Computer Networking Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
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Curriculum Code No. 2136
This associate degree major enables graduates to qualify for entry-level advanced positions in computer communications. Major requirements can be met in a two academic year period of full-time study. Graduates might be employed in positions with job titles such as network administrator, network technician, field service engineer, or related occupations. Students who complete this program may be prepared to sit for industry certification exams, such as those offered by Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA.
Graduates of this program are able to
- install, maintain, and troubleshoot modern network hardware and software;
- design, implement and administer the user's network environment - including file sharing and printing; and
- devise a network security plan using modern Network Operating Systems, technologies and protocols.
Degree Course Requirements*
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking F,5 | 3 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business 3,4,8 | 3 |
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems F,9 | 3 |
| CISC128 Comparative Operating Systems | 4 |
| CISC143 Essentials of Networking F,7 | 4 |
| CISC144 Introduction to Microsoft DesktopF | 4 |
| CISC201 Managing & Maintaining the PC F | 4 |
| CISC202 Network Administration F | 4 |
| CISC244 Intro to Microsoft Server F | 4 |
| CISC234 Topics in Networking F | 3 |
| CISC235 Network Devices (CISCO) F | 4 |
| CISC245 Network Security and Troubleshooting F9 | 4 |
| Computing Electives D | 6-8 |
| Arts/Humanities B,1 | 3 |
| College Level Writing A,C,2,4,10 | 6 |
| College Level Mathematics A,E,6 | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 63-66 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CISC128 Comparative Operating Systems | 4 |
| CISC143 Essentials of Networking F,7 | 4 |
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems F,9 | 3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| College Level Writing A,C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| College Level MathematicsA,E,6 | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18-19 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CISC201 Managing & Maintaining the PC F | 4 |
| CISC202 Network Administration F | 4 |
| College Level WritingA,C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| Computing Elective D | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14-15 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CISC144 Introduction to Microsoft Desktop F | 4 |
| CISC244 Microsoft Server F | 4 |
| CISC235 Network Devices (CISCO) F | 4 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business 3,4,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CISC234 Topics in Networking F | 3 |
| CISC245 Network Security and Troubleshooting F,9 | 4 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking F,5 | 3 |
| Computing Elective D | 3-4 |
| Arts/Humanities B,1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-17 |
A Placement testing required.
B Consult the list of courses approved for this category. Any course may
be chosen.
C Select any two of the following (with proper prerequisites):
MGMT135, COMP110, COMP111, COMP114
D Choose any CISC or SCIE206.
E Consult an advisor. At least one course must be chosen from the following:
CISC127, MATH115, MATH117, MATH120, MATH122, MATH125 or MATH140.
F Course requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.
NOTE: Computer classes may be expensive. Purchase of equipment may be required.