CIST 100Information Technology (IT) Technical Support Fundamentals
CIST 100This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. Students will be introduced to the world of Information Technology. Topics include: computer hardware, Internet and security, managing computer software, networking and security, understanding/installing operating systems, troubleshooting, and customer service.
CIST 105The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
CIST 105(Prerequisite: CIST 100 Information Technology (IT) Technical Support Fundamentals)
This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn a full overview of Computer Networking. Topics include: the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols, and overview of the cloud, practical applications, and network troubleshooting.
CIST 110Operating Systems and Becoming a Power User
CIST 110(Prerequisite: CIST 105 The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking)
This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn about the main components of an operating system (Windows, Linux, OS, etc.) and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users and configuring hardware.