Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to IT 10107107 This course provides an overview of Information Technology by comparing and contrasting the various fields within the broader IT industry . Students will be exposed to hardware , software , networking , programming , and analyst roles to understand how each plays an integral role in IT . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Network Essentials 10150177 This course will provide the learner the opportunity to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of client OS installation , configuration , administration , including troubleshooting , network connectivity , standard system maintenance procedures , command line introduction , and basic PowerShell scripting . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Cisco Intro 10150200 Introduces the architectures , models , protocols , and networking elements that connect users , devices , applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals . By the end of the course , students can build simple local area networks ( LANs ) that integrate IP addressing schemes , foundational network security , and perform basic configurations for routers and switches . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Math & Logic 10804133 Students will apply problem solving techniques from discrete mathematics . Topics include symbolic logic , sets , algebra and base number systems ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 ). Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Cisco Intermediate 10150201 Switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks ( WLANs ) and security concepts . Students learn key switching and routing concepts . They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting , identify , and mitigate LAN security threats , and configure and secure a basic WLAN . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-150-200 , Cisco Intro ; 10-150-177 , Network Essentials ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Cisco Advanced 10150202 Describes the architectures and considerations related to designing , securing , operating , and troubleshooting enterprise networks . This course covers wide area network ( WAN ) technologies and quality of service ( QoS ) mechanisms used for secure remote access . ENSA also introduces software-defined networking , virtualization , and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks . Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks , and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats . They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of softwaredefined networking , including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces ( APIs ) enable network automation . ( Prerequisite : 10-150-201 , Cisco Intermediate ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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