CIS253L Network Virtualization Fundamentals Lab
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with application oriented experiences in virtualization technology. Students will learn skills required to use virtualization software in network server environments and build virtual networks, implement high-availability clusters, and enhance performance and security to centralize the management of multiple virtual servers. Students will also be able to develop and design a SANS configuration for supporting a virtual network design.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: CIS142
Corequisites: CIS253
CIS253 Network Virtualization Fundamentals
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with a background in virtualization technology needed to advance in today's technology workplace. Students will learn about the latest virtualization technology.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: CIS142
Corequisites: CIS253L
MSCS626 Network Security and Next-Gen Firewalls with AI
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity as both a powerful defense tool and a potential attack method. Students gain hands-on experience with Python, AI-driven detection, and the Wazuh security platform while analyzing real-world incidents and ethical challenges. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate risks, apply AI in defensive strategies, and assess the ethical implications of AI in security.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: MSCS501
Corequisites: None
CYB380 Network Scripting
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently operate, manage, and scale an organization's dynamic IT infrastructure. Students will learn to write and use state-of-the-art tools that generate efficient interaction with standard network protocols and effectively manage complex network systems.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: CST200
Corequisites: None
CIS321 Network Scripting
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently operate, manage, and scale an organization's dynamic IT infrastructure. Students will learn to write and use state-of-the-art tools that generate efficient interaction with standard network protocols and effectively manage complex network systems.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Corequisites: None
CYB330L Network Routing and Switching Lab
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge of routers and switches by simulating the configuration of a small business network in a LAN, WAN environment. Students will learn how to analyze, plan, configure, and administer the router and switch devices and services to support network availability. Students will also use routing protocols that support both IPv4 and IPv6.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: CYB320
Corequisites: None
CIS207L Network Routing and Switching Lab
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge of routers and switches by simulating the configuration of a small business network in a LAN, WAN environment. Students will learn how to analyze, plan, configure, and administer the router and switch devices and services to support network availability. Students will also use routing protocols that support both IPv4 and IPv6.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: CIS204
Corequisites: None
CYB200L Network Protocols and Services Lab
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This hands-on lab course teaches students to design, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions. Using real and simulated environments, students will configure network devices, analyze traffic, and resolve connectivity issues. The course reinforces TCP/IP protocols, network services, and security best practices, preparing students to manage modern networks.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: CST160
Corequisites: CYB200
CIS225 Network Protocols and Services
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with a technical review of network protocols, infrastructure, and services. Given various sized networks, student will learn to design solutions based on TCP/IP. Students will also learn to implement and troubleshoot common issues found in modern networks.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: CIS150
Corequisites: None
CYB200 Network Protocols and Services
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: The course will provide students with a technical review of network protocols, infrastructure, and services. Given various sized networks, students will learn to design solutions based on TCP/IP. Students will also learn to implement and troubleshoot common issues found in modern networks.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: CST160
Corequisites: None