NET - 292 Information Technology Capstone

(5 s.h.)

Prerequisites: CFR - 110 Ethics and the Information Age, CIS - 125 Introduction to Programming Logic with Language, CIS - 332 Database and SQL, NET - 200 Introduction to Networking, NET - 227 Connecting Networks, and NET - 613 Information Data Assurance; and NET - 133 IT Essentials II, NET - 314 Windows Server, and NET - 782 Computer Users Support OR CFR - 150 Computer Forensics II, NET - 324 Windows Network Management, and NET - 609 Network Security.
This course is the capstone for all the courses that are taught for the IT Specialist and Information Assurance and Security programs. The student will design, implement, monitor and fix any issues that arise during the course. The student is responsible to ensure that the network developed is properly protected, and remains functional for the duration of the semester. If an issue arises, the student must troubleshoot the problem, develop a viable solution and implement the solution to get the network back into operation. The student will work together with students from each program to ensure that proper hardening, identification of malicious activity and proper investigation is conducted to ensure that the issues are not caused by an intruder or that any data has been taken. The student will use an array of operating systems from Windows Server, Windows Workstation, Linux and Apple MAC Systems.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0