Local Area Networks (LAN)

LAN-101. Orientation to IT Professions. (1 Credit)

This course enables students to analyze the field of information technology. The class will include a survey of the IT professions, employment skills, definitions, associations, current issues, salaries, and self-assessment survey of skills and competencies. This course will meet three times during the semester. Students also will be required to create a student plan for the IT program at Moraine Valley. Course requirements include attending a local meeting of a professional association related to the field. (1 contact hour)

LAN-102. Voice and Data Cabling. (3 Credits)

This course is designed for students interested in the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical a nd logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Students will develop skills in reading network design documentation, part list set up and purchase, pulling and mounting cable, cable management, choosing wiring closets and patch panel installation and termination as well as installing jacks and cable testing. This hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses documentation, design, and installation issues, as well as laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. This course will help prepare students for the BICSI Registered Certified Installer.

LAN-103. Security Awareness. (1 Credit)

This course is intended to provide a basic survey of the importance of IT security awareness and data confidentiality. This security awareness-training course walks users through every aspect of information security in a very broad, easy to understand way and explains to them the value of securing data, both for themselves and the organization. The class will introduce legislation, local, state and federal privacy policies and liability of individuals and institutions related to data confidentiality and integrity. The cost will introduce risk management, security policies, and common threats and countermeasures. The course will also present best practices in access control and password policies. Fee is required. (1 contact hours)

LAN-111. IT Essentials - A+. (3 Credits)

This course offers a hands-on approach to microcomputer maintenance. This course introduces a history of personal computer evolution. It examines the bus architecture, central processing unit parameters and replacement considerations, memory, video systems, storage devices and input/output devices. The course introduces the most popular and recent technologies. This course is designed to prepare the successful student for the CompTIA A+ hardware certification. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-112. Managing IT - A+. (3 Credits)

This course offers a hands-on approach to managing information technology in a variety of environments. Students will be provided the skills needed to perform tasks such as installation, building, repairing, configuration, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance in the context of the field service or enterprise environment and interacting with customers remotely. The course will also introduce critical responsibilities commonly required in managing IT within an organization including project management, help desk operations and information security. This course is aligned to the CompTIA A+ certification. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-120. IoT Fundamentals. (3 Credits)

In this foundational course, students will learn about the Internet of Things (IoT), how it is used by a wide range of industries and its application within each. Students will also learn about IoT components including hardware, software, and other peripheral devices. Students will design, build, and program IoT embedded devices for IoT applications. Relevant communication protocols and networking concepts will be covered. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-121. Network Essentials. (3 Credits)

This course provides an introduction to the operation of computer networks and networking devices. The course also provides an examination of the history and evolution of data communications and computer networks. Hardware and software network configurations, operations and requirements will be discussed. Topics include network media and topologies, the OSI model, protocols, standards, technologies, network implementation, and network support. The course content aligns to some of the CompTIA Network+ objectives. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-122. Network Services. (4 Credits)

This course is a continuation of LAN-121 with an emphasis on network management, analysis, and addressing. The course will introduce essential network services such as ftp, http, dncp, dns, messaging, authentication and wins. The course provides hands-on exercises in which each student will be required to configure network services. Emphasis will be on configuration, analysis, proactive maintenance, and troubleshooting. This course is designed to supplement the A+, Network+ and Server+ certifications. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

LAN-125. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. (3 Credits)

This course is a foundational course. Students are provided an overview of Microsoft Azure cloud computing services and are introduced to the core concepts of Azure fundamentals. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises, students will learn how to create and manage Azure resources, configure, and deploy virtual machines, implement storage solutions, and manage Azure networking. Fee is required.

LAN-143. Digital Forensics. (3 Credits)

This course instructs students in the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data. Students will learn to examine computer data for evidence of a crime or violations of corporate policy. Topics covered include evidence handling, chain of custody, collection, and recovery of computer data using forensic software and methods. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-153. IT Security Essentials - Security+. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the basics of network security. The student is introduced to computer network vulnerabilities and threats. This course exposes the student to network security planning, network security technology, network security organization and the legal and ethical issues associated with network security. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-163. Ethical Hacking. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. The student will be introduced to the concepts, principles and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network. These methodologies are presented within the context of properly securing the network. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-220. Linux Administration. (3 Credits)

This course is an introduction to the Linux operating system for end users and is complementary to other Cisco networking courses, such as routing and switching. This course will provide a strong foundation for those who wish to move on to more advanced courses in Linux System Administration. The students familiarize with Linux command line utilities as well as the Gnome and KDE graphical user interfaces. Course completers will be well on their way to becoming power users and will have gained familiarity with most varieties of Linux. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-221. Scripting and Security. (3 Credits)

This course enables students to identify potential vulnerabilities related to scripting and to generate basic scripts to exploit security weaknesses. The course will present common scripting and languages such as PERL, PYTHON, and RUBY. The students will create scripts that automate processes, perform batch operations, and extract information. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-225. Microsoft Azure Administration. (3 Credits)

In this intermediate course, students are instructed how to manage the cloud services that span storage, networking, and compute cloud installations. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises, students will learn how to manage Azure subscriptions, implement storage solutions, create, and scale virtual machines, configure virtual networking, secure identities, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor an Azure deployment. Fee is required.

LAN-230. Managing Windows Servers. (3 Credits)

This class will introduce the Windows Server. The class will include installation and configuration of that Windows Server. Topics include user management, hardware and software configuration and security. Students will also configure network services including DNS, DHCP, ADS, printing and network routing. This class is designed to prepare the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional examination. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-233. Managing Database Services. (3 Credits)

This course is an introduction for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL Server database systems. This course will provide a strong foundation for those who wish to implement and administer corporate database systems. You will become familiar with SQL Server as well as be introduced to other popular database services such as Oracle. Additional topics will include installing or upgrading to SQL Server, configuring database options, managing security, monitoring and fine-tuning system performance, and performing backups and restorations. A basic introduction of the SQL language, directory services, and server management will be covered along with concepts of backup and recovery systems for business continuity. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-235. Microsoft Azure Security Technology. (3 Credits)

In this advanced course, students are instructed how to manage their security posture across Azure and withing their cloud and on-premises solutions. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises, students will learn how to deploy and configure security tools, configure security settings, manage secure identities, build and administer firewalls, configure access policies, and monitor an Azure deployment. Fee is required.

LAN-241. LAN/WAN Security. (3 Credits)

Provides an introduction to LAN and WAN security. Topics in this course include identifying the types of information technology threats, physical security, access security, file system security, fire design, and legal issues related to security. This course is designed to assist individuals for preparing for the CISSP certification process. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-243. Computer Forensics. (3 Credits)

Students will be introduced to the profession of computer forensics and investigation as well as the tools and techniques used in the investigative process. Emphasis is on major hardware and software tools, digital evidence controls, and the processing of crime or incident scenes. This hands-on course teaches students in the details of data acquisition, computer forensic analysis, email investigations, image file recovery, report writing and expert witness requirements. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-246. Routing and Switching - CCNA. (3 Credits)

This class provides a hands-on learning experience in managing, supporting, troubleshooting and optimizing, the network infrastructure of an organization. This class introduces the installation, configuration and management of network switches and routers. Students will compare and contrast different routing and switching protocols and services. The class will provide an overview of command and graphical interfaces used to access and configure network devices. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-251. WLAN Design - CWNA. (3 Credits)

This is an introductory course on wireless local area networking. The course encompasses the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless LANs. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices. The course will include hands-on installation and configuration of wireless client adapters, routers, access points, repeaters, bridges and other wireless devices. The class will introduce multiple-vendor equipment. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-253. Network Security. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for defending a network. The student will be introduced to the concepts, principles, types and topologies of firewalls to include packet filtering, proxy firewalls, application gateways, circuit gateways and stateful inspection. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-256. LAN Design - CCNA. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to provide a hands-on experience in implementing and configuring complex Cisco multi-switched networks. The class will include an introduction to switched Ethernet networks, virtual LAN technology, spanning-tree protocols and configuration of Cisco switching devices. The class also will include advanced router concepts, including access list management, IPX and IP filtering, traffic management, and IGRP implementation. Students will demonstrate the use of the Cisco IOS to configure network switching and routing devices. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-260. Internship. (3 Credits)

This course is a supervised occupational field experience in a student's area of study. Duties should be of a technical nature but provide broad work experience in the field of study. The internship assignment is planned by the student and internship program coordinator. Fee is required. (15 contact hours)

LAN-263. Managing Network Security II. (3 Credits)

Expose the student to the various defense methodologies associated with virtual private networks (VPN), host intrusion detection systems (HIDS) and network intrusion detection systems (NIDS). Introduce the student to the best practices associated with properly securing business critical network systems using VPNs. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-266. WAN Design - CCNA. (3 Credits)

This course is a project in WAN design. The class will include an overview of WAN technologies and WAN configurations on a Cisco router. The second part of the class involves the design, implementation, configuration and demonstration of a fully functional enterprise intranet including HTTP, FTP, NNTP and email services. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-273. Managing Information Security. (3 Credits)

This course affords the network security specialist the opportunity to conduct a vulnerability analysis upon a network in order to practice or refine the attack methodologies with the hacker tools and techniques to which the student was exposed during the various program courses. The student must demonstrate the ability to design, plan and execute a vulnerability analysis against an organization network. The student must prepare a written report of the security design, attack methodology, tools and techniques. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

LAN-280. High Availability Virtualization. (3 Credits)

This hands-on course introduces students to enterprise virtualization for high availability and performance. Learners will install and manage hypervisor platforms, set up virtual networking and storage, and operate virtual machines in dynamic environments. Key skills include workload migration, automated resource scheduling, and building resilient infrastructures. The course also examines real-world virtualization strategies and design principles used across data centers and cloud systems. (4 contact hours)

LAN-290. Storage Management. (3 Credits)

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the various storage infrastructure components in data center environments. It enables students to make informed decisions on storage-related technologies in an increasingly complex IT environment, which is fast changing due to the adoption of software-defined infrastructure management and third platform technologies (cloud, Big Data, social and mobile technologies). It provides a strong understanding of storage technologies and prepares students for advanced concepts, technologies and processes. Students will learn the architectures, features and benefits of intelligent storage systems including block-based, file based, object-based, and unified storage; software-defined storage; storage networking technologies such as FC SAN, IP SAN, and FCoE SAN; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the highly critical area.

LAN-291. Cloud Technologies. (3 Credits)

This course educates students on building cloud infrastructure based on a cloud computing reference model. The reference model includes five fundamental layers (physical, virtual, control, orchestration, and service) and three cross-layer functions (business continuity, security and service management) for building a cloud infrastructure. For each layer and cross-layer function, this course covers the comprising technologies, components, processes, and mechanisms. This course takes an open-approach to describe the concepts and technologies, which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC-related product examples. The course follows the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as a guide for all definitions of cloud computing. Upon completing this course, students will have the knowledge to make informed decisions on technologies, processes and mechanisms required to buil.

LAN-295. Cloud and Virtual Networking. (3 Credits)

This course provides students with the skills to configure, optimize and troubleshoot a Cisco Meraki Cloud Networking environment. Through instructor-led demonstrations and lessons, students will learn how to install and optimize Meraki devices to provide a seamless user experience, and gain a thorough understanding of diagnosing and resolving any issues within the network. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)