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Information Technology: PC Installation and Maintenance Certificate (C25590I3)

Students learn how to install, optimize, upgrade, and troubleshoot personal computer hardware and software� They gain both theoretical and handson experience using a variety of current hardware and software technologies� Topics such as testing electrical components, using diagnostics utilities, and user PC support interactions will be covered� Preparation for the A+ Certification examination is an integral objective of this certificate program� Success as a PC technician requires essential knowledge and skills that may be tested by the internationallyrecognized A+ Certification exam� Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: CIS, CTS, NOS

First Semester (Fall)

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers NOS 110 Operating System Concepts

Second Semester (Spring)

CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User NOS 130 Windows Single User

Total Credit Hours Required Credits

3 3

3 3 3 15

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Information Technology: Network Management

The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments� Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education� Course work includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems� Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers� Graduates may find employment in entry-level jobs as local area network managers, network operators, network analysts, and network technicians� Graduates may also be qualified to take certification examinations for various network industry certifications, depending on their local program�

Specific Requirements

1� General college admission requirements must be met� 2� Transfer credit will not be accepted for NET-289�

Information Technology: Network Management Pathway Associate in Applied Science Degree

Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACA, CTI, CTS, ELC, NET, NOS, SEC, and WBL

First Semester (Fall)

ACA-115 Success and Study Skills CTI-110 Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation CTI-120 Network & Sec Foundation ELC-111 Intro to Electricity ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry NOS-110 Operating Systems Concepts

Second Semester (Spring)

MAT-110 Mathematical Measurement NET-125 Introduction to Networks NOS-120 Linux/UNIX Single User NOS-130 Windows Single User SEC-110 Security Concepts

Third Semester (Summer)

CTS-115 Info Sys Business Concepts NET-126 Routing Basics NOS-220 Linux/UNIX Admin I

Credits

1 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3

Fourth Semester (Fall)

COM-231 Public Speaking CTI-240 Virtualization Admin I NET-225 Routing & Switching I NOS-230 Windows Administration I SEC-160 Security Administration I 3 3 3 3 3

Fifth Semester (Spring)

ART-111 Art Appreciation NET-175 Wireless Technology NET-289 Networking Project PSY-150 General Psychology SEC-210 Intrusion Detection

Total Credit Hours Required

3 3 3 3 3

70

Information Technology: Network Systems Administration Certificate (C25590N1)

This certificate will prepare individuals to perform tasks commonly associated with systems administrators� Students will learn how to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot computer systems and servers� Upon successful completion of this certificate program students will be able to install, manage, and configure Microsoft Windows™ and Linux operating systems� Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: NET, NOS