Computer Networking and Information Technology Associate in Science

The Associate of Science degree with a major in Computer Networking and Information Technology (CNIT) not only provides students with a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience in the core areas of the field of Computer Networking and Information Technology but also with the current trends and technologies used in the computer industry. The topics covered in this major include computer hardware, network administration, network security, and the basics of Internet and Web development, as well as one of the following optional areas: computer technical support, internet and web development techniques, network security, wireless networks, Cisco networking, or Microsoft Windows administration. This degree qualifies students for employment in entry-level network administration, computer technical support, or web development positions

The expected number of students to earn this degree annually is 150-200.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the use of network devices, network operating systems, and networking models and their related protocols.
• Develop and maintain a basic web site using web development industry standards.
• Evaluate computer hardware components and design a functional computer system.
• Explain the basics of network security systems.
• Apply networking competency in analyzing problems and resolving system faults

Optional competency areas:

• Computer technical support: Troubleshoot and repair defective computer systems
• Internet and web development techniques: Recognize and use appropriate web development technologies to promote or enhance the work environment
• Network security: Develop strategies for network defense using firewalls, routers, switches, antivirus, anti-spyware tools, and hacking techniques
• Wireless networks: Evaluate components to prepare and install wireless networks
• Cisco networking: Configure and operate Cisco Local and Wide Area Networking hardware and software
• Microsoft Windows: Install and support a Microsoft Windows networking environment including Windows Server, SQL Server database and Windows Desktop edition

This Degree includes instruction and practice in the theory, design, configuration, and operation of Local and Wide Area Networks, and IT administration support.

Course	Units	Year/Sem
Core courses:
CNIT 103 - Computer Hardware	3.00	Y1 S1
CNIT 120 - Network Security	3.00	Y1 S2
CNIT 131 - Internet Basics and Beginning HTML	3.00	Y1 S1
Total:	9.00
Choose one of the following network courses:
CNIT 106 - Introduction to Networks	3.00	Y1 S2
CNIT 201C - Introduction to Cisco Networks	3.00	Y1 S2
Total:	3.00
Choose option 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
OPTION 1: COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CNIT 103L - Computer Hardware Lab	1.00	Y2 S1
or
CNIT 105L - Computer Technical Support	1.00	Y2 S2
CNIT 104 - Operating Systems Technologies	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 105 - IT Customer Support	3.00	Y2 S2
CNIT 401 - Windows 10 Technical Support	3.00	Y2 S2
OPTION 2: FRONT END WEB DEVELOPMENT
CNIT 132 - Intermediate HTML and CSS	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 133 - JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 134 - Server Side Technologies for the Web	3.00	Y2 S2
OPTION 3. CYBERSECURITY
CNIT 121 - Computer Forensics	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 122 - Firewalls	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 123 - Ethical Hacking & Network Defense	3.00	Y2 S2
OPTION 4: WIRELESS NETWORKS
CNIT 107 - Wireless LANs	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 108 - Wireless Networks, Advanced	3.00	Y2 S2
CNIT 113 - Technology of Smartphones & Mobile Devices	3.00	Y2 S1
OPTION 5: CISCO NETWORKING
CNIT 202C - Routing and Switching Essentials	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 203C - Scaling Networks	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 204C - Connecting Networks	3.00	Y2 S2
OPTION 6: MICROSOFT WINDOWS
CNIT 416 - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2016	3.00	Y2 S1
CNIT 417 - Administering Windows Server 2016	3.00	Y2 S2
and
CNIT 401 - Windows 10 Technical Support	3.00	Y2 S2
or
CNIT 415 - SQL Server Administration	3.00	Y2 S2
or
CNIT 420 - Configuring and Administering Microsoft Azure	3.00	Y2 S2
Total:	9.00 - 10.00
Total:	21.00 - 22.00

The Degree – Computer Networking and Information Technology is designed to prepare students for entry-level network administrator and systems support in a variety of job positions, including systems administrators, network administrators, IT support positions and systems specialists. Students are trained in entry-level office skills including a solid foundation in network routing and switching as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to provide greater efficiency in the workplace.

Of 22 Bay Area Community Colleges (Merritt College, Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, College of Marin, Chabot College, Skyline College, College of San Mateo, Las Positas Community College, Canada College, Ohlone College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Foothill College, Mission College, San Jose City College), Ohlone College is the only college that offers a similar program.