Network Implementation & Support
Associate in Technical Arts
An Associate in Technical Arts Degree is offered in Network Implementation and Support. This program prepares the graduate to obtain employment as a network administrator or support technician on networks utilizing a variety of operating systems and standards. The training prepares students to plan, implement, maintain, and support Network Implementation. Courses prepare students for a variety of industry certification exams, which must be taken from an authorized industry-testing center.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
1. Completers** of CIS/NIS program will know and apply:
a. How to recommend improvements based on technology and user need,
b. How to use networking measurements, testing and system tools,
c. How to use configuration management tools, backup and restoration procedures,
d. How to follow system operation and maintenance procedures,
e. How to gather and track key sources of information,
f. How to function in network and operating environments,
g. Technology constraints, and hardware and software standards and processes.
2. Completers of CIS/NIS will demonstrate proficiency in:
a. Applying systematic methodical approach to problem solving,
b. Researching to find answers,
c. Developing test plans and procedures; schedule and perform testing; document, interpret and report test results,
d. Communicating technical information to a variety of audiences in a clear and precise way, and being open to constructive criticism,
e. Being able to respond to the iterative nature of information technology work,
f. Acquiring technical knowledge and skills in all aspects of the network,
g. Learning new technical skills quickly and willingly take on new challenges,
h. Assisting in the development of deployment plans and methods,
i. Developing and implementing security procedures.
3. Use acquired skills and knowledge to plan, install, configure, manage and troubleshoot Network Systems.
4. Document procedures for resource installation, allocation, security, support and troubleshooting for networks, for reference and review by technicians, administrators and users.
5. Collaborate with team members to install, configure, support any Network and the Operating systems.
** Note: Completer can mean: Students who have completed our ATA degree requirements; Certificate of Completion requirements or ELMS (Early Leavers with Marketable Skills).
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Bilodeau, Pam Technical 214 360-475-7371
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
CMPTR 110 Information Systems Concepts_________________ 5
CMPTR 111 Introduction to Operating Systems*___________ 4
CMPTR 116 Internetworking I____________________________ 4
CMPTR 118 Internetworking II*__________________________ 4
CMPTR 119 Internetworking III*_________________________ 4
CMPTR 120 Programming Concepts*________________________ 5
CMPTR 172 PC Hardware Basics___________________________ 5
CMPTR 173 Introduction to TCP/IP*______________________ 5
CMPTR 182 Networking Concepts__________________________ 5
CMPTR 185 IT User Support Fundamentals_________________ 4
CMPTR 190 Information System Project Management________ 4
CMPTR 201 Networking Laboratory* (1 credit per
quarter—see advisor)_________________________ 1
CMPTR 216 Internetworking IV*__________________________ 4
Choose one of the following:
BMGMT 140 Business and Personal Mathematics*_____ 5
CMPTR 123 System Architecture and Logic*_________ 5
MATH 119 Precalculus I: Algebra*________________ 5____ 5
Choose one of the following:
CMPTR 236 Information System Security I__________ 4
CMPTR 261 Operating Systems/Unix*________________ 4
CMPTR 262 Unix Administration____________________ 4
CMPTR 289 Introduction to a Web Server*__________ 4
CMPTR 290 Microsoft LAN Administration I*________ 4
CMPTR 291 Microsoft Network Administration II*___ 4____ 4
Choose one of the following two:
CMPTR 244 Network Lab Practicum*_________________ 5
CMPTR 296 CIS Practicum*_______________________ 1-3__ 1-5
ENGL 101 Composition*_________________________________ 5
Choose one of the following two:
ENGL 102 Composition*___________________________ 5
ENGL 104 Technical Writing*_____________________ 5____ 5
OLRM 220 Human Relations in the Workplace_____________ 3
Choose one of the following:
OLRM 225 Human Relations in Organizations_______ 5
SPCH 151B Fundamentals of Speech_________________ 5
SPCH 242 Communication in Organizations_________ 5____ 5
ELECTIVES (Add recommended electives for a total of 97 credits)
CMPTR 103 Women and Technology___________________ 2
CMPTR 105 Small Office/Home Office Networking____ 2
CMPTR 115 Introduction to the Internet___________ 3
CMPTR 122 Applications for IT Professionals______ 4
CMPTR 154 Introduction to MS Access*_____________ 4
CMPTR 215 World Wide Web Page Development*_______ 4
CMPTR 195 Independent Study*___________________ 1-5
CMPTR 295 Independent Study*___________________ 1-5
CO-OP 111 Cooperative Education Seminar I*_______ 2
CO-OP 121 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 122 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 123 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 124 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 221 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 222 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 223 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 224 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8
CO-OP 225 Cooperative Work Experience*_________ 2-8_ 7-11
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 97
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog |