Network Infrastructure, Technical Certificate

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

• OR

• COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 115 - Student Success - Information Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

• INFM 109 - Informatics Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 120 - Computing Logic CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SVAD 111 - Linux and Virtualization Technologies Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SVAD 121 - Enterprise Computing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL: 33

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Analyze products and services related to the passive part of a fiber or copper-based cable network infrastructure that provide connectivity between all active components involved in a network.
• Evaluate telecommunications distribution designs, and cable termination that might form the network infrastructure.
• Examine dedicated networks that provide access to consolidated storage.
• Define networking terms such as Open System Interconnection model, network devices, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, and addressing.
• Identify and configure network infrastructure components.
• Explain and differentiate advanced network services including access control lists; routing and switching concepts and configurations; and network security.
• Explore the characteristics, features, and functions of wireless network systems.
• Demonstrate the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems peripherals and protocols.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies applicable to connectivity within and between organizational information systems.
• Demonstrate ethical, professional behavior
• Apply an understanding of various IT career opportunities.
• Apply project management strategies to real-world industry applications. 
• Prepare for and attempt one or more industry certification exams.