Courses

This course is designed to educate students about how to move into the cybersecurity field. It covers the five phases of ethical hacking; reconnaissance, scanning, gain access, maintenance access, and cover your tracks; in order to prepare you to create a counter attack.

This course is designed to prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ Certifications. This certification measures not just what you know, but what you can do. It measures your ability to install, manage, repair, and troubleshoot PC hardware and Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.

The final component to the Computer Operating Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity Program is an Internship/Live work project component. These can be done internally if the amount of COSNT related work is sufficient or they may be done externally with an agreement between TCAT Pulaski, the student, and the outside organization.

The final component to the Computer Operating Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity Program is an Internship/Live work project component. These can be done internally if the amount of COSNT related work is sufficient or they may be done externally with an agreement between TCAT Pulaski, the student, and the outside organization.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic digital literacy concepts, such as the binary number system, digital file formats, and the internet. It includes information on computer ethics, web browsers, social media, cloud computing, email, online safety and security, and evaluating online information. Students learn basic computer functions; such as, file management, installing applications, networking, databases, computer programming, and information systems.

This course introduces students to the basics of networking. This includes an introduction to the components needed in a network and how they function together. This course adds discussion on routers and routing in the network. It details the use of various routing protocols and introduces the OSI model to students.

This course delves into the more complex part of networking and how to use a switched LAN architecture. Along with the various protocols, students will learn basic switch concepts including frame forwarding, switch management configuration, and switch security. In addition, students will learn the concepts of subnetting.

This course introduces the student to the program's policies and procedures, method of instruction, expected proficiencies, and program objectives. The course also addresses safety on campus and in the job field. Alcohol abuse and sexual harassment training is also taught as part of the course.

This course is designed to educate students about various computer attacks; including, worms, Trojans, spoofing attacks to name a few. In addition to learning the various types, students are taught how to combat and protect against the attacks or rid a computer of infected items.

This course is the second component to the CompTIA A+ Examination objectives. Students will learn how to troubleshoot software issues on the PC. In addition, they will learn installation processes for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Students will also learn procedures for configuring the Operating System to perform certain functions.