Explore Information Systems Technology

Certificate of Proficiency in Micro-Computer Upgrade and Repair
16 Credit Hours

BUSN 1201 Career Preparation
This course provides information on career planning and decision-making, job search preparation, and professionalism skills for employees. Students will learn to explore and evaluate career options, write a professional resume, prepare for an interview, and communicate effectively with potential employers and co-workers. Students may challenge this course via credit by portfolio.

ISTC 1013   IT Principles and Practices
The topics covered in this course include computer hardware and software, file management and backup, Internet and LAN technology, digital media, the computer industry, databases, and information systems analysis and design.

ISTC 1023   IT Essentials I: PC Hardware/Software
This course presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance, and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, an introduction to networking is included. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA’s A+ certification.

ISTC 1033 IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Software
This course is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access.

ISTC 1043 A+ Certification Prep Course
This course provides a review of the core elements found on the A+ Certification Exam through discussion, computer-based testing, hands-on review, and textbook references.

ISTC 1513 Network Fundamentals
The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, localarea networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment.

Certificate of Proficiency in Networking
16 Credit Hours

BUSN 1201 Career Preparation
This course provides information on career planning and decision-making, job search preparation, and professionalism skills for employees. Students will learn to explore and evaluate career options, write a professional resume, prepare for an interview, and communicate effectively with potential employers and co-workers. Students may challenge this course via credit by portfolio.

ISTC 1513 Network Fundamentals
The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, localarea networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment.

ISTC 1523 Routing Protocols and Concepts 
This focuses on initial router configuration, IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Students will develop skills for configuring a router, for managing IOS Software, for configuring routing protocols, and setting access lists to control access to routers.

ISTC 2563 LAN Switching and Wireless 
LAN Switching and Wireless focuses on command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply learning from prerequisite courses to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed.

ISTC 2573 Accessing the WAN
Accessing the WAN focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques (Network Address Translation [NAT], Port Address Translation [PAT],  Access Control Lists [ACLs], and DHCP), WAN technology and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to optical networking. Emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge from CCNA 1-CCNA 3 to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed.

ISTC 2613 Fundamentals of UNIX
This course introduces the basic concepts of UNIX fundamentals administration and certification and provides an in-depth discussion of powerful UNIX command-line utilities and the graphical Common Desktop Environment.

Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology
62-63 Credit Hours

COMP 1113 Computer Fundamentals
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of computers and application software by providing a hands-on learning experience. Emphasis will be placed on file management and the use of word processing, electronic spreadsheet, presentation application, and database management software in a business environment. Students may challenge this course via credit by portfolio.

ISTC 1053 Introduction to Web Page Design
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Extensible Hypertext (XHTML) and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and other aspects of Web authoring to prepare students for Internet Web Professional certification. Students will learn HTML/XHTML and will create Web pages using XHTML/HTML tags to format text, hyperlinks, tables, graphics, and forms. Students will also work with cascading Style sheets and study the basics of Dynamic HTML (DHTML) and how XHTML relates to the Extensible Markup Language (XML).

COMP 1213 Database Applications
This course emphasizes features, functions and terminology of a relational database management system in support of project development and business management. Students will learn database design and data maintenance by creating and using tables, queries, forms, and reports.

ISTC 2623 UNIX System Administration I
UNIX System Administration I training provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform essential system administration task in the Solaris Operating System, including standalone installation, file system management, backup procedures, process control, user administration, and device management. There are six main topics covered: System Access & Security, Process & Print Management, Device & Disk Management, File System Management, Boot Management, and Software Installation & Management.

ISTC 2633 UNIX System Administration II 
This course provides students with the skills necessary to administer Sun systems running Solaris in a network environment. Students will learn how to maintain Sun systems, configure and troubleshoot the Network Files System (NFS) and configure the Network Information Service (NISTC) environment. Students will also learn how to install software for a server, how to add devices, how to configure the client server environment, and how to add terminals.

STC 2983 Internship 
Registered students must be in their final semester of enrollment. A faculty member serves as facilitator to help students develop a formal internship plan which documents learning objectives and course expectations. Internship objectives vary by degree program option, but all require students to apply general education and technical knowledge and skills in an actual work environment. Students must adhere to the policies and procedures of the industry or business in which they are placed, as well as to those of the college. Students are expected to provide a written and oral presentation at the conclusion of the course. The ASU MidSouth faculty facilitator assigns the final course grade based upon the student’s timeliness in meeting internship objectives, his/her application of technical skills, the demonstration of general education outcomes
defined for program graduates, and on feedback from the business/ industry site supervisor. Internship assignments will be made within the first two weeks of the semester, with actual work time requiring a minimum of 60 hours spanning 9 to 10 weeks. Students should not begin an internship experience prior to receiving the necessary prior approvals from the project facilitator and appropriate dean. Successful completion of this course requires a grade of C or better.

ISTC 2993 Capstone Learning Experience
Registered students must be in their final semester of enrollment. Students, with the assistance of a faculty facilitator, choose a project, identify project stakeholders, and develop and execute a formal project plan. Students maintain a journal which documents goals, progress, and barriers encountered. Capstone project assignments will be made within the first two weeks of the semester, with actual work time requiring a minimum of 60 hours spanning 9 to 10 weeks. Most projects include an oral and/or written presentation at the conclusion of the semester. The ASU Mid-South faculty facilitator assigns the final course grade based upon the student’s timeliness in meeting internship objectives, his/her application of technical skills, the demonstration of general education outcomes defined for program graduates, and on feedback from the project stakeholders.