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Computer Information Systems/Network Engineering NEEN.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 61 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Computer Information Systems
Effective as of Fall 2017

What is the program about?

Students learn Cisco routing protocols, troubleshooting the routing protocols, components, methods and technologies required for network and Internet communications, operation of IP addressing services, network security threats and functions of common security appliances and applications, wireless network standards and components, basic switching concepts, operation of Cisco switches, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) to create logically separate networks. Sinclair is a Regional Cisco Academy. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.

Program Outcomes

  • Configure routers and switches and networks, troubleshoot network components and connections.
  • Design, document and implement computer software solutions given definition of a problem and requirements for a solution.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, as well as teamwork skills in the delivery of customer service, project planning and project completion in the information technology business environment.
  • Use operating system commands to manipulate files and directories, perform systems software troubleshooting and program routers.
  • Apply programming, database, operating systems and business skills to solve and troubleshoot business and information technology problems.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities in IT include entry-level positions such as network administrators, network security analysts and network engineers.

Transferability

Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.

Additional Information

This program is available in the following format:

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Curriculum

Course Title Credits
Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective 3
(ACC 1100 OR ACC 1210) 3
BIS 1120 Introduction to Software Applications 3
CIS 1107 Introduction to Operating Systems 3
CIS 1111 Introduction to Problem Solving & Computer Programming 3
CIS 1140 Information Systems Analysis & Design 3
CIS 1411 Cisco Network Fundamentals 3
CIS 2165 Database Management 3
CIS 2416 Cisco Routing Protocols & Concepts 4
CIS 2421 Cisco Switching & Wireless Routing 4
CIS 2426 Cisco Accessing the Wide Area Network (WAN) 4
CIS 2640 Network Security 3
(CIS 2170 OR CIS 2178) 3
(CIS 2731 OR CIS 2510 OR CIS 1510) 3
COM 2225 Small Group Communication 3
ECO 2160 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENG 1101 English Composition I 3
MAN 2150 Management & Organizational Behavior 3
(MAT 1120 OR Ohio Transfer Module: Mathematics Elective) 3
SCC 1101 First Year Experience 1
- View the Master Syllabus - View the Course Schedule

Program Accreditation Information

This degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a specialized accreditation recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).


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This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.