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Networking Technology - Networking Security

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 diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D25340N1)

Diploma

D25340NS
NC CIP: 11.0901
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NET 125	Networking Basics	1	4	0	3
NET 126	Routing Basics	1	4	0	3
NOS 110	Operating System Concepts REVISED 2016FA	2	3	0	3
SEC 110	Security Concepts	2	2	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers REVISED 2016FA	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
	Total:	7	15	0	14

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
NOS 120	Linux/UNIX Single User	2	2	3
NOS 130	Windows Single User	2	2	3
NOS 230	Windows Admin I	2	2	3
SEC 150	Secure Communications	2	2	3
SEC 160	Security Administration I	2	2	3
	Total:	10	10	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NOS 220	Linux/UNIX Admin I	2	2	0	3
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	4	4	0	6

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3
SEC 210	Intrusion Detection	2	2	3
	Total:	5	2	6

Total Credit Hours: 41

Additional Information

The Networking Technology Security diploma prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments with an emphasis on network security.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D25340NS