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Pierce College District 11 Catalog, Program listing for 2003–2005

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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.

See Catalog pg. 38

Associate In Computer Network Engineering

CNE Core Requirements (53-60 Credits)

Related Instruction (20 credits)

Choose ONE of the following tracks:

Novell Networking Track (26 credits/Fort Lewis site)

UNIX And/Or Linux Networking Track (26 credits/Puyallup)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Technology Track (Windows 2000) (35 credits/Fort Lewis and Puyallup)

Total Credits Required 109-115

Certificate In Computer Systems Administration

CNE Core Requirements (33-35 credits)

Business Requirements (15-20 credits)

Total Credits Required 48-55