Computer Network Technology, A.A.S.

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DEGREE: ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
DIVISION: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Computer Network Technology Program provides entry-level students and experienced computer professionals the skills necessary to work on and with computer networks. Design, installation, repair, administration, management, and operation of networks are the primary focus of the program with an emphasis on the flexibility to adapt network technology to the needs of any company, research facility, or educational institution.

The Computer Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering, 3300 Washtenaw Avenue - Suite 220, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, www.atmae.org.

The College offers a Certificate of Technical Studies program in Computer Network Technician. Learn more about this program.

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required grade of “C” or higher. Students are required to take twelve (12) credit hours of Required Courses in Major at Delgado Community College.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

See General Education Requirements for approved Humanities and Social Science courses.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 65

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List

Suggested Sequence

First Semester

CNET 117 - Network Multiunit Systems 3 credit hours
CNET 119 - Network Multiunit Systems Lab 1 credit hour
CNET 157 - Network System Basics 3 credit hours
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours OR
ENGL 110 - Intensive English Composition I
MATH 120 - Contemporary Math 3 credit hours OR
MATH 128 - Applied Algebra 3 credit hours OR
MATH 130 - College Algebra 3 credit hours
TECH 104 - Computer Fundamentals for Technicians 3 credit hours

Total: 16 credit hours

Second Semester

CMST 130 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours OR
CMST 132 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours
CNET 177 - Network Operations 3 credit hours
CNET 179 - Network Operations Lab 1 credit hour
CNET 197 - UNIX System Fundamentals 3 credit hours
ELET 160 - Programming for Engineering Technology 3 credit hours
ELST 262 - Computer Repair Fundamentals 4 credit hours

Total: 17 credit hours

Third Semester

ELET 291 - Microprocessors and Advanced Digital Systems Capstone 4 credit hours
ELST 267 - Advanced Computer Repair 4 credit hours
PHYS 101 - Introduction to Concepts in Physics 3 credit hours
PHYS 107 - Introduction to Concepts in Physics Laboratory 1 credit hour
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hours

Total: 15 credit hours

Fourth Semester

CNET 257 - Update Seminar 1 credit hour
CNET 277 - Network Design 3 credit hours
CNET 279 - Network Design Lab 1 credit hour
CNET 287 - Practicum/Coop 3 credit hours
CNET 297 - Certification Preparation 3 credit hours
ELST 269 - A+ Certification Preparation 3 credit hours
Humanities Requirement 3 credit hours