Programs of Study [School of Computer Science and the Arts]
COMPUTER SPECIALIST – NETWORK TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. (CST)
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Network Technology prepares students who are new to the industry or upgrading an existing skill set for jobs in the networking and telecommunications f ields. Graduates are eligible to take appropriate certification exams and can expect to work as entry-level engineers, administrators, or help desk technicians. The program has a problem-based learning approach that focuses on the needed skills of design, implementation, and troub leshooting to a variety of implementations and platforms such as Microsoft Windows, Novell, Linux, and Cisco. Our hands-on philosophy starts with ensuring basic understanding from the hardw are level up. Students have an opportunity to apply their skills in an internship. Students wishing to obtain cer tifications will gain a solid foundation in the material covered on the following exams: • Certified Cisco Administrator (CCNA) • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) • Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) • CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+
First Semester (fall) BUS 120 Intro to Business Organization ENG 105 College English I NET 111 (8wks) A+ Essentials NET 121 (8wks) A+ Practical Application Elective General Elective
Second Semester (spring) ENG 106 College English II or Technical or 107u Writing Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective Math+ NET 138 (8wks) Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure NET 210 Linux Installation and Administration
• troubleshoot personal computer hardware and software problems. • install and administer network and client operating systems. • implement TCP/IP with IPV4 or IPV6. • program and configure Cisco routers and switches. • implement WAN technologies such as PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay. • analyze security needs and implement solutions.
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3 3 3 3.5 3.5 16
Third Semester (fall) NET 128 (8wks) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 3.5 NET 148 (8wks) Windows Server 2008 Administration3.5 NET 160 (8wks) CCNA 1–Networking Fundamentals 3.5 NET 165 (8wks) CCNA 2–Routing Protocols and Concepts 3.5 Elective Social Science or Humanities 3 17 Fourth Semester (spring) NET 170 (8wks) CCNA 3–LAN Switching and Wireless NET 175 (8wks) CCNA 4–Accessing WANS NET 280 Computer Specialist–Networking Practicum CFS 155 Network Security Elective Math or Science+
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 15
Credit Total
3.5 3.5 2 3.5 3–5 15.5–17.5 63.5–65.5
CIS 105 must be taken in the first semester unless student receives a score of at least 18 in the pre-test. +Students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university are advised to consult that institution’s catalog to determine the appropriate mathematics sequence and transferability of courses. uIf a student wishes to transfer to a four -year institution, it is strongly suggested they take ENG 106.