ASCS 100 – Technician Essentials 1 (3)
This course provides students with an in-depth look a personal computer hardware, essential networking concepts, and troubleshooting techniques; and introduces students to basic features of virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile devices. Topics include identification and installation of internal components, disk configuration, cables and connectors, peripherals, network devices, and networking protocols. Students will gain hands-on experience in upgrading and troubleshooting desktops, laptops, and hand-held devices. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 examination. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 105 – Technician Essentials 2 (3)
This course introduces students to essential concepts in the areas of operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and the operational procedures and interpersonal skills necessary for a successful entry-level computer service technician position. Topics include operating system types, requirements, installation, and configuration; basic workstation and network security practices, including threat remediation; and best practices related to troubleshooting, documentation, customer support, and compliance. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to install and secure a variety of operating systems, using available system tools to configure and troubleshoot the process. This course helps preprare students for the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 examination. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 110 – Network Design & Implementation (3)
This course provides students with an in-depth look at computer networking concepts and introduces essentials in the areas of network infrastructure, operations, and security. Topics include ports and protocols, the OSI model, IP addressing, wireless technologies, cabling types and installation, planning and documentation, and wired and wireless security. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 120 – Network Routing & Switching (3)
This course provides students with an in-depth and hands-on treatment of network troubleshooting concepts and tools. Topics include identifying appropriate tools for different scenarios, troubleshooting wired and wireless connectivity and performance problems, and troubleshooting common network services. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. Prerequisite ASCS 110. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 211 – Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
This course introduces students to computer programming and scripting using current pgoramming languages. Topics include working with variables, functions, logic, and object-oriented concepts. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 220 – Network Security (3)
This course will provide hands-on, practical techniques for implementing security in today’s environment. Students will consider communication security issues associated with remote access, email, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. The course includes cryptography basics and operational/organizational security considerations related to physical security and disaster recovery. Students will be introduced to common network attacks and computer forensics. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. Prerequisite: ASCS 120. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 230 – Windows Server 1 (3)
This course will introduce the various tools for installing, administering, configuring, and supporting Windows Server operating systems. Topics include planning a server deployment, installation of server roles, File and Print services, remote management, Hyper-V, DHCP and DNS services, Active Directory, Group Policy, and monitoring server performance. Prerequisite: ASCS 120. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 235 – Windows Server 2 (3)
This course focuses on configuring and managing advanced Windows services and applications. Topics include Distributed File System (DFS), IIS, FSRM, VPN and routing, backup and restore, AD CS, and AD FS. This course helps prepare students for the Windows Server Administration Fundamentals exam. Prerequisite: ASCS 230. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 240 – Linux Administration (3)
This course introduces students to essential concepts in the areas of Linux operating system configuration, operation, and maintenance; security; troubleshooting; and automation. Topics include boot and storage configuration; software installation; user, file, and service management; file contexts and permissions; logging; process management; and basic shell scripting. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ Certification exam. Prerequisite: ASCS 120. Lab fee. (3 credit hours)
ASCS 290 – Computer Internship (3)
This course provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. This instructor works with each student to select an appropriate work setting, establish learning objectives, and coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor. (3 credit hours)