Electronics Technology - Computer Networking Security and Wireless Specialists 8256, A.S.

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.A.S. or A.S. Degree

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a large number of computer networking fields, with emphasis in network security and wireless network technologies. Extensive network training, including hands-on experience with many WAN (Wide Area Networking) and LAN (Local Area Networking) technologies is provided. Courses help prepare students for CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Cisco Security, and Cisco Wireless computer certifications. Extensive studying and certification test preparation are required for students to become certified. Graduates are trained for entry-level positions as network installers, network technicians, and network managers with specialized skills in security and wireless technologies.

Major Program Requirements (51-52)

CMET 240 - Computer Maintenance I 6 hrs
CMET 275 - Computer Maintenance II 6 hrs
CPNS 101 - LAN Basics and OSI Model 3 hrs
CPNS 102 - WAN Basics and Routers 3 hrs
CPNS 103 - VLANs and Network Management 3 hrs
CPNS 104 - WAN Design and Protocols 3 hrs
CPNS 170 - Computer Networking I 4 hrs
CPNS 221 - Network Security for WANs 4 hrs
CPNS 222 - Wireless Networking for WANs 4 hrs
CPNS 240 - Computer Networking II 4 hrs
CPNS 248 - Network Security for LANs 2 hrs
ELEC 100 - Basic Electricity and Electronics 5 hrs -or-
ELEC 110 - Basic Component and Circuit Analysis 6 hrs
ELEC 130 - Digital Logic I 4 hrs

General Education Requirements

See General Education in this catalog for a complete description of the general education and assessment requirements.

Basic Skills Core (9)

ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
MATH 102 - College Algebra 3 hrs
SPCH 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or-
SPCH 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs

Note

The Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive requirements may be met by CMET 275 .

The Writing Intensive requirement may be met by SPCH 148 .

The Mathematics Intensive requirement may be met by MATH 102 or by passing a mathematic assessment examination.

A grade of C or better is required in all Basic Skills courses.

Liberal Education Core (20-21)

Writing Skills Course (ENGL 102 , ENGL 107 , ENGL 108 , ENGL 109 , ENGL 205 or ENGL 210 ) 3 hrs
MATH 104 - Trigonometry 3 hrs
PFWL 100 - Lifetime Fitness/Wellness 2 hrs
-or-
PFWL 115 - Concepts in Wellness 1 hr -and-
HLTH 211 - First Aid 2 hrs
Laboratory Science Elective – Common Core List 3 hrs
Humanities Elective – Common Core List 3 hrs
Social Science Elective(s) – Core List 6 hrs

Note

Computer Skills are enhanced by Major Program Requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Courses for A.S.

(This assumes any necessary developmental requirements have been met.)

Semester I

CPNS 101 - LAN Basics and OSI Model 3 hrs
CPNS 102 - WAN Basics and Routers 3 hrs
ELEC 100 - Basic Electricity and Electronics 5 hrs -or-
ELEC 110 - Basic Component and Circuit Analysis 6 hrs
ELEC 130 - Digital Logic I 4 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
MATH 102 - College Algebra 3 hrs (M)

Total Hours: 21-22

Semester II

CPNS 103 - VLANs and Network Management 3 hrs
CPNS 104 - WAN Design and Protocols 3 hrs
CPNS 170 - Computer Networking I 4 hrs
MATH 104 - Trigonometry 3 hrs
SPCH 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or-
SPCH 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs (W)
Writing Elec 3 hrs

Total Hours: 19

Semester III

CMET 240 - Computer Maintenance I 6 hrs
CPNS 221 - Network Security for WANs 4 hrs
CPNS 240 - Computer Networking II 4 hrs
Humanities Elec 3 hrs
Soc Science Elec 3 hrs

Total Hours: 20

Semester IV

CMET 275 - Computer Maintenance II 6 hrs (R/W/S)
CPNS 222 - Wireless Networking for WANs 4 hrs
CPNS 248 - Network Security for LANs 2 hrs
Lab Science Elec 3 hrs
Soc Science Elec 3 hrs
PFWL 100 - Lifetime Fitness/Wellness 2 hrs
-or-
PFWL 115 - Concepts in Wellness 1 hr -and-
HLTH 211 - First Aid 2 hrs

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Electronics Technology - Computer Networking Security and Wireless Specialists 8256, A.S.

A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.A.S. or A.S. Degree

Major Program Requirements (51-52)

General Education Requirements

Basic Skills Core (9)

Note

Liberal Education Core (20-21)

Note

Recommended Sequence of Courses for A.S.

Semester I

Total Hours: 21-22

Semester II

Total Hours: 19

Semester III

Total Hours: 20

Semester IV

Total Hours: 20-21

Total Hours: 80-82