Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 15-1121, 15-1122, 15-1143, 15-1152??
Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Microsoft Networking Technology program is designed to develop skills needed to implement a network infrastructure and install, configure, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows server and Windows client workstations. Courses in the program are also designed to help prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) examinations.
Typical tasks of a Microsoft Networking Administrator include developing a local area network, installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, interoperating with various operating systems, and working as a system administrator.
Typical tasks of a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) are developing a local area network, installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, training end users, and working as a system administrator.
Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: EMC, GCC, GWC
Program Notes: CIS105 is a prerequisite for many courses in the program. Students should plan to complete CIS105 early in their program of study (as one of their Restricted Electives) or obtain instructor permission for a waiver of this prerequisite.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any suffixed courses.
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
None. Review Program Notes for additional information.
Credits:
Required Courses
Courses selected cannot apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives area.
CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1
+BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support 3
CIS102 Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals 1
CIS126DA UNIX Operating System (3) OR
CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) AND
+CIS126BA UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) AND
+CIS126CA UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) 3
+CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR
CNT140AA Introduction to Networks (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4
MST150++ Any Microsoft Windows Operating System course 3
+MST155++ Any Windows Network Infrastructure course 3-4
+MST157++ Any Active Directory Windows Server Configuration course 3-4
+MST158++ Any Windows Server Administration course 4
Credits: 24-27
Restricted Electives
Students should select 14-15 credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor.
Selected courses will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives.
+ BPC171 Recycling Used Computer Technology (1) 1-3
(BPC171 may be repeated)
+ BPC270 Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep 3
+ CIS238++ Any UNIX/Linux System Administration course 3
+ CIS239++ Any Linux course 3
+ CIS240 Local Area Network Planning and Design (3) OR
+ CIS240++ Any Linux course (3) 3
+ CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3
+ CIS15+ Any Fundamental or Level I Programming course (3) AND/OR
+ CIS15+++ Any Fundamental or Level I Programming course (3) (3)
CIS16+ Any Fundamental or Level I Programming course (3) AND/OR
CIS16+++ Any Fundamental or Level I Programming course (3) 3
CIS280 Current Topics in Computing (3) OR
CIS280++ Any Current Topics in Computing course(s) (1-3) 1-3
Students may select no more than four (4) credits of CIS282++, CIS290++, CIS296W+, and CWE198++ courses combined.
+ CIS282++ Volunteerism for Computer Information Systems: A Service Learning Experience (any suffixed course) (1-3) AND/OR
+ CIS290++ Computer Information Systems Internship (any suffixed course) (1-3) AND/OR
+ CIS296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed course) (1-4) AND/OR
+ CWE198++ Any Career Work Experience course(s) in Information Technology(1-3) 1-4
+ CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology course 4
+ ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security course 3-4
+ MST141 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 3
MST150++ Any Microsoft Windows Operating System course not selected in the Required Courses area 3
+ MST152 Microsoft Windows Server (4) OR
+ MST152++ Any Microsoft Windows Server course (4) 4
+ MST157++ Any Active Directory Windows Server Configuration course not selected in the Required Courses area (3-4) 3-4
+ MST244 Microsoft SQL Server Administration 3
+ MST259 Designing Windows Network Security 3
+ MST298A+ Any Special Projects course 1-3
Credits: 14-15
General Electives
Credits:
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirement
Credits: 22-25
General Education Core
Credits: 12-15
First-Year Composition
Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6
Oral Communication
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Oral Communication area. 3
Critical Reading
Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3
Mathematics
Credits: 3
+ Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area. 3
General Education Distribution
Credits: 10
Humanities, Arts and Design
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3
Social-Behavioral Sciences
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. 3
Natural Sciences
Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Science area. 4
Program Competencies
1. Implement DOS commands and functions. (CIS121AB)
2. Identify basic personal computer architecture and components. (BPC170)
3. Troubleshoot problems with various common hardware and software configurations. (BPC170)
4. Use effective communication skills. (CIS102)
5. Configure a UNIX operating system. (CIS126AA, CIS126BA, CIS126CA, CIS126DA)
6. Configure a Linux operating system. (CIS126DL)
7. Analyze local area network (LAN) topologies and communication standards. (CIS190, CNT140AA, MST140)
8. Create and manage user and group accounts. (MST150++, MST158++)
9. Monitor network resources and events. (MST158++)
10. Secure network resources with share permissions and New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions. (MST150++)
11. Install, configure, and optimize Windows network operating system. (MST150++, MST158++)
12. Implement and troubleshoot network printers. (MST150++, MST158++)
13. Establish trusts between domains. (MST155++)
14. Implement system policies and user profiles. (MST158++)
15. Install and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Dynamic Name System (DNS) in a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. (MST155++)
16. Install and configure Microsoft Windows Active Directory services. (MST155++, MST157++, MST158++)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 27, 2012
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
