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Sep 07, 2024
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Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Network and Information Technology AAS: 354
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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.
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General Education Course Selections
Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.
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
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or NWIT or CMSC elective.
Program Outcomes
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Install, maintain and evaluate computer networks.
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Describe network architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
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Demonstrate best practices in the use of lab equipment and network hardware.
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Create a detailed plan showing the steps necessary to implement a network security system.
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Test and configure network services, devices, and peripherals.
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Review data and identify relevant evidence using current forensic tools.
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Describe the evolution of cloud computing and major methods of deployment.
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Design and implement cloud applications that can scale up on a VM (Virtual Machine and out across multiple VMs.
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