Course image CIS 191 Industry Certification: A+Core II [MW6] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course is a preparatory course for the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-902) certification exam. Topics presented in this course include the desktop computer, advanced operating systems, basic networking, and security technologies. The skills developed in this course include identifying various computer hardware and  peripheral devices, working with networking and security components, troubleshooting, practicing proper safety procedures, and interacting effectively with customers and peers as an entry-level IT professional. Prerequisites: CIS 110 and CIS 120

Course image CIS191 Industry Certification: A+Core II [MW2] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course is a preparatory course for the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-902) certification exam. Topics presented in this course include the desktop computer, advanced operating systems, basic networking, and security technologies. The skills developed in this course include identifying various computer hardware and  peripheral devices, working with networking and security components, troubleshooting, practicing proper safety procedures, and interacting effectively with customers and peers as an entry-level IT professional. Prerequisites: CIS 110 and CIS 120

Course image CIS181 Industry Certification: A+Core I [MW5] SWH Winter2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course is a preparatory course for the Microsoft Security Fundamentals (98-367) certification exam. Topics presented in this course include the theory of Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, and determining appropriate distributions of users, groups, domains, sites, services and roles. The skills developed in this course include installing Active Directory, configuring Active Directory, creating Organizational Units, delegating responsibilities, and server roles.

Prerequisites: CIS 130, CIS 140, CIS 160, and CIS 170

Course image CIS 181 Industry Certification: A+Core I [MW1] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course is a preparatory course for the Microsoft Security Fundamentals (98-367) certification exam. Topics presented in this course include the theory of Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, and determining appropriate distributions of users, groups, domains, sites, services and roles. The skills developed in this course include installing Active Directory, configuring Active Directory, creating Organizational Units, delegating responsibilities, and server roles.

Prerequisites: CIS 130, CIS 140, CIS 160, and CIS 170

Course image CIS 131 Hardware and Cloud Computing [MW6] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course is designed to demonstrate to students how the concepts learned in CIS 111 and CIS 121 apply in the information technology industry in regard to PC hardware, networking, and cloud computing. Guest speakers, research reports, and additional lab activities are utilized to expand upon established theory. This class, along with CIS 111 and CIS 121, prepares the student for the A+ Core I Certification exam.


Prerequisite: None


Course image CIS 131 Hardware and Cloud Computing [MW2] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course is designed to demonstrate to students how the concepts learned in CIS 111 and CIS 121 apply in the information technology industry in regard to PC hardware, networking, and cloud computing. Guest speakers, research reports, and additional lab activities are utilized to expand upon established theory. This class, along with CIS 111 and CIS 121, prepares the student for the A+ Core I Certification exam.


Prerequisite: None


Course image CIS 121 Applied IT and Networking [TTH6] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course introduces the concepts and the design of modern computers including the tasks performed by today’s computers.  Topics include the boot-up process, microchips, software, data storage, peripheral devices, multimedia, printers, and the Internet. The skills developed in this course include the ability to identify the various components of the computer, recognize the best software for the task, and digital devices in connection with the computer. The technical terms used in the industry are presented and explained to help prepare the student for A+ certification. Prerequisite: None

Course image CIS 121 Applied IT and Networking (LAB) [TTH2] SWH WINTER 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course introduces the concepts and the design of modern computers including the tasks performed by today’s computers.  Topics include the boot-up process, microchips, software, data storage, peripheral devices, multimedia, printers, and the Internet. The skills developed in this course include the ability to identify the various components of the computer, recognize the best software for the task, and digital devices in connection with the computer. The technical terms used in the industry are presented and explained to help prepare the student for A+ certification. Prerequisite: None

Course image CIS 111 IT and Networking [TTH5] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course introduces the concepts and the design of modern computers including the tasks performed by today’s computers.  Topics include the boot-up process, microchips, software, data storage, peripheral devices, multimedia, printers, and the Internet. The skills developed in this course include the ability to identify the various components of the computer, recognize the best software for the task, and digital devices in connection with the computer. The technical terms used in the industry are presented and explained to help prepare the student for A+ certification. Prerequisite: None

Course image CIS 111 IT and Networking [TTH1] SWH Winter 2023
2023 Winter Semester_Southwest_ITS

This course introduces the concepts and the design of modern computers including the tasks performed by today’s computers.  Topics include the boot-up process, microchips, software, data storage, peripheral devices, multimedia, printers, and the Internet. The skills developed in this course include the ability to identify the various components of the computer, recognize the best software for the task, and digital devices in connection with the computer. The technical terms used in the industry are presented and explained to help prepare the student for A+ certification. Prerequisite: None