Network Specialist

ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE

The network specialist certificate is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to construct, maintain, and administer a computer network system.  The configuration of the hardware components of a network system and the software necessary to operate and control the network will be covered in detail.  After successful completion of this program, the student will be eligible to sit for the CompTia A+ certification exam, Novell CNA certification exam, CISCO CCNA certification exam, and Microsoft 2000 Server certification exam. 

 

Jerry Ainsworth  618 634-3396

jerrya@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson   618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                      Credit Hours

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems                 1

COM 270 Novell                                                    3

CIS 101 Network Fundamentals                              3

CIS 102 Routing Theory                                          3

ENG 111 English Composition                                 3

or ENG 124 Technical Communications I              3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                   1

INT 111 Career Development                                  1

First Semester Total Hours                                    15

 

COM 241 Windows 2000 Server                            3

COM 244 A+ Certification                                      3

CIS 201 LAN Switching                                          3

CIS 202 Advanced Projects                                     3

CIS 199 Network Internship                                    2

Second Semester Total Hours                                14

 

 

CIS 101 Network Fundamentals

Course introduces the seven layers of the OSI networking model and relates network hardware components and networking protocols to the proper layer of the OSI model. 

 

CIS 102 Routing Theory

Introduces the methods of configuring CISCO routers for proper utilization within a network or an internetwork. 

 

CIS 199 Network Internship

This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Computer and Network Specialist program.  Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at an approved worksite during the semester.

 

CIS 201 LAN Switching

Introduces the concepts of CISCO switch settings and configuration of the switch to allow for easier maintenance and security of a network. 

 

CIS 202 Advanced Projects

Applies the fundamentals of LAN and WAN configuration while implementing various routing and routed protocols. 

 

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems

Hands-on training using the Windows 2000 operating environment, includes proper file management, customizing desktops, and maintaining hardware.

 

COM 241 Windows 2000 Server

Course provides students with the ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

 

COM 244 A+ Certification

Study of the hardware and software aspects of a digital computer system to enable the student to pass the A+ Certification test.

 

COM 270 Novell

Installation of a Novell NetWare server, creation of the NDS organizational structure, along with maintenance of the directory and file structure on a Novell network.