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Information Technology Option II: Network
Engineer
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares students for entry-level positions in the network engineering field.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/• Course
Credits
English
EN 101
English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (MA 206 recommended) . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social Science Elective (GenEd course list) (HS 102 recommended) . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Humanities Elective
(GenEd course list) (PH 208 or PH 101 recommended)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) (CMSP 105 recommended) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (HE 201 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
(HE 201 satisfies this requirement) . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
BU 281 Global Awareness in the Work Environment . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 111M PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 106 Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 212 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 179 Cybersecurity Fundamentals or
CIS 218 Information Security and Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 190
Cisco 1 Network Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 191
Cisco 2 Routing Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 192
Cisco 3 Switching Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 193
Cisco 4 WAN Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
Select nine (9) credits from the following:
INTR 103, CIS 111K, CIS 111L, CIS 170, CIS 179, CIS 180, OR
any CIS 200-level course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
60
Students holding CompTIA A+ Certification may be awarded 6 credits (CIS
111M and CIS 212). Students holding CompTIA Network+ Certification may be
awarded 3 credits (CIS 180). Students holding CompTIA Security+ Certification
may be awarded 3 credits (CIS 170). Students holding CCNA Certification may
be awarded 12 credits (CIS 190, CIS191, CIS 192, and CIS 193).
Network Engineer
(Pending MHEC approval
)
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills required to implement and
maintain a defined network. Graduates will be able to configure, maintain,
and troubleshoot network devices using network tools as well as analyze
network traffic to make solution recommendations. This certificate also
prepares graduates for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) professional
certification.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CIS 106 Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 190 Cisco 1 Networking Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 191 Cisco 2 Router Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 192 Cisco 3 Switching Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 193 Cisco 4 WAN Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Complete one of the following courses:
CIS 170 Security Fundamentals
CIS 210 Data Communications & Networking
CIS 224 Wireless Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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Information Technology *
(Continuing Education)
Basic AutoCAD
Students enrolling in these courses should be familiar with the Microsoft
Windows operating system.
Recommended Courses
DRF 104 Introduction to AutoCAD I
Introduces AutoCAD software and its application as a drawing tool. Students
will utilize basic AutoCAD commands to create a two-dimensional production
and architectural drawings. Students will use templates, layer control,
dimensioning, editing, text, symbol creation, and blocks to create and
magnify geometrical designs and print/plot drawings for presentation. Also
offered for credit as CAD 101.
DRF 106 Introduction to AutoCAD II
Continues the study of AutoCAD at an intermediate level. Students will create
pictorial views and three dimensional drawings. Students will be introduced
to additional CAD systems (Autodesk Architecture, Revit, Civil3D, and
Microstation). Also offered for credit as CAD 102.
DRF 124 Introduction to Revit
Introduces Autodesk Revit software, a Building Information Modeling (BIM)
program, and its application as a design/drawing tool throughout the design
process. Allows students to design structural components in 3D, annotate
with 2D drafting elements and access building information from the building
models database. Also offered for credit as CAD 130.