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Degree, Transfer and Certificate Programs     (Curriculum Sheet)
Computers, Technology & Information Systems www.foothill.edu/ctis/(650) 949-7236

Enterprise Networking     (2008-2009)

Upon completion of the required courses, the student is prepared to design, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot networks of all sizes. Skills gained include specification preparation, network management, network design, equipment and system sales, and software development. Laboratory courses provide students with hands-on experience to demonstrate the principles of enterprise networking. Courses provide learning opportunities for students new to the field, as well as, those who are experienced professionals. Specialized courses are also available to help the student prepare for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator certification exams.
Career Opportunities
Information Communication Technology (ICT), computer networks, data communications, marketing, system design, specification writing, technical writing, data center control, network management, sales, equipment installation, diagnostics, & programming.
Units required for Major: 55
Units required for Certificate: 15-25

Associate Degree Requirements:
The Associate in Science degree in Enterprise Networking requires the following:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26, or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 Units including:
• All General Education Requirements
• Core Courses (45 Units)
• Select ONE emphasis (10 Units)
• Electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates. 50% of the major units must be taken within Computers, Technology and Information Systems Division.
Program Type(s):
AS = Associate in Science Degree.
CA = Certificate of Achievement.
Core Courses: (45 units)
CIS 68A Introduction to Linux & UNIX (5 Units)
CIS 68C1 Linux & UNIX Systems Administration (5 Units)
CNET 54A Networking Fundamentals - CCNA Exploration 1 (5 Units)
CNET 54B Routing Protocols and Concepts - CCNA Exploration 2 (5 Units)
CNET 75A Windows Vista Professional (5 Units)
CNET 75B Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 Units)
CNET 56A Introduction to Network Security (5 Units)
CNET 56B Intrusion Detection, Awareness Analysis & Prevention (5 Units)
CNET 65A Wireless Network Administration or CNET 54N Fundamentals of Wireless LANs (5 Units)
Support Courses: (10 units)
Select one of the following emphasis:
MCITP Emphasis (10 Units)
CNET 75B Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 Units)
CNET 60F Microsoft Windows 2003 Exchange Server (4 Units)

CCNA Emphasis (10 Units)
CNET 54C LAN Switching and Wireless - CCNA Exploration 3 (5 Units)
CNET 54D Accessing the WAN - CCNA Exploration 4 (5 Units)

UNIX Emphasis (10 Units)
CIS 68B1 Linux & UNIX Shell Programming (5 Units)
CIS 68C2 Linux & UNIX Network Administration (5 Units)

Wireless Emphasis (10 Units)
CNET 65B Wireless Network Security (5 Units)
CNET 65C Wireless Network Analysis (5 Units)

Security Emphasis (10 Units)
CNET 56E Windows XP/2000/2003 System Security (5 Units)
CNET 56F Linux & UNIX System Security (5 Units)
Certificate information
All Certificates require
• English 110, ESL 25, or equivalent
• MATH 220 or equivalent
• CNET 50 or equivalent (prerequisite to all certificates)
• Additional requirements as listed below
MCITP Server Administrator Certificate of Achievement (25 Units)
Designed to prepare the student for the MCITP Server Administrator exams.
CNET 75A Windows Vista Professional (5 Units)
CNET 75B Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 Units)
CNET 75C Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (5 Units)
CNET 75E Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator (5 Units)
CNET 60F Windows 2007 Exchange Server (5 Units)
MCIPT Enterprise Administrator Proficiency Certificate (25 Units)
Designed to prepare the student for the MCITP Enterprise exams.
CNET 75A Windows Vista Professional (5 Units)
CNET 75B Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 Units)
CNET 75C Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (5 Units)
CNET 75D Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Services (5 Units)
CNET 75F Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator (5 Units)
Network Security Proficiency Certificate (25 Units)
The CNET 56A class is designed to prepare the student for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
CNET 54A Networking Fundamentals CCNA Exploration 1 (5 Units)
CNET 56A Introduction to Network Security (5 Units)
CNET 56B Intrusion Detection, Awareness, Analysis & Prevention (5 Units)
and
CNET 56E Windows XP/2000/2003 System Security (5 Units)
CNET 56F Linux & UNIX System Security (5 Units)
or CNET 54L Network Security 1: Firewalls Access Controls & Identity Management (5 Units)
CNET 54M Cisco Network Security 2: VPNs, Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems (5 Units)
Cisco Academy CCNA Proficiency Certificate (20 Units)
Designed to prepare the student to receive their CCNA credential. Note that the last four classes in this certificate exactly correspond to the 4 CCNA exams.
CNET 54A Networking Fundamentals CCNA Exploration 1 (5 Units)
CNET 54B Routing Protocols and Concepts CCNA Exploration 2 (5 Units)
CNET 54C LAN Switching and Wireless Networks CCNA Exploration 3 (5 Units)
CNET 54D WAN Technologies CCNA Exploration 4 (5 Units)
Cisco Academy CCNP Proficiency Certificate (20 units)
Designed to prepare the student to receive their CCNP credential. CCNA certification or equivalent is required to enter this program.
CNET 54G CCNP: Building Scalable Networks (5 Units)
CNET 54H CCNP: Implementing Secure Converged Wide-Area Networks (5 Units)
CNET 54I CCNP: Building Multi-layer Switched Networks (5 Units)
CNET 54J CCNP: Optimizing Converged Networks (5 Units)
Wireless Networking Proficiency Certificate (20 Units)
Designed to prepare the student for the CWNA exams.
CNET 54A Networking Fundamentals CCNA Exploration 1 (CCNA 1) (5 Units)
CNET 65A Wireless Network Administration (5 Units) or CNET 54N Fundamentals of Wireless LANs (5 Units)
CNET 65B Wireless Network Security (5 Units)
CNET 65C Wireless Network Analysis (5 Units)
MCDST Proficiency Certificate (15 Units)
Designed to prepare the student for the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) exams.
CNET 75A Windows Vista Professional (5 Units)
CNET 60G Microsoft Windows XP OS Troubleshooting & Support (4 Units)
CNET 60H Supporting Users & Troubleshooting Applications on an MS Windows XP OS (4 Units)
CNET 119 Customer Service for IT Professionals (4 Units)
Academic Year: 2008-2009

Current status: Approved
Last update: 2008-04-29 14:21:07

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