Information Technology - Networking for Systems and Security, AAS

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Community Colleges, and Online

The Information Technology - Networking for Systems and Security AAS award provides students with fundamental skills in planning, installing, and maintaining organizations’ computer networks. Students will learn to troubleshoot both hardware and software, analyze problems, provide support for users, and monitor network resources. Students completing the Networking for Systems and Security program will have the knowledge to earn industry-recognized certifications, such as CCNA Operating System, Security, and Server Certifications. Graduates of the Networking for Systems and Security program will be prepared for work as network, helpdesk, and security technicians.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Information Technology - Networking for Systems and Security program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate essential networking skills including installing and configuring the network.
Secure and troubleshoot a network.
Collaborate with others in a technical environment.
Continue their education through technical training and certification.
Demonstrate the basic knowledge and practical skills needed to install and support computer operating systems.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of cloud computing operations.

Plan of Study

Term 1

BUS 167 - Leadership and Professionalism Credit(s): 1.00
CIS 189 - Python Credit(s): 3.00
NET 159 - Cisco Packet Tracer Credit(s): 1.00
NET 166 - Applied Computer Security Credit(s): 3.00
NET 167 - Computer Systems and Troubleshooting Credit(s): 4.00
NET 303 - Windows Workstation Operating Systems Credit(s): 3.00
NET 679 - TCP/IP and Subnetting Credit(s): 1.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 2

BUS 168 - Leadership and Professionalism II Credit(s): 1.00
CIS 760 - Cloud Foundations Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts Credit(s): 3.00 OR
MAT 121 - College Algebra Credit(s): 4.00
NET 198 - Networking I Credit(s): 5.00
NET 313 - Windows Server Credit(s): 3.00
NET 420 - Introduction to Linux OS Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 3

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3.00
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00
NET 298 - Networking II Credit(s): 5.00
NET 575 - Cloud Infrastructure Credit(s): 3.00
NET 947 - Seminar Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00 (1.00 Credit for this term)

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 4

NET 398 - Networking III Credit(s): 5.00
NET 932 - Internship Credit(s): 1.00 - 5.00 (3.00 Credits for this term) OR
NET 860 - Information Technology Specialist Capstone Credit(s): 3.00
PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3.00 OR
HUM 183 - Living with Space, Time and Technology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
HUM 110 - Changes and Choices Credit(s): 3.00 OR
PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3.00
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 14.00 Credits

AAS Total: 63.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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