and special purpose OS/NOS will be discussed in less detail.

231 (5) Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Pro

Prereq; CNE 220 with a 2.0 grade or better

Course designed to provide the fundamental concepts of networking within a particular Microsoft Windows environment, i.e. Windows 2000, XP, etc. Installation, monitoring resources, configuration of desktop environment and managing file systems will be covered.

232 (5) Implementing Windows 2000 Professional and Server

Prereq: CNE 231 with a 2.0 grade or better

Install and configure Windows 2000 Pro on stand-alone and client computers in a workgroup or domain. Install and configure Windows 2000 Server to create file, print, Web, and Terminal servers.

233 (5) Implementing Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

Prereq: CNE 232 with a 2.0 grade or better

Professional support class for installation, configuration, management, and support of a network infrastructure using Windows 2000 Server products.

234 (5) Implement/Administer WIN 200 Directory Services

Prereq: CNE 233 with a 2.0 grade or better

Install, configure, and administer Windows 2000 Active Directory directory services. Course also focuses on implementing Group Policy and performing those Group Policy-related tasks that are required to centrally manage users and computers.

235 (5) Design WIN 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure

Prereq: CNE 234 or CNE 239 with a 2.0 grade or better

Design a Microsoft Windows 2000 directory services infrastructure in an enterprise network. Strategies are presented to assist in identifying the information technology needs of an organization, and then designing an Active Directory structure that meets those needs.

236 (5) Design Secure Windows 2000 Network

Prereq: CNE 235 with a 2.0 grade or better

Design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks by using Microsoft Windows 2000 technologies. Secure the specific areas of: Local Network Users; Remote Users and Offices; Private and Public Networks; and Partner Organizations.

237 (5) Design Windows 2000 Networking Services Infrastructure

Prereq: CNE 234 or CNE 239 with a 2.0 grade or better

Design a Microsoft Windows 2000 networking services infrastructure that supports required network applications. Solutions based on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) will be contrasted and evaluated for applicability.

238 (5) Design Windows 2000 Migration Strategy

Prereq: CNE 235 with a 2.0 grade or better

Select and design a strategy to migrate from a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 directory services infrastructure to a Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory service infrastructure. Course focuses on the planning processes and implications involved.

239 (5) Update Support Skills from Windows NT to Windows 2000

Prereq: CNE 272 with a 2.0 or better

Performance-based course designed around the job-related tasks a support professional must perform using new or modified features in the Windows 2000 operating system. Updates skills and knowledge from Windows NT to Windows 2000-based networks.

240 (5) Computer Hardware Troubleshooting

Prereq: CNE 210 with a grade of at least 2.0; CIS 150 recommended

An introduction to the installation and interfacing of hardware including storage, and peripheral devices including multimedia, memory, and video. Troubleshooting and conflict resolution/correction of problems in computer operation relating to hardware components will be included.

245 (5) Computer Software Troubleshooting

Prereq: CNE 230 with a grade of at least 2.0; CIS 150 recommended

Training in the installation and interfacing of software including operating systems, application programs, diagnostics, memory, and computer environmental controls. Software troubleshooting and conflict resolution/correction of problems in computer operation relating to software components will be included.

250 (5) NetWare Administration

Prereq: CNE 220 with a grade of at least 2.0

Training in management and administration of networks, to address the issues of security, procedures and documentation, user support, printing, and file server organization. Includes administrative tools necessary to setup, manage, and use basic network services including security and E-mail.

251 (5) Unix Administration

Prereq: CNE 220 with a 2.0 grade or better

Training in management and administration of networks, to address the issues of security, procedures and documentation, user support, printing, and file server organization. Includes administrative tools necessary to setup, manage, and use basic network services including security and E-mail.

252 (5) Implement and Support NT 4.0 Workstation

Prereq: CNE with a grade of at least 2.0

Intensive course focusing on knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft NT Workstation operating system version 4.0. Provides positive hands-on experience with installation and configuration, and allows student to observe basic configuration features of the system.

255 (5) NetWare Advanced Administration

Prereq: CNE 250 with a grade of a least 2.0.

Training in advanced administration skills such as tuning the network and server for better performance and managing complex tree structures. Instruction on how to oversee a complex NetWare networking environment, including Novell Directory Services partitioning and replication, time synchronization strategies and integrating with prior NOS versions.

256 (5) Unix Advanced Administration

Prereq: CNE 251 with a 2.0 grade or better

Training in advanced administration skills such as tuning the network and server for better performance and managing complex tree structures. Instruction on how to oversee a complex Unix networking environment, including Unix Directory Services partitioning and replication, time synchronization strategies and integrating with prior NOS versions.

257 (5) Implement and Support Windows NT 4.0 Server

Prereq: CNE 252 with a grade of at least 2.0

Intensive course focusing on knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Windows NT Server 4.0 in a simple computing environment. Training will focus on homogeneous LANs which include one or more servers, a single domain, and single location. Consideration will be given to file- and print-sharing capabilities.

260 (5) NetWare Installation and Configuration

Prereq: CNE 255 with a grade of at least 2.0

Install and configure a NetWare network, focusing on Novell Directory Services (NDS) configuration. Includes scenarios for upgrading, migrating, and installing to implement a different design of the NDS tree structure.

261 (5) Unix Installation and Configuration

Prereq: CNE 256 with a 2.0 grade or better

Install and configure a Unix network, focusing on Unix Directory Services (NDS) configuration. Includes scenarios for upgrading, migrating, and installing to implement a different design of the NDS tree structure.

262 (5) Supporting Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies

Prereq: CNE 257 with a grade of at least 2.0

Intensive course focusing on skills necessary to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows NT 4.0 Content primarily of interest in a complex environment -- such as capacity planning on a server and a network, multiple domain management, and trust relationships.

265 (3) NetWare Directory Services Design and Implementation

Prereq: CNE 260 with a grade of at least 2.0

Create and complete a NetWare Directory Services (NDS) design strategy and implementation schedule using templates which can be transferred to the workplace. Course will identify critical factors and expectations for designing a NetWare network, to include determining pre-optimization and clean-up strategies for implementation.

266 (3) UDS Design and Implementation

Prereq: CNE 261 with a 2.0 grade or better

Create and complete a Unix Directory Services (UDS) design strategy and implementation schedule using templates which can be transferred to the workplace. Course will identify critical factors and expectations for designing a Unix network; to include determining pre-optimization and clean-up strategies for implementation.

267 (5) Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0

Prereq: CNE 262 with a grade of at least 2.0

Intensive course focusing on knowledge and skills necessary to setup, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on Windows NT 4.0. Special emphasis is given to DHCP Manager, HOSTS/LMHOSTS, SNMP, connectivity, monitoring and optimization.

270 (3) Data Communications Technology

Instruction in the theories and practices in data communication, particular product and technology implementation. Training in the basic concepts of linkage between two communications traditions, LAN and telephony management. Capabilities, capacities, strengths, and weaknesses of variety of signaling and cabling techniques discussed.

272 (5) Supporting Windows NT 4.0 Server - Enterprise Technology

Prereq: CNE 267 with a grade of at least 2.0

Intensive course focusing on knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and support the Windows NT Server network operating system in a multidomain enterprise environment. Training will focus on directory services, server analysis and optimization, network analysis and optimization, and troubleshooting.

277 (5) Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0

Prereq: CNE 272 with a grade of at least 2.0

Intensive course focusing on knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and implement all components of Internet Information Server 9IIS). Includes training in procedures to establish and maintain a web-site/server.

280 (5) NetWare Service and Support

Prereq: CNE 265 with a grade of at least 2.0

(formerly Network Design and Implementation)

Focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of hardware-related problems which are common to computer networks utilizing the NetWare network operating system. Teaches practical skills to allow optimization of hardware resources in relation to NetWare networking products.

281 (3) Integrating Windows NT

Prereq: CNE 280 with a grade of at least 2.0

Fundamentals of Windows NT networking and techniques to integrate Windows NT with a NetWare network. Includes basics of NT registry and administrative utilities to manage the NT environment.

282 (5) NetWare Products

Prereq: CNE 280 and CNE 281

An introduction to managing NetWare printing environments that support network printers attached to fileservers, workstations or dedicated print servers and use of third-party print server hardware and software. Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and managing internet working products.

284 (5) Unix Service and Support

Prereq: CNE 266 with a 2.0 grade or better

Focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of hardware-related problems which are common to computer networks utilizing the Unix network operating system. Teaches practical skills to allow optimization of hardware resources in relation to Unix networking products.

285 (3) Integrating Windows NT with Unix

Prereq: CNE 284 with a 2.0 grade or better

Fundamentals of Windows NT networking and techniques to integrate Windows NT with a Unix network. Includes basics of NT registry and administrative utilities to manage the NT environment.

290 (5) Supervised Internship

Prereq: CNE majors only

Supervised work experience of 25 hours per week in a network support environment (250 hours).