Computer Information Science American River College

Degrees 

A.S. Computer Networking Management

Description:
This degree covers network administration technologies, techniques, and the hardware and software used in today’s business/enterprise networking environment. Major topics covered include installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network operating systems. The degree stresses the knowledge and skills required for the day-to-day operation, business aspects, security and management of computer networks. This degree has three distinct concentrations with specific courses for each concentration track:
1. Microsoft Windows networking concentration, focusing on preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.
2. Linux/Unix networking concentration, focusing on preparing for the administration of commercial Linux/Unix servers and network environments.
3. 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:
  • WINDOWS CONCENTRATION:
  • install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Microsoft server.
  • design, construct and apply group policies and NTFS file system permissions to secure files and network resources.
  • design, construct and troubleshoot a Microsoft Active Directory network using Microsoft workstation and server operating systems.
  • CISCO CONCENTRATION:
  • design, evaluate, construct and implement a routed IP network using industry standard routing protocols and 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.
  • design, 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.

Course List:

Required Program
BUS 310 Business Communications (3) 3 - 4
   or ENGWR 300 College Composition (3)
   or ENGWR 480 Honors College Composition (3)
   or ESLW 340 Advanced Composition (4)
CISA 315 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets 2
CISC 320 Operating Systems 1
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: 14 - 15
CISCO Concentration
CISC 324 Intermediate Linux Operating System 1
[ CISN 110 Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification (2) 3 - 4
   and CISN 111 Intermediate Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification (2)
   or CISN 119 TCP/IP Protocols (3)
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
CISS 325 Network Security and Firewalls 3
CISCO Concentration Units: 19 - 20
Total Units: 33 - 35
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
A minimum of 3 units from the following:
 3
   CISP 400 Object Oriented Programming with C++ (4)
   CISS 342 Implementing Linux Operating System Security (3)
Linux Concentration Units: 18
Total Units: 32 - 33
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)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:
 3
   CISP 370 Beginning Visual Basic (4)
   CISS 341 Implementing Windows Operating System Security (3)
Windows Concentration Units: 19
Total Units: 33 - 34

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Associate in Science Degree
The CIS: Computer Networking Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Career Opportunities:
This degree is designed for career/technical students who plan to enter the work force as well as working IT professionals that wish to upgrade their skills. Typical careers a student could expect to pursue include network technical support staff, network administrators, network designers, network systems engineer, network troubleshooters, and information systems security specialists.

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