Computer Networking (CW)

The Networking option prepares students for employment in network support and security in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. Students are prepared for positions that require the maintenance of network hardware and software as well as troubleshooting networks. Among the employment opportunities for graduates are supporting local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), Internet, and intranet systems.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   CPS130   Computer Hardware 3   CPS218   UNIX (OL) 4   CPS222   Visual Basic 1 4   MAT151   Precalculus 1 (OL) 3   CPS134   Introduction to Computer Networks (OL) 2   CPS136   Advanced Computer Networks (OL) 4   CPS138   Internet Networking and Security (OL) 4   CPS223   Visual Basic 2 4   BUS100   Introduction to Business 3   CMP150   Composition 2: Technical Writing (OL) 3   CPS101   Computer Science 1 (Java 1) (OL) 4   CPS170   Database Theory and Applications (OL) 4   CPS250   Advanced Network Security (OL) 3       CPS122   Operating Systems (OL)     or  CPS240   Programming with PHP and mySQL (OL) 4   COP202 1 Cooperative Education/Internship (OL) 3   CPS102   Computer Science 2 (Java 2) (OL) 4   CPS182   Information Systems Disaster Recovery (OL) 2

Notes  1 Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Department Web page for details. If exemption is approved, student must complete a 3-credit business elective.

Admissions Information  • Students entering this program should have the following academic background to begin the required coursework: algebra and computer literacy at the high school or college level.  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to: review the prerequisites of each course within the program, discuss their progression through the program, and review their individual time frame for successful completion of this program.