60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0142
The Computer Networking and Systems associate degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a position in Networking.
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements: | ||
| Area A — Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Area B — Mathematics | ||
| Select course from Area B (Mathematics) | 3-4 | |
| Applied Mathematics I (or higher) | ||
| Area C — Science | ||
| Select one course from a science discipline | 3 | |
| Applied Physics (recommended) | ||
| Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| One course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F — Global Studies 1 | ||
| One course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Introduction to Global Business (recommended) | ||
| Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| One course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
- 2
Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CNS 105 | Networking Essentials | 3 |
| CNS 110 | Windows Client Desktop 1 | 3 |
| CNS 150 | Windows Client Desktop 2 | 3 |
| CNS 170 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| or CNS 176 | Network Security | |
| CNS 172 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| CNS 174 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Select at least twelve credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
Nine credit hours from any CNS courses not taken prevously | ||
| Linux Operating System (or higher) | ||
or any CSC or ELT courses | ||
| Select one of the following nine credit hour tracks: | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Track | ||
| CNS 141 | Cisco Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CNS 142 | Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| CNS 143 | Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Track | ||
| CNS 111 | Windows Server 1 | 3 |
| CNS 114 | Windows Server 2 | 3 |
| CNS 116 | Windows Server 3 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Due to rapid changes in information technology, we are frequently updating our certificate and degree programs to better prepare you for the job market. Please consult the CNS department chair for help with your pathway.
Note: Students can obtain credit for prior learning through evaluation by Oakton faculty for any of the third-party IT certifications.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of computer hardware and software.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of a router and a switch.
- Administer and maintain a computer network.
- List basic steps in troubleshooting a network.
- Utilize Microsoft tools.
- Present conclusions effectively, orally and in writing.