Nov 23, 2024

Catalog 2018-19

Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Network Technology Degree (CISCO Concentration)

Important Information

Short Description

The Network Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical skills required for entry-level employment and with the course work necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Degree Code

Network Technology - 420

Program Code

A 416

Contacts and Additional Information

Department Chair/Program Coordinator:
CCBC Essex, Noell Damron
443-840-2811 or ndamron@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

The following Network Technology A.A.S. degree concentrations are offered both face to face and fully (100%) online: CISCO, General Networking, Information Technology (IT) Support, Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), and Red Hat Linux.
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Network Technology, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 163 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective - Any CSIT or DCOM Course 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 217 - Cisco I: Introduction to Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 218 - Cisco II: Routing and Switching Essentials 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).

Semester 4

DCOM 219 - Cisco III: Scaling Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 220 - Cisco IV: Connecting Networks 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective - Any CSIT or DCOM Course 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective - Any CSIT or DCOM Course 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).
Information Technology (CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics (MATH 163 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 28 Credits

Concentration Requirements:

DCOM 217 - Cisco I: Introduction to Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 218 - Cisco II: Routing and Switching Essentials 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 219 - Cisco III: Scaling Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 220 - Cisco IV: Connecting Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Electives:

Choose 9 credits of electives (any CSIT or DCOM course).

Additional Program Requirements - 14 Credits:

DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Network Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical skills required for entry-level employment and with the course work necessary to transfer to a four-year institution. Students may select between the Cisco, Microsoft, Red Hat, IT Support, or General concentrations, or they may customize their technology electives to best suit their work or transfer needs. See the program coordinator for information on transfer agreements and internships.

Most of the courses may be taken online as well as in the classroom.

Certificate programs of 4 to 9 courses are also available as well as individualized programs. See Program Coordinators for details.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

install, configure, and maintain client operating systems in an enterprise environment;
install, configure, and maintain servers and server operating systems in an enterprise environment;
install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure for LAN and WAN networks and internetworks;
diagnose and repair problems with servers, operating systems, and infrastructure in an enterprise system;
administer networks and network operating systems;
secure the above mentioned systems;
advise senior staff/administration on issues surrounding network infrastructure;
pass and maintain current industry certification in the area(s) specific to their program option (e.g., Red Hat, Microsoft, Cisco, Comp TIA); and
represent the IT industry in a professional manner.