Ohlone College

The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. Preparation for CompTIA’s A+ certification exam.
Accepted For Credit: CSU This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level ICT professionals.

The IT history and basic IT service methods will be reviewed. Students will learn about the key principles and concepts of IT Service Management and the basic concepts and definitions related to the Service Lifecycle. Students will gain knowledge of the ITIL (formerly known as Information Technology Infrastructure Library) terminology, structure, and basic concepts, and the core principles of ITIL practices for IT Service Management. (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU The course is designed to introduce IT service systems in a variety of enterprise and service industry settings. 

Learn the concepts and skills that build the foundations of project management—project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement—within an information technology (IT) environment. Prepare for industry certification. (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU

This course is intended for students of all disciplines who are interested in how everyday things work. This course is an introduction to some of the fundamental science concepts underpinning high technology, emphasizing everyday devices and practical experience, for the development of scientific and computer literacy. Students experiment with technology to discover principles of science. Concepts such as force, work, energy, power, liquids and gasses, heat transfer, electricity, magnetism, electronics, and light are explored through experimentation and observation. Students experience through class demonstrations and hands-on laboratories the concepts presented by the instructor. Phenomena such as how computers convert data, iPods transmit sound, air conditioners cool a room, solar heating panels capture heat, and microwaves cook food are discussed. A laboratory session is included which offers students the opportunity to do experiments. A field trip to local tech industry displays is required. (GC)
Cross-referenced Course: ENGI-114 Accepted For Credit: CSU

This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere, which consists of VMware ESXi/ESX and VMware vCenter Server. Upon completion of this course students can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course is based on vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage using the latest release of software available. (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU

Students will learn about the transition from a Classic Data Center environment to Virtual Data Center and the Cloud virtualization at each layer—compute, storage, network, desktop, and application—along with business continuity in a VDC environment. Students will also learn Cloud computing basics, infrastructure components, service management activities, security concerns, and considerations for Cloud Adoption.
Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course covers Cloud deployment and service models, Cloud infrastructure, and the key considerations in migrating to Cloud computing. This course also provides the required technology essentials across all domains—including server, storage, networking, applications, and databases—to help develop a strong understanding of virtualization and Cloud computing technologies. (GR)
Advisory: CNET-122A Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

The Oracle Database Administration course teaches students about the Oracle Database architecture. Students discover how to effectively manage an Oracle database instance, configure the Oracle network environment, and perform database maintenance. (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course addresses backup and recovery techniques and examines various backup, failure, restore, and recovery scenarios for the Oracle database. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-135 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course covers the concepts of relational databases and powerful SQL. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts. (GC)
Cross-referenced Course: CS-137 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

Students will program in PL/SQL and use this programming language. Students will create PL/SQL blocks of application code that can be used by forms and reports. Students will create procedures, functions, and packages. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-137 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course is intended for students who want to learn about the Linux operating system and prepare to pass the Linux+ certification exam from CompTIA (Powered by LPI). The course provides comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux certification, including Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, networking, and security. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-146 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This lecture/lab course introduces functions and features of the UNIX/Linux operating system, including origin and evolution; hardware and software; both command-line and graphical user interface; files and file system structure; system services; processes; background processing; scheduling; file security; the vi editor; file sharing; and redirection and piping. Students are also introduced to shell programming and a variety of UNIX/Linux command-line and graphical tools.(GR)
Cross-referenced Course: CS-146 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course introduces a variety of the tools and concepts used while working with a UNIX/Linux-based computer system. The course introduces UNIX shells,comparing and contrasting the major ones. Students will learn to write shell scripts using basic commands, regular expressions, vi, sed, and awk. They will then use those tools to write scripts for various shells such as the Bourne, C, Korn, and Bash shells. Other scripting tools such as Perl and Python will also be explored. Students will write shell script programs to exercise their understanding of tools and concepts. This course will be taught using a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. (GR)
Cross-referenced Course: CS-147 Advisory: CS-102 Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
 

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts and fundamentals of data communication and computer networks. Topics to be covered include data communication concepts and techniques in a layered network architecture; communications switching and routing; types of communication; network congestion; network topologies; network configuration and management; network model components; layered network models (OSI reference model, TCP/IP networking architecture) and their protocols; and various types of networks(LAN, MAN, WAN, and Wireless networks) and their protocols. (GC)
Cross-referenced Course: CS-152 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The course uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implement IP addressing schemes. This course is preparation for the CCENT and CCNA certification exams.
Advisory: CNET-105 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtualLANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4and IPv6 networks. This course is preparation for the CCENT and CCNA certification exams. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-155A Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This is the third of the four courses that prepares students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)certification. This course describes the architecture, components, operations of routers, and switches in a large and complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-155A and CNET-155B Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This is the last of four courses that prepares students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)certification. This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-155A, CNET-155B, and CNET-156A Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course in the CCNA curriculum describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN)technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. Students are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-155A Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to set up and support the current Windows Client Operating System and prepare for the corresponding Microsoft Windows 7 Solutions Associate (MCSA) exam. Students will get practical experience installing, administering, and troubleshooting this next-generation desktop environment. (GR)
Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course is designed for Information Technology (IT) professionals who have experience with Windows XP and Windows Vista who work as Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technicians (EDSTs) in Tier 2 support environments. The goal of this training is to enable these individuals to support the Windows 7 operating system and solve technical troubleshooting problems in a Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 networking environment. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-160A Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course prepares students as system administrators who will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, supporting a secure network infrastructure, and implementing fault tolerant storage technologies that use the Microsoft Windows Server products. This course helps students prepare for the corresponding Microsoft Exam 70-410. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-105 and CNET-160A Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course prepares students to deploy and maintain Windows 2012 server images,configure DNS, maintain Active Directory, configure Remote Access, implement Network Access Protection, and configure encryption and advanced auditing. Students will get experience implementing a Group Policy infrastructure; managing User Desktops with Group Policy; configuring and troubleshooting Remote Access; installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Policy Server (NPS) role; and implementing Network Access Protection (NAP). (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, file services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failoverclustering, business continuity, and disaster recovery. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-162 and CNET-164 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course provides an in-depth study of Network Security fundamentals and provides a comprehensive overview of network security. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to identify risk and participate in risk mitigation activities; provide infrastructure, application, operational, and information security; apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability; identify appropriate technologies and products; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This course provides the foundation for students preparing to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

CCNA Security equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. CCNA Security aims to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations required to secure a network. The course prepares students for the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam. (GC)
Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

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 a virtual environment. Students will receive a hands-on practical approach in penetration testing measures and ethical hacking. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-155A and CNET-170 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This is an introductory course in Computer Forensics. Forensics Computing, Digital Forensics, or Computer Forensics is the name for a newly emerging field of study and practice that incorporates many areas of expertise. Some of these areas have been called network security, intrusion detection, incident response, infrastructure protection, disaster recovery, continuity planning, software engineering, cyber security, and computer crime investigation. It is an area of practice in public law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels that deals with cyber crime, cyber vandalism, cyber predators, and cyber terrorism. In the private sector it deals with critical infrastructure such as business, hospitals, utilities transportation, finance, education, and other key institutions. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-170 and CNET-173 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This is an introductory course in Computer Forensics. Forensics Computing, Digital Forensics, or Computer Forensics is the name for a newly emerging field of study and practice that incorporates many areas of expertise. Some of these areas have been called network security, intrusion detection, incident response, infrastructure protection, disaster recovery, continuity planning, software engineering, cyber security, and computer crime investigation. It is an area of practice in public law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels that deals with cyber crime, cyber vandalism, cyber predators, and cyber terrorism. In the private sector it deals with critical infrastructure such as business, hospitals, utilities transportation, finance, education, and other key institutions. (GC)
Advisory: CNET-170 and CNET-173 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This lecture/lab course introduces functions and features of the UNIX/Linux operating system, including origin and evolution; hardware and software; both command-line and graphical user interface; files and file system structure; system services; processes; background processing; scheduling; file security; the vi editor; file sharing; and redirection and piping. Students are also introduced to shell programming and a variety of UNIX/Linux command-line and graphical tools.(GR)
Cross-referenced Course: CNET-146 Accepted For Credit: CSU
 

This course introduces a variety of the tools and concepts used while working with a UNIX/Linux-based computer system. The course introduces UNIX shells,comparing and contrasting the major ones. Students will learn to write shell scripts using basic commands, regular expressions, vi, sed, and awk. They will then use those tools to write scripts for various shells such as the Bourne, C, Korn, and Bash shells. Other scripting tools such as Perl and Python will also be explored. Students will write shell script programs to exercise their understanding of tools and concepts. This course will be taught using a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. (GR)
Cross-referenced Course: CNET-147 Advisory: CS-102 Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
 

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts and fundamentals of data communication and computer networks. Topics to be covered include data communication concepts and techniques in a layered network architecture; communications switching and routing; types of communication; network congestion; network topologies; network configuration and management; network model components; layered network models (OSI reference model, TCP/IP networking architecture) and their protocols; and various types of networks (LAN, MAN, WAN, and wireless networks) and their protocols. (GC)
Cross-referenced Course: CNET-152 Accepted For Credit: CSU