Network Technology
measurement, electrical components, concepts of voltage, current, impedance, and
power, energy and relationships between them are covered. Also covered are Ohm's
Law; Kirchhoff's laws; series and parallel circuits; Thevenin's and Norton's theorems,
Superposition; and resonance. Employability skills, such as problem solving,
teamwork, communication, and others are practiced. 3 hours lecture/2 hours
laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of or current enrollment in TMA 095, or TMA 075, or
MAT 080, or placement above MAT 080 or completion of Modules 1-12 Preparation for
College Math.
Note: Technology/Lab Fee- $100.
14911 01
operating systems. Basic components of computers will be discussed. The
relationships between hardware and operating systems will be explored. Students
will assemble basic computer components, install operating systems, and program
and run simple system macros in Linux and Windows. The relationship between
hardware and operating system are analyzed. Employability skills, such as problem
solving, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking are integrated into the
coursework. 2 hours lecture/2 hour laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NST 111 or ITC 101.
Note: Technology/lab fee - $100.
17174 01
interface to a computer system. System-level hardware functions such as the
microprocessor, memory, registers, input/output devices and common industry
standard buses and connectors are discussed. Software driver design and use is
included. The student will learn how to integrate hardware and software necessary
to build a functional system. Selection and application of standard interfaces are also
included. A data acquisition and control laboratory project will give the student
real-world experience. Employability skills, such as problem solving, teamwork,
communication, and critical thinking are integrated into the coursework. 2 hours
lecture/2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: Students should have completed NST 101 and NST 121 and have
completed or be enrolled concurrently in NST 165.
Note: Technology/Lab fee- $100.
11929 01
(LAN). The fundamentals of network topologies, network administration, information
security and data communications are included. Hands-on projects give the student
practical applications of classroom theory. Employability skills, such as problem
solving, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking are integrated into the
coursework. 2 hours lecture/2 hours lab
Prerequisite: Completion of or placement above or concurrent enrollment in MAT 070
or completion of Modules 1-8 in MAT 001-002, Preparation for College Math.
Note: Technology/Lab fee- $100.
10594 01
in courses required throughout the CSNT Program. Students creatively analyze,
synthesize, and evaluate learned knowledge in a project having a professional focus
and communicate the results of the project effectively at a professional entry level.
The course culminates with the actual construction and demonstration of the project.
Design teams report progress to the design supervisor periodically. Students are
required to write a technical paper, orally present it, and generate a technical manual
for the project. Employability skills, such as problem solving, teamwork,
communication, and critical thinking are integrated into the coursework. 3 hours
lecture/2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of NST 165, NST 171, or NST 241; or department permission.
Note: Technology/Lab fee- $100.
10688 01
confidentiality and integrity) and apply them to computer networks. Specific topics
that will be addressed will include: security policy, computer networks, user
authentication and authorization, encryption, computer crime, network attacks
(including hacking, viruses, worms and denial of service) and network protection.
Defense tools including firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Intrusion
Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), filters (spam,
content, virus), and web-services protection will be discussed in depth, specifically
as they relate to effective and safe e-commerce. Real-world case studies will also
be analyzed. Employability skills, such as problem solving, teamwork,
communication, and critical thinking are integrated into the coursework. 2 hours
lecture/2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of NST 181 or permission of instructor.
Note: Technology/Lab fee- $100.
11931 01
Note: Open to Nursing students only.
11534 50
Degree nursing student. Emphasis is placed on application of the nursing process to
specific skills required for students who wish to advance-place into NUR 155/156 or
for graduates of articulating LPN programs who wish to enter the third semester
NUR 205/206. Enrollment is limited to the Licensed Practical Nurse who has been
accepted to the Middlesex Community College Nursing Program. Students who wish
to advance-place into NUR 155/156 must also pass the NLN-ACE PN-RN exam.
Exemption Credit. (15 hours)
instructor.
T=Tuesday
R=Thursday
S=Saturday
L=Lowell
WEB=Online Courses