Computer networking in a technical environment

Fundamentals of Networking

Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Business, Computing, & Social Science

Program Duration: 8 months

Program Contact: Paul Anderson

Credit Requirement: 18

Time: Day

Program overview

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level information technology positions requiring hands-on technical, computer, and networking skills that support home and small business.

Courses Required

Semester 1

P C Hardware Concepts

Course Code: CPT-285

This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions.

English Composition I

Course Code: ENG-101

This is a (College Transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: A study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.

Cisco Internetworking Concepts

Course Code: IST-201

This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards.

Contemporary Statistics & Probability

Course Code: MAT-107

This course introduces common statistical terms and concepts that are widely used to describe data, compute probabilities, estimate parameters, show the degree of relationship between variables, and make decisions. Emphasis is placed on real world examples and applications.

Semester 2

Operating Systems

Course Code: CPT-257

This course examines the theory of operating systems and how the operating system theory is implemented in current operating systems.

CISCO Router Configuration

Course Code: IST-202

This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, ethernet, token ring, fiber distributed data interface TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator's role and function.

Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in maintaining end user devices to include personal computers, tablets, etc.
  • Design and build inter-networked environments incorporating routers and switches applying proper mathematical foundations in designing scalable TCP/IP networks using appropriate protocols to meet design requirements.
  • Build and maintain secure networks.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot to solve common information technology problems and implement secure workable solutions.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop and implement hardware and/or software solutions within the realm of information technology that meet specified design and performance requirements.

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