Associate in Science Degree in Computer System Administration
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 68
Term 1
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 4: Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| CSCI 40: Cisco Networks Level I | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| CSCI 49: PCs and Peripherals/A+ | 4.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information & Communication Technology (ICT) professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, cloud computing, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. A special emphasis is placed on software, hardware, and network troubleshooting techniques. This course is intended to help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. (C-ID ITIS 110). |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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Term 2
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 41: Cisco Networks Level II | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 40 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. |
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| CSCI 50: CompTIA Cloud+ | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will give students the skills necessary to evaluate and implement standard cloud deployments. Students will use cloud technologies, including network, storage, and virtualization components, to create cloud solutions. Students will also manage workload migrations, manage cloud vendors to control costs, use automation and orchestration to bring business value from cloud solutions, and ensure cloud security. This course provides full coverage of the objectives for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification and will help prepare students to take the exam. |
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| CSCI 52: IT Support Professional | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is a 5-module industry certification program to prepare for an entry-level customer support job in IT. It will provide an understanding of the soft skills required for customer service and technical support fundamentals, computer networking, being an operating systems power user, basics of systems administration and supporting infrastructure services, and IT security. |
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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Term 3
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 25: Linux 1 | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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, basic configuration, and package management, 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. This course prepares students for the globally recognized LPIC1-101 Certification test. |
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| CSCI 42: Cisco Networks Level III | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 41 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. |
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| CSCI 65: Microsoft SQL Database Administration | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49 This course addresses database management, both on-premises and cloud-based, along with different approaches for storing data. In the course, students define, develop, operate, and scale both Structured Query Language (SQL) and noSQL data storage solutions and basic related applications. This course considers strategic, operational, and ethical factors that should be balanced during the design of a storage solution. Students will apply principles using a common Relational Database Management System and SQL to create and fill tables, and to retrieve and manipulate data. Object-based APIs and noSQL solutions will be covered. Topics include automated backups, transaction logs, restoration, and retention. (C-ID ITIS 180). |
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| Select one: | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 4
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 17: Computer and Network Security/Security+ | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| Select one: | 1.00 - 3.00 | ||
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Only necessary if not already met. | |
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C199) | 2.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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