Computer Systems Technician - Networking
Campus: |
Windsor Campus (T860) |
Program Length: |
Two year Ontario College Diploma |
Next Start: | September 2012 |
Contact: | Ruth Susannah |
| (519) 972-2727, ext. 4729 | |
| email: |
Computer Systems Technology - Networking
Campus: |
Windsor Campus (T861) |
Program Length: |
Three year Ontario College Advance Diploma |
Next Start: |
September 2012 |
Contact: |
Ruth Susannah |
| (519) 972-2727, ext. 4729 | |
| email: |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
PROGRAM GOAL
Computer Systems Technicians have the skills to plan, administer, configure and maintain individual and networked computer systems. They are also trained to provide technical support for computer users in a business environment.
This program will appeal to students who are problem solvers with good analytical skills. They must be highly organized with a strong interest in computers.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A shortage of Information Technicians is predicted in the near future. Entry level positions include technical support, computer maintenance and networking administration. There are also opportunities in computer sales and as independent business owners and consultants. Computer systems technicians can also work as computer trainers in the corporate field.
DEGREE COMPLETION
Articulation agreement with the University of Windsor Computer Science Program
PROGRAM COSTS (FALL 2009)
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. the standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2008 are as follows:
Diploma Requirements
Computer Systems Technician - Networking (T860) Program
| Semester 1 | (Fall OR Winter, 15 wks) | Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIT123 | Introduction to Spreadsheets using MS-Excel | 2 | ||||
| MIT146 | Networking I | 5 | ||||
| MIT153 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 4 | ||||
| MTH100A | Math for Information Technology | 3 | ||||
| WEB110 | HTML/CSS | 4 | ||||
| ELEC1030 | General Education Elective | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 | (Fall, 15 wks OR Spring, 12 wks) | |||||
| COM210G | Technical Communications | 3 | ||||
| MIT211 | System Configuration I | 4 | ||||
| MIT227 | Introduction to Database Concepts | 4 | ||||
| MIT246 | Networking II | 5 | ||||
| WEB230 | JavaScript | 4 | ||||
| Semester 3 | (Fall, 15 weeks) | |||||
| MIT311 | System Configuration II | 4 | ||||
| MIT313G | Law and Ethics in the Information Age | 3 | ||||
| MIT346 | Networking III | 5 | ||||
| MIT403 | Networking Administration I | 4 | ||||
| MIT502* | Help Desk | 4 | ||||
| Semester 4 | (Winter, 15 weeks) | |||||
| MIT416 | Linux I | 4 | ||||
| MIT420 | Networking Security I | 4 | ||||
| MIT439* | PHP | 4 | ||||
| MIT446 | Networking IV | 5 | ||||
| ELEC1030 | General Education Elective | 3 | ||||
| *Cognate - may change without prior notice | ||||||
Computer Systems Technology - Networking (T861) Program
In addition to the above courses, the 3 year advance diploma requires:
| Semester 5 | (Fall, 15 weeks) | Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIT517* | Wireless Technology | |||||
| MIT520 | Network Security II | 4 | ||||
| MIT600 | Project Management | 4 | ||||
| MIT642 | Network Design | 4 | ||||
| Elective | General Education Elective | 3 | ||||
| Semester 6 | (Winter, 15 weeks) | |||||
| WEB190* | Website Design Communications (Photoshop) | 4 | ||||
| MIT515 | Network Administration II | 4 | ||||
| MIT602 | Network Configuration Technical Project | 4 | ||||
| MIT641 | Protocol Analysis | 4 | ||||
| ELEC1030 | General Education Elective | 3 | ||||
| *Cognate - may change without prior notice | ||||||