Computer Systems and Networking (AAS)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2024
Program Code: APCSN
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
Program Code: APCSN
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
In this associate degree program, students will learn about the latest desktop, server, and networking technologies. This program has a core of hardware, operating system, networking, and scripting courses that all students must complete. In addition to the common core subjects, students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas:
- Microsoft Network Operating Systems (Server and Client)
- Local and Wide Area Networking
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Select one of the following concentrations:
- Microsoft Network Operating System (MNOS)
- Local and Wide Area Networking (NETW)
Students transferring to a 4-year college should consider taking and completing MTA.
Full-Time Students
Microsoft Network Operating System Concentration (MNOS)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CST 120 | Command Line Fundamentals | 3 |
| CST 160 | Computer Systems Technology I | 4 |
| CST 165 | Computer Systems Technology II | 4 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CIS 120 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 201 | Microsoft Client/Server Administration | 3 |
| CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CNT 211 | Server Administration I | 4 |
| CNT 216 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CNT 223 | Networking with Windows Server | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BMG 205 or CST 270 |
Creating the Customer Experience or Computer Forensics |
3-4 |
| CNT 224 | Identity with Windows Server | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Local and Wide Area Networking Concentration (NETW)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CST 120 | Command Line Fundamentals | 3 |
| CST 160 | Computer Systems Technology I | 4 |
| CST 165 | Computer Systems Technology II | 4 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CIS 120 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 201 | Microsoft Client/Server Administration | 3 |
| CNT 211 | Server Administration I | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BMG 205 or CST 270 |
Creating the Customer Experience or Computer Forensics |
3 |
| CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CNT 216 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CNT 226 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) | 4 |
| CNT 290 or CSS 210 |
Network Forensics or Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security |
4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Part-Time Students
Microsoft Network Operating Systems Concentration (MNOS)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CST 160 | Computer Systems Technology I | 4 |
| CST 165 | Computer Systems Technology II | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CIS 120 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BMG 205 or CST 270 |
Creating the Customer Experience or Computer Forensics |
3 |
| CNT 201 | Microsoft Client/Server Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CNT 216 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| CST 120 | Command Line Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 211 | Server Administration I | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| CNT 223 | Networking with Windows Server | 4 |
| CNT 224 | Identity with Windows Server | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Local and Wide Area Networking Concentration (NETW)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CST 160 | Computer Systems Technology I | 4 |
| CST 165 | Computer Systems Technology II | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CIS 120 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BMG 205 or CST 270 |
Creating the Customer Experience or Computer Forensics |
3 |
| CNT 201 | Microsoft Client/Server Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CST 120 | Command Line Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| CNT 211 | Server Administration I | 4 |
| CNT 216 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| CNT 226 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) | 4 |
| CNT 290 or CSS 210 |
Network Forensics or Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security |
4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |