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Computer Network Technology
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degree
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)
MAT 121	College Algebra	4 credits
COM 115	Public Speaking OR
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
ENG 121	English Composition I OR
ENG 131	Technical Writing I	3 credits
BUS 115	Intro to Business	3 credits
CIS 118	Intro to PC Applications	3 credits
Major Courses (25 credit hours)
CIS 124	Introduction 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 credits
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
MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) (24 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 215	Managing a Microsoft Windows Network Environment	3 credits
CNG 216	Plan a MS Windows Server Active Directory Infrastructure	4 credits
CNG 226	Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	3 credits
CNG 222	Designing a Windows Secure Network	3 credits
Total A.A.S. with MCSE Concentration		65 credit hours
CCNA (Cisco Network Administrator) (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 credits
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

Networking Certificates
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Microsoft 2003 Network Administrators. Students are encouraged to take the Microsoft Technical Certification tests to receive the MCP, MCSA and MCSE certification from Microsoft.

Note: Arapahoe Community College has no control over curriculum changes made by the agencies mentioned above.

MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator)
Certificate

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 Active Directory Infrastructure	4 credits
Electives		3 credits
Please select 3 credit hours from the CIS, CNG, CWB or CSC program areas. Please see faculty advisor for information.
Total		21 credits

MCSE (Windows Microsoft Certified System Engineer)
Certificate

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 215	Managing a Microsoft Windows Network Environment	3 credits
CNG 216	Plan a MS Windows Server Active Directory Infrastructure	4 credits
CNG 226	Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	3 credits
CNG 222	Designing a Windows Secure Network	3 credits
Total		24 credits

CCNA (Cisco Network) Administrator)
Certificate
This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Cisco Administrators. Students are encouraged to take the Cisco Technical Certification tests to receive the CCNA certification from Cisco.

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		20 credits

UNIX Network Administration
Certificate
TThis program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Unix administrators. This certificate covers different platforms of UNIX, including Solaris and Linux. This will provide students with the background to prepare for the Solaris System Administrator certification exam.

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 credits
Please select 4 credit hours from the CIS, CNG, CWB or CSC program areas. Please see faculty advisor for information.
Total		19 credits

Computer and Networking Security
Certificate
This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Computer/Networking Security Technicians. Students are encouraged to take the CWSP and Security+ tests to receive the industry certifications.

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		19 credits

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