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Certificate of Achievement in Computer System Administration

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Total Units: 35

Term 1

10 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-49: PCs and Peripherals/A+	4
Unit(s): 4.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 42.50 hours Lecture / 76.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 119.00 This is an introductory course in computer hardware, operating systems and connectivity. The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams. Students will learn and demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals. They will configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based virtualization as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software. Students will develop skills to support basic IT infrastructure and networking, troubleshoot and problem-solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting. They will configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices.
	CSCI-4: Introduction to Programming	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 42.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 68.00 This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of programming. Students will learn about the software development life-cycle, algorithms, and the design, implementation, and testing of programs using an object-oriented programming language. (C-ID COMP 112).
	CSCI-40: CCNA-1	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 The first course in the globally recognized Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) curriculum introduces the architectures, models, protocols,and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LAN) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

Term 2

6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-41: CCNA-2	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 40 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 The second course in the globally recognized Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) curriculum focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.
	CSCI-73: Windows Server 2016 70-740	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: CSCI 49 and Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III Ability to install configure and upgrade desktop computer operating systems and hardware following established basic procedures. A+ Certification or Skills. Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course is the first in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the initial installation storage and compute functionalities and configuration of core services for all versions of Server 2016. It includes Hyper-V virtualization configuration and management, deploying Windows containers, clustering, and High Availability options. It is designed to prepare the student for the 70-740 Microsoft Certification Exam.

Term 3

12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-25: Linux 1, Essentials	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 In this course students learn the fundamental concepts of the Linux operating system and the basic skills needed to work productively on a Linux system. Topics covered include installation and basic configuration, fundamental command-line tools, text editing with the vi (visual editor), the File Hierarchy Standard (FHS), processes, and permissions. Students will configure, script, and work exclusively in a shell (text-based, command-line) environment.
	CSCI-42: CCNA-3	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 41 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 The third course in the globally recognized Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) curriculum describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.
	CSCI-65: Microsoft SQL Database Admin	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49 Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exam for Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server. Students learn to install and configure a database, create fields, tables, and objects, manipulate data, and administer and troubleshoot a Microsoft SQL Server database. Topics include server instances, server components, security, backup and recovery, performance and availability.
	CSCI-74: Windows Server 2016	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 73 or MCSA 70-740 Certification Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course is the second in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on networking features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016. It covers Domain Names Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM), file sharing with Distributed File Systems, remote access solutions and implementation of Software Defined Networking (SDN). Students will learn about new network technology changes and functionality in a Windows Server 2016 enterprise environment. The course prepares students for the Microsoft certification exam 70- 741, Networking with Windows Server 2016 exam.

Term 4

7 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-17: Computer & Network/Security+	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This is an advanced course in computer and network security. This course will prepare students to evaluate, secure and manage network information assurance, and take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Course topics include threat management, security standards and protocols (including public key infrastructure and cryptography), intrusion detection and prevention, forensics, system recovery, and disaster planning. The principles of data integrity, user accountability, and policy management will be explored in detail. Students will develop and demonstrate intrusion detection skills utilizing a virtual network to configure and test security procedures.
	BCIS-33: Skills-Working Professional	1
Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 17.00 This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace.
	CSCI-75: Windows Server 2016, 70-742	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 74 or MCSA 70-741 Certification Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course is the third in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the mastery of advanced Windows Server 2016 services including Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, Certificate, Federation Identity and access Services, advanced management and maintenance of a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016.