Computer Networking - Competence, Certificate of Achievement

The Computer Networking - Competence Certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in information technology specifically in the area of computer networking. Students learn how to design and implement network software using Microsoft Windows and/or similar operating systems; and continues preparation for an AS degree and/or for transfer to a four-year college.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of intermediate networking and operating concepts by proposing solution to a more difficult networking and operating system problems, and also perform configurations of both hardware and software to, writing scripts in Unix/Linux or administer Windows server implement the proposed solution.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of how the different parts of a computer performs by diagnosing a problem and also perform the necessary diagnostic task to problems of intermediate level.

Core Requirements

Complete 29.5 units

COM ST 001A

Public Speaking

3

CS 011

Fundamentals of Computer Science

3

CS 032

Introduction to Computer Operating Systems

3

CS 042

Introduction to Unix/Linux

3

CS 056

Networking Essentials

3

CSN 058A

Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems

3

CSP 029A

Pascal Programming

3

CSW 023

HTML for Web Publishing

3

ELECT 014C

Troubleshooting Computers

2.5

ENG 001A

Reading and Composition

3

Restricted Electives

Area A - Complete 3 units selected from:

CSP 026A

Java Programming

3

CSP 028A

Visual Basic .NET Programming

3

CSP 031A

C++ Programming I

3

Minimum Units Required: 32.5

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.