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Computer Network Technology, A.S.


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Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. With full time attendance, the degree is designed to be a two-year program. The certificate is also a two-year program. Courses are offered during daytime and/or evening hours (the certificate may be completed with all night classes). For students who don’t meet the math prerequisite requirements for either the math or computer programming/networking courses in the program, MCC offers a wide range of preparatory courses.

Students must take PHY*110 or PHY*122 or higher for their Gen Ed science requirement. PHY*105 and PHY*121 will not count toward the degree.

Students have the choice of several programming languages. However, Python is the preferred choice and is strongly recommended.

While there is no required sequence for most courses in the program, the following sequence of core courses is recommended:

1st Semester (FA & SP)         CST*131 Networking Theory & Application

2nd Semester (SP)                CST*237 SysAdmin I - Client/Server

3rd Semester (FA)                 CST*238 SysAdmin II - Client/Server

4th Semester (SP)                 CST*132 Networking Infrastructure

4th Semester (SP)                 CST*141 Computer Hardware    

 

Note:

Four of the five core courses are only offered once a year in either the fall or spring semester.

CST*131 must be taken before CST*237, CST*238 and CST*132.

CST*237 and CST*238 can be taken in any order, but at least one of them must be taken before CST*132.

The prerequisite for CST*141 is PHY*110 or PHY*122 or PHY*222 or successful completion of one year of high school physics.

Students should consult with a computer science/networking faculty advisor (Richard Gnall) to plan their program and schedule of classes, and to discuss required course prerequisites.

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of all Computer Network Technology degree program requirements, graduates will

  1. Differentiate and understand the role and function of various current and emerging technologies, including, but not limited to computer networking, system administration, computer hardware, programming and related Internet technologies.
  2. Implement basic switching and routing technologies used in computer networks.
  3. Demonstrate and implement advanced networking infrastructure concepts.
  4. Demonstrate skill in the installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrading and troubleshooting of computer operating systems at both the workstation and server levels in both stand-alone and networked environments.
  5. Describe basic computer organization and the relationship between hardware components and the operating system.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to understand a problem and develop logically structured solutions through the use of a modern programming language such as Python, Java, C++ or C#.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Computer Network Technology Requirements


Total Minimum Credits Required: 61-63


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