2000-2001 Catalog
Networking Services Technology (Database Support) (2147)
The Networking Services Technology program of study focuses on computer systems and network support. All specialties within this program require completion of a common set of general elective and professional core courses. The professional core requirements teach the fundamental skills and knowledge required for microcomputer and network support. These courses include the objectives from both the A+ and Network+ certifications. Each specialty expands upon the professional core into specific areas of further study.
The Database Support Specialty is designed for supporting programming/development environments of organizations. Beyond the microcomputer and network support skills gained from the professional requirements, students will attain knowledge and skills in programming and database administration. Elements of both the Microsoft and Oracle certifications are included in this specialty. Ultimately, graduates can look toward positions as database administrator, database analyst, and systems administrator.
NOTE: Students have two degree alternatives in this program: The associate in science (A.S.) and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.). If you intend to pursue further education at the university level, you should enroll in the A.S. option. If you intend to go directly to work after completing your associate’s degree, consider the A.A.S. While the A.A.S. will not provide you with the transfer benefits of the A.S., the A.A.S. will provide you with the skills required to begin working in the field immediately upon graduation. If you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an advisor for further counseling.
Requirements and Recommended Course Groupings
The following is a presentation of required courses in recommended course groupings for this program. These groupings are only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow these precisely. The availability of courses, the student’s testing and academic performance and other factors may alter the student’s actual course completion sequence. Students of this program may register for courses in any grouping as long as the student has met any prerequisites for the course.
Course Grouping One
(First term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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CGS 1260 Microcomputer Configuration
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6
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ENC 1101 English Composition I
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3
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*Mathematics
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3
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| *Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area A) |
3
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Credit Hours
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15
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Course Grouping Two
(Second term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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*General Education Elective — Communication
Area B
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3
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*Humanities
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3
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| CEN 1527 Network Configuration |
4
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| CEN 1300 Microsoft Systems Administration |
4
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Credit Hours
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14
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Course Grouping Three
(Third term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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CEN 2304 Microsoft Advanced Systems Administration
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4
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CEN 1503 Novell Systems Administration
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4
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| COP 1342 UNIX Systems Administration |
4
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| COP 2702 Oracle SQL and PL/SQL |
4
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Credit Hours
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16
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Course Grouping Four
(Fourth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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COP 2741 Oracle Database Administration
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4
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CEN 2303 Microsoft Database Systems Administration
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4
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CEN 2313 Microsoft Database Design and Implementation
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4
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| CEN 1943 Internship |
3
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| Professional Electives (see list below) |
3
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Credit Hours
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18
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
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63
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Professional Electives
(Select from the following)
CEN 2307 Microsoft Internet Site Administration
CGS 2542 Database Concepts for Microcomputers
COP 1000 Introduction to Programming and Algorithm Design
COP 2120 COBOL Programming
COP 2121 Advanced COBOL Programming
COP 2160 RPG Programming — AS/400
COP 2162 Advanced RPG Programming — AS/400
COP 2220 Introduction to C Programming
COP 2332 Introduction to Windows Programming Using Visual Basic
COP 2333 Advanced Windows Programming Using Visual Basic
COP 2334 Object-Oriented Programming with C++
COP 2540 Data Management and Job Control Language
CGS 2557 Internet Programming
COP 2700 Database Concepts and Design — AS/400
COP 2701 Database Design and Programming for Microcomputers
COP 2703 Application Development with Oracle
COP 2800 Object Oriented Programming with JAVA
*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
NOTE: Students earning an A.S. degree must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or
a higher level mathematics course. Students earning an A.A.S. degree must
take MAT 1033 or a higher level mathematics course.