IT 101
Fundamental PC Technologies (Prerequisite:
None)
Fundamental Personal
Computer Technologies is the first in a series of courses that make up the AVTEC
Information Technology program curriculum. The purpose of this course
is to give the student an introduction to personal computer theory,
configuration and repair. This course provides the foundation for the
advanced courses that follow by helping the student develop the fundamental
knowledge, skills and customer relation skills required of a PC/LAN Support
Technician. Knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating
systems, covering skills such as installing, building, upgrading, repairing,
configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive
maintenance, with additional elements of soft skills and security are
covered. This course
presents much of the typical information covered on the CompTIA A+
Essentials Certification Test module.
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IT 103
Advanced PC Support (Prerequisite:
IT 101)
Advanced PC Support is designed to prepare computer support technicians with the ability to perform tasks such as installation, building, repairing, configuration, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance on an advanced level in the context of the field service or enterprise environment employing the customer relation skills required of a PC/LAN Support Technician. This course presents the typical information covered on the CompTIA A+ 602 Technician Certification Examination.
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IT 105 Windows
System Configuration (Prerequisite: IT
103)
Windows System Configuration provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Operating Systems on networked desktops. It will focus on four main areas: installing, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will have installed and configured Windows operating system desktops that are secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. This is the first course in the Windows curriculum and will serve as the entry point for other Windows Technology Specialist courses offered in the second semester.
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IT 107 Network Fundamentals
(Prerequisite:
IT 103)
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Labs use a “model Internet” to allow students to analyze real data. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices such as routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes.
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IT 110
PC Service & Support Lab
(Prerequisite: IT 103)
PC Service & Support Lab is the capstone course in the PC Support segment of the PC/LAN Support program curriculum. The purpose of this course is to give the student thirty hours of technical support time to apply the skills learned in previous IT courses in actual service and support situations. Students perform work specified in work orders to configure, maintain, and repair personal computers. Customer relation skills will be demonstrated in this course as the student responds to requests for hardware and operating support from computer users.
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IT 202
Routing Protocols and Concepts (Prerequisite:
IT 107)
CCNA 2: Routers and Routing Basics is the second of four CCNA courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. The focus of this course is upon the architecture, components, operation of routers, and the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Students will be able to recognize and correct common routing issues and problems.
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IT 203
LAN
Switching and Wireless (Pre-requisite:
IT
202)
CCNA3: Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing is the third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. They learn how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. They learn the different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network, and they develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small to medium network.
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IT 204
Assessing the WAN
(Prerequisite: IT
203)
CCNA 4: WAN Technologies is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Students learn the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in Enterprise Networks. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control and addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect, troubleshoot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues. In addition, the student will prepare for taking the CCNA Exam.
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IT 205
Windows Directory Services
(Prerequisite: IT 204)
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.
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IT 206
Windows Network Services
(Prerequisite: IT
205)
This course introduces students to network and applications infrastructure concepts and configurations provided by Window Server 2008. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance.
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IT 210
Industry Externship (Prerequisite:
IT 205)
During the Industry Externship the student will work in an IT position with a cooperating employer. Learning objectives are established which provide an opportunity for the student to apply the skills learned in previous courses. This course may also be completed by the student completing an approved capstone project.
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CON Communication
(Prerequisite: None)
Workplace communications training helps students improve skills and build
self-confidence. Student’s class hours are spent learning methods of
communicating effectively in various situations such as in a team, with
supervisors or with difficult coworkers.
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CON Job
Search and Interview Skills
(Prerequisite: None)
Job Search Class is
designed to help students refine career goals, find job openings, complete
job applications and develop resumes. Techniques in using the
telephone to get employment information, and how to set up interviews are
also covered. Interview Training provides students with videotaped practice
interviews, and concludes with a simulated interview conducted by employers
in the community who volunteer their time to support AVTEC in developing a
well-trained work force.
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