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Certificate of Achievement in Computer System Administration

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Total Units: 36

Term 1

11 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. The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of personal computing devices, including terminology, safety, assembly, operating system installation, configuration, optimization, security, and industry best practices.
	CSCI-48: Networking and Cisco Level 1	4
Unit(s): 4.00 Recommended Prep: CSCI 49 and/or 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 networking and data communication infrastructure. The focus of this course is to develop the skills required to manage and maintain networks. This is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT) exam and the first of three Butte College courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification exam. Course topics will include: CompTIA Network+ non-proprietary networking, network protocols components, configuration, network design, installation, management and security. Cisco routers and routing, switches and packet switched networks, Internet Protocol addressing and converged networking.
	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).

Term 2

9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-53: Cisco Networks Level 2	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This is an intermediate level computer networks course covering fundamental elements, terminology and software. It is the second of three courses (CSCI 48, 53, and 56) designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Course topics include; router elements, binary math, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), addressing, subnetting, address protocols, media standards, and the design of a Local Area Network (LAN).
	CSCI-56: Cisco Networks Level 3 & 4	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48 or CCENT Certification Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This is an intermediate level course in computer networks that enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. The focus of this course is scaling and connecting networks through WAN technologies. It describes the architecture, components and advanced operations of routers and switches, and the network services required by converged applications in a large and complex network. It is the second of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to analyze, design, build, and maintain small to medium-sized networks; troubleshoot data link and routing protocols and network services. Topics include: Local Area Network (LAN) switching and design, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), trunking protocols, WAN fundamentals and routing protocols, network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and network monitoring and troubleshooting.
	CSCI-70: Install/Configure Server 2012	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49 or CompTIA A+ certification 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 is the first in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2012R2 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012R2 configuration. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-410, Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012R2.

Term 3

9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-71: Administer Server 2012	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 70 or MCSA 70-410 Certification 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 is the second in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2012R2 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the mastery and fine-tuning of core services such as user and group management, network access, and data security. Students will learn to implement, manage, maintain, and provision services and Active Directory infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012R2 enterprise environment. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-411, Administering Windows Server 2012R2 exam.
	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-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.

Term 4

7 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CSCI-72: Advanced Server 2012 Service	3
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 71 or MCSA 70-411 certification 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 is the third in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the mastery of Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services including advanced management and maintenance a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. The course also covers fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation services. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-412, Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam.
	CSCI-17: Computer & Network/Security+	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 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.