NDSCS College Catalog |
Because we live in a computerized and networked society, computer and network support offers a world-wide job market with a variety of locations and environments. Computers and networks are used in all types of businesses, banks, accounting firms, hospitals, manufacturing companies, insurance companies, sales companies, etc. The placement record in this program has been excellent.
For students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university, please see the Computer Science or Management Information Systems Liberal Arts Transfer Curriculum Plans listed in the Liberal Arts section of this catalog.
NDSCS has many computer labs. Each of these labs has current versions of software installed.
CIS students are required to purchase laptop computers. These laptops give students adequate computer access to complete projects and assignments given in class.
The instructors of this program have both formal educational training and work experience in computer operations, computer maintenance, computer programming, Web design and information system security. Laboratory time is scheduled into each student’s program allowing them to receive individual attention and hands-on computer experience.
NOTE: This program requires the purchase of a notebook computer. The cost will be approximately $2,000 with several purchase or lease options available. For further information, call the Information Technology Department at (701) 671-2730.
| Hardware Technician Certificate (9-month option) | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 150 | Introduction to Electronics | 4 |
| CIS 197 | Internship | 1 |
| CIS 218 | Microcomputer Hardware I | 3 |
| CIS 219 | Microcomputer Hardware II | 3 |
| CIS 220 | Operating Systems (UNIX) | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Supporting MS W2K Professional | 3 |
| CIS 265 | Cisco Networking | 4 |
| CIS 266 | Cisco Routing, Config., and Troubleshooting | 4 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| PHIL 210 | Ethics | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 31 | |
| Computer and Network Support (2-year option) | ||
| CIS 222 | Netware Administration (4.X) | 4 |
| CIS 267 | Cisco Switching and LAN Topologies | 4 |
| CIS 268 | Cisco Switching and Project Management | 4 |
| CIS 242 | Microsoft Server OS | 4 |
| CIS 246 | Support Infrastructure MS W2K | 4 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I (JAVA) | 4 |
| Wellness elective(s) | 2 | |
| MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| English elective | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science, Humanities and History electives | 2 | |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 65 | |
| Web Design emphasis (third-year option) | ||
| CIS 180 | Creating Web Pages I | 3 |
| CIS 181 | Creating Web Pages II | 3 |
| CIS 182 | Perl/CGI | 3 |
| CSCI 122 | Visual Basic | 3 |
| CSCI 133 | Database Concepts (SQL) | 3 |
| CSCI 135 | Web Programming (XML) | 3 |
| ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 86 | |
| Information Systems Security Technician Emphasis | ||
| CIS 279 | Security Awareness and Policy | 1 |
| CIS 280 | Fundamentals of Network Security I | 4 |
| CIS 281 | Fundamentals of Network Security II | 4 |
| CIS 282 | Computer System Security | 4 |
| CIS 283 | Computer System Security Advanced | 4 |
| CIS 284 | Managing Network Security | 4 |
| CIS 284 | Managing Network Security | 4 |
| CIS 290 | Network Security Design | 4 |
| CIS/CSCI | Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 93 | |
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this curriculum are mathematics, keyboarding and any computer hardware classes.
Upon successful completion of the Hardware Technician required courses, students will be awarded a Certificate in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Hardware Technician.
Upon successful completion of the Hardware Technician and the Computer and Network Support required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Computer and Network Support.
Upon successful completion of the third-year option, students will also be awarded a certificate in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Web Design or a certificate in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Information Systems Security.
