Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
Performance Seminar/Musicians 1
> MUS-298
Provides the opportunity to develop and
improve performing techniques required of all
musicians. Emphasizes student performances,
development of repertoire and discussion of
performance style. Required of all music
majors and open to all students enrolled in
applied lessons. May be taken four times for
credit.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Coreq: Any applied music
lesson MUA-300 through MUA-319
Honors Project 1
> MUS-924
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a
special concentration of study under the
guidance of a faculty member. Requires
completion of an honors project contract. May
be taken more than once.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor
and dean
Independent Study 1–2
> MUS-928
Allows the student to pursue a special
concentration of music study under the
guidance of a faculty member. Requires an
independent study contract.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising faculty
member and dean
NET
COMPUTER NETWORKING
Computer Hardware Basics 3
> NET-122
Introduces the operation of a modern personal
computer from a hardware point of view.
Students learn about the basic components of
a computer and develop troubleshooting skills
for advanced courses. Some of the areas
covered include system boards, storage drives,
memory and power supplies. In addition, some
software topics, such as operating systems, are
presented. Low-level laboratory exercises
enhance and reinforce understanding of the
material covered.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
104
Advanced PC Concepts 3
> NET-137
Follows and builds on the prerequisite,
Computer Hardware Basics. The first half of the
course is spent reviewing, but also going into
more depth on the topics covered in the
beginning hardware course. The second half of
the course deals primarily with software
considerations (such as BIOS, drivers and
operating systems) necessary to understanding
how modern PCs work. Throughout the course,
tie-in to A+ certification topics is done for the
benefit of those who plan to take the Comp-TIA
exam.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-122
Networking Basics 3
> NET-154
Introduces the foundations of networking,
including concepts, terminology and practical
experience, to explore entry-level career
opportunities in IT and networking. Provides a
hands-on approach to learn and use networking
tools as they apply to home and small
businesses.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
LAN Administration 3
> NET-174
Focuses on the hardware and software
requirements of a client-server network, the
installation process, workstation configuration
and configuration of the user environment
using a current network operating system.
Includes workstation and server configuration,
network printing setup, creation and
management of network user accounts,
security, scripting, directory structures, and file
server management and monitoring.
Introduces network administrator duties, such
as network configuration and system support.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-212
Wide Area Network (WAN) Basics 2
> NET-184
Introduces the student to concepts used to
connect multiple local area networks to form a
wide area network. Topics include routing,
hardware used to connect network segments,
leased telephone lines, dial-up telephone lines
and other transmission media.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-222
Critical Problem Solving 1
> NET-190
Assigns everyday opportunities to the student
to research, hypothesize several solutions and
use one of the solutions to solve the problem
effectively and efficiently.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Network Cabling 3
> NET-192
Introduces students to the advanced concepts
of network infrastructure. Students learn what
types of media are used and the concepts
about the manufacture and installation of that
media. Additionally, students work with copper
media in installation, trim-out and finishing.
Other topics include infrastructure standards,
request for proposals and basic electrical
theory.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-232
Cisco Networking 3
> NET-212
Provides the student with a basic understanding
of networking. Topics include OSI model and
industry standards, network topologies, IP
addressing with subnet mask, networking
components and basic network design. This
course is the prerequisite to Cisco NetWare
Routing, Cisco Router Basics and Cisco
Telecommunications.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Cisco Routers 3
> NET-222
Introduces students to the Cisco family of
routers, setup, configuration and management
of using routers in a network environment.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-212
Cisco Switches 3
> NET-232
Introduces the concepts and terminology,
through a comprehensive, theoretical and
practical approach, to network and protocol
design for implementation of converged
switched networks. Includes hierarchical
network design, device selection, basic switch
configuration, implementing virtual LANs with
VLAN Trunking Protocol, and Inter-VLAN
routing within a small-to-medium converged
network.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-222
Windows Networking 3
> NET-321
Allows students to design and build LANs with
various versions of Microsoft Windows
workstation software. Students learn software
and hardware requirements, operating system
installation, operation and maintenance, and
networking techniques.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: NET-154 or
NET-212
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