Computer and Information Sciences - Networking Specialization AAS

Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model network protocols transmission media and networking hardware and software.

Overview of computer systems - hardware operating systems the Internet and application software including word processing spreadsheets presentation graphics and databases. Current topics such as the effect of computers on society and the history and use of computers in business educational and other interdisciplinary settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science.

Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.

Choose one from the following:

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
• SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication

Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.

Router configuration for local area networks and wide area networks. Includes Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques and intermediate routing protocols.

Introduction to the internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate transfer and publish information. Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet.

Custom operating system installation configuration and troubleshooting; management of file systems memory storage and peripheral devices.

In-depth study and applications of polynomial rational radical exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations using matrices.  Additional topics such as sequences permutations combinations and probability may be included as time permits. (Fall Spring Summer)

Choose one course from the following:

• ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
• HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
• PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
• PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
• SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.

Design plan implement operate and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANS). Includes WLAN design installation and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies.  

A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading setup and configuration and troubleshooting.

Instruction in security for network hardware software and data including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools encryption; and protection from viruses.

Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.

A study of the UNIX operating system including multi-user concepts terminal emulation use of system editor basic UNIX commands and writing script files. Topics include introductory systems management concepts.

Utilization of current application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions. This course constitutes a capstone course for students enrolled in a certificate program.

Configure peripherals and devices; set up servers; configure directory replication; manage licensing; create and manage system policies and profiles; administer remote servers and disk resources; create and share resources; implement fault-tolerance; configure servers for interoperability; install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS); and identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems.

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the College and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience.

Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.