Network Systems Technology [2027]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

William Culver
941-752-5509
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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer network maintenance and support.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computer networking.
Demonstrate an understanding of common operating system concepts and associated practices.
Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in network security essentials.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of project management concepts and processes.
Demonstrate an understanding of the directory infrastructure and installation.
Demonstrate an understanding of group policy.
Demonstrate an understanding of implementing sites to manage active directory replication.
Demonstrate an understanding of maintaining directory availability.
Demonstrate how to install and deploy a server operating system.
Demonstrate how to provide infrastructure services.
Demonstrate how to provide file and print services.
Demonstrate how to provide remote and wireless network access.
Demonstrate how to monitor and maintain network servers and services.
Demonstrate an understanding of securing data transmission and authentication.
Demonstrate an understanding of planning for business continuity and high availability.
Demonstrate workplace-readiness skills.

General Education Courses

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)

Choose (12) courses from below:
GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 1150 - Microcomputer Hardware and Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1543 - Database Design and Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2143 - Server Fundamentals (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)
CET 2890 - Network Infrastructure Security (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2510 - Programming Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2931 - Current Issues in Computing (3 Credit Hours) OR
CIS 2938 - Current Issues in Cybersecurity (3 Credit Hours) OR
CGS 1949 - Co-op Work Experience in Computer Science (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours) (3 credit hour format only)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 36

Three Specialization Choices

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

Network Security/Cybersecurity Specialization Courses

CAP 2140 - Data Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
CAP 2141 - Data Forensics II (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2352 - Ethical Hacking (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 9

Network Administration Specialization Courses

CTS 2375 - Cloud Services (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2937 - Current Issues in Computer Administration (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2433 - SQL Implementation (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 9

Network Infrastructure Specialization Courses

CET 1605 - CCNA1 Introduction to Networks (3 Credit Hours)
CET 1610 - CCNA2 Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
CET 2615 - CCNA3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 9

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. For more information click here: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/Career_Pthwys.asp.

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