Computer Technology Integration (CTI)

CTI 110. Information Technology Foundations. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0

This course provides an introduction to technology concepts and current trends in IT. Topics include foundational concepts across various IT domains such as, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, database fundamentals, programming principles, and web development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge in core IT areas and apply skills critical for their academic and professional success.

CTI 120. Network and Security Foundations. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0

This course introduces students to the Network concepts, including networking terminology and protocols, local and wide area networks, and network standards. Emphasis is placed on securing information systems and the various implementation policies. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, media and protocols.

CTI 130. Operating Systems and Device Foundation. 6.0 Credits. Class-4.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0

This course covers the basic hardware and software of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interaction with popular microcomputer operating systems. Topics include components identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.

CTI 140. Virtualization Concepts. 3.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0

This course introduces operating system virtualization. Emphasis is placed on virtualization terminology, virtual machine storage, virtual networking and access control. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to installation, configuration and management of virtual machines.

CTI 141. Cloud and Storage Concepts. 3.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0

This course introduces cloud computing and storage concepts. Emphasis is placed on cloud terminology, virtualization, storage networking and access control. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to installation, configuration and management of cloud storage systems.

CTI 160. Blockchain Fundamentals. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0

This course introduces the foundational concepts of blockchain technology. Topics include the evolution of blockchain, decentralization, consensus mechanisms, cryptographic principles, and smart contracts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate major blockchain implementations through practical experience.

CTI 240. Virtualization Administration I. 3.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0

This course covers datacenter virtualization concepts. Topics include data storage, virtual network configuration, virtual machine and virtual application deployment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to virtual machine and hypervisor installation and configuration.

CTI 241. Virtualization Administration II. 3.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0

This course covers administration of datacenter virtualization infrastructure. Topics include access control, fault tolerance, scalability, resource management, virtual machine migration and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to virtualization security, data protection and resource monitoring.

CTI 260. Data Center Troubleshooting. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0

This course covers troubleshooting in a highly available, high performance, storage and computing system. Topics include provisioning, monitoring, diagnosing, and taking corrective actions in storage environments relating to Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), data protection and recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of SAN and NAS technologies, topologies, configuration, data protection, and fault triage and remediation.

CTI 270. Data Center Design and Problem Resolution. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0

This course provides students an opportunity to complete a significant data center hardware and software design and configuration project, including disaster recovery planning. Emphasis is placed on adhering to optimal practices that can provide a highly available, stable, manageable, secure and scalable environment and maintaining it using a variety of utilities and system tools. Upon completion, students should be able to design, deploy and administer the hardware and software components of a highly available data center.