Internet, Network and Security Technologies

Instructor:

Susan Rhem-Westhoff

 

Para-Professional:

N/A

Course Description:

Skills and knowledge in information technology will continue to prove invaluable and necessary regardless of the career path a student follows. The top seven job growth areas in Michigan and the U.S. are in the Information Technology industry. This includes the following occupations: computer software engineers, computer support specialists, network systems and data communications analysts, security analysts and database administrators.

In the CTC Internet, Network, & Security Technologies program, students gain the most up-to-date skills and hands-on experience in Internet technologies, Web site design and development, networking, network security, and Web server administration. They may also focus on computer programming, leaning programming and scritping languages such as C++, Java, PHO, Perl, Javascript with AJAX. They build wired and wireless networks and install and configure firewalls. During the second year of this program, students are introduced to the hottest fields in IT -- computer security and video game development. They train and acquire the skills to become certified Security Professionals and/ or game developers. The INST program offers students access to state of the art technology while achieving a valuable and marketable skill!

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Student Quotes:

"I learned things in this class that I will need to know for college."
- INST student, 2008-09

"You can work at your own pace and you don't get left behind."
- INST student, 2008-09

"Everything we are learning here is almost exactly what we will be doing in the future."
-INST student, 2007-08

 

 

Special Features of the Program:

Students are prepared for industry recognized certification in web design and development, web server administration, internet security, network administration, and wireless network administration.

Students will also learn to use scripting languages for advanced Web design such as JavaScript, VBScript, ASP and PHP.

Students interested in becoming video game developers or programmers can learn the nuts and bolts of game programming using DarkBasic, C++ or Java.

The challenge of securing a wireless network will also be introduced.

Studies are related to college, university, and technical school courses in the engineering, Computer Zcience and Information Systems areas.

System trouble analysis and problem-solving techniques are developed.

Articulated college credit is available from Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, and Muskegon Community College.

 

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INST advisory committee