Program Advisor: Gregory Panczner, 413-236-4574

The Networking option gives the student a technical understanding of computer systems and computer networking using the Cisco standard. The curriculum provides students with extensive course work in computer science and networking.

This program is designed for students planning either to enter the workforce or to transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study.

To complete most computer assignments, students will need to use either BCC's computer laboratory or an off-campus computer.

After completion of this program, students may become Cisco Certified. Related major at the baccalaureate level: computer science.

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of this program, should be able to:

• Apply computer and networking methods, procedures and principles, and use equipment and software for the purpose of installing, troubleshooting and maintaining LAN's (local area networks) WANs (wide area networks) and Wireless Networks
• Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages
• Work effectively with others to design, develop, and troubleshoot enterprise networks
• Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means
• Apply technical concepts and principles to solve practical problems
• Analyze and develop a plan to diagnose and solve technical networking problems
• Act responsibly with integrity, self-confidence and professionalism
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate alternative solutions in order to solve technical problems

Graduation Requirements

Suggested block for program completion

The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.

Footnotes:

1. MAT requires MAT 102 or higher to meet program requirements.

NOTE: A minimum of three CIS courses must be taken in the five years prior to graduation.