Dec 23, 2024

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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Network Infrastructure, Technical Certificate

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Anderson - Bloomington - Fort Wayne - Franklin - Indianapolis - Lafayette - Marion - Sellersburg - South Bend/Elkhart - Valparaiso - Warsaw

Network Infrastructure, Technical Certificate Completion Guide

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
OR
COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 6

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 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 Tech CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SVAD 121 - Enterprise Computing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Choose 4 credits from the following:

ITSP 135 - Hardware / Software Support CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
OR
ITSP 132 - IT Support Essentials I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2 AND
ITSP 134 - IT Support Essentials II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2

Network Infrastructure Selective I Choose 3 credits from the following:

NETI 105 - Network Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NETI 109 - Networking I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Network Infrastructure Selective II Choose 3 credits from the following:

NETI 115 - Routing and Switching CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NETI 119 - Networking II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Network Infrastructure Selective III Choose 3 credits from the following:

NETI 205 - Scaling Networks CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
NETI 209 - Networking III CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SDEV 140 - Introduction to Software Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Network Infrastructure Selective IV Choose 1 credits from the following:

ITSP 136 - Workforce Preparation: CompTIA A+ Certification CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
NETI 219 - Workforce Preparation: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 26

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.