COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS ... - Shasta College

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS CCNA Option Computer Networking Concentration 2012-2013 This degree program prepares students for a career working in the Information Technology (IT) field as a computer and network technician. The primary focus of this field is to design, install, and maintain computer and networking systems. The program focuses on three primary areas of study—Cisco networking, Microsoft networking and computer maintenance. The program prepares students to take certification exams including Cisco CCNA, Comptia A+, and Microsoft MCTS. Specific skills that are taught include switch and router installation, wireless network installation, server installation, communication technologies, host computer installation and troubleshooting, and basic electronics. Throughout the entire curriculum, interpersonal skills are taught and emphasized as a vitally important part of the skill set of a successful IT technician. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE: Students must complete the “CORE” courses listed below in addition to 21 units of general education for the Associate in Science degree requirements. For a complete description of those requirements, please refer to the “Associate in Science” section of the college catalog. Recommended Course Sequence: First Semester (Fall): CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science (F/S) CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1-Networking for Home/Sm Businesses (F) CIS* 32 Cisco CCNA 2-Working at Sm-Med Business or ISP (F) CIS 90 A+ Certification Preparation/Cisco IT Essentials I (F/S) Second Semester (Spring): BUAD 45 Human Relations on the Job (F/S) CIS* 33 Cisco CCNA 3-Routing/Switching in the Enterprise (S) CIS* 34 Cisco CCNA 4-Designing/Supporting Computer Networks (S) INDE 138 Fundamentals of Electronics and Electricity (F/S) General Education Third Semester (Fall): CIS 50 Windows 7 - Configuration (F) CIS 51 Windows 7 Enterprise Support Technician (F) CIS 52 Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring (F) CIS 81 Web Design (Expression Web) (I) OR CIS 83 Web Design Using Dreamweaver (F/S) Restricted Elective (See below) General Education Fourth Semester (Spring): CIS 53 Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (S) CIS 54 Server 2008 Server Administrator (S) CIS 55 Exchange Server 2007, Configuring (S) Restricted Elective (See below) General Education Restricted Electives: Choose (8) units from the following: BUAD 10 Introduction to Business (F/S) CIS 23 Concepts of Database Management (F) CIS 39 Cisco Networking-CCNA Security (I) CIS 60 Visual Basic (I) OR CIS 61 C++ (I) OR CIS 62 Java (I) OR CIS* 63 Assembler Language (I) OR CIS 64 Web Programming Using Java/PHP/Flash (I) CIS 72 Fundamentals of Linux (I) CIS 79 Advanced Web Design Using Dreamweaver & Adobe (F/S) CIS 86 HTML (I) CIS 92 Intro to Computer Security - Security + (S) CIS 94 Computer Information Systems Worksite Learning (F/S)  Course meets a General Education requirement.

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Associate in Science Degree Requirements Unit Requirement: 60 semester units Scholarship Requirement: Overall GPA of 2.0 Residence Requirement: Last 12 semester units or a minimum of 48 total semester units must be completed in residence at Shasta College Course Requirement: Complete specific occupational major requirements (see left) General Education: For Associate degree, complete 21 units of general education coursework (general ed may overlap with major course worksee counselor for details). Multicultural & Computer Literacy Competency Requirements: See Chapter 5, page 5 of the 2012-2013 Shasta College catalog for details. (May overlap with general education).

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“F” (Fall) and “S” (Spring) indicate which semester a course is usually offered. “I” indicates course may not be offered every year. Subject to change.

* Course has a prerequisite.

Major Additional General Education General Electives DEGREE TOTAL Business, Agriculture, Industry and Technology Shasta College 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding, CA 96003 www.shastacollege.edu

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