Network Management, A.S.

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This program provides the student with a background in local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) design and implementation. Network administration issues are also addressed. This program helps to prepare a student to pursue certification as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate. Graduates will be prepared to enter the networking field at a technician level. Graduates will be able to assist in the design and installation of network solutions for businesses, schools or government offices.

Student Learning Outcomes

Design and implement a network cable plan according to current standards.
Manage switches and routers in a LAN/WAN environment.
Set up network devices such as servers, printers and host computers.
Set up and manage user network accounts.
Communicate effectively with technical personnel.

Required Courses

General Education Core

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
Choose one of the following courses:
EGR 2000 - Engineering Communication Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 24

Total Credits Required: 34

Approved Electives: 3 Credits

Approved - Elective Credit(s): 3

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements, not required for CPS students
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 15

Total Credits Required: 61

2-Year Plan

Semester I

CS 1250 - Problem Solving for Programmers Credit(s): 3
CS 1500 - Introduction to Server Systems Credit(s): 3
ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3

Total: 16

Semester II

ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
CS 2010 - Discrete Math for Computing Credit(s): 3
IS 1300 - Programming I Credit(s): 3
NET 1200 - Network Design I Credit(s): 3
NET 1500 - Circuits & Signals Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester III

NET 1250 - Network Design II Credit(s): 3
NET 2000 - Windows Networking Credit(s): 3
NET 2300 - Script Programming Credit(s): 3
Approved - Elective Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:

EGR 2000 - Engineering Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester IV

Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
NET 2200 - Advanced Routing & Switching Credit(s): 3
NET 2500 - Linux Networking Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

Network Management, A.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

Required Courses

General Education Core

Total Credits Required: 24

Network Management Core

Total Credits Required: 34

Approved Electives: 3 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

Total Credits Required: 61

2-Year Plan

Semester I

Total: 16

Semester II

Total: 15

Semester III

Choose one of the following two courses:

Total: 15

Semester IV

Total: 15

Total Credits Required: 61