Business, Information Systems Technology 
and Public Services
 

LAN Networking Systems Certificate

The LAN Networking certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare for occupations in the field of local-area networks. Students learn local-area networking concepts, standards and protocols used in a client server environment. In addition students learn how to use networking software in a networked lab and how to install networking software and hardware in file servers, work stations and routers.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all of the courses offered within the Business and Information Systems Technology departments for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BAF, BUS, CPT, CRP, IST, LEG, MGT, MKT and OST.
 
Certificate: LAN Networking Systems (24 credit hours)

Credit Hours

CPT 170  Microcomputer Applications 

3.0

EEM 243  Introduction to Computer Servicing 

3.0

IST 220  Data Communication (general) 

3.0

IST 225  Internet Communications 

3.0

IST 241  Network Architecture I 

3.0

IST 251  LAN Networking Technologies (Novell)

OR

CPT 176  Microcomputer Operating Systems (Microsoft) 

3.0

IST 252  LAN System Manager (Novell)

OR

CPT 209  Computer Systems Management (Microsoft) 

3.0

IST 253  LAN Service and Support (Novell)

OR

CPT 255  Operating System Fundamentals (Microsoft) 

3.0

 

Total Credit Hours:

24.0