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COURSES
TCOM
100 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING
AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES
TCOM 312 - INSTALLING/USING LINUX AS YOUR PC OS
TCOM 314 - MANAGING A LINUX SYSTEM
TCOM 315 - MANAGING LINUX-BASED INTERNET SERVICES
TCOM 316 - MANAGING
LINUX-BASED INTRA-NET SERVICES
TCOM 405 - ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TCOM 410 - WIRING AND INSTALLATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND NETWORKING
TCOM 415 - WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
FUNDAMENTALS
TCOM 420 - SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND (R.F.) RADIO
FREQUENCY FUNDAMENTALS
TCOM 440 - TRANSPORT NETWORKS AND THE FUNDAMENTAL
OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
TCOM 445 - WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
TCOM 451 - PC CONFIGURATION AND REPAIR
TCOM 452 - A+ CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION
TCOM 460 - FIBER OPTICS TECHNOLOGY
TCOM 462 - SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY
TCOM 465 - WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
TCOM 480 - NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (LAN)
TCOM 481 - NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
TCOM 482 - INTRODUCTION TO ROUTERS
TCOM 483 - NETWORK SWITCHES — CONCEPTS
AND APPLICATIONS
TCOM 484 - ADVANCED ROUTING CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
TCOM 485 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE INTERNETWORK
TCOM 486 - NETWORK SECURITY
TCOM 490 - TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNET
TCOM 670
- WORK EXPERIENCE (Cooperative Education)
TCOM 100 TELECOMMUNICATIONS,
NETWORKING AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES (3)
Three
lecture hours per week.
Prereq: None
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with today's
convergent communications technologies. Course will examine the structure,
function and services of the networks and systems used to provide voice,
data, and wireless communications. This is the first course in a program
of study for Telecommunications, Wireless and Network Information Technology
majors but has been designed to provide anyone interested with insight
to the workings and opportunities of this dynamic and exciting fields.
Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 312 INSTALLING/USING LINUX AS YOUR PC OS (1.5) - NEW!
One
and a half lecture hours per week
More
details to come.
TCOM 314 MANAGING A LINUX SYSTEM (1.5) - NEW!
One
and a half lecture hours per week
More
details to come.
TCOM 315 MANAGING LINUX-BASED INTERNET SERVICES (3) - NEW!
Three
lecture hours per week
Prereq: Completion
of TCOM 314 with a grade of C or better or equivalent experience installing
and managing a Linux system and TCOM 480 or equivalent experience using
local area networks.
Recommended: TCOM/COMP 312 or equivalent experience using the Linux bash-shell.
Do you know... A large percentage of Internet servers are based on Linux?
Open-source software provides a complete set of Internet services? This
course provides a hands-on survey of open-source software to manage DNS
(BIND), host web sites (Apache), provide secure connections (OpenSSL),
provide remote access (OpenSSH), host email (sendmail) and databases (MySQL).
Transfer
credit: CSU.
TCOM 316 MANAGING LINUX-BASED INTRANET SERVICES (3) - NEW!
Three
lecture hours per week
Prereq: Completion
of TCOM 314 with a grade of C or better or equivalent experience installing
and managing a Linux system and TCOM 480 or equivalent experience using
local area networks.
Recommended: TCOM/COMP 312 or equivalent experience using the Linux bash-shell.
Linux systems are a robust platform for services within a company Intra-net.
This course provides a hands-on survey of open-source software to manage
private DNS, provice dynamic IP addressing, provide file sharing (NFS
and SAMBA), manage centralized log-in (NIS or LDAP), provide proxy and
security services and manage large numbers of deployed Linux client systems.
Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 405 ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
(6)
Five lecture hours plus three lab hours per week.( Plus one hour by
arrangement)
Prerequisite: Elementary algebra or equivalent.
Foundation course in the study of electricity and electronics fundamentals.
This course is the first course in majors that require an in-depth understanding
and developed skill in direct and alternating currrent. Coverage includes
the vocabulary, components, laws and test equipment used to apply electrical
theory to working circuits and systems. Directed laboratory experience
with test equipment as applied to telecommunications. Transfer credit:
CSU.
TCOM 410 WIRING AND INSTALLATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND NETWORKING (6)
Five lecture hours plus three lab hours per week. (Plus one hour by
arrangement)
Prerequisites: Recommended Satisfactory completion (grade of C or better)
of or concurrent enrollment in TCOM 405 or ELECT 110 OR equivalent training
and experience.
Technical introduction to the structure and practices of basic telephony,
with direct hands-on experience with the tools and skills required for
entry-level employment. Course coverage includes equipment, techniques,
terminology, and specifications used in the telecommunications and networking
industries. Students will install, test and troubleshoot basic telecommunications
and networking infastructure from wired lines and cabling to network patch
panels and distribution systems. Course is based upon EIA TIA 568 and
570 Standards. May include field trips. Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 415 WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS
(3)
Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of TCOM 410 with a grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment in TCOM 410 or equivalent training or experience.
This course presents a study of the fundamental concept of wireless communications
as it applies to mobile communications, wireless networking, and applications.
The course will examine all aspects of wireless technology including:
history and structure of wireless communications networks, access technologies,
fundamentals of radio frequency transmission, modulation and digital voice
coding, cellular packet radio systems, and wireless local area networks.
TCOM 420 SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND (R.F.) RADIO FREQUENCY
FUNDAMENTALS (6)
Five lecture hours plus three lab hours per week. (Plus one hour by
arrangement)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) of TCOM
405 and 410 or equivalent training and experience.
Analysis of the transmission of signals as applied to wireline and wireless
communications. Covers concepts of frequency, wavelength, power, phase,
gain and loss, R.F. and their applications to the transmission of information.
Lab and skill activities emphasize installation and measurement techniques
with electronic test equipment and specialized telecommunications test
gear. Students will work live telecommunications circuits and equipment.
Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 440 TRANSPORT NETWORKS AND THE FUNDAMENTAL
OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (6)
5 Lecture Hours plus three lab hours per week (Plus one hour by arrangement)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) or concurrent
enrollment in TCOM 420 or equivalent training or experience.
Instruction covers the primary transport networks and basic digital communications
fundamentals that make it possible for end users to access and utilize
the world’s telecommunication from both wire line and wireless access
points. Focused hands on lab activities in the installation and testing
of digital signal processing at the DS1 (T-Carrier) level. Transfer credit
C.S.U.
TCOM 445 WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS (3)
3 Lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of TCOM 440 with a grade of C or
better or equivalent training or experience.
This course presents an in-depth study of wireless and mobile communications
systems and applications. The course will examine the technical aspects
of wireless and mobile communications systems including: cell sites, mobile
switching centers, signaling systems, wireless network interworking, wireless
intelligent network capabilities, and wireless applications and protocols.
TCOM 451 PC CONFIGURATION AND REPAIR (6)
Five lecture hours plus three lab hours per week. (Plus one hour by
arrangement)
Prerequisite: Completion of CAOT 105 or equivalent, and completion of
ELEC 110 or TCOM 405 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
in ELEC 110 or TCOM 405 or equivalent training or experience.
This course provides preparation for A+ certification. A hands-on technical
course designed to provide in-depth understanding of PC hardware and software
from an installation and repair outlook. Materials covered will include
beginning and advanced software, hardware components and configuration,
operating systems and how they control the PC. Includes direct hands-on
experience with the tools and skills required for entry-level employment.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CompTIA A+ Certification preparation course.
TCOM 452 A+ CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION (1)
(Credit/No Credit)
One lecture hour and three lab hours by arrangement per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, TCOM 451 or
equivalent training or experience.
Designed to assist students in preparing to take the A+ certification
examination for Computer Repair. May be repeated three times for credit.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation course.
TCOM 460 FIBER OPTICS TECHNOLOGY (3)
Three class hours per week (Plus one hour by arrangement)
Prereq: None
An introductory course in fiber optics technology that will include the
theory of fiber optic communications, fiber system design, network construction,
and fiber optic test equipment. Instructor-directed hands-on splicing
and working with test equipment is a major component of this course. Transfer
credit: CSU.
TCOM 462 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY (3)
Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: TCOM 100 and TCOM 410 or equivalent training or experience.
Introduction to the fundamentals of switching technologies as they apply
to voice and data telecommunications circuits and systems. Explores the
basic components of switching systems access methods, trunking and signaling.
Both PBX and central office applications of switching will be discussed.
Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 465 WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (3)
Three class hours per week. (Plus 1 hour by arrangement)
Prerequisites: Completion of TCOM 480 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
training or experience.
An in depth technical course in the design and implementations of wireless
local area networks. Students will be introduced to the technology, infrastructure,
application and installation of wireless networks. Students will install
and administer a wireless network using Cisco product lines. Transfer
CSU.
TCOM 480 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (LAN) (3)
Three class hours per week.(Plus one hour by arrangement)
Prerequisite: none
An introductory course in networking specific to local area networks
(LAN). Topics will include LAN hardware, software, topology, transmission
medium, wide area network connectivity, diagnostic tools, system administration,
and vendor specific LAN products. Class is complemented with hands-on
experience in constucting a local area network. Course is patterned after
Cisco training guidelines. Also listed as CAOT 480. Transfer credit: CSU.
CISCO Academy CCNA Certification preparation course.
Checkpoint CCSA Certification preparation course.
TCOM 481 NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION (3)
Three class hours per week. Plus one hour by arrangement)
Prerequisite: TCOM 480 or equivalent training or experience.
An application-based course in Network Administration specific to LAN/WAN's.
Coverage includes the functions and concepts of a wide area network, Microsoft
server, designing LAN/WAN's and their network administration. Hands-on
experience provided in setting up and troubleshooting servers, workstations,
network and peripheral devices. Course is patterned after Microsoft networking
guidelines. Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 482 INTRODUCTION
TO ROUTERS (3)
Three class hours per week. (plus one hour per week by arrangement)
Prerequisite: TCOM 481 or equivalent training or experience.
Introductory course on router configuration in wide area networks.
Students will perform basic router configurations. Course examines common
protocols, IP networking concepts, and subnetting techniques. Includes
instructor-directed hands-on activities. This course is patterned after
Cisco training guidelines. Transfer credit: CSU.
CISCO Academy CCNA Certification preparation course.
Checkpoint CCSA Certification preparation course.
TCOM 483 NETWORK SWITCHES — CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
(3)
Three lecture hours per week. (Plus one hour a week by arrangment)
Prerequisite: TCOM 481.(Tcom 482 recommended) or equivalent training or
experience.
Introductory course in network switching concepts and configurations
as applied to computer networks. Course examines switching protocols,
spanning tree protocols, virtual LANs and other specific models. Basic
design of switch configurations and the use of switches in network architecture
will be covered. Includes instructor-directed hands-on activities. This
course is patterned after Cisco training guidelines. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CISCO Academy CCNA Certification preparation course.
Checkpoint CCSA Certification preparation course.
TCOM 484 ADVANCED ROUTING CONCEPTS AND
APPLICATIONS (3)
Three lecture hours per week. (Plus one hour per week by arrangement)
Prerequisites: TCOM 482(Recommended TCOM 483), or equivalent training
or experience.
An advanced course in routing concepts and configurations on largeinternetworks.
Students will configure and manage routers by implementing advanced features
and common routing protocols such as EIGRP and OSPF. Includes instructor-directed
hands-on activities. This course is patterned after Cisco Router training
guidelines. Transfer credit: CSU.
CISCO Academy CCNA Certification preparation course.
TCOM 485 TROUBLESHOOTING THE INTERNETWORK (3)
3 lecture hours per week (Plus 1 hour per week by arrangement)
Prerequisites: TCOM 483, TCOM 484 or equivalent training or experience.
This course outlines the troubleshooting methodology and techniques for
routers and switches in a network infrastructure. Students will learn
to use existing software and the diagnostic features of a protocol analyzer
to troubleshooting and analyze internetworks. This course is patterned
after Cisco training guidelines. Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 486 NETWORK SECURITY (3)
3 lecture hours per week (Plus 1 hour per week by arrangement)
Prerequisites: TCOM 482 or equivalent training or experience.
This course introduces students to network security using firewall and
VPN (virtual private network) technology. Students will be exposed to
the theory and application of both firewall and VPN network architecture.
Students will practice security admistration using checkpoint firewall
software. Follows Checkpoint CCSA training guidelines. Transfer Credit
CSU.
Checkpoint CCSA Certification preparation course.
TCOM 490 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNET (3)
Three class hours per week. (Plus 1 hour per week by arrangement)
A technical overview of the Internet. This course is intended for students
who want to learn about the Internet system architecture, language and
vocabulary. Some lectures will be demonstrated on the Internet. Homework
assignments may require students having access on the Internet. Also listed
as CAOT 490. Transfer credit: CSU.
TCOM 670 WORK EXPERIENCE (Cooperative Education)
(1 to 4)
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a TCOM class. On-the-job training
under the primary supervision of an industry employer. Transfer CSU.
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