NETWORKING SYSTEMS I - 3 Units
Gr 11, 2 Semesters Daily, 3 Hours, PM Section. A Career Education Consortium Center of Excellence, the Networking Systems I program at Herndon Career Center (East) is the first year of a two-year program that focuses on skills and knowledge in computer networking, applications and support.
Students work with peers and mentors from industry to design, build and maintain Local and Wide Area Networks and to provide computer training and support for the student network. Students will troubleshoot and repair computer software and hardware problems; install and configure hardware and software; diagnose and resolve printer problems; and staff the computer help desk to provide computer support for Herndon programs and staff.
Students will acquire a working knowledge of DOS and Windows Disk Operation Systems, essential for successful computer support and network administration. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students to pass the A+, Server+, and Network+ certification exams. Students will also participate in the first two semesters of the Cisco Local Training Academy, a hands-on training module on the programming of Cisco routers using the Cisco Internetworking System. Expectations: Students must work well in teams and have good interpersonal verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Professional development and leadership training is achieved through required participation in the SkillsUSA Vocational Student Organization. Participation in a fundraiser or optional buyout will be required to help cover charges associated with local, district, state and national competitions. Students may be asked to travel off-campus to to other schools within the Raytown or other Career Ed Consortium School Districts to perform computer support services during and after regular class hours. Applicants must have no record of attempts to circumvent computer, phone and/or network security or any other act of malicious intent to view confidential data. It is also recommended that students have access to the Internet at home.Dual and articulated credit: Qualified students can earn up to 28 hours of college credit from the Metropolitan Community Colleges by completing the two-year Networking Systems program.
Class size: 20 maximum.
PREREQUISITE: Minimum 2.5 GPA; 90% attendance record; completed Algebra I with a minimum of a B- grade; minimum 10th grade-level reading and writing skills; and 30-wpm keyboarding skills. Applicants must have no record of attempts to circumvent computer, phone and/or network security or any other act of malicious intent to view confidential data.
RECOMMENDED:Students should take a computer applications class prior to applying to the program and ideally will have Internet access at home.
Location: East Campus
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NETWORKING SYSTEMS II - 3 Units
Gr. 12, 2 Semesters, Daily, 3 Hours. AM Section. A Career Education Consortium Center of Excellence, the Networking Systems II is the second year of a two-year program. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to pass the Certified Netware Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification exams. Students will participate in semesters 3 and 4 of the Cisco Local Training Academy, a hands-on training module that teaches them how to program Cisco routers using the Cisco Internetworking Operating System. Self-paced sample certification testing software is also available for advanced students who wish to pursue Novell or Microsoft engineer certifications. Expectations: Due to the technical nature of this program and rapidly changing industry, it is recommended that students purchase additional current references from a list provided by the instructor. Continued participation in the Skills USA Vocational Student Organization is required. Dual credit/articulation: Qualified students can earn up to 28 hours of college credit from the Metropolitan Community Colleges by completing the two-year Networking Systems program. Students who pass industry certification exams are eligible to receive credit at CMSU (six credits/CCNA certification and three credits each for A+, Network+, Microsoft MCP and Novel CNA certifications).
Class size: 20 maximum.
PREREQUISITE: Applicants must successfully complete Networking I or an equivalent program. Also, see prerequisites for Networking I above.
Location: East Campus
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