Genesee Community College

AAS in Computer Systems and Network Technologies

The degree program in Computer Systems and Network Technologies is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in computer services and network repair or as technicians in new product development and testing.

This curriculum provides a solid background in digital electronics and microprocessor technology. Theory is supported with hands-on lab experiences. Students will choose to concentrate in either Cisco Networking or Microsoft Certification Training. Technical electives allow students to expand their software knowledge or explore topics such as computer-assisted drafting (CAD). A cooperative placement may be available after completion of 30 hours of course work. Students who wish to enroll in this program should have completed two years of high school mathematics including algebra.

Career Opportunities
• Network Support Specialists • Hardware/Telcom Field Technician
• Network Control Technicians • Network Systems Technicians
• LAN/WAN Technicians • Network Administrator

Degree Requirements - 63 credit hours
F Advance Placement credit available at Orleans Career and Technical Educational Center
Computer Systems and Network Technologies 22
F CSN 150 Computer Repair 4
F CSN 120 Networking Technologies 3
  CSN Electives: students must complete Series 1 or Series 2 as follows:  
F CSN 202 Network Operating Systems or CSN 206 Network Segmentation 3
F CSN 201 Network Client Operating Systems or CSN 205 Intra-networking 3
F CSN 220 Inter/Intra Networking or CSN 207 WAN Technologies 3
  CSN 210 Telecommunications and Wide Area Networking 3
  CSN 217 Internship/Cooperative Learning Experience 3
Communications 6
  ENG 101 English Communication 1 3
  ENG 106 Technical Writing 3
Humanities/Social Science 9
  Social Science: select 2 courses from over 26 in catalog 6
  Humanities: select from over 32 possible courses 3
Math/Science 10
  PHY 110 Technical Physics or PHY 131 General Physics 1 4
  Math Elective: select 2 courses from approved math courses 6
Electrical Technology 11
  ECR 111 Basic Electronics
ECR 111 advanced placement credit may be available for some students who have completed equivalent training. Contact the Advisement Center for further information. 		3
  ECR 135 Digital Electronics 4
  ECR 245 Introduction to Microprocessors 4
Health/Physical Education/Recreation 2
  Select from HED, PED, REC 2
Restricted Electives 3
  Select from 18 CIS, COM, CSN, or ECR courses 3
General Requirements  
Reading - All students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in reading and mathematics through testing prior to earning a degree or certificate.
English - Students who do not satisfactorily complete the writing exam must register for ENG091 and/or ENG100.
Mathematics - Mathematics placement is based on the ACT, SAT, ASSET or COMPASS placement test.

For more information or questions, please e-mail: http://www.sunygenesee.cc.ny.us/cfm/csn.cfm
 

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