ITNW Computer Information Technology and Systems

The fundamentals of managing and configuring local, network, and distributed network clients. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices.

Introduction to Cloud computing from a business and technical perspective, including Cloud concepts, services, architecture, system integration, connectivity, data center migration, administration, security, compliance and technical support. Coverage includes preparation for industry certifications. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices.

An introduction to the basic concepts of network administration.

Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media and networking hardware and software.

Focus on Cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and key considerations in migrating to Cloud computing. Includes the technologies and processes required to build on-premise and Cloud environments, including computation, storage, networking, virtualization, business continuity, security, and management. Cloud Deployment and Infrastructure covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure in the Cloud. This course uses Amazon Web Services, or AWS. The course is designed to teach solutions architects how to optimize the use of the Cloud by understanding AWS services and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions. Because architectural solutions can differ depending on industry, type of applications, and size of business, this course emphasizes best practices.

Introduction to the Internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer, publish information, and create web pages in HTML. Develop and validate simple web pages containing basic features of image and video placement; forms; frames; lists; tables; font. Techniques and understanding of most current browsers-navigating; printing; automatic FTP through the browser; establishing favorits/ bookmarks; creating RSS feeds; managing cookies and other settings and services. Survey and use of emerging technologies on the internet such as blogs, social media, QR codes, and various internet search tools (engines, directories, metacrawlers)

Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. This course serves as a required or elective course on various degree plans. Curriculum plans for degrees and certificates are listed in the current Central Texas College Catalog. The delivery method of this course may be traditional lecture/lab, blended lecture/lab, or online.

Focus on enterprise Cloud architecture, with advanced topics including multi-Cloud platforms inclusive of computing, networking, storage, monitoring and database.

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.