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 | |