State Board Approval Date: July, 2001

Implementation Date: Fall, 2002

Last Updated: 6/24/2002

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

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:

Attainment of at least 16 years of age;
documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
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:

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

attainment of at least 16 years of age;
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
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.

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 Technology degree and are qualified for employment as networking specialists.

Course Code		General Core Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 30
ENG 191		Composition and Rhetoric I [P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 193		Composition and Rhetoric II [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)
AND
XXX xxx		Social/Behavioral Science Core Course	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	(An additional 5 credits from one of the three general core areas)		5	0	0	5	5
Course Code	Occupational Core Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 48
CIS 105	Program Design and Development [P] CIS 106		5	0	0	5	5
CIS 106	Computer Concepts [P] SCT 100		5	0	0	5	5
CIS 122	Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance [P] SCT 100 & CIS 103,or CIS 261		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100, or advisor approval		4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	An operating systems course		4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Networking elective courses approved by advisor		(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	9
CIS xxxx	Language Electives (See note below) ***		4	6	0	10	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.)
Course Code	Novell NetWare Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
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)+	(0)+	3
OR
Course Code	Novell NetWare 5.x Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 2142	NetWare 5.x Administration [P] CIS 1140		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2143	Advanced NetWare 5.x Administration [P] CIS 2142		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2144	NetWare 5.x Service and Support [P] CIS 2143		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2145	NetWare 5.x NDS Design & Implementation [P] CIS 2145		4	4	0	8	6
OR
Course Code	Microsoft NT Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 146	Microsoft NT Administration [P] CIS 140		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 147	Microsoft NT Installation and Configuration [P] CIS 146		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 148	Microsoft NT Diagnostics and Troubleshooting [P] CIS 146, CIS 147		4	6	0	10	7
CIS xxxx	Microsoft elective approved by advisor		(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	3
OR
Course Code	Microsoft NT Support Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 2146	Windows NT 4.0 Workstation [P] CS 1140		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2147	Windows NT 4.0 Server [P] CIS 2146		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2148	Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise [P] CIS 2147		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2157	Windows NT 4.0 Support [P] CIS 2148		4	4	0	8	6
OR
Course Code	Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 2149	Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional [P] CIS XXXX, 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 2154	Implementing Microsoft Windows Networking Directory Services [P] CIS 2153		4	4	0	8	6
OR
Course Code	Cisco Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 276	Advanced Routers and Switches [P] CIS 142, CIS 258		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 277	WAN Design [P] CIS 142, CIS 258, CIS 176		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN and WAN [P] SCT 100		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2322	Introduction to WANs and Routing [P] CIS 2331		4	4	0	8	6
OR
Course Code	Sun Solaris Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 2550	Fundamentals of Solaris Operating Environment for System Administrators [P] CIS 1140		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2551	Solaris Operating Environment for System Administrators II [P] CIS 2550		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2552	Solaris Operating Environment for System Administrators I [P] CIS 2551		4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Solaris elective approved by advisor		4	4	0	8	6
OR
Course Code	Linux/UNIX Networking Specialty Courses		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 24
CIS 2554	Introduction to Linux/UNIX [P] CIS 106 and SCT 100		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2555	Linux/UNIX Administration [P] CIS 106, CIS 2554, SCT 100		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2556	Linux/UNIX Advanced Administration [P] CIS 106, CIS 2555, SCT 100		4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2557	Linux/UNIX Shell Script Programming [P] CIS 2556		4	4	0	8	6

*** Courses require advisor and/or instructor approval

*** (Completion of one of the following language courses is required.)
CIS 113	COBOL I	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 157	Intro to Visual BASIC Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 250	Introduction to RPG Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 252	Introduction to Java Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 260	Introduction to Fourth Generation Languages	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 282	Introduction to C++ Programming	4	6	0	10	7

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Technology 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.

First Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 191	College Algebra	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	Total	16	4	0	20	18

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 105	Program Design and Development	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	An operating systems course	4	4	0	8	6
	Total	13	8	0	21	17

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI ours	Weekly 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 xxxx	Specialty Course	4	4	0	8	6
	Total	12	16	0	28	20

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS xxxx	Networking Elective	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specialty Course	4	4	0	8	6
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	13	8	0	21	17

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS xxxx	Networking Elective	1	4	0	5	3
CIS xxxx	Specialty Course	4	4	0	8	6
ENG 195	Technical Communications	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	10	8	0	18	14

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS xxxx	Specialty Course	4	4	0	8	6
XXX xxx	Elective from one of the three general core areas	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Social/Behavioral Science Core	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	14	4	0	18	16

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist

Program Description

Course Code

Course Code

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

APPENDIX B

Suggested Course Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code

Second Quarter

Course Code

Third Quarter

Course Code

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Total

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Total

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

APPENDIX C Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree

Suggested Equipment List

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Associate Degree