Network and Wireless Technologies AAS

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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.

Suggestion Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
NWIT 101 - Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) 3 semester hours
NWIT 127 - Microcomputer Essentials 3 semester hours
NWIT 130 - Network Cabling Technology 3 semester hours
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Second Semester

NWIT 151 - Introduction to Networking 3 semester hours
NWIT 170 - Network Operating Systems 3 semester hours
NWIT 173 - Network Security 3 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Third Semester

CMSC 253 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration 4 semester hours
NWIT 264 - Network Forensics 3 semester hours
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
NWIT or CMSC elective 3 semester hours

Fourth Semester

NWIT 203 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 semester hours
Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
NWIT or CMSC elective 6 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

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

Program Outline/ Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)

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)

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 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 264 - Network Forensics 3 semester hours
NWIT or CMSC elective 9 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

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

Program Outcomes

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.
Demonstrate best practices in the implementation of network security.
Test and configure network services, devices, and peripherals.
Explain how to use current forensic tools.