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 115 Intro to Business 3 credits
CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications 3 credits
COM 115 Public Speaking OR
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
ENG 121 English Composition II OR
ENG 131 Technical Writing I 3 credits
MAT 121 College Algebra 4 credits
Major Courses (25 credit hours)
CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems 3 credits
CIS 202 Automated Project Mgmt: MS Project 3 credits
CIS 287 Coop Education Career Training 3 credits
CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ 4 credits
CNG 124 Networking I: Network + 3 credits
CNG 125 Networking II: Network + 3 credits
CNG 131 Network Security Fundamentals 3 credits
CNG 224 Microsoft Windows Wireless Network 3 credits
Computer Network Technology Concentrations:
Students must choose from one of the following concentrations:
MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) (18 credit hours)
CNG 211 Windows Configuration: (OS) 3 credits
CNG 212 Manage a MS Windows Server Environment 4 credits
CNG 213 Implement a MS Windows Network Infrastructure 4 credits
CNG 226 Implementing and Managing MS Exchange 3 credits
CNG 216 Plan a MS Windows Server 4 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 Concentration 62 credit hours
CCNA (Cisco Network Administrator) (CCNA) (20 credit hours)
CNG 260 CISCO Network Associate I 5 credits
CNG 261 CISCO Network Associate II 5 credits
CNG 262 CISCO Network Associate III 5 credits
CNG 263 CISCO Network Associate IV 5 credits
Total A.A.S. with CCNA Concentration 61 credit hours
UNIX Network Administration (15 credit hours)
CIS 220 Fundamentals of Unix (Linux) 3 credits
CIS 222 UNIX System Administration 3 credits
CIS 232 Unix Shell Programming 3 credits
CSC 160 Computer Science I (Language) 4 credits
CSC 268 Programming in Perl 2 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 220 Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux) 3 credits
CIS 232 Unix Shell Programming 3 credits
CNG 136 Guide to Disaster Recovery 3 credits
CNG 253 Firewalls and How They Work 3 credits
CNG 257 Network Defense and Counter Measures 3 credits
CNG 258 Computer Forensics 4 credits
Total A.A.S. with Security Concentration 60 credit hours