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ITNW 1192   Special Topics in Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2170.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)

ITNW 1274   Managing Web Site Development Projects (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WEBT 1281.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Semester I core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in Semester II core curricula, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
This course provides an introduction to the complexities of managing Web site development projects. Students will learn cost specification, budgeting, schedule construction, negotiation, team-building, time management and status reporting skills. Legal issues like intellectual property rights, contract agreements, ethics and confidentiality will be described. (2 Lec.)

ITNW 1280   Cooperative Education - Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7271.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)

ITNW 1291   Portfolio Development - Internet Publishing and E-Commerce Technologies (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WEBT 1283.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Semester I and II program curricula, and concurrent enrollment in third semester courses, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Advanced directed study with development of a media rich, Internet project for corporate or in-house client. Additional topics will include an overview of professional practices required of the work place like networking, presentation skills and job-seeking techniques. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 1292   Special Topics in Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (2)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.)

ITNW 1312   Fundamentals of Information Security (3) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1316   Netware Administration (3) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
An introduction to Netware administration. This course may be repeated when topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1321   Introduction to Networking (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1372.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to the fundamentals, basic concepts, and terminology of networks. Topics include the access and use of the Internet and networking hardware and software, including current developments in networking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 1333   Microsoft® Networking Essentials (3) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
nstruction in networking essential concepts including the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 1343   Network Technologies (Novell 565) (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1380.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1321 or instructor approval.
An introduction to networking technologies. Topics include basic computer networking terminology and concepts, contemporary network services, transmission media, protocols, the OSI reference model, networking hardware and software, routing, bridging, switching, IP addressing and subnetting. Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (3 Lec.)

ITNW 1353   Supporting Network Server Infrastructure (3) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Skills development in installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure. This course may be repeated when topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1380   Cooperative Education - Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7471.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

ITNW 1392   Special Topics in Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2372.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 1412   Fundamentals of Information Security (4) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1416   Netware Administration (4) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
An introduction to Netware administration. This course may be repeated when topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1420   NetWare 5 Administration (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2460.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1321 or instructor approval.
An introduction to NetWare 5 Administration. Topics include network components, user accounts and groups, network file systems, file system security, NDS security, NDPS printing, application management, and workstation management. Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1421   Introduction to Networking (4) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1372.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to the fundamentals, basic concepts, and terminology of networks. Topics include the access and use of the Internet and networking hardware and software, including current developments in networking. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1425   Fundamentals of Networking Technology (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2370.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1433   Microsoft® Networking Essentials (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2370.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in networking essential concepts including the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1437   Introduction to the Internet (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1376.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to the Internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer, and publish information. Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1446   Microsoft® Exchange Server - Concepts and Administration (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: None.
Skills development in the day-to-day management of an established Exchange Server Organization using Microsoft® Exchange Server. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1448   Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Basic networking and operating system essentials skills or instructor approval.
Skills development in the management of client/desktop operating systes. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1452   Internetworking Microsoft® TCP/IP on Microsoft® Windows NT 4.0 (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2465 and CISC 2373.
Prerequisite: None.
A course in the skill development for set up, configuration, use and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on Microsoft® Windows NT operating system version 4.0. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1453   Supporting Network Server Infrastructure (4) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Skills development in installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure. This course may be repeated when topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1454   Implementing and Supporting Servers (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2488.
Prerequisite: Basic networking and client operating system essentials skills or instructor approval.
A course in the development of skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Windows-based Servers in a networked computing environment. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1456   Implementing Microsoft® Internet Explorer (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: Basic networking and server operating system essentials skills or instructor approval.
An introduction to the architecture and features of Microsoft® Internet Explorer. Topics include set up , configuration, use, and deployment of Internet Explorer in a network environment. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 1480   Cooperative Education - Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (4) New course added May 31, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 7471.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval prior to enrollment.
Career-related activities, encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 30 Ext.)

ITNW 1492   Special Topics in Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2313   Networking Hardware (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, experience or instructor approval.
Maintain network hardware devices. Topics include network cables, servers, and workstations; network connectivity devices such as routers, hubs, bridges, gateways, repeaters, and uninterruptible power supplies; and other networking hardware devices. (3 Lec.)

ITNW 2317   Network Security (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WEBT 1276.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, encryption, and protection from viruses. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 2321   Networking with TCP/IP (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on networking operating systems. (3 Lec.)

ITNW 2330   Fundamentals of Internetworking (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2379.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1321 or instructor approval.
Advanced concepts of internetworking to include internetworking devices and protocols. Topics include the OSI Reference Model, distance vector and link state routing protocols, routers and bridges. Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 2335   Network Troubleshooting and Support (3) New course added May 31, 2002
This is a WECM course Number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Troubleshoot and support networks with emphasis on solving real world troubleshooting and research techniques, available resources, and network management hard/software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2342   Novell Directory Services (NDS) Design and Implementation for NetWare 5 (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2378.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2438 or instructor approval.
A course in designing and implementing Novell Directory Services (NDS). Topics include partitioning, replication, time synchronization, and strategies for directory tree structure and object placement. Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

ITNW 2346   Designing a Secure Network (3) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2355   Adminstering Microsoft® SQL Server (3) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Administering SQL Server is a skills development course in the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of SQL Servers client/server database management system version. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2357   Designing a Network Infrastructure (3) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Provides senior support professionals with the information and skills to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2401   Administering Servers (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2462 and CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: None.
Post-installation and day-to-day administration tasks of various operating system servers. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2413   Networking Hardware (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2488.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Maintain network hardware devices. Topics include network cables, servers, and workstations; network connectivity devices such as routers, hubs, bridges, gateways, repeaters, and uninterruptible power supplies; and other networking hardware devices. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2415   Wide Area Networks (4) New course added May 31, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Introduce technologies and protocols used to move data, voice, and video across long distances. Basic concepts of how information is transported over a wide area network (WAN) from the physical layer to the applications layer are also introduced. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2417   Network Security (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, encryption, and protection from viruses. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2421   Networking with TCP/IP (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on networking operating systems. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2431   Novell Service and Support (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2497.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2342 and ITNW 2438 or instructor approval.
Instruction in the techniques used to troubleshoot and support networks with emphasis on solving real world problems in a hands-on environment. Topics include troubleshooting and research techniques, available resources, and network management hardware/software. Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2435   Network Troubleshooting and Support (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2485.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Troubleshoot and support networks with emphasis on solving real world problems in a hands-on environment. Topics include troubleshooting and research techniques, available resources, and network management hard/software. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2438   NetWare 5 Advanced Administration (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2461.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1321 or ITNW 1343 and ITNW 1420 or instructor approval.
Skill development in the configuration and administration of a NetWare 5 network. Topics include upgrading to NetWare 5, upgrading to queue-based printing to Novell Distributed Print Services, optimizing the NetWare server, installing and configuring a FastTrack web server and FTP server on a NetWare server, configuring a NetWare 5 server and workstations for Domain Name Service (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2441   NetWare: Integrating Windows NT (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2466.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1420 and ITNW 2438 or instructor approval.
Skill development in integrating Windows NT and NetWare. Topics include administering and managing NT workstations, NT servers, and network-based applications in a mixed NetWare and Windows NT environment. Licensing/Certification Agency: Novell Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2446   Designing a Secure Network (4) New course added after June 1, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2449   Securing Intranets with Border Manager (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Instruction in the implementation of BorderManager including installation, administration, maintenance, and implementation of access control and troubleshooting components. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2451   Microsoft® Windows NT Core Technologies (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2463 and CISC 2471.
Prerequisite: None.
Foundation course for supporting a network operating system. Skill development in installing, configuring, customizing, optimizing, networking, integrating, and troubleshooting a network operating system. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2452   Administering Microsoft® SQL Server 7.0 (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: None.
Administering Microsoft® SQL Server 7.0 is a skills development course in the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Microsoft® SQL ServerTM client/server database management system version 7.0. Licensing/Certification Agency: Microsoft® Corporation. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2453   Supporting Proxy Services (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: ITMC 1442 or instructor approval.
An introduction to Network Proxy Services including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Basic architecture, controlling Internet access, administration, configuring the cache, and methods of improving performance. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2454   Internet/Intranet Server (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and managing an Internet server. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2455   Administering Microsoft® SQL Server (4) New course added after June 1, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Administering SQL Server is a skills development course in the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of SQL Servers client/server database management system version. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2456   Designing Network Directory Infrastructure Servers (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2464 and CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Design, implement, and support network operating system, server directory infrastructure. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2457   Designing a Network Infrastructure (4) New course added April 29, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Provides senior support professionals with the information and skills to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2458   Designing and Implementing Mail Servers (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
An in-depth study of electronic messaging using mail servers. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2459   Web Server Support and Maintenance (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 2484.
Prerequisite: Prior networking course, networking experience or instructor approval.
Instruction in the installation, configuration, and implementation of Internet Web servers. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2476   Operating Systems Security (4) New course added April 30, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2417 (Network Security).
This course deals with the general needs for securing a single computer, or a series of computers, in a network. The primary focus of the course is protecting the operating system, access to the operating system, and the data on that operating system or systems. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2477   Security Assessments and Auditing (4) New course added April 30, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2446 (Designing a Secure Network).
This course covers the procedures, concerns, policies, and practices of security assessment and auditing. The primary focus of the course is three-fold: (1) assessing the security needs in various environments; (2) auditing the current level of security in the environment under study; and (3) recommending a methodology to bring the environment into compliance with the recommended security procedures and policies. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ITNW 2478   Incident Response and Handling (4) New course added April 30, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: ITNW 2477 (Security Assessments and Auditing).
This course deals with the processes, procedures, precedents, and operations necessary to determine when a security breech has occurred; stabilize and preserve the records and data about the incident for later reporting; prepare and present the incident information to the appropriate agencies; and recover the data and systems following the incident. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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