Cisco and Linux Networking - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - CLN)

* The Cisco and Linux Networking Associate of Applied Science program is on a teach-out plan and the college is no longer admitting students.

The Cisco and Linux Networking Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to become networking associates in small to medium-sized businesses. Students develop multi-faceted skills in networking technology and learn to manage Linux-based servers powering the internet.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

Demonstrate proficiency with the Linux file system, commands, and utilities.
Describe and apply the methods of securing a network.
Describe, configure, and troubleshoot serial and broadband connections using debugging and troubleshooting tools.
Demonstrate advanced management of Linux users and groups.
Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of Cisco routers in a complex routed network for internet protocol version 4 (IPv4) and internet protocol version 6 (IPv6).

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101	Composition**	3
ENG 102	English Composition**	3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142	College Mathematics**	3
	or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 120

Introduction to Information Systems**

CORE CURRICULUM 38 CREDITS

CIS 128	Linux Operating System**	4
CIS 130	Programming Logic*	3
CIS 160	Introduction to Information Security**	4
CIS 164	Introduction to Scripting Using Python**	4
CIS 229	Linux System Administration*	4
CIS 259	Advanced Linux Systems Administration*	4
CNT 140	Introduction to Cisco Networks*	3
CNT 150	Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials*	3
CNT 240	Scaling Cisco Networks*	3
CNT 250	Connecting Cisco Networks*	3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)

The CIS Department recommends any course from the list of department approved electives.