Network Design & Administration

AAS-T, Certificate

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The Networking Program in Information Technology includes a four-quarter certificate and a six to seven-quarter AAS-T degree program. Prerequisites require an additional one to two quarters for most students. The curriculum was designed with input from Puget Sound industry representatives to include the skills needed for successful employment. The Network Design and Administration Program at Seattle Central will provide students with excellent basic network skills and with knowledge of network options in current use.

Career Opportunities

Despite the recent economic downturn, the information technology field is still growing faster than any other section of the economy. A recent Department of Labor study indicates that 8 of the 9 fastest growing occupations by the year 2010 will be in the area of Information Technology. More than 1,300,000 new IT jobs will be created in the United States by the year 2008. A Washington State Employment Security Department paper confirms these job growth statistics for our state as well, with some computer jobs posting growth rates of 6 % per year and higher. There is a critical shortage of qualified IT professionals, and excellent opportunities exist with both large and small companies and in the public sector.

Job titles that this program prepares you for include Network Designer, Systems Analyst/Administrator, Network Technician, System Support Technician, PC Technician, Workstation Support Technician, Technical Support, and Computer Systems Technician. A recent report from The Wall Street Journal (wsj.com) reports that the average annual salary for a Cisco Certified Network Associate with one to two years experience is $53,000. The report goes on to say that experienced Network engineers have seen a 10.1% increase in total average salary with a range of $62,500 - $85,250. A salary survey at dice.com puts the average salary for a Network Designer with one year of experience at over $54,000. (2001)

How to Get Started

Students may choose to graduate either under the program of study requirements stated in the college catalog at the time they first enter this program, or under the requirements listed in the catalog in effect at the time they apply for graduation-unless more than five years have elapsed since the student entered the program, and providing that the courses required for completion are still offered.

Graduation Application

Network Design & Administration AAS-T Degree
Network Design & Administration Certificate
Cisco Certificate

Estimated Training Costs

Network Design & Administration Curriculum

PrerequisitesCr
Eligibility for MAT 098 and ENG 101
ENGL 106 TECHNICAL WRITING 3
ITC 102 OR INFORMATION COMPUTER CONCEPTS 3
Provides a broad introduction to computers and information systems. Includes hardware, software, data organization, data communications and systems development. Covers the evolving role of computers in society.
Previous computer experience and MS Office
ITC 140 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE 5
Provides basic understanding of various hardware components, including installation and configuration. Learn how software interacts with and controls the computer's hardware elements. Emphasizes analytical logic and troubleshooting skills. Introduces basic networking concepts.
MATH 119 Q - MATHEMATICS BEHIND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Learn basic aspects of discrete mathematics common to information technology: scientific notation; binary and hexadecimal number systems; logical operations and the design of logical networks; set theory; relations and functions; combinatorics; graphs and directed graphs; regular expressions; and finite-state machines.
NET 120 NETWORK ESSENTIALS - COMPTIA NETWORK + 5
Intro to networking technologies for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet.
1'st QuarterCr
IT Elective (5 cr)
NET 122 NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 - WIN2K PROFESSIONAL 5
Learn to install and configure Microsoft Windows XP Professional on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain, and those required for Implementing a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Network Infrastructure.
NET 124 NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS 2 - WIN2K SERVER 5
Learn to install Windows 2003 Server and various file systems and to administer and manage Active Directory services and objects. Use Microsoft Management Console to monitor system performance and to administer Internet Information Services and user accounts, group accounts and group policies. Study print services, network protocols, virtual private networking, Routing and Remote Access Service, DHCP, WINS and DNS. Learn to back up data, implement disaster protection and recover from a disaster.
NET 142 NETWORK MANAGEMENT - CISCO I 5
Provides experience in current and emerging networking technology for future employment and/or further education. Content standards based on current industry standards. Examines safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, LANs, OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, IP addressing, and network standards. Emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
2'nd QuarterCr
ITC 136 UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM 5
Intro to the Linux/Unix client operating system, including the fundamental Linux/Unix commands in both the command line interface and graphics user interface. Not a Server Administration class.
NET 126 NETWORK OS 3 - WIN2K NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE 5
Continuation of NET 124. Covers capacity planning, multiple domain management, trust relationships, implementing RAS, interoperating with Novell Netware and Windows XP troubleshooting.
NET 134 NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - TCP/IP 5
Learn to set up, configure, use and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on major operating systems used in a networked environment.
NET 144 NETWORK MANAGEMENT - CISCO II 5
Continuation of NET 142. Covers safety, networking, network protocols, LANs, WANs, Ethernet, LAN switching, router IOS, TCP/IP addressing, router configuration, dynamic routing, static routing and the network administrator's role and function. Emphasis on techniques to solve networking problems.
3'rd QuarterCr
Approved Elective (3-5 cr.)
NET 138 UNIX FOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 5
Covers the organization of UNIX-based hardware components and software tools used by the host administrator to control access, tune the system, and account for system resources used. Focuses on UNIX tools, network schedulers, security, remote access, performance monitoring, and networking aspects of UNIX. Includes multi-user, multi-tasking, time-sharing networked communications, and set-up and maintenance of an Internet server.
NET 146 NETWORK MANAGEMENT - CISCO III 5
Continuation of NET 144. Extends knowledge and practical experience with configuring LANs, Novell Networks, Internet-work Packet Exchange (IPX) routing, Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network troubleshooting. Covers Integrated Services Data Networks (ISDN), Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP) and frame relay design, configuration and maintenance.
4'th QuarterCr
BUS 140 CUSTOMER RELATIONS 5
Develops skills to identify and resolve customer complaints, handle difficult customers, and utilize effective verbal and nonverbal communication methods. Learn appropriate professional use of various electronic media and contribute positively to the service culture of an organization. Examines future trends and changes in work environments.
ITC 151 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY 5
Intro to network security, building and administering secure network architectures. Covers firewalls, vulnerability scanners, encryption, risk monitoring and assessment tools, digital certificates, authentication and network vulnerabilities. Security Lab uses wired desktop systems and wireless PDAs to Linux, Macintosh and Windows systems used by small and medium businesses.
NET 200 ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS 10
Capstone course for network infrastructure students. Simulate a small business environment in hardware and software from a case study and apply the skills from the foundation networking courses. Further explore enterprise applications and server needs of businesses as directed by industry standards and trends.

NOTE:This curriculum is being developed and revised. Please check with Information Technology Programs, 206 516-3150, for current information.

Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 or better in every class to remain in this program.

Students who intend to complete the Networking AAS-T degree should meet with the Information Technology counselor to plan their courses beyond those listed above. AAS-T degree students must complete the following additional requirements: English 101, Composition; MAT 107, Mathematics a Practical Art; Humanities 105, Intercultural Communications; Science or Social Science elective;. Total AAS-T degree credits: 91

Cisco Certificate Curriculum

Suggested SequenceCr
NET 120 NETWORK ESSENTIALS - COMPTIA NETWORK + 5
Intro to networking technologies for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet.
Eligibility for MAT 098 and ENG 101
ENGL 106 TECHNICAL WRITING 3
ITC 102 OR INFORMATION COMPUTER CONCEPTS 3
Provides a broad introduction to computers and information systems. Includes hardware, software, data organization, data communications and systems development. Covers the evolving role of computers in society.
Previous computer work experience
ITC 140 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE 5
Provides basic understanding of various hardware components, including installation and configuration. Learn how software interacts with and controls the computer's hardware elements. Emphasizes analytical logic and troubleshooting skills. Introduces basic networking concepts.
MATH 119 Q - MATHEMATICS BEHIND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Learn basic aspects of discrete mathematics common to information technology: scientific notation; binary and hexadecimal number systems; logical operations and the design of logical networks; set theory; relations and functions; combinatorics; graphs and directed graphs; regular expressions; and finite-state machines.
ITC 136 UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM 5
Intro to the Linux/Unix client operating system, including the fundamental Linux/Unix commands in both the command line interface and graphics user interface. Not a Server Administration class.
NET 122 NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 - WIN2K PROFESSIONAL 5
Learn to install and configure Microsoft Windows XP Professional on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain, and those required for Implementing a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Network Infrastructure.
NET 124 NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS 2 - WIN2K SERVER 5
Learn to install Windows 2003 Server and various file systems and to administer and manage Active Directory services and objects. Use Microsoft Management Console to monitor system performance and to administer Internet Information Services and user accounts, group accounts and group policies. Study print services, network protocols, virtual private networking, Routing and Remote Access Service, DHCP, WINS and DNS. Learn to back up data, implement disaster protection and recover from a disaster.
NET 126 NETWORK OS 3 - WIN2K NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE 5
Continuation of NET 124. Covers capacity planning, multiple domain management, trust relationships, implementing RAS, interoperating with Novell Netware and Windows XP troubleshooting.
NET 134 NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - TCP/IP 5
Learn to set up, configure, use and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on major operating systems used in a networked environment.
NET 142 NETWORK MANAGEMENT - CISCO I 5
Provides experience in current and emerging networking technology for future employment and/or further education. Content standards based on current industry standards. Examines safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, LANs, OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, IP addressing, and network standards. Emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
NET 144 NETWORK MANAGEMENT - CISCO II 5
Continuation of NET 142. Covers safety, networking, network protocols, LANs, WANs, Ethernet, LAN switching, router IOS, TCP/IP addressing, router configuration, dynamic routing, static routing and the network administrator's role and function. Emphasis on techniques to solve networking problems.
NET 146 NETWORK MANAGEMENT - CISCO III 5
Continuation of NET 144. Extends knowledge and practical experience with configuring LANs, Novell Networks, Internet-work Packet Exchange (IPX) routing, Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network troubleshooting. Covers Integrated Services Data Networks (ISDN), Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP) and frame relay design, configuration and maintenance.
Total Credits = 59

For Further Information:

Information Technology Programs
Business. Information Technologies & Creative Arts
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE3176
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 516-3150
FAX: (206) 516-3131

Program Contact:
Lisa Sandoval lsandoval@sccd.ctc.edu 206.287.5558