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Descriptions of the courses offered by the College are listed below. "Credit Hours" is the first number after the course title and refers to the number of hours of credit per semester.

"Contact Hours" is the second number in parenthesis after the course title and refers to the actual number of hours spent in classrooms, laboratories, field work, internships, etc.

Where special course fees are required in addition to tuition, they are noted at the end of the individual course description. These fees are subject to change without prior notice.

CIS 120— Cisco CCNA Exploration-Network Fundamentals (3,4)
Prerequisite: MIS 101 or equivalent
The course is designed to introduce the various communication equipment used in building an effective Internet infrastructure. The course will provide product-specific installation and configuration. Equipment used in this class will include bridges, routers, gateways, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) modems, Digital and Channel Service Units (DSU/CSUs), and ISDN Pipelines devices. This course prepares the student for the first Cisco certification test. Fee. F, Sp.

CIS 125— Cisco CCNA Exploration - Routing Protocols & Concepts (3,4)
Prerequisite: CIS 120
The course will provide a hands-on learning experience in support, optimizing, managing, and troubleshooting and organization’s Web-site. Students will be introduced to advanced Web-site design and integration. Multiple Web-servers using different operating systems will be used. Students will learn to integrate various Web applications across multiple servers into a single point of access. This course prepares the student for the second Cisco certification test. Lab Fee. Sp

CIS 130—Cisco Voice, Data, Fiber Optics and Cabling (3,4)
The Cisco Voice, Data, Fiber Optics and Entertainment Cabling class is designed to give students hands-on experience for the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling. The course will focus on industry standards for types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks and signal transmission. Students will develop skills in pulling cable, mounting and wire managment, identifying wiring closets, patch panel installation and termination, installation of jacks and testing cables. Fee.

CIS 132— Cisco IT Essentials I (A+) (4,6)
Prerequisite: MIS 101 or equivalent
This course is designed to provide a in-depth knowledge of configuring, installing, diagnosing, repairing, upgrading, and maintaining microcomputers and their peripheral. Customer relations skills will be presented to assure successful entry into computer service technician positions. The course is designed to prepare students to take the A+ certification exam.

CIS 180— Cisco IT Essentials II (Net+) (3,4)
Prerequisite: MIS 110 or equivalent
A study of the fundamentals of Data Communication and the part networks play in today’s business environment. A foundation for networking is established using the OSI layered model. Both Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LAN) are studied. COMPTIA’s Net+ vendor independent certification program is used as an outline for the course. Fee. F, Sp

CIS 220— Cisco CCNA Exploration - LANS Switching & Wireless (3,4)
Prerequisite: CIS 125
The course is designed to provide a hands-on experience in implementing and configuring complex Cisco multi-protocol routers and switches. The class will include an introduction to switched Ethernet networks, Virtual LAN technology, spanning-tree protocols and configuration of Cisco switching devices. The class will also include advanced router concepts including access list management, IPX and IP filtering, traffic management, and IGRP implementation. Students will demonstrate the use of the Cisco IOS to configure network switching and routing devices. This course prepares the student for the third Cisco certification test. Fee. F, Sp

CIS 225— Cisco CCNA Exploration - Access the WAN (3,4)
Prerequisite: CIS 220
This course is a project in WAN design. The class will include an overview of WAN technologies and WAN configurations on a Cisco router. The second part of the class involves the design, implementation, configuration, and demonstration of a fully functional enterprise Intranet including HTTP, FTP, NNTP and e-mail services. This course prepares the student for the Cisco certification test. Fee. F

CIS 227— Cisco Wireless
Prerequisites CIS 120, CIS 125 or equivalent
Introduction to the design, implementation and maintenance of wireless networks. Topics include 802.11 standards, wireless radio technology, wireless topologies, access points, bridges, wireless security, site surveys, troubleshooting and antenna systems. This course helps students achieve the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist (WLANFE) designation and CWNA certification. This course has extensive laboratory components.

CIS 296— Topics in Computer Technology (Variable, 1-12)
This course addresses the rapid changes in Computer Technology field by presenting leading edge subjects. The subject matter or topics will vary depending on changes in the industry.

CIS 299— Special Topics in Computer Information Systems (Arranged)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
A third or fourth semester course to meet the needs of advanced students. This course addresses the rapid change in computer technology by presenting leadingedge concepts. Topics will be determined and/or approved by the instructor. Fee variable. On demand.

For more information, contact Dennis Spivey at (708) 597-2000 ext. 5739.