Last Updated
8/22/2024 3:00:41 PM
Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 60-62
(formerly Computer Networking and Support Services)
The Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain a position in the specialty of Network and Telecommunications Systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems program, the graduate will be able to:
- describe hardware and software components of client computers, servers and networks in order to identify their areas of vulnerability;
- write programs to develop computer logic and reasoning skills to be utilized in troubleshooting networks and network applications;
- describe network topologies, routers, switches and protocols in order to design a network;
- design and implement wired and wireless LAN’s, Internetworks and VPN’s (Virtual Private Networks) to enable communications and access to share resources;
- administer and maintain networks in order to keep them operating efficiently;
- analyze network traffic and troubleshoot network equipment to maintain network operations;
- install, configure and maintain Windows client and server components of a network in order to make resources available to users; and
- design and implement network security and assess and remediate vulnerabilities to protect network resources.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 125 ◊ # Discrete Mathematics for Computing | Core Course | 4 |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 111 ◊ # Pre-Calculus | Core Course | 5 |
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| MAT 114 ◊ # Plane Trigonometry | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 174 ◊ Windows Client-Server Systems Administration | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
| CIS 121 ◊ Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 212 ◊ # Internetworking, Routing and Switching | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 217 # Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
| CIS 220 ◊ # Introduction to Network Security | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 236 ◊ Introduction to Wireless LAN Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 277 ◊ # Command Processing and Scripting | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 6 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
| CIS 176 ◊ LAN Administration: Windows Server | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 179 ◊ # Linux System Administration | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 178 ◊ # Administering Web Servers | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 218 # Enterprise Networking, Security, Automation CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 222 ◊ # Administering Network Infrastructure | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 224 ◊ # Managing a Network Environment | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 226 ◊ # Advanced Network Security | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 228 ◊ # Administering Directory Services | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 238 ◊ # Introduction to Computer Forensics | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 240 ◊ # Advanced Computer Forensics | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 260 ◊ # Cooperative Work Experience | Core Course | 1-2 |
| CIS 278 ◊ # Database Management Systems | Core Course | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the requirements of your transfer college.)
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/sitecore/content/2022-2023/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Associate-in-Applied-Science-Degree-Requirements
See CIS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |