Networking Specialist Degree (NS13) Degree
Program Description:
The Computer Information Systems Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
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Entrance date: Each semester
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
| ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION– | Reading | 236 | ACCUPLACER- | Sentence Skills | 70 |
| Writing | 249 | Reading Comprehension | 64 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 237 | Algebra | 57 |
High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.
Credits required for graduation: 66
Beginning Spring 2022 (January 2022), ALL FIRST TIME college students will be required to take the College Success (COLL 1020) course.
| General Education Core Courses 15 credits | |
|---|---|
| Area I - Language Arts/Communications | |
| ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. |
3 |
| Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics | |
| MATH 1111College Algebra
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry. |
3 |
| Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts | |
| Program-Specific Gen. Ed. Course Requirements (3) |
| Occupational Courses 35 credits | |
|---|---|
| COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy
Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software. |
3 |
| CIST 1001Computer Concepts
Provides an overview of information systems, computers and technology. Topics include: Information Systems and Technology Terminology, Computer History, Data Representation, Data Storage Concepts, Fundamentals of Information Processing, Fundamentals of Information Security, Information Technology Ethics, Fundamentals of Hardware Operation, Fundamentals of Networking, Fundamentals of the Internet, Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts, Fundamentals of Software, (System and Application), System Development Methodology, Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal), Mobile computing. |
4 |
| CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts
Prerequisite: CIST 1001 Provides an overview of modern operating systems and their use in home and small business environments. Activities will utilize the graphical user interface (GUI) and command line environment (CLI) This will include operating system fundamentals; installing, configuring, and upgrading operating systems; managing storage, file systems, hardware and system resources; troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of operating systems; and networking. |
3 |
| CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance
Prerequisite: CIST 1130 This course serves to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security along with the skills required to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components with an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system, perform basic troubleshooting techniques, utilize proper safety procedures, and effectively interact with customers and peers. This course is designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination. |
4 |
| CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals
Prerequisites: CIST 1401, CIST 1130 This course provides a broad overview of information security. It covers terminology, history, security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal, ethical, and professional issues in information security. |
3 |
| Select one of two courses below for Introductory-Level Networking Class for a min. of 4 cr.: | |
| CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals
Prerequisite: CIST 1001 Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA's broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security. |
4 |
| CIST 2451Introduction to Networks
This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging network technology. Topics include basics network concepts, basic network device configuration, network protocols and models, network access, Ethernet and access control, end to end communications, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting, fundamental application services, security, and network performance. |
4 |
| See advisor for list of approved CIS elective courses for min. 14 cr.: |
| Completion of one of two Specializations: | |
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| Microsoft Specialization-8M13 16 credits | |
| CIST 2411Microsoft Client
Prerequisite: CIST 1401 Provides the ability to implement, administrator, and troubleshoot Windows Professional Client as a desktop operating system in any network environment. |
4 |
| CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory Services
Prerequisite: CIST 2413 Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer Windows Server. Topics include server deployment, server management, monitor and maintain servers, application and data provisioning, and business continuity and high availability. |
4 |
| CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infrastructure
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer Microsoft Directory Services. |
4 |
| CIST 2414Microsoft Server Administrator
Prerequisite: CIST 1401 Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer a Microsoft network infrastructure. |
4 |
| Cisco Exploration Specialization-8C23 16 credits | |
| CIST 2451Introduction to Networks
This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging network technology. Topics include basics network concepts, basic network device configuration, network protocols and models, network access, Ethernet and access control, end to end communications, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting, fundamental application services, security, and network performance. |
4 |
| CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
Prerequisite: CIST 2451 This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. Topics include switched networks, routing concepts, routing in a switched network, static and dynamic routing, Single-Area OSPF, Access Control Lists, and IP Services (DHCP and NAT). |
4 |
| CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
Prerequisite: CIST 2452 This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also learn how to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. |
4 |
| CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks
Prerequisite: CIST 2453 This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Topics include introduction to WANs, private WAN technologies and protocols, Network Address Translation (NAT), public WAN technologies and protocols, network monitoring, and network troubleshooting. |
4 |
Faculty
Chair/Instructor Computer Programming, Networking & Information Technology Professional
CEIT Building, Room 201
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