This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Introduction to operating systems and their concepts. Both the command line interface (CLI), with commonly used instructions, and a graphical user interface (GUI) will be used to manage and administer current desktop operating systems (Windows, Linux and Mac OS X). Operating systems for mobile devices (Apple IOS, Google Android and Windows Phone) will be introduced and popular applications for mobile devices will be reviewed.
Description: This course covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the Network Engineering curriculum. Students will understand the functions and services associated with the two major models (OSI and TCP/IP) used to plan and implement networks. Students will be able to design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium sized network. Use Command Line Interface (CLI) to configure initial settings on routers and switches to implement basic network connectivity between devices.
Term hours subtotal:
6
Description: This course focuses on learning the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students will learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. Commonly used network services and protocols will be studied.
Prerequisites: CIS 1411 and CIS 1411 and Other (must be completed within the last two years) and Other (must be completed within the last two years)
Term hours subtotal:
4
Description: The focus of this course is on the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students will learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. Students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routing protocols and wireless networks using IPv4 and IPv6 on equipment from various vendors.
Prerequisites: CIS 2416 and CIS 2416 and Other (CIS 2416 must be completed within the past two years.) and Other (CIS 2416 must be completed within the past two years.)
Term hours subtotal:
4
Description: This course focuses on Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and services required by converged applications in a complex network. Students will learn the selection criteria for devices and technologies to meet WAN requirements. Configuring devices and resolving issues with data link protocols will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CIS 2416 and CIS 2416 and CIS 2421 and CIS 2421 and Other (CIS 2416 and CIS 2421 must be completed within the past two years.) and Other (CIS 2416 and CIS 2421 must be completed within the past two years.)
Term hours subtotal:
4