Computer Network Engineering
| Faculty | (Fort Lewis): Phil Sheridan |
|---|---|
| (Puyallup): Maurice Rogers | |
| Degree: | Associate in Computer Network Engineering |
| Certificate: | Certificate in Computer Systems Administration |
The Computer Network Engineering program, offered at Pierce College's Puyallup and Fort Lewis sites, deals with computer and network installation and support. The course of study provides training and hands-on experience with microprocessors, operating systems, hardware/software troubleshooting, and a full range of network administration/design/installation/support activities.
This is an academic program, based upon current industry standards developed by Microsoft, Novell, and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Pierce College Fort Lewis is certified as a Novell Education Academic Partner (NEAP) and a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program (AATP). Pierce College Puyallup is a certified ProSoft Academic provider and a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program. Students will be provided a foundation leading to industrial certification.
Potential employment opportunities upon completion of the program are with companies that use or service networked computer systems.
List of all Computer Network Engineering (CNE) courses.
Associate In Computer Network Engineering
CNE Core Requirements (53-60 Credits)
- CIS 122 Structured Program Design (5)
- CIS 150 Installation and Troubleshooting (5)
- CNE 110 Basic Electronics (5)
- CNE 210 Microprocessors (5)
- CNE 220 Networking Technologies (5)
- CIS 201 Computer Science I (C++ Program. Language) (5) or, CIS 185 Visual Basic Programming
- CNE 101 DOS for Network Users (2) or, CIS 134 Microcomputer Operating Systems (5)
- CNE 230 Computer and Network Operating Systems (3)
- CNE 240 Computer Hardware Troubleshooting (5)
- CNE 245 Computer Software Troubleshooting (5)
- CNE 270 Data Communications Technology (3) or, CIS 265 Data Communications and Networks (5)
- CNE 290 Networking Internship (in chosen track) (5)
Related Instruction (20 credits)
- BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5)
- ENGL 111 Technical Writing (5)
- MATH 121 Precalculus I (5) or, MATH 114 Applied Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
- SPCH 100 Speech Communication (5), or SPCH 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Choose ONE of the following tracks:
Novell Networking Track (26 credits/Fort Lewis site)
- CNE 250 NetWare Administration (5)
- CNE 255 NetWare Advanced Administration (5)
- CNE 260 NetWare Installation and Configuration (5)
- CNE 265 NetWare Directory Services Design & Impl. (3)
- CNE 280 NetWare Service and Support (5)
- CNE 281 Integrating Windows NT (3)
UNIX And/Or Linux Networking Track (26 credits/Puyallup)
- CNE 251 Unix and/or Linux Administration (5)
- CNE 256 Unix and/or Linux Advanced Administration (5)
- CNE 261 Unix and/or Linux Installation & Configuration 3
- CNE 266 Unix and/or Linux File System Design/Impl. (3)
- CNE 284 Unix and/or Linux Service and Support (5)
- CNE 285 Integrating Windows NT with Unix/Linux (3)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Technology Track (Windows 2000) (35 credits/Fort Lewis and Puyallup)
- CNE 231 Implementing Windows XP Pro (5)
- CNE 232 Impl. Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5)
- CNE 233 Impl. Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5)
- CNE 234 Impl./Administer WIN 2000 Directory Services (5)
- CNE 235 Design WIN 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure 5
- CNE 236 Design Secure Windows 2000 Network (5)
- CNE 237 Design WIN 2000 Networking Svcs Infrastructure (5)
- The following two courses may be taken in lieu of CNE 236 and CNE 237 at the discretion of program coordinator:
- CNE 238 Design Windows 2000 Migration Strategy (5)
- CNE 239 Update Support Skills from Windows NT to Windows 2000 5
Total Credits Required 109-115
Certificate In Computer Systems Administration
CNE Core Requirements (33-35 credits)
- CIS 121 Intro to Computer Information Systems (5)
- CNE 218 Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment (5)
- CNE 220 Network Technologies (5)
- CNE 231 Implementing Windows XP Pro (5)
- CNE 232 Implementing Windows 2000 Professional & Server 5
- CNE 233 Implementing Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5)
- CIS 230 Network Operating Systems (5) or, CNE 230 Computer and Network Operating Systems (3)
Business Requirements (15-20 credits)
Total Credits Required 48-55