Networking Technology
Curriculum Description
The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to use technologies 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, depending on their local program.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
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POS Approved: Fall 2008
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| NET 125 | Networking Basics | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating System Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 13 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| NET 225 | Routing & Switching I | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 226 | Routing & Switching II | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Linux/UNIX Admin I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Windows Admin I | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 10 | 16 | 0 | 18 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Info Sys Business Concept | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| CTS 118 | IS Professional Comm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 3 | 0 | 11 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Network Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Networking Project | (1) | (4) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 73
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, or PHI 240. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Elective Group 1- Select two: CTS 155, CTS 250, CTS 286, NET 175, NET 270, NET 271, NOS 221, NOS 231, SEC 150, SEC 210
Elective Group 2 – Select two: CIS 277, CTS 287, NET 272, NET 273, NOS 222, NOS 232, SEC 160, WEB 110
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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