Computer Network Technology (CNT)

Computer Network Technology prepares students to operate sophisticated, state of-the-art computer equipment. Students are also given in-depth instruction in JCL, telecommunications networks, and operating systems concepts. Upon completion of program requirements, students are awarded the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

General Requirements

This is a basic college-level course, similar to "freshman English" at other community and four-year colleges. Students learn to use their experience and ideas as subject matter for essays and to analyze topics in depth. They also become acquainted with the process of writing, from pre-writing activities to producing a final, proofread draft. The purpose of, audience for, and structure of the essay are explored through readings chosen to stimulate ideas for writing and demonstrate varied style. Grammar and syntax are discussed as needed. At the end of this course, students take a departmental essay examination that requires them to compose, draft and edit a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words.
This course is a continuation of ENG 101. It helps the student further develop composition skills through literary analysis. Students continue to focus on the writing process as they are introduced to a variety of literary genres including the short story, drama, poetry, and/or the novel. Students complete a documented paper based on library, electronic, and field research.
1. Math elective from MAT 150, MAT 200, MAT 206, MAT 301, MAT 402
Choose courses from the following 5 categories for a total of at least 10 credits. You may choose only one course per category.
1) Science elective 2
2) SPE 100 3
3) Social Science elective 4
4) ART / MUS elective 5
5) HED 100

20

Total General Credits

Curriculum Requirements

The course covers the fundamental principles of accounting and the practical use of accounting tools and techniques. Topics covered include the definition and scope of accounting, accounting records and processes, books of original and subsequent entry, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, accounting for cash, accounting for negotiable instruments, and accounting for plant assets. An investigation is made of accounting for service businesses and trading concerns.

This continuation of Accounting I progresses from elementary to more advanced accounting concepts and conventions, including the use of accounting data in managerial decision making. Among topics covered are voucher system, partnership accounting, payroll preparation and taxes, and accounting for corporations. Study is made of accounting involved in the interpretation of financial statements, budgetary control, statement of cash flows, and management reports and analyses.

Pre-Requisite: ACC122

Business and industry in the United States are surveyed broadly in this course. Emphasis is placed on the historical development, objectives, methods of operation, and the interrelationships of management, labor and government. Included is the study of new developments and trends in business administration and the problems they engender in the total management process.
OR
This course covers the total structure and character of modern business from initial organization through grouping of essential functions into operating departments. Management and the decision-making process, financing, operations and marketing considerations are studied, with actual cases used to illustrate problems in small and big businesses.

This course introduces students to computer hardware. Computer components such as motherboards, memory chips, disk drives, printers, scanners, storage devices, and keyboards will be covered. Students will learn how to install, maintain, upgrade and configure such hardware components. Students will also be introduced to binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems as used in computer hardware. Students will be introduced to industry ethics, professional certifications, and career paths in the computer industry

This course will introduce students to computer software. The topics covered will include Installation, configuration, security, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting of the operating system and other software. Students will review binary, octal, hexadecimal numbering systems used in computer systems. Industry ethics and career paths will be reviewed.
Pre-Requisite: CIS155

This course is an introductory course in telecommunications networks. It covers the fundamentals of networking concepts, such as networking media, topology, switching, and management. It will also include an introduction to Open System Interface (OSI) layered organization and functionality of each layer.
Prerequisite: CSC 210 or CIS 235

Students are introduced to the UNIX operating system, its external commands, internal structures, and text processing capabilities.

This course is a second course in telecommunications networks with special emphasis on Local Area Networks (LAN). It covers the fundamentals of LAN technology, such as wiring and topology as well as implementation and managment of LANs. Advanced topics include LAN connectivity and future LAN directions.
Prerequisite: CIS 345

This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security. The topics covered are: general security concepts including authentication methods, common network attacks; and methods for safeguarding against attacks; communication security including remote access, e-mail, the World Wide Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data; infrastructure security that explores various network devices and media, and the proper use of perimeter topologies such as DMZs, extranets, and intranets to asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the types of PKI certificates and their uses; operational/ organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity, as well as coverage of computer forensics.
Prerequisite: CIS 345

Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course.
Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course or may elect to have an internship experience by taking both CED 201
Career Planning and CED 315 CIS Internship. CED 201 is the pre-requisite for CED 315.

40-42

Total Curriculum Credits

60-62

Total Program Credits

 

Note:
1. Math elective from MAT 150, MAT 200, MAT 206, MAT 301, MAT 402

2. Science elective from AST 110, BIO 110, CHE 110, PHY 110

3. SPE 102 maybe substituted for students for whom English is not their first language.

4. Social science elective: any ANT, GEO, HIS, PHI, PSY, SOC course or may choose any social science course from Ethnic Studies Center with a AFN, ASN, AFL, or LAT prefix.

5. May choose any ART or MUS course or any art or music course from Ethnic Studies Center with an AFL, AFN ASN, or LAT prefix.

6. Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course.

7. Any CSC, CIS, MMP, ACC or Business Management course or may elect to have an internship experience by taking both CED 201
Career Planning and CED 315 CIS Internship. CED 201 is the pre-requisite for CED 315.