State Board Approval Date:  April 5, 2007

Implementation Date:  Spring 08

Last Updated:  June 5, 2007

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CIN3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CIN3-02-04

Program Numbering

CIN3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CIN3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIN3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Associate Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Associate Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program are: 

a.       Attainment of at least 16 years of age;

b.       documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.       achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d.       completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements: 

a.       regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.       proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: CIN3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program are:

a.       attainment of at least 16 years of age;

b.       achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,  language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c.       completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CIN3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIN3 and a CIP Code of 11.0901 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program.

 

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:

 

 

 

Specialization Title

Specialization Major Code

Specialization CIP Code

Cisco Networking Specialist

CIK3

110901

Linux/UNIX Networking Specialist

LIX3

110901

Microsoft Windows Networking Specialist

WIN3

110901

Novell NetWare Networking Specialist

NOV3

110901

Microsoft Windows Network Administrator Specialist

WNA3

110901

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIN3 and CIP Code 11.0901 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CIN3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIN3 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CIN3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

Program Description

 

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.  Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.  Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified for employment as networking specialists.

 

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D/
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

ENG 195

Technical Communications

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

[P] Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 42 or equivalent, or MAT 99/152 or 103 and Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 39 or equivalent.

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

[P] Program admission level math achievement

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

XXX xxxx

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

 

(b) Occupational Courses

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

[P] Keyboarding skills

[C] CIS 106

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

[P] program admission

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

[P] SCT 100

[C] An operating system operating course

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course approved by advisor

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

Networking elective courses approved by advisor

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS xxxx

Language Electives approved by advisor*

0+

0+

0+

7+

7

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

AND

(Completion of one of the following groups of specialty courses prepares student for certification.)

 

Novell NetWare Networking Specialty Courses

CIS 143

NetWare Administration

[P] CIS 140

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 144

NetWare Installation and Configuration

[P] CIS 143

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 145

NetWare Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

[P] CIS 143, CIS 144

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Novell elective approved by advisor

0+

0+

0+

3+

3

OR

Cisco Networking Specialty Courses

CIS 2321 must be completed

CIS 276

Advanced Routers and Switches

[P] CIS 2321, CIS 2322

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 277

WAN Design

[P] CIS 276

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective approved by advisor

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

CIS 2322

Introduction to WANs and Routing

[P] CIS 2321

4

4

0

8

6

OR

Linux/UNIX Networking Specialty Courses

CIS 2554

Introduction to Linux/UNIX

[P] CIS 106 and SCT 100

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2555

Linux/UNIX Administration

[P] CIS 2554

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2556

Linux/UNIX Advanced Administration

[P] CIS 2555

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2557

Linux/UNIX Shell Script Programming

[P] CIS 2556

4

4

0

8

6

OR

Microsoft Windows Network Administrator Specialty Courses

CIS 2149

Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional

[P] an operating system course and CIS 1140 or Advisor Approval

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2150

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server

[P] CIS 2149

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2153

Implementing Microsoft Windows Networking Infrastructure

[P] CIS 2150 or CIS 2152

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

Microsoft MCSA elective

4

4

0

8

6

* Completion of one of the following language courses is required.

CIS 113

COBOL I

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 157

Introduction to Visual Basic

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 250

Intro to RPG Programming

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 252

Introduction to Java Programming

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 260

Introduction to Fourth Generation Languages

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 282

Introduction to C++ Programming

[P]  CIS 256, CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree

 

Credits Required for Graduation:

102 minimum quarter hours credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC) and must not conflict with the accreditation criteria established by COC and COE.

APPENDIX B

General Information

 

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below.  Technical college may implement the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

 

Novel NetWare Networking Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 143

NetWare Administration

[P] CIS 140

4

6

0

10

7

Minimum Required Hours:

12

18

0

30

21

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 144

NetWare Installation and Configuration

[P] CIS 143

4

6

0

10

7

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

6+

0+

24

21

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 145

NetWare Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

[P] CIS 143, CIS 144

4

6

0

10

7

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

6

0

15

12

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

3+

3

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

10+

0+

0+

13+

13

 

Novel NetWare 5.x Networking Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2142

NetWare 5.x Administration

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 2143

Advanced NetWare 5.x Administration

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2144

NetWare 5.x Service and Support

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

4

0

13

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2145

NetWare 5.x NDS Design & Implementation

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

14

4

0

18

16

 

Microsoft NT Support Networking Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2146

Windows NT 4.0 Workstation

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 2147

Windows NT 4.0 Server

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2148

Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

4

0

13

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2157

Windows NT 4.0 Support

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

14

4

0

18

16

 

Microsoft Windows Networking Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2149

Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 2150

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2153

Implementing Microsoft Windows Networking Infrastructure

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

4

0

13

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2154

Implementing Microsoft Windows Networking Directory Services

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

14

4

0

18

16

 

Cisco Networking Specialization (CIS 2321 must be completed before these specializations courses can be taken)

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 276

Advanced Routers and Switches

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 277

WAN Design

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective approved by advisor

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

5+

0+

0+

11+

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2322

Introduction to WANs and Routing

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

14

4

0

18

16

 

Sun Solaris Networking Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2550

Fundamentals of Solaris Operating Environment for System Administrators

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 2551

Solaris Operating Environment for System Administrators I

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2552

Solaris Operating Environment for System Administrators II

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

4

0

13

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Solaris elective approved by advisor

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

10+

0+

0+

16+

16

 

Linux/UNIX Networking Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2554

Introduction to Linux/UNIX

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 2555

Linux/UNIX Administration

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2556

Linux/UNIX Advanced Administration

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

4

0

13

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2557

Linux/UNIX Shell Script Programming

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

14

4

0

18

16


Microsoft Windows Network Administrator Specialization

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Program Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2149

Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

16

0

28

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Networking Elective

0+

0+

0+

9+

9

CIS 2150

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

22+

20

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2153

Implementing Microsoft Windows Networking Infrastructure

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

Minimum Required Hours:

9

4

0

13

11

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Microsoft MCSA elective

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Elective from one of the three general core areas

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

14

4

0

18

16

 

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

 

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