DEGREE PROGRAM

Danville Area Community College
2007-2008


Computer Communications & Networks
Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program will provide training and education for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as a local area network administrator.  The courses emphasize practical skills required to perform duties in the work environment under the supervision of an experienced local area network administrator. Students will participate in occupational work-site experiences.  This program prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) examination and the Cisco certification exam, CCNA.

Required Courses Hours F,S,I,SU Grade
First Semester
CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems
3
   
INFO 105 Intro to Computer Workstations 
2
   
INFO 110 Internet & Telecommunications
3
   
INFO 133 Cisco Network Academy I
3
   
INFO 163 Client Operating Systems
3
   
INFO 153 A+ Software Preparation
3
   
Total 
17
   
Second Semester
INFO 283 A+ Hardware Preparation
3
   
INFO 183 Cisco Network Academy II
3
   
INFO 190 Worksite Seminar (pre: consent of instructor) 
1
   
INFO 213 Server Operating Systems
3
   
ENGL 121 Communication Skills
3
   
Social Science Elective
3


Total 
16
   
Third Semester
INFO 203 Cisco Network Academy III
3
   
INFO 249 Help Desk Skills
3
   
INFO 245 Employment Seminar (pre: consent of instructor) 
1
   
INFO 253 Managing a Network Environment
3
   
MATT 133 Technical Math
4
   
ENGL 122 Technical Communication
3
   
Total
17
   
Fourth Semester
INFO 263 Network Security
3
   
INFO 273 Cisco Network Academy IV
3
   
INFO 293 Wireless Networking
3


INFO 290 Supervised Occupational Experience (pre: consent of instructor)
3
   
SPCH 101 Oral Communication
3
   
SPCH 113 Group Discussion
3
   
Total
18
   

*General Education
Human Relations requirements.
Designated as a Tech Prep program.
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.


Code CTIH
  March 2007  Credit Hours 68
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