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Networking
(Certificates
& AAS options)Department Website: http://cis.highline.edu
- For AAS degree: COMPASS reading score of 80, writing score of 65 and intermediate algebra score of 71.
- Some classes have entry requirements not listed here.
- Talk to a faculty adviser.
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each core course.
- AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
- Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
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Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT)
| Course | Course Title | LAN Cert. |
Unix/Linux Cert. |
Network Skills Cert. |
Network Specialist AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 140 | CIS Cooperative Education | - | - | - | 1 |
| CIS 150 | Microcomputer Systems | - | - | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 160 | Introduction to Networks | 5 | - | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 161 | Local Area Networks | 5 | - | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 166 | Network Intrusion Detection I | - | - | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 210 | Operating Systems Principles | - | - | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 215 | Introduction to UNIX/Linux | - | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 216 | Network Scripting | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| CIS 217 | UNIX/Linux System Administration | - | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 218 | Database Concepts | - | - | - | 5 |
| CIS 262 | Wide Area Networks | 5 | - | 5 | 5 |
| CIS 263 | Data Network Design/Management | - | - | 5 | 3 |
| CIS 264 | Advanced Networking Applications/Security | - | - | 3 | |
| Total PT Core Credits | 15 | 15 | 43 | 57 |
Supporting Courses (SC)
| Course | Course Title | LAN Cert. |
Unix/Linux Cert. |
Network Skills Cert. |
Network Specialist AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C SCI 100 | Survey of Computing | - | - | - | 5 |
| PHIL& 106 | Introduction to Logic | - | - | - | 5 |
| Total Supporting Course Credits | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Related Instruction Courses (RI)
| Course | Course Title | LAN Cert. |
Unix/Linux Cert. |
Network Skills Cert. |
Network Specialist AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | - | - | - | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | - | - | - | 5 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra | - | - | - | 5 |
| BUSN 160 | Human/Labor Relations | - | - | - | 5 |
| ENGL 205 | Research and Persuasive Writing | - | - | - | 5 |
| Total Related Instruction Credits | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | 15 | 43 | 92 |
- Build and configure a computer using essential components, peripherals and various operating systems.
- Implement a LAN with Microsoft and/or Linux servers and workstations adding management of users, e-mail, Websites and network resources.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer commands for Windows/Linux operating systems.
- Design and correctly address an enterprise network with built-in redundancy devices.
- Implement a virtual environment for networking within a computer or server.
- Secure access and protect the data in a network server.
- Manage a complex project from start to finish, both individually and in teams.
- Analyze project requirements and gather information necessary to thoroughly understand project scope and specifications.
- Effectively use technology to identify resources to solve networking issues, troubleshoot problems and remain current in the technology field.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both in speech and written documents.
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