Networking Technology - A25340
As computer networking becomes an increasingly routine part of our daily lives, the jobs of computer networking specialists and administrators become more important. It is the job of the computer-networking specialist to keep the networks working. Once a network goes down, many businesses cease to function until it returns to normal. Computer networking specialists are being called upon more and more to safeguard individual, company, and government information through constantly changing security processes.
This program will prepare you for employment supporting network
infrastructure environments. You will learn how to use technology to
provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and
video communications in business, industry, and education.
Course
work includes design, installation, configuration, and management of
network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems.
Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network
software and the implementation and management of hardware such as
switches and routers.
Graduates may find employment in
entry-level jobs as local area network managers, network operators,
network analysts, and network technicians. Graduates may also be
qualified to take certification examinations for various network
industry certifications.
Vendor Certifications
Coursework for this program will help you prepare for the following vendor certifications:
- IC3 (Internet and Computer Core) Certification,
- MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
- A+ Exam
- Network+ Exam
- Security+ Exam
Please see the Academic Catalog for information on which courses to take to prepare for an exam.
Courses
See the suggested course sequence below or look at the Networking Technology degree checksheet. For more information, see the Academic Catalog.
General Education Courses
COM 110 Introduction to Communication
ENG 111 Expository Writing
HUM 115 Critical Thinking
MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics
PSY 150 General Psychology
Major Core Courses
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
CIS 115 Intro to Programming & Logic
CTS 115 Info Systems Business Concepts
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support
DBA 110 Database Concepts
NET 125 Networking Basics
NET 126 Routing Basics
NET 225 Routing & Switching I
NET 226 Routing & Switching II
NET 289 Networking Project
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts
NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User
NOS 130 Windows Single User
NOS 230 Windows Admin I
SEC 110 Security Concepts
Other Major Courses
COE 111 Co-Op Work Experience
CTS 220 Adv Hardware/Software Support
CTS 287 Emerging Technologies
DBA 115 Database Applications
NOS 231 Windows Admin II
Other Required Courses
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
Total Semester Hour Credits for AAS Degree 74
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