Computer Networking Software, Associate in Science

Upon successful completion of the Network Software Technician AS Degree program, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for employment as an Information Technology Specialist, a Computer Technician, Network Support Technician, Microcomputer Specialist, sales in computer-network related fields, or for transfer to a four-year computer program. Individuals who complete this program demonstrate the skills necessary to design and implement network software using Microsoft Windows 2000 and/or similar operating systems software. Students will also demonstrate skills in improving networks through troubleshooting and problem solving techniques, install, administer and maintain networks, and train and support users to maximize the benefits of the use of networks. General education courses in the areas of Learning Skills, Social Science, Natural Science, the Humanities, and Contemporary Perspectives are required.

Minimum Units Required: 60

Recommended Sequence:

First Semester

Units

CS 011

Fundamentals of Computer Science

3

CSP 017

Computer Logic

3

 

(CSP 17 is equivalent to CS 17)

 

CS 054

Fundamentals of Data Communications

3

 

or

 

CS 056

Networking Essentials

3

GE Choice

Learning Skills, (Group A)

3

GE Choice

Social Science, (Group A)

3

Second Semester

CS 014B

Microcomputer Evaluation and Installation

3

CS 042

UNIX

3

CSN 058A

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

3

CSW 023

HTML for Web Publishing

3

GE Choice

Learning Skills, (Group B)

 

(MATH 010, MATH 013, or MATH 039)

3

Third Semester

CSN 058B

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server

3

CSW 021

JavaScript Programming

3

GE Choice

Social Science, (Group B)

 

(ECON 001A, SOCSC 030, SOCIO 001A,
or POLSC 010)

3

GE Choice

Learning Skills, (Group C)

3

Elective

 

3

Fourth Semester

CSN 060

Network Security

3

CSW 021

JavaScript Programming

3

 

or

 

CSP 026A

Java Programming

3

 

or

 

CSP 028A

Visual Basic .NET Programming

3

 

or

 

CSP 031A

C Programming

3

 

or

 

CSP 031B

C++ Programming

3

GE Choice

(Humanities)

3

GE Choice

(Natural Science)

 

(CHEM 001A, 003A, PHSCI 010, or PHYSC 010)

3

GE Choice

(Contemporary Perspective)

 

(Choice of one: BUS 008, 020; COM ST 007; FCHS 002, 003, 005, 023)

3

Electives:

CS 070

Introduction to Internet

1

CS 032

Introduction to Computer Operating Systems

3

CS 033

Systems Analysis and Design

3

CS 042

UNIX

3

CSN 058C

Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure

3

CSN 058D

Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Directory Services

3

Group I (Electives) Choose one

Learning Skills Group B General Education Electives

MATH 010

Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

3

MATH 013

Survey of Calculus

4

MATH 039

Pre-Calculus

5

Group II (Electives) Choose one

Social Science Group B General Education Electives

ECON 001A

Principles of Economics: Macro

3

SOCSC 030

American Immigrant Experience

3

SOCIO 001A

Introduction to Sociology

3

POLSC 010

Introduction to Political Science

3

Group III (Electives) Choose one

Natural Science General Education Electives

CHEM 001A

General Chemistry

5

CHEM 003A

Introduction to Chemistry

4

PHYSC 010

Introduction to Physics

4

PHSCI 001

Matter and Energy

3

Group IV (Electives) Choose one

Contemporary Perspective General Education Electives

BUS 008

Introduction to The American Legal System

3

BUS 020

Introduction to Business

3

COM ST 007

Intercultural Communication

3

FCS 002

Life Management

3

FCS 003

Home Management and Finance

3

FCS 005

Basic Nutrition

3

FCS 023

Marriage and the Family

3

Group V (Electives) 3 units minimum

CS 070

Introduction to Internet

1

CS 032

Introduction to Computer Operating Systems

3

CS 033

Systems Analysis and Design

3

CSN 058C

Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure

3

CSN 058D

Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Directory Services

3

CS 042

UNIX

3

Minimum Units 60