Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

218 2018-2019 Catalog Information Systems 61 COMPUTER BUILDING AND CONFIGURATION (FORMERLY IS 5) 1.5 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 or 132, and Mathematics 201. This course covers the proper procedures for building a personal computer. Students will learn how to select, assemble, and install the necessary components to build a personal computer. The course will include a lecture and hands-on activities such as: installing operating systems and application software, and using appropriate diagnostic software to solve hardware or software problems. (A, CSU) 62 COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 2.5 units, 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 & 126, or English 128 & 130, or English 132, and Mathematics 201. This course provides an introduction to troubleshooting and maintenance techniques for personal and laptop computers. The course provides Information Systems student with applicable hands-on activities such as adding and installing RAM, replacing motherboards, and replacing power supplies, as well as using specialized test equipment to assist in troubleshooting. (A, CSU) 63 COMPUTER NETWORKING I 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours PREREQUISITE: Information Systems 15. ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 or 132 and Mathematics 201. This course provides an introduction to computer networking by providing hands on networking learning tasks such as: making and testing network cabling; troubleshooting networking hardware; as well as working with common network protocols. In this course, students will learn network topology, network types (wired and wireless), and basic principles of network security as well as network hardware and software installation and configuration. This course will prepare students to be competitive candidates in obtaining their CompTIA Network+ Certification. (A, CSU) 64 COMPUTER NETWORKING II 3 units, 2.5 lecture hours, 2 lab hours PREREQUISITE: Information Systems 63. ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 or 132, and Mathematics 201. This course covers advanced concepts in networking software and hardware. Installation of WAN hardware components and software will be examined. Installation of communications/internet software, proxy servers, transaction servers, domain name servers, and mail servers will be examined in a virtual environment. Design and implementation techniques for large organizations are also covered. (A, CSU) 70 INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours PREREQUISI T ES : Information Systems 15. ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 or 132, Mathematics 201, and Information Systems 63. This course introduces the fundamental principles, topics, and skills required to pursue a career in IT Cyber Security, and IT Security and Risk Management, at an enterprise organizational level. It addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, policies, and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management best practices, and preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exams. (A, CSU) 71 CYBER SECURITY: ETHICAL HACKING 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Information Systems 15, 60, and 63. ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 or 132, and Mathematics 201. This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a computer network. Students will be introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network within the context of learning how to properly secure a network against such attacks. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with the emphasis on the use of specialized tools and techniques to develop appropriate defenses and countermeasures. Students will receive course content information through a variety of methods. Lecture and demonstration of hacking tools will be used in addition to a hands on penetration testing into networks in a virtual environment. (A, CSU)