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Checkpoint Software
 


A grade of "C" or better will be required for all courses applied to the Associate Degree major, the Certificate of Completion, and/or the Endorsement certificates.
Please note that the wireless technology courses are part of the Telecommunications and Networking degrees and skill endorsement certificates.

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Associate in Science Degree with a
Major in Telecommunications and Wireless Technology

Required Core Courses: Units
TCOM 100 Telecommunications, Networking and Wireless Technologies
3
TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals for Telecommunications
6
TCOM 410 Wiring and Installation for Telecommunications and Networking
6
TCOM 415 Wireless and Mobile Communications Fundamentals
3
TCOM 420 Signal Transmission and Radio Frequency (R.F.) Fundamentals
6
TCOM 440 Transport Networks and the Fundamentals of Digital Communications
6
TCOM 445 Wireless and Mobile Communications Systems and Applications
3
Plus a selection of 3 Units from the Electives list for a unit total of:
36
Plus General Education and other requirements for the Associate degree (refer to Associate Degree Requirements).

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Telecommunications and Wireless Technology Certificate

Required Core Courses: Units
TCOM 100 Telecommunications, Networking and Wireless Technologies 3
TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals for Telecommunications 6
TCOM 410 Wiring and Installation for Telecommunications and Networking 6
TCOM 415 Wireless and Mobile Communications Fundamentals 3
TCOM 420 Signal Transmission and Radio Frequency (R.F.) Fundamentals 6
TCOM 440 Transport Networks and the Fundamentals of Digital Communications
6
TCOM 445 Wireless and Mobile Communications Systems and Applications 3
Plus a selection of 3 Units from the Electives list for a unit total of:
36

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Associate of Science Degree with a
Major in Network Engineering

The Network Engineering Program prepares graduates to enter the workforce as a PC Support Specialist, entry level Networks System Administrator, and its related fields. A Certificate of Completion and Associate of Science Degree are available. The program’s focus is on direct employment skills and knowledge as a foundation in small to medium scale network infrastructure. Students will design, implement, manage and troubleshoot current industry equipment in real world scenario. The Certificate of Completion and Degree are focused on developing entry-level careers and updating existing careers. Note: A grade of C or better is required in all Telecommunications and Network Information Technology courses.
Required Core Courses: Units
ELEC 110 Fundamentals of Electronics 3
TCOM/COMP 451 PC Configuration and Repair 6
TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN) 3
TCOM 481 Network Systems Administration 3
TCOM 482 Introduction to Routers 3
TCOM 483 Network Switches - Concepts and Applications 3
TCOM 484 Advanced Routing Concepts and Applications 3
TCOM 485 Troubleshooting the Internetwork 3
TCOM 486 Network Security 3
Plus a minimum of 3 units from the following:
TCOM 100 Telecommunications, Networking and Wireless Technologies. 3
TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals for Telecommunications. 6
TCOM 410 Wiring and Installation for Telecommunication & Networking 6
TCOM 415 Wireless and Mobile Communications Fundamentals. 3
TCOM 465 Wireless Local Area Networks 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS IN MAJOR AREA
33
Plus General Education and other requirements for the Associate degree (refer to Associate Degree Requirements).

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Network Engineering Certificate
Required Core Courses: Units
ELEC 110 Fundamentals of Electronics 3
TCOM/COMP 451 PC Configuration and Repair 6
TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN) 3
TCOM 481 Network Systems Administration 3
TCOM 482 Introduction to Routers 3
TCOM 483 Network Switches - Concepts and Applications 3
TCOM 484 Advanced Routing Concepts and Applications 3
TCOM 485 Troubleshooting the Internetwork 3
TCOM 486 Network Security 3
Plus a minimum of 3 units from the following:
TCOM 100 Telecommunications, Networking and Wireless Technologies. 3
TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals for Telecommunications. 6
TCOM 410 Wiring and Installation for Telecommunication & Networking 6
TCOM 415 Wireless and Mobile Communications Fundamentals. 3
TCOM 465 Wireless Local Area Networks 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS IN MAJOR AREA
33

 

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Cisco Networking Academy

Skyline College is a fully authorized Cisco Networking Academy. At Skyline we have integrated the Cisco Academy instruction into our Network Information Technology Program so you can receive college credit while pursuing your Cisco Certification. If you have partially completed Cisco Academy Training then we can re-inter you in the program where you left off. Upon completion of your Academy instruction you will be prepared to take the Cisco (CCNA) Certification exam. Follow this link for more information about Cisco certification and training.

Skyline Courses designed to prepare you for Cisco Industry Certification

Required Courses Units

TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN)
Cisco Academy Course — CCNA 1

3

TCOM 482 Introduction to Routers
Cisco Academy Course — CCNA 1 and 2

3

TCOM 483 Network Switches— Concepts and Applications
Cisco Academy Course — CCNA 3
3
TCOM 484 Advanced Routing Concepts and Applications
Cisco Academy Course — CCNA 3 and 4		 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 12

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Industry Certification in
CompTIA A+ PC Configuration and Repair
Required Courses Units
TCOM 451 PC Configuration and Repair 6
TCOM 452 A+ Certification Exam Preparation 1
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 7


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Industry Certification in
CheckPoint Software
Required Courses Units
TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN) 3
TCOM 482 Introduction to Routers 3
TCOM 483 Network Switches— Concepts and Applications 3
TCOM 486 Network Security 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 12


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Skill Endorsement in
Basic Networking

Required Courses Units
TCOM 451 PC Configuration and Repair 6
TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN)
3
TCOM 481 Network Systems Administration 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 12

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Skill Endorsement in
PC Configuration and Repair
Required Courses Units
TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals of Telecommunications or 6
ELEC 110 Fundamentals of Electronics and
TCOM 451 PC Configuration and Repair
3
6
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 9-12

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Skill Endorsement in
Wiring and Installation
Required Courses Units
TCOM 405 Electrical Fundamentals of Telecommunications 6
TCOM 410 Wiring & Installation for Telecommunications and Networking 6
TCOM 460 Fiber Optic Technology 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 15

 

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Skill Endorsement in Linux
Required Courses Units
TCOM 312 Installing/using Linux as your PC OS 1.5
TCOM 313 Working in the Linux shell environment 1.5
TCOM 314 Managing a Linux system 1.5
TCOM 315 Managing Linux-based Internet services 3
TCOM 316 Managing Linux-based Intranet services 3
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS 10.5

 
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