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Networking Technology
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If you'd like a career that will last a lifetime, look no further than Information Technology. If you like to be creative with connecting computers together and solving network problems you should consider a career in Networking Technology. If you're serious about acquiring the skills needed to enter this fast-paced industry, then Guilford Tech’s Associate in Science degree in Networking Technology is for you.
The Networking Technology curriculum is designed to prepare you for employment supporting network infrastructure environments, and local and wide area networks. This curriculum prepares you to install and support networks and develops strong analytical skills and extensive computer knowledge. You will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.
Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. This curriculum includes extensive hands-on experience with networks. Classes cover media types, topologies, and protocols with installation and support of hardware and software, troubleshooting network and computer problems, and administrative responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers. All classes are taught in state-of-the-art computer labs with the most popular software and hardware.
You will solve business computer problems through networking techniques and procedures, using appropriate hardware and software. The primary emphasis of the curriculum is hands-on training in networking and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.
Upon graduation you should qualify for employment in entry-level jobs as local area network managers, network control operator, network analysts, microcomputer support specialist, communications technician/analyst, network/computer consultant, information systems specialist, and network technicians. You may also be qualified to sit for industry-recognized credentials resulting from certification exams such as: CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, Microsoft MCP, MCSA, and Cisco CCNA.
Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
install and test basic network components such as cabling, NIC’s, hubs, switches, and routers;
install LAN to Internet connections;
diagnose common network problems;
install and test network client and server software;
plan and install networks (LANs, WANs, etc.);
perform network system upgrades and manage network databases;
execute network applications and share software resources;
create and maintain effective network security;
plan, install, and maintain network printing;
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
demonstrate a working knowledge of computing concepts, components, and basic office applications;
pass industry certifications related to the current operating system and networking technologies.
Typical Tasks May Include:
performing network administration using a network operating system and other tools;
configuring, installing and operating LAN, WAN, and dial access services for computer network systems;
installing and configuring client and special server software for business networks. |
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