DESCRIPTION:
The LAN Network 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, how to install networking software and hardware in file servers, work stations and routers. Beginner and advanced courses in DOS and windows are required at the beginning of the program.

BEGINNING SEMESTER: Fall, Spring, Summer

CAMPUS: Beltline

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:  

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 24 semester hours are required for this certificate.  

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. This certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills to prepare for occupations in the filed of local area networks. Students will learn local area networking concepts, standards, and protocols used in a client server environment.
2. Students will learn to use networking software in a network lab, install networking software and hardware in file servers, work stations, and routers.
3. Beginner and advanced courses in DOS and WINDOWS are required at the beginning of the program.
4. 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 count toward graduation. This includes courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BAF, BUS, CPT, CRP, IST, LEG, MGT, MKT and OST.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS THROUGH SUMMER 2008
COURSE		PREREQUISITE
CPE 215	Local Area Network Setup and Troubleshooting	RDG 032, MAT 100
CPT 176	Microcomputer Operating Systems	CPT 101, CPT 170 or IST 201
CPT 209	Computer Systems Management	CPT 101, CPT 170 or IST 201
CPT 255	Operating System Fundamentals	CPT 209
EEM 243	Introduction to Computer Servicing	RDG 032, MAT 100
IST 201	Cisco Internetworking Concepts	RDG 100, MAT 100
IST 202	Cisco Router Configuration	IST 201
IST 257	LAN Network Server Technologies	CPT 209

 

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE FALL 2008
COURSE		PREREQUISITE
CPE 216	PC Networking	CPE 215
CPT 176	Microcomputer Operating Systems	CPT 101, CPT 170 or IST 201
CPT 209	Computer Systems Management	CPT 101, CPT 170 or IST 201
CPT 255	Operating System Fundamentals	CPT 209
EEM 243	Introduction to Computer Servicing	RDG 032, MAT 100
IST 200	Cisco LAN Concepts	RDG 100
IST 201	Cisco Internetworking Concepts	RDG 100, MAT 100
IST 257	LAN Network Server Technologies	CPT 209

04/07/08