Computer Network Administration with Emphasis: Cisco

Computer Network Administration with Emphasis: Cisco

NOTE:  The Cisco Networking courses (CSNT 160, 161, 260, and 261) WILL be offered in the 2022-2023 academic year… but they MAY NOT be offered in the following year.   Plan Accordingly!

This program prepares the student for employment in the field of Computer Networking. The focus is on developing skills in a combination of the fundamental and basic network technologies produced by Cisco. Specific learning outcomes include developing team dynamics in the following skills: Network Media Installa­tion, LAN and WAN Design, Network Management, Fundamentals of Networking Devices, Client Hardware Repair, Network Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Networking Device Operating Systems, Installation and Configura­tion, Client Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Network Security, Remote Access, Routing Principles and Configuration, and Maintaining a Corpo­rate Network.

A.S. DEGREE MAJOR OR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Program Requirements Units

Course Units Offered Pre-Req/Recommended Prep
CSNT 110 Hardware and O.S. Fundamentals 4 Fall, Spring, Summer None
CSNT 111 Networking Fundamentals 3 Fall, Spring, Summer None
CSNT 160 Cisco Networking Fundamentals 3 Fall (Fastrak 1 only) CSNT 110 (also recommend CSNT 111)
CSNT 161 Cisco Router Configuration 3 Fall (Fastrak  2 only) CSNT 160
CSNT 260 Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching 3 Spring (Fastrak 1 only) CSNT 161
CSNT 261 Cisco Wide Area Network Design and Support 3 Spring (Fastrak 2 only) CSNT 260
CSNT 180 Wireless Networking 3 Fall CSNT 110 and (CSNT 111 or CSNT 160)
CSNT 181 Hacker Prevention/Security 3 Fall, Spring None
CSNT 280 Computer Forensics Fundamentals 3 Spring None

TOTAL UNITS 28