Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2014-2016 Catalog Program: Network Administrator, A.A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Network Administrator, A.A.S.Associate in Applied Science Degree ProgramHegis Code: 5104 Program DescriptionSUNY Ulster is a Cisco Systems Academy working under the guidance of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). This program is designed to include the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) sequence, plus the Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) sequence. Program graduates will be prepared for the CCDA, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE and other examinations. The College has fully networked classrooms including a laboratory on the Stone Ridge campus dedicated to the Network Administrator curriculum. Graduates of the program can earn the following additional independently administered certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), ICND, CCDA, CCDP, CCSP, and CCNA‐security from Cisco Systems; Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional from Microsoft; A+ Certification in hardware Linux+, and Net+ from COMPTIA. Student Learning OutcomesAt the completion of the AAS Network Administrator Degree program, a student will be able to • Understand the fundamentals of computer Networking Employment PotentialUpon completion of this program, students will have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree. After passing industry certification examinations they will be qualified for such positions as entry‐ level network administrator, intermediate help desk, and personal computer or network support personnel, as well as network design, implementation and repair technicians. Requirements for Program Entry• High school diploma or equivalent Developmental Assistance AvailableFor students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster’s Learning Center, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors. For More Informationadmissions@sunyulster.edu |
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Curriculum | ||||
First Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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NET 101 - Networking Fundamentals 3 cr. | ||||
NET 102 - Routing Protocols and Concepts 3 cr. | ||||
CIS 116 - Operating Systems and Utilities 3 cr. | ||||
ENG 101 - College English I 3 cr. | ||||
MAT 120 - Computer Mathematics 3 cr. | ||||
Semester Credits 15 | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NET 103 - LAN Switching and Wireless Fundamentals 3 cr. | ||||
NET 104 - Wide Area Networks 3 cr. | ||||
NET 170 - Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Windows Server and Professional 3 cr. * | ||||
CIS 215 - Microcomputer Hardware and Telecommunications 3 cr. | ||||
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Semester Credits 15 | ||||
Cisco Option | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NET 202 - Advanced Router Configuration 3 cr. | ||||
NET 206 - Configuring LAN Switches 3 cr. | ||||
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Semester Credits 15‐16 | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NET 203 - Advanced Router Configuration II 3 cr. | ||||
NET 208 - Internetwork Troubleshooting 3 cr. | ||||
ENG 227 - Technical Writing 3 cr. | ||||
LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr. | ||||
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PHI 210 - Professional Ethics 3 cr. | ||||
Semester Credits 16‐17 | ||||
Cisco Option Total Credits 61‐63 | ||||
Microsoft Option | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NET 222 - Microsoft Windows Network 3 cr. | ||||
NET 224 - Windows Directory Services 3 cr. | ||||
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Semester Credits 15‐16 | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NET 234 - Managing a Windows Networking Environment 3 cr. | ||||
NET 236 - Active Directory Design and Internet Security and Acceleration Server (AD Design & ISA) 4 cr. | ||||
ENG 227 - Technical Writing 3 cr. | ||||
LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr. | ||||
PHI 210 - Professional Ethics 3 cr. | ||||
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Semester Credits 17 | ||||
Microsoft Option Total Credits 62‐63* Prerequisite sequences: NET 101, NET 102, NET 103, NET 104. NET 102 and CIS 116 are the prerequisites for NET 170. For the Cisco option third and fourth semester: NET 202 is the prerequisite for NET 203. NET 203 & NET 206 is the prerequisite for NET 208. For the Microsoft option third and fourth semester: NET 222, NET 224, NET 234, NET 236. ** Oral Communication, Public Speaking, or Desktop Publishing is recommended. | ||||
Note:First and second semesters are the same for the Microsoft and the CISCO options. The third and fourth semester for each option is listed separately. Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. | ||||
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