Computer Network Operations, AAS

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This is the parent program for the Computer Network Monitoring and Management, CPC and Computer Network Security, CPC

Total Program Credits: 92-94

Estimated Program Length: Two years

Offered by the Computer Information Technology Department, 541.463.5221

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements

Program Coordinator Joseph Colton, Bldg. 19, Room 144, 541.463.5249, coltonj@lanecc.edu

Dean Christopher Rehn

Purpose To train entry-level network support technicians and more advanced network administrators in specific computer networking skills and general troubleshooting of hardware and software related problems.

Advising Deidre Lyons and Elaine Zalonis can be reached at CITPrograms@lanecc.edu

Learning Outcomes

Explain network technologies
Explain how devices access local and remote network resources.
Describe router hardware.
Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium-sized business network.
Configure initial settings on a network device.
Implement basic network connectivity between devices
Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Co-op is a required and important part of the Computer Network Operations program. It provides relevant field experience that integrates theory and practice while providing opportunities to develop skills, explore career options, and network with professionals and employers in the computer network field. Contact Gerry Meenaghan, Cooperative Education Coordinator, Bldg. 19, Rm. 154, 541.463.5883.

Job Openings and Wages Projected through 2022

Career Pathways Roadmap

Lane County openings - 60 annually
Statewide openings - 744 annually

Lane County average hourly - $24.59; average annual - $51,154
Oregon average hourly - $25.70; average annual - $53,467

Estimated Program Cost

Books		$933
Program Specific Fees		$208
Computers/Internet Service		$1,500
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees		$11,965
	Total Estimated Cost	$14,606

*Course fees may change during the year. See the online credit class schedule for fees assigned to courses.

Program Notes

Prerequisites are required for some courses. See Courses .
Students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Science are advised to also complete the following courses in mathematics: MTH 111 and MTH 231 , MTH 232 , MTH 260 Discrete Mathematics 1, 2, 3.
If Math is taken in the self-paced format through the Math Resource Center, then all credits must be completed to meet the math requirement.
The Computer Network Operations degree contains three second-year CS/CIS/GIS electives. Students may want to consider using electives to take a sequence of courses from the Network Security certificate curriculum, or from one of the other degrees or certificates.
For more information about electives, students should contact the program lead to help determine elective courses that best fit their goals.
Second Year Requirements - A personal laptop is recommended for second-year students in the degree program. Please contact the Program Coordinator for options and system requirements.

General Education

GENERAL EDUCATION courses must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (8 credits)
WR 121 - Academic Composition 4 Credit(s) or WR 121_H
AND
WR 227 - Technical Writing 4 Credit(s) or WR 227_H
Math (4-5 credits)
MTH 082 - Math for Network Operations 4 Credit(s)
OR
MTH 111 - College Algebra 5 Credit(s) or higher
Human Relations (3-4 credits), choose one course from the list:
BA 278 - Leadership and Team Dynamics 4 Credit(s)
CG 100 - College Success 1-3 Credit(s)
CG 203 - Human Relations at Work 1-3 Credit(s)
COMM 130 - Business and Professional Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 218 - Interpersonal Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 219 - Small Group Communication 4 Credit(s)
Health/PE/Dance (3 credits)
Choose any combination of courses from the approved Health/PE/Dance list

Program Core Courses

CORE classes must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted, with the exception of CS 179 , CS 189 , CS 206 , CS 279 , and CS 289 , which may be completed with a "Pass" grade.

CIS 100 - Computing Careers Exploration 1 Credit(s)
CIS 140U - Introduction to Unix/Linux 4 Credit(s)
CS 179 - Introduction to Computer Networks 4 Credit(s)
CS 189 - Routing and Switching Essentials 4 Credit(s)
CS 206 - Co-op Ed: Computer Information Technology Seminar 2 Credit(s)
CS 240U - Advanced Unix/Linux: Server Management 4 Credit(s)
CS 240W - Advanced Windows: Server Management 4 Credit(s)
CS 273 - Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing 4 Credit(s)
CS 275 - Basic Database SQL 4 Credit(s)
CS 279 - Scaling Networks 4 Credit(s)
CS 280CN - Co-op Ed: Computer Network Operations 3-12 Credit(s) (Take 3 credits of CS 280CN)
CS 284 - Network Security Fundamentals 4 Credit(s)
CS 288 - Network Monitoring and Management 4 Credit(s)
CS 289 - Connecting Networks 4 Credit(s)

Programming Sequence

Two courses. CS 161P - Computer Science 1 and CS 233P - Intermediate Programming: Python are recommended, or choose one introductory and one advanced programming course from the following lists:

Electives

ELECTIVES must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted.

CS/CIS/MTH Electives

12 credits. Take CS 188 - Wireless Networking , CS 285 - Cybersecurity Operations , and CS 286 - Firewalls and VPNs , or choose 12 credits from the following prefixes: CS, CIS, MTH. MTH courses must be 100-level or higher. View course listings to locate specific course information.

Open Elective

4 credits, take CIS 140W - Introduction to Operating Systems: Windows Clients or any college-level course, 100 or higher. View course listings for more information about specific courses.