144 College of Applied Science and Technology NTM 2435 - Cisco Advanced LAN and WAN Switching and Routing Theory and Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course is the second in a two-course series designed to prepare students to pass the examinations for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This course covers advanced router configurations, LAN switching theory and VLANs, advanced LAN and LAN switched design, Novell IPX, WAN theory design and technology, PPP, frame relay, ISDN, network troubleshooting, national SCANs skills, and threaded case studies. Prerequisite: NTM 2415 . NTM 2531 - Exploring Multimedia Applications Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Capabilities and limitations of multimedia technology, evaluation of multimedia products, and creation of a multimedia portfolio. Prerequisite: NTM 1700 or NTM 1701 / NTM 1501. NTM 2532 - Web Page Design and Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Build familiarity with features of software in order to plan, design, and implement a successful web site, and to understand the technicalities of the World Wide Web and the Internet. Prerequisite: NTM 1700 or NTM 1701 /NTM 1501. NTM 2533 - Image Editing Solutions Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] In this course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of a bitmap image editing program such as Adobe Photoshop. You will work primarily with digital photos and scanned images. The following image editing workflow will be learned: image capture, cropping, color correction, tonal adjustments, noise reduction, retouch, creative effects, and exporting. You will merge images into a collage using masking, blend modes, and adjustment layer techniques. Prerequisite: NTM 1700 or NTM 1701 /NTM 1501 and NTM 1702 /NTM 1502 . NTM 2534 - Video Editing Techniques Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Using video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, students will combine many separate video recordings to create short digital movies. The following steps of the video production process will be completed: creating storyboards; shooting the video and recording the audio; capturing resources to the computer; importing resources into a video project; adding titles, graphics, transitions, and effects; and exporting the video to formats for the computer, television, DVDs, and the Web. Prerequisite: NTM 1700 or NTM 1701 / NTM 1501 and NTM 1702 /NTM 1502 and NTM 1703 /NTM 1503. NTM 2610 - NetWare Administration Credits: (3) This is the introductory course to Novell Administration involving setting up, managing, and using basic network services, including file systems, network printing, security, and Z.E.N. Works. After completing this course and successfully passing the Novell test, the candidate becomes a Certified Novell Administrator (CNA). Prerequisite: NTM 1700 or NTM 1701 /NTM 1501 and NTM 1702 /NTM 1502 and NTM 1703 /NTM 1503. NTM 2710 - Switching and Transmission Network Systems Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Management of switching and transport systems and their technologies from industry carrier systems to private business networks. Complete hands-on labs focusing on TDM voice, data, and transport network systems equipment. Basic IP labs are also completed. Prerequisite: NTM 2300 . NTM 2720 - Transport Media & Emerging Technologies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Investigation into the common types of telecommunications transport media, including the typical uses, operating characteristics, business applications, and emerging technologies in the marketplace. Prerequisite: NTM 2300 . NTM 2730 - Transmission Network Applications Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Hands-on labs working with fiber, Ethernet, TDM, and IP voice, data, and transport network systems. Installation and troubleshooting of multiplexers, switches, routers, VoIP equipment, etc. Run applications over Internet and private LAN/WAN networks. Discussion of new technologies. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NTM 2710 . NTM 2860 - Business Systems Technologies Practicum Credits: (1-6) Open to all students who meet the minimum requirements of the department for business-related on-the-job experiences. Approval of instructor and employer is required. Amount of credit will be determined by the department. NTM 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog