This certificate prepares students for entry-level networking positions and is a pathway to the Information Technology Core Concepts Certificate and the Associate Degree Program in Information Systems - Systems Management, which has two areas of emphasis including Microsoft Server and CISCO Networking. The program prepares students to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed in the student’s transcript.
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Fall Semester, First Year
10Units Total
CIS 2
M
Major
4
4 Units
Introduction to Computer Science
CIS 2
Units4
This course is designed as an introduction to computer technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems, programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the technical aspects of computing. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. The students will design, code, and debug programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C and/or BASIC as assigned. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 2
This course is the first in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers the fundamentals of computer networking. Specific topics will include: OSI Model, industry standards, networking protocols, networking components and media, IP addressing, subnet masks, network topologies, LAN design, cables and jacks, power and noise, network installation, network management and troubleshooting, introduction to routing and routed protocols. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
This course is the second in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers WANs and Routers, Router CLI, Router Components, Router Start-up and Setup, Router Configuration, IOS Images, TCP/IP, IP Addressing, Routing, Routing Protocols, and Network Troubleshooting. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN switches and routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
This course is the third in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers LAN Switching, Virtual LANs, LAN Design, IGRP protocols, Access Control Lists, Novell IPX protocol, and network management. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN switches and routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
This course is the fourth in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers WANs, WAN Design, Point to Point Protocol, ISDN, and Frame Relay. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN Routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements: