Course Catalog: Academic Year 2009-2010

This is the course catalog for the current bulletin year. Click on a letter below to view the course subjects that begin with that letter.

All of the community colleges in Iowa are participating in a joint project to develop common numbers for all of our courses. Because of this initiative, all of our course subject names and most of our course numbers at DMACC changed effective fall semester, 2006. This page will help you find the new course subject names and the new numbers

Note: If and how DMACC courses transfer to other colleges and universities is determined by the receiving institution.

Accounting (credit) | Administrative Assistant | Aging Services Management | Agriculture - Animal Science | Agriculture - Farm Management | Agriculture - Horticulture | Agriculture - Mechanics | Agriculture - Precision Ag | Agriculture - Vet Tech | Agriculture-Agronomy | American Sign Language | Anthropology | Apparel Merchandising | Arabic - Foreign Language | Architectural Millwork | Architectural Technologies | Art (credit) | Associate Degree Nursing | Auto Tech ASEP (GM) | Auto Tech CAP (Chrysler) | Automotive Technology | Aviation (credit) | Aviation Maintenance | Biology (credit) | Bioprocess Technology | Building Maintenance (credit) | Business | Business Computer Application | CET-Civil Engineering Tech | Chemistry | Chinese - Foreign Language | Coaching Officiating | Collision Repair/Refinish | Communication | Computer Aided Drafting | Computer Networking | Computer Programming | Computer Science | Construction | Criminal Justice | Dental Assistant | Dental Hygiene | Diesel | Diesel - Caterpillar | Dietary Management | Drama - Film and Theatre | Early Childhood Education | Economics | Education (credit) | Electrical Technology | Electronics | Emergency Medical Serv- credit | Engineering | English (credit) | Environmental Science | ESL - Non-intensive | Finance | Fire Science ( credit) | Ford ASSET | French - Foreign Language | Geography | German - Foreign Language | Global Studies (credit) | Graphic Design (credit) | Graphic Technologies (credit) | Health Sciences | Heating and Air Conditioning | History (credit) | Hospitality, Culinary and Mgt | Human Services (credit) | Humanities | Industrial Technology | Intercollegiate Physical Educ | Interior Design | Interpretation and Translation | Interpreting | Italian - Foreign Language | Japanese - Foreign Language | Journalism | Land Surveying | Literature | Management (credit) | Manufacturing | Marketing (credit) | Mathematics (credit) | Medical Assistant (credit) | Medical Lab Tech | Medical Transcription | Mortuary Science | Music-applied (credit) | Music-general (credit) | Optometric/Ophthalmic Assist | Paralegal | Pharmacy Tech (credit) | Philosophy | Phlebotomy | Physical Ed and Health - General | Physical Education Activities | Physical Education Training | Physical Science | Physics | Political Science | Practical Nursing | Psychology | Railroad Operations | Reading | Religion | Respiratory Therapy (credit) | Sociology | Spanish - Foreign Language | Speech | Student Development | Surgical Technology | Telecommunications Technology | Viticulture | Welding (credit) | Wind Energy and Turbine Tech |

Course: Computer Networking

NET 123 - Computer Hardware Basics
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
This course follows the recommendations of CompTIA on the subject and materials to assist the student in learning about computer hardware and functions needed to pass the A Plus exam. A detailed study and hands-on lab component give the student the opportunity to install and troubleshoot computer hardware. It is recommended that the student have a basic understanding of computers, their use and operation.

NET 124 - Microprocessor Interfacing
Credits: 3
A study of microprocessor/microcomputer interface methods. It includes parallel interfacing using the 8255 PPI and serial interfacing using UART and USARTs. Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digital converters are also examined. Prerequisite: ELT 611, 612 Corequisite: NET 125

NET 125 - Microprocessor Interfacing Lab
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
An evaluation of microprocessor interface techniques. The experiments include parallel devices such as 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface chip, UART and USART serial devices, D/A and A/D converters. Prerequisite: ELT 611, 612 Corequisite: NET 124

NET 126 - Networking Tech-Mainframe
Credits: 2
To provide a technical level of understanding in the areas of mainframe networking connectivity, data communication concepts and protocol communication concepts.

NET 127 - Service & Support
Credits: 2
Provides technical level of competence installing network interface cards, replacing hard drives, installing communications software and hardware and troubleshooting 3.X and 4.X systems. Prerequisite: NET 488

NET 128 - Network Compatibility Products
Credits: 4
Concepts of the software and hardware used to link various computers and operating systems. Prerequisite: NET 443, 444 Corequisite: NET 129

NET 129 - Network Compatibility Prod Lab
Credits: 2 (includes lab)
Course covers installing and configuring compatibility software and hardware. Use of software to share data between dissimilar system types. Prerequisite: NET 443, 444 Corequisite: NET 128

NET 139 - MCSE Desktop Op System
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
Course involves installation, configuration, maintenance and administration of Windows XP Professional software. Prepares students with a knowledge base for Windows XP Pro version certification exam. Prerequisite: NET 223 or Net Plus Certification

NET 144 - Digital & Computer Electronics
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
In the context of today's computer technology, this class studies digital electronic circuits concentrating on gates, counters, registers and memory. Also included is the study of data communications by bus structure, parallel and serial ports and microprocessors. Corequisite: NET 145

NET 145 - Digital & Computer Elect. Lab
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
In the context of today's computer technology, this class continues the study of digital electronic circuits concentrating on gates, counters, registers and memory through hands-on lab experiments. Also included are lab tasks involving data communications by bus structure, parallel and serial ports and microprocessors. Corequisite: NET 144

NET 213 - Cisco Networking
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
This course provides the student with a technical level of understanding in the areas of PC and mainframe networking connectivity, data communications and protocol communication.

NET 223 - Cisco Routers
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
This course includes network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, routers, router programming, Ethernet and IP Protocol addressing and decision making and problem solving techniques. Prerequisite: NET 213

NET 233 - CISCO Switches
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
CISCO training includes learning the basics of setting up, configuring and maintaining a switch, bridge and router. Additional areas cover layer 1, 2 & 3 network designs, IP addressing scheme, VLANS, IPX compatibility, access lists, TCS and TBC design. Prerequisite: NET 223

NET 243 - CISCO Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
CISCO training involves WAN design, point-to-point protocol, ISDN, frame relay and network management. Part of this course is involved with extensive review of semester one through semester four material in preparation for the CCNA. Prerequisite: NET 233

NET 324 - Windows Network Management
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
This course is designed to meet the requirements of MCSE test #70-218. It covers the basic, entry-level, windows networking materials and skills. Prerequisite: NET 123

NET 333 - Imp Windows Network Infras
Credits: 3
This course concentrates on the specifics of network infrastructure administration, including setting up, maintaining and administering the network. The content is geared toward preparation for the associated Microsoft certification test. Prerequisite: NET 223, 623, 628

NET 343 - Windows Directory Service
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This course concentrates on the specifics of active directory administration. Course includes setting up, maintaining and administering the active directory services of current Windows server products. Prerequisite: NET 223, 623, 628

NET 365 - Design MS Active Dir & Network
Credits: 3
This course covers the current curriculum for designing MS active directory services and network infrastructure. Prerequisite: NET 333, NET 343, NET 664

NET 376 - Designing Security for MS Net
Credits: 3
Provides knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure, to design security policies and the operations framework. Topics include assembling the design team, modeling threats, analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment, designing an acceptable use policy, designing policies for managing networks, and designing an operations framework for managing security. Prerequisite: NET 333, NET 343, NET 664

NET 402 - Linux Network Administration
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This is the first in a series of ITNA Linux courses. This course covers the basic installation and administration of Linux operating system. For more information contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department. Prerequisite: NET 623 or instructor permission

NET 412 - Linux System Administration
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This is the second in a series of ITNA Linux courses. This course covers administration of the Linux operating system. For further information contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department. Prerequisite: NET 402 or instructor permission.

NET 422 - Linux System Programming
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This is the third in a series of ITNA Linux courses. This course covers system programming for the Linux operating system. The final project for the course will be creating your own Packet Sniffer/Intrusion Detection System/Firewall. For more information contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department. Prerequisite: NET 412 or instructor permission.

NET 432 - Linux System Security
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This is the first in a series of ITNA Security courses. This course details how to protect your network from malicious users and how to choose and configure a Firewall for Microsoft Windows, Novell, Linux and Cisco. For further information contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department. Prerequisite: NET 623 or instructor permission.

NET 434 - Linux Systems & Certification
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This course provides the student with a thorough study into various Linux/Unix systems available, the advantages and disadvantages, installation techniques and management functions. A significant amount of time will be spent loading, operating and contrasting the various operating systems. Prerequisite: NET 402, 412, 432

NET 435 - Linux Programming for Admin
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
This course includes the study of creating and installing bash and Perl scripts as well as a detailed study of their uses and power controlling a Linux or UNIX environment. The student will also create, compile and link C code and explore the UNIX/Linux kernel. Prerequisite: NET 422

NET 436 - Linux Network Programming
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
The purpose of this class is to familiarize the student with the functions and program skills to successfully support Linux in a network environment. The course will include a major project of programming and installing a successful Linux network service. Prerequisite: NET 435

NET 443 - UNIX Operating System
Credits: 2
Concepts of the UNIX operating system commands. Use of shells, shell scripts, facilities and management commands. Corequisite: NET 444

NET 444 - UNIX Operating System Lab
Credits: 1 (includes lab)
Course includes working with UNIX commands. Students will work with shells, write shell scripts, run facilities and work with management commands. Corequisite: NET 443

NET 484 - Netplus Certification
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
This course is a comprehensive study for learning, mastering and practicing the concepts required to pass the CompTIA Net+ Certification Exam. The student will have a significant amount of reading and studying as well as skill building lab time. This course is intended for the student seeking certification.

NET 488 - Netware 4.x Administration
Credits: 2
Course covers the knowledge and skills needed to perform Netware 4.x network administration or system management tasks effectively.

NET 512 - Linux Enterprise Admin I
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
Provides knowledge and skills to perform competently in the role of Network Administrator or System Manager for NetWare 5. Prerequisite: NET 213, 223

NET 521 - Novell System Administration
Credits: 2
Work as a design team using a case company. Create a design document for Intranet Ware and create an implementation schedule. Prerequisite: NET 512, 532

NET 532 - Linux Enterprise Admin. II
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
Provides advanced administration skills to design, configure and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. Prerequisite: NET 213, 223

NET 541 - Novell System Programming
Credits: 2
The two main goals of the service and support course are NetWare installation and upgrade and basic network troubleshooting. After completing this course you will be able to install file servers and workstations, configure and install network boards and cables and isolate and diagnose common network problems. Prerequisite: NET 512, 532

NET 612 - Fund of Network Security
Credits: 3
The course prepares students to recognize the threats and vulnerabilities present in existing information systems and to learn to design and develop the secure systems needed in the near future. It also prepares students for the role of decision maker in the area of information security. Topics include legal and ethical issues, security technologies risk management, network and system security, cryptography and information security maintenance. Prerequisite: BCA113 or instructor approval

NET 623 - Network Applications
Credits: 4
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the software systems and applications which provide network services across differing networks and operating system platforms. Prerequisite: NET 213 Corequisite: NET 628

NET 628 - Network Applications Lab
Credits: 2 (includes lab)
This course will provide the student with hands-on experience in installing and configuring the software systems and applications that provide network services across differing networks and operating system platforms. Prerequisite: NET 213 Corequisite: NET 623

NET 653 - Microsoft Exchange Server
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
This course covers the current Microsoft Curriculum in the Microsoft Exchange Server Series.

NET 664 - MS Windows Prof/Server
Credits: 5 (includes lab)
This course includes the curriculum for the current Microsoft versions of professional and server products. The content is geared toward preparation for the associated Microsoft certification tests. Prerequisite: NET 223, 628, 623

NET 680 - TCP/IP for Networking
Credits: 3
Concepts of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Includes protocol formats, usage, and network commands. Concepts of design, installation and management are introduced. Prerequisite: NET 443, 444 Corequisite: NET 681

NET 681 - TCP/IP for Networking Lab
Credits: 1 (includes lab)
Hands on command manipulation of a TCP/IP network. Also includes installation and management. Corequisite: NET 680 Prerequisite: NET 443, 444

NET 711 - SQL Database
Credits: 3
This course covers the current curriculum for implementing a database in Microsoft SQL Server. For more information contact the program chairperson of the ITNA program. Prerequisite: NET 333, 664, 343

NET 715 - Database Security & Auditing
Credits: 3
This course is intended for students preparing for careers as developers, systems analysts, business analysts, database administrators or system development managers working with database applications. Students learn to implement database security and auditing in order to protect data. Prerequisite: CIS 303

NET 730 - Computer Forensics & Inv.
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
An introductory course intended for system administrators providing training in detecting and analyzing data stored or often hidden on computer systems. The course prepares students to use computer forensics tools to uncover violations of company policy, embezzlement, e-mail harassment, leaks of proprietary information, and criminal activity. Prerequisite: NET 612

NET 932 - Internship
Credits: 3
A semi-structured experience in the student's chosen field of information technology working as an intern with a sponsoring organization. The student has the opportunity to network with professionals and employers in his or her field. The student will write a resume suitable for employment applications.

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