Computer Systems Technology - Networking Ontario College Advanced Diploma
ObjectivesOur popular Computer Systems Technology program incorporates the latest in computer systems and networks technology and will keep on changing during your enrolment to reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution. Be one of the 100 yearly graduates who find their jobs in technical support for the growing mesh of internet, intranets, extranets and telecom networks! You will go inside PC hardware and learn about operating systems in order to have full control of the computing and communicating technology. You will put together and maintain systems that will empower users in their creative, business and communication activities.
Practical experienceThere is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
Academic titleComputer Systems Technology - Networking Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-101 PC Hardware 1 6 hrs
CNET-102 PC Operating Systems 3 hrs
CNET-104 MS Office 2 hrs
CNET-204 Introduction to Web Design 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1 / (ESL) 2 hrs 1 hr
MATH-149 Mathematics for Computer Systems 1 2 hrs 1 hr
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-205 Customer Skills 2 hrs
CNET-124 Network Technologies 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-202 Windows Workstation Operating System 4 hrs
CNET-206 Introduction to Unix/Linux 2 hrs
ETEC-109 Electricity for Computer Systems 2 hrs 2 hrs
MATH-106 Mathematics of Finance 2 hrs 1 hr
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL) 3 hrs Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-201 Network Devices 4 hrs
CNET-203 Netware Administration 2 hrs
MATH-269 Mathematics for Computer Systems 3 3 hrs
CNET-222 Windows Server Operating System 3 hrs
CNET-225 Introduction to Telephony 2 hrs 2 hrs
ETEC-129 Electrical Aspects of Network Cabling 3 hrs 1 hrs
ENGL-295 Communication Skills for Computer Repair & Networking 2 hrs
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action 3 hrs Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-221 Network Security 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-223 Network Service & Support 3 hrs
CNET-224 Data Communications 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-229 Introduction to Business and ICT 2 hrs
CNET-232 Introduction to Programming 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-311 Routing & Switching 4 hrs
GNED-212 Technology, Society and Environment 3 hrs Semester 5 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-231 WAN Technologies 3 hrs
CNET-301 Network Design & Test 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-304 Wireless Technology 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-305 Voice & Video Over Internet 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-306 Unix/ Linux 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-307 IT Project Management 2 hrs 1 hr Semester 6 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-321 Network Management 3 hrs
CNET-323 Relational Database Management 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-324 Wireless Networks 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-320 Data Center 2 hrs 2 hrs
CNET-327 Technologist project 3 hrs
CNET-328 Internetwork Troubleshooting 3 hrs
CNET-329 Business & ICT 2 hrs 1 hr
NOTE
* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results.
** Minimum C grade in COMM-170/171, minimum 2.5 GPA and 80 per cent of Year 1 courses required for COOP-221
*** Minimum 2.0 GPA required for progression to Technology semesters 5 & 6 and graduation