Provides strong theoretical knowledge of Computer Information Systems and prepares students for positions in the field of network administration and support. This curriculum provides specialized knowledge in the areas of network design, operating systems, and system administration.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of all courses in the program, the Computer Information Systems Network Administration student will have demonstrated the following abilities:
- identify and select a LAN architecture based on a given set of requirements
- identify and understand the function of each of the layers of the OSI model
- describe the concept and function of a Virtual LAN and the associated protocols
- identify the technologies used for WAN communications and determine when to use a given WAN technology
- install, administer and maintain a Linux network
- install, administer and maintain a Windows Server network
- develop and implement a backup, recovery and disaster recovery plan for a network
- install, maintain, administer and troubleshoot a network using the various TCP/IP protocols.
Program Coordinator: Jessica York
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Title | Credits |
| CSC*101 | Introduction to Computers (a) | 3 |
| CSC*126 | Programming Logic & Design with Visual Basic | 3 |
| CST*130 | Network Essentials I (a) | 3 |
| ENG*101 | Composition (a) | 3 |
| MAT*165 | Elementary Statistics with Computer Application (a) | 4 |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSC*231 | Database Design I (a) | 3 |
| CST*193 | Introduction to TCP/IP (a) | 3 |
| CST*210 | Operating Systems (a) | 3 |
| CST*230 | Network Essentials II (a) | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| COM*172 | Interpersonal Communication (a) or | |
| COM*173 | Public Speaking (a) or | |
| ENG*106 | Writing for Business (a) | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSC*250 | Systems Analysis and Design (a) | 3 |
| CST*163 | Windows Server Administration (a) | 3 |
| CST*264 | Unix/Linux System Administration (a) | 3 |
| Directed Elective (a)(b) (from CSA*, CSC*, CST*) | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective (from ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, POL*, PSY*, SOC*) | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CST*270 | Network Security Fundamentals (a) | 3 |
| CST*292 | Practicum in Computer Science (a) | 3 |
| Directed Elective (a)(b) (from CSA*, CSC*, CST*) | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| (ART*, COM*154, COM*167, DGA*, GRA*, NMC*, MUS*, THR*) | ||
| Science Elective (c) (from AST*, BIO*, CHE*, EAS*, EVS*, MET*, OCE*, PHY*) | 3-4 | |
| Total | ||
| 61-62 | ||
(a) Prerequisite and/or co-requisite required.
(b) To be selected in consultation with faculty advisor based on student’s program of study.
(c) Students intending to transfer to a four-year program should take a 4-credit lab science.
Computer Information Systems: Network Administration Option (A.S. Degree) Program Abilities:
Upon successful completion of all courses in the program, the Computer Information Systems Network Administration student will have demonstrated the following abilities:
1. identify and select a LAN architecture based on a given set of requirements
2. identify and understand the function of each of the layers of the OSI model
3. describe the concept and function of a Virtual LAN and the associated protocols
4. identify the technologies used for WAN communications and determine when to use a given WAN technology
5. install, administer and maintain a Linux network
6. install, administer and maintain a Windows Server network
7. develop and implement a backup, recovery and disaster recovery plan for a network
8. install, maintain, administer and troubleshoot a network using the various TCP/IP protocols.
STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Get more details about this merger.