Computer network technology
CNT-105
Associate in science degree - Microsoft Windows systems administration
The associate degree in computer networking - Microsoft Windows systems administration prepares a student for a career in information technology while enabling the student to earn an associate in science degree. The degree offers students a broad general education while integrating an indepth study of networking with Microsoft products. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year program should consult with a counselor regarding other course requirements. To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework for the major and complete all graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and other graduation requirements; however, the units are only counted once. major requirements
units
BUS 250 Business Communications I.............................3 CHEM 120 General College Chemistry I.............................5 CNT 105 Computer Networking Hardware/Software......3 CNT 114 Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration.................................3 CNT 117 Implementing Microsoft Windows Directory Services.............................................................3 COMSC 100 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems.............................................................3 COMSC 100L Introduction to Computer Software..................1 COMTC 110 Introduction to Computer Hardware/ Software............................................................4 PHYS 110 Elementary Physics...........................................3 plus at least 6 units from:
CNT 103 Voice, Video and Network Cabling...................1 CNT 116 Implementing Windows Server Enterprise.......3 CNT 118 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure......................................3 CNT 125 Introduction to Virtualization Technology.........3 CNT 138 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server...............................................3 CNT 148 Network Security and Ethical Hacking.............3 COMSC 121 Database Administration..................................4 total minimum required units
CNT-103
34
Voice, Video and Network Cabling
1 unit LR • May be repeated once • 18 hours lecture/36 hours laboratory per term
This course is designed to provide students with the practical aspects of design, installation, testing, and troubleshooting cable carrying voice, data, and video signals. This course is designed to provide students with job entry skills to install and terminate voice video and networking cable to industry standards. Students will terminate and test copper and fiberoptic cable. After completion of this course, students are able to be FOA certified. CSU
124
PROGRAM AND course DESCRIPTIONS
Computer Networking Hardware/ Software
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: COMSC 100 or equivalent • Note: May be repeated once when software and networking technologies are upgraded
This course is a foundation course that provides an overview of computer networking components. It provides the student with the concepts needed to work in a networking environment. This course explains and describes how computer networks are used, designed, installed, and the terminology associated with computer networks. This course begins to prepare students for the CompTIA Network + exam and is the introduction course for the Microsoft and Computer Technical Support programs. CSU
CNT-114
Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration
3 units SC • 45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: CNT 105 or equivalent; COMSC 100 or equivalent
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform administrative tasks in a singledomain Microsoft Windows network. The goal of this course is to provide individuals who are new to Microsoft Windows operating system with the knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows networks. This is an introductory course designed to provide knowledge of user accounts, groups and group scopes, permissions, security, Active Directory terminology, optimizing IP address allocation, utilities, and Web Services. CSU
CNT-116
Implementing Windows Server Enterprise
3 units LR • 45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: CNT 114 or equivalent • Note: May be repeated once when software and networking technologies are upgraded
Students will learn to install and configure Microsoft Windows Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or a domain. In addition, this course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows Server and to create file, print, and Terminal Servers. Students will administer an organizational unit within a single domain structure. CSU
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