WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Information Technology 165B
Course Description and Outline |
CIT 165B: Introduction to Convergence
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Summer 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Computer Information Technology
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| Academic Division |
Business and Computer Technology |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| The convergence of three technologies, voice, video and data, into a single network, is a major development in computer and communications technology. This course introduces students to the basic concepts of convergence industry standards and protocols, infrastructure, signaling, basic telephony, voice-over IP, topology convergence, and the skills required to perform jobs related to these technology. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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This course will introduce students to convergence concepts and principles. Topics will include; standards and protocols, infrastructure, IP protocol, wireless technologies and smart radios, and telephony fundamentals.
- • Industry standards and protocols
- • Infrastructure services and implementation
- • TCP/IP protocol addressing
- • IP Addressing
- • Telephony concepts
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
CIT 165B - This course supports the Convergence Technology degree by providing up-to-date training in the management of information resources, including computer and networking operations, infrastructure, and information security by supporting the following Student Learn Objectives;
Know
• the competencies required to successfully pass information technology certification exams.
Are Able to:
• demonstrate the skills and competencies required of professionals in the information technology industry in real-world practice.
• communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form, with employees, colleagues and lay people.
• locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to an appreciate and value:
• the importance of ethics in their professional and personal lives. |
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