Course Descriptions

CETT 1509 DC -AC Circuits

Course Description: Fundamentals of DC circuits and AC circuits operation including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, networks, transformers, resonance, phasors, capacitive and inductive and circuit analysis techniques.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Construct and analyze DC and AC circuits from simple to complex; perform test measurements; and utilize a multimeter and oscilloscope to differentiate between two AC signals with respect to voltage, current, and power.

CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals

Course Description: An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combinational logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze digital circuits such as combinational logic circuits, clocking and timing circuits, and analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog devices; troubleshoot various digital circuits using schematic diagrams; and solve problems involving various numbering systems.

CETT 1429 Solid State Devices

Course Description: A study of diodes, transistor characteristics and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze various solid state devices and circuits; construct circuits to test; and troubleshoot various solid state devices.

CETT 1441 Solid State Circuits

Course Description: A study of various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurements, and analysis.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze circuit operation with various semiconductor device applications; and measure, test, and troubleshoot circuits containing various semiconductor devices.

CETT 1204 High-Reliability Soldering

Course Description: Instruction in this course will teach high reliability soldering, desoldering, circuitry repair, plated-thru-hole repairs, conformal coating removal,industry standards, electrostatic discharge (ESD) control, surface mount device (SMD) installation, removal and replacement using hand held systems or reflow workstations.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Solder highly reliable connections; solder to industry standards; desolder connections; install surface mount devices; remove surface mount devices; remove conformal coatings; repair and/or replace traces, pads, and eyelets.

CPMT 1405 IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software.

Course Description: An introduction to information technology and data communication. Includes topics on personal computer hardware and software and basic networking concepts.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Build a computer and install a motherboard, floppy and hard drives, CD-ROM, and video cards; install and manage Windows operating systems; add peripherals and multimedia capabilities; demonstrate knowledge of local-area network architecture, networking protocols, the OSI Model, and TCP/IP utilities; connect the computer to a local area network and to the Internet.

CPMT 2350 Industry Certification Preparation

Course Description: Overview of the objectives for industry specific certification exam(s).

End-of-Course Outcomes: Test for objectives in preparation for industry specific certification exam.

EECT 2439 Communication Circuits

Course Description: A study of communications systems with emphasis on amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and digital pulse modulation. Discussion of several types of modulators, demodulators, receivers, transmitters, and transceivers.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the operation of communications receivers and transmitters; measure and troubleshoot communications systems; and describe the use of microwave receivers used in down-links in communications and the geographical regional transponder relationships used to communicate by cell phone.

EEIR 1441 Electronic Product Servicing

Course Description: A study of consumer product maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures. Topics include interpreting schematic diagrams, use of maintenance guides, and the use of test equipment with limited instructor direction. Emphasis on safety practices.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Demonstrate the use of test equipment; demonstrate the ability to read schematic diagrams; demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance, test, and repair procedures with limited instructor direction; demonstrate adherence to accepted safety standards and practices.

EEIR 2433 Advanced Electronic Product Servicing

Course Description: A study of consumer product maintenance, diagnostic and repair procedures. Topics include analysis of schematic diagrams, use of maintenance guides, and the use of test equipment, with minimal instructor direction. Emphasis on safety practices.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Demonstrate the use of test equipment; demonstrate the ability to interpret schematic diagrams; demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance, test and repair procedures with minimal instructor direction; demonstrate adherence to accepted safety standards and practices.

ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controller I

Course Description: Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify and describe digital logic circuits and explain numbering systems; explain the operation of programmable logic controllers; convert ladder diagrams into programs; incorporate timers and counters utilizing programmable logic controllers; and execute and evaluate programs.

ENTC 1301 Robotics 1

Course Description: An introduction to Robots/Automation. Includes history, terminology, classification of robots, basic components, control systems, alternating current and hydraulic servomechanisms, programming, sensors, types of drive, end-of-arm tooling, end effectors, safety and design procedures.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Utilize a computer or a programmable logic controller (PLC) to program a robot to perform basic tasks; apply troubleshooting skills; and demonstrate effective teambuilding and communication skills.

ITCC 1401 Exploration - Network Fundamentals

Course Description: A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify and describe internet architecture, structure, functions, components, and models; describe the use of OSI and TCP layered models; identify and describe the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers; describe principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations; and build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, device configuration, and IP subnetting.

ITCC 1404 Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts

Course Description: This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Model and analyze routing processes.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router; describe the purpose and nature of routing tables; describe the purpose and procedure of configuring static routes; design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a given network; describe the basis features and concepts of link-state routing protocols; and configure and verify basic RIPv1, RIPv2, single area OSPF, and EIGRP operations in a small routed network.

ITCC 2408 Cisco Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless

Course Description: This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach; select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other devices and hosts; perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management; configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, VLAN Trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, VTP, and RSTP; verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig); identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network (SSID, BSS, ESS); and identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct point

ITCC 2410 Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN

Course Description: This course explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged applications and an introduction to quality of service (QoS).

End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network; implement basic switch security (port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.); configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router (CLI/SDM); describe today’s increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats; configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements (CLI/SDM); configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (SDM/CLI); configure NAT for given network requirements using (CLI/SDM); configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection; configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers; and describe VPN technology (importance, benefits, role, impact, components).

ITCC 2450 Building Scalable Internetworks

Course Description: Create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment (especially routers such as Cisco ISRs) according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model. Topics include how to configure EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols and how to manipulate and optimize routing updates between these routing protocols. Other topics include multicast routing, IPv6, and DHCp configuration.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Implement appropriate technologies to build a scalable routed network; build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies; improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for campus LANs, routed and switched WANs, and remote access networks; create and deploy a global intranet; troubleshoot an environment that uses Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services; and perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting of Ethernet, TCP/IP networks.

ITCC 2451Implementing Secure Converged Wide-area Networks

Course Description: Providing secure enterprise-class network service for teleworkers and branch sites. Students will learn how to secure and expand the reach of an enterprise network with focus on VPN configuration and securing network access. Topics include teleworker configuration and access, Frame-Mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSec VPN, Cisco EZVPN, strategies used to mitigate network attacks, Cisco device hardening and IOS firewall features.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Implement basic teleworker services; implement Frame-Mode MPLS; implement a site-to-site IPSec VPN; describe network security strategies; implement Cisco Device Hardening; implement Cisco IOS firewall; and describe and configure Cisco IOS IPS.

ITCC 2452 Building Multilayer Switched Networks

Course Description: Multilayer Switching teaches about the deployment of state-of-the-art campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate Cisco IOS services to build reliable, scalable multilayer-switched LANs.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the Campus Infrastructure module of the ECNM; define VLANs to segment network traffic and manage network utilization; explain the procedure for configuring both 802.1Q and ISL trunking between two switches so that VLANs that span the switches can connect; describe how VLAN configuration of switches in a single management domain can be automated with the Cisco proprietary VTP; implement high availability technologies and techniques using multilayer switches in a campus environment; understand Wireless LANs; describe and configure switch infrastructure to support voice; and describe and implement security features in a switched network.

ITCC 2453 Optimizing Converged Networks

Course Description: Optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless, and security applications.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe Cisco VoIP implementations; describe QoS considerations; describe DiffServ QoS implementations; implement Auto QoS; implement WLAN security and management; explain the Cisco hierarchical network model as it pertains to an end-to-end enterprise network; describe specific requirements for implementing a VOIP network; describe the need to implement QoS and the methods for implementing QoS on a converged network using Cisco’s routers and Catalyst Switches; explain the key IP QoS mechanisms used to implement the DiffServ QoS model; configure Auto QoS for Enterprise; and describe and configure wireless security and basic wireless management.