Ozarks Technical 
Community College

Note: Course only offered in the spring semester.  This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in NET-100 and targets the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows network operating systems.  Students will install and configure Windows network operating systems as domain controllers in a basic network security model.  At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to create user and group accounts, set up security policies, domain trust relationships and Active Directory Services (ADS) for network resource accessibility and administration.

Note: Course only offered in the spring semester.  This course targets the Linux operating system.  Students will install the Linux operating system and configure a basic Linux network including a server and workstation.  At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to configure user and group accounts and use network resources including applications and printing.

Note: Course only offered in the spring semester.  This course is an introduction to the function and configuration of Cisco routers.  The goal of this course is to provide the student with the necessary skills to deploy and maintain a network system featuring, but not limited to, switches, routers, firewalls, RAS, and VPNs.  Students will work with various routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP.  This course also discusses TCP/IP protocol and classful, classless and subnetting addressing for this protocol.  Network topology and design, PPP, Frame Relay, and VLANs will also be discussed and implemented.

This is an introductory course in research, composition, delivery, and evaluation of speeches for a variety of purposes and occasions. Students will develop skills in critical listening and analysis through small group and individual activities.

Note: Course only offered in the fall semester.  This course is the last in the sequence of courses from which students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for Cisco CCNA certification and entry-level networking careers.  The curriculum discusses networking concepts in depth and uses language that allows for integration with engineering concepts, providing a deep, theoretical understanding of networking concepts for experienced learners with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.  This course emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and the practical application of skills, with specific emphasis on LAN Switching, WAN, and Wireless technologies.

Note: Course only offered in the fall semester.  Information Technology Security is a hands-on course with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized security skills to advance their careers.  The curriculum helps prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities.  Course content is aligned with the Cisco IOS® Network Security (IINS) certification exam leading to the Cisco CCNA Security certification.

Note: Course only offered in the fall semester.  This course combines an extensive exploration of the theories behind the components common to all operating systems, with practical examination and lab activities with network-oriented applications such as database, and Web servers, systems for messaging and collaboration, and content/learning management.  Emphasis is stressed on the value of adequate research prior to deployment, and on maintenance once a given system is running.

Note: Course only offered in the spring semester.  This course introduces students to advanced use of the command line interface, and to script language programming for the purpose of facilitating and automating systems administration tasks.  Initial focus on the Windows CLI is followed by an in-depth exploration of Perl, culminating in basic competence in that language.  Skills gained here will be transferrable to other languages such as PHP, Python, and SQL as the student's career direction and interests develop.

This course entails a supervised work experience in the major field which provides the student with the opportunity to make practical application of the knowledge and skills attained. An individualized instructional management plan will determine goals to be accomplished. Seminars may also be required.