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2007-2008 Computer Systems Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This is a Fall start program.

Suggested Plan of Study
Computer Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Required Courses
Credits
CMP 119 Excel
3
COMT 109 Human Relations
3
CST 160 Installing, Configuring and Administrating Microsoft Windows XP Professional
3
CST 162 Installing, Configuring and Administrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003
3
CST 168 Installing, Configuring and Administering Linux
3
CST 170 Introduction to Internetworking and Cabling
4
CST 172 Introduction to IP Routing
4
CST 174 Advanced Routing and Ethernet Switching
4
CST 176 Wide Area Networking
4
CST 182 Help Desk Support
3
CST 250 Microcomputer Hardware Maintenance
3
CST 260 Planning, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
3
CST 270 Advanced Routing Configuration
4
CST 272 Remote Access Networks
4
CST 274 Multi-Layer Switching
4
CST 276 Network Troubleshooting
4
CST 288 Network Security
3
ENGL 145 Technical Communication
3
MATH 122 College Mathematics for Technology
3
Restricted Elective (choose from list below)
3
Total minimum credits required for degree
68
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Restricted Electives
CST 200 Cisco CCNA Exam Prep
1
CST 254 Advanced Harware Technical Support
4
CST 263 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
3
CST 268 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
3
CST 277 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
3
CST 296 Internship
3

Before a student can be accepted into the Computer Systems Technology program, competency in mathematics and computers must be demonstrated. This may be done by:

  • transfer of appropriate credits
  • completing the computer literacy challenge test
  • obtaining permission of CST faculty
  • taking prerequisite course (CMP 105)
  • possessing current ACT/SAT scores in the required range
  • taking the necessary prerequisite English, math and/or computer classes identified in the catalog

Check with the academic advisor to determine how you can meet these requirements. Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

First Semester
Credits
CST 160 (XP)
3
CST 170 (CCNA 1)
4
CST 172 (CCNA 2)
4
CST 250 (Hardware)
3
MATH 122
3
Total
17
Second Semester
Credits
CMP 119
3
CST 162 (Server)
3
CST 174 (CCNA 3)
4
CST 176 (CCNA 4)
4
*CST 200 (CCNA Prep)
1
ENGL 145
3

Total

18
Third Semester
Credits
CST 260 (NetInf)
3
CST 182 (Help Desk)
3
CST 270 (CCNP 1)
4
CST 272 (CCNP 2)
4
COMT 109
3
Total
17
Fourth Semester
Credits
CST 274 (CCNP 3)
4
CST 276 (CCNP 4)
4
CST 168 (Linux)
3
CST 288 (Security)
3
Restricted elective
3
Total
17
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Total for degree
69
*Optional

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NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.

 
     
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