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For more complete information please refer to the
MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog
Tuition and Fees $7455
Application Fee $30
Lab Fees $150
Books and Supplies $1650
   

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NETWORK SUPPORT
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Catalog 2007-2008

Advisor: Bruce Gottwig

The Computer Technology Program prepares individuals to assume a role in computer support with skills and responsibilities in user support, hardware and soft ware troubleshooting, and basic system maintenance.

The Network Support Degree prepares students for a career in supporting Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) with a focus on the skills required to understand and manage the
operation of a small and large computer network.

Upon completion of the Network Support Degree, students will be able to successfully design, implement, manage, and maintain effective network infrastructures for both home and corporate clients as an entry level network technician / system administrator.

Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:

  • Utilize TCP/IP applications to prove their understanding of networking protocols used to control modern networking infrastructures.

  • Master the concepts of the theoretical OSI networking model.

  • Create, maintain, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless network infrastructures and infrastructure devices.

  • Employ and master the skills needed to create and maintain server based networks using both Microsoft Windows and Open source Linux server systems.

  • Develop and implement a logical troubleshooting and maintenance system for Personal Computing systems.

  • Prepare for networking support industry standard certifications such as: CCNA, CCNP, MCSA or MCSE, and CompTIA Network+.
Summer Semester
Course No. Title Credits
CIT 111 Intro to Comp for Tech Majors 3†
CIT 125 Fund of Voice and Data Cabling 3†
CIT 166* Computer Operating Systems 4†
    SUBTOTAL 10

~ CIT 111 may be taken Fall semester year one.
CIT 125 and 166 can be taken either semester year one.

Fall Semester
Course No. Title Credits
CIT 126* Networking Fundamentals 3†
CIT 176* Routers and Routing Basics 3†
CIT 210* Network Operating Systems I 2†
CIT 211* Network Operating Systems II 2†
CIT 272* PC Troubleshooting & Main 4†
    SUBTOTAL 14
Spring Semester
Course No. Title Credits
CIT 120* Internet Essentials 2†
CIT 212* Network Operating Systems III 2†
CIT 213* Network Operating Systems IV 2†
CIT 226* Switching Basics & Inter Routing 3†
CIT 276* Intro to WAN Technologies 3†
CIT 283* Fund of Wireless LAN 3†
    SUBTOTAL 15
Fall Semester
Course No. Title Credits
CIT 215* Network Operating Systems V 2†
CIT 216* Network Operating Systems VI 2†
CIT 278* Advanced Routing 4†
CIT 284* Implementing Secure Converged
Wide-area Network		 4†
MATH 108* Algebra for College Students OR  
MATH 130** Precalculus Algebra OR  
MATH 150** Math for Liberal Arts OR  
MATH 181** Calculus 3/4†
    SUBTOTAL 15-16
Spring Semester
Course No. Title Credits
CIT 275* Computer End-User Support 3†
CIT 281* Multilayer Switching 4†
CIT 285* Optimizing Converged Networks 4†
CIT 287* IP Telephony 3†
CIT 121** Composition I 3†
    SUBTOTAL 17

Total Program Credits 71/72~    Top

Technical Electives
Course No. Title Credits
CIT 215* Network Operating Systems V 2†
CIT 216* Network Operating Systems VI 2†
CIT 206* Database Management II 3†
CIT 208* Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX 4†
CIT 255* Fund Network Security I 3†
CIT 256* Fund Network Security II 3†
CIT 283* Fundamentals of Wireless LAN 3†
CIT 287* IP Telephony 3†
CIT 295* Current Topics in Network Operating Systems VAR+

 

~Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.

+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment
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