Computer Information Science American River College

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Computer Networking Management

Description:
The CIS: Computer Networking Management certificate provides instruction for entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the specific knowledge and skills required to master one of three industry standard network technologies:
·Microsoft Windows networking concentration, focusing on preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.
·Linux/Unix networking concentration, focusing on preparing for the administration of commercial Linux/Unix servers and network environments.
·Cisco router and network administration concentration, which covers all the objectives of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. 
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • demonstrate competency in basic Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system terminology, command line interface commands, account management, and file management and storage.
  • define networking terminology, protocols, industry standard models, and best practices for configuring network operating system services.
  • configure and implement basic data security methods for protecting servers, workstations and networks from unauthorized access.
  • evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for troublshooting and replacing field replaceable components in microcomputers.
  • implement, evaluate and troubleshoot a transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme.
  • define, implement, evaluate and troubleshoot the most common utilities and protocols of the TCP/IP suite.
  • CISCO CONCENTRATION:
  • design, evaluate, construct and implement a routed network using TCP/IP and industry standard routing protocols and state of the technology routing equipment, in a wired or wireless configuration.
  • design, evaluate, construct and implement a multilayer switching network using switching protocols, such as Ethernet, in a wired or wireless configuration.
  • design, install and test Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity solutions.
  • design and evaluate basic security and access solutions in a switched or routed LAN or WAN.
  • evaluate, specify, and install various types of network media.
  • LINUX/UNIX CONCENTRATION:
  • install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Linux server.
  • design, evaluate and implement and troubleshoot typical Linux server services in the areas of user accounts and security, printing, web server, telnet server, firewall, email server, domain name service, dynamic host configuration protocol, network file system, and Microsoft Windows compatibility.
  • WINDOWS CONCENTRATION:
  • install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Microsoft Windows server.
  • design, construct and apply group policies and NTFS file system permissions to secure files and network resources.
  • design, construct and troublshoot a Microsoft Active Directory network using Microsoft workstation and server operating systems.

Course List:
Required Program
Required Program
CISC 323 Linux Operating System 1
CISC 350 Introduction to Data Communications 1
CISC 361 Microcomputer Support Essentials - Preparation for A+ Certification 3
CISS 310 Network Security Fundamentals 3
Subtotal Units: 8
CISCO Concentration
CISC 324 Intermediate Linux Operating System 1
CISN 140 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Networking Fundamentals 3
CISN 141 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Routing Protocols and Concepts 3
CISN 142 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: LAN Switching and Wireless 3
CISN 143 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Accessing the Wide Area Network 3
CISCO Concentration Units: 13
Total Units: 21
Linux Concentration
CISC 324 Intermediate Linux Operating System 1
CISN 110 Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 111 Intermediate Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 119 TCP/IP Protocols 3
CISN 120 Beginning Network Administration with Linux 3
CISN 121 Network Administration with Linux: LAN Services 2
CISN 122 Network Administration with Linux: Internet Services 2
Linux Concentration Units: 15
Total Units: 23
Windows Concentration
CISN 110 Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 111 Intermediate Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification 2
CISN 300 Network Systems Administration 3
CISN 302 Intermediate Network Systems Administration 3
CISN 307 Windows Active Directory Services 3
CISN 308 Internetworking with TCP/IP (3) 3
   or CISN 119 TCP/IP Protocols (3)
Windows Concentration Units: 16
Total Units: 24

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Career Opportunities:
The CIS: Computer Networking Management certificate provides instruction for entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the specific knowledge and skills required to master one of three industry standard network technologies.
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