Information Technology Networking

ITN 106 (3-4 CR)
Microcomputer Operating Systems

Teaches use of operating system utilities and multiple-level directory structures, creation of batch files, and configuration of microcomputer environments. May include a study of graphical user interfaces. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 107 (3-4 CR)
Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting

Includes specially designed instruction to give students a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Cross-listed as ETR 164. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 115 (3-4 CR)
Windows 2003 Server

BRCC Prerequisite ITN 208

Teaches students how to manage and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week. New course.

ITN 151 (3-4 Credits)
Introductory Routing and Switching–Cisco

Encompasses instruction in the advantages of LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches. Includes Spanning Tree Protocol and Virtual LANs as well as multiprotocol support and traffic filtering. Includes network design issues and differences between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC and PPP. Cross-listed as ETR 225. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 208 (3-4 CR)
Protocols and Communications

Centers on providing an understanding of the TCP/IP suite and the details of its implementation. The details of implementation are treated by discussing IP addressing, the structure of frames and protocol headers that enable communication between two computers. Discusses IP routing, tunneling, SNMP, and security. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week. Formerly IST 202.

ITN 260 (3-4 CR)
Network Security Basics

Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Course content includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers. Course content also includes risk management, network security policy, and security training. Course content includes the security keys, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and audit ability. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 261 (3-4 CR)
Network Attacks, Computer Crime, and Hacking

Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Course content explores network security concepts from the viewpoint of hackers and their attack methodologies. Course content also includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), malicious code, computer crime, and industrial espionage. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 267 (3-4 CR)
Cyberlaw

Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Course content explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crime and privacy. Course content also includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, course presentation and computer privacy in the digital age. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 270 (3-4 CR)
Advanced Linux Network Administration

Focuses instruction on the configuration and administration of the Linux operating system as a network server. Course content emphasizes the configuration of common network services such as routing, http, DNS, DHCP, ftp, telnet, SMB, NFS, and NIS. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week. Formerly IST 205.