Network Design and Administration
Fall 2018
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Fall, Winter, Spring
Program Description
The Network Design and Administration program prepares students as local- and wide-area network administrators. Successful completion of the program provides students with the essential skills of network administration including network design, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting, utilizing a variety of network operating systems, and hardware platforms and protocols. These include but are not limited to Microsoft, Cisco and UNIX. Upon completion, students have covered objectives leading toward professional certification. Effective oral and written communications are emphasized throughout the program.
Degree Prerequisites/Requirements:
- Completion of BT 101 Keyboarding or keyboarding challenge through testing center
- CIS 110 or permission of Department Chair
All required courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better before proceeding to the next quarter or before a diploma is awarded.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Install and configure servers, workstations, routers, switches, network cabling and wireless devices.
- Show knowledge of network topologies, protocols and technologies.
- Analyze and troubleshoot a network and its peripherals.
- Perform administrative tasks on a network.
- Establish communications between similar and dissimilar networking systems.
- Monitor network performance.
- Show a strong working knowledge of network security policies and procedures.
- Develop research skills and techniques.
Note: All program required software is available in CIS labs. Student discounts are available for purchasing software for home use.
Career Opportunities
Network administrator, network engineer, network analyst, network technician, and systems administrator.
AAS - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
CIS 103 | Mobile Devices | 5 |
CIS 106 | Network Math | 2 |
CIS 108 | Computer Math | 3 |
CIS 201 | IT Essentials - A+ | 5 |
| 15 |
Second Quarter |
CIS 234 | Network Scripting | 3 |
CIS 244 | Windows Server Installation and Configuration | 5 |
CIS 250 | Cisco I Introduction to Networks | 5 |
ENGL&101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| 18 |
Third Quarter |
CIS 236 | Windows Server Administration | 5 |
CIS 247 | Virtualization Technologies | 5 |
CIS 251 | Cisco II Routing and Switching Essentials | 5 |
| Communication Elective 1 | 5 |
| 20 |
Fourth Quarter |
BT 280 | Project Management for the Office | 2.5 |
CIS 206 | Introduction to Linux/Unix | 5 |
CIS 252 | Cisco III Scaling Networks | 5 |
CIS 263 | Advanced Windows Server | 5 |
| 17.5 |
Fifth Quarter |
BT 160 | Job Preparation Techniques | 3 |
CIS 213 | Advanced Linux/Unix | 5 |
CIS 253 | Cisco IV Connecting Networks | 5 |
CIS 286 | Cisco Emerging Technologies | 5 |
| 18 |
Sixth Quarter |
CIS 270 | Principles of Network Security | 5 |
CIS 275 | Networking Capstone | 5 |
CIS 277 | Database Administration | 5 |
| 15 |
103.5 credits are required for the AAS |
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Communication Elective |
BUS 280 | Human Relations in Business | 5 |
CMST&210 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
CMST 227 | Intercultural Communication | 5 |
CMST&230 | Small Group Communication | 5 |
CMST 250 | Managing Conflict Through Communication | 5 |
ENGL 120 | Applied Technical Writing for Vocations | 3-5 |
ENGL&235 | Technical Writing | 5 |
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1 | Select from the communication elective group. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.