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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2017-2018 Catalog Program: Network Systems Technology [2027] Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Network Systems Technology [2027]

Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Director

William Culver
941-752-5509 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65509 Venice
culverw@scf.edu

Program Goal

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as cabling specialist, PC support technician, network control operator, data communications analyst, help desk specialist, network technician, computer security specialist, network specialist, network manager, network systems analyst, network systems technician, network troubleshooter, WAN/LAN manager or systems administrator.

The content includes, but is not limited to, how to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and manage computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. Students will be prepared to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to the workplace utilizing technical skills learned during the program.

General Education Courses

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
  • Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. Excluding MGF 1106 and MGF 1107 (3 Credit Hours)
  • Social Sciences Choose from Area III, A.S.  (3 Credit Hours)
  • Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
  • Natural Science Choose from Area V, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)

    • Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

    Program Courses (All Specializations)

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)
    CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
    CTS 1150C - Microcomputer Hardware and Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)

     

    CIS 2931 - Current Issues in Computing OR (3 Credit Hours)
    CGS 1949 - Co-op Work Experience in Computer Science (3 credit hour format only) (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)

     

    CGS 1543 - Database Design and Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
    CTS 2390 - Installing and Configuring Windows Server (3 Credit Hours)
    CIS 1355 - Security Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 2854 - Wireless Networks (3 Credit Hours)
    CTS 2321 - Linux System Administration (3 Credit Hours)

    Subtotal Credit Hours: 30

    Three Specialization Choices

    Students must choose either the Network Security/Cybersecurity, Network Administration, or Network Infrastructure Specialization.

    Network Security/Cybersecurity Specialization Courses

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    CIS 2352 - Ethical Hacking (3 Credit Hours)
    CAP 2140 - Data Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
    CAP 2141 - Data Forensics II (3 Credit Hours)
    CIS 2938 - Current Issues in Cybersecurity (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 2890 - Network Infrastructure Security (3 Credit Hours)

    Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

    Network Administration Specialization Courses

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    CTS 2391 - Administering Windows Server (3 Credit Hours)
    CTS 2392 - Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 1605 - CCNA1 Introduction to Networks (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 1610 - CCNA2 Routing and Switching Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
    CTS 2433 - SQL Implementation (3 Credit Hours)

    Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

    Network Infrastructure Specialization Courses

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    CET 1605 - CCNA1 Introduction to Networks (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 1610 - CCNA2 Routing and Switching Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 2615 - CCNA3 Scaling Networks (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 2620 - CCNA4 Connecting Networks (3 Credit Hours)
    CET 2890 - Network Infrastructure Security (3 Credit Hours)

    Subtotal Credit Hourse: 15

    Total Credit Hours: 60

    Note(s):

    This program will require some or all classes to be taken at one campus location. Contact the program director for specific details.

    Articulated credit from a technical college/secondary school may be applicable. Contact Career and Technical Education for more information.

    Related certificates are offered. See Network Security [3007] , Network Server Administration [3006] and Network Infrastructure [3033] listings.

    Degree Pathway

    Required Courses and recommended Sequence: The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental courses and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online degree planner for the catalog year that they entered the college, and contact their program manager to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

    Please follow link to: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/degree-pathways.asp

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