Computer Network Technology Degree Requirements

2009-2010 Catalog
Computer Network Technology A.A.S.

The Computer Network Technology program prepares individuals for jobs in the computer networking field. Students in this program gain hands-on experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the needed background to prepare to take the exams for Network+; Security+, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, CWNA, CWSP and Cisco CCNA or the National Association of Communications System Engineers (NACSE) NANS certification; these are the competency standards for network specialists in the computer industry.

General Education Courses(16 credit hours)
BUS 115Intro to Business3 credits
CIS 118Intro to PC Applications3 credits
COM 115Public Speaking OR 
COM 125Interpersonal Communication3 credits
ENG 121English Composition II OR 
ENG 131Technical Writing I3 credits
MAT 121College Algebra4 credits
Major Courses (25 credit hours)
CIS 124Intro to Operating Systems3 credits
CIS 202Automated Project Mgmt: MS Project3 credits
CIS 287Coop Education Career Training3 credits
CNG 121Computer Technician I: A+4 credits
CNG 124Networking I: Network +3 credits
CNG 125Networking II: Network +3 credits
CNG 131Network Security Fundamentals3 credits
CNG 224Microsoft Windows Wireless Network3 credits
Computer Network Technology Concentrations:
Students must choose from one of the following concentrations:
MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) (18 credit hours)
CNG 211Windows Configuration: (OS)3 credits
CNG 212Manage a MS Windows Server Environment4 credits
CNG 213Implement a MS Windows Network Infrastructure4 credits
CNG 226Implementing and Managing MS Exchange3 credits
CNG 216Plan a MS Windows Server4 credits
Electives (3 credit hours)
Students will select 3 credit hours from the CIS, CNG, CWB or CSC program areas.
Please see faculty advisor for information.
Total A.A.S. with MCSA Concentration62 credit hours
CCNA (Cisco Network Administrator) (CCNA)(20 credit hours)
CNG 260CISCO Network Associate I5 credits
CNG 261CISCO Network Associate II5 credits
CNG 262CISCO Network Associate III5 credits
CNG 263CISCO Network Associate IV5 credits
Total A.A.S. with CCNA Concentration 61 credit hours
UNIX Network Administration (15 credit hours)
CIS 220Fundamentals of Unix (Linux)3 credits
CIS 222UNIX System Administration3 credits
CIS 232Unix Shell Programming3 credits
CSC 160Computer Science I (Language)4 credits
CSC 268Programming in Perl2 credits
Electives (4 credit hours)
Students will select 4 credit hours from the CIS, CNG, CWB or CSC program areas.
Please see faculty advisor for information.
Total A.A.S. with UNIX Concentration 60 credit hours
Computer and Networking Security (19 credit hours)
CIS 220Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux)3 credits
CIS 232Unix Shell Programming3 credits
CNG 136Guide to Disaster Recovery3 credits
CNG 253Firewalls and How They Work3 credits
CNG 257Network Defense and Counter Measures3 credits
CNG 258Computer Forensics4 credits
Total A.A.S. with Security Concentration60 credit hours