The computer networking specialization is designed for students interested in computer networking and internet applications. The student is prepared for the position of a systems administrator in the typical diverse computing environment. Demand for computer networking professionals far exceeds the supply. Students will gain expertise in databases such as Oracle and DB2, network operating systems such as Windows NT, Novell Intranetware, IBM OS/400, UNIX, and Internet related applications. These information technology professionals continue to demand high salaries averaging above $45,000/year as new hires. Employment growth projections show increasing demand in every geographical region of the country. The rapid rate of innovation in computer networks and telecommunications poses unique requirements on computer networking professionals including: theoretical depth in computing issues; practical expertise in handling computing challenges; and astute decision-making to handle the rapid rate of technology change, all of which affect significant financial investment of companies and agencies. Information and efficient communications affect this leveraging of an enterprise to remain competitive.

The computer networking specialization is intended to produce skilled professionals with depth in theoretical and practical applications in the networking area to permit design and maintenance of networks. Certification with external bodies such as Microsoft, Novell, IBM, and the FCC is required as part of exit exams to ensure a high level of competence and placement of graduates. The computer networking specialization will accept students for the fall of 1998. The Department of Industrial Technology combined the options in computer applications and electronics applications into this new specialization. Current Industrial Technology majors may take the courses required with the consent of their advisor and department chairman. Courses must be taken in the sequence listed below.

Computer Networking Specialization
CURRICULUM

Freshman Year
       First Semester         Cr. Hrs.            Second Semester       Cr. Hrs.
HI 111 World Civilization.......... 3      HI 112 History.................... 3
MA 121 College Algebra............. 3      BI 111 General Biology............ 3
EN 111 Composition................. 3      EN 112 Composition................ 3
CH 121 Chemistry................... 3      MA 132 Trigonometry I............. 3
PE 101 P.E. or Military Sci........ 1      PH 132 General Psychology......... 3
ED 101 Adj. To Univ. Life.......... 1      CN 172 Network Devices II......... 3
TY 107 Computer Lab................ 3      PE 102 P.E. or Milt. Sci.......... 1 
CN 171 Network Devices I........... 3    
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Sophomore Year
       First Semester         Cr. Hrs.            Second Semester       Cr. Hrs.
SA 22  Oral Comm................... 3      AR 214 Art Appreciation........... 3
EN 213 Intro. To Literature........ 3      PY 216 Gen Physics................ 3
PY 211 Introduction to Physic...... 3      EC 214 Prin. of Economics......... 3
MA 181 Calculus I.................. 3      CN 272 Application Visual Basic... 3
PE 201 P.E. or Milt. Sci........... 1      CN 274 COmputer Systems Hardware.. 3
CN 271 Network Devices III......... 3      EN 214 Studies in Lit............. 3
MA 377 Statistics I................ 3      PE 202 P.E. or Military Sci....... 1
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Junior Year
       First Semester         Cr. Hrs.            Second Semester       Cr. Hrs.
CN 371 Adv. Network Devices I...... 3      CN 382 Database Applications II... 3
TY 232 Circuit Analysis............ 3      CN 374 Adv. Network Devices II.... 3
CN 375 Database Applications I..... 3      CN 376 LAN IV Design.............. 3
CN 377 LAN I Design................ 3      TY 338 Dig. Elect. and Micro-Pro.. 3
CN 379 Application Development..... 3      CN 378 Enterprise Networking...... 3
CN 381 LAN II Design............... 3      CN 380 Web Design and Prog........ 3
                                           TY 398 Technical Content Review... 1
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Senior Year
       First Semester         Cr. Hrs.            Second Semester       Cr. Hrs.
CN 471 System Analysis Design...... 3      CN 497 Senior Project............. 3
CN 473 Wireless Technologies....... 3      CN 499 Thesis..................... 3
CN 495 Thesis Research............. 1             Electives.................. 9
CN 477 Advanced Network Devices III 3      
CN 491 Seminar for Cert. Prep...... 1         
       Electives................... 6      
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