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Certificate of Achievement in Computer System Administration

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Total Units: 33

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-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-48: Cisco Level 1 & 2	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 a Cisco routing and switching infrastructure. It is designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT) exam. It is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Composite Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification exam. This course introduces physical and logical network topologies, routing and switching implementation using Cisco networking components. Course topics will include: Local Area Networks (LANs), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), converged and packet switched networks and protocols, routing and switching components and configurations, network design, installation, management, addressing and security.

Term 2

6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	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-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

9 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-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
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.
	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.