Computer and Network Support - Certificate of Achievement (3321)
Division: Mathematics, Engineering Technologies and Computer Sciences (METCS) Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (6 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (3) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Technological Competency (3) | ||
| CSC 100 | Fundamental of Computer Scienc | 3 |
| Major Requirements (23 Credits) | ||
| CSC 113 | Intro Linux/UNIX Operating Sys | 4 |
| CSC 114 | Computer Networks I | 4 |
| CSC 116 | Intro to Comp/Network Security | 4 |
| CSC 137 | Intro. to Programming in Java | 3 |
| CSC 214 | Computer Networks II | 4 |
| CSC 253 | Intro. System & Cloud Admin. | 4 |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
Note: The minimum passing grade for all courses designated CSC is C. If you earn a grade below C, you need to repeat that course.
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ACC 102 Prin Accounting II Managerial, HST 131 Latin American History I, MTH 221 Calc with Analytic Geom III). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Describe and analyze hardware and software, components of a network and their interrelations;
- Explain network protocols and hierarchical relationships of hardware and software;
- Compare protocol models and select appropriate protocols for a particular design;
- Explain concepts and theories of networking and apply to various situations, which may involve classifying networks, analyzing performance, and implementing new technologies;
- Use resources to stay abreast of latest industry tools and techniques analyzing impacts on existing and applying to future situations;
- Manage multiple operating systems, systems software, network services, and security; and
- Evaluate and compare systems software and emerging technologies.