Purpose
The Network Administration Concentration of the Networking AAS program prepares graduates with knowledge and skills in networking, computer support, and data communications. Graduates are eligible to take appropriate certification exams (such as A+, Network+, Novell CNA, Microsoft MCP, Security+ and Cisco CCNA) and can expect to work as entry-level network engineers, administrators, or computer support technicians. This program requires extensive hands-on work in computer labs featuring state-of the-art equipment.
Program Objectives
A graduate should be able to:
- apply critical thinking, team building, and problem solving skills.
- demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
- describe OSI layers and their functionality.
- analyze and solve computer hardware and software problems.
- program and configure Cisco routers and switches.
- design, implement, and maintain a LAN or WAN.
- become proficient in Linux/UNIX system administration.
- be prepared, with appropriate study, to take industry standard certification exams such as Network+, A+, CNA, MCP, CCNA and Security+.
Computer Support Specialist Concentration
Purpose
The Computer Support Specialist Concentration of the Networking AAS program prepares graduates with knowledge and skills in the areas of computer hardware, software, and network support. Graduates are eligible to take appropriate certification exams (such as A+, Network+, Novell CNA and Microsoft MCDST) and can expect to work as an entry-level computer support, computer repair, or help desk technician. This program requires extensive hands-on work in computer labs featuring state-of the-art equipment.
Concentration Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- apply critical thinking, team building, and problem solving skills.
- demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
- describe OSI layers and their functionality.
- describe the methods for planning and constructing an efficient help desk operation
- become proficient in the installation and support of Netware, Linux/UNIX and Windows operating systems.
- analyze and solve computer hardware and software problems.
- be prepared, with appropriate study, to take industry standard certification exams such as Network+, A+, CNA and MCDST.
Curriculum
First Semester
Second Semester
ENG 117
or
ENG 115 |
Writing For Business and Industry
or
Writing For Technical Communication |
3 |
| CIS |
Concentration Requirement 1 |
3 |
CIS 1101
or
CIS 111 |
Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming
or
Introduction to Computer Science |
3 |
| CIS 156 |
NetWare Administration and Support |
3 |
| Elective |
MGT 110, MGT 111 or ACC 111 |
3 |
| (15 Credit Hours) |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 62-63
Network Administration
Concentration Requirements
CIS 171 - Network Routing Fundamentals
CIS 142 - Linux Administration, or
CIS 258 - Advanced Windows 2003 Management and Support, or
MGT/CIS 231 - Project Management
CIS 172 - LAN Switching and Wireless Technology
CIS 172B - Accessing the WAN
CIS 275 - Network Security Fundamentals
Computer Support Specialist
Concentration Requirements
CIS 173 - Customer Service Skills for the Help Desk
CIS 215 - Decision Making with Spreadsheets
CIS 274 - Troubleshooting Desktop Applications
Open Elective
