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This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. This hands-on course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software components of the modern personal computer workstation. Lectures, lab projects, and assignments reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes introduction to the personal computer, safe lab procedures and tool use, step-by-step computer assembly, basics of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, fundamental operating systems, fundamental laptops and portable devices, fundamental printers and scanners, fundamental networks, fundamental security, communication skills, advanced personal computers, advanced operating systems, advanced laptops and portable devices, advanced printers and scanners, advanced networks and advanced security.

Microsoft Windows 10 Certification 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices. Students master configuration or support for Windows 10 computers, devices, users and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. Also, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 10-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this course are the following: install and upgrade to Windows 10, configure hardware and applications, configure network connectivity, configure access to resources, configure remote access and mobility, monitor and maintain Windows clients, and configure backup and recovery options.

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students are introduced to basic networking concepts, terminology and essential tasks involved in network support and administration. Other topics include a detailed nomenclature of terms and concepts used in networking systems, an introduction to the OSI model, basic subnetting, and other related topics. Students who complete this course will be prepared to successfully take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification test.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1347 and CPMT 1348, or CPMT 1351

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In Introduction to Programming, students will study the three major types of programming languages: assembled, compiled, and interpreted. Most of the focus of the course, however, and all of the hands-on exercises, are aimed at developing, debugging, and successfully testing partial and complete programs in Python. Other topics include the history of various programming languages including Python, programming techniques used by industry today. Students will have to solve a problem by writing, debugging and finally completing a fully functional program written in Python.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course is part two in a series of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program CCNA Track. This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. You will also earn a Networking Academy badge for completing this course.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students will learn how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the Linux operating system. Students will learn the various kinds of Linux distros, how to download, install, and access the Linux command line interface, and various other system administration tasks. Students will take weekly exams to reinforce their mixed media learning experiences. They will also take an experience-based final examination that emphasizes skills demonstration rather than concept memorization.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1351

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

This hands-on course begins by preparing the student for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. The student will even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs). In addition, the student will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, and foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315

Implement and support virtualization of clients of servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers. This course will prepare you for the VMware Certified Professional Certification Exam.

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

This course shall include an exploration of business writing and practices. Topics include instructional business writing, informative business writing, persuasive business writing, and transactional business writing, with an emphasis on pathos, ethos, and logos persuasion techniques.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

This is the third course of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315, ITCC2325

This course is an introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Other topics include identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures, as well as the importance of appropriate planning, policies, and controls. This course will prepare students to successfully take and pass CompTIA’s Security+ Certification Exam.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1352

The introductory certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

Introduction to Cybersecurity provides an introductory study of cybersecurity terminology, principles, and technologies. Fundamental topics covered include cyber threats and vulnerabilities, information security frameworks, network infrastructure security, wireless network security, cryptography, defense in depth security strategy, information security policy, and security management. The goal is to develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics may include but are not limited to: functions, elementary matrix algebra, linear programming, probability and statistics, and mathematical modeling.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314

Microsoft Certification 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-740 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to install and configure Windows Server 2016. This course will offer an in-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, including installation, local and remote management, file and storage services, Hyper-V virtualization, and high availability. You will also get hands-on experience working with Microsoft’s newest server features including Storage Spaces Direct, PowerShell Direct, Nano Server, and Windows containers. Throughout the course, live virtual machine labs based on the hands-On projects within the readings let you experience firsthand the processes involved in Windows Server 2016 configuration and management.

This course aids students with the practice of speech communication in professional situations. Topics include applying for a career and negotiation of salary and benefits, as well as proper interviewing techniques and professional writing methods within a business environment.

This course will review security mechanisms for protecting information in computer systems and networks. Includes cryptography and its applications to security services in distributed systems, the mathematics of cryptography, access control, protection models, security policies, and design of secure systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection.

Microsoft Certification 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-741 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to administer networking features and functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. This course provides familiarity with implementing and managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, as well as deploying remote access solutions such as VPN and RADIUS. Students will also gain experience managing DFS and branch cache solutions, configuring high-performance network features and functionality, and implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
Prerequisite: ITMT3314

The intermediate certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the intermediate category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications currently include but are not limited Cisco CCNA and other needed certifications as determined by industry. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

The course examines management strategies and implications for current and emerging technologies and their application in real-world business settings. Students in this course are presented with concepts in the management of IT Convergent Networks delivering Voice & Data, Data & Video Imaging, Voice over Data Internet Protocols, IP Telephony Architecture, Topologies, and Security and their potential application to an existing or emerging business environment.

This course introduces key concepts of AI, including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and robotics. The course reviews problem-solving methodologies utilizing AI techniques and explores how to translate real-world problems into AI challenges and develop solutions through algorithmic design. Topics include the principles of machine learning, the basics of neural networks, the operation of feedforward, convolutional, and recurrent neural networks, concepts of supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation, and training techniques. Includes hands-on experimentation with popular machine learning libraries using Python. Ethical and social implications of AI are discussed.

This course is designed to impart foundational knowledge and skills related to core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. Students will engage with the principles of relational and non-relational data, explore data processing options, and delve into data solutions with Azure. They will learn to identify the right data offering for their desired solution and how to work with relational data on Azure

This course offers a deep dive into the management of cloud resources, focusing on best practices for deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure. Students will gain practical skills in overseeing various cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on understanding cloud architecture, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community). They will also study security and compliance frameworks essential for protecting data in the cloud.

This course expands on the students’ knowledge of shell scripting and the Python programming language to introduce foundational knowledge of the Windows PowerShell scripting environment. Intended to develop students’ skills in writing efficient scripts for automating tasks, managing systems, and handling complex data processing. Topics include the proper use of regular expressions to search, match, and manipulate text patterns, develop scripts to automate or improve workflows, and study of methods to extend the functionality of existing software applications using scripting. The course includes hands-on, project based experiential learning that applies advanced scripting techniques to real-world scenarios. Students are expected to develop and publish a portfolio of projects showcasing scripting knowledge and skills.

The purpose of this course is to examine project management situations and functions, the project life cycle, and numerous methods of job preparation, planning, and assessment to accomplish project goals. This course leads to a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. This is a nationally and internationally recognized certification in project management offered by the Project Management Institute.

This course concentrates on the process of database design. Students will understand how to plan, analyze, implement, and maintain Database Management Systems (DBMS). Students will use relational DBMS software to store, access and manage data and learn how to utilize the information to facilitate decision-making. Students learn how to incorporate business management and network management principals to support organizational goals. Problem resolution in an enterprise environment is emphasized.

This course explores the deployment, management, and maintenance of Microsoft collaboration systems, focusing on technologies such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange and covers the configuration of user access, security settings, and the integration of Microsoft 365 services with existing IT infrastructure. Students will learn how to create, manage, and support a collaborative environment that enhances productivity and connectivity in an organization.

This course offers a pathway to understanding the intricacies of architecting robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. Students will explore the fundamentals of cloud architecture, including core concepts of cloud services, cloud infrastructure design, and the various cloud service and deployment models. They will learn to design cloud environments that are resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.

Identity and access management (IAM) is at the heart of security management and is key to maintaining a
secure environment. Compromising identity is the main aim of most attacks on data confidentiality. In this
course, you’ll learn about physical and logical access control, the proper management of identity and
identification of the identity lifecycle, and attacks to access control and their mitigation. You’ll also learn
about the design and components of network systems, how to implement secure systems, and how to
mitigate common attacks. Identity and access management deals with how users within an organization are given an identity – and how it is protected, including saving critical applications, data, and systems from unauthorized access while managing the identities and access rights of people both inside and outside the organization. Identity and access management has to do with the efficiency and effectiveness of controls. Are the controls doing the right thing in an intelligent way? How can we align these controls with the business processes for a mature solution?
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321

The course covers how and why decisions to manage scarce resources are made and how they affect one another in the economy. Topics include consumer and producer behavior, the nature of supply and demand, the different kinds of markets and how they function, and the welfare outcomes of consumers and producers.

This course provides a thorough understanding of how to use cloud technologies to collect, process, analyze, and visualize large datasets for informed decision-making. Students will learn about the architecture and infrastructure of cloud data services, data warehousing solutions, and BI tools that are essential for creating scalable data analytics platforms

This course provides a comprehensive review and assessment of knowledge necessary for attaining the AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification, an advanced certification. A series of assessment exams will be used to validate a student’s understanding of the common body of knowledge acquired in the prerequisite cloud computing courses. The goal of this course is to provide students an advanced cloud computing certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification process.

This course is one of three tactical-level cybersecurity courses. In Security Engineering, students will learn how to design the implementation and monitoring of information technology assets. Other topics include those controls used to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321