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Networking Technology
OCCUPATIONAL MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 2136
Mathematics, Science & Technology Department
Founders 112 • phone (215) 968-8305
This associate degree major enables graduates to qualify
for entry-level advanced positions in computer communications.
Major requirements can be met in a two academic year period of
full-time study. Graduates might be employed in positions with job titles
such as network administrator, network technician, field service
engineer, or related occupations.
Graduates of this program are able to
- install, maintain, and troubleshoot modern network hardware and software;
- design, implement and administer the user's network environment - including file sharing and printing; and
- devise a network security plan using modern Network Operating Systems, technologies and protocols.
Degree Course Requirements*
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking1 |
3 |
| MGMT100 |
Introduction to Business2 |
3 |
| COMM105 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
| CISC105 |
Windows/DOS Concepts |
4 |
| CISC143 |
Essentials of Networking G |
4 |
| CISC144 |
Introduction to MS Windows Professional G |
4 |
| CISC201 |
Managing & Maintaining the PC G |
4 |
| CISC202 |
Network Administration G |
4 |
| CISC203 |
Advanced Network Administration G |
4 |
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or |
| CISC244 |
Intro to MS Windows Server G |
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| CISC234 |
Topics in Networking G |
3 |
| CISC235 |
Network Devices (CISCO) G |
4 |
| CISC245 |
Network Troubleshooting G |
4 |
| Computing ElectiveE |
3 |
| Cultural PerspectivesC |
3 |
| College Level WritingA,B |
6 |
| College Level Mathematics ElectiveA,D,3 |
3 |
| INTG285 |
Integration of KnowledgeG,4 |
3 |
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Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours
per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement
testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
| First Semester | |
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| CISC105 |
Windows/DOS Concepts | 4 |
| CISC143 |
Essentials of Networking G | 4 |
| MGMT100 |
Introduction to Business | 3 |
| | College Level WritingA,B | 3 |
| | MathematicsA,D,3 | 3 |
| | | 17 |
| Second Semester | |
|---|
| CISC144 |
Introduction to MS Windows Professional G | 4 |
| CISC201 |
Managing & Maintaining the PC G | 4 |
| CISC202 |
Network Administration G | 4 |
| | College Level WritingA,B | 3 |
| | | 15 |
| Third Semester | |
|---|
| CISC203 |
Advanced Network Administration G | 4 |
| or |
| CISC244 |
MS Windows Server G |
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| CISC235 |
Network Devices (CISCO) G |
4 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking | 3 |
| | Cultural PerspectivesC | 3 |
| | Computing Elective | 3 |
| | | 17 |
| Fourth Semester | |
|---|
| CISC234 |
Topics in Networking G | 3 |
| CISC245 |
Network Troubleshooting G |
4 |
| COMM105 |
Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| INTG285 |
Integration of KnowledgeF,G,4 | 3 |
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A Placement testing required.
B Select any two of the following (with proper prerequisites):
OADM110, COMP110, COMP111,
COMP114
C Consult the list of courses approved for this category here. Any course may
be chosen.
D Consult an advisor. At least one course must be chosen from the following:
MATH110, MATH115, MATH117, MATH120, MATH122, MATH125 or MATH140.
E Any computer science course except CISC100.
F Any INTG course may be chosen.
G
Course requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies Creative Expression
2 Satisfies Social Perspectives
3 Satisfies College Level Mathematics or Science.
4 Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.
NOTE: Computer classes may be expensive. Purchase of equipment may be required.
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