Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2011-2012

INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS
(TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL
DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
ISATI-101 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING 5   An introductory course encompassing basic
      networking terminology, topologies, transmission
      media, communication protocols and network
      devices.
ISATI-103 INTRO TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 5   Study towards an A+ certification.  The learner
      will study the fundamentals of stand-alone
      computer systems and applications in the
      information systems field, install, configure and
      maintain Windows 9.x, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
      Pro. Current multimedia technologies will be
      applied to specified settings. Network based
      communications will be investigated.  Disaster
      recovery techniques will be applied to specified
      situations.  The course will provide basic
      competence in supporting microcomputers.
      Effective communications techniques will be used
      in all job-related situations.
ISATI-104 FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROCOMPUTERS 5   Continued study towards an A+ certification.  The
      learner will continue their study in the
      information systems field, install, configure and
      maintain Windows 9.x, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
      Pro. Current multimedia technologies will be
      applied to specified settings.  Network based
      communications will be investigated.  Disaster
      recovery techniques will be applied to specified
      situations.  The course will provide basic
      competence in supporting microcomputers.
      Effective communications techniques will be used
      in all job-related situations.

 

ISATI-107 INTRO TO C++ PROGRAMMING WITH UML 5   As the Information Systems Analysis discipline has
      evolved over the past several years, high-level
      language programming has become a required skill.
      This course in programming prepares the student to
      gain a functional use of the techniques required
      for generating 'C' and 'C++' code. The use of
      functions, arrays, pointers, structs, classes,
      abstract data types, recursion, and UML is
      emphasized.  This course includes a consideration
      of basic programming techniques including use of
      functions, operators, expressions, statements,
      program flow control, arithmetic operators, data
      input and output operations, arrays, pointers, and
      strings. UML is introduced. Students will be
      required to write C++ programs which emphasize the various programming techniques introduced.
     
 
ISATI-121 COMPTIA SECURITY + 5   This course is primarily targeted at individuals
      with limited exposure to security concepts.  It
      encompasses the basic body of information and
      skills which are required to understand the
      technologies which can be implemented to improve
      basic security.  It is not the intention of the
      course to delve deeply into the various technical
      standards which impact network and operating
      systems security.
ISATI-202 NOVELL/LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 5   Provide the student with the skills and knowledge
      to effectively install, configure, administer, and
      use Local Area Network hardware and software.
      Novell 6.0 and Red Hat LINUX will be used as the
      network operating systems. Ethernet topologies
      will form the hardware environment that supports
      the LAN offerings.  A systems approach will be
      followed in the installation, support and
      operation of the systems and their related
      applications.
 
ISATI-203 WINDOWS VISTA 5  

This course presents an overview of the Windows Vista operating system with integrated support for workgroup and peer-to-peer networks, as well as functioning as a client in a Windows Server domain. Students will be required to install Vista and configure various features of the operating system including the desktop, users and groups, security, printing, storage, network connectivity, Internet Explorer, application support, optimization, and troubleshooting. Network interoperability will be an integral part of the course.

 

ISATI-204 CCNA 1:NETWORKING BASICS 4   This course requires full systems analysis of
      Local Area Networks in various hardware
      configuration, topologies, protocols, and
      operating systems environments.  Installation,
      maintenance, and operation of all hardware and
      software presented is an integral part of this
      course. Integration of the various hardware and
      software components into operational systems will
      be required.  Students will troubleshoot and
      repair operational systems with hardware/software
      faults and/or configuration problems.  Data
      communications using TCP/IP protocol will be
      covered and the student will be required to
      display a working proficiency of these
      communication schemes. Operating systems
      supporting network protocols will be presented.
 
ISATI-205 CCNA 2:ROUTER BASICS 4   This course requires full systems analysis of Wide
      Area Networks in various hardware configuration,
      topologies, protocols, and operating systems
      environments. Installation, maintenance, and
      operation of all hardware and software presented
      is an integral part of this course.  Students will
      troubleshoot and repair operational systems with
      hardware/software faults and/or configuration
      problems. Data communications using TCP/IP
      protocol will be covered and the student will be
      required to display a working proficiency of these
      communication schemes. Operating systems
      supporting network protocols including XP
      Professional will be presented.
ISATI-207 CCNA 3: SWITCHING BASICS AND 4   This course provides the learner with the
INTERMEDIATE ROUTING     knowledge and skills to design, configure,
      maintain, and scale a switched network.  This
      course focuses on using Cisco switches connected
      in LANs and WANs typically found at
      medium-to-large network sites.  A broad range of
      technical details on topics related to switching,
      including classless routing, single area OSPF,
      EIGRP, switching concepts and LAN design,
      switching configurations, Spanning Tree protpcol,
      VLAN's and VTP.  Upon completion of this course,
      the student will be able to select and implement
      the appropriate IOS services required to build
      scalable, routed and switched networks.
 
ISATI-208 CCNA 4:WAN TECHNOLOGIES 4   Provides a continued application of the concepts
      and skills acquired in ISATI-207.  Applied
      exercises lead the student through the
      implementation process which is required to
      establish and maintain a scalable routed network.
      In addition, the course presents applications of
      scaled IP addresses, WAN technologies,
      point-to-point protocol, ISDN and DDR, Frame Relay
      and network administration.
 
ISATI-209 WINDOWS 2003 SERVER 5   This course presents an overview of the Windows
      multipurpose operating system with integrated
      support for client/server, and peer-to-peer
      networks.  It incorporates technologies that
      reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) and
      provides for scalability from a small network to a
      large enterprise network.  Students will be
      required to install, upgrade, and troubleshoot
      Windows Server 2003 operating system.  In
      addition, use of Windows Control Panel, Management
      Console & Task Scheduler, use of the Registry,
      disk management and network protocols will be
      emphasized.  Active Directory Services in
      professional environments will be presented.
      Management of users, printers, local security, and
      remote access will be required.  Network
      interoperability will be an integral part of this
      course.
ISATI-223 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION 4   This course is designed to allow the student to
      take a structured approach to the examination
      preparation process which will be required to
      successfully pass industry standardized
      examinations.
 
ISATI-224 WINDOWS SERVER 2008  

This course presents an overview of the Windows Server operating system corporates technologies that reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) and provides for scalability from a small network to a large enterprise network. Students will be required to install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 operating system. In addition, management of hardware devices, user accounts, group accounts, file access, disk and data storage, printers, group policy, as well as server administration, server performance, implementing backups, Web administration and security will be required. Active Directory will be emphasized. Pre-requisite: ISATI 203.

 

ISATI-290 DIRECTED STUDY 1 10 Required study in area agreed upon by student and
      instructor.  Topics might include specialized
      devices, new product experiments, or advanced
      troubleshooting.
 
ISATI-292 DIRECTED SPECIAL PROJECTS 1 10 Opportunity to learn advanced skills for students
      who are progressing at a faster than normal pace.
ISATI-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN INFORMATION 1 10 Work experience in business related to student
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS     career goals.  Student is a paid part-time
      employee working under the supervision of employer
      and program coordinator.
ISATI-302 MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER 2003 4   Provides information about and experience working
      with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.  The goal is
      to provide a prospective networking professional
      with coverage of the various tasks with which an
      Exchange server administrator must be intimately
      familiar.  Students will gain both the knowledge
      and skills they need to prepare for the Microsoft
      Certification examination 70-284, Implementing and
      Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.
ISATI-303 PLANNING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2003 4   Provides in-depth coverage of planning,
  ACTIVE DIRECTORY INFRASTRUCTURE     implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting
      Microsoft's enterprise-level directory service
      Active Directory.  The material in this course
      serves to prepare the student for the Microsoft
      examination 70-294, Planning, Implementing and
      Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active
      Directory Infrastructure.
ISATI-304 IMPLEMENTING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS 4   Provides an introduction to the major areas of
  2003 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE     network service configuration on Windows Server
      2003.  The material in this course serves to
      prepare the student for the Microsoft examination
      70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a
      Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
      Infrastructure.
ISATI-305 DESIGNING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2003 4   Provides an in-depth study of configuring,
  ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND INFRASTRUCTURE     administering and troubleshooting the services
      available within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
      network infrastructure.  The material in this
      course serves to prepare the student for the
      Microsoft examination 70-297, Designing a
      Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and
      Network Infrastructure.
ISATI-307 PLANNING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2003 4   Provides in-depth study of configuring,
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE     administering, and troubleshooting the services
      available within a Microsoft Windows network
      infrastructure.  Students will gain both the
      knowledge and skills they need to prepare for the
      Microsoft Certification examination 70-293,
      Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
      Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.
ISATI-310 FUNDEMENTALS OF CISCO WIRELESS LANS 4   The learner will demonstrate required knowledge of
      wireless technologies and the implementation of
      these technologies in wireless networks.  Emphasis
      is placed on the areas of design, planning,
      implementation, operation, and troubleshooting.
      The course expands knowledge of and provides
      practical experience with wireless networks.  This
      course prepares the student for the Wireless LAN
      Association certification exam CWNA (Certified
      Wireless Network Administrator).
ISATI-312 CCNP 1:BUILDING SCALABLE CISCO 4   Designed to enhance the learner's prospects of
INTERNETWORKS     successfully completing the CCNP certification
      process.  In addition, this course provides
      preparation for the exam Building Scalable Cisco
      Internetworks BSCI, Prometric #642-801.
ISATI-314 CCNP 3:BUILDING CISCO MULTILAYER 4   A preparatory course which leads the learner
SWITCHED NETWORKS     through the Prometric test taking process.
      Designed to enhance the learner's prospects of
      successfully completing exam BCMSN 642-811
      Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks.
 
ISATI-321 COMPTIA SECURITY + 5   This course is primarily for individuals with
      limited exposure to security concepts.  It
      encompasses the basic body of information and
      skills which are required to understand the
      technologies which can be implemented to improve
      basic security.  It is not the intention of the
      course to delve deeply into the various technical
      standards which impact network and operating
      systems security.
ISATI-322 WIN SRV 2008 NTWK INFRASTRUCTURE CONFIG  

This course provides the student with the critical skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration examination (70-642). Windows Server 2008 is a multipurpose operating system with integrated support for client/server networks. It incorporates technologies that reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) and provides for scalability from a small network to large enterprise networks. Students will be required to design, install, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 in a network environment. This includes configuring IP addresses and service, DNS, network access, file and print services, as well as monitoring and managing a network infrastructure. Pre-requisite: ISATI 224.

 

ISATI-323 WINDOWS SERVER 2008 ACTIVE DIR CONFIG  

This course equips students with the critical skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration examination (70-646). Windows Server 2008 is a multipurpose operating system with integrated support for client/server networks. It incorporates technologies that reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) and provides for scalability from a small network to a large enterprise network. Students will be required to design, install and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. Additionally, the student will learn about the various methods used to implement the tools and features of Windows Server 2008 based upon business and technical requirements.

 

ISATI-324 CCNP 4: OPTIMIZING CONV. CISCO NETWORKS  

The new Cisco Intelligent Information Network (IIN) model and the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA) as architectural framworks for converged networks will be introduced. The student be required to review Voice over IP (VoIP) network essentials and focus on the VoIP-related challenges in such networks. To ensure quality in a converged network, the student will deal with concepts and implementation methods for Quality of Service (QoS). In addition, the evolution of wireless security standards and the elements of the Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) will be studied. Case studies and activities based on Cisco Integrated Service Routers (ISRs) and the converged network topics will be an integral part of this course. To successfully complete this course, the student must pass the Cisco ONT examination number 642-845.

 

ISATI-325 CCNP 2:IMPLEMENT. SECURE CONVERGED WANS  

This course will expand the reach of the enterprise network to teleworkers and remote sites. The theme of implementing a highly available network with connectivity options, such as VPN and wireless, is highlighted. To successfully complete this course, the student must pass the Cisco ISCW examination number 642-825.

 

ISATI-367 VISUAL PROGRAMMING 5   Development of tools used in Visual C++ including
      IDE and several other utilities.  Develop Windows
      applications and demonstrate practical application
      of Microsoft Foundation Classes including database
      classes.
ISATI-401 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING 5   This course introduces the fundamental building
      blocks that form a modern network including
      protocols, topologies, hardware, and network
      operating systems.  It provides an in depth
      coverage of concepts such as client/server
      architecture, TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless
      networking, and security.  This course is designed
      to enhance the learner's prospects of successfully
      completing Exam # N10-002, CompTIA Network+.
ISATI-402 NOVELL/LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 5   Introduce the student to the usage and
      administration of the linux operating system and
      assist with preparation for the Linux+
      certification (XK0-001).
 
ISATI-403 MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA 5   Provide the student with the skills and knowledge
      to effectively install, configure, and administer
      Windows Vista. Transmission Control Protocol
      (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) will be used as the
      communication protocol of choice for this course.
      A systems approach will be followed in the
      installation, support and operation of the systems
      and their related applications. In addition, this
      course provides preparation for the Vista
      Certification examination, Exam #70-620.
 
ISATI-404 LAN FUNDAMENTALS 4   Requires full systems analysis of Local Area
      Networks in various hardware configuration,
      topologies, protocols, and operating systems
      environments.  Installation, maintenance, and
      operation of all hardware and software presented
      is an integral part of this course.  Integration
      of the various hardware and software components
      into operational systems will be required.
      Students will troubleshoot and repair operational
      systems with hardware/software faults and/or
      configuration problems.  Data communications using
      TCP/IP protocol will be covered and the student
      will be required to display a working proficiency
      of these communication schemes.  Operating systems
      supporting network protocols including Windows XP
      Professional will be presented.
 
ISATI-405 WAN FUNDAMENTALS 4   Requires full systems analysis of Wide Area
      Networks in various hardware configuration,
      topologies, protocols, and operating systems
      environments.  Installation, maintenance, and
      operation of all hardware and software presented
      is an integral part of this course.  Students will
      troubleshoot and repair operational systems with
      hardware/software faults and/or configuration
      problems.  Data communications using TCP/IP
      protocol will be covered and the student will be
      required to display a working proficiency of these
      communication schemes.  Operating systems
      supporting network protocols including Windows XP
      Professional will be presented.
ISATI-407 BSCN-ROUTED NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS 4   Provides the learner with the knowledge and skills
      to design, configure, maintain, and scale a
      switched network.  This course focuses on using
      Cisco switches connects in LANs typically found at
      medium-to-large network sites.  A broad range of
      technical details on topics related to switching
      including classless routing, single area OSPF,
      EIGRP, switching concepts and LAN design,
      switching configuration, Spanning Tree protocol,
      VLANs and VTP.  Upon completion of this course,
      the student will be able to select and implement
      the appropriate IOS services required to build
      scalable, routed and switched networks.
ISATI-408 BSCI SCALABLE INTERNETWORKS 4   Provides a continued application of the concepts
      and skills acquired in ISATI 207.  Applied
      exercises lead the student through the
      implementation process which is required to
      establish and maintain a scalable routed network.
      In addition, the course presents applications of
      scaled IP addresses, WAN technologies,
      point-to-point protocol, ISDN and DDR, Frame Relay
      and network administration.
 
ISATI-409 WINDOWS 2003 SERVER 5   Microsoft's "Microsoft Certified Engineer" (MSCE)
      track for Windows 2003 is the premier
      certification for computer industry professionals.
      Covering the core technologies around which
      Microsoft's future was built, the MSCE
      certification is a powerful credential for career
      advancement.  This course was developed to give
      the student the critical skills and knowledge they
      need to prepare for one of the core requirements
      of the MSCE certification program for Windows 2003
      Server.  In addition, this course provides
      preparation for the exam Managing and Maintaining
      a Microsoft Windows Server Environment (70-290).
ISATI-410 SQL SERVER ADMINISTRATION 3   Students will program data warehousing employing
      security, failover clustering, scalability, XML,
      and digital dashboards in the design of
      business-driven solutions151and prepare for the
      exam that is required for Microsoft Certified
      Database Administrator (MCDBA).  This
      self-directed course requires 90 documented in
      class hours in addition to the required 30
      homework/application hours.
 
ISATI-477 SENIOR PROJECTS 4   Students will demonstrate competence in the major
      through a culminating project which presents a
      written, oral, pictorial, and computer interactive
      summary of the work done in the major or of a
      comprehensive senior-level project.
ISATI-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1 10 Opportunity to learn advanced skills for students
ANALYSIS     progressing at a faster than normal pace.
ISATI-492 DIRECTED SPECIAL PROJECTS 1 10 The student will study specialized topics emerging
      from discipline.
ISATI-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN INFORMATION 1 10  
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS