Information Technology and Networking Diploma

Diploma
Type Part Time Full Time
Length 1 year
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Courses

Required Courses: First Year

ITAN-100
Computer Technician Analyst
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-100L
Description
Computer Technician Analyst introduces the core skills and theory necessary for an entry-level Information Technology (IT) professional with a focus on PC configuration, troubleshooting, networking, and diagnostics. The course uses teaching lessons and hands-on labs to introduce technician-level skills of component assembly, customer support, and analysis of common computer problems at the hardware and software level. Students will also be prepared to complete CompTIA's A+ certification's core series exam objectives of CompTIA's A+ certification.
ITAN-110
System Support Analyst
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-110L
Description
Systems Support Analyst introduces the core skills and theory necessary for an entry level Information Technology (IT) professional with a focus on Operating System (OS) configuration, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. The course uses teaching lessons and hands-on labs to introduce technician level skills of OS installation, maintenance, security, and analysis of common computer issues at the Operating System level. Students will also be prepared to complete the core series exam objectives of CompTIA's A+ certification.
ENGL-113
Writing and Communication
Typical Offerings
Timing All Terms, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
Description
ENGL 113 introduces students to the principles and practices of effective written and oral communications in English as applied in current academic, business, and technical contexts in university course levels. Instruction will emphasize grammar, punctuation, style, and presentation as important elements applied to a wide variety of writing and speaking situations: e-mail, letters, reports, and instructional and persuasive talks. Research strategies will be practiced.
ITAN-120
Network Infrastructure
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-120L
Description
Network Infrastructure is an integrated teaching lesson and hands-on lab course that provides the knowledge and skills required of an entry-level network administrator and cable installer. Students learn the concepts behind data communication via copper, fiber optics, and wireless technologies. Students establish skills in the practical application of network design, troubleshooting, and high-speed connectivity. Students will also be prepared to write the Network+ certification exam from CompTIA.
ITAN-130
Interconnecting Networks I
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-130L
Description
Interconnecting Networks I is an introduction to computer networking architecture, structure, and function. Through teaching lessons and hands-on labs with real world equipment, students learn the principles and skills to implement Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Ethernet technologies, and operations of network devices. With access to network switches and routers, students configure simple Local Area Networks (LAN) and troubleshoot common network connectivity. This curriculum provides the foundational knowledge for level one of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate.
ITAN-140
Linux Administrator
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-140L
Description
Linux Administrator provides the student with the knowledge and skills to implement, maintain, and support a Linux Operating System. With integrated teaching lessons and hands-on labs, students learn the tools and techniques of a command-line interface to conduct administration and management of a Linux distribution. Open Source concepts and the role of Linux in an enterprise network are explored.
ITAN-150
Microsoft Enterprise Server
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Lab Section: ITAN-150L
  • Prerequisite Or Corequisite: ITAN-100, ITAN-110 minimum grade C+
Description
Microsoft Enterprise Server is a foundational course that introduces the student to Active Directory and the tools used to perform administration of a Microsoft Windows Server operating system within a Local Area Network (LAN). With integrated teaching lessons and hands-on labs students learn to install, configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise level services.
ITAN-160
Cyber Security Foundations
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Lab Section: ITAN-160L
  • Prerequisite: ITAN-100, ITAN-110 minimum grade C+
Description
Cyber Security Foundations provides students with the knowledge and skills required to secure computer system applications, networks, and devices. Through integrated lessons and hands-on labs students perform threat analysis, participate in risk mitigation techniques, and manage computer system operations with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Students will also be prepared to write the Security+ certification exam from CompTIA.
ITAN-170
Interconnecting Networks II
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Lab Section: ITAN-170L
  • Prerequisite: ITAN-130 minimum grade C+
Description
Interconnecting Networks II provides the skills and knowledge to configure, administer, and implement the operation of a routers and switches in a small network. Through teaching lessons and hands-on labs with real world equipment, students develop the skills to configure and troubleshoot the communication between enterprise network architecture devices. This curriculum pursues the level two exam objectives required for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
ITAN-180
Interconnecting Networks III
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-180L
  • Prerequisite: ITAN-130 minimum grade C+
  • Prequisite Or Corequisite: ITAN-170 minimum grade C+
Description
Interconnecting Networks III provides the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a routers and switches in an enterprise network. Through teaching lessons and hands-on labs with real world equipment, students learn the concepts behind Wide Area Network (WAN) design, communication, and security. This curriculum pursues the level three exam objectives required for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
ITAN-190
Technical Work Skills
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-190L
Description
Technical Work Skills provides the knowledge to be an effective employee within an Information Technology (IT) related field. Students learn to communicate, organize tasks, manage projects, maintain technical documentation, and build strong relationships with colleagues and clients. The course introduces how to plan and prepare technical notes, manage IT projects within a cohesive team, and bring professionalism to the job environment. The course also strengthens skills in supporting the Microsoft Office suite to augment resume writing and project documentation.

Required Courses: Second Year

ITAN-200
Microsoft Office Specialist
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-200L
Description
This is a lecture / lab course that covers the fundamentals of the End User Microsoft Office Suite. Topics include function, configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, and operation. The emphasis is on computer workstation settings and supporting the end user but with a focus on database creation and management through MS Access. This course is designed for IT technicians to support office users in both set up and usage. This course will help you be certification ready.
ITAN-210
Enterprise Operating Systems
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-210L
  • Prerequisite: ITAN-110 minimum grade C+
Description
Enterprise Operating Systems provides students with techniques and understanding in configuring, troubleshooting, and administration of corporate devices in an enterprise level local area network (LAN) computing environment. Lessons and labs are integrated throughout the course. Various topics include enterprise level Microsoft operating systems configuration, Windows deployment, virtualization, and security. Students with credit for PDIT 304 cannot take ITAN 210 for further credit.
ITAN-220
Wireless Technologies
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-220L
Description
This teaching lesson/lab course provides students with fundamental knowledge of IEEE wireless technology standards. Topics include an overview of hardware/software wireless components, radio frequency communication principles, 802.11, and support/maintenance of wireless LAN technologies. Students will be prepared to write an industry standard CWNP certification exam. Students with credit for PDIT 324 cannot take ITAN 220 for further credit.
ITAN-230
Cisco Capstone
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-230L
  • Prerequisite: ITAN-170, ITAN-225 minimum grade C+
Description
The Cisco capstone project requires students to delve into the concepts of interconnecting networks, applying learning from previous Cisco courses. Students focus on the backbone to interconnect a simulated head office over the Internet to branch offices. The skills to design, implement, manage, and administer an enterprise network within a group setting will be applied. Routers, switches, workstations, and wireless devices make up the completed network solution. Course completion prepares for the industry recognized Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
ITAN-240
Programming in Python
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-240L
Description
Programming in Python teaches the foundational skills required to perform coding tasks using the computer programming language Python. Python is a key language used for backend web development, data analysis, scientific computing, network automation and artificial intelligence. Students learn to design, create, debug, and execute programs encoded in Python. Concepts of universal coding, syntax, and implementation resolutions are explored.
ITAN-250
Data Cabling Technologies
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-250L
Description
This course is an integrated lecture/lab where learners acquire the concepts of cabling standards and perform the tasks required to become a certified cable installer. The course will prepare learners for industry standard certification exams. This hands-on course is based on the installation, termination, and testing of cabling used in data transfer.
ITAN-260
Data Centre Technologies
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-260L
  • Prerequisite: ITAN-140 minimum grade C+
Description
Data Centre Technologies introduces the fundamental technologies of an enterprise-level data centre. Students develop a skillset to configure, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot computer networking infrastructure services. The student also gains hands-on experience administering Active Directory (AD), firewalls, virtualization, storage, and disaster recovery solutions. Students who successfully complete all learning objectives of this course will be prepared to write the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. Students with credit for PDIT 380 cannot take ITAN 260 for further credit.
ITAN-290
Program Capstone
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: ITAN-290L
Description
This course combines the knowledge and practical experiences of previous courses into real world environments. Students will learn the fundamentals of job searching, interviewing skills, and technical documentation. Focusing on advanced technical topics, technical documentation will be research-based. Students will receive practical experience through several projects including a major capstone project. Working in groups, students will use their program knowledge to complete a case study where they must plan and build a functional network with specific requirements.

Choice: ENGL-229 or MGT-154

MGT-154
Applied Human Relations
Typical Offerings
Timing All Terms, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: MGT-154L
Description
This course focuses on the personal management and interpersonal skills that contribute to success in the business world. Areas covered include stress and time management, perceptions, effective communication, and assertiveness skills. Opportunities will be provided for the learner to practice and critique communication skills that are critical to the workplace.
ENGL-229
Prof Bus and Tech Commun
Typical Offerings
Timing All Terms, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Prerequisite: ENGL-103 or ENGL 113 minimum C
Description
This course includes both the theory and practice of writing for the workplace. Students will first learn the rules and guidelines of professional communication and then will move beyond them, investigating the underlying theory, ethics and social factors that contribute to the challenges of work writing. This course introduces strategies for communicating effectively to a variety of audiences in a variety of workplace genres. Students work both individually and in collaboration, completing both written and oral projects that are relevant to their professional goals and the requirements of the business, technical, and professional communities. Prerequisites: ENGL 103 Note: Natural Resource and Environmental Technology (NRES) students will be admitted with successful completion of ENGL 103 and completion of all first-year courses.

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