Network and Information Technology AAS: 354

: 354

This curriculum provides students a broad coverage of technical understanding of computer technology, networking and security as well as the communication skills and professionalism required of all entry-level IT professionals. Skills included software and hardware installation, network configuration and diagnosing, security and forensics fundamentals, and virtualization and cloud computing implementation, with more of a “hands-on” orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

Fourth Semester

NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator 4 semester hours
NWIT 264 - Network Forensics 3 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
NWIT or CMSC elective 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

*ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or NWIT or CMSC elective.

Program Outline/ Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses

Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective

COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements

CMSC 253 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration 4 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
NWIT 101 - Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) 3 semester hours
NWIT 105 - Introduction to Cloud Computing 3 semester hours
NWIT 127 - Microcomputer Essentials 3 semester hours
NWIT 130 - Network Cabling Technology 3 semester hours
NWIT 151 - Introduction to Networking 3 semester hours
NWIT 170 - Network Operating Systems 3 semester hours
NWIT 173 - Network Security 3 semester hours
NWIT 203 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 semester hours
NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator 4 semester hours
NWIT 264 - Network Forensics 3 semester hours
NWIT or CMSC elective 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or NWIT or CMSC elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Install, maintain and evaluate computer networks.
Describe network architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
Demonstrate best practices in the use of lab equipment and network hardware.
Create a detailed plan showing the steps necessary to implement a network security system.
Test and configure network services, devices, and peripherals.
Review data and identify relevant evidence using current forensic tools.
Describe the evolution of cloud computing and major methods of deployment.
Design and implement cloud applications that can scale up on a VM (Virtual Machine and out across multiple VMs.

Network and Information Technology AAS: 354

General Education Course Selections

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Outline/ Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

Distribution Courses

General Education Elective

Program Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Outcomes