2022-2023 Computer Systems and Networking (APCSN)

Description

In this associate degree program, students will learn about the latest desktop, server, and networking technologies. This program has a core of hardware, operating system, networking, and scripting courses that all students must complete. In addition to the common core subjects, students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas: Local and Wide Area Networking, Microsoft Network Operating Systems (Server and Client), and Linux Network Operating Systems.

Articulation

Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.

Contact Information

Division
Business/Computer Technologies
Department
Computer Instruction Dept
Advisors
James Lewis
John Trame

Course Requirements

First Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CST 118   Microsoft Command Line Fundamentals 2
CST 160   Computer Technology I 4
CST 165   Computer Technology II 4
CST 185   Local and Mobile Networking Essentials 4

Second Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CIS 120   Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals 3
CNT 201   Administering Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems 3
CNT 211   Installation, Storage, and Compute - Windows Server 4
Elective   Math Elective(s) 3
Elective   Speech/Comp. Elective(s) 3

Third Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 206   Introduction to Networks 4
CNT 216   Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials 4
BMG 205 or   Creating the Customer Experience
CST 270   Computer Forensics I 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 3

Fourth Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 223   Networking with Windows Server 4
CNT 224   Identity with Windows Server 4
Elective   Writing Elective(s)* 3
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 3

First Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CST 118   Microsoft Command Line Fundamentals 2
CST 160   Computer Technology I 4
CST 165   Computer Technology II 4
CST 185   Local and Mobile Networking Essentials 4

Second Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CIS 120   Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals 3
CNT 201   Administering Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems 3
CNT 211 or   Installation, Storage, and Compute - Windows Server
CNT 223 or   Networking with Windows Server
CNT 224   Identity with Windows Server 4
Elective   Math Elective(s) 3
Elective   Speech/Comp. Elective(s) 3

Third Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 206   Introduction to Networks 4
CNT 216   Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials 4
BMG 205 or   Creating the Customer Experience
CST 270   Computer Forensics I 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 3

Fourth Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 226   Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) 4
CNT 290 or   Network Forensics
CSS 210   Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security 4
Elective   Writing Elective(s)* 3
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 3

Footnotes

*Students transferring to a 4-year college should consider taking ENG 111 and completing MTA.