Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC)

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Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC)

The Computer Network Engineering Technology program emphasizes the design, installation, and support of an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), network segment, internet, or intranet system.

Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are prepared to provide day-to-day, on-site administrative support for a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, schools, government agencies, and large corporations.

For more information, please contact the Center for Innovative Technologies at (513) 569-1743.

To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.

Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC)

Semester 1LecLabCredits
NETC 121Network Communications 1 ( B) 223
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B)  101
MAT 125Algebra and Trigonometry ( B) 324
ENG 101English Composition 1 ( G) 303
EET 131Circuit Analysis 1 ( T) 324
CIT 190Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies ( T) 101
Semester 2  
MAT 126Functions and Calculus ( G) 324
EET 121Digital Systems 1 ( T) 223
EET 132Circuit Analysis 2 ( T) 324
NETA 155Server Administration 1 ( B) 324
Semester 3  
XXX XXX Cooperative Education or Transfer Elective 1 (T) * 1402
Semester 4  
PHY 151Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based ( B) 334
NETC 122Network Communications 2 ( T) 223
NETC 230Network Security Design ( T) 223
EET 122Digital Systems 2 ( T) 233
Semester 5  
NETC 240Emerging Topics in Computer Network Engineering Technology ( T) 233
NETC 290Computer Network Engineering Technology Capstone Project ( T) 223
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G)  303
XXX XXX Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G)  303
Semester 6  
XXX XXX Cooperative Education or Transfer Elective 2 (T) * 1402
Total Credits:  4510960

Electives

First Year Experience Elective
FYE 100College Survival Skills1
FYE 105College Success Strategies2
FYE 110Community College Experience3
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Writing about Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective
PHI 110Ethics3
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 105Introduction to Sociology3
Cooperative Education or Transfer Electives *
NETC 291Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Computer Network Engineering Technology2
NETC 292Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Computer Network Engineering Technology2
EET 2514
EMET 240Programmable Logic Controllers, Motors, Motor Controls, and Kinematics3
EMET 2503
IT 101Programming 13
IT 110HTML with CSS and JavaScript3
IT 111Database Design and SQL 13
IT 115Operating Systems Administration 13
IT 161Java Programming 13

The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum. 

G = General Education course in this curriculum

B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum

T = Technical course in this curriculum

Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC)

  • Utilize technical, ethical, and interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team.
  • Demonstrate the ability to configure and troubleshoot network systems.
  • Develop and implement solutions for networking and security problems, balancing business concerns, technical issues, and security.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to timeliness, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Explain networking protocols and their hierarchical relationship in both hardware and software. Compare protocol models and select appropriate protocols for a particular design.
  • Demonstrate adequate preparation for career employment and/or pursuit of a baccalaureate degree.
  • Effectively communicate technical information verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
  • Document network systems.
  • Explain concepts and theories of networking and apply them to various situations; classifying networks, analyzing performance ,and implementing new technologies.

Courses

NETC 121 Network Communications 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on computer networks and network operating systems. Topics include: network topology, local and wide area networks, connecting devices to networks, basic network software and file sharing, and problem solving. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA Network+ exam.
Prerequisites: ENG 085, and MAT 115 or MAT 120, or appropriate placement test scores

NETC 122 Network Communications 2
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A continuation of NETC 121. Topics include: routing protocols, spanning tree, VLANs and network security, and network address translation.
Prerequisites: NETC 121

NETC 170 Governance and Management of IT
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on frameworks for organizational governance of information technology. Topics include: IT portfolio management, risk and compliance, and business continuity planning and impact analysis.
Prerequisites: NETC 121

NETC 180 Information Risk Management
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on methods for analyzing and classifying organizational data to maintain information security. Topics include: information ownership; information threats, vulnerabilities, and exposure; and investigating and assessing risk.
Prerequisites: NETC 122 and NETA 155

NETC 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Computer Network Engineering Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None

NETC 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Computer Network Engineering Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 191

NETC 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Computer Network Engineering Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 192

NETC 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Computer Network Engineering Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 193

NETC 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Computer Network Engineering Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 194

NETC 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Computer Network Engineering Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 195

NETC 198 First Year Special Topics in Computer Network Engineering Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Computer Network Engineering Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

NETC 199 First Year Independent Project in Computer Network Engineering Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Computer Network Engineering Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Computer Network Engineering Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

NETC 230 Network Security Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on developing security to protect business systems. Topics include: design and testing of various layered network security software and hardware.
Prerequisites: NETA 155 and NETC 121
Corequisites: NETC 122

NETC 240 Emerging Topics in Computer Network Engineering Technology
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on current industry needs related to Computer Network Engineering Technology. Topics include: voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP), cloud computing, and Linux.
Prerequisites: NETC 122 and NETA 155

NETC 280 IT Documentation
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on documentation of IT systems focusing on general regulatory compliance requirements. Students use Microsoft Visio for laboratory activities.
Prerequisites: NETC 170, ENG 101

NETC 290 Computer Network Engineering Technology Capstone Project
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

Students work in teams to design and build network solutions while demonstrating knowledge and skills gained in the Computer Network Engineering Technology program.
Prerequisites: NETC 122, NETC 230, NETB 155, ENG 102

NETC 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Computer Network Engineering Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None

NETC 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Computer Network Engineering Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 291

NETC 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Computer Network Engineering Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 292

NETC 294 Internship 1: Computer Network Engineering Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: CIT 190

NETC 295 Internship 2: Computer Network Engineering Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: NETC 294

NETC 298 Second Year Special Topics in Computer Network Engineering Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Computer Network Engineering Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

NETC 299 Second Year Independent Project in Computer Network Engineering Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Computer Network Engineering Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Computer Network Engineering Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

Faculty

Program Chair/Advisor

Professor Paul Weingartner, PE, BS
paul.weingartner@cincinnatistate.edu

Co-op Coordinator

Professor Noelle Grome, ME, MA
noelle.grome@cincinnatistate.edu

Advisor

Bernell Prince, BS
bernell.prince@cincinnatistate.edu