Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

SPRING 2025 9 25. 424. 1 000 | l p c - a d m i s s i o n s @ l a s p o s i t a s c o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2025 - C O U R S E L I S T I N G S Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. CNT 8001 CISCO CCNA1/3 INTRO TO NETWORK 3.0 Units This is course 1 of 3 of the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Certification Objectives. The concepts covered in this course include advances in modern network technologies; Protocols and Models: how network protocols enable devices to access local and remote network resources; Physical Layer: how physical layer protocols, services, and network media support communications across networks; Data Link Layer: how media access control in the data link layer supports communication across networks; Ethernet Switching: how Ethernet operates in a switched network; Network Layer: how routers use network layer protocols and services to enable end-to-end connectivity; Address Resolution: Protocol (ARP) and Neighbor Discovery (ND) enable communication on a local area network; Transport Layer & Application Layer: Explain the operation of layers protocols in providing support to end-user applications. The hands-on labs include implementation of initial settings including passwords, IP addressing, and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end devices; Basic Switch and Device Configuration; Calculation of numbers between decimal and binary systems; IPv4 Addressing: IPv4 subnetting scheme to segment a network; Implementing an IPv6 addressing scheme; ICMP and various tools to test network connectivity; Network Security Fundamentals: Configure switches and routers with device hardening features to enhance security; Build a Small Network: Implement a network design for a small network to include a router, a switch, and end devices. Recommended Course Preparation: CIS 50 with a minimum grade of C CNT 8003 CISCO CCNA3/3 ENTERPRISE NET 3.0 Units This is course 3 of 3 of the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Certification Objectives. The concepts covered in this course include the operation of single-area OSPFv2 in both point-to-point and broadcast multi-access networks; vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits and how they can be mitigated to enhance network security; ACLs operation as part of a network security policy; WAN access technologies used to satisfy business requirements; VPNs and IPsec and their use to secure site-to-site and remote access connectivity; networking devices implementing QoS; Network Design and characteristics of scalable network architectures; network automation enabled through RESTful APIs and configuration management tools; purpose and characteristics of network virtualization. The hands-on labs include the implementation of single-area OSPFv2 in both point-to-point and broadcast multi-access networks; IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic and secure administrative access; NAT services on the edge router to provide IPv4 address scalability; network management protocols to monitor the network; and Troubleshooting LANs and enterprise networks. Strongly Recommended: CNT 8002 with a minimum grade of C COMPUTER SCIENCE CS 1 COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS I 4.0 Units Introduction to programming and problem-solving using C++. Problem solving techniques and algorithms; program design, development, style, testing and debugging. C++ syntax covered includes: variables; data types; operators and expressions; control structures; library and user- defined functions; basic file input/ output; binary file input/output; arrays; vectors; abstract data types including user-defined data structures and enumerated data types. Recommended Course Preparation: MATH 107 and CS 7 with a minimum grade of C CS 2 COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS II 4.0 Units Application of software engineering techniques to the design and development of large programs. Object-oriented programming methods and problem-solving strategies applied to intermediate- level problems using C++. Includes pointers and dynamic allocation; classes; encapsulation; inheritance and polymorphism; object and function overloading; recursive algorithms; data CNT 69 NETWORK SECURITY; COMPTIA 3.0 Units The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidate will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This course provides an introduction to the concepts and practices of secure network design and management using desktop and network operating systems, router and switch operating systems, hardware and software Firewall and VPN technology for wired and wireless systems. The program includes authentication methods and devices, protocol analysis and IP network troubleshooting, strategies for identifying and countering vulnerabilities, network media and topologies in a secure network, intrusion detection and forensic incident response. CompTIA Security+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense. Security+ is also compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Recommended Course Preparation: CNT 51 and CNT 52 with a minimum grade of C CNT 7285 CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE: COMPTIA 3.0 Units This course is designed for anyone looking to learn about the hardware and software used in data centers; IT professionals and system administrators will get updates on the latest infrastructure technologies. The course is structured to cover the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification. The hands-on labs consist of one or more of the industry-leading platforms such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Labs include: - Learning to navigate AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, DNS. - Exploring Microsoft Azure’s virtual machines, networking, and storage solutions. - Understanding Google Cloud Platform services and tools for computing, storage, machine learning. - Virtualization software used in data centers, such as VMware ESXi hypervisors. Topics, common to major cloud providers: Cloud Computing Concepts; Compliance requirements and strategies for ensuring data security in the cloud; Disk Storage Systems; Network Infrastructure; Virtualization and the Cloud; Performance Tuning; Systems; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; Testing; Automation. The students may opt to prepare for and earn certifications from CompTIA, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud (GCP). Recommended Course Preparation: CNT 8001 with a minimum grade of C CNT 7401 RED HAT LINUX ADMINISTRATION I 3.0 Units This course provides hands-on training covering basic installation, management, configuration, documentation and hardware topics for the Linux/UNIX operating system on workstations in a network environment. The course includes comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, and networking. Students who have completed or are enrolled in CS 41 may not receive credit. Recommended Course Preparation: CIS 50 with a minimum grade of C CNT 7501 ETHICAL HACKING 3.0 Units This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. Students 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 and appropriate defenses and countermeasures. Students will receive course content information through a variety of methods: lecture and demonstration of hacking tools will be used in addition to an virtual environment. Students will receive hands-on practical hacking. Strongly Recommended: CNT 52 with a minimum grade of C