Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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Computer Networking &
Systems Administration
The Computer Networking & Systems Administration program
produces dynamic, highly skilled IT professionals that today’s
industry demands. They have the expertise to build, secure and
manage IT systems in the cloud and on-premise. They are in charge
of keeping the infrastructure and services operational to ensure that
everyone and everything stays connected.
In this program, you will engage with real equipment through
hands-on labs and other interactive assessments designed to build
knowledge and skills that are critical for success in high-demand
fields. You will have the opportunity to learn how to configure and
troubleshoot technology that is essential to any business, such as
computers, switches, routers, servers and firewalls. All this will be
through multiple pathway options and with many courses focused
on industry certifications from Cisco, Amazon and CompTIA. The
program is an official Cisco Network Academy and Amazon Web
Services (AWS) Academy.
The Advanced Technical Certificate is focused on cloud computing
and offers specialized training in topics such as DevOps,
infrastructure development/automation, programming, database
management, security, configuration management, and more.
Students will leave with extensive knowledge of cloud computing.
Computer Networking & Systems Administration is a Performance-
Based Education (PBE) program.
Computer Networking & Systems Administration is 100% online.
Students will be required to take the Student Online Learning
Orientation course (SOLO 100).
First-Year Seminar Requirement
Students are required to enroll in the First Year Seminar course,
TSTC 1102, in their first semester attending TSTC unless they
have completed more than 24 credit hours. Please see detailed
information regarding the course and exemptions in the Advising
section under First Year Seminar course
Computer Networking & Systems
Administration
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester 1
Credits
ITNW 1308 Implementing and Supporting 3
Client Operating Systems
ITNW 1358 Network+ 3
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Mathematics Elective 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 2
Credits
ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks 3
ITNW 1345 Implementing Network Directory Services 3
ITSE 1329 Programming Logic and Design 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ENGL 2311 or Technical & Business Writing
Semester Totals 12
Semester 3
Credits
ITCC 1344 CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and 3
Wireless Essentials 1
ITNW 1313 Computer Virtualization 3
ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration 2 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Elective 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 4
Credits
ITCC 2320 CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, 3
Security, and Automation 3
ITNW 2354 Internet/Intranet Server 4 3
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security 5 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 5
Credits
ITNW 1309 Fundamentals of Cloud Computing 3
ITCC 2343 or Network Security
ITNW 2352 Administering SQL Server 3
ITSC 2370 Final Project-Systems Administration 3
ITSC 2386 or Internship - Computer and Information
Sciences, General
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Semester Totals 12
Program Totals 60
Capstone Course(s):
ITSC 2370 - Final Project-Systems Administration
or ITSC 2386 - Internship - Computer and Information Sciences,
General
Prerequisites
1
ITCC 1314
2
ITNW 1358 or ITCC 1314
3
ITCC 1344
4
ITNW 1345, ITSC 1316
5
ITNW 1345 or ITNW 1354
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