Chabot College 2024-2026 189 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, CAS 69 Introduction to Information Systems Security (Security+) 3 Units An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management. Preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exams. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 50 71 Keyboarding & 10 Key 3 Units Students will master the touch operation on a computer keyboard and 10 key pad. Correct fingering by touch and good posturing techniques will be emphasized along with speed and accuracy. Students will use basic word processing functions on a variety of document types. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours 74 Introduction to Linux/Unix 3 Units This course provides hands-on training of the Linux/Unix operating system. Topics include: installation, management, configuration, security, documentation, utilities, DOS, hacking and file protection on workstations in a LAN environment. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 50 75 Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking (Whitehat Hacker) 3 Units 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 within the context of properly securing a 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 experience a hands-on practical approach to penetration testing measures and ethical hacking. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 92A 76 Wireshark, TCP/IP Analysis and Network 3 Units Course is geared to teach solid network management skills using the WiresharkTM network analyzer. The class provides a logical troubleshooting approach to capturing and analyzing data frames. Armed with this knowledge, students can effectively troubleshoot, maintain, optimize and monitor network traffic and keep your network operating at its peak performance. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 50 83 Information & Communication Technology Essentials 4 Units 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 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 the CompTIA A+ certification exams. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 50 85 Cloud Infrastructure and Services 3 Units This course covers the objectives of the CompTIA Cloud+ and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exams. Topics included are cloud deployment and service models, cloud infrastructure, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing, including compute, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization. Additional areas of focus are backup/ recovery, business continuity, security, and management. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 83 or CAS 92A. 86 Information Storage and Management 3 Units Comprehensive study of storage technology in complex IT environments, with emphasis on the exam topics for the EMC Information Storage Associate Certification (EMCISA). Theory and hands-on activities of storage systems, storage networking technologies, archives, cloud computing, storage security, and managing storage infrastructure. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 83 or CAS 92A 88 Microsoft Word 3 Units This course covers Microsoft Word in depth, teaching word processing creation, editing, and advanced features adding functionality to electronic documents. This course will prepare a student to sit for the Microsoft MOS Certification Exam. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours 92A Introduction to Networks 3 Units This is the first course in the Cisco® Networking Academy. The course covers the basic fundamentals of networking. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple Local Area Networks (LAN’s), perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: CAS 50 92B Routing and Switching Essentials 3 Units This is the second course in the Cisco® Networking Academy®. 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, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Prerequisite: CAS 92A
