Computer Networking and Systems
Associate in Applied Science Degree
60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0142
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General Education Requirements: |
Credit Hours |
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Area A — |
Communications |
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EGL 101 |
3 |
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One course from: EGL 102, EGL 111, EGL 212, SPE 103 |
3 |
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Area B — |
Mathematics |
4 |
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(MAT 114 or MAT 120) |
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Area C — |
Science |
3 |
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One course from a science discipline (PHY 101 recommended) |
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Area D — |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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One course from a social or behavioral science discipline |
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Area E — |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
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One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline |
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Area F — |
Contemporary Global Studies* |
0-3 |
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One course that satisfies Contemporary Global Studies requirement (GBS 101 recommended) |
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Total General Education Requirements: |
19 |
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Major Requirements: |
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CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
3 |
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CNS 105 Networking Essentials** |
3 |
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CNS 110 Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System |
3 |
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CNS 111 Microsoft Windows Server Operating System |
3 |
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CNS 116 Microsoft Implementing and Maintaining Windows Network Infrastructure |
4 |
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CNS 117 Microsoft Planning and Optimizing Windows Network Infrastructure |
3 |
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CNS 120 Microsoft Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Windows Active Directory |
3 |
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CNS 141 Cisco Networking Basics Competencies |
4 |
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CNS 142 Cisco Network Routing Protocols and Concepts |
4 |
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CNS 150 Microsoft Windows Desktop Technician |
4 |
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CNS 170 Principles of Information Security |
3 |
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1-4 |
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Any CNS course 143 or higher (except CNS 150, 170, 190, 195, 211, 220, 240 or 241) |
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Any CIS course (except CIS 101) |
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ELT 130 Microcomputer Hardware Systems |
3 |
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ELT 140 Computer Peripherals** |
3 |
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ELT 150 A+ Certification Preparation |
2 |
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MAT 116 Applied Mathematics II |
3 |
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MAT 140 College Algebra |
3 |
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41 |
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60 |
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*Students may take a Contemporary Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement
**As an alternative to CNS 105 and ELT 140 or higher, students can obtain “Credit for Experiential Learning” through evaluation by Oakton faculty for any of the two third-party certifications offered by CompTIA A+ or Network+.
See Computer Networking and Systems Department page.
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