IT-Network Administration (AAS.ITNET)

The concentration in Network Administration provides an intensive course of study that prepares a student to work in a business environment while maintaining or administering a microcomputer network. The core required classes cover general areas in information technology and the concentration classes cover both the physical network and operating system environment in great detail. Many of the classes can be used as preparation for various hardware, networking, and OS certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco and others.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2021 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CIS-160
Practical Software Application 
CIS-160
Practical Software Application
Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology 
CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology
This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)

Course Outline
3.0
CIS-156
Computer Logic 
CIS-156
Computer Logic
This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
EET-060
Computer Hardware 
EET-060
Computer Hardware
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer hardware and give students hands-on experience in assembling, upgrading and troubleshooting basic computer systems and hardware.

Course Outline
3.0
SFS-101
Strategies for Success 
SFS-101
Strategies for Success
Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: introduction to college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills, including time and stress management.

Course Outline
OR
PED ---
P.E. Elective 
PED ---
P.E. Elective


OR
HED ---
Health Elective 
HED ---
Health Elective


2.0
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IT Elective 
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IT Elective


2.0

Semester Totals
16.0
Second Semester
CIS-079
Client Operating System 
CIS-079
Client Operating System
A comprehensive examination of Client Operating Systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft client operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
CIS-081
Networking Essentials 
CIS-081
Networking Essentials
An introduction to networking technology for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the internet. Designed for those seeking a career in network administration and support or those seeking professional certification. Leads toward Network+ Certification. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
CIS-060
Project Management 
CIS-060
Project Management
An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
+
2.0
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline
3.0
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway
Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.

Course Outline
* OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
ENG-120
Composition I
Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.

Course Outline
*
3.0
MAT-090
Math for Computer Applications 
MAT-090
Math for Computer Applications
Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems.

Course Outline
* OR
MAT 1--
Math Elective 
MAT 1--
Math Elective


*
3.0

Semester Totals
17.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CIS-070
Network Security 
CIS-070
Network Security
An overview course of security topics as it applies to a typical Server-based network. Course of study includes Security+ Exam content: authentication, remote access, external attacks, intrusion detection, web and email security, and disaster recovery. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*+
3.0
CIS-084
Server Operating Systems 
CIS-084
Server Operating Systems
A comprehensive examination of server operating systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft server operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*
3.0
CIS-087
TCP/IP and Routing 
CIS-087
TCP/IP and Routing
An in-depth study of the TCP/IP protocol and router technology. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, and administration of routers in an Internet, intranet or LAN environment. Troubleshooting, network integration and other support issues will also be discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*+
3.0
CIS-073
Survey of Operating Systems 
CIS-073
Survey of Operating Systems
An overview study of Operating Systems from command line systems through 32-bit and 64-bit GUI interface Operating Systems. The broad exposure is appropriate for the beginner, but the depth of study also makes it appropriate for the advanced student. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
+
3.0
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology 
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology
Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology.

Course Outline
OR
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Social Science Elective 
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Social Science Elective


**
3.0
BUS-142
Introduction to Business 
BUS-142
Introduction to Business
Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals
18.0
Second Semester
CIS-053
Wireless Networking 
CIS-053
Wireless Networking
An overview course of wireless LAN technologies and implementations. Course of study includes both theory and configuration of current wireless devices, details of 802.11 standards and discussions of security implementations and concerns. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*+++
3.0
CIS-085
Adv Server Operating System 
CIS-085
Adv Server Operating System
An advanced course in the design, installation, configuration, and support of a Local Area Network using the server operating systems and their tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*
3.0
CIS-089
Advanced Routing 
CIS-089
Advanced Routing
An in-depth look at the components of the Routing and Switching and the tools that are used in the implementation, configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of the LAN/WAN environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*+++
3.0
CIS-074
IT Seminar 
CIS-074
IT Seminar
Places emphasis on the student's on-the-job experiences. Job related aptitude tests as well as job hunting techniques are discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
1.0
ITT-043
IT Net Admin Degree Internship 
ITT-043
IT Net Admin Degree Internship
Designed to give Network Administration students on-the-job experience. The students must work in the community in a computer-related area. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*
2.0
ECO-231
Principles of Econ I (Macro) 
ECO-231
Principles of Econ I (Macro)
Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.

Course Outline
OR
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Social Science Elective 
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Social Science Elective


3.0
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IT Elective 
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IT Elective


**
2.0

Semester Totals
17.0

Total Program Hours

68.0