Networking System Administration
| Major: 3208 First Term: 2011 Summer I Final Term: Current Award: AAS Total Credits: 63-66 CIPS Code: 11.0901 | Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: College-Specific Occupational Area: Information Technology / Computer Science Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12) GPA: 2.00 |
Detailed Program Information | |
Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Networking System Administration program provides students with background knowledge and skills required for learning the specific tasks and industry recognized standards associated with computer networks and data communications. The student will develop skills and knowledge required to perform local area network administration and management. The curriculum combines course in network administration with a General Education component.
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
The Network core courses will also prepare students towards industry certifications
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
The Network core courses will also prepare students towards industry certifications
| Program Prerequisites | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: 0-3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading(3) OR Equivalent by assessment | 0-3 | |
| Required Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: 26-27 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) | 3 | |
| + | BPC170 | Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep | 3 |
| + | BPC270 | Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep | 3 |
| CIS126++ | Linux Operating System (any module) (1-3) | 3 | |
| MST150 | Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR | ||
| MST150++ | Microsoft Windows (any module) (3) | 3 | |
| + | CIS266 | Network Integration Capstone | 4 |
| + | CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security (3) OR | |
| CNT205 | Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (4) OR | ||
| CIS271DL | Linux Security (3) | 3-4 | |
| CNT140AA | Cisco Networking Fundamentals | 4 | |
| Restricted Electives | |||
| Credits: 15 | |||
| Students should select 15 credits from the following, except any courses used to satisfy Required Courses area. | |||
| + | CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | 3 |
| + | CIS238DL | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| + | CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | 3 |
| + | CIS240DL | Linux Network Administration | 3 |
| + | CIS247DA | Cyber Forensics and Incident Handling | 3 |
| + | CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | 3 |
| + | CIS271DL | Linux Security | 3 |
| MST150 | Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR | ||
| MST150++ | Microsoft Windows (any module) (3) | 3 | |
| + | MST155DA | Windows Server Network Infrastructure Configuration | 4 |
| + | MST157DA | Active Directory Windows Server Configuration | 4 |
| MST158DA | Windows Server Administration | 4 | |
| + | CNT150AA | Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts | 4 |
| + | CNT160AA | Cisco Local Area Networking (LAN) Switching and Wireless | 4 |
| + | CNT170AA | Cisco Accessing the Wide-Area Network (WAN) | 4 |
| + | CNT2++++ | Any 200-level CNT Cisco Network Technology course | 4 |
| General Education Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-24 | ||
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-14 | ||
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | ||
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | ||
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | ||
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 | |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | ||
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | ||
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | ||
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 | |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0 | ||
| Met by CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment in the Program Prerequisites area. | 0 | ||
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 | ||
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | ||
| satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course. | 3-5 | ||
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. | 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. | 3 | ||
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area. | 4 | ||
| Program Competencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Install and troubleshoot microcomputer problems, including startup, operation, keyboard, display, and other hardware components, interfaces, operating systems and application software. (BPC170, BPC270) | ||
| 2. | Explain the role of computer technology, concepts, and terminology in business and society. (CIS105, BPC110) | ||
| 3. | Explain and define common networking terminology, planning, design and basic networking concepts. (CNT140AA) | ||
| 4. | Administer a network using Microsoft Windows operating systems. (MST150, MST150++) | ||
| 5. | Use troubleshooting techniques to configure, diagnose, and service a variety of networking equipment. (CIS266) | ||
| 6. | Evaluate, explain, and apply basic security concepts and procedures associated with data, information and networks. (CIS270, CNT205, CIS271DL) | ||
| 7. | Identify, define and use software components of the Unix or Linux operating system. (CIS126++) | ||
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.